Fremzenek podcast

In this episode I discuss recent events, the UK Gorton and Denton byelection and the middle east fiasco of recent times.

We discuss the gold standard and then derail into talking about Keynes and Kalecki

apologies for the choppy microphone, I was sat slightly too far back...

In this episode I discuss supply-side policies with David the Johnson, we cover various real-world examples of supply-side policies and try to break down what makes them a success or a failure.Articles mentioned by David during the episode:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301421518307729https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/singapore-power-demand-seen-accelerating-next-decade-2025-10-27/

in this episode (recorded in person for the first time ever!) I discuss reserve currencies and other macroeconomic, geopolitical issues of the modern day with guest: Simon, attentive viewers will remember him from episode 5 which was in response to an email he wrote in.

In this episode I (with my friend Stan) discuss social housing, how different countries operate their social housing policies, and the fundamental issues / failings of how the UK operates its social housing schemes.

In this episode we respond to a question posed by viewer Simon, who asked what alternatives to Fractional Reserve Banking, International Credit Rating Agencies and CDOs exist.

In this episode we discuss the UK (2025) Autumn Budget, the economic context of the budget, the taxes raised in the budget and the spending promised by the budget.

In this episode we discuss Georgism and its associated fiscal ideas: Land Value Taxes, Pigouvian Taxes and Severance Taxes

In this episode we discuss different forms of wealth taxes, how they can reduce inequality and, overall, boost economic productivity

In this episode we discuss Hard and Soft money, the pros / cons of either and our thoughts / opinions on them.