A Resilient Republic

by Ben Klutsey

Is democracy broken? Are we a court decision away from losing our individual rights? Can free markets withstand protectionism and navigate the turbulence of technological progress? Can we trust any institutions, and if not, how do we rebuild them? And what, if anything, from the past can help us move forward? A Resilient Republic explores the research, stories, and ideas relevant to how free societies adapt to change, innovate under pressure, and emerge from disruption stronger than before. Hosted by Ben Klutsey, executive director of the Mercatus Center, the podcast features conversations with public intellectuals and practitioners examining how markets, institutions, and communities can become resilient enough to preserve freedom without abandoning it. www.benklutsey.com

Latest episodes

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A Resilient Republic Episode 4: Debunking Economic Myths with Don Boudreaux

Economist and professor Don Boudreaux joins the podcast to discuss his recent book, The Triumph of Economic Freedom. Boudreaux debunks common myths about the Great Depres

Oct 2
45 min

A Resilient Republic Episode 3: Whatever Happened to Fusionism? with Stephanie Slade

Stephanie Slade joins the podcast to talk about her years of research on the evolving right and the eroding foundations of American conservatism. How can we preserve libe

Aug 28
42 min

A Resilient Republic Episode 2: How Charisma Shapes our Societies with Molly Worthen

Professor Molly Worthen wrote one of the most interesting books I've read. In this episode, we discuss her book, Spellbound, and her surprising argument that charisma isn

Aug 7
46 min

A Resilient Republic Episode 1: Hamilton, Jefferson, and their Competing Visions of American Government with Jeff Rosen

In this very first episode, constitutional scholar Jeff Rosen joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Pursuit of Liberty, the enduring disagreements between Alexan

Jul 3
41 min