Economics, Politics, and Society: A Weekly Podcast of Ideas

Unlocking the Economy: A Podcast on Capitalism and Historical Perspective with Phil Magness

In this week’s episode, we explore a range of topics including the potential for the Inflation Reduction Act 2.0, rising consumer confidence, the dangers of stress bragging, and a new collection of essays on legendary economist Adam Smith. Our interview with Phil Magness, the David J. Theroux Chair in Political Economy at the Independent Institute, delves into discussions on capitalism, slavery, classical liberalism, and the importance of keeping historians honest.

Recent episodes have covered a variety of topics such as giving for a cause with Peter Lipsett, Liberty Movement Jobs with Claire Kittle Dixon, technology and politics with Corbin Barthold, technology and society with Will Rinehart, frontier economics with Kendall Cotton, heroes of progress with Alexander Hammond, censorship by proxy with Jenin Younes, being extremely online with Brad Polumbo, gig work with Liya Palagashvili and paying for organs with Pete Jaworski.

Next week we have an exciting episode lined up featuring Joey Politano editor of Apricitus Economics. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions on economics, politics and society.

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