The Hardcourt Libertarian Movement

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In 19 93, jim buchanan was an interviewer on the right wing free to choose network. 15 years earlier, in 19 78, he was talking with the iconic austrian libertarian thinker, friedrich von hyak. In a few minutes, we'll tell more of the story of that movement's rise to power. But first let's step back and get help describing this ideology That has mounted such a sweeping takeover of the republican party, and really of american society.

The conservative, neoliberal counterrevolution in the face of expanding democracy in America: It started long before Donald Trump. Even before Ronald Reagan and his like-minded counterpart across the Atlantic, Margaret Thatcher.

By host and producer John Biewen, with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Interviews with Nancy MacLean, Wendy Brown, and Rhon Manigault-Bryant.

The series editor is Loretta Williams. Music by Algiers, John Erik Kaada, Eric Neveux, and Lucas Biewen. Music consulting and production help from Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.