The Future of Liberty

Author: Liberty Fund

The future of liberty has never been more uncertain. While there remain many reasons for optimism, there is also cause for pessimism or even alarm. With experience in business, education, and politics, former Indiana governor and Purdue University president Mitch Daniels investigates the prospects for the future of liberty and more through conversations with prominent thinkers and leaders across diverse fields.
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Matthew Yglesias on Affordability, the Social Safety Net, and Economic Dynamism
Episode 19
Monday, 12 January, 2026

In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Mitch Daniels speaks with journalist and author Matthew Yglesias about affordability, the social safety net, and the conditions required for economic dynamism in a free society. Their wide-ranging conversation examines housing, energy, transportation, education, and entitlement policy, with attention to the “sacred cows” that often shape political debate and influence approaches to reform.Civil Discourse & the Search for Truth (02:31)Energy Policy, Environmental Tradeoffs, & Reality (13:25)Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Learning (26:24)Work, Human Dignity, & Universal Basic Income (28:27)Liberty, Rule of Law, & National Prosperity (41:40) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.