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Barry's Economics

Barry's Economics
Wealth Tax
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Wealth Inequality
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Authority Bias
House Prices
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Barry’s Economics is about explaining the economy without the jargon. Using humour, storytelling, and behavioural science, Barry explores wealth, power, inequality, and the hidden forces shaping everyday life.

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I've been a comedian since I was 15 and in that time I've watched some of the most talented people of my generation become household names. And I've also watched some of the most talented people of my generation disappear completely.Not because they ... more

Why Doesn't It Seem Possible to Tax The Rich Even a Little Bit More?

Well...There's a trick that's been used against the public for over seventy years. It's completely legal, it's very well funded, and it's working on you right now.

It doesn't invo... more

This is the final part of my conversation with Gary Stevenson, recorded before his documentary came out, and it's the most personal of the three episodes.

We talk about why meritocracy is a myth, why success is mostly survivorship bias, and why Gar... more

Part 2 of my Conversation with Gary Stevenson - the economist who quit a trading job that made him millions and has spent the years since campaigning for a wealth tax, and this week his documentary "How to Get Filthy Rich" aired on Channel 4, Wednesd... more

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Mazarin Banaji
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Tristan Harris
Design ethicist; co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology
Center for Humane Technology
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Mark Thomas
Comedian and activist known for political activism and campaigns
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Episode: Change Is Possible Here's How - Barry's Economics
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur and investor, billionaire and owner of the Dallas Mavericks
Mark Cuban Companies
Episode: We Treat Billionaires Like Oracles. Here's Why That's Wrong - Barry's Economics
Angus Deaton
Nobel Prize–winning economist from Princeton invited to discuss deaths of despair and broader economic trends
Princeton University
Episode: The Manosphere Isn't About Men. Or Women - Barry's Economics
Anne Case
Nobel Prize–winning economist from Princeton invited to discuss deaths of despair and broader economic trends
Princeton University
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Rory Stewart
British politician and author
UK Parliament (Conservative Party)
Episode: Why the Science Says Rory Stewart Is Wrong - Barry's Economics
Daniel Priestley
Entrepreneur; entrepreneur featured in a diary interview referenced in the episode
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Episode: What Gary Sees (that others don't) - Barry's Economics

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Change Is Possible Here's How - Barry's Economics
Q: In your career, how did you approach changing tax law through public campaigns and media exposure?
The guest explains there was a specific loophole around inheritance tax for art and heritage; they staged campaigns and public access efforts to expose the issue, combining activist persistence with media coverage, which ultimately pressured lawmakers and changed the law.
We Treat Billionaires Like Oracles. Here's Why That's Wrong - Barry's Economics
Q: What is the core idea behind how power affects perception?
Power distorts social perception by making people less adept at reading others' emotions and more insulated from the realities other people face, which can lead to a skewed sense of meritocracy.

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Barry's Economics presents accessible, talk-heavy explorations of wealth, power, inequality, and the social and political forces shaping daily life. Across recent episodes, the show frequently grapples with how wealth concentrates, how policy and taxation interact with poverty and public services, and how technology, media, and culture influence public understanding and behavior. Notable hooks include provocative riffs on wealth taxes, the ethics of power, and the storytelling around economic concepts, often featuring high-profile guests from economics, psychology, and public discourse. The format tends to be debate-driven or interview-led, with a strong emphasis on policy ideas, practical reforms, and the real-world impacts of abstract eco... more

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