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Neon Liberalism

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A podcast from Liberal Currents (liberalcurrents.com) hosted by Samantha Hancox-Li, with commentary from a liberal perspective on politics, society, economics, media, culture, philosophy, academia, gender, identity, urbanism, books, education, and on and on.

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Samantha Hancox-Li and guest Ryan C. Smith, author and economic historian, discuss the possibility of publicly-owned electric utilities in America. Smith argues that there is a strong case for public power. Electricity distribution is a "natural mono... more

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Samantha and essayist John Banks discuss what steps Canada is taking to fight back against Trump's aggression. Mark Carney's "variable geometry" Davos speech, the dilemmas facing middle powers, and the future of liberal internationalism are covered. ... more

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Samantha and guest Professor Xavier Márquez talk the nature of non-democratic politics, and why the concept of "personalism" is the key to understanding the dynamics and dysfunctions of the second Trump administration. Along the way they discuss the ... more

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Samantha interviews Professor Omar Wasow, challenging him to reflect on the first year of the second Trump administration. What forms of resistance have worked? What forms have been less successful? Why is the regime trying to "recreate 2020," and wh... more

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Recent Guests

Xavier Márquez
Author of Non-Democratic Politics and professor at Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Episode: What Is Personalism? (with Xavier Márquez)
Omar Wasow
Assistant professor at UC Berkeley, scholar of protest movements and resistance
UC Berkeley
Episode: The State of the Resistance (with Omar Wasow)
Giselle Donnelly
Foreign policy analyst, formerly of the American Enterprise Institute, author of multiple books about the colonial origins of American strategy.
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Venezuela and the State of American Strategy (with Giselle Donnelly)
Yakov Feygin
Author of 'Building a Ruin', which explores Soviet economic history
Episode: Why Did the Soviets Fail? (with Yakov Feygin)
W. David Marx
Author of 'Blank Space' and cultural historian
Episode: Politics As Culture (with W. David Marx)
Kori Schake
Expert on civil-military relations and author of 'The State and the Soldier'
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: An Army Is a Dangerous Thing to Play With (with Kori Schake)
Becky Chao
Director of Policy and Research at the Economic Security Project
Economic Security Project
Episode: Beyond Abundance? (with Becky Chao)
Adam Goury
Editor-in-chief
Liberal Currents
Episode: Liberalism 101: Liberalism and Enlightenment
Robert Black
Constitutional scholar and author of The Evening Constitutional publication
Episode: Liberalism 101: Liberalism and Limited Government

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Samantha Hancox-Li
Host of a podcast focusing on contemporary political issues and liberal thought.

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    Good stuff, but I wish the mic quality were a bit better. Love the show!

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What Is Personalism? (with Xavier Márquez)
Q: How does Trump's power manifest in terms of personalism?
Trump exemplifies personalization of power where he exerts considerable authority without losing the ability to hold elections, reflecting dynamics where charismatic, legal, and patronage powers can act simultaneously.
What Is Personalism? (with Xavier Márquez)
Q: What is personalism and how does it affect governance?
Personalism refers to a system where the leader's influence surpasses that of institutions. In personalistic systems, leaders are not constrained and can make capricious decisions, impacting governance and stability.
What Is Personalism? (with Xavier Márquez)
Q: What is non-democratic politics?
It's basically the politics of all the places that we don't call democratic, which means they don't have free or fair elections, leading to different leadership selections.
Politics As Culture (with W. David Marx)
Q: What is Pop-timism and how has it shaped culture?
It's a movement that values pop culture and argues for its place alongside serious music, promoting inclusivity and challenging traditional hierarchies.
Politics As Culture (with W. David Marx)
Q: What does 'Blank Space' address?
It provides a cultural history of the 21st century, noting the confusion and blur of pop culture from 2001 to 2025.

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This podcast provides an in-depth exploration of contemporary political, social, and cultural issues from a liberal perspective, often analyzing the intersections of these topics. Typical discussions encompass a wide range of themes including non-democratic politics, economic inequality, the influence of populism, and cultural dynamics within governance. Through engaging conversations with experts and thought leaders, the podcast seeks to critically assess current events and philosophies, while also presenting historical contexts to illuminate present-day challenges. The unique approach lies in its combination of academic rigor with accessible dialogue, making complex ideas approachable for a broad audience.

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