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Happy Hour Econ

Free To Choose Network
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A comedian and an economist walk into a bar... and somehow, you learn more about inflation than in all your years of school. And, unlike your student loans, this round is on us.

Welcome to Happy Hour Econ from Free To Choose Network, where comedian Lou Perez and economist Phil Magness serve up weekly shots of economic reality with a chaser of sanity. No PowerPoints, no pretense—just two guys who'... more

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Steel is back, baby! At least, that’s the pitch, now that a company plans to build the largest steel mill in U.S. history (in the fields of Iowa) and politicians are already taking a victory lap four years before a single beam rolls off the line. But... more

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Ah, college. A time for late-night study sessions, questionable roommates, and, of course, finding yourself. But what happens when the bill for all that soul-searching comes due? With new rules set to limit federal loans for degrees that don’t earn e... more

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Last week, Lou and Phil looked at the claim that American capitalism was built on slavery. This week, they turn to what slavery actually cost, both to the enslaved people who were denied any choice in their own work and to a Southern economy that fel... more

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A recent CNN debate put a pointed question before a national audience. Is capitalism bound up with racism and slavery? Slavery predates writing, and it predates capitalism by thousands of years, yet a growing body of scholarship argues that the moder... more

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Lou Perez
Comedian and host known for presenting economics with humor; frequently introduced as the comedian.
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Two hosts with a knack for humor break down economics in an accessible, data-driven way. Across episodes, they dissect policy shifts, regulatory impacts, and everyday cost pressures—from tariffs and energy policy to housing supply and consumer finance—without jargon and with plenty of light banter. The show shines in its ability to connect big-picture economics to real-world choices, highlighting how incentives, regulation, and market signals shape prices, policy outcomes, and public perception. A notable strength is the duo's balance of receipts and punchlines, which makes technical topics approachable for listeners who want actionable context for current events. This format also makes it an attractive sponsorship environment for brands se... more

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