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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 48 MIN

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

from The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels · host Mitch Daniels

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) You can find The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels podcast wherever you get your podcasts including on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Stay connected with Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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.

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