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The Capitalist

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Capx
Heathrow Airport
Property Rights
Renters' Rights Bill
Government Infrastructure Policy
United Kingdom
Housing Accessibility
Environmental Regulation
Rachel Reeves
Labour Party
Donald Trump
UK Economy
Evictions
Frédéric Bastia
Private Finance Initiative
Free Enterprise
Housing Solutions
Technology Sector
Conservatism
Economic Growth

The Capitalist is the podcast that champions free markets, fresh ideas, and thoughtful solutions. Join sharp minds from business, politics, and beyond for intelligent debate and optimistic conversations about building a brighter, market-driven future for Britain. Brought to you by the team behind CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster.

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Next week, former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will join Marc Sidwell for a special interview as Rachel Reeves delivers her much-anticipated Budget. Ahead of that, Henry Hill, deputy editor of Conservative Home, assesses the political allure—and economic i... more

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Is Britain heading for another 1976 moment? With a £30 billion fiscal hole and few promises left unbroken, Rachel Reeves looks set to raise income tax — a move that could mark a grim turning point for Britain’s economy. In this essay, Reem Ibrahim, H... more

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Recent Guests

Alys Denby
Opinion and features editor at City AM
City AM
Episode: How Britain could build enough homes
Dr. Lawrence Newport
Representative of the Looking for Growth campaign
Looking for Growth
Episode: How Britain could build enough homes
Tom Clougherty
Executive Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs
Institute of Economic Affairs
Episode: Special: Does Britain need a chainsaw revolution?
Annunziata Rees-Mogg
Director of Communications at PopCon UK
PopCon UK
Episode: Special: Does Britain need a chainsaw revolution?
Jack Rankin
Member of Parliament for Windsor
Episode: Special: Does Britain need a chainsaw revolution?
Graham Brady
Former MP and longtime chairman of the 1922 Committee
Episode: Special: Live at the Conservative Party Conference
Tom Harwood
Deputy Political Editor at GB News
GB News
Episode: Special: Live at the Conservative Party Conference
Steve Baker
Former MP and advocate for free market policies
No formal current position
Episode: Special: Steve Baker on Britain's Milei moment
Cornelia Meyer
Economist and business consultant
Episode: Trump, Putin and the price of peace

Hosts

Marc Sidwell
Host and prominent figure at CapX, Marc Sidwell is known for facilitating thoughtful discourse on economic and political issues, championing free market initiatives.
Mark Sidwell
Editor at CapX with a focus on economics and public policy debates, Mark leads discussions on market-driven solutions to contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Incisive stuff

    Great guests, great commentary, and well edited.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dec Tenor 1
    United Kingdom2 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
    Australia6 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 Kingdom6 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

Listeners Say

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Great guests and commentary, contributing to insightful discussions.
The focus on topical issues is both engaging and informative without partisanship.
While content is generally strong, there are suggestions for clearer presentation and audio quality improvements.

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Who speaks for Britain’s centre-right?
Q: Is Macron on the way out? Is the Fifth Republic really starting to crumble? What's going on?
François explains the current political turmoil in France, characterized by a minority government situation and fiscal difficulties.
Who speaks for Britain’s centre-right?
Q: Do you think that Kruger and Farage are going to be able to play nicely together?
François discusses the history of previous defections and the difficulties of management within Reform UK, suggesting a potentially tumultuous relationship between Kruger and Farage.
Special: Steve Baker on Britain's Milei moment
Q: How do you get the message of freedom across to people given the current political landscape?
We need to communicate the importance of freedom delivering hope for a better future.
Special: Steve Baker on Britain's Milei moment
Q: What do you think has been so successful with Milei?
Milei's radical free market approach and his popularity in enacting reforms are notable.
Border Lines: Can Labour’s Migration Gamble Pay Off?
Q: How can the practical transition away from low skilled migration be handled?
The government is trying to address the transition by allowing some existing visa holders to stay longer while encouraging domestic workers to fill vacancies.

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What is The Capitalist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Intelligent discussions surrounding free market principles and economic reforms are key themes, with guests from business and politics engaging in debates on pressing issues facing the UK. The content often critiques governmental policies while advocating for innovative solutions to economic challenges, including discussions around taxation, immigration, and the role of traditional political parties. Unique to this series is a blend of expert analysis and personal anecdotes from guests, fostering insightful dialogues that challenge the status quo and explore the intersection of policy and market dynamics, making it compelling for listeners interested in the future of the UK economy.

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2. Dr. Lawrence Newport
3. Tom Clougherty
4. Annunziata Rees-Mogg
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7. Tom Harwood
8. Steve Baker

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