Episode 18: Francis Fukuyama on the 25th Anniversary of the "End of History?" Essay

Summary: Relevant Reading: The End of History and the Last Man Francis Fukuyama Good evening, TAI podcast listeners! We have a real treat for you this week, as we invite noted political scientist, Stanford University senior fellow, and TAI Chairman Francis Fukuyama on the show. In part 1 of the interview, Frank discusses how the neoconservative movement used—or maybe more accurately-put misused—the ideas put forward in his The End of History? essay, and looks back on what has changed—and what hasnt—in the years since the essays 1989 publication. You wont want to miss this episode or next weeks, in which Richard turns the focus towards Franks new book, the second volume of The Origins of Political Order, due out this fall. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. You can follow our host, Richard Aldous, on Twitter @RJAldous and Francis Fukuyama @FukuyamaFrancis.