Free The Economy: Recent Episodes
Competitive Enterprise Institute
The Free Economy is a weekly podcast hosted by Richard Morrison of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, examining the intersection of news, policy, and economics featuring guests that include writers, policymakers, explorers, contrarians, and free thinkers of all kinds.
This week we cover auto tariffs, electricity supply and demand, and the future of the trucking workforce. Our interview is with Marc Wheat, General Counsel of Advancing American Freedom (AAF). We talk about the latest major publication from AAF, the Independence Index, for which Marc wrote the foreword and to which many of his colleagues contributed content.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover Social Security reform, what’s fueling state migration, and whether using prediction markets could impact your right to vote. This week Competitive Enterprise Institute Vice President Iain Murray interviews historian and author Arthur Herman about his most recent book, “Founder’s Fire: From 1776 to the Age of Trump.”
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover making home appliances great again, fighting price controls on healthcare, research on AI-fueled entrepreneurship, and a big new event on administrative law and the federal bureaucracy. Sean Higgins, research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute specializing in labor and employment issues. We talk about his latest study, “Don’t Panic: A Skeptic’s Guide to the AI Jobs Doomsday.”
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover the latest inflations numbers, reforming $1 trillion worth of federal grantmaking, and a new book on the Declaration of Independence. Our guest this week is Kimberlee Josephson, Associate Professor of Business Administration at Lebanon Valley College. We talk about fair trade coffee, carbon offsets, dolphin-safe tuna, and how retail businesses started selling virtue along with toothpaste and chocolates.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
Our guest this week is Richard Lorenc, formerly of the Foundation for Economic Education and Iron Light and now President & CEO of Lexandria, a digital education company focused on reigniting the American Spirit in the hearts of young people. We talk about the 250th anniversary of American independence, capitalism vs. socialism, the politics of Generation Z, and what comes next in the world of education reform.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover terrible advice on poverty from the United Nations, reforming the way we regulate banks, and possible new policy directions at the Federal Reserve. Our guest this week is John Berlau, Director of Finance Policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and author of George Washington: Entrepreneur: How Our Founding Father’s Private Business Pursuits Changed America and the World. We celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with a conversation about how the father of our country was also an innovator and businessman.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover reforming the SEC’s stock trading database, banning AI exports, a climate lawsuit from Boulder, Colorado, and the latest episode of the American Institute for Economic Research’s The Economist Next Door podcast. Our guest this week is Peggy Little, Senior Litigation Counsel at the New Civil Liberties Alliance. We talk about how the Securities and Exchange Commission has been gagging anyone who settles an enforcement action, and what NCLA and allies have been doing to overturn this unconstitutional limit on free speech.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover U.S. companies getting hammered by tariffs, jobs that are surprisingly not getting replaced by AI, and some good news for people whose assets have been seized by the police. Our guest this week is Stephen Davies, historian and author of the new book The Great Realignment: Why the New Right is Here to Stay. In that book, Stephen synthesizes decades of research to explain a fundamental shift in our political landscape from economic interest to national identity. This conversation features special guest interviewer Iain Murray, Vice President for Strategy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover America’s low-income churn, reforms to civil asset forfeiture, changes to vehicle emissions testing, a shout out to the new podcast Everyday Abundance. Our guest this week is Jared Walczak, Senior Fellow at the Tax Foundation and president of Walczak Policy Consulting. We’ll talk about the current vogue for raising taxes on millionaires and billionaires (and what to do when they all move out of your state).
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover promising new classroom technology, increasing productivity (and avoiding layoffs) with AI, and the repeal of the SEC’s climate disclosure rule. Our guest this week is Thomas Savidge, research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. We’ll talk about state budgets, pensions, government employees, unions, and the possibility of a federal bailout.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover bank privacy, SNAP benefits, a new study on tariffs, and a great new podcast about ideas and innovation. Our guest this week is Kent Lassman, president and CEO of the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We’ll talk about what it takes to run a Washington, DC nonprofit and do aggressive policy advocacy in 2026.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover higher inflation numbers, a strike on the Long Island Railroad, and new disability tech from Meta. Our guest this week is Parker Thayer, investigative researcher at the Capital Research Center. We’ll talk about the Medicaid billing fraud that has been uncovered across the country, and in particular the on-the-ground investigation in Columbus, Ohio that Parker took on with Luke Rosiak of Daily Wire.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover more legal headaches for the Trump tariffs, keeping kids safe in an AI world, and California’s latest government boondoggle. Our guest this week is Jarrett Skorup, vice president for marketing and communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan. We talk about his latest study, “Unions and ESG: From Worker Representation to Shareholder Activism.”
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover how to make the moral case for capitalism, affordable housing via regulatory reform, and tracking the economic resilience of all 50 states. Our guest this week is David Ditch, a Senior Analyst in Fiscal Policy at the Economic Policy Innovation Center. We talk about David’s recent study, “Highway Robbery: How Wasteful Diversions from the Highway Fund Pave the Road for Tax Hikes.”
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover childcare in the 50 states, employers and health coverage, the new Institute for Consumer Financial Choice at George Mason University, and rising costs for climate policy in New York. Our guest this week is Derek Freifels, CEO of Prospr Aligned. We’ll talk about federalism, taxes, regulation, and Derek’s recent article for National Review, “Why Corporate America Is Coming Home to the Heartland.”
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover the dwindling number of U.S. public companies, a pro-consumer merger in California, and how to end the housing affordability crisis. Our guest this week is Todd Myers, Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center. We’ll talk about what Earth Day and environmentalism mean for Americans in the 21st century.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover AI development in China, how large investors recycle homes, and the need for reform of the Clean Air Act. Our guest this week is Josh Bandoch, Head of Policy at the Illinois Policy Institute and author of the new book How to Get What You Want: Mastering the Art and Science of Persuasion. We talk about putting other people first, understanding that values come before logic, cultivating our emotional intelligence, and investing in long-term professional relationships.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover economic growth in China, the political legacy of Viktor Orban in Hungary, and the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. Our guest this week is Travis Fisher, director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute and previously our guest for Episode 49. We’ll talk about energy policy in a world of abundance, new demand from AI data centers, islands versus the grid, and how to create a large-scale reform of electricity regulation in the U.S.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover deficit spending, the burdens of Total Boomer Luxury Communism, and how to renounce the villainization of business. Our guest this week is Jessica Melugin, director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Technology & Innovation. We’ll talk about social media platforms, keeping kids safe online, why we shouldn’t be following Europe’s example, and how to protect our constitutional rights from government encroachment.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover income inequality, myths about homelessness, First Amendment protections for AI, and reforming unfunded mandates. Our guest this week is Gale Pooley of the Discovery Institute. We’ll talk about the death of Paul Ehrlich, the lives of Julian Simon and Norman Borlaug, the politics of population, and the ideas of growth, prosperity, innovation, and optimism.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover housing affordability, train safety, Paul Ehrlich (1932-2026), and Brian Doherty (1968-2026). Our guest this week is Richard Stern, Vice President of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise at Advancing American Freedom. We’ll talk about tariffs, the federal budget, tax policy, the national debt, and the North Star values that should guide economic policy.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations, fighting fraud in broadband deployment, and cutting red tape to boost housing affordability. Our guest this week is James Copland, senior fellow and director of legal policy at the Manhattan Institute. We talk about stock, bonds, cryptocurrency, the SEC, the CFTC, and the future of financial regulation in the U.S.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover housing abundance, capitalism’s approval rating, audits of state finances, and the consumer nostalgia of Stranger Things. Our guest this week is Douglas Carswell of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy. We talk about literacy, school choice, workforce development, taxes, and how the people of Mississippi are creating a new generation of prosperity for themselves and their neighbors.
Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover the Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariff powers, myths of the Great Recession, and fiduciary duty for asset managers in Oklahoma. Our guest this week is Spence Purnell of the R Street Institute. We talk about Big Tech companies, European regulators, compliance costs, and the First Amendment.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we cover the sneaky federal cause of high housing prices, record outflows from ESG investment funds, and why YouTube and Instagram shouldn’t be legally liable for the emotional problems of anxious teenagers. Our guest this week is Alex Durante of the Tax Foundation. We talk about the impact of Trump tariff policy on revenues, economic growth, and jobs.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog. Interview transcripts are at greatcapitalism.substack.com.
