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Right or Left: Who's Best for Freedom?

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Right or Left: Who's Best for Freedom?
2019 Milken Institute Global Conference
2019 Milken Institute Global Conference

Right or Left: Who's Best for Freedom?

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wilshire Ballroom

For conservatives, "freedom" and "liberty" have long been powerful rhetorical ideas. But now, Left-leaning progressives make the argument that they are freedom's true defenders. Their argument is simple: poverty, discrimination and monopoly are among the greatest barriers to freedom, and a government that fights harder against these inequalities brings freedom and liberty to more people. As this struggle continues, conservatives' commitment to freedom from government restriction is increasingly in question, as Right-leaning politicians globally—not just in Washington—voice growing skepticism about the free movement of goods and people across borders. Which side is correct? In a live taping of KCRW's "Left, Right & Center" podcast, thinkers from across the political spectrum will debate who has the best concept of freedom, and who is most committed to delivering it.