economic freedom. i think that's the part american has been straying away from, which is if you look at the economic freedom america would rank in the top five for decades. now it's slipped on the way to number 25. we need to be where the what's getting us there and how that's hurting the averagee american. >> so is one political party to think more to blame than the other was this a bipartisan effort to get us away from economic freedom? >> i i think this is been a bipartisan project. even someone like trump came to power in 2016 talking about like the language of deregulation, talking the language of like doingif something for the averae american. but he's a look at his track record in terms of even on things like deregulation, he did move the needle much. he spoke about that but by the end of history he had put in so many newew regulations that like the regulatory picture in america did not change that much. similarly, , when it comes to dt and deficits he ran the largest deficit by cutting taxes during a peacetime effort. and in terms of the fact that with no matching spending cuts pics of this has really been

economic freedom. and i think that's what that's the part that america has been stripping away, which is that, you know, if you look at these indices of economic freedom, america rank in the top five for decades now, it's slipped all the way to number 25. and, you know, we need to be aware that what's getting us there and how that's hurting the average american. so is political party. you think more to blame the other is or is this just like a bipartisan effort to get us away from freedom? no, i think this has been a bipartisan project, you know, because even someone like trump came to power in 2016 talking, you know, the language of deregulation, talking the language of, you know, like doing something the average american. but if you looked his track record in terms of even on things like deregulation, he didn't move the needle much. he spoke about. but by the end of his term, he had put in so many new regulations that, you know, like the regulatory picture, america did not change that much. similarly, when it comes to debt and deficits, he ran the largest deficit by cutting taxes during a during a pe

biggest reason you're optimistic about the future of the united stateshe and economic freedom and capitalism? >> think eventually america does the right thing after having tried all options. america in the end will course correct. it is a country that has done so. the fact we can have this free debatebe out here is great. the fact i'm able to put this argument out here is terrific. i got to this argument out in china and even in places like india the fact i can put this argument out there and the fact it's early days has just come out. i get a lot of positive feedback from the rights and the left on some of these issues, it makes me optimistic the fact that someone put it this is a capitalist critique of capitalism. i say yes there is so much have seen this and also from the outside i have a seen it as an immigrant who gave himnt a socialist country by the facts i can put this argument out there. we can have this hour-long debate here and discussion still give me reason in the end america will course correct. >> thank you i really appreciate it. the book is what went wrong with capitalism. so thank you very much. >> tha

and i saw that for me, capital in america was all about giving people more economic freedom, right? so it started off with a love for capitalism, but it came from a sense of economic freedom. but the government playing a role. so i'm not a true austrian in a way that i think there is a role for the government to be played. the government needs to provide a basic welfare. the government needs to intervene in crises. but then i saw in america over time that how the government's kept on increasing and the government now started to do things with socialist india once used to do. that's really what sort of got to me that that is what the american brand of capitalism was all about. now you speak about the aha moment. see that a couple of things which really disturb me. one was that in the 2000 and tens, even once economic recovery got going, the federal reserve then was still seemed determined to engage in policies such as quantitative easing because it felt that as long as inflation was dead, it could put as much money in the system was required to try and prop up the economy. so that wa

america is the most powerful nation on earth, not just because of our overwhelming military strength or economic power, but because of what she stands for, what she means, what she believes in. freedom, social justice, equal opportunity, the right to be in love with who you want. these are the things that make america great. donald trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime. his disdain for the sanctity of our constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law, and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power should disqualify him from the office of president ever again. he doesn't understand the meaning of this country, its history, or what it means to be deeply american. on the other hand, kamala harris and tim walz are committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone regardless of class, religion, race, your political point of view, or sexual identity. and they want to grow our economy in a way that benefits all, not just a few like me on top. that's the vision of america i've been consistently writing about for 55 years. now, everybody sees things different, and i respect your choice as a fellow citizen, bu

