Liberalism Under Siege: A Blueprint for Revival
Adrian Wooldridge's new book discusses the threats facing liberalism from both the far right and far left. He argues that liberalism is essential for maintaining democratic principles in society. The conversation emphasizes the need for citizens to actively defend these values.
- ▪Adrian Wooldridge's book is titled The Revolutionary Center: The Lost Genius of Liberalism.
- ▪Wooldridge argues that liberalism offers a resilient framework for pluralistic societies.
- ▪The discussion highlights the illiberal tendencies of both the left and right.
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT |
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Gabfest Reads May 16, 20265:00 AM Why Liberalism Needs to Reclaim the Center Adrian Wooldridge discusses how a 250-year-old liberal tradition is under threat from both the far right and far left—and why rescuing it matters for democracy. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support.
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