We are joined by Jacobin writer Luke Savage (@lukewsavage) author of The Dead Center (pre-order below) to talk about liberalism at the end of history and why liberals struggle so much with power.   

https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/the-dead-center/  

Also: James Lindsay doesn't know basic history and What is Crypto Hiding: Healthcare Edition

Don't forget to check out Luke's podcast Michael And Us -  @MichaelandUs patreon.com/michaelandus

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