Free Mississippi: Recent Episodes
Douglas Carswell
British author and scientist, Matt Ridley, was in Jackson Mississippi this week talking about prosperity, energy and how to avoid the mistakes made in Britain by successive governments.
Listen to one of the great conservative thinkers in America is conversation with Douglas Carswell.
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, outlines why Mississippi is on the rise, proving free-market, conservative reforms work.
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, recounts his time at the 2025 Neshoba County Fair, and Speaker Jason White's public efforts to pass school choice legislation in Mississippi.
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, outlines his ten favorite things about Mississippi as a British Mississippian.
CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, shares how Mississippi is meeting the moment.
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, shares school choice wins from the One Big, Beautiful Bill.
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, shares why he is grateful for Mississippi.
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, shares how socialist and leftist attitudes do not work in politics or policymaking. Check out the Mississippi Freedom Index today to see if your legislators are keeping their conservative principles. https://mspolicy.org/the-mississippi-freedom-index-2025/
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy shares why immigration is a defining issue in America.
CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, explains how to achieve change in Mississippi, and how not to.
President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, recounts his recent experiences in Britain, and asks the question: does America have a muslim problem?
Some societies, notably Western ones, have produced more economic growth and technological innovation. Why?
If Trump is radical downsizing government, ending mass immigration and waging war on woke, America could be about to change for the better.
Douglas talks to one of Britain's top podcasters about the failure of our elite's moral and philosophical system.
Why do so many politicians leave so insignificant a legacy? What should a politicians in Mississippi wanting to leave a legacy prioritize in office?
As a state leader, the governor of Minnesota has left a trail of public policy disasters behind him.
In an excellent illustration as to why voters don't get what they vote for, the newly appointed Education Superintendent of Mississippi has launched an attack on parent power.
Military families in Mississippi can now chose which public school their children attend. Thanks to local mom, Amanda, most National Guard families are included, too. But not yet all ....
Western societies are being ruined by an administrative elite that have lost their mind.
Shad White, the State Auditor, talks about his role exposing one of Mississippi's biggest corruption scandals.
Education bureaucrats hate parent power. Here are some of the myths they spread to stop mom and dad having more say ....
Who would benefit from reparations and who would be required to pay?
You only have to ask these ideas to realize that the idea of reparations is ridiculous.
But today's daft ideas have a nasty habit of becoming tomorrow's public policy ....
Mississippi has a massive budget surplus. Conservatives need to use it to cut government spending, not find new ways to squander it.
Post modern beliefs are orthodox among the Western elite. It has given rise to the falsehood of cultural relativism.
But the credibility of the post modern belief system is about to fall apart. What comes next?
Mississippi votes conservative, but some in the Senate have a habit of blocking good conservative policy. Are things about to change?
Unless questions of cultural compatibility are addresses, Western societies will suffer serious consequences from mass, uncontrolled immigration.
The University of Mississippi has announced it is shutting down its 'woke' department. Is this a real shift or does this represent an attempt by university administrators to head off real reform?
State Auditor, Shad White, discusses his role investigating one of the largest financial scandals in Mississippi's history.
Shad also shares his thoughts on the University of Mississippi's announcement that they will be shutting down their DEI department.
Britain is in decline. Radical reform is needed to turn things around. In order for that to happen, the country needs to be woken from its self-induced stupor.
Douglas discussed how the creed of cultural relativism has made such a mess in Britain, and talks about what the West needs to do to survive.
Cultural Relativism is all the rage. Elite opinion assumes that every way of life is of equal worth and that people from different cultures are interchangeable.
This falsehood has got Western society into a mess.
Douglas explains clearly what it is that sets the West - particularly the Anglo American culture - apart.
If our state is to improve education, we need to recognize how bad things are, not self congratulatory propaganda.
Douglas looks at how the judiciary have contributed to the decline of an orderly society in the UK.
Vance Ginn interviews Douglas Carswell about Mississippi, Britain, Brexit and life in general.
With momentum growing to give parents control over their share of tax dollars, anti school choice politicians are manouvering to protect a failing status quo in Mississippi.
Forget the propaganda. Ignore policy players that over egg their actual achievements. Mississippi education standards are woeful because we do not have school choice.
Why do a significant number of Americans seem to hate America?
Douglas Carswell suggests that the root cause of this self loathing is the fallacy that all cultures are of equal worth. They aren't.
Americans need to recognize that the American way is exceptional and worth defending.