economic freedom. and i think that's what that's the part that america has been stripping away, which is that, you know, if you look at these indices of economic freedom, america rank in the top five for decades now, it's slipped all the way to number 25. and, you know, we need to be aware that what's getting us there and how that's hurting the average american. so is political party. you think more to blame the other is or is this just like a bipartisan effort to get us away from freedom? no, i think this has been a bipartisan project, you know, because even someone like trump came to power in 2016 talking, you know, the language of deregulation, talking the language of, you know, like doing something the average american. but if you looked his track record in terms of even on things like deregulation, he didn't move the needle much. he spoke about. but by the end of his term, he had put in so many new regulations that, you know, like the regulatory picture, america did not change that much. similarly, when it comes to debt and deficits, he ran the largest deficit by cutting taxes during a during a pe

and i saw that for me capitalism and america was all about giving more economic freedom. so, it started out to look for capitalism became for a sense of.so with the government being rules. i think there's a rule for the government to be played for the government needs to provide a welfare state the government needs intervene in crises. they keep on increasing and the government now started to do is what sort of got to me. the american brand of capitalism was. a couple of things that disturbed me. one was in 2010 even want to economic recovery we felt that could put as much money in the system as was required to prop up the economy. which is to throw all sorts of money at the economy. all because it feels consumer price inflation defines in a very narrow way. what asset price inflation what about property prices are surging? it puts homes outside the reach of the average american. that's the first moment in 2010 when i felt something was wrong. then the idea of this book really took hold in the pandemic. at the time of the pandemic the american government decided to shut b

economic freedom here in capitalism? because i think that eventually america does the right thing after having tried all options, which is that i expect that america in the end will course correct. it's a country that has done so. and i and the fact that we can have this debate out >> the debate out here is great. the fact that i'm able to put this argument out here is terrific. i can't put this argument out there in china, and even in places like india and all, it's more difficult to do so. the fact that i can put this argument out there and the fact that it's early days when the book has just come out and i'm getting like a lot of positive feedback from both the right and the left on some of these issues, makes me optimistic, the fact that, you know, that as someone put it that this is a capitalist critique of capitalism and i say, yeah, because that someone from the inside has seen this and also from the outside has seen it as an immigrant who came from a socialist country. so the fact that i could put this argument out there and we could have this hour long debate here and discussion still gives me reason that in the

and i saw that for me, capital in america was all about giving people more economic freedom, right? so it started off with a love for capitalism, but it came from a sense of economic freedom. but the government playing a role. so i'm not a true austrian in a way that i think there is a role for the government to be played. the government needs to provide a basic welfare. the government needs to intervene in crises. but then i saw in america over time that how the government's kept on increasing and the government now started to do things with socialist india once used to do. that's really what sort of got to me that that is what the american brand of capitalism was all about. now you speak about the aha moment. see that a couple of things which really disturb me. one was that in the 2000 and tens, even once economic recovery got going, the federal reserve then was still seemed determined to engage in policies such as quantitative easing because it felt that as long as inflation was dead, it could put as much money in the system was required to try and prop up the economy. so that wa

because of donald trump, the freedom of a woman to make a decision about her own body and in equal measure to prioritize the economic needs of individuals and families in america also must do in terms of upholding our strength on the global stage. >> matter vice president. >> vice president harris: you will sort that out. >> do california and other states need to punish crimes more harshly? >> i have not yet voted and i have not yet had a chance to read through the ballot. >> this was brought up last night. will the construction of a southern border wall continue inured administration? >> vice president harris: i have been very clear that i will bring breck up as president the bipartisan border security bill and make sure it is brought to my desk so i can sign it into law. the biggest issue we have right now is donald trump has stood in the way of what would have been a proven part of the solution to the bigger problem which is we have a broken immigration system in america and we need to fix it and we have the tools at hand but we have on the other side of the selection donald trump who would prefer to run on a problem instead of fixing a problem. i intend to

