Liberal Values Are Facing Biggest Threat Since the 1930s, Says Author | Amanpour and Company @AmanpourandCompany
Liberal Values Are Facing Biggest Threat Since the 1930s, Says Author | Amanpour and Company  @AmanpourandCompany
Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.

Originally aired on July 21, 2026

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