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How The World Works

Kevin D. Williamson
Work
Entrepreneurship
Philosophy
Finance
Productivity
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Total Quality Management
Theology
Minimum Wage Laws
Teen Employment
Baggage Handling
David Bahnsen
Kevin D. Williamson
Magatte Wade
The Bell Curve
National Review
Economic Freedom
Covid-19
Economics
Adam Smith

"How The World Works" features author, political commentator, and CEI writer in residence, Kevin D. Williamson having a series of conversations with notable guests about work, specifically, the jobs he and his guests have had, why work matters, the role of work in our economy, and policy ideas for helping workers and employers get the most out of the work they do. Youtube: URL: cei.org/podcasts

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Kevin Williamson is joined by Declan Garvey, publisher of The Dispatch. They discuss Garvey’s path from his early interest in politics and public affairs to helping build one of the country’s leading center-right publications. The conversation explor... more

Kevin Williamson is joined by Leah Ashburn, CEO and family owner of Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, North Carolina. They discuss Ashburn’s path from journalism and sales into the family business, the legacy of her father who founded Asheville’... more

Kevin Williamson is joined by Alex Danza, founder and CEO of the luxury bus company Vonlane. They discuss Danza’s unlikely path from delivering newspapers in Staten Island to reinventing bus travel for business and leisure passengers alike. The conve... more

Kevin Williamson is joined by Wayne Crews, a longtime policy expert on regulation and the administrative state. They discuss his career studying federal rules and his long-running Ten Thousand Commandments project, which tracks the scope and cost of ... more

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Leah Ashburn
CEO and family owner of Highland Brewing Company, Asheville, NC
Highland Brewing Company
Episode: Leah Ashburn, the Brewery CEO
Alex Danza
Founder and CEO of Vonlane
Vonlane
Episode: Alex Danza, the Bus Guy
Wayne Crews
Guest, associated with Competitive Enterprise Institute
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Episode: Wayne Crews, the Regulations Expert
Jonathan Farber
Executive producer of Fifth Column; energy investor and media entrepreneur
Episode: Jonathan Farber, the Energy Guy
Jason Samuels
Director of Programs at MXV Rail
MXV Rail
Episode: Jason Samuels, the Train Guy
Scott Jones
Physician in training, former prosecutor, lawyer, and Marine
Episode: Dr. Scott Jones
Jim Otteson
President of Notre Dame and expert on Adam Smith
Notre Dame
Episode: Dr. James Otteson
Steve DelBianco
President and CEO of NetChoice
NetChoice
Episode: Steve DelBianco
Tyler Griffin
Founder of SwiftPro, an HVAC and plumbing company
SwiftPro
Episode: Tyler Griffin

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Kevin Williamson
Host of the show, writer in residence and policy commentator, with a focus on work, economics, and public policy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Bus Man was great

    The show with Alex Danza was excellent. Great insight into recognizing an unmet need and designing a business model around that. Entrepreneurship at its best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aem in tn
    United States2 months ago
  • Wonderful last podcast

    Thank you for the last conversation with Dr. Scott Jones. I love stories such as his, extraordinary and unique but very normal in some ways. Not famous but fascinating. I am reminded of your podcast of the lady who opened and ran a cheese shop. Both stories one might be inclined to skip but would miss so much about life and the fascinating details of personality and choices. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    droopilyT
    United States8 months ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    I enjoy Kevin’s informal and inquisitive style. People knocking the program because it is not “challenging” or “hard hitting” are missing the point. All interviewees have been successful in their careers, but also have interesting backstories that helped them to be successful. This has been one of my favorites when on my sometimes long drives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr GLS
    United States10 months ago
  • What a fall

    People used to read this guy, mad dogs had a decent listenership, this is just a joke. Lay off the Ozempic pal.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CGK_93
    United Statesa year ago
  • How Kevin’s life works

    Just look at the topics of each podcast- University, cheese, Africa, politics. These are the worries of wealthy people in cities. I thought this podcast was about the jobs people do to make the world go round’. You won’t find a thing about miners or farmers or truckers or soldiers here. It’s all very parochial and an example of someone talking to other people in their own class. You won’t find out much here you didn’t already know listening to media people from big cities

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    kimon13
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel the show leans toward a think-tank perspective and wish for broader guest diversity.
Audience comments highlight the show's ability to extract practical career lessons from diverse fields.
The host is praised for thoughtful, inquisitive questioning and high-quality conversations.
Listeners appreciate the smart, insightful interviews with a range of guests.
Guests and topics are seen as interesting and a good change from typical business podcasts.
A few episodes have had production or download issues but content quality remains strong.

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Alex Danza, the Bus Guy
Q: Why PR over traditional advertising for launch?
PR allowed us to tell a compelling story of a luxury bus experience that couldn't be captured in a 30-second ad. It helped attract early adopters, generated trusted coverage, and created a narrative that led to genuine interest and bookings.
Alex Danza, the Bus Guy
Q: What made you focus on the bus space as a 'private jet on wheels'?
We aimed to elevate ground transportation by combining luxury seating, superior service, and integrated hotel partnerships to match the expectations of business travelers who valued productivity, comfort, and reliability on the road.
Alex Danza, the Bus Guy
Q: How did you start a bus company?
The idea emerged from seeing a gap in the market between major Texas cities where flying or driving could be time-consuming. Vonlane was created to offer a first-class, hotel-terminal experience on a bus, with amenities that rivaled airline travel but delivered door-to-door convenience.
Jason Samuels, the Train Guy
Q: What role does unmanned aircraft systems play in the rail industry?
They are used for asset security and property protection, as well as infrastructure inspection like bridges, to eliminate physical risks to personnel.
Dr. Scott Jones
Q: What advice would you have for young people about how to make decisions about what it is you want to spend your life doing?
You have significantly more time than you think you're going to have, you can try something, and if you start a job and don't like it, give it a reasonable period of time to really make sure that it's the job that you don't like.

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What is How The World Works about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on work, policy, and how economies function, featuring conversations with guests who have built careers across sectors like energy, transportation, media, academia, and technology. Hosts and guests discuss incentives, regulation, innovation, and the changing nature of work in modern economies, often tying personal career journeys to broader policy questions. Episodes tend to blend practical industry insights with philosophical perspectives on work's meaning, risk, and opportunity, frequently anchored by a center-right intellectual lens. The show occasionally explores how new technologies and regulatory frameworks impact workers, employers, and entrepreneurship, making it a potential fit for listeners interested in policy, ... more

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Recent guests on How The World Works include:

1. Leah Ashburn
2. Alex Danza
3. Wayne Crews
4. Jonathan Farber
5. Jason Samuels
6. Scott Jones
7. Jim Otteson
8. Steve DelBianco

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