Matthew Yglesias on Affordability, the Social Safety Net, and Economic Dynamism

In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Mitch Daniels speaks with journalist and author Matthew Yglesias about affordability, the social safety net, and the conditions required for economic dynamism in a free society. Their wide-ranging conversation examines housing, energy, transportation, education, and entitlement policy, with attention to the “sacred cows” that often shape political debate and influence approaches to reform.

• Civil Discourse & the Search for Truth (02:31)
• Energy Policy, Environmental Tradeoffs, & Reality (13:25)
• Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Learning (26:24)
• Work, Human Dignity, & Universal Basic Income (28:27)
• Liberty, Rule of Law, & National Prosperity (41:40)

The Future of Liberty — Former Indiana governor and Purdue University president Mitch Daniels investigates the prospects for liberty and more through conversations with prominent thinkers and leaders across diverse fields. New episodes are available wherever you listen, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Visit thefutureofliberty.org to learn more.

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