cover of episode S1E1 | John Howard ’Liberalism and the ‘Broad Church.’

S1E1 | John Howard ’Liberalism and the ‘Broad Church.’

2020/12/1
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Welcome to our new podcast Liberalism in Question with host Rob Forsyth. This will be a new listen only series on our YouTube Channel. If you prefer to listen through your chosen podcast network check out the links at the bottom of the description.

In a wide ranging conversation, Rob chats to former prime minister John Howard AC about what liberalism is, why it is best combined with conservatism, with particular reference to the history of the Liberal Party of Australia.

Today, we are more aware than ever about what's happening in the world, with 24-7 news cycles and the advent of social media we have everything at our fingertips. Yet, do we ever stop to reflect on the principles of our society, values, and beliefs? on this program, Rob seeks to explore the state of Classical Liberalism here in Australia, and abroad and asks do Classical Liberal views still fit in with our hyperconnected modern world?

Are you looking for sound, thought-provoking conversations on current affairs, politics, and culture from a Classical Liberal perspective? If yes, you are in the right place. Liberalism in Question engages some of our society’s most prominent researchers, political figures, and free speech advocates --finding out their views on the state Classical Liberalism.


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