Bad Faith Episode 519 Promo - The Case For Liberal Socialism (w/ Matt McManus)
Oct 22, 2025
A lively discussion unfolds as Briahna and Matt McManus dive into the concept of liberal socialism, questioning if it’s a contradiction. They explore how liberal values can reveal the power dynamics in the workplace and debate whether political arguments now prioritize clicks over substance. With insights on the AOC/Bernie town hall and Kamala Harris's recent book tour, they argue that liberal socialism can inspire a hopeful vision for systemic reform rather than a politics of fear. An engaging blend of theory and current events!
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Intellectuals Drive Long-Run Political Change
- Ideas shape politics over decades and intellectuals often seed long-run change.
- McManus argues intellectuals can demand moral consistency that resonates with the public.
Expose Private Power With Concrete Questions
- Point out moral inconsistencies to connect liberal values to economic and labor protections.
- Use concrete questions about freedoms at work to show private power contradicts founding principles.
Click-Driven Politics Erodes Consistency
- Public political discourse often prioritizes visceral culture wars for clicks over consistent policy focus.
- Briahna warns this trend creates a post-consistency era where moral consistency is devalued.
