Chatter: Libertarianism and National Security with Katherine Mangu-Ward
The Lawfare Podcast
Libertarian Experiences in Media Outlets and Reflections on the Iraq War
The speaker was considered a 'pet libertarian' at media outlets like the Weekly Standard and the New York Times, shaping their views on the Iraq War. Despite initially supporting the war from a libertarian standpoint, they now acknowledge being wrong about the justifications and outcomes, which significantly impacted their future perspectives. The speaker reflects on the isolation of opinion writers from the newsroom at the New York Times, sharing anecdotes of interactions with prominent figures like Maureen Dowd and experiences of having Bill Safire's phone number. Despite the unique experiences, they feel separated from the full newsroom environment.
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