
In dozens of provocative essays published on his Substack and cross-posted here, Brink Lindsey has explored what John Maynard Keynes called humanity’s “permanent problem:” the quest to “live wisely and agreeably and well” with the vast resources and powers that capitalist prosperity has bestowed upon us. That quest, unfortunately, has gone awry in the 21st century. In Lindsey’s analysis, capitalis... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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In this episode of The Permanent Problem podcast, Laura Field joins host Brink Lindsey to discuss their new books. The first half of the conversation focuses on Field's Furious Minds: The Making of the New Right, an examination of the intellectuals o... more
On this episode of The Permanent Problem podcast, Brink Lindsey welcomes Damon Linker, author of the "Notes from the Middleground" Substack and a Niskanen Center senior fellow, to discuss the challenge of right-wing populism and how liberals should r... more
On this episode of The Permanent Problem podcast, host Brink Lindsey welcomes Jonathan Chait of The Atlantic to discuss the abundance movement and the future of the Democratic Party. Chait sees a major role for abundance-based ideas in challenging th... more
Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's bestselling new book Abundance has kicked off a new political movement -- and a vigorous internal debate on the future of the Democratic Party. Many of the policy ideas behind Abundance were developed at the Niskanen C... more
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A range of critical discussions on key societal issues and the challenges posed by modern capitalism are central to the content. The podcast primarily analyzes capitalism's perceived crises—including stagnation in economic growth, increasing inequality based on educational disparities, and the challenges to liberal democratic institutions. Interview-based episodes feature experts from diverse fields, examining how these systemic issues affect social inclusion and political stability, often juxtaposed against historical contexts and current events. This intellectual exploration offers listeners a platform to engage with pressing debates surrounding political values, economic innovation, and social equity, providing insights into potential pa... more
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