Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (39)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

The future of liberty has never been more uncertain. While there remain many reasons for optimism, there is also cause for pessimism or even alarm. With experience in business, education, and politics, former Indiana governor and Purdue University president Mitch Daniels investigates the prospects for the future of liberty and more through conversations with prominent thinkers and leaders across diverse fields.

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

May 12, 2026 50m

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 explore the document's…

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

Mar 24, 2026 45m

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 King of America, Roberts…

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

Feb 17, 2026 31m

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 has shaped the nation from its…

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

Jan 13, 2026 48m

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 required for economic…

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

Dec 09, 2025 46m

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 effects of tariffs and fiscal…

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

Nov 18, 2025 48m

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 of other nations. He explores…

George Will on Executive Power and Civic Virtue

Oct 17, 2025 40m

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 institutions. Drawing on his…

Matthew Continetti on Tradition and Transformation in Conservative Politics

Sep 08, 2025 48m

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 editor of the Washington Free…

Tyler Cowen on AI Algorithms, Immigration, and Forgotten Truths

Aug 11, 2025 39m

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, innovation, and individual…

David Keene on Civility, Culture, and Conflict

Jun 24, 2025 1h

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 evolution of the conservative…

Neal B. Freeman on America's Conservative Movement

May 13, 2025 42m

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. Freeman recounts his early…

Mike Pence on our Constitutional Moment

Apr 04, 2025 56m

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-governance, DOGE, and January…

Charles Murray on Dignity and the American Dream

Mar 18, 2025 51m

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 achievement in America, the…

Yuval Levin on Hope and Politics in America

Feb 18, 2025 49m

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 discuss the pressing need to…

Amity Shlaes on the Forgotten Lessons of the New Deal Era

Jan 14, 2025 52m

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

Niall Ferguson and the Lessons of History

Dec 05, 2024 54m

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

Stephanie Slade on Liberty, Virtue, and Fusionism

Nov 14, 2024 39m

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

Todd Young on Balancing Liberty, Security, and Markets

Oct 18, 2024 42m

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 continuing to invest in science…

Randy Barnett on Liberty Under Law

Sep 20, 2024 46m

Governor Mitch Daniels and constitutional law professor Randy Barnett discuss what it's like to be a conservative or libertarian on a liberal college campus, the changes in Barnett's political…

Joe Lonsdale on the Rebirth of Liberty in the United States

Aug 16, 2024 34m

Governor Daniels and Joe Lonsdale, the founder and managing partner of 8VC, discuss the prospects for liberty in the technology sector, challenges to liberty in public education, and the difficulty…

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