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The New Liberal Podcast

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The New Liberal Podcast dives into the deep end of policy, politics and identity and hosts the economists, academics, industry leaders, thinkers and politicians whose ideas are shaping society.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 52 min
Latest: 29 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

29 Sep 2026 · 39 min

America is failing the Scumbag Test

On both the left and the right, in politics and in other forms of public life, the American public seems to have forgotten a simple idea - it's a terrible idea to associate yourself with scumbags. In this episode, Jeremiah walks through the various scumbags polluting our politics, explains why bad people make bad allies, and discusses how we can get these scumbags out of public life altogether. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at…

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3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
What is the center left? ft. Nate Silver, Jerusalem Demsas and Matt Yglesias
Matt Yglesias, Jerusalem Demsas, Nate Silver and Jeremiah Johnson sit down for a roundtable on the big questions facing the center left in American politics. Is the center left defined by moderation or liberalism? What's the difference between establishment and center-left? How can the center-left deal with an angry electorate? We tackle all these questions in this joint episode of the Argument Podcast and the New Liberal Podcast. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at…
26 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Why does JD Vance hate consumers? ft. Phil Magness
Why has JD Vance been on a crusade against the economics profession recently? Phil Magness joins the podcast to discuss why JD Vance thinks the concept of GDP is fake, why he's skeptical that consumers having a lot of affordable goods is a good thing, and why the right is turning to 'post-liberal' economics. Further reading: https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/hillbilly-economics Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at…
8 Aug 2026 · 51 min
The Case for American Power ft. Shadi Hamid
Is America a force for good in the world? Shadi Hamid joins the podcast to talk about his book The Case for American Power, and why he thinks that the world is better off with a muscular, powerful American government than without America. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ https://www.instagram.com/cnliberalism/
27 Jul 2026 · 45 min
What went wrong for Keir Starmer? ft. Claire Ainsley
Why did Keir Starmer get booted as Prime Minister of the UK? Former Starmer advisor Claire Ainsley joins the podcast to discuss what specifically went wrong for Starmer over the last two years, why the UK keeps cycling through prime ministers, and what this all means for the center left in the UK and around the world. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism…
24 Jul 2026 · 57 min
Is the Mississippi Miracle Real? ft. Kelsey Piper
Education policy has been rocked by the 'Mississippi Miracle' - the sudden improvement of test scores in reading and math in southern states like Mississippi. Kelsey Piper joins the podcast to discuss how those states improved their scores, which teaching methods best help kids, why we fight so much about testing requirements for elite schools, and what reforms we actually need. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at…
16 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
The New Liberal Podcast's Best Books of 2026 (Part 1)
It's the semi-annual books episode! Jeremiah breaks down the best books he's read so far in the first half of 2026. He discusses books about the Supreme Court, the history of cancer, criminal justice policy, the Civil War, influencer families, modern conspiracy movements, and much more! Referenced previous episodes: Sarah Isgur's Last Branch Standing - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-the-supreme-court-the-last-branch-standing-ft-sarah-isgur/id1390384827?i=1000762129642 Jennifer Doleac's The Science of Second Chances -…
11 Jul 2026 · 52 min
The Crisis of Liberalism
Why is liberalism in crisis? Jeremiah discusses why people seem to be turning away from liberal principles on both the left and the right. He also talks about the importance of being ruthless within your own party, the benefits of liberal nationalism, and why technocratic competence still matters - and how liberals can tell the stories that will inspire people like they used to. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at…
26 Jun 2026 · 48 min
Should libertarians ally with abundance liberals?
This week we're bringing you another joint episode of the podcast. I appeared on the Cato Institute's podcast to discuss a question for its libertarian audience - should libertarians and abundance liberals be political allies? I argue in favor, but also discuss the tricky political realities such an alliance would need to navigate. It's an interesting conversation, so we're also bringing it to you here! Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a…
10 Jun 2026 · 42 min
Why Gen Z Isn't Actually Doomed
In this episode, Jeremiah joins Yascha Mounk to talk about liberal politics, organizing, and why Gen Z isn't actually doomed, even though so many on social media think they are. This episode originally aired on Yascha's podcast The Good Fight, but we're also sharing it here with you! Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/…