This week we talk about Consumer-Regulated Electricity, the amazing falling U.S. poverty rate, and how smart TVs are keeping us all connected. Our guest this week is Kevin Kosar, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. We’ll talk about the toxic Congress, the secret Congress, and how the legislative branch can reform itself (with our help).
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about satellite shot clocks at the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh’s digital-dollar beliefs, the burden of aluminum tariffs, and empowering state attorneys general to sue over credit card fees. Our guest this week is Justin Callais, chief economist of the Archbridge Institute. We’ll talk about education, entrepreneurship, taxes, federalism, and which state has the most social mobility.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the last 50 years of regulatory reform, a new study on climate adaptation, and reforms to Kentucky’s property tax system. Our guest this week is Brian Albrecht, chief economist of the International Center for Law and Economics. We talk about economic growth, happiness, statistics, and the meaning of gross domestic product, or GDP.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about making a living in podcasting, confronting our mounting national debt, and assessing President Trump’s new healthcare plan. Our guest this week is Grant Dever of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, also known as FREOPP. We’ll talk about energy, abundance, permitting, affordability, and the SPEED Act.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about Trump’s 10% credit card interest proposal (and the dangers of populist economics in general), a new report on debanking from Cato Institute analyst (and previous Free the Economy guest) Nick Anthony, and, via previous guest Joey Politano, analysis of the blue-collar jobs that America is losing. Our guest this week is Russ Greene of the Prime Mover Institute. We talk about social security, taxes, retired workers, intergenerational equity, and what Russ has inspired the rest of us to start calling Total Boomer Luxury Communism.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about communist housing policy in New York City, the best economics and history books to read in 2026, a legal setback for unions in California and New York, and the hottest gadgets from CES in Las Vegas. Our guest this week is University of Alabama historian David Beito. We’ll talk about the New Deal, World War II, court packing, civil liberties, and his recent book, FDR: A New Political Life.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about corporate real estate investing, woke pension funds, changing fuel economy rules, and questions about a possible Trump Federal Reserve nominee. Our guest this week is Derek Scissors of the American Enterprise Institute and China Beige Book. We’ll talk about manufacturing, Trump policy, President Xi’s plans for Taiwan, and whether we should give up the Bill of Rights to get more bridges and high-speed trains.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about tariff refunds, Affordable Care Act subsidies, Ryan Young’s Books of the Year for 2025, and how Santa landed on Trump’s naughty list. Our guest this week is Marlo Lewis, Jr., senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We talk about greenhouse gases, the Environmental Protection Agency’s “endangerment finding,” climate models, human health, and the future of environmental policy.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the decline of electric vehicles, liberation for home appliances, the failure of tariffs to deliver new jobs, and the rise of climate realism. Our guest this week is James Erwin, Director of Innovation Policy at Americans for Tax Reform. We’ll talk about consumer finance, bank regulators, Elizabeth Warren’s view of the world, and when the government is allowed to violate your privacy.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the economic impact of net-zero policies in blue states and Europe, top targets for environmental policy reform in 2026, a new report on digital debanking from Congress, and why 38% of Stanford students are claiming to be disabled. Our guest this week is Neil Bradley, executive vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. We’ll talk about taxes, regulation, free enterprise, innovation, and how we can create an economy where everyone can prosper.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about our 150th episode anniversary party, the documentary Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand, the new $140,000-a-year poverty level, billionaire envy, and socialist deregulation of small businesses in New York City. Our guest this week is Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in fiscal policy at Americans for Prosperity and author of the excellent new book Fiscal Democracy in America: How a Balanced Budget Amendment Can Restore Sound Governance. We’ll talk about federal spending, the national debt and how it’s dragging down our economy, and why we need to add a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we celebrate the show’s sesquicentennial anniversary – that is, our 150th episode. We look back at the dozens of smart, funny, passionate, and insightful guests we’ve had over the past three years and let you hear from several in their own words. From finance and tech to pop culture and political theory, our guest experts provided us with the data and analysis to make sense of the modern economy and world we see around us every day.
Thank you to everyone who has been a guest, helped promote the show, or listened to an episode. We’re looking forward to making hundreds more.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison and edited by Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about changes in consumer credit, disappearing fast-food jobs in California, and six things the climate movement gets wrong about China. Our guest this week is popular economics Substacker and chart maker extraordinaire Joey Politano of Apricitas Economics and The Argument. We talk about tariffs, tech jobs, federalism, housing abundance, and more.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about Social Security’s cost of living, conserving rare earth minerals, and why California keeps losing tech jobs. Our guest this week is Prof. Jeremy Horpedahl, director of the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics, associate professor of economics at the University of Central Arkansas, and contributor at Economists Writing Every Day. We talk about economic statistics and what we often get wrong about inflation, unemployment, wages, and tariffs.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about administrative law judges, AI innovation saving lives, environmental regulation creating more wildfires, and more research on the fight against corporate welfare. Our interview this week is with Craig Piercy, CEO of the American Nuclear Society. We talk about innovation, abundance, start-up ventures, regulatory reform, and the future of affordable energy.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the unintended consequences of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, decarbonization of economic growth, and resources for reporting government corruption at the local level. Our interview this week is with Jeremy Nighohossian, senior fellow and economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We talk about the government shutdown, insurance subsidies, the Affordable Care Act, big pharma, and how to introduce price discipline into healthcare spending.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, why we don’t need a government agency for jobs data, how market trade builds social capital, and a new article on the managerial tyranny of Boomer environmentalism. Our interview this week is with Stephen Perkins, Chief Operating Officer of the American Conservation Coalition. We talk about oil and gas, wind and solar, permitting and zoning, transmission lines, and the future of U.S. energy abundance.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the need to build more infrastructure in the UK, an award for public finance leadership in Oklahoma, teaching students to actually read in Mississippi, and shifting the Overton Window on corporate welfare. Our interview is with Ed Hudgins, founder of the Human Achievement Alliance. We’ll talk about innovation, optimism, technological development, and the future of upwing thinking.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover a new study on pharmaceutical tariffs, whether to expect a new Great Depression (via Phil Magness and Marc Wheat in National Review), and how the U.S. auto industry is souring on the electric vehicle revolution. Our interview this week is with Romina Boccia, director of budget and entitlement policy at the Cato Institute, editor of Debt Dispatch on Substack, and co-author of the new book "Reimagining Social Security: Global Lessons for Retirement Policy Changes." We talk about working, saving, budget deficits, and what it will take to reform America’s flagship program for retirement security.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the future of financial regulation, the end of the left vs. right distinction in politics, and how we all just dodged a bullet on alcohol and public health. Our interview this week is with Alex Trembath, deputy director of the Breakthrough Institute. We’ll talk about energy, housing, bureaucracy, special-interest politics, and the emergent coalition of the abundance movement.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover potential changes to quarterly reporting for public companies, state-level AI regulations, spiking gas prices in California, and cosmetology licenses for sale in D.C. Our interview this week is with Vance Ginn, host of the Let People Prosper podcast, economist at Americans for Tax Reform, and co-author of the new book on health care policy, Empower Patients: Two Doctor's Cure for Healthcare. We’ll talk about third-part payments, employer tax deductions, Medicare, Medicaid, Health Savings Accounts, and how Americans can take back more control over their own medical treatment and health outcomes.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the latest jobs numbers, the emergent community of abundance fans, the limits to taxing billionaires, and eliminating an illegal federal agency. Our interview this week is with Matt Mitchell, senior fellow in the Centre for Human Freedom at the Fraser Institute. We’ll talk about tariffs, prosperity, international comparisons, and the best policy for a global economy.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the Trump tariffs being struck down, Biden’s competition order being vacated, and new research on housing affordability. Our interview this week is with Kevin Williamson, national correspondent at The Dispatch and host of the How the World Works podcast. We’ll have a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from restaurant food waste to tariffs, wealth disparities, economic development, marginal costs and benefits, and the perpetual delusion that government can solve all of our problems for us.