For much of the past four years, Matt Yglesias dismissed worries about growing illiberalism on the left as a campus fad that is sure to fade. This year, he changed his mind, becoming increasingly vocal about his concerns, and co-signing the Harper’s letter. On the latest episode of The Good Fight, Yascha Mounk and Matthew Yglesias talk about how and why he c ... Show More
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David Bromwich on Why Americans Have Lost Faith in Universities
Yascha Mounk and David Bromwich discuss grade inflation, political conformity, and the crisis of trust in higher education. David Bromwich has taught literature at Yale University since 1988. His books include Hazlitt: the Mind of a Critic, The Intellectual Life of Edmund Burke, ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 25
Luis Garicano on the Economics of Artificial Intelligence
Yascha Mounk and Luis Garicano discuss how AI will reshape labor markets, productivity, and economic growth. Luis Garicano is Professor of Public Policy at the London School of Economics. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Luis Garicano discuss the economic magnitude o ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2025
Ep. 1645 - Illegal Immigrant Numbers In America Are FAR Worse Than We’ve Been Told
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, it has now been revealed that 55 million foreigners have American visas. If we add the illegal immigrants to that total, how many foreign nationals are currently in the country? Does anyone have any idea? We’ll discuss. Also, fallout continues over C ... Show More
53m 51s
Sep 2025
Ep. 1654 - The Media Is Outraged That You’re Outraged By The Murder Of An Innocent White Woman
Today on the Matt Walsh Show, the media have finally taken notice of the brutal killing of a white woman by a black man in Charlotte. But to them, the real outrage is that conservatives are upset about it. Also, there's a growing movement to abolish property taxes. And yet a shoc ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2025
100 Days of Trump (Part 3)… Who Is Welcome in America, Now?
This is a special Americast mini series, looking at five ways Donald Trump has changed America in his first 100 days back, as President of the United States.
In this third episode, Matt Chorley joins Sarah and Anthony to discuss Trump’s plans to deport migrants on a large scale, ... Show More
13m 31s
Mar 2025
Were the Covid Lockdowns Worth It?
<p>Five years ago, at the urging of federal officials, much of the United States locked down to stop the spread of Covid. Over time, the action polarized the country and changed the relationship between many Americans and their government.</p><p>Michael Barbaro speaks to Stephen ... Show More
49m 7s