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ReImagining Liberty

Aaron Ross Powell
Liberalism
Social Media
Libertarianism
David Boaz
Gun Ownership
Gun Violence
Christian Nationalism
Decentralization
Algorithms
Digital Expression
Ideology
Self-Defense
Suicide
Cato Institute
Pluralism
Community Dynamics
Reddit
Twitter
Gender Roles
Criminal Justice

The emancipatory and cosmopolitan case for radical liberalism. A philosophy and ideas podcast hosted by Aaron Ross Powell.

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Today's episode is about the Constitution. It's a clear-eyed assessment of the assaults on it by the Trump administration, and a deep discussion of how we should think about constitutional interpretation and constitutional defense. Things aren't good... more

institutions now and to reform them when the time comes. As my friend, and past ReImagining Liberty guest, Jason Kuznicki says, "The future is a conversation." So today I've brought on two smart liberals, with very different ideas about what liberali... more

Today things get particularly radical, with an introduction to left market anarchism. I'm joined by Zak Woodman, host of the Mutual Exchange Radio podcast from the Center for a Stateless Society. We talk about whether we need a state at all, the dang... more

I've got a special bonus episode for you today. In August, I attended the second annual Liberalism for the 21st Century conference in DC, organized by the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism. That's the group that runs The UnPopulist, ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt McManus
Assistant professor at Spelman College and author
Spelman College
Episode: 088: The Far-Right's Favorite Thinkers (w/ Matt McManus)
Cory Massimino
Independent scholar and fellow at the Center for a Stateless Society
Center for a Stateless Society
Episode: 087: The Values of Radical Liberalism (w/ Cory Massimino)
Landry Ayres
Creative director at the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism and senior producer at The UnPopulist.
Episode: 086: Podcasting's Political Power (w/ Landry Ayres)
Ted Underwood
Professor in the School of Information Sciences and in the English Department at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Episode: 085: AI, Cultural Tools, and Pluralism (w/ Ted Underwood)
Andy Craig
Fellow in liberalism at the Institute for Humane Studies
Institute for Humane Studies
Episode: 084: Liberalism's Radical Future (w/ Andy Craig)
Mark Pennington
Professor of Political Economy and Public Policy at King's College, London, and author of Foucault and Liberal Political Economy, Power, Knowledge, and Freedom.
King's College London
Episode: 083: Classical Liberalism and Michel Foucault (w/ Mark Pennington)
Mike Masnick
Expert in technology and technology policy, editor of Techdirt, and board member of Bluesky.
Techdirt
Episode: 082: Reclaiming the Internet (w/ Mike Masnick)
Patrick Eddington
Senior fellow in Homeland Security and Civil Liberties at the Cato Institute and former CIA analyst.
Cato Institute
Episode: 081: How Trump is Using the Surveillance State Against Us (w/ Patrick G. Eddington)
Jonathan Blanks
Writer and editor focusing on constitutional law, civil liberties, and criminal legal issues
Cato Institute
Episode: 080: Liberty Means Taking Equality Seriously (w/ Jonathan Blanks)

Host

Aaron Ross Powell
Host of discussions focusing on radical liberalism and political philosophy, inviting diverse guests to explore complex ideas and societal issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Aaron is thoughtful, give this a try!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Wallenpb
    a year ago
  • Usually Thoughtful

    Pluralism pod critiqued anti illegal immigration advocates without making an effort to understand. No consideration of possible legitimate concerns

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    tivenner1
    United Statesa year ago
  • Aaron brings a refreshingly true take on reality

    His honesty is impeccable. He won’t ignore something because it goes against a narrative. It’s great to see a political philosophy podcast be honest, most of them aren’t.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob 1512
    United States3 years ago
  • Thoughtful and interesting

    Aaron Ross Powell brings together an excellent array of guests to look at the ideas of the liberal society from outside the centre-right bubble these shows often operate in. Much like when he was on Free Thoughts, Aaron works hard to ask penetrating questions of his guests, in order to critique their position or to expose the critiques of his own. It’s so good, it is the first podcast I’ve ever paid to get early access to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bodt Citizen
    Australia3 years ago
  • A great champion of liberty

    Aaron is fair debater and willing to have good faith conversations with people he disagrees with. This podcast is one of the best outlets for challenging illiberalism in our political culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trav725
    United States3 years ago

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Many find it to be a critical resource for understanding and navigating liberalism in contemporary political discourse.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

087: The Values of Radical Liberalism (w/ Cory Massimino)
Q: How did you think about politics 15 years ago that's different from how you think about it today?
Cory reflects on his transition from a standard libertarian perspective emphasizing economics to a broader view incorporating elements of radical liberalism and skepticism toward right-wing politics.
082: Reclaiming the Internet (w/ Mike Masnick)
Q: How do you think about tech in this current moment, about the internet in this current moment?
Masnick reflects on the evolution of the internet over the years, highlighting the shift towards centralization and its implications.
080: Liberty Means Taking Equality Seriously (w/ Jonathan Blanks)
Q: What do we do about the current political landscape where Trumpism has affected the discourse on equality and liberty?
We need to acknowledge the fundamental values at stake and address both liberty and equality in meaningful ways while navigating the political divisions.
080: Liberty Means Taking Equality Seriously (w/ Jonathan Blanks)
Q: What does it mean to say that all men are created equal?
It originally meant that educated, propertied white men wanted the same political rights, but over time it has expanded to include all people, and this evolution has been fraught with conflict in American history.
083: Classical Liberalism and Michel Foucault (w/ Mark Pennington)
Q: What does Foucault mean by the relationship between knowledge and power?
Foucault argues that claims to knowledge are affected by power relations, making it difficult to separate truth from attempts at influence.

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Focusing on radical liberalism and its implications for contemporary society, the content revolves around critical discussions regarding political ideologies, civil liberties, and cultural dynamics. Episodes feature a range of topics such as the rise of authoritarianism, the impact of surveillance states, and the importance of empathy within liberal principles. Aaron Ross Powell engages with academics and thinkers, bringing diverse perspectives to the forefront, while addressing how liberal values intersect with pressing modern challenges including technology, societal norms, and political backlash. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to explore liberalism beyond mainstream narratives, aiming to resurrect and clarify its foundational pri... more

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