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Ray Dalio’s Big Debt Cycle, scandal in climate finance, jobs destroyed by tariffs, why AI can’t replace free markets, and the debut of the new publication "The Argument." Our interview this week is with Peter Lipsett, Vice President of DonorsTrust and host of the Giving Ventures podcast. We’ll talk about the right side of the modern political spectrum and the diversity it contains, looking at the differences between traditionalists, libertarians, fusionists, Catholic and Jewish and conservatives, and everything in between.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover White House intervention in corporate ownership, the nation’s falling economic freedom ranking, and welcome new reforms to the Endangered Species Act. Our interview this week is with David McGarry, Research Director at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. We’ll talk about stadium subsidies, special interests, labor union favoritism, municipal zoning, and who should have to pay for infrastructure projects in big cities.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover new inflation data, public attitudes about Social Security, and California’s self-inflicted energy crisis. Our interview this week is with Kevin Corinth, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute. We’ll talk about social welfare spending, early childhood development, economic mobility, the Earned Income Tax Credit, benefits fraud, and proposals for a universal basic income.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover controversy at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, myths of the auto industry, and a new SPAC from the Trump kids. Our interview this week is with Emma Camp, associate editor at Reason magazine and author of the forthcoming book "Good Boundaries: Essays on the Age of Risk-Aversion." We’ll talk about Zoomers, online culture, college campuses, tradwives and girlbosses, the discourse-industrial complex, and how AI is changing modern society.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the Trump administration’s AI action plan, Detroit’s unlikely rebirth, pushing back on EU tech regulation, and why the golden age of air travel is now. Our interview this week is with Norbert Michel, vice president at the Cato Institute, director of the Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, and the author of the excellent book Crushing Capitalism: How the Stagnation Narrative is Threatening the American Dream. We’ll talk about populism, tariffs, rising wages, industrial policy, and economic freedom.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Dodd-Frank’s 15th anniversary, a victory for homeowners in Oregon, and an alternative to socialist grocery stores in New York City. Our interview this week is with John Charles, president of the Cascade Policy Institute in Portland, Oregon. We’ll talk about public transit, taxes, budgets, declining ridership, and what comes next for America’s bus and rail networks.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Trump tariffs, Obama’s endorsement of housing abundance, and why the green energy industry needs more market discipline. Our interview this week is with John Mozena, president of the Center for Economic Accountability. We’ll talk about the new study by John and our host Richard Morrison, titled “Corporate Social Irresponsibility: After ESG, activist investors should side with taxpayers.” We’ll cover subsidies, tax abatements, cronyism, the Ferguson Riots, Amazon HQ2, and the path forward for responsible business practice.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week’s episode features Corbin Barthold, Internet Policy Counsel at TechFreedom and host of the Tech Policy Podcast. This is a special dual episode of both shows, featuring a conversation about the frontiers of the artificial intelligence revolution. We’ll talk about LLMs, doomers, deepfakes, epistemic bubbles, and how to make art in the 21st century.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover housing abundance in California, the meaning of a market economy, union privileges for government workers, and the decline in heart attack deaths. Our interview this week is with David Clement, North American Affairs Manager for the Consumer Choice Center. We’ll talk about alcohol, cancer, public health, safety warnings, and risk fatigue.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the failure of postal banking, Trump (again) pausing the TikTok ban, and the political crack-up between unions and the Democratic party. Our interview this week is with Jerry Bowyer, CEO of Bowyer Research and host of the Meeting Minds podcast. We talk about ESG investing, fiduciary duty, Blackrock, Bud Light, and the difference between shareholders and stakeholders.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover FreedomFest 2025, the FDA’s block on effective sunblock, good news about critical minerals, and Walmart’s expanding drone fleet. Our interview this week is with Dan Rothschild, director of the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity at the Ronald Reagan Institute. We’ll talk about political leadership, U.S. history, taxes, Social Security, and the future of American prosperity.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover reforms to the Endangered Species Act, attacks on U.S. tech firms, nuclear power innovation, and an exciting new book on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. Our interview this week is with Sally Pipes, President and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute. We’ll talk about healthcare, pharmaceutical drugs, price controls, and the expensive work of research and development.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover donor privacy, the DOGE legacy, and the impact of import taxes on the auto industry. Our interview this week is with Justin Callais, chief economist at the Archbridge Institute. We’ll talk about tariffs, exemptions, cronyism, inefficiencies, and regulatory capture.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover new research on trade and tariffs, how to understand market forces, and good news for coral reefs. Our interview this week is with Caroline Melear, Resident Fellow in Finance at the R Street Institute. We’ll talk about consumer finance, interest rates, the Credit Card Competition Act, and why interest rates are just regular prices.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Jamie Dimon on tariff jitters, the Tax Foundation on the One Big Beautiful Bill, Jesse Walker on Biden cheapfake accusations, and Devin Watkins on dishwasher freedom. Our interview this week is with Deric Tilson, senior nuclear energy analyst at The Breakthrough Institute. We’ll talk about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, small modular reactors, the Inflation Reduction Act, and how to tell when an infant industry is all grown up.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover farm tariffs, the decline in green investing, and the effort to stop state governments from regulating AI. Our interview this week is with Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute. We’ll talk about healthcare, poverty, federalism, and the future of Medicaid.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the economic slowdown from tariffs, more accountability for independent agencies in the federal government, and riding the rails with the Department of Transportation. Our interview this week is with Destry Edwards, director of the new documentary on American political history, Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand. We’ll talk about the unlikely presidency of Chester A. Arthur, government corruption, civil service reform, and how one ordinary American changed the course of history.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover workplace injuries, MAGA antitrust in theory and practice, portable benefits for gig workers, and the new book Crushing Capitalism: How Populist Policies Are Threatening the American Dream. Our interview this week is with Emily Ekins, vice president and director of polling at the Cato Institute. We’ll talk about Cato’s 2025 Fiscal Policy National Survey and how Americans feel about the economy, government spending, and prospect of higher taxes next year.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the political roots of totalitarianism, why we should put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out to pasture, the World Bank’s pivot on nuclear power, and human environmental impact in Medieval Europe. Our interview this week is with Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith Fellow in Regulatory Studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We’ll talk about the costs of federal regulation, opportunities for reform, and how much of the DOGE revolution will survive court review.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover teaching with AI, clearing the way for new nuclear development, and eliminating soda and candy from government food aid programs. Our interview this week is with Ryan Young, Senior Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He has plenty of problems with where economic, trade, and tariff policy is going right now, so we’ll talk about what to do instead.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover smartphones for kids, insomnia and anxiety in pre-industrial times, and a blueprint for modernizing the Environmental Protection Agency. Our interview this week is with Michael Coon, Associate Professor of Economics in the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa. We talk about everything tariff-related, including comparative advantage, global supply chains, exemptions and subsidies, and why we care more about steel than plastic.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Republicans for the Green New Deal, diminishing returns from industrial policy in China, and the bottleneck on nuclear development in the United States. Our interview this week is with Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy & Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum and the host of the District of Conservation podcast. We talk about affordable and reliable energy, economic growth, the history of conservation, the abundance agenda, and why time has run out for “all of the above” policy rhetoric.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover America’s founding principles, the Cato Institute’s recommendations for reforming financial regulation, why Republicans shouldn’t be busting the SALT cap, and declining egg prices in historical perspective. Our interview this week is with Vinnie Vernuccio of the Institute for the American Worker. We talk about labor unions, independent contractors, right-to-work laws, port automation, and the future of the American workforce.