IEA Podcast

Institute of Economic Affairs

UK Economy

Economic Growth

Brexit

United Kingdom

Nuclear Energy

Public Spending

Taxation

Tariffs

Inflation

Housing Crisis

Inheritance Tax

Renewable Energy

NHS

Immigration

Wealth Tax

Public Health

National Health Service

Labour Party

Entrepreneurship

Net Zero

The Institute of Economic Affairs podcast examines some of the pressing issues of our time. Featuring some of the top minds in Westminster and beyond, the IEA podcast brings you weekly commentary, analysis, and debates. insider.iea.org.uk

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	349	Founded	9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Why Are Young People Giving Up on Work? | IEA Podcast

In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, host Callum Price is joined by Managing Editor Daniel Freeman and Energy Analyst Andy Mayer to discuss the latest UK unemployment data, the impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market, and the... more

24 Apr 2026 • 43 min

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Has The Left Already Won Britain?

In this episode of the IEA Podcast, Callum Price is joined by Editorial Director Dr Kristian Niemietz to launch a new series on the IEA Insider Substack: Millennial Liberalism. The series, inspired by the IEA’s 1985 anthology The New Right Enlightenm... more

23 Apr 2026 • 20 min

Britain Is Poorer Than Every US State | IEA Podcast

In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Callum Price is joined by Director General Lord Frost and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz to discuss the week in economics. The episode covers findings from the IEA’s landmark public opinion report ... more

17 Apr 2026 • 48 min

YouTube

Net Zero's Dirty Secret | IEA Interview

In this episode of Free the Power, the IEA’s occasional series looking at free market solutions to problems in climate and energy policy, IEA energy analyst and COO Andy Mayer speaks with Catherine McBride, CEO of the Great British Business Council a... more

15 Apr 2026 • 1 hr

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Zach Plansky

Leader of the Green Party

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Kristian Sandström

Professor and co-author of the report discussed

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Magnus Henriksen

Professor and co-author of the report discussed

Episode: Green Deals in the EU Exposed | IEA Interview

Sean Ridley

Energy and Environment Analyst at the Centre for Policy Studies

Centre for Policy Studies

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Rory Meakin

Research fellow at the TaxPayers' Alliance (as introduced)

TaxPayers' Alliance

Episode: Is Inheritance Tax Britain's Worst Tax? | IEA Podcast

Lawrence Newport

Founder/leader of Looking for Growth, campaign strategist

Looking for Growth / IEA

Episode: Britain's Growth Crisis: Is Anyone Actually Fixing It? | Dr Lawrence Newport

Mark Skousen

Economics and presidential fellow at Chapman University; author of The Making of Modern Economics and The Genius of Adam Smith

Chapman University; The Making of Modern Economics

Episode: Adam Smith: The Greatest Economist You've Never Heard Of | Mark Skousen

Matthew Lesh

Public Policy Fellow, Institute of Economic Affairs

Institute of Economic Affairs

Episode: Should We Ban Under-16s from Social Media? | Matthew Lesh

Jesús Armas

Venezuelan opposition activist, former intern at the Institute

Venezuelan opposition

Episode: Kidnapped & Imprisoned: Venezuelan Political Prisoner Jesús Armas Speaks Out

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Callum Price

Director of Communications, Institute of Economic Affairs; Host of the IEA Podcast; frequent moderator across policy discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings

Makes sense to me
Reem Ibrahim for chancellor.
Apple Podcasts
5
Chimpy888
United Kingdom4 months ago
Great content, terrible production
The recent Peter Hitchens and Chris Snowdon episode was unlistenable as are many others. Such a shame because the content is excellent. Keep up the good work but please employ a decent sound technician!
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Tomwoodhams
United Kingdom3 years ago
Good content awful audio quality.
Difficult to listen to. Invest in half reasonable microphones would be my advice.
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hfffhddhjjgs
United Kingdom4 years ago
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Psychopathic chat from a very shady organisation.
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Tremelling
United Kingdom6 years ago
Cracking podcast for libertarians
30 minute bite size chunks about a different policy area each week. Always something different and not always unanimous views. But mainly in the free market direction.
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5
Dave's_Penguin_Army
United Kingdom7 years ago

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Should We Ban Under-16s from Social Media? | Matthew Lesh

Q: Australia has implemented a ban; what does the shape of that ban look like and is it working so far?

The guest describes the Australian approach as restricting account creation for major platforms rather than a full platform ban, notes non-trivial account reductions but reports high VPN usage and non-compliance, and emphasizes that it's too early to assess safety outcomes or mental health impacts.

Should We Ban Under-16s from Social Media? | Matthew Lesh

Q: So to start us off, what exactly is the problem that people are trying to address here?

The host prompts a discussion about a definable problem, and the guest outlines that harms attributed to social media among youth are not always clearly proven and that harm can be complex, with potential benefits from connectivity and learning that should be weighed against risks.

Britain's Growth Crisis: Is Anyone Actually Fixing It? | Dr Lawrence Newport

Q: Are there any early wins or promising indicators from recent policy discussions that give you optimism?

Yes, some planning reforms and the Fingertown (Fingleton) Review commitments show that governments can move on key reforms if there is sustained advocacy and public pressure, though follow-through remains the critical test.

Britain's Growth Crisis: Is Anyone Actually Fixing It? | Dr Lawrence Newport

Q: What concrete reforms have you advocated (in civil service, law, and planning) and what evidence supports their potential impact?

We advocate for single-point ownership of projects, clearer incentives and accountability, and specific exemptions for critical infrastructure from burdensome regulations, coupled with reforms to planning and the judiciary's role in project delays; evidence from our campaigns shows that decisive, well-communicated reforms can shift government positions and unlock progress.

Britain's Growth Crisis: Is Anyone Actually Fixing It? | Dr Lawrence Newport

Q: Why do you think growth has not materialized despite political promises, and what are the main obstacles?

The main obstacles include a perceived lack of a clear long-term plan among politicians, over-reliance on civil service advice, systemic bottlenecks in infrastructure and planning, and a political culture that favors incremental changes over first-principles reform.

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What is IEA Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers concise, policy-first discussions focused on economics, public finance, energy, and regulatory issues from a libertarian-leaning perspective. Episodes frequently feature prominent policy researchers and Westminster voices debating reform proposals, energy strategy, education funding, and welfare, with an emphasis on free-market approaches, empirical evidence, and technological neutrality. Listeners can expect approachable explanations of complex policy tradeoffs, skeptical takes on big-government solutions, and nuanced debates about how to balance growth, liberty, and affordability in the UK.

A standout trait is the commitment to rigorous, evidence-based critique of current policies, paired with accessible explanations a... more

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