1 Jun 2026 · 45 min
The Many Scandals of Graham Platner
In this episode, Jeremiah discusses the many scandals swirling around Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner, what they say about the state of the Democratic Party, and how we would ultimately vote if he lived in Maine. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ https://www.instagram.com/cnliberalism/
22 May 2026 · 1 hr
Giving People Cash Directly ft. Nick Allardice
The world spends an enormous amount on charity and foreign aid. Would that money be better spent if we just used it to directly give the world's poorest people cash? Nick Allardice is the CEO of GiveDirectly, a charity whose mission is to give people cash. We discuss whether cash is more effective than other forms of charity, the situations in which cash works and the situations where it might not, and what Nick's thesis implies about the majority of our foreign aid spending. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism.…
18 May 2026 · 1 hr
How can we make government work again? ft. Senator Michael Bennet
People are losing faith in government, and there's anxiety everywhere about the state of society. How can we govern well in an era of institutional collapse? Michael Bennet joins the podcast to talk about polarization, the state of the economy, the cost of living crisis, what voters really care about beyond partisan bickering, and how state-level governance can be the first step towards finding our way back from the brink. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got…
8 May 2026 · 57 min
How worried are you about data centers? ft. Andy Masley
The growth of the digital economy and of AI in particular means that there's incredible demand for new data centers. But if you listen to the popular discourse, you'll hear all sorts of scary stories - data centers are stealing our land, consuming our water, making people sick, and more. Andy Masley joins the podcast to break down what's real, what's fake news, why people fall for misinformation and what he actually worries about when it comes to new data centers. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at…
30 Apr 2026 · 55 min
Abundance and AI ft. Alex Bores
Alex Bores is a state legislator in New York, and he's running for Congress in the 12th Congressional district that makes up midtown Manhattan. He's been the focus of a series of attacks from tech billionaires over his efforts to regulate AI, and he joins the podcast today to talk about how members of congress from deep blue districts can be the most effective, how he thinks about abundance and affordability, and why he's being attacked so much by AI giants. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at…
27 Apr 2026 · 52 min
What happens to humanity after the spike? ft. Dean Spears
Dean Spears is the author of the new book After the Spike about why the world's population will peak this century. We discuss why demographers are pretty certain that worldwide population will start to decline around 50 years from now, whether or not we should be concerned about it, and what we can do if we think it's not necessarily a good thing. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at:…
18 Apr 2026 · 52 min
Is the Supreme Court the Last Branch Standing? ft. Sarah Isgur
Is the Supreme Court really as polarized as people believe? How has it changed over the last few decades? And what can we do if we want the Supreme Court to keep being a neutral, respected, and non-political institution? Sarah Isgur joins the podcast to discuss her new book, Last Branch Standing, about the history of the Court and why it matters. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at:…
13 Apr 2026 · 44 min
Hasan Piker Is Not Your Ally
Jeremiah tackles the recent discourse on popular streamer and influencer Hasan Piker. As many within the Democratic party cozy up to Piker, should we be worried about his history of promoting violence and authoritarianism? Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ https://www.instagram.com/cnliberalism/
1 Apr 2026 · 42 min
New Liberal Mailbag #11
The mailbag returns after a long hiatus! Jeremiah answers listener questions about the Iran War, social media discourses, populist anger, Joe Biden's legacy, and more! Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Join at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ https://www.instagram.com/cnliberalism/
28 Mar 2026 · 39 min
Do Democrats have a 'Slopulism' problem? ft. Ben Ritz
Democratic senators are proposing plans that would drastically reduce taxes on the middle and upper middle class. Tax cuts are always popular with the people who receive them - but are they a good idea? Ben Ritz joins the podcast to discuss why Democrats keep proposing 'slopulism' ideas about the budget, why the budget math for huge tax cuts doesn't work, and why this approach is politically dangerous for Democrats. Read Ben's piece in The Atlantic here - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/democrats-slopulism-economic-policy/686419/ Ben's work mentioned on CNN -…
20 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
A New Plan for DC ft. Kenyan McDuffie
DC is facing a number of crises - interference from a hostile Congress, high levels of crime, and a local economy gutted by DOGE. Kenyan McDuffie is a former city councilman and candidate for mayor, and he joins the podcast to discuss how DC can recover and grow past its current challenges. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Head to https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/…
4 Mar 2026 · 1 hr
