The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels

Ryan Cole on Lafayette's Farewell Tour and Uniting a Divided America

With the nation's 250th anniversary upon us, Mitch Daniels sits down with historian Ryan Cole, author of The Last Adieu: Lafayette's Triumphant Return, the Echoes of Revo

Lamar Alexander on the Filibuster, the Founders, and Civility in Crisis

Tocqueville warned that one of the greatest dangers to American democracy was the tyranny of the majority. Few have taken that warning more seriously than Lamar Alexander

Michael Auslin on the Declaration of Independence and the Spirit of 1776

Dr. Michael Auslin joins Mitch Daniels to discuss his new book National Treasure and the remarkable story behind the Declaration of Independence as it turns 250. They exp

Lord Andrew Roberts on King George III and the Making of a Revolutionary Narrative

Historian Lord Andrew Roberts joins Mitch Daniels to challenge one of America’s most enduring narratives: that King George III was a tyrant. Drawing on his book The Last

Jeffrey Rosen on the Hamilton–Jefferson Debate at America’s 250th

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Mitch Daniels sits down with legal scholar and author Dr. Jeffrey Rosen to explore the enduring constitutional debate that ha

Matthew Yglesias on Affordability, the Social Safety Net, and Economic Dynamism

In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Mitch Daniels speaks with journalist and author Matthew Yglesias about affordability, the social safety net, and the conditions

Allison Schrager on Free Markets, Public Pensions and America’s Appetite for Risk

In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Gov. Mitch Daniels speaks with economist and writer Allison Schrager about the misunderstood legacy of neoliberalism, the real e

Walter Russell Mead on the Global Link of Prosperity, Power and Liberty

In this episode of The Future of Liberty with Governor Mitch Daniels, Walter Russell Mead argues that America’s security and prosperity are inseparable from the freedom o

George Will on Executive Power and Civic Virtue

Mitch Daniels and George Will examine the ambitions and limits of American power—from the restless energy of the executive branch to the resilience of the republic’s inst

Matthew Continetti on Tradition and Transformation in Conservative Politics

In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with Matthew Continetti, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and founding edit

Tyler Cowen on AI Algorithms, Immigration, and Forgotten Truths

Tyler Cowen joins Mitch Daniels to explore AI’s promise, economic threats from debt and regulation, and the need for bold, intelligent policy to secure economic growth, i

David Keene on Civility, Culture, and Conflict

In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with longtime strategist and writer David Keene for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolutio

Neal B. Freeman on America's Conservative Movement

In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with Neal B. Freeman—author, broadcaster, and founding figure of modern American conservatism.

Mike Pence on our Constitutional Moment

Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss lessons in preserving freedom in the midst of a global pandemic, faith traditions and self-gove

Charles Murray on Dignity and the American Dream

Governor Mitch Daniels and Charles Murray, the F.A. Hayek Emeritus Chair in Cultural Studies at the American Enterprise Institute discuss the changing landscape of achiev

Yuval Levin on Hope and Politics in America

On this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels and Yuval Levin explore the vital role of hope as an active virtue in sustaining a free society. They dis

Amity Shlaes on the Forgotten Lessons of the New Deal Era

Governor Mitch Daniels and historian Amity Shlaes discuss misconceptions about the Great Depression and the New Deal; reevaluate the reputations of Presidents Coolidge, H

Niall Ferguson and the Lessons of History

Governor Mitch Daniels and renowned historian and author Sir Niall Ferguson discuss pressing current events including political polarization, the disturbing rise of viole

Stephanie Slade on Liberty, Virtue, and Fusionism

Governor Mitch Daniels and Reason magazine Senior Editor Stephanie Slade consider the changing factions of the American political landscape, the history and future of fus

Todd Young on Balancing Liberty, Security, and Markets

Governor Mitch Daniels and Senator Todd Young (R-Ind) discuss current threats to liberty, the state of the American military, the national debt, and the importance of con