editorschat
The Editors' Chat #9
The Liberal Currents Startup Fund, right wing entryism, caveman accents, and more.
Jason Briggeman
Jason Briggeman is an associate editor of Liberal Currents. He teaches economics at Austin Community College.
editorschat
The Editors' Chat #8
Epstein, elections, the shutdown, and more.
neonliberalism
Neon Liberalism #45: Liberalism 101: Liberalism and Prosperity
Samantha and fellow Liberal Currents editor Jason Briggeman discuss the economics of liberal democracy, starting from the basic question "why are all the rich countries liberal democracies?" Did liberal democracy cause the Industrial Revolution? What is the role of imperialism in the modern economy? And perhaps most importantly:
editorschat
The Editors' Chat #6
This month we discuss whether the Epstein story has blown over, the Charlie Kirk killing, the future AOC administration, and more.
The Liberal Currents Canon, or Some Good Books
From time to time we get asked for recommended reading. The topics vary, but given the nature of Liberal Currents there are certainly recurring themes. By the same token, there are a few books that a number of us have read and talked about together, and are relatively well known
editorschat
The Editors' Chat #1
The first episode of our patron-only podcast.
neonliberalism
Neon Liberalism #15: Winning a Rigged Game
The Civil Rights Movement, which stretched across decades, caused big changes in society that persist today. As some of the gains it brought about are now threatened by racists in the White House, what can we learn from the tactics and, more importantly, the strategy pursued by the movement'
What Do You Think Money Is?
Yes, Elon Musk wants more power.
neonliberalism
Neon Liberalism #14: A Turn Toward Taiwan?
Taiwan is a free country, a powerhouse in technology, and it has about one-twentieth the population of Europe less Russia. JD Vance talks about the U.S. possibly disengaging with Europe, but is such disengagement necessary for, and does it really herald, increased engagement with Asia, and particularly with China
neonliberalism
Neon Liberalism #13: The Ketamine Koup
The chaos coming out of Washington, D.C., over the past week seems to be emanating from one man, and for once it's not Donald Trump—it's Elon Musk. Project 2025 is still happening, but Musk's seizure of government computer systems is happening more
neonliberalism
Neon Liberalism #12: Is It Time for Tariffs?
Tariffs were central to mercantilist economic policy—deployed to generate funding for government, protection for industries, or pain for enemies. But can or will tariffs be put to a genuinely public-spirited use for today's United States? Samantha, Jason, and guest Maia Mindel talk about purposes and consequences of
neonliberalism
Neon Liberalism #11: Immigration Is Good, Actually
Trump II is upon us, and the administration has already taken aim to reduce citizenship rights and deport immigrants, despite the longstanding truth that arguments against immigration don't hold much water. Liberal Currents associate editor Paul Crider joins Samantha and Jason to describe the new Republican restrictionism and