On October 7th, ordinary Israeli civilians suffered extraordinary savagery. Why have many in the West been so swift to criticize, rather than sympathize, with Israel?
Mississippi has been the poorest state in America for decades. That is starting to change as Mississippi becomes part of the Southern Success Story.
Listen to Douglas Carswell discuss how a shift in thinking is changing the US South for the better.
George Soros used to be a hero of mine. Today, I wonder what all his philanthropy has actually achieved?
David Lammy, Britain's new Foreign Secretary, has made a series of appallingly undiplomatic remarks about Donald Trump.
Why is someone so undiplomatic in charge of UK diplomacy? Come November, Lammy needs to go.
School choice is changing Arkansas for the better. If they can achieve change, why won't Mississippi?
Mississippi could be part of the southern success story, if we had state leaders willing to do what other conservative states have done and eliminate taxes, repeal red tape and allow school choice .....
Trump wants it. The GOP wants it. Parents want it.
So why won't some Republicans in Mississippi allow school choice in our state?
Southern states that implement conservative reforms are flourishing. Why isn't Mississippi?
Conservatives in Arkansas and Alabama have achieved more in 12 months than Mississippi conservatives have managed in 12 years. Why?
From France to the United States, concerns about immigration and the effects of inflation are changing the political dynamic.
Education standards in Mississippi have not dramatically improved.
Douglas explains why politicians overstating the progress that has been made helps explain why our state has made so little progress towards school choice.
Douglas talks to Moms for Liberty Mississippi's Lindsey Beckham about the need to teach about American exceptionalism.
The British Conservative party faces electoral wipe out on July 4th. Douglas Carswell discusses with Ben Shapiro.
A school choice revolution is sweeping across the South. Why are Mississippi conservatives so slow to act?
A school choice revolution is sweeping across the South. Why are Mississippi conservatives so slow to act?
Why do Britain's Conservatives face electoral wipeout - and what are the lessons for conservatives in America?
Jason White discusses his vision for the next four years in which he plans to bring positive, conservative change to Mississippi.
Douglas Carswell discusses the likelihood of education reform in our state legislature.
Shad White speaks to our Mississippi Leadership Academy students on his journey to the state Auditor's office.
Douglas Carswell discusses current legislation in the house and senate with SuperTalk host Paul Gallo.
Douglas Carswell discusses legislation that would have ridded MS of DEI programs, and how our legislature failed to bring about this needed conservative change.
Attorney Buck Dougherty discusses his current case that is being argued before the MS Supreme Court. Dougherty and his clients, MAIS, argue that state funding should be allocated for private schools as well as public. With the case hinging on constitutional interpretation, Buck and his clients hope to receive $10 million should they win.
Professor Skultety discusses "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" and what these words really mean.
Douglas Carswell discusses the Conservative Majority in the Mississippi Legislature and whether we will actually see conservative progress this session.
Matt Ridley discusses why Freedom and Liberty matter for our February Leadership Academy session.
Will Mississippi's conservative lawmakers actually implement conservative education policy?
For our February session, MS Attorney General speaks to our Leadership Academy students on how we can all be better leaders.
The 2024 legislative session has seen some of the boldest bills put forward in years. Will we see the change our state needs? Listen to the House Speaker .....
Listen as foreign policy strategist Michael Pillsbury and Senator Roger F. Wicker. Is there really a threat from China?
Our state needs big changes if we are to stop being 50th out of 50. Will our lawmakers rise to the occasion, or will be see more 'show bills'?
Rather than emoting about Mississippi's health care problems, there is something state politicians can do to help address it; abolish the anticompetitive laws that intentionally restrict provision.
Small increases in per capita income annual growth are the key to lifting up our state. Douglas Carswell explains why.
Mississippi's Leadership Academy looks at how prices, the division of labor and comparative advantage generate prosperity.
School choice evangelist, Corey DeAngelis, explains how an education revolution sweeping America could improve outcomes for everyone in Mississippi.
Corey De Angelis discusses how school choice could elevate our state at a rally in Jackson
Governor Huckabee Sanders is transforming education in Arkansas for the better. State representative, Aaron Pilkington, explains to an audience in Jackson Mississippi, how reformers made school choice happen.
The Mississippi Leadership Academy is a five-part program designed to equip college student leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective change-agents in our state.
Douglas Carswell begins with a talk on what makes some countries rich.
