Amity Shlaes on the Forgotten Lessons of the New Deal Era
Amity Shlaes on the Forgotten Lessons of the New Deal Era  
Podcast: The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels
Published On: Tue Jan 14 2025
Description: Governor Mitch Daniels and historian Amity Shlaes discuss misconceptions about the Great Depression and the New Deal; reevaluate the reputations of Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, and FDR; and consider the idea of the Forgotten Man.The Government Playing God (2:21)Hoover, The Laissez-faire Champion (8:01)Crafty Politicians versus Committed Ideolouges (18:57)The Forgotten Man (31:33)Why Not Socialism and Youth (40:01)  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.Want more from Liberty Fund? Get the latest ideas and conversations on liberty delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for the LF Weekly Digest. You can also follow Liberty Fund on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.