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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. economicaffairs.co.uk

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs briefing, IEA Director of Communications Callum Price speaks with Senior Economist Dr Valentin Boboc about a letter the IEA sent to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, setting out eight policies he could introduce in hi... more

In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Managing Editor Daniel Freeman is joined by Editorial Director Dr Kristian Niemietz and Senior Economist Dr Valentin Boboc to break down three taxes that dominated the news this week: the wealth tax, new... more

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Director General Lord Hannan interviews Matthew Elliott, Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell, president of the Jobs Foundation and former chief executive of Vote Leave. The conversation covers the ten-year a... more

In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Director General Lord Hannan interviews Michael Simmons, economics editor of The Spectator, about whether Britain has really been a neoliberal economy for the past forty years, or whether that claim ... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Given
Executive Director of Young Voices
Young Voices
Episode: Winning the War of Ideas | IEA Interview
Victoria Bateman
Economic historian and author of Economica and The Sex Factor
University of Cambridge (historian, author)
Episode: Did Women's Freedom Build the Modern Economy? | IEA Podcast
Lord Hannan
Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs
Institute of Economic Affairs
Episode: Is Britain Ungovernable? | IEA Podcast
Rohan Pike
Former Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force officer focused on tobacco illicit trade
Australian government enforcement agencies
Episode: Tax Rises Built a Black Market. Britain Is Next. | IEA Interview
Dr Christopher Snowdon
Author of Inside the Sausage Factory, The Illusion of Evidence-Based Policy Making
Institute of Economic Affairs
Episode: The Truth About Britain's Nanny State Policies | IEA Briefing
Martin Vander Weyer
The Spectator's Business Editor, author, former investment banker
The Spectator
Episode: Was Thatcher the Only Time Britain Loved Capitalism? | IEA Interview
Max Marlow
Director of Public Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute
Adam Smith Institute
Episode: Is the UK Overtaxed, Over-borrowed, and Running Out of Road? | IEA Interview
Dan Hannan
Director General (guest)
Institute of Economic Affairs
Episode: Have Wealth Taxes Ever Actually Worked? | IEA Podcast
David Turver
Independent energy expert and author of the Eigenvalue Substack
Eigenvalue / Independent analyst
Episode: Why Is Britain's Electricity the Most Expensive in the Developed World? | Free the Power

Hosts

Callum Price
Host of the IEA Podcast (Institute of Economic Affairs)
Kristian Niemietz
Editorial Director, IEA; Economics/Policy commentator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Makes sense to me

    Reem Ibrahim for chancellor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chimpy888
    United Kingdom7 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tomwoodhams
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Good content awful audio quality.

    Difficult to listen to. Invest in half reasonable microphones would be my advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hfffhddhjjgs
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • 👎

    Psychopathic chat from a very shady organisation.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave's_Penguin_Army
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Consistently engaging for listeners who want policy depth and evidence.
Balanced debates with clear, data-driven arguments.
Quality discussions on tax policy and growth, though production quality varies.
Thoughtful, accessible economic critique with strong guests.

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Tax Rises Built a Black Market. Britain Is Next. | IEA Interview
Q: How did you go about seizing illicit tobacco—what was the process?
Seizures were driven by intelligence-led operations, focusing on suspicious shipments and patterns rather than mass random checks; authorities targeted the most suspicious containers to disrupt the supply chain and uncover how the network operated.
Was Thatcher the Only Time Britain Loved Capitalism? | IEA Interview
Q: Your chapter's title is Why We Lost Faith in Capitalism. Who is the 'we' here?
The 'we' principally refers to the broader British public and their attitudes toward capitalism, not the author himself.
Why Is Britain's Electricity the Most Expensive in the Developed World? | Free the Power
Q: How much is a little bit of relief from reforms expected to actually reduce bills?
Reforms like canceling certain RO obligations and carbon taxes could reduce some costs, but the overall bill impact by 2030-31 would still be higher than today due to the magnitude of grid expansion and balancing costs.
Why Is Britain's Electricity the Most Expensive in the Developed World? | Free the Power
Q: David, perhaps you could set the scene for us.
We discuss the trajectory of subsidies and grid integration costs, including how the expansion of the grid to connect remote renewables and capacity market expenses are driving higher overall costs.
Are We in the Biggest Bubble in History?
Q: If this is not retail politics, how do you make these big issues resonate with the public and shift public opinion toward recognizing the economic risks?
By clearly communicating the tangible consequences—housing unaffordability, job market stagnation, and long-term social costs—and by engaging journalists and influencers to adopt a framework that highlights systemic monetary risks rather than short-term political fixes.

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The show consistently hosts sharp, policy-driven conversations centered on economics, public finance, and energy policy, with frequent forays into growth, taxation, housing, and regulatory reform. Episodes often feature libertarian-leaning perspectives from economists and think-tank voices, challenging mainstream orthodoxy and weighing trade-offs between growth and government intervention. Notably, debates around wealth taxes, net-zero policy, and industrial policy are common through-lines, often paired with practical reforms and historical context that illuminate policy design and incentives. The format tends to favor rigorous argumentation and clear, data-backed critique, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy free-market perspectives... more

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