Trump Starts a War With Iran - What's Next?
President Trump has started a war between the United States and Iran. Jeremiah walks through what we know so far, the historical and regional context for how this war started, what good and bad outcomes might look like, and what sorts of core values liberals should keep in mind as they analyze Trump's actions. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Head to https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism…
28 Feb 2026 · 34 min
The Right Kind of Inclusivity
Society has gotten radically more inclusive the last few generations. This has largely been a good thing, and prevented countless people from being discriminated against on the basis of their gender, race, or sexuality. But is there an upper limit to inclusivity? Can it go too far? And can we become so 'inclusive' that we end up alienating, harming, and excluding people? Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Head to https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] .…
24 Feb 2026 · 57 min
The Science of Second Chances ft. Jennifer Doleac
Over the last decade, conversations about criminal justice have become more and more prominent in our national politics. But how can we tell what works and what doesn't? Jennifer Doleac joins the podcast to discuss her new book, The Science of Second Chances. We talk about the best evidence for how to reduce harms from the criminal justice system, to reduce crime levels in our communities, and why some activists are so allergic to neutrally examining the evidence. Support the podcast and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Head to…
19 Feb 2026 · 42 min
Are Immigrants Draining Our Resources? ft. David Bier
Opponents of immigration often cite the idea that immigrants are a drain on the system. It's commonly believed that immigrants don't pay enough in taxes and take too much in government benefits. But is that true? David Bier joins the podcast to discuss the counterintuitive truth - that immigrants are net fiscal contributors, not takers. Full report - https://www.cato.org/white-paper/immigrants-recent-effects-government-budgets-1994-2023 Become a supporter of the podcast, and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Head to…
13 Feb 2026 · 40 min
How do swing voters think? ft. Sarah Longwell
Many of us are political junkies who think about politics all the time. But how do regular swing voters think about politics? Sarah Longwell is the publisher of the Bulwark and host of the Focus Group podcast, and she joins the New Liberal Podcast to talk about what she sees in those focus groups. How do swing voters think about Donald Trump? What issues break through for them? And how should Democrats communicate if they want to win? Become a supporter of the podcast, and get involved with your local chapter by becoming a member of the Center for New Liberalism. Head to…
30 Jan 2026 · 42 min
Putting Parents over Platforms ft. Rep. Jake Auchincloss
How should Congress approach regulating kids on social media? Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins the podcast to discuss his bill, the Parents over Platforms Act. We talk about why he is concerned about 'digital dopamine', why he thinks age verification should be done at the operating system level and not by individual apps, and how he approaches screen time and social media with his own kids. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at:…
19 Jan 2026 · 45 min
How to Resist ICE ft. Will Stancil
ICE is rampaging through Minnesota and violating people's constitutional rights. Will Stancil joins the podcast to talk about ICE's tactics, what activists on the ground in Minneapolis are doing to resist ICE and protect their neighbors, and why, despite everything, he remains hopeful. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism https://cnliberalism.org/ Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/
16 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
How should Democrats talk about ICE? ft. Matt Yglesias
ICE is rampaging through Minnesota, violating the constitution, and assaulting Americans regularly. Polling shows that the public disapproves - but how should Democrats take advantage of this situation? Matt Yglesias joins the podcast to talk about what's happening - how much should Democrats be talking about ICE, what should they be saying about it, and what should their actual immigration policy be? To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at:…
5 Jan 2026 · 47 min
How should we think about Venezuela? ft. Frank Fukuyama
Over the weekend, the US military captured the president of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and brought him to the United States to face drug trafficking charges. Francis Fukuyama joins the podcast to talk about the geopolitical context for this mission, what comes next for Venezuela, and what questions you should be asking as the situation develops in Venezuela. To get bonus episodes, support us at patreon.com/newliberalpodcast or https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member Got questions? Send us a note at [email protected] . Follow us at: https://twitter.com/CNLiberalism…

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The New Liberal Podcast dives into the deep end of policy, politics and identity and hosts the economists, academics, industry leaders, thinkers and politicians whose ideas are shaping society.

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Typical length: 52 min
Latest episode: 29 Sep 2026
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