
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 65 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

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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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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Recent guests on Barry's Economics include:
1. Gary Stevenson
2. Mazarin Banaji
3. Tristan Harris
4. Mark Thomas
5. Mark Cuban
6. Angus Deaton
7. Anne Case
8. Rory Stewart
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