Radical Liberalism—With Alex Zakaras
Danny and Derek welcome to the show Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, to talk about the history and future of radical liberalism.
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Radical Liberalism w/ Alex Zakaras I American Prestige
Danny and Derek welcome to the show Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, to talk about the history and future of radical liberalism. They discuss liberalism’s relationship to republicanism, the American liberal tradition, equal freedom, defensive liberalism after 2016, neoliberalism, Cold War liberalism, socialism, racial hierarchy, labor power, democratic crisis, and whether liberalism can still offer a politics of freedom and equality.
Be sure to grab a copy of Alex’s book Freedom for All: What a Liberal Society Could Be.
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(Adam Bettcher / Getty Images)FDanny and Derek welcome to the show Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, to talk about the history and future of radical liberalism. They discuss liberalism’s relationship to republicanism, the American liberal tradition, equal freedom, defensive liberalism after 2016, neoliberalism, Cold War liberalism, socialism, racial hierarchy, labor power, democratic crisis, and whether liberalism can still offer a politics of freedom and equality.
Be sure to grab a copy of Alex’s bookFreedom for All: What a Liberal Society Could Be.
Don’t miss our livestream this Wednesday, May 6, at 8 pm ET on our YouTube channel.
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Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.
Radical Liberalism w/ Alex Zakaras I American Prestige
Danny and Derek welcome to the show Alex Zakaras, professor of political science at the University of Vermont, to talk about the history and future of radical liberalism. They discuss liberalism’s relationship to republicanism, the American liberal tradition, equal freedom, defensive liberalism after 2016, neoliberalism, Cold War liberalism, socialism, racial hierarchy, labor power, democratic crisis, and whether liberalism can still offer a politics of freedom and equality.
Be sure to grab a copy of Alex’s book Freedom for All: What a Liberal Society Could Be.
Don't miss our livestream this Wednesday, May 6, at 8 pm ET on our YouTube channel.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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