Mark Mills is a former White House adviser, and is one of the leading energy experts in the world.
He calmly and methodically sets out what the rush into renewable energy would actually mean.
- Is America racist?
- Why has academia has gone so ‘woke’?
- The case for eliminating affirmative action.
- What happens when ideology trumps competence in corporate America.
- Why we need a tougher stance on crime.
- The next Presidential election.
- The moral case for school choice.
Mississippi is on the up. At the State Policy Network meeting in Chicago, Douglas Carswell spoke about the policy progress we have seen in Mississippi.
30 years of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy! Here are a few of our biggest wins over the past three decades! We're excited to continue to be a part of the liberty movement!
This summer, two interns worked for the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. We loved getting to know Ava and Edward and look forward to seeing their future endeavors!
Douglas sits down with author Samuel Gregg to discuss his book, "The Next American Economy."
Douglas interviews with SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss how Mississippi's economy is thriving, even doing better than that of the United Kingdom.
Douglas joins WION news to discuss the United Kingdom's rising inflation, as well as work done at the Mississippi Center for Public Policy.
Items such as television, cellular services and toys have all gone down in price since the early 2000s, but healthcare and higher education have skyrocketed. What should we do about this?
It seems more and more companies are shifting their priorities in favor of fighting for social change rather than satisfying consumers. But in the end, is it worth it for companies to lose customers in order to go woke?
Why have so many corporations gone woke? This video explains why so many of America's long-established institutions are beginning to take up these extreme ideologues.
Mississippi has implemented some bad public policies, but it seems like some of these practices are changing into good policies.
Douglas sits down with author Martin Hutchinson to discuss his new book, "Forging Identity."
The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled that affirmative action is unconstitutional. This is a win for conservative policy.
Mississippi is thriving. Here are some policy changes that have positively impacted our state!
Mississippi has seen a great deal of good policy changes over the last few years. Because of this, our state is quickly rising.
Aaron Rice, the Director of the Mississippi Justice Insitute, sits down with Paul Gallo from SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss MJI's current legal matters and prevalent lawsuits occurring across the country.
Douglas sits down with MCPP board member Jim Herring to discuss his recently published book, "The Switcher."
Mississippi is on the up!
Here are four recent trends impacting our state that show we are heading in the right direction on some important policy areas.
Douglas sits down with Niwa Limbu of the Bruges Group to discuss his journey from Parliament to Mississippi.
Douglas joins host Ricky Mathews of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss public policy in the Magnolia State.
According to a recent report from the American Legislative Exchange Council, Mississippi ranks 22nd in terms of economic outlook. But there is a secret behind this success.
Douglas joins Paul Gallo of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss crime in Mississippi and solutions to combat it.
Rafael Mangual is the author of "Criminal (In)Justice." Too far often, the conversation centers around needing to release those in prison, while crime continues to spike. We want to change the narrative.
State Auditor Shad White discusses how crime is not just a problem in Jackson and Hinds County, but in Mississippi as a whole. In order to combat crime, we have to take preventive measures to ensure the safety of all Mississippians.
Beginning in August, grocery shoppers in Tennessee will get a three-month break on getting taxes added to their grocery bills. Eliminating the grocery tax has been a common debate here in Mississippi, and we believe eliminating any kind of tax, whether it's income or grocery, is good because it means less money in politicians' pockets.
Rafael Mangual of the Manhattan Institute explains how progressive reforms have serious consequences for poor, minority communities - and what we need to do about it
Douglas sits down with Connor Boyack, President of Libertas Institute and author of "Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students," to discuss ways we can improve our education systems in Mississippi and across the country.
Douglas Carswell sits down with GB News to discuss how Brexit is helping Britain and its economy.
According to research by ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council, Mississippi’s economic prospects have improved significantly, and in terms of economic outlook our state now ranks 22 out of all 50 US states. See why our state is a success story.
Douglas sits down with author and journalist, Ross Clark, to discuss his book, "Not Zero," and how irrational net zero targets negatively affect us.
Best-selling author and Fox News commentator Alex Epstein was in Jackson this week advocating for fossil fuels and warning of the harmful effects of the Net Zero movement.
Former Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos, has made it her mission to give parents power. Rather than settling for mediocre education outcomes for our kids, she wants every American child to have the choices and chances that the well off enjoy. Listen to her talk about the education revolution underway in several states across America.
