Welcome back to Voices of Liberty with host Sean Themea, powered by Young Americans for Liberty.
Are Americans losing sight of the principles that made the country prosperous and free? And can Milton Friedman's ideas about capitalism, individual responsibility, and limited government still change minds today?
Sean sits down with Rob Chatfield, President and CEO of Free to Choose Network, at FreedomFest in Las Vegas to explore the future of economic freedom, the power of storytelling, and the challenge of introducing liberty to a new generation.
Chatfield shares his unconventional journey from corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and teaching investment banking to leading the organization responsible for preserving and advancing Milton and Rose Friedman's legacy. He explains how a chance LinkedIn connection with Free to Choose founder Bob Chitester changed his career and why the original Free to Choose television series became such a powerful vehicle for communicating free-market economics.
The conversation explores the growing appeal of government intervention on both the political left and right, the lessons behind Free to Choose documentaries about Sweden, Thomas Sowell, and America's defense spending, and why capitalism continues to face a public relations problem.
Chatfield also discusses the Happy Hour Econ podcast, the importance of using humor and entertainment to make economics accessible, and the unique student seminars held at Milton and Rose Friedman's former summer home in Vermont.
Beyond economics, Rob shares valuable lessons about leadership, fundraising, and building organizations that create lasting change. He explains why effective CEOs focus on helping their teams succeed, why ideas can take decades to produce results, and why reaching people outside the liberty movement is essential.
Looking ahead to America's 300th anniversary, Chatfield offers a candid prediction about the future of American freedom—and where new opportunities for liberty might emerge around the world.
Can the next generation rediscover the power of free markets before government becomes even more powerful?
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or YouTube, and learn more at YALiberty.org.
