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Frankly Fukuyama

Francis Fukuyama
Conservatism
Populism
Ecuador
Straussian Philosophy
Ukraine
Russia
American Nationalism
United States
Unitary Executive Theory
Social Media
Constitutional Court Of Ecuador
President Noboa
Gender Issues
China
Democracy
Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk
Economic Inequality
Nativism
Trumpism

Join Francis Fukuyama for conversations with leading policymakers and thinkers as he explores how to revitalize liberal democracy in the United States, while addressing the authoritarian challenges to liberal democracy abroad. A project of American Purpose at Persuasion. www.persuasion.community

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Recent Guests

Laura Field
Political theorist and author of Furious Minds
Episode: Laura K. Field on the New Right
Daniela Salazar
Former judge in the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court with expertise in constitutional law and current political crises in Ecuador.
Episode: Daniela Salazar on State Violence in Ecuador
Gabrielius Landsbergis
Former foreign minister of Lithuania and staunch supporter of Ukraine
Episode: Gabrielius Landsbergis on What Next For Europe
Michael McFaul
Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University and former ambassador to Russia.
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Episode: Michael McFaul on The Emerging Geopolitical Order
Parag Khanna
Political scientist, author, and CEO of AlphaGeo, known for his work on global geopolitics and demography
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Episode: Parag Khanna on How To Measure State Capacity
Batu Kutelia
Former ambassador of Georgia to the United States and senior official in the Georgian Defense Ministry
Government of Georgia
Episode: Batu Kutelia on Georgia
Rose Gottemoeller
Former Deputy Secretary General of NATO and a colleague at Stanford.
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Episode: Introducing the Frankly Fukuyama Podcast!

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Francis Fukuyama
Political economist, author, and public intellectual; host of discussions on liberal democracy, governance, and international affairs.

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Stephen E. Hanson and Jeffrey S. Kopstein on America as a Family Business
Q: What can be done to eliminate the poison from the social system after Trump's administration?
To eliminate the poison, a future administration would need to balance removing corrupt officials while reinstating a competent civil service, which poses significant challenges.
Stephen E. Hanson and Jeffrey S. Kopstein on America as a Family Business
Q: Why is it difficult to get out of a patrimonial regime?
It's hard to transition from a patrimonial regime because leaders are often entrenched and corruption is normalized, making the distinction between public and private interests unclear.
Why We Need Abundance
Q: What can we do in the meantime to bring forward this abundance agenda and start building infrastructure projects?
Fukuyama mentions the Build America Caucus and emphasizes the need for intellectual discourse to persuade the public and political figures about effective infrastructure reform.
Why We Need Abundance
Q: So could you just talk through why we need a new definition of affordability?
Fukuyama explains that the current notion of affordability often overlooks the rising housing costs and unequal access to home ownership, compounded by inflation and market disparities.
Why We Need Abundance
Q: How would you get normal people really engaged in that process though?
Frank Fukuyama discusses the importance of structured public participation and highlights the role of sortition to ensure a more representative deliberation process.

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This show centers on liberal democracy, governance, and geopolitical strategy, featuring deep-dive conversations with scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders. Episodes repeatedly explore how institutions can adapt to political, technological, and global shifts—from the mechanics of American governance and public administration to the dynamics of international relations, AI, populism, and strategic statecraft. A recurring strength is its ability to connect theoretical debates with practical implications for policy and democratic resilience, often through high-profile guests and data-driven analysis. The format tends to balance rigorous academic perspectives with timely, real-world issues, making it a valuable resource for listeners who w... more

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