Douglas sits down with Paul Gallo to discuss current issues in the legislature and MCPP's upcoming event with Betsy DeVos.
MJI Director Aaron Rice sits down with Gerard Gibert of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss current Supreme Court cases.
Douglas sits down with Laurence Fox on Reclaim the Media to discuss how to beat the left.
All-American swimmer Riley Gaines explains why it is unfair to allow biological males who identify as women to compete against actual women.
Riley Gaines was on her way to winning a national title at the NCAA swimming championship in 2021 when she tied with a female-identifying, transgender athlete who previously lived as a man. Douglas sits down with her to discuss how to combat these woke ideologues.
Dr. Lee Gross of Florida describes his method for health care - a subscription model that ultimately costs less than regular insurance prices with better quality care.
Mississippi has some of the worst healthcare outcomes in the country. Our guest speaker, Dr. Lee Gross, a distinguished physician from Florida, and President of the non-profit Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation, a national health policy think tank of practicing physicians committed to the establishment of an American healthcare economy that preserves the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship and supports affordable access to care for all Americans, will outline how we can improve outcomes. Dr. Gross explains how reform made health care more affordable in the Sunshine state. If you are a healthcare professional or simply interested in this important issue, please join us for this informative event.
MCPP's CEO Douglas Carswell sits down with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools Senior Vice President, Todd Ziebarth, to discuss why charter schools are a great option for a child's education.
HB401 regulates how auto businesses can sell vehicles. It goes against free-market principles and discourages jobs and innovation in our state. MCPP Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs Tyler B. Jones sits down with District 51 Senator Jeremy England to discuss why this bill should be opposed.
MCPP Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs Tyler B. Jones sits down with Representative Shanda Yates to discuss House Bill 370, a bill to enact a municipal recall.
MCPP CEO & President Douglas Carswell sits down with Gerard Gibert of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss MCPP's goals and budget for the upcoming legislative session.
Why does the media talk down Mississippi? Here are five reasons to be upbeat about the Magnolia State.
MCPP Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs, Tyler B. Jones, sits down with Mississippi State Treasurer, David McRae, to discuss environmental, social and governance investing and how it can negatively impact our state.
Mississippi Justice Institute Director Aaron Rice and attorney Andy Taggart sit down with Y'all Politics Managing Editor Frank Corder to discuss a new lawsuit that seeks to put an end to court-imposed, elective abortion policy in Mississippi. It’s time to finish the job and protect the right to life in the state that took down Roe.
Mississippi Justice Institute Director Aaron Rice sits down with MidDays with Gerard Gibert of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill pertaining to same-sex marriage.
Douglas sits down with the Vice President of Government Reform from the Reason Foundation, Leonard Gilroy, to discuss the dangers of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing and how this type of investment adds to the woke agenda.
Mississippi Justice Institute Director Aaron Rice and attorney Andy Taggart filed a lawsuit on behalf of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which seeks to put an end to court-imposed, elective abortion policy in the state that led the charge to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Listen to learn everything you need to know about this lawsuit which seeks to protect the right to life in Mississippi.
Mississippi Justice Institute Director Aaron Rice interviews with WJTV Jackson about the organization's recent lawsuit filed to protect the right to life in Mississippi.
Mississippi Justice Institute Director Aaron Rice sits down with Paul Gallo of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss MJI's lawsuit defending the state's elective abortion policy.
Director of the Mississippi Justice Institute, Aaron Rice, sits down with WLBT Jackson to discuss a new lawsuit to protect the right to life in Mississippi.
Mississippi Rapper and TikTok Influencer Topher sits down with Douglas Carswell to discuss the American Dream and conservative politics in the United States.
Mississippians should have the right to a recall, and we believe local residents should have the power to remove locally elected officials when they fail.
Mississippi Center for Public Policy CEO & President Douglas Carswell joins Gerard Gibert of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss Britain's policy failures, as well as MCPP's upcoming legislative agenda.
Political analyst and former Fox News host Chris Stirewalt sits down with Douglas Carswell to discuss his new book, “Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back,” and the ways that media influences America’s political system.
American author and fossil fuel advocate, Alex Epstein, sits down with MCPP CEO & President Douglas Carswell to discuss climate change.
MCPP CEO & President Douglas Carswell joins Paul Gallo of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss the need for charter schools in Mississippi and the regulatory processes that continue to block charter school expansion.
Douglas Carswell sits down with Paul Gallo of SuperTalk Mississippi to reflect on the life of Queen Elizabeth.