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover retirement investing, pivoting to India, housing on federal land, and priorities for slashing federal spending. Our interview this week is with Dominic Pino of National Review. We talk about tariffs, labor unions, tax cuts, pensions, congressional politics, and why we love our nation’s hard-working farmers.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Trump tariffs, the death of the climate hawks, and California’s experiment with fast food wages. Our interview this week is with Jeff Westling, Director of Technology and Innovation Policy at the American Action Forum. We talk about broadcast media, the Federal Communications Commission, news distortion, the First Amendment, and the future of streaming platforms.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover executive branch powers at the Supreme Court, BP’s pivot back to being an oil and gas company, and the trials and tribulations of Bud Light. Our interview this week is with Matt Cole, CEO of Strive and CIO of Strive Asset Management. We talk about protecting the retirement savings of Americans, corporate purpose, financial regulation, and the role of capitalism in the modern world.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover poverty in Illinois, J.D. Vance on AI, the future of the Jones Act and the limits of the president’s impoundment powers. Our interview this week is with Stephanie Smith, president and CEO of the Alabama Policy Institute. We talk about spending taxpayer dollars, budget reform, cost-sharing with the feds, and the state-level swamp of special interests.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover public confidence in the economy, California’s electric vehicle mandate, the prospect of a sovereign wealth fund for the U.S., and what investors talk about when they gather in Las Vegas. Our interview this week is with Nicholas Anthony, policy analyst with the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives. We’ll talk all about debanking, including questions about free expression, reputational risk, money laundering, cryptocurrency, and what happens when your bank account gets cancelled.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover DEI mandates, financial surveillance at the Securities and Exchange Commission, medical fraud among Alzheimer's researchers, and why Congress should defund green energy subsidies. Our interview this week is with Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and the man behind the #1 trade show in the world, the legendary Consumer Electronics Show, held every January in Las Vegas. He’s also the author of the recent book, "Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes." We talk about the impacts of Covid-19, succeeding as an entrepreneur, responding to market forces, and why the government does not know enough to plan tomorrow’s technologies.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer and editor is Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Our interview this week is with OJ Oleka, CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation. We’ll talk about how the new administration will affect state financial officers, what states can do about ESG, and the varied ways financial officers can have an impact in their states.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison and co-produced by Destry Edwards. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover how the feds are forcing your bank to spy on you, a new strategy for housing abundance, and a promising new policy on crypto and digital assets from the White House. Our interview this week is with Susan Dudley, founder and Senior Scholar at George Washington University’s Regulatory Studies Center and former administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. We’ll talk about federal regulation, Trump’s executive orders, what to expect from Elon Musk and DOGE, and the potential legal challenges ahead.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Trump’s executive orders, the demographics of the 119th Congress, our nation’s narrowing fiscal space, reforms to ESG investing, and a new White House appointee in the healthcare space. Our interview this week is with Rachel Barkley, director of Able Americans, a program of the National Center for Public Policy Research. We’ll talk about disability accommodations, family formation, occupational therapy, caregiver responsibilities, and healthcare resources for the differently abled.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the Los Angeles wildfires, reforms to high-skilled immigration, new leadership at the Department of Energy, legal peril for ESG investing, and a new agenda for the 119th Congress. Our interview this week is with Scott Winship, director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute. We talk about blue-collar wages, social welfare spending, tax credits, and whether the U.S. should be more like Denmark and Sweden.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover fake endangered species, Pennsylvania’s climate policy showdown, a robust defense of property rights in New York, and Biden’s lame-duck attack on offshore energy development. Our interview this week is with journalist, author, and legendary public policy hooligan Jim Bovard. We talk about government reform, freedom of speech, the legacy of the FBI, and whether it makes sense to optimistic about shrinking government.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover how Americans feel about their jobs, the minerals we’ll need to build the future, and lingering inflation fears. Our interview this week is with Hester Peirce, Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We talk about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, climate-related disclosures, regulatory harmonization with Europe, voluntary vs. mandatory standards, and reform ideas for the SEC.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover weaponization of financial regulation, the Kroger-Albertsons merger, and a spirited defense of ultra-processed foods. Our interview this week is with Mark Calabria, former Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and author of the 2023 book
Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted. We talk about interest rates, affordability, the Fannie Mae conservatorship, housing policy in Trump’s second term, and the future of the mortgage market.Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover new climate disclosure rules for public companies, the case against price controls on credit card networks, and why tariffs can’t pay for tax cuts. Our interview is with Erica York of the Tax Foundation. We talk about the big fight over tax cuts and the federal budget brewing in the new 119th Congress. We ask: Will the temporary provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act be extended? What about eliminating taxes on tips and Social Security income? Will Republican tax cutplans expand the deficit? And can Elon Musk really cut $2 trillion from the federal budget in one year?
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover new leadership at the SEC, China’s ban on critical mineral exports, conservative fiscal reform ideas, and the health toll of not embracing nuclear power. Our interview is with David Bahnsen of the Capital Record podcast and the Bahnsen Group. We’ll talk about the value of work, whether Americans have gotten lazy, the work from home vs return to the office debate, and why retirement should be more than just a 30-year vacation.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the DOGE effort to reform government spending, survey results about transportation choices, and a sad loss for the liberty movement. Our interview is with Patrick Hedger of NetChoice. We talk about legal troubles and disputes in the tech world from Google and the Department of Justice to how both red states and blue states have decided to limit your privacy and freedom of expression (for the children).
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover student loans, revenue from tariffs, democracy in Hong Kong, and the impact of podcasts on the 2024 election. Our interview is with Jarrett Dieterle of the R Street Institute. We talk about beer, wine, tequila, and all the government policies affecting the price and availability of your favorite drinks.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the death of ESG investing, next moves on regulatory reform, Wall Street enthusiasm for a new administration, and Saudi Arabia’s new city in the desert. Our interview is with Jack Salmon of Philanthropy Roundtable. We talk about what tax and budget reforms we might expect to see in 2025, from Social Security and Medicare to low-income housing, energy subsidies, and the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover a new vision for the Securities and Exchange Commission, affordable housing in Hong Kong, and how Millennials are killing it financially. Our interview is with Nick Loris of C3 Solutions. We talk about renewables, fossil fuels, transmission lines, and the emerging renaissance of nuclear power in the United States.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover whether Americans feel better off than they were four years ago, why we have more billion-dollar natural disasters than we used to, where tomorrow’s strategic minerals will come from, and why we shouldn’t subject new technology to obsolete rules. Our interview is with Thomas Savidge of the American Institute for Economic Research. We talk about public debt, government spending, interest rates, money printing, and the looming fiscal cliff.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover a new ranking of state governors, reforms to emergency powers, new research on working from home, misguided mining policy, and a podcast recommendation for people who like to have fun. Our interview is with Bill Wirtz of the Consumer Choice Center. We talk about farming, climate change, subsides, and international trade.
Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover record-high budget deficits, green trade wars, and what U.S. adults are watching on TikTok. Our interview is with Abundance Institute CEO and co-founder Chris Koopman. We talk about technology, optimism, artificial intelligence, barriers to growth, and the future of abundance.
Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover striking dock workers at U.S. ports, free-market innovation in healthcare, and the changing pattern of federal transfer payments. Our interview this week is with James Broughel, senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.
We talk about government regulation at the state level, reforms for the permitting process, public sector accountability, and how to create efficiencies where none existed before.Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover entrepreneurship in Africa, a lawsuit over affordable luxury handbags, and European deforestation rules. Our interview this week is with Nick Morgan, president of the Investor Choice Advocates Network. We talk about big government, small investors, the burdens of financial regulation, and how to sue the SEC.Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison.
Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover poll results on corporate social responsibility, the plight of California landlords, hard times for cable TV, and the democratic deficit of private-sector unions. Our interview this week is with Gonzalo Schwarz, president of the Archbridge Institute. We talk about economic mobility, state politics, the American Dream, and where to move to improve your life.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover weaponized financial regulation, poverty policy beyond handouts, and Italy’s call to slow down the electric vehicle revolution. Our interview this week is with Eric Boehm, reporter at Reason magazine and host of the podcast series Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. We talk about journalism, U.S. politics, trade, healthcare, and the government regulations that are currently making our life worse.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover social media censorship, automation at U.S. ports, and the property market crash in China. Our interview this week is with Geoffrey Manne, president of the International Center for Law and Economics. We talk about movies, TV shows, writers, actors, competition, and the future of streaming entertainment.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the new book “What Went Wrong with Capitalism?,” the problem with price controls, Gen Z employees calling in sick, and an upcoming conference on financial privacy. Our interview this week is with Jennifer Huddleston, senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute. We talk about consumer privacy, government databases, identity theft, revealed preferences, and legislative proposals to avoid.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
This week we report from the State Policy Network’s annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona and some of the great reform proposals being put forward by groups like the Property and Environment Research Center, the Institute for Justice, the Mountain States Policy Center, and Opportunity Arkansas. Our interview this week is with Patrick Carroll, managing editor at the Foundation for Economic Education. We talk about artificial intelligence, job losses, creative destruction, innovation, and economic resiliency.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover corporations playing politics, Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat, and a tale of two high-speed rail projects. Our interview this week is with Eric Peterson, policy director at Satoshi Action Fund. We talk about Bitcoin, banking, civil liberties, due process, and the future of cryptocurrency.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover weaponization of banking rules, the massive cost of federal regulation, and politicized pension fund management. Our interview this week is with Andrew Stuttaford, editor of National Review’s Capital Matters. We talk about macroeconomic trends, subsidies and industrial policy, tax cuts, interest rates, and economic growth.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers, overturning the FCC’s universal service fee, and pushing back on rude customers in Japan. Our interview this week is with Marc Scribner, Senior Transportation Policy Analyst at the Reason Foundation. We talk about mass transit, organized labor, construction costs, and whether the U.S. should try to be more like Europe.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover state-level regulatory reform, the opinions of Latino voters, Biden’s tax on stock buybacks, and another cool new podcast you should try. Our interview this week is with Sal Amadeo, documentary filmmaker, YouTuber, musician, and proprietor of Quite Studios and the Dead Malls of Discord server. We talk about shopping malls, third places, the retail economy, shady property developers, and the future of the American economy.
Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover Capital One buying Discover, solutions for high housing prices, China’s soft-power investment strategy, and President Biden’s call for national rent control. Our interview this week is with Kurt Couchman, senior fellow at Americans for Prosperity. We’ll talk about shrinkflation, government spending, growing deficits, the cost-of-living crisis, and how inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon.Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the end of Chevron deference at the Supreme Court, the economic impact of future Trump tariffs, the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to ban non-compete agreements, and evolving American attitudes toward the role and scope of government. Our interview this week is with Ronald Bailey, science correspondent for Reason Magazine. We’ll talk about innovation, growth, optimism, and the new progress movement. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover how the SEC is going to spam investors with a deluge of low-quality disclosures, the Supreme Court’s decision on social media censorship in Murthy v. Missouri, and the massive scope of Covid-era tax fraud. Our interview this week is with Scott Hodge, president emeritus & senior policy advisor at the Tax Foundation and the author of the excellent new book Taxocracy: What You Don't Know About Taxes and How They Rule Your Daily Life. We talk about deductions, perverse incentives, reform options, and the reason 18th century British buildings had so few windows. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the SEC’s new climate rule, the recent Supreme Court decision on income taxes, and why the Social Security Administration has finally updated its jobs list from 1977. Our interview this week is with Timothy Sandefur of the Goldwater Institute. We talk about cronyism, economic development, protecting taxpayers, and amending state constitutions. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover pork-barrel spending in Congress, reforming federal guidance documents, restaurants with minimum age requirements, and the most popular jobs for young workers. Our interview this week is with Josh Bandoch of the Illinois Policy Institute. We talk about poverty, opportunity, education, jobs, and empowerment. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Scooter Scheafer. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover regulatory burdens on small businesses, common-sense solutions to poverty, a legal challenge to the TikTok ban, and American attitudes on the state of the middle class. Our interview this week is with Prof. Siri Terjesen of Florida Atlantic University. We talk about the history of capitalism, enlightened executives, family firms vs. public companies, and the importance of keeping your eye on the bottom line. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Scooter Scheafer. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover advances in dentistry, the slow pace of EV charger deployment, a victory for free speech at the Supreme Court, and China’s disappearing Internet. Our interview this week is with Joey Politano, editor of Apricitas Economics. We talk about the vibecession, unemployment, economic growth, the abundance agenda, and the future of competition with China. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the prospect of Inflation Reduction Act 2.0, rising consumer confidence, the perils of stress bragging, and a new collection of essays about legendary economist Adam Smith. Our interview this week is with Phil Magness, the David J. Theroux Chair in Political Economy at the Independent Institute. We talk about capitalism, slavery, classical liberalism, and keeping the historians honest. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover attitudes toward social media companies, the guerilla war over ESG investing, YIMBY housing reforms in Austin, and new research on high-skilled immigration. Our interview this week is with Peter Lipsett, vice president at DonorsTrust. We talk about charitable giving, tax deductions, donor privacy, and how to make the world a better place. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover the war on prices, the great un-wokening of corporate America, the attack on credit card points and miles, and why maternal health in the U.S. is doing just fine. Our interview this week is with Claire Kittle Dixon, executive director of the non-profit recruiting and staffing agency Talent Market. We’ll talk about finding the right job when you’re looking, choosing the right person when you’re hiring, making a career in the non-profit world, and leaving corporate America to follow your passion. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover bringing your parents to a job interview, the case against a universal basic income, and why we shouldn’t use science fiction to regulate AI. Our interview this week is with Corbin Barthold, Internet Policy Counsel at TechFreedom and host of the Tech Policy Podcast. We talk about the history of podcasting, how consumer tech impacts political alliances, how people build virtual communities, and why the pessimists are usually wrong. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover nuclear radiation, luxury handbags, rent control, net neutrality, and malaria. Our interview this week is with Will Rinehart, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. We talk about nature vs. human creation, anxiety over social change, how the government is going to regulate AI, and the future of techno-optimism. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover the diamond jubilee of the Philadelphia Society, the cost of government regulation in the UK, the birth of the Abundance Institute, and the attempt to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest rule on credit card late fees. Our interview this week is with Kendall Cotton, president of the Frontier Institute. We talk about affordable housing, red versus blue in state politics, the glories of federalism, and how Montana can reclaim its crown as king of minerals and mining. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover venture capitalists fighting red tape, challenges to electric vehicle adoption, Americans sleeping on the job, a possible vaccine for chlamydia, and political bias at National Public radio. Our interview this week is with Alexander Hammond, author of Heroes of Progress: 65 People Who Changed the World. We talk about the men and woman who improved life for millions of their fellow human beings, from Johannes Gutenberg and James Madison to Frederick Douglass and Norman Borlaug. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover Gen Z job satisfaction, dumb biotech policy in the European Union, and figuring out how little the average American knows about taxes. Our interview this week is with Jenin Younes of the New Civil Liberties Alliance. We talk about social media, shadow banning, Covid-19, jawboning, and the limits of the First Amendment. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover how honeybees came back from colony collapse disorder, why you shouldn’t believe the government’s nutrition advice, and surprising new research on corporate profits and diverse management teams. Our interview this week is with Brad Polumbo of Based Politics and the Damage Control podcast. We talk about the wild world of online politics, including trolls, polarization, disinformation, and whether Congress should ban TikTok. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover how to rebuild after the Baltimore bridge collapse, legal challenges to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new climate disclosure rule, and how China gets an edge by continuing to identify as a developing country. Our interview this week is with Liya Palagashvili of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. We’ll talk about jobs, full time vs. part time, contractors and gig work, California’s experiment with Assembly Bill 5, recent action from the Department of Labor, and why working mothers could really use more career flexibility. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover the future of AI and employment, why we shouldn’t trust Chinese economic statistics, and how the Biden administration is sticking its nose into the global steel industry. Our interview this week is with Prof. Peter Jaworski of Georgetown University. We’ll talk about his new study about the ethics of organ and plasma donation, how compensating donors helps save lives, his book “Markets without Limits,” why you should go out and donate plasma right away, and what a world with more transplantable kidneys would look like. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover the Securities and Exchange Commission’s controversial new rule on climate change, federal science policy and indigenous knowledge, and California’s curious Panera loophole to paying the state minimum wage. Our interview this week is with Walter Olson, senior fellow at the Cato Institute. We’ll talk about his new study about election integrity, “Efficient, Timely and Reliable: A Framework for Election Law.” We cover voter ID requirements, voter registration rules, Trump’s 2020 election lawsuits, and what individual states can do to make elections run smoother and count votes faster.
