The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels Katherine Mangu-Ward on Journalism and the State
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Jul 19, 2024 
Katherine Mangu-Ward, the Editor in Chief of Reason Magazine, dives into the challenges third parties face in American politics and critiques the belief in the weight of individual votes. She discusses the enduring charm of print magazines in a digital age and explores the complexities of technology's role in both enhancing freedom and enabling control. The conversation also highlights the importance of parental oversight in social media regulations and offers an optimistic view on fostering civic engagement through improved educational options.
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Reason's DC Roots
- Katherine Mangu-Ward grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and calls herself a Beltway baby.
- She says Reason needs reporters on the ground to watch Congress and the administrative state.
Print Magazine Endures
- Print magazines remain in demand as tangible, serious products despite digital growth.
- Reason's print subscriptions have climbed even as online became their primary product.
Small-L Libertarianism Defined
- Reason identifies as small-L libertarian, centering philosophy over party.
- Small-L libertarianism focuses on limiting government scope and protecting individual autonomy.