Neal B. Freeman on America's Conservative Movement
Neal B. Freeman on America's Conservative Movement  
Podcast: The Future of Liberty with Mitch Daniels
Published On: Tue May 13 2025
Description: In this episode of The Future of Liberty, Governor Mitch Daniels sits down with Neal B. Freeman—author, broadcaster, and founding figure of modern American conservatism. Freeman recounts his early work at National Review alongside William F. Buckley, reflects on the movement’s intellectual origins, and discusses the enduring tension between ordered liberty and state overreach.Freeman’s Upbringing & Introduction to William F. Buckley (1:30)The Debate over the Iraq War (12:23)Producing Firing Line (21:48)The Defunding of Public Broadcasting (30:12)Young Leaders & The Future of Liberty (34:43) 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.