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This week we cover fake environmentalism and the need to build, a look at policymaking inside the National People’s Congress in China, the new normal for remote workers, and how the Federal Reserve is managing inflation worries and economic growth. Our interview this week is with Iain Murray, Vice President for Strategy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We talk about his newly published study, “A New Birth of Freedom: Free Markets, the Institutions of Liberty, and the Common Good."
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This week we cover an environmental conference in Miami, allegedly underfunded government schools, Google’s AI diversity debacle, and new data on how Americans are using social media. Our interview this week is with John Tillman, CEO of the American Culture Project. We talk about elite influence, independent voters, survey data, and cultural attitudes toward economic freedom. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover the future of environmental policy, rare earth minerals in Wyoming, and what we can learn from the merger of Capital One and Discover. Our interview this week is with Deborah Collier, Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Citizens Against Government Waste. We talk about net neutrality, ISPs, the Federal Communication Commission, and how well the government does at managing its own tech and telecom projects.
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This week we cover Biden’s attack on shrinkflation, barriers to workplace flexibility, and a motherlode of domestic lithium. Our interview this week is with Patrick Gleason, Vice President of State Affairs at Americans for Tax Reform. We talk about reducing barriers to work, changes in state tax law, reforming business regulations, and what economically (and demographically) successful states can teach to the ones that are falling behind. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover Elon Musk’s controversial pay package, protecting children online, and the Biden administration’s slamming the breaks on new natural gas projects. Our interview this week is with Matt Mittelsteadt, a research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. We talk about artificial intelligence computing applications, what you can do with them, and how the government wants to regulate them. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover elite opinion versus the average American, the popularity of vocational training, why Millennials are suddenly investing more like old people, and the value proposition from higher taxes. Our interview this week is with Andrew Langer, Director of the Center for Regulatory Freedom. We talk about economic growth, business lobbying, regulatory capture, and how we can deregulate to stimulate. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover an environmental culture war, foreign investment in U.S. manufacturing, corporate diversity efforts, and the call to return to the office for federal workers. Our interview this week is with Michelle Minton, a senior policy analyst at the Reason Foundation. We talk about vaping, drinking, nutrition, and the federal government’s uneven record when it comes to issuing public health advice. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover the old-fashioned roots of ESG investing, the blocked merger of JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, and the surprising truth about worker satisfaction in the U.S. Our interview this week is with Sam Gregg, a Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy at the American Institute for Economic Research. We’ll talk about trade policy, economic freedom, and the virtues of a commercial republic. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover emergency federal spending, workplace management trends for 2024, suppressing speech about public health, and defending Bitcoin’s energy use. Our interview this week is with Nick Sorrentino, co-founder and editor of Against Crony Capitalism. We talk about free enterprise, taxpayer giveaways, economic development, transparency in finance, and how to keep business leaders honest. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover slow-moving infrastructure projects, the impact of the conservative boycott of Bud Light, good and bad news on nuclear power, and return-to-the-office discipline from corporate managers. Our interview this week is with Betsy Sanz, an attorney with the Institute for Justice (IJ). We talk about the current attempt by a Georgia rail company to use eminent domain to compel the sale of private land, and how IJ and their clients are fighting back. We also cover the legacy of property rights jurisprudence in the case of Kelo v. New London (2005) and beyond.
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This week we cover the legislative record of House of Representatives in 2023, the proliferation of conferences about ESG investing, the sketchy status of the carbon offset market, and why it’s time for humans to go back to the moon. Our interview this week is with Nicholas Anthony, a policy analyst at the Cato Institute. We talk about the prospects and perils of a central bank digital currency in the U.S., including privacy concerns, monetary stability, and the prospect for political abuse via social credit policies. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover social mobility in the 50 states, Elizabeth Warren’s revolving door with Wall Street, the latest power grab from the Food and Drug Administration, and the welcome resurgence of an anti-cronyism news source. Our interview this week is with Adam Thierer, a senior fellow for the Technology & Innovation team at the R Street Institute. We talk about AI, antitrust, permissionless innovation, and why Europe has no big tech companies. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover people who fetishize old homes, the big AI risk no one’s talking about, how environmentalist activists are losing the climate class war, and the fatigue Americans are feeling around tipping. Our interview this week is with Kevin Kosar, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. We talk about budgets and staffing in Congress, regulatory review, fundraising and re-election campaigns, and what reforms we hope to see to how the House and Senate operate. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we cover the housing abundance agenda, antitrust concerns about corporate climate alliances, the future of global nuclear power capacity, and the Supreme Court’s consideration of tax issues in Moore v. United States. Our interview this week is with Chelsea Follett, managing editor of HumanProgress.org. We talk about her fascinating new book, Centers of Progress: 40 Cities That Changed the World. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover the political path toward abundance, the need for permitting reform beyond the National Environmental Policy Act, the Biden administration’s continuing assault on gas stoves, and what American workers think about their bosses. Our interview this week is with Travis Fisher, director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute. We talk about energy production myths, grid management, the view from inside the bureaucracy, next-generation nuclear, and what was really in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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This week we cover Javier Milei’s election as president of Argentina, how much money it takes to be happy, Thanksgiving lessons about property rights, and the new Competitive Enterprise Institute guide to the next big UN climate conference. Our interview this week is with Preston Cooper, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP). We talk about student loans, graduation rates, low-value majors, and how to make a college education more affordable for everyone.
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This week we cover the American Nuclear Society’s Winter 2023 conference, the opportunities and pitfalls of online side-hustles, and the complex task of measuring incomes and our fluctuating standard of living. Our interview this week is with author and Center for Growth and Opportunity senior research fellow Neil Chilson. We talk about emergent orders, complex systems, unintended consequences, and why government policymakers need to learn some humility. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we cover how states can reform higher education, ways that managers can make their employees happier at work, the plans consumers have for holiday spending, and how environmental regulations get in the way of affordable housing. Our interview this week is with personal finance YouTuber Spencer Johnson. We talk about starting a side-hustle, household finances, credit cards that earn points and miles, and why we warn our audiences that what you’re about to hear is not financial advice. Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison and edited and co-produced by Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about which state has the least-bad business taxes, how many Americans really love America, the continuing trouble with ESG investing, and what Congress and the White House should do about AI. Our interview this week is with the National Taxpayer Union’s André Béliveau. We talk about economic freedom, political compromise, industrial policy, and state vs. federal policy reform. Free the Economy is produced by Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about the surprisingly low demand for free transit, the demographics of higher education, a primer on electrical grids, and a new poll of job applicants. Our interview this week is with American Enterprise Institute Distinguished Senior Fellow Karlyn Bowman. We talk about the attitudes of Americans toward capitalism vs. socialism, trust in government, waning concerns about Big Labor, the reliability of political polling, and why everyone cares so much about inflation. Free the Economy is produced by Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about income and tax migration, refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the problem with federal crop insurance, and the recent CEO Summit at Liberty University. Our interview this week is with American Enterprise Institute senior fellow Jim Pethokoukis. Our conversation covers the issues raised in Jim’s new book, The Conservative Futurist: How to Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised. That includes economic growth, Star Trek, scientific innovation, cultural attitudes toward risk, and government funding for basic research.
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This week we talk about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s legal fate, rising economic might in India, terrible federal policy on sugar, and how the rising cost of regulation is eliminating affordable homes and cars from the market. Our interview this week is with Competitive Enterprise Institute Research Fellow Sean Higgins. Our conversation covers the current United Auto Workers strike, the impact of the shift to electric vehicles, the future of the U.S. auto industry, and the history of federal labor regulation.
