Amity Shlaes on the Forgotten Lessons of the New Deal Era

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) 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 .