can't have political freedom without economic freedom and that's part of the argument for economic freedom. uc santa barbara we appreciate being on books that shaped america your input at home will see you next week. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪our club is home to legendary explorers and it's a physical of the stories of. those who have expanded the margins of knowledge. tonight, we're privileged to welcome a first rate chronicler of such stories and such explorers a historian, author and journalist including editor at large for outside magazine hampton sides specializes in tales, incredible feats under perilous circumstance from the world war two. survivors of the bataan death march to the in his book, ghost soldiers to the marines at chosun in during the korean war, and his book on, desperate ground the explorer carson and his book, blood and thunder. it was powerful work on the assassination. martin luther king hellhound on his trail. he's previously lectured here in the explorers club, the uss jeannette. in his book under the kingdom of ice. he's here tonight with his wife and a journalist and editor note. and we are so grateful to welcome to tonight's monday night

because of donald trump, the freedom of a woman to make decisions about her own body, and in equal measure, to prioritize the economic needs of individuals and families in americaso must do in terms of upholding our strength and standing on the global stage. >> madam vice president. >> y'all sort that out. okay. >> how are you going to vote in california and do california and other states need to punish drug crimes more harshly? >> i have not yet voted and i have not yet had a chance the read through the ballot. i will keep you posted on that. >> this topic was brought up last night, but will construction of a southern border wall continue in your administration? >> i will tell you that my highest priority is to put the resources into ensuring that our border is secure, which is why i have been very clear. i'm going to bring back up as president, the bipartisan border security bill and make sure that it is brought to my desk so i can sign it into law. the biggest issue that we have right now is that donald trump has stood in the way of what would have been a proven part of the solution to the bigger problem which is that we have a broken immigration system in a

freedom of a woman to make decisions about her own body. and an equal measure to prioritize the economic needs of individuals and families in america. and what we're dawson must do in terms of upholding our strength and standing on global stage out a california voter. >> do california and other states need to punish drug and crimes more harsh? >> so i have not yet voted and i have not yet heard had the chance to read through the ballot. i will keep you posted on that. >> we're time for one more question, then. >> vice president, this topic was brought up last night, but we'll construction of a seven border wall continue you and your administration i will tell you that my highest priority is to put the resources into ensuring that our border is secure, which is why i've been very clear can i bring back up as president that bipartisan border security bill and make sure that it is brought to my desk so i can sign it into law. >> the biggest issue that we have right now is that donald trump has stood in the way of what would have been a proven part of the solution to the bigger problem, which is that we have a broken immigration system

america is the most powerful nation on earth. not just because of our overwhelming military strength or economic power, but because of what she stands for, what she means, what she believes in. freedomo be in love with who you want. these are the things that make america great. donald trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime. his disdain for the sanctity of our constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law, and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power should disqualify him from the office of president ever again. he does not understand the meaning of this country. it's history or what it means to be deeply american. on the other hand, kamala harris and tim walz are committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone regardless of class, religion, race, your political point of view or sexual identity. and they want to grow our economy in a way that benefits all. not just a few, like me, on top. that's the vision of america i've been consistently writing about for 55 years. now, everybody sees things different and i respect your choice as a solo -- fellow citizen. but like you i've only got one vote and i

economic opportunity for every maryland family. i will also fight for our freedoms like a woman's right to choose, contraception, and ivf. i will also fight to make sure that we are ending gun violence in america work also to hand a majority to my friend and mentor, president kamala harris, to ensure that she will be successful and effective as president of the united states. thank you so much and i look forward to answering your questions. mr. hogan: thank you, chuck. i want to thank maryland public television, nbc and its affiliates in washington and baltimore. it is a real pleasure to be here. i want to thank all of you for tuning in tonight. i just want to start by saying that i like and respect angela alsobrooks. we got a chance to work together while i was governor. we accomplished a great deal together for prince georges county, and she has got a great life story. i just happen to believe that right now, the reason i am stepping up to run is not to run against her try to defeat her. the reason i decided to run for governor -- senate. the reason i ran for governor is because i was fed up with the taxes. i decided to step up and run for senate is because i have never been more concerned a