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This week we talk about commuting via bicycle, regulatory reform legislation from Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), the new book on capitalism by historian Rainer Zitelmann, and a review of The Breakthrough Institute’s recent Ecomodernism 2023 conference. Our interview this week is with Commissioner Hester Peirce of the Securities and Exchange Commission, recorded earlier this year at the CEI Summit in Lake Tahoe. Our conversation covers financial regulation, climate change, principles of administrative law, and the SEC’s rulemaking on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
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This week we talk about recycled Legos, socially responsible pension funds, pessimistic views about politics, and a special immigration visa for microchip experts. Our interview this week is with Competitive Enterprise Institute Vice President for Strategy Iain Murray. We discuss Iain’s new study (with host Richard Morrison) on the history of the last 50 years of the liberty movement, and how political alliances have shifted in the 21st century. Free the Economy is produced by Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about banning plastic gift cards in California, the solution to Germany’s energy crisis, the political future for organized labor, and why Americans refuse to believe they’re richer than ever. Our interview this week is with Matt Darling of the Niskanen Center. We discuss Matt’s new study on unemployment benefits and how the states and the federal government can improve outcomes for out-of-work Americans. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about the long history of the Lewis Powell memo of 1971, innovation in textile recycling, how Tokyo has kept housing prices low, and the Biden administration making government less transparent. Our interview this week is with Ashley Baker of the Committee for Justice. We discuss taxes, due process, administrative law, separation of powers, and regulation by the National Marine Fisheries Service. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about the future of nuclear power, the possible end of remote work, and the complexities of regulating pork products across state lines. Our interview this week is with Avik Roy of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity. We discuss trade, employment, immigration, and the tensions between freedom, nationalism, and populism. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about where our doctors come from in the U.S., what current inflation numbers tell us about the health of our economy, and new pro-family policy reforms. Our interview this week is with Bryan Bashur of Americans for Tax Reform. We discuss banking, consumer finance, competition policy, and how the proposed Credit Card Competition Act would kill valuable benefits that millions of Americans receive for shopping every day. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about job recruiters who lie to applicants, post-Covid reforms to the CDC, debunking socialist takes on Sweden, and the need for both mergers and competition in the gaming industry. Our interview this week is with Jack McPherrin of the Heartland Institute. We discuss environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing theory and the international policymaking agenda behind it. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about labor union history, demands for a 4-day work week, YIMBY policy wins, and Reason’s new “Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” podcast. Our interview this week is with Daren Bakst, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Energy and Environment at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We discuss the National Environmental Policy Act, construction permits, energy infrastructure, and the prospects for permitting reform in Congress. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
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This week we talk about defending financial privacy, new polling on what Republican voters want, reactions to new employment data, and the declining popularity of ESG investing. Our interview this week is with Prof. Kimberlee Josephson of the Lebanon Valley College. We discuss mergers and acquisitions, consumer welfare, big tech, hipster antirust, and the court losses recently sustained by the leadership of the Federal Trade Commission. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about banning incandescent light bulbs, mission creep at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, new nuclear capacity in Georgia, and a celebration of progress on school choice. Our interview this week is with Patrick McLaughlin, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. We discuss government regulation, the practice of “incorporation by reference,” government transparency, cost-benefit analysis, and the prospects for simplifying and reforming the regulatory state. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the Federal Trade Commission’s takeover of AI policy, shareholder lawsuits against “woke” corporations, a burst of new business starts across America, and exciting headlines about scientific and medical research. Our interview this week is with Carrie Conko, Senior Vice President of the State Policy Network. We discuss communicating the ideas of liberty, changing policy at the state level, building a national political movement, and the magic of federalism. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about Democrat and Republican myths, corporate welfare in Ohio, scams in the carbon offset market, and how Gen Z workers are getting remedial office etiquette courses. Our interview this week is with Jeremiah Johnson of the Center for New Liberalism and the Neoliberal podcast. We discuss his recent Substack post “Ugh, Capitalism,” and why some extremely online people are blaming everything in their lives on free markets. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about trends in self-employment, how rent control leads to more evictions, empty corporate gestures on indigenous lands, and how Americans are losing faith in higher education. Our interview this week is with Ed Tarnowski of EdChoice. We discuss the success of the school choice movement, recent changes in state law, the influence of public sector unions, and the downstream opportunities created by better learning outcomes. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the cost of thriving in America, the incredible expanding CHIPS Act, occupational licensing reform in New Hampshire, and celebrate Adam Smith’s 300th birthday with the moral side of free trade. Our interview this week is with Prof. Allen Mendenhall of Troy University. We discuss attitudes toward capitalism and socialism, global governance, ESG investing, and how threats to freedom have changed over the last fifty years. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the income tax case going to the Supreme Court, the death of ESG, community meetings and housing permits, and the prospect for reforming civil asset forfeiture. Our interview this week is with Connor O’Brien of the Economic Innovation Group. We discuss immigration myths, economic growth, foreign-born entrepreneurs, and how the U.S. can poach the best talent from around the world. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about a survey on work trends for finance bros, Delta’s questionable bid to become the first carbon neutral airline, the Economic Innovation Group’s case for high-skilled immigration, and the psychological reasons we (wrongly) tend to think everything in the world is getting worse. Our interview this week is with Taylor Barkley of the Center for Growth and Opportunity. We discuss public attitudes toward big tech companies, safety for kids online, the poor cybersecurity job the government does, and who is allowed to moderate our social media content. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about Gen Z and remote work, businesses moving between states, and inspiring evidence of human progress. Our interview this week is with Alex Muresianu of the Tax Foundation. We discuss expiring tax provisions, research and development deductions, economic growth, and how to raise government revenue without causing too much social dysfunction. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about central bank digital currencies, bankers backing off of ESG claims, avoiding the mistakes of public housing, and new research of inequality and progressivity. Our interview this week is with economist Scott Lincicome of the Cato Institute. We discuss trade tariffs, empowered workers, returning to the 1950s, and working-class wages. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about conservatives defending the D.C. swamp, Andrew Stuttaford’s warning about green land grabs, a new Heartland Institute report on the threats from ESG investing, and the American Express survey on small business financial confidence. Our interview this week is with economist Richard Salsman of Duke University. We discuss the origins of capitalism, the morality of profit-seeking, how students are learning economics, and the democratization of investing. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk discuss Tim Carney’s view on why big government is good for big business, Stone Washington on the troubling mission creep at the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dan King on protecting Georgia property owners from getting their property seized, and Alec Stapp and Pat Hedger on the puzzling bus project in Los Angeles called “La Sombrita.” Our interview this week is with Brian Hawkins of People United for Privacy. We discuss government transparency, confidential donor lists, the IRS, state attorneys general who leak information, and the ongoing legacy of the famous civil rights case NAACP v. Alabama (1958). Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about Warren Buffet’s electric vehicle pessimism, sky-high school funding in New York City, worker job satisfaction numbers, and why we’re in the top 1% of all podcasts. Our interview this week is with economist, consultant, podcaster, think tanker, and former White House economic policy advisor Vance Ginn. We discuss the strength of the union, competition between states for people and capital, the debt ceiling negotiations, confusing unemployment numbers, and more. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about public opinions of capitalism, eliminating Covid relief slush funds, rolling back parking mandates, partisan perceptions of Twitter, and the fun of #EconTwitterIRL. Our interview this week is with author, barista, and public policy magician Jacob Grier. We discuss tobacco control, nutrition and public health, alcohol regulation, and the unintended consequences of prohibition. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about judicial deference and the Supreme Court, Biden’s new mortgage rate policy, how Americans are thinking about their retirement finances, and how expensive green tax credits are going to end up being. Our interview this week is with economic policy expert Adam Millsap from Stand Together. We discuss housing, tax reform, urban renewal, migration and competition between states, and more. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about financial regulation and free speech, the tough year ahead for ESG investing, nostalgia for high tax rates, and new research on how Americans view their jobs. Our interview this week is with urban planning expert Max Dubler. We discuss zoning reform, project financing, discretionary review, impacts on homelessness, and more. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about Michael Strain’s and Dominic Pino’s arguments for economic optimism, Jessica Melugin’s defense of mergers and acquisitions, why the “pink tax” on women’s products is a myth, and Josh Bandoch’s argument for the abundance agenda. Our interview this week is with Stephanie Slade of Reason magazine. We discuss the history of fusionism in American politics, and how it has been frequently misunderstood. We consider questions like “What is the balance between order and liberty?”, “Can people who believe in small government use big government for their own ends?” and “Can libertarians and conservatives stay friends?” Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about political pessimism in popular polling, the return of the Malthusian environmentalists, the problem with Buy American policies in government subsidies, and the supposed need to “abolish capitalism” before we do anything about housing affordability. Our interview this week is with Brooke Medina of the John Locke Foundation. We discuss politics in North Carolina and how each state in the union can learn from the success and failure of the other 49. We cover taxes, education, occupational licensing, and economic opportunity in general. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the likelihood of blue state bailouts, issues with “everything bagel liberalism,” news of free enterprise scholarship at Alabama’s Troy University, and the trials and tribulations of the Buy Nothing movement. Our interview this week is with Alex Trembath of the Breakthrough Institute. We discuss the meaning of eco-modernism, opportunities for creating an abundance agenda in the U.S., gradualism vs. dramatic change, and to what extent we should relying on advice from establishment experts. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk corporate mega-mergers that turned out for the best, political meddling with the Federal Reserve’s inflation policy, “woke” language games and spontaneous order, and the future of clean and safe nuclear energy. Our interview this week is with Dominic Pino of National Review. We review the situation with the Silicon Valley Bank bailout, financial regulation, the state of organized labor, and the ongoing fight between populists and libertarians in the world of economic policy. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about Silicon Valley Bank and political favoritism, the Securities
and Exchange Commission’s climate agenda, the relationship of school funding to
student performance, energy superabundance, and unconstitutional agency funding.
