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Neon Liberalism

Liberal Currents
Donald Trump
Liberalism
Trump Administration
Civil Rights Movement
Trans Rights
Trump
Republican Party
Social Media
China
Bidenomics
Liberal Democracy
Ukraine
Authoritarianism
Democracy
Immigration Policy
Minneapolis
Neoliberalism
Tariffs
Economic Populism
America

Join Liberal Currents Executive Editor Samantha Hancox-Li as she brings on guests to discuss everything a liberal needs to know to navigate our turbulent times, from economics to gender, from philosophy to politics.

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So-called "constitutional sheriffs" are spreading across the country, declaring that they have the right to nullify federal law based on their interpretation of the Constitution.

Join Samantha Hancox-Li and guest Jessica Pishko, author of The Highe... more

So much of our politics today is driven by gender, from Graham Platner's rise and fall to Pete Hegseth's testosterone testing to various anti-trans crusades. Samantha and guest Katherine Cross, contributing editor at Liberal Currents, discuss the his... more

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The American government is an insurance company with an army--so how do our insurance company's finances look? Samantha and guest Stephen Nuñez, Director of Stratification Economics at the Roosevelt Institute, talk about the state of Social Security.... more

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Samantha and guest Allyson Shortle, professor at the University of Oklahoma, talk about the current state and long history of the movement which forms the hard core of Donald Trump's support: Christian Nationalism. Where did this movement begin? How ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Nuñez
Director of Stratification Economics at the Roosevelt Institute
Roosevelt Institute
Episode: Is the Lock Box Empty? (with Stephen Nuñez)
Allyson Shortle
Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Episode: The Power of Christian Nationalism (with Allyson Shortle)
Nick Hanauer
Author of Markets Built for Humans; entrepreneur and civic activist
Entrepreneur, Civic Activist, Author
Episode: What Was Neoliberalism? (with Nick Hanauer)
Madiba Dennie
Author of The Originalism Trap; Senior Editor and Deputy Contributor at Balls and Strikes
Balls and Strikes
Episode: The Supreme Court Is Broken (with Madiba Dennie)
Rey Fuentes
Director at the Roosevelt Institute
Roosevelt Institute
Episode: Governance After Neoliberalism (with Rey Fuentes)
Christopher England
Author of Land and Liberty; Georgism scholar
Author, Land and Liberty
Episode: Would a Land Value Tax Fix That? (with Christopher England)
Secretary of Defense Rock
Secretary of Defense, military analyst, writes on Substack
U.S. Department of Defense
Episode: The Democratization of Air Power (with Secretary of Defense Rock)
Nicholas Grossman
Professor of International Relations at University of Illinois
University of Illinois
Episode: After America, Nothing (with Nicholas Grossman)
Robert Tracinski
Political writer and candidate for Congress
Independent/Tea Party to liberal-leaning commentator, author of Dictator From Day One
Episode: The Constitutional Crisis Is Here (with Robert Tracinski)

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Samantha Hancox-Li
Host of Neon Liberalism

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Excellent guests and analysis.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Anon93929
    3 months ago
  • Really good

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dkbaker8
    United Statesa year ago

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Production quality is solid, but could be crisper on mic and audio in some episodes.
Thoughtful, data-informed political analysis from a liberal lens.
Strong on-ground policy ideas and actionable proposals for reform.

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Is the Lock Box Empty? (with Stephen Nuñez)
Q: What would a plan to fix Social Security look like?
The plan would likely involve a combination of restoring revenue (e.g., adjusting the FICA cap and potentially broadening the tax base) and careful, integrated reforms to SSI and related programs to avoid adverse effects on the disabled and elderly, while maintaining benefits and addressing care needs.
Is the Lock Box Empty? (with Stephen Nuñez)
Q: What's the state of Social Security?
Nuñez explains the system's two sides—the trust fund and the ongoing pay-as-you-go financing—and notes the trust fund is depleting earlier than projected while emphasizing that there are policy levers (caps, taxes, benefit rules) that could extend solvency, though no single fix is simple.
What Was Neoliberalism? (with Nick Hanauer)
Q: What is your view on GDP and growth as policy levers, and what about degrowth versus growth?
Hanauer critiques GDP as a welfare measure and advocates a growth path that centers on solving human problems through inclusion and innovation, warning against degrowth as politically unviable while promoting a “progress mindset” that decouples growth from environmental harm through technological and social innovation.
What Was Neoliberalism? (with Nick Hanauer)
Q: What are three policies that can counter secular stagnation and inequality?
He argues for policies that ensure working people share in the value created by enterprise, such as raising wages aligned with productivity, broad-based investments in education and healthcare, and measures that avoid concentrating wealth and political power at the top.
What Was Neoliberalism? (with Nick Hanauer)
Q: What is neoliberalism?
Hanauer defines neoliberalism as an ideology derived from neoclassical economics, acting as an operating system that prioritizes market rules, deregulation, and wage suppression, often at the expense of broad-based growth and democratic vitality.

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This program features thoughtful, liberal-leaning analysis across politics, economics, media, culture, and philosophy, often centering on policy reform, democratic institutions, and social justice. Episodes frequently feature academics, researchers, and policy-minded guests to unpack complex ideas—from wealth inequality and public utilities to immigration and foreign policy—through a data-informed, narrative-driven lens. A notable strength is the ability to pair rigorous, scholarly perspectives with accessible storytelling, making abstract concepts tangible through historical context and contemporary case studies. The show often highlights practical policy proposals and coalition-building ideas, appealing to listeners who want principled di... more

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