Free The Economy

This week we cover spiraling healthcare costs, reforming state-level regulations, and how to keep asset managers accountable to shareholders. Our interview is with Paul Mueller, senior research fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. We talk about teaching economics, debunking myths, applying theory to the real world, and seeing virtue and liberty at work together. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with lin...

This week we cover how data centers power our lives, how modern technology is fueling family togetherness, and the origins of America’s rebellious spirit. Our interview is with Sam Raus, the David Boaz Resident Writing Fellow at Young Voices. We’ll talk about capitalism, big government, AI, cultural criticism, and how Gen Z thinks about fairness and opportunity. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories w...

This week we cover Treasury yields, oil prices, U.S.-Taiwan security policy, and Trump’s $5,000 dividend checks. Our interview is with James Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and host of the Overton Window podcast. We’ll talk about political change, becoming a policy entrepreneur, networking with allies, and working for reform in your own backyard. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summa...

This week we cover the latest employment data, a new award for academic courage, free speech versus native land acknowledgements, and polling on data center popularity. Our interview is with Seaver Wang, Director of the Climate and Energy program at the Breakthrough Institute. We’ll talk about rare earth elements, China’s export controls, permitting reform, friendshoring, and where to find tomorrow’s supply of critical minerals. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe...

This week we cover climate collusion between California and Quebec, how luxurious college campuses are breeding socialists, and government regulation’s protection paradox. Our interview is with Daniel Golliher, Cities and AI Policy Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the founder of the civics academy Maximum New York. We’ll talk about civic engagement, knowing the rules of politics, becoming a good citizen, and building your own career from the ground up. Keep up with new episodes by follow...