
The Capitalist: where economics meets politics. New episodes every Wednesday. briefing.capx.co
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 328 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

From Disraeli's One Nation vision to Thatcher's Right to Buy, aspiration was once the animating principle of British conservatism. Yet after 14 years of Conservative government, the housing crisis has torn up the old promises of reward for hard work.... more
Ten years ago, Matthew Elliott ran the campaign that changed Britain forever. As the architect of Vote Leave, he helped deliver a result that almost nobody – including many on his own side – genuinely believed would happen.
A decade on, with some se... more
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Keir Starmer is giving tech companies three months to activate on-device content scanning and age verification across all smartphones and tablets sold in Britain – or face fines and potentially criminal liability. Framed as a child safety measure, th... more
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Great guests, great commentary, and well edited.
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The ongoing series centers on the intersection of economics and politics, with brisk, policy-forward discussions about UK fiscal policy, productivity, energy, and regulatory reform. Conversations consistently probe whether markets or public policy can best deliver growth, price stability, and long-term prosperity, often through macroeconomic analysis, budget dynamics, and energy strategy. A notable throughline is a centrists' framing that champions free markets and prudent public spending while scrutinizing political incentives and interventionist risks. The format tends to blend expert commentary with historical context, bold policy proposals, and provocative takes on how to rebalance economics and politics for a more productive economy.
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Recent guests on The Capitalist include:
1. Matthew Elliott
2. Preston Byrne
3. Soumaya Keynes
4. Chad Bown
5. Benjamin Elks
6. Samuel Gregg
7. Mel Stride
8. Kallum Pickering
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