Arthur Brooks on the Battle Between Free Enterprise and Big Government
America faces a new culture war; a war between free enterprise and big government.
American Enterprise Institute President Arthur C. Brooks argues in his new book, The Battle: How the Fight between Free Enterprise and Big Government Will Shape America's Future, that "most Americans don't see free enterprise as just an economic matter, they see it as kind of a lifestyle issue, they see it as the bedrock of American culture and that's about 70 percent of the population."
Brooks sat down with Reason.tv Editor in Chief Nick Gillespie to discuss the best way for free enterprise proponents to "stop losing arguments," as well as Brooks' career as a professional French horn player, and his love for Bach and Anton Bruckner.
Approximately 5 minutes. Shot by Meredith Bragg, Josh Swain and Dan Hayes. Edited by Swain.
This version is an abridged. For the full length, wide ranging interview please click here. (Approximately 51 minutes.)
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