Being Liberal, Opposing Authoritarianism and MAGA’s Illiberal War Rhetoric

Episode 50: Being Liberal, Opposing Authoritarianism and MAGA’s Illiberal War Rhetoric. This week, Brian and Andy welcomed special guest Tyler Harris, Executive Director at Project Liberal. The podcast started with a discussion on the concept of liberalism, its significance in American politics, it's stark contrast with authoritarianism and its distinction from other political ideas. Considering liberalism, the guys discussed the potential implications of the incoming President's aggressive rhetoric and policies – threatening neighbors and friends with economic and military warfare of various degrees - some of the possible motivations behind his actions, and the importance of advocating for liberalism in Virginia and across the United States. The conversation ended with a call to rekindle the liberal identity in American politics and to anchor cultural identity around traditional liberal values. LPUSA Platform - Peace. We value a world of peace between individuals as well as between nations.  To that end, we support engagement and understanding, commercial and cultural exchange, and the peaceful reconciliation of conflicts and disputes. While self-defense may be necessary due to the actions of others, the goal must always be the restoration of a state of peaceful coexistence. Tyler Harris on Bluesky: @tylerharris.bsky.social Project Liberal: https://projectliberal.org Project Liberal on Bluesky: @projectliberal.org    Learn more! Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA: ⁠https://www.liberalpartyusa.org⁠.    We’re all over Bluesky! CLPVA on Bluesky: @clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA on Bluesky: @liberalpartyusa.bsky.social Brian on Bluesky: @biodoss.bsky.social Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social Andy on Bluesky: @andyjabbour.bsky.social   More: Join Us: ⁠https://clpvirginia.org/join⁠ Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia Chris Frashure: The Open Mode Andy’s Substack: America’s Awesome Andy on Threads: @andy_jabbour