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The Inner Life of Liberalism

The Inner Life of Liberalism

Trailer: The Inner Life of Liberalism with Jason Canon and Aaron Ross Powell

May 17, 2026 · 3 min · 5 segments

The Inner Life of Liberalism is a podcast exploring how a better life and a freer world are built from the same practices, and how habits of attention, care, and openness shape both who we are and the…

The Inner Life of Liberalism is a podcast exploring how a better life and a freer world are built from the same practices, and how habits of attention, care, and openness shape both who we are and the kind of society we create. Coming soon from Jason Canon and Aaron Ross Powell.

The Inner Life of Liberalism is a podcast exploring how a better life and a freer world are built from the same practices, and how habits of attention, care, and openness shape both who we are and the…

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Speakers: Jason CanonHostAaron Ross PowellHost

Show signals: SuitabilityLimitedBiasLeans leftAudience≈2k followers

Liberalism’s perceived gaps and the missing third element0:17 – 0:51

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Jason CanonHost

0:17

Everybody complains that liberalism just doesn't have enough.

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Jason CanonHost

0:21

It doesn't bring a theory of the good life.

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Jason CanonHost

0:23

It doesn't teach people how to live.

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Jason CanonHost

0:25

And a lot of people think that that's a real failing.

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Jason CanonHost

0:28

It feels like there is a third element that's missing.

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Jason CanonHost

0:34

Liberalism can't supply everything that people need to live a good, happy, free life.

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Jason CanonHost

0:42

Democracy can't either.

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Jason CanonHost

0:45

And there's a third element to this triad that is absolutely essential.

Society
ElectionsPolitics > Political Dynamics
Societal IssuesSociety
Political PhilosophyPolitics
Political DynamicsPolitics
Social InteractionsSociety
LiberalismPolitics > Political Philosophy
Personal Development
Inner Life of LiberalismPolitics > Political Philosophy > Liberalism
Personal HappinessPolitics > Political Philosophy > Liberalism > Inner Life of Liberalism
PluralismSociety > Social Interactions
Cultural PerspectivesSociety > Social Interactions > Pluralism
Sympathetic JoySociety > Social Interactions > Pluralism > Cultural Perspectives
Fear and Anxiety in PoliticsPolitics > Political Dynamics > Elections
Power RetentionPolitics > Political Dynamics > Elections > Fear and Anxiety in Politics
HappinessPersonal Development > Meaning and Purpose
ResiliencePersonal Development > Meaning and Purpose > Happiness
Inner LifePersonal Development > Meaning and Purpose > Happiness > Resilience
Disintegration in SocietySociety > Societal Issues
Political PolarizationSociety > Societal Issues > Disintegration in Society
Freedom and AutonomySociety > Societal Issues > Disintegration in Society > Political Polarization
Politics
Meaning and PurposePersonal Development

Liberalism’s perceived gaps and the missing third element0:17 – 0:51

J

Jason CanonHost

0:17

Everybody complains that liberalism just doesn't have enough.

J

Jason CanonHost

0:21

It doesn't bring a theory of the good life.

J

Jason CanonHost

0:23

It doesn't teach people how to live.

J

Jason CanonHost

0:25

And a lot of people think that that's a real failing.

J

Jason CanonHost

0:28

It feels like there is a third element that's missing.

J

Jason CanonHost

0:34

Liberalism can't supply everything that people need to live a good, happy, free life.

J

Jason CanonHost

0:42

Democracy can't either.

J

Jason CanonHost

0:45

And there's a third element to this triad that is absolutely essential.

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