
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 308 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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The political map we grew up with is obsolete. What comes next could be far more turbulent than anything we've seen so far. Historian Stephen Davies, author of The Great Realignment, joins CapX editor Marc Sidwell to make the case that the upheavals ... more
In the winter of 1973, Britain ran on three days a week. Candles lit homes, shops shut early, and a Prime Minister insisted everything was under control — right up until it wasn't. Half a century later, the warnings are sounding again.
Dr Lawrence N... more
We have been telling ourselves the wrong story about recessions for four centuries. And the consequences of that error are bigger than you might think.
Dr. Tyler Goodspeed, former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and author of t... more
Rachel Reeves delivers her Mais lecture. Zack Polanski addresses the New Economics Foundation. Both correctly identify the wounds – and then reach for policies that will make them worse.
Britain's productivity slowdown is the worst in 250 years. GDP... more
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Great guests, great commentary, and well edited.
These very topical chats are insightful and expertly led by the Capx team without being partisan.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have clarity of interviewer and interviewee
Time and again content that isn’t just following the popular crowd, CapX are producing some absolute corkers and I’m really enjoying it.
It would be great to hear a talk by Alex Epstein “The morale case for fossil fuel “
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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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Recent guests on The Capitalist include:
1. Tyler Goodspeed
2. Reem Ibrahim
3. James Cowling
4. Tim Leunig
5. Pierre Poilievre
6. Bryan Caplan
7. John Penrose
8. Mani Basharzad
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