The New Liberal Podcast

The economic picture seems bright - GDP and wages are up, unemployment is low, and inflation is falling. So why is public sentiment about the economy intensely negative? Will Stancil joins the podcast to discuss the 'vibecession'. We cover why economic indicators have divorced from consumer confidence, the role of social media in driving doom narratives, and the politics behind why everything feels so relentlessly negative. Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Joe Biden's polling numbers have Democrats worried. Some commentators have even started publicly wondering - should Joe Biden drop out and not run again in 2024? Nate Silver joins the podcast to discuss the factors around whether or not Biden should run for re-election. How much trouble in Biden in? Is Biden's age really a problem? Would Democrats actually have a better shot at winning if Biden steps aside, or is that wishful thinking? We discuss all this and more one year out from the 2024 election. Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

What is integralism, and why is it growing in popularity on the religious right? Kevin Vallier joins the show to discuss his new book, All the Kingdoms of the World, about the new integralist movement. We talk about the history of integralism, why they believe liberalism has corrupted society, and why Dr. Vallier thinks their version of anti-liberalism is doomed to fail even on its own terms. Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

PEPFAR is widely hailed as one of the most impactful aid programs of all time, with credible estimates as high as 25 million lives saved. Former US Global AIDS coordinator and head of PEPFAR Dr. Mark Dybul joins the show to discuss how it all happened. We talk about the institutional challenges to make a program like this work effectively, how presidential leadership was important to make PEPFAR a reality, and why it's so important that we authorize the program again. Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

What should the government be doing to fight the opioid epidemic? In this episode, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen joins the show to talk about her family history with opioid addiction and how we can make progress on this issue. We talk about how to step up enforcement to stop imported illegal drugs like fentanyl, how we prevent over prescription of opioids through legal channels, and ultimately how we get help in the hands of people who need it. Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Should we doom about the climate? Jessica Weinkle, a professor at UNC Wilmington, and Alex Trembath from the Breakthrough Institute, discuss climate doom, the impact of climate change on mental health, addressing climate change beyond apocalyptic narratives, the dynamic between extreme activism and moderate approaches, and the interplay between climate change narratives, the financial industry, and the media.

A discussion on the surge of illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border, the impact of chaos perception, building a less chaotic immigration system. Exploring complexities of immigration chaos, discussing political implications, factors influencing the increase in border apprehensions, challenges faced by Venezuelans in immigration, contradictory views on immigration and patriotism, contrasting perspectives on immigration policies, the divide within the libertarian movement, and navigating immigration policies.

Special episode! Yesterday, in a move unprecedented in American history, the House of Representatives removed Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House in the middle of his term. Eric Garcia has been reporting on this story and he joins the show to break down how we got to this point, who the main players and factions are, why McCarthy was such a weak speaker, and where the House goes from here. Got questions for the New Liberal Podcast? Send them to mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Europe has always taken a harsher approach to regulating the tech sector than the US. They've also always had a tech sector that lags far behind the US, or in some instances barely exists. Has Europe just given up on tech? Politico's Derek Robertson joins the show to discuss the philosophical differences between the EU and the US, how much EU regulation of US firms is principled vs nationalistic, and whether EU tech firms will ever be able to compete with the US tech giants. Got questions for the New Liberal Podcast? Send them to mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/ne0liberal https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Diana Moss, VP of Competition and Antitrust Policy, discusses the Biden admin's approach to antitrust. They explore the consumer welfare standard, why regulators focus on tech, and the importance of fair competition in healthcare, food, and telecom. They also discuss ease of exit in different industries and the dynamic nature of social media platforms.