MCPP CEO & President Douglas Carswell sits down with 16 WAPT Jackson to discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Being a Brit in America, MCPP President and CEO Douglas shares his perspective on Queen Elizabeth.
Douglas Carswell joins Ben Shapiro to discuss Britain's new prime minister, why Jackson Mississippi is without water - and the Mississippi Fat Cat report!
Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan has written a fascinating book about the conservative movement in America - and what it needs to do to win again. He discusses his ideas with Douglas Carswell.
MCPP CEO & President Douglas Carswell sits down with Paul Gallo on SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss the 2022 Mississippi Fat Cat Report.
MCPP CEO & President Douglas Carswell sits down with WLBT Jackson to discuss the 2022 Mississippi Fat Cat Report.
MCPP CEO & President Douglas Carswell sits down with WTVA Tupelo to discuss the 2022 Mississippi Fat Cat Report.
Slow growth. Poor productivity. Asset bubbles. Unaffordable housing. Bloated banks. These are all caused by ultra low interest rates.
Edward Chancellor discusses his new book, 'The Price of Time', which questions the economic orthodoxy of the past three decades.
America has made its fair share of mistakes, but despite these imperfections, our country has still achieved greatness. This short video explains why America is revolutionary and why we should be proud of our accomplishments.
Why is America such a success?
Many progressives teach that America is not a success. This program explains that America is a remarkable accomplishment - and that there is something unique about the USA ....
Secretary of State Michael Watson, talking with Gerard Gibert of SuperTalk Mississippi, discusses regulatory sandboxes and how they can be an asset to new businesses, a concept the Mississippi Center for Public Policy believes could greatly benefit Mississippi.
Find out how big a threat China is, or isn't, to the United States in a new release by Douglas Carswell.
Delve into the world of public policy and all of the intricacies that are involved with the political world.
Ian Rowe, social entrepreneur and author of Agency, speaks with Douglas Carswell on the importance of preserving traditional values and encouraging education and free will guided by moral discernment.
Author Matthew Continetti speaks on the rise in liberalism and the threat to right values.
Shad White, Mississippi's state auditor, gives insight into the problem of crime in the Magnolia State.
CEO of Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, explains the rising interest rates and the subsequent affects that the previous low interest rates has had on our country.
Author Matthew Continetti speaks on the rise in liberalism and the threat to right values.
There are now more slaves in the world than there were in the nineteenth century. Douglas Murray touches on why this goes unnoticed.
Ben Shapiro and MCPP's President and CEO, Douglas Carswell, discuss the factors that lead to the United Kingdom's prime minister.
Douglas Carswell and Clay Edwards, creator of SaveJXN podcast, discuss the reasons behind crime in our capital city and how to fix it.
What does the recent Roe Vs. Wade ruling entail for our state of Mississippi? Watch Anja Baker, Mississippi's Coordinator of HER PLAN, and Douglas Carswell, CEO of Mississippi Center for Public Policy discuss the Supreme Court's decision.
Dominic Frisby speaks on the issue of inflation and how it is affecting not only Americans, but citizens around the world as well.
Politicians often talk of "draining the swamp" in Washington, but what about the swamp in downtown Jackson? A recent report from the Mississippi Center for Public Policy outlines how we must fix the unmonitored bureaucrat spending in our state.
Douglas Carswell explains how the era of low interest rates is over - and how this is going to impact us all.
Ilya Shapiro sheds light on the dangers of both the growing cancel culture and the left-leaning administrative state.
Listen to the Director of the Mississippi Justice Institute Aaron Rice on SuperTalk Mississippi with Gerard Gibert, discussing the newly decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Supreme Court opinion and its effects on Roe v. Wade.
Shad White, Mississippi's State Auditor, gives insight into the problem of crime in the Magnolia state.
CEO of Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Douglas Carswell, explains the rising interest rates and the subsequent affects that the previous low interest rates has had on our country.
There are now more slaves in the world than there were in the nineteenth century. Douglas Murray touches on why this goes unnoticed.
Douglas Murray calls attention to the intentional sacrifices our past leaders made to ensure our present-day liberty.
Douglas Carswell and Clay Edwards, creator of SaveJXN podcast, discuss the reasons behind crime in our capital city and how to fix it.
Being able to acknowledge America's imperfections while celebrating past successes is integral in advancing our country, according to Douglas Murray.
