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We advocate for the cause of a free and open society. projectliberal.org/ projectliberal.substack.com

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Conservative intellectual and Bulwark editor-at-large Bill Kristol joins hosts Josh Eakle and Max Marty to discuss his evolution from Republican insider to principled opponent of authoritarianism. Former chief of staff to Vice President Dan Quayle an... more

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Radical liberal and former Cato Institute scholar Aaron Ross Powell joins hosts Joshua Eakle and Max Marty at the Watergate Hotel for an in-person conversation about the collapse of libertarian-conservative fusionism and what comes next for defenders... more

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Political analyst and messaging strategist Rachel Bitecofer joins hosts Max Marty and Josh Eakle for a provocative discussion about why Democrats keep losing the messaging war—and what it will take to fight back against authoritarian threats. Rachel ... more

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Former Libertarian presidential candidate Chase Oliver joins hosts Max Marty and Tyler Harris for a candid look at where the liberty movement goes after the bruising 2024 cycle. Oliver reflects on running as a third-party contender in the most chaoti... more

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Armin Navabi
Founder of the Atheist Republic, champion of secularism, religious freedom and liberalism.
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Andrew Heaton
Political satirist, journalist, comedian, and author
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Mike Brock
Former CEO of TBD and leadership team member at Block
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Pekka Kallioniemi
Author of Vatnik Soup, expert on Russian disinformation
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Episode: The Russian Disinformation Tsunami | Dr. Pekka Kallioniemi
Shoshana Weissman
Digital Director and Fellow at R Street Institute, expert on social media regulatory policy.
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Episode: The Future of Online Speech | Shoshana Weissman
Steven Bonnell
Commentator and streamer, known as Destiny
Episode: Liberals vs MAGA | Steven Bonnell aka Destiny
Nolan Gray
Senior Director at California YIMBY and author of 'Arbitrary Lines'
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Episode: How NIMBYism Broke the American City | Nolan Gray
Shikha Dalmia
President for the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism, founder of Unpopulist Magazine
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Episode: Building a Liberal Coalition Against Authoritarianism
Alex Nowrasteh
Vice President of Economic and Social Policy at Cato Institute and advocate for immigration reform
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Episode: Breaking Down Myths About Immigration with Alex Nowrasteh

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Joshua Eakle
President and co-founder of Project Liberal; he engages in discussions on liberal values and societal reform.

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  • Decent people, but feel out of touch.

    For a bit of context, I am someone who is generally more economically left of center, while socially right of center. This generally translates to being nice unions and workers, strategic protectionism, being tolerant in a way in which it produces the least amount of harm, being pro-reform over pro-revolt, encouraging people to have families, and having a social safety net.

    I feel like the people at Project Liberal do come from a good place and there are things we would both agree with: genera... more

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Tribalism is Dumb | Andrew Heaton
Q: What is your book about?
The book explores why we have become more tribalistic, examining the sociological and anthropological aspects of our behavior in politics, and seeks to provide understanding on how to navigate this landscape.
Liberalism as an Anti-Fragile System | Armin Navabi
Q: What's your thoughts on the broader trajectory of the New Atheist movement and how it's fractured?
Armin feels there needs to be better communication about liberalism's importance, noting that it grows in response to its enemies.
Liberalism as an Anti-Fragile System | Armin Navabi
Q: How do you see the connection between your work to advocate for secularism and liberalism?
Armin explains that his obsession with freedom after becoming an atheist naturally led him to liberalism, as he recognized various societal limitations.
Liberalism as an Anti-Fragile System | Armin Navabi
Q: What brought you to liberalism and kind of what got you involved in this movement to begin with?
Armin describes his confused childhood in Iran, the struggles with Islamic teachings, and how studying history led him to atheism and advocating for secular values.
Building a Liberal Coalition Against Authoritarianism
Q: How can we effectively fight back against populist authoritarianism?
Dalmia outlines a three-tier approach: immediate defeat of Trump, medium-term electoral reforms, and a long-term cultural reset advocating liberalism's benefits.

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