economic freedom and that is part of the argument for economic freedom. yes, it is more productive but it also leads to a more free society. >> lanny, we appreciate you being on books that shaped americaiate your input at home. we will see you next week. thank you. >> ♪ >>> if you are enjoying book tv, sign-up for our newsletter using the qr code on your screen. book tv, every sunday on c-span 2 or anytime online . >>> as the 2024 presidential campaign continues, american history tb presents a serious, historic presidential elections. learn about the different eras, uncover what made elections historic and explore their lasting impact on the nation. this saturday, the election of 1960. >> for those millions of americans who are still denied equality of rights and opportunity, i say there should be the greatest progress in human rights since the days of lincoln 100 years ago. >> we stand today on the edge of a new frontier, the frontier of the 1960s, the frontier of unknown opportunities, the frontier of unfilled hope and unfilled stress. >> in a close and controversial election, democratic senator john kennedy defeated incumbent republican vice prident richard nixon. watch historic pr

economic plan. made the speeches. but let's also consider where this country goes. >> i think what she's doing is two things at once. her campaign is about joy in america. it is about freedom in america. it is about women, who are right now in danger for their lives because of the healthcare procedures that donald trump has taken away from them. i mean, these are serious issues. she wants to bring that back. she wants to bring freedom back to women who have lost 50 years of freedoms. if you look at their social media outreach, joe, and you look at the way that they speak, it's a joyful campaign. but it is reflecting off who they are running against. a dark, dismal, fascist and increasingly obviously fascist person. >> well, yeah. again, it is pretty unanimous. even if you talk to the foremost expert in fascism in america, it a historian who has been around long enough, and who initially rejected that label and hates using the label. it fits too tightly, too comfortably on donald trump. this is what i find fascinating. donald trump has proven what many libertarians have said all along. and that is that if donald trump can take the rights away from women that they have had f

freedom that was taken away, the freedom of a woman, to make decisions about her own body, and in equal measure to prioritized economic needs of individuals and families in americaand what we also must do in terms of imposing our strength of standing on the global stage. [end video clip] host: the vice president wa asked about the gender gap in polling, and she said she doesn't believe it. take a look at the "new york times" see, pull at the beginning of the month, finding that 56% of women say they support the vice president and 42% of men say they are supporting her, and the former president is garnering 43% for support from men and 40% of that from women. embattled ground states of michigan, this is from a quinnipiac poll done this week that found that there is a gender gap there in the battleground states of michigan. women, 57% to 30% are backing the vice president, while men, 56 is 70% -- 60% are supporting the former president. men supporting the former president 59% to 30% in wisconsin, is gender factor in your 2024 presidential vote? our conversation here on "the washington journal" this morning. in maryland, republican, mark. caller: good morning, gret

economic opportunity for every maryland family. i will also fight for our freedoms like a woman's right to choose, contraception, and ivf. i will also fight to make sure that we are ending gun violence in americahand a majority to my friend and mentor, president kamala harris, to ensure that she will be successful and effective as president of the united states. thank you so much and i look forward to answering your questions. mr. hogan: thank you, chuck. i want to thank maryland public television, nbc and its affiliates in washington and baltimore. it is a real pleasure to be here. i want to thank all of you for tuning in tonight. i just want to start by saying that i like and respect angela alsobrooks. we got a chance to work together while i was governor. we accomplished a great deal together for prince georges county, and she has got a great life story. i just happen to believe that right now, the reason i am stepping up to run is not to run against her try to defeat her. the reason i decided to run for governor -- senate. the reason i ran for governor is because i was fed up with the taxes. i decided to step up and run for senate is because i have never been more concerned about the direc

freedom of a woman to make decisions about her own body. and, in equal measure, to prioritize the economic needs of individuals and families in america. and what we also must do upholding our strength and standing on the global stage. reporter: you are a california voter. do california and other states need to punish drug crimes more harshly? vice pres. harris: i haven't voted. i haven't had the chance to read through the ballot. i will keep you posted. reporter: this topic was brought up last night. well construction of the southern border wall continue in your administration? vice pres. harris: my highest priority is to put the resources into ensuring our border is secure. i have been very clear. i will bring back up as president of the bipartisan border security bill and make sure it is brought to my desk so i can sign it into law. the biggest issue we have now is donald trump has stood in the way of what would have been a proven part of the solution to a bigger problem, that we have a broken immigration system in america and need to fix it. we have the tools at hand. on the other side of this election, donald trump would prefer to