Douglas Murray demonstrates how the American system gives back to those that invest in it, unlike other countries.
Dominic Frisby speaks on the issue of inflation and how it is affecting not only Americans, but citizens around the world as well.
Douglas Murray speaks on a lack of transparency in the media and the population's ignorance of the real issues that plague our country.
Politicians often talk of "draining the swamp" in Washington, but what about the swamp in downtown Jackson? A recent report from the Mississippi Center for Public Policy outlines how we must fix the unmonitored bureaucrat spending in our state.
Douglas Murray describes how luck is not the only contributing factor when considering how our country became so successful.
Author Douglas Murray discusses the negative effects rewriting history can have on the American people
Jackson has the highest murder rate per capita in the United States. The Mississippi Center for Public Policy's CEO & President Douglas Carswell sits down with Paul Gallo of SuperTalk Mississippi to discuss MCPP's suggestions for cutting crime in the capital city.
After years of losing population, Mississippi is starting to grow. We've a long way to catch up with other southern states, but the decline is over.
Jackson, Mississippi has the highest homicide rate in America. Here's what we need to do to lower it.
Why are we made to feel bad about our country's past? Why do we tolerate extremists pulling down heroic figures from our past? How come allow Western values to be attacked when they have produced the greatest civilisation yet known?
Listen to Douglas Murray speaking in Mississippi, USA.
Why is the idea of reparations absurd?
When is the West's self hatred going to end?
Why are efforts to rewrite American history so dangerous?
Douglas Murray discusses his new book, The War on the West, with Douglas Carswell.
Douglas Carswell appears on the Ben Shapiro show to explain how Mississippi is leading the way with tax cuts.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Douglas talks about his new role as President & CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy with Mark Littlewood of the IEA.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Dominic Frisby in one of Britain's leading stand up comedians - and a respected financial writer.
Listen to him in conversation with Douglas about liberty & the lockdown, tax & big government, and what those that love liberty need to do next ....
Douglas discusses one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century, Milton Friedman.
Why are so many once sensible institutions run by people in thrall to a radical Leftist ideology? How have the Left captured these institutions, and what can be done about it?
Marc Sidwell discusses his new book, 'The Long March', with Douglas.
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Imagine if you could only shop in a supermarket if you lived in a particular neighbourhood? Or if instead of getting a welfare cheque, those who fall on hard times got allocated food and clothes chosen for them by government?
That's how we run education. School places are allocated by district. Public money is handed to schools, but without allowing parents much choice.
Covid has exposed how self serving some teaching unions really are, running the schools in their interest. So is it now time to give mums & dads a legal right to control their child's share of the budget?
School choice would give ordinary folk the chances that today rich people have.
Listen to Corey and Douglas explain why the moral case for change is growing.
Douglas talks to Robin Koerner, Dean of the John Locke Institute, about the rise of inter sectionalism.
What explains the recent rise of radical identify culture?
Why do certain societies flourish, while others fail? Why, at certain times in history, have some people prospered?
Once a week, Douglas reads a chapter of his most recent book, Progress Vs Parasites, which looks at human progress over the past two thousand years - and shows how it is freedom, and ideas about liberty, that explain so much about civilisation.
Teacher Calvin Robinson talks to Douglas about critical race theory - and the need to ensure young people are taught honest history.
Brad Polumbo, editor at FEE, discusses with Douglas the challenges that lovers of liberty face everywhere.
Martina Bet, political editor of the Daily Mail, joins Douglas is this wide ranging discussion about British politics.
Toby Young of Lockdownsceptics.org discusses the latest efforts by government to control the virus by banning things. Will it work?
Sweden's most famous optimist explains to Douglas why we should ignore politics and look on the bright side.
In the remote mountains on the Vermont / New Hampshire border, Daniel Hannan talks about Milton Friedman - from the cottage Friedman built as a summer retreat.
Watch Dan discuss with Douglas why freedom matters, why the free markets are as important today as ever before - and why he - Dan - is such a useless shot.
Comedian, author and all-round Brexit hero, Dominic Frisby in conversation with Douglas Carswell.
Listen to one of Britain's most controversial YouTubers on Brexit and politics, cultural relativism and human nature. Each week on average about half a million people watch him - often more than watch some of the establishment broadcasters.
As you listen to this calm, reasoned conversation, perhaps you might also ask why is it that those with views outside the parameters set by the intellectual elites, like Carl, are often vilified?