Our interview this week is with Spencer Purnell of the Reason Foundation. We talk
about online privacy, tech policy, and whether the Chinese Communist Party is
stealing your sick dance moves on TikTok. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard
Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski.
Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our
episode summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about the drama with Silicon Valley Bank and the proposal from Wayne Crews for an Abuse-of-Crisis Prevention Act, how to protect retirement savings from political mismanagement, and the constitutional limits on federal agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Our interview this week is with Patrick Hedger of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. We review what the Federal Trade Commission has been doing on competition and antitrust policy and size up the threat from government censorship of online media platforms. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episodes summaries with links to the stories we cover at cei.org/blog.
This week we talk about a warning from Wayne Crews and The Wall Street Journal on the burden of over-regulation, the policy strings attached to the CHIPS Act and infrastructure funding, the problems with a wealth tax, and an environment and law conference at Florida International University. Our interview this week is with Patrice Onwuka, director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at the Independent Woman’s Forum. We talk about employment, education, economic growth, and the value of true diversity. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter: @freethe_economy.
March 2, 2023 - Free the Economy is about how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control. We believe in a voluntary society, where consent rather than force governs human interactions. And while the economy we have now offers many opportunities for financial success and self-fulfillment, we know we can do even better.
This week we talk about the Mercatus Center’s Michael Farren and his case for the abundance agenda, a Washington Post report on social media “deinfluencers,” the House Financial Services Committee and its agenda on ESG investing, the effect of protectionism on the blue-collar workforce, and the need to manage coastal flooding with insurance markets. Our interview this week is with policy analyst and sloth enthusiast Shoshana Weissmann of the R Street Institute. We discuss the problem with state occupational licenses and make the case for why it should be legal to get a job without permission from the government. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter: @freethe_economy.
This week we talk about Adam Smith’s 300th birthday, new research on state government responses to Covid, the real problem behind baby formula bottlenecks, and insights on college-educated women in the workforce. Our interview this week is with Competitive Enterprise Institute general counsel Dan Greenberg. We talk about how small-time investors Charles and Kathleen Moore are challenging an unconstitutional tax created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, and are taking their case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter: @freethe_economy.
This week we talk about the cultural impact of Super Bowl ads, worries over “slack-filling” in food packages, politicized finance in Congress’ crosshairs, and the future of electric vehicles and lithium mining. Our interview this week is with Cato Institute Director of Financial Regulation Studies Jennifer Schulp. We cover FINRA, the Securities and Exchange Commission, SBF and the FTX meltdown, the accredited investor rule, public markets, growth investing, and the politics of ESG. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter.
Free the Economy is a podcast focused on how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control.
This week we talk about encouraging abundance with a new world’s fair, not hating on stock buybacks, the decline of corporate virtue signaling, and the failures of nationalist economic policy. Our interview this week is with Competitive Enterprise Institute senior economist Ryan Young. We cover unemployment, economic growth, income inequality, and how to actually raise living standards for regular Americans.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter.
Free the Economy is a podcast focused on how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control.
This week we talk about the myth of overpopulation, the problem with ESG investing and pensions, the resilience of American car culture, and how Millennial and Gen Z workers aren’t actually that different from previous generations. Our interview this week is with Javier Hernandez, Communications and Public Affairs Manager at YouTube. We discuss how millions of people are learning skills and building business opportunities on the platform as well as YouTube’s wider cultural impact.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer, Phoebe Gersten, and Ryan Kracinski. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter.
Free the Economy is a podcast focused on how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control.
This week we talk about the economic and cultural impact of online video, Dominic Pino on the SEC’s political agenda, Alfredo Ortiz on the problems with occupational licensing, and Alex Trembath and Sarah Constantin on the ongoing debate over gas stoves and health. Our interview this week is with Russell Greene, Senior Fellow at Stand Together, about stakeholder capitalism, the purpose of a corporation, and the influence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) management theory.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer and Phoebe Gersten. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter.
Free the Economy is a podcast focused on how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control.
This week we talk about the new social media app Seabird, how to create an abundance agenda, Ben Lieberman’s latest on the debate over gas stoves, and Samuel Gregg’s verdict on Davos Man. Our interview this week is with Alfredo Ortiz, president of the Job Creators Network and author of the new book “The Real Race Revolutionaries: How Minority Entrepreneurship Can Overcome America's Racial and Economic Divides.”
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer and Phoebe Gersten. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter.
Free the Economy is a podcast focused on how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control.
This week we talk about the people who want to ban gas stoves, how U.S. energy is keeping the lights on in Europe, passive income scams, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate disclosure rule, and the educational entrepreneurs who are changing the way our children learn. Our interview this week is with Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith, Jr. Fellow in Regulatory Studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We talk about the costs of federal regulation (now $2 trillion a year) and how Congress can help bring transparency and accountability back to the federal government.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer and Phoebe Gersten. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter.
Free the Economy is a podcast focused on how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control.
This week we talk about investigating the Southwest Airlines holidays delays, the emerging problems with the electric vehicle revolution, the attack on Airbnb in New York City, a legal victory for home chefs in Wisconsin, and the winner of the Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year for 2022. Our interview this week is with the American Enterprise Institute’s Michael Strain. Michael is the author of The American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It), and we talk about how real blue-collar wages in America have not been stagnant for decades, despite what you might have heard.
Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer and Phoebe Gersten. Keep up with the show by following us on Twitter.
Free the Economy is a new podcast from the Competitive Enterprise Institute focused on how we all can become happier, healthier, and wealthier in a world with less government control. We believe in a voluntary society, where consent rather than force governs human interactions. And while the economy we have now offers many opportunities for financial success and self-fulfillment, we know we can do even better.
This week we talk about creating a free-market agenda for Congress in 2023, the myth of stagnating wages, debates over ESG investing, and the future of the Federal Trade Commission. This week’s interview is with Institute for Progress co-founder and co-CEO Alec Stapp. Alec joins us to discuss energy, environmental policy, housing, and how regulatory reform can help create an “abundance agenda” for the United States.
Thanks for listening - you can also follow and interact with the show on Twitter. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Our producers are Scooter Schaefer and Phoebe Gersten. Our technical advisor is Ryan Lynch. Our music was designed Taiga Sound Production and our logo was created by Scorpion 6. Free the Economy will be off the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, so Episode 2 will be coming to you in January. We’ll see you then.