
The Capitalist: where economics meets politics. New episodes every Wednesday. briefing.capx.co
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 353 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||

‘American firms dominate the tech industry and so almost any domestic digital regulation a foreign government passes will land disproportionately on US companies.’
The Trump administration has admonished its British counterparts over digital regulat... more
Why do so many people – on the Right as well as the Left – look back fondly on a pre-industrial world they would never actually want to live in?
This week on The Capitalist, Chelsea Follett of the Cato Institute speaks with Marc Sidwell about her ne... more
‘You cannot reform what you cannot measure, and Britain cannot presently measure corporate welfare in any meaningful way.’
From support for wind farms to assorted tax reliefs, corporate welfare receives far less attention than voter welfare, but Ala... more
What does the fight for free markets look like in 2026 – and how can Britain escape its high-debt, high-tax, low-growth doom loop?
Liam Halligan, the new Director of the Centre for Policy Studies – and so now in charge of CapX as well – joins Marc S... more
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A politically-leaning economics briefing that features sharp policy analysis and candid debates on fiscal rules, welfare reform, devolution, and regulatory design. Guests range from prominent economists to senior policymakers and politicians, with a consistent thread of scrutinizing government accounting, growth, and market-oriented reform. The format tends to mix long-form conversations with policy critiques and scenario-driven discussions, often tying UK fiscal strategy to broader global economic dynamics. A notable strength is its ability to pair technical economic critique with accessible political commentary, making it useful for listeners who want both context and practical implications for policy and business strategy. A potential st... more
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Recent guests on The Capitalist include:
1. Chelsea Follett
2. Alan Hibben
3. Liam Halligan
4. Daniel Hannan
5. Damian Green
6. Jonn Elledge
7. Dalibor Rohac
8. Richard Hanania
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