George shares his view on everything from Brexit to Extinction Rebellion.
He responds to the suggestion that the modern environmental movement is a cult-like movement, that gives meaning and purpose to people who previously might have joined their local church.
Britain's favourite historian explains why the Supreme Court's recent decision was so wrong - and provides some historic perspective on Brexit.
He also talks about English exceptionalism and why the idea of Parliamentary sovereignty is so central to our idea of national identity.
Set-backs in the Supreme Court. Bercow's bias. It might seem as if everything is going against Boris and the Brexiteers. But they are winning where it matters - with the voters.
Listen to Douglas explain why he thinks Boris will win.
Why wikipedia works. Internet freedom. Brexit. The media.
Listen to the founder of one of the great internet success stories, Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales, in this open and candid conversation.
A socialist, Grace explains what she thinks we need to do to change the economy. Douglas, a free marketeer, challenges her ideas.
They do find some surprising common ground.
Whatever happened to the SDP? They are back - offering a home to the politically homeless. Leader William Clouston talks to Douglas Carswell about his hope for real change.
William and Douglas, two old friends who both ran to be Conservative candidates against Tony Blair, share their ideas as to what we might do to make politics better.
Government officials want to tell us what to eat, drink and do. Why do we put up with it? They can't run the things governments are supposed to run, yet they presume to know what is right for the rest of us.
Listen to Christopher Snowdon of the Institute of Economic Affairs discuss the nanny state with Douglas Carswell.
The editor of Spiked Online looks at why political and cultural elites in the UK, US and Europe loath their own citizens. What does this former Marxist think about the monarchy? Why is getting the UK out of the EU so important?
Tune in as Douglas Carswell and Brendan O'Neill discuss.
Leading equality campaigner Peter Tatchell talks about everything from inter sectionalism and Islam to multiculturalism, gay rights, Israel and UK politics.
Socialism is a deadly idea - that refuses to die. Despite causing ruin and destruction in different countries and cultures, the old idea that a tiny elite can best order society and the economy by design is back.
Why are younger people more in favour of socialism than before? Why do those on the Left overlook the excesses of socialism and pretend it'll be different next time? How do we ensure there is no next time?
Listen to Kristian Niemietz talk to Douglas Carswell.
Rod Liddle explains why he thinks Brexit has been betrayed, and why the elite are so determined to derail the referendum result. He also talks about BBC bigotry against the views of ordinary people - and opens up about THAT interview on Newsnight. Plus, should immigration policy take into account questions of cultural compatibility?
Fed up with the polarised debate about Britain and the EU?
Listen to Douglas Carswell and Charles Grant - one a co-founder of the Leave campaign, the other a committed EU integrationist - discuss how best Europe might be organised. What might be the optimal relationship between the UK and the EU?
Two of those that have been heavily involved in the EU debate over the years find common ground and understanding.
Over 2 million people have watched his videos, on everything from the state of Brexit and Britain to Corbyn and the Iranian regime.
How has Mahyar built up such a following? Why is he such a proud Brexit campaigner?How did coming to Britain from Iran make him appreciate his adopted country?
What does the future hold for Britain after Brexit? And for freedom in Iran?
What's it like being a Brexit-backing Labour MP? What does Kate Hoey think about Jeremy Corbyn? How has Labour changed as a party over the past 30 years?
From Brexit and the Irish backstop to socialism and economic inequality, listen to Kate Hoey in this frank, in-depth discussion with Douglas Carswell.
Is Western culture superior to non-Western culture? Why are certain opinions being demonised? Why has politics become so toxic and tribal?
Join Douglas Carswell as he discusses this with radio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer.
Titania is obsessed about identity politics and overcoming the oppression that comes with her privileged background. She's a politically-correct social justice warrior, fighting against the patriarchy.
Meet her creator, the comic genius Andrew Doyle.
Matt Ridley is a best-selling author, science writer and peer. He talks to Douglas Carswell about battling for Brexit in the House of Lords, the science of climate change, and why the world is actually getting better.
Former revolutionary communist and now Brexit party MEP, Claire Fox is one of the most interesting people in British politics.
Listen to her talk Brexit, the Establishment and the need for radical change - with Douglas Carswell.
The rise of the extreme left. BBC bias and the cultural elite. The woke agenda. Brexit. The next Tory leader. Listen to Toby Young discuss some of the topical issues of the day with Douglas Carswell.