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Liberal Values are Facing Biggest Threat Since the 1930s, Says Author

Season 2026 Episode 8210 | 17m 52s

The word "liberal" is everywhere in politics. Author Adrian Wooldridge argues it's one of the most misunderstood terms in our political vocabulary. Wooldridge joins Walter Isaacson to dissect the true meaning of the term.

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