The New Liberal Podcast What We Fight About When We Fight About Abundance
Jun 12, 2025
The podcast dives into the contentious debates surrounding the concept of abundance in progressive politics. It reveals how different factions within the left grapple with expansive government initiatives amidst local opposition. There's a critique of simplistic antitrust views, emphasizing the complexity of regulatory challenges. The importance of fostering constructive dialogue in a polarized environment is underscored, while the hosts navigate the misconceptions surrounding the Abundance Movement, advocating for innovative yet balanced policy approaches.
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Abundance Movement Core Idea
- The book Abundance argues that many good things like affordable housing and green energy are blocked by government structures.
- Removing obstacles will allow both the private sector and government to deliver these beneficial projects efficiently.
Abundance Cuts Across Politics
- The abundance debate transcends traditional left-right politics with supporters and opponents across the spectrum.
- On the right, tech-oriented conservatives favor abundance, while nationalist groups embrace anti-growth nimbyism.
Splits Within The Left
- The left includes a pro-abundance faction that supports efficient big government and progressive spending.
- Yet a significant, vocal part of the left opposes abundance ideas, despite different goals, leading to factional tension.
