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The Capitalist: where economics meets politics. New episodes every Wednesday. briefing.capx.co

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With Donald Trump back in the White House, tariffs have become front-page news, and advocates for free trade find themselves on the back foot. Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown argue that with great powers now using trade as a weapon, there can be no s... more

Over £12 billion of taxpayer money flows to large charities every year – and 21 of them get 99% of their funding from government. So at what point does a charity stop being an independent voice for civil society and become, in effect, an arm of the s... more

From the progressive left to the nationalist right – in Washington or Westminster – a new consensus is forming. It argues that government should play a larger role in the economy, and that using industrial policy to achieve the economic outcomes we w... more

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Britain is paying more to borrow than any other major Western economy. So why is Labour preoccupied with internal power struggles? In a special live address, Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride delivers his account of Britain's fiscal predicament and the Co... more

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Recent Guests

Samuel Gregg
Author and commentator invited onto the show to discuss industrial policy
CapX / The Next American Economy
Episode: The industrial policy illusion
Mel Stride
Shadow Chancellor
Conservative Party
Episode: Mel Stride on the cost of instability
Kallum Pickering
Chief economist at Peel Hunt and columnist for The Telegraph
Peel Hunt; The Telegraph
Episode: Kallum Pickering: The bond markets will decide Britain's PM
Andrew Allum
Trustee of the Jobs Foundation and co-author of Jobs and Investment
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Episode: Why aren't we investing our money?
Louis Mosley
Executive Vice Chair and Head of Palantir Technologies UK
Palantir
Episode: Live: Palantir and the AI race
Tom Westgarth
Head of Growth at Fractile
Fractile
Episode: Live: Palantir and the AI race
Zoe Strimpel
Columnist for The Telegraph and author
The Telegraph
Episode: The left stole feminism – let’s take it back
Sam Dumitriu
Head of policy at Britain Remade
Britain Remade
Episode: Is Britain really broken?
Adrian Wooldridge
Author of Centrists of the World Unite
The Economist
Episode: Adrian Wooldridge: How centrists fight back

Hosts

Marc Sidwell
Host of The Capitalist with a focus on market-oriented policy analysis and commentary.
Mark Sidwell
Editor of CapX and a frequent host discussing policy, politics, and economic reform.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Incisive stuff

    Great guests, great commentary, and well edited.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dec Tenor 1
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • World Class

    These very topical chats are insightful and expertly led by the Capx team without being partisan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrispianD
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Always interesting please use a microphone

    Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have clarity of interviewer and interviewee

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Egalata
    Australia7 years ago
  • Cracking content

    Time and again content that isn’t just following the popular crowd, CapX are producing some absolute corkers and I’m really enjoying it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrGareth
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Wonderful discussion

    It would be great to hear a talk by Alex Epstein “The morale case for fossil fuel “

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kim Ill Baba
    Australia7 years ago

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Content isn't afraid to challenge mainstream narratives with data-driven arguments.
Engaging, sharp guests and well-edited discussions.
Sound quality and pacing can vary; stronger intros and conclusions would help.
Audience seeks practical policy ideas and real-world implications.
Topical, policy-forward, and largely non-partisan in presentation.

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Live: Palantir and the AI race
Q: How important is data ownership and access for UK AI advantages?
Data is a massive asset, but its value depends on how it is processed and made accessible; the UK must ensure data can be effectively refined and governed to unlock AI benefits without compromising security or privacy.
Live: Palantir and the AI race
Q: What does the UK need to do to become a frontier for AI development?
Focus on macro policy levers like tax, labor laws, and regulation, while fostering a strong talent pipeline and supporting fast deployment and scale of startups through smarter public procurement and open competition.
Why aren't we investing our money?
Q: Can you start by just explaining what the connection is in your report between jobs and investment?
The report frames private sector capital as the means by which labour can be more productive, allowing businesses to buy equipment, adopt technology, and hire more people, which in turn creates jobs and raises living standards.
Is Britain really broken?
Q: What would you say is the most important step to start with to get Britain growing?
The single most important step is to reform the planning system so that the burdens and restrictions on where you can build, what you can build, and how quickly approvals happen are reduced or removed, while balancing necessary protections. This would unlock housing and infrastructure supply, improving affordability and long‑term growth.
Steve Davies: The Great Realignment
Q: Do you think Brexit was the cause of the realignment or a consequence of it?
Brexit was not the cause but a crystallization of the realignment already underway among voters, serving as a catalyst for a more entrenched divide between nationalist and cosmopolitan blocs.

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The show consistently centers on free-market policies, economic reform, and pragmatic governance in the UK, with episodes spanning energy strategy, housing, taxation, and political strategy. Guests range from economists and policy thinkers to politicians and writers, often framing issues through a market-friendly lens while acknowledging political constraints. Noteworthy is the program's willingness to juxtapose classic liberal principles with contemporary UK concerns, and its tendency to feature high-profile policy discussions that appeal to listeners interested in economics, public policy, and Westminster politics. These conversations are usually sharp, with a focus on practical reforms and real-world outcomes, making it helpful for liste... more

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