On this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels and Yuval Levin explore the vital role of hope as an active virtue in sustaining a free society. They discuss the pressing need to rebuild trust, reconnect with one another, and form coalitions that transcend disagreement. The conversation delves into the enduring importance of the Constitution, the often-overlooked "everyday work" of Congress, and thoughtful ideas for reforming America’s political party system.

• Civil Discourse & Productive Disagreement (4:46)
• Majority Rule & Minority Rights (14:59)
• The Constitution as a Political Framework (21:56)
• Critiques & Institutional Change (31:54)

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Governor Mitch Daniels and historian Amity Shlaes discuss misconceptions about the Great Depression and the New Deal; reevaluate the reputations of Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, and FDR; and consider the idea of the Forgotten Man.

• The Government Playing God (2:21)
• Hoover, The Laissez-faire Champion (8:01)
• Crafty Politicians versus Committed Ideolouges (18:57)
• The Forgotten Man (31:33)
• Why Not Socialism and Youth (40:01)

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Governor Mitch Daniels and renowned historian and author Sir Niall Ferguson discuss pressing current events including political polarization, the disturbing rise of violent antisemitic incidents, and the societal impact of aging populations. They also delve into the United States spending more on debt interest than on national security for the first time in history, the geopolitical threats and China's internal struggles, and a renewal of the U.S. national spirit with the emergence of new forms of American innovation and entrepreneurship.

• The reading ratio to understand and make history (2:02)
• Political polarization and woke culture (5:02)
• The new University of Austin (14:32)
• Gerontocracy and its impact on youth (21:30)
• Ferguson's Law on national debt and security (27:21)

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