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Oct 25, 2024 • 59min

Modeling the 2024 Race ft. Lakshya Jain

Lakshya Jain, the CEO and co-founder of Split Ticket, shares his insights into the 2024 presidential race. He discusses the difficulties in modeling this election and why polling can be misleading. Jain analyzes the phenomenon of 'shy' Trump voters and what this means for poll accuracy. The conversation also covers crucial indicators to watch on election night and the shifting dynamics of the congressional races. With changing attitudes towards vote by mail and key locality trends, Jain provides a nuanced view of the electoral landscape.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 6min

A Better Climate Activism ft. Matt Yglesias

Matt Yglesias, a commentator renowned for his views on fracking and energy policy, joins to discuss the intricacies of climate activism. He argues that fracking is vital for energy strategy and critiques current protest tactics as ineffective. The conversation touches on the need for local governance in environmental issues, the merits of carbon taxes over supply restrictions, and the importance of pragmatic activism focused on tangible outcomes. Yglesias emphasizes the human capacity for problem-solving in the climate crisis, advocating for informed engagement in activism.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 51min

The Center Must Hold ft. Yair Zivan

In an age of political polarization and extremism, how can we get things back to moderation and to the center? Yair Zivan joins the podcast to discuss his new book The Center Must Hold. We discuss how Zivan defines centrism, why he believes it's the best approach to politics, and why it could be a solution to polarization. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/
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Sep 24, 2024 • 59min

Where's my Self-Driving Car? ft. Timothy Lee

Where did all of the hype around self-driving cars go? Timothy Lee joins the podcast to discuss the state of the self-driving car industry, technological and regulatory obstacles to getting self-driving cars in your city, and where he sees the auto industry going in 10 years. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/
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Sep 19, 2024 • 39min

Why Conservatives Demonize Immigrants

Over the past two weeks, a viral lie has taken off in right-wing circles about Haitian migrants in the US. In this episode Jeremiah explains how the lie started, what's actually happening in reality, and why conservatives need to lie about immigrants. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/
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Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 19min

The New Liberal Podcast's Best Books of 2024, pt 1

A member-exclusive podcast, now released free to the public!   It's time for another books episode! Jeremiah breaks down the best books he's read thus far in 2024, covering topics like American evangelicals, how social media and smartphones are changing society, liberal theory, pragmatic environmentalism, and much more! To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/
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Aug 31, 2024 • 1h 17min

Liberalism in the Democratic Party ft. Project Liberal

Jeremiah is a guest on the Project Liberal podcast/livestream, and talks with Project Liberal founder Josh Eakle about the state of liberalism, the state of the Democratic Party, and the most effective ways to make America more liberal. Check out Project Liberal at https://projectliberal.org/ To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/
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Aug 12, 2024 • 53min

On The Edge ft. Nate Silver

Nate Silver, a renowned political analyst and risk expert, joins to discuss the intriguing connections between poker players, venture capitalists, and effective altruists, which he terms ‘The River’. He delves into the culture of risk-taking and its implications in politics, sharing insights from the crypto crash of Sam Bankman-Fried. The conversation also highlights the seductive yet perilous nature of gambling and investments, as well as personal anecdotes from high-stakes scenarios, making for a compelling exploration of calculated risks in life.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 17min

Should America have more babies? ft. Lyman Stone

In this discussion, Lyman Stone, the Director of the Pronatalism Initiative, dives into the urgent issue of declining birth rates in affluent societies, particularly America. He explores the economic and cultural barriers preventing families from growing, and why this trend poses a significant challenge. Stone emphasizes the importance of targeted policies like baby bonuses and the Child Tax Credit, along with cultural shifts that promote optimism about having children. Listeners will gain insight into how urban housing and societal attitudes shape family dynamics.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 60min

A Pragmatic Liberal Budget ft. Ben Ritz & Laura Duffy

The federal budget is always a hot topic in election years. How can we build a budget that address our deficit problem while funding the things we need? PPI's Ben Ritz and Laura Duffy join the podcast to discuss their new proposed budget. They discuss how they'd stabilize runaway costs for Social Security and Medicare, how to pay for programs like the Child Tax Credit and Paid Family Leave without breaking the bank, as well as how the budget can impact housing, immigration, trade and much more! Check out PPI's proposed budget here - https://www.progressivepolicy.org/publication/budgetblueprint/ To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at mailbag@cnliberalism.org. Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

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