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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. insider.iea.org.uk

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Daniel Freeman, Managing Editor at the IEA, speaks with Dr. Gregory Clark, Professor of Economics at the University of Southern Denmark and author of A Farewell to Alms (2008) and The Son Also Rises (201... more

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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
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Episode: Britain's Broken Energy System | Free the Power | IEA Podcast
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 154 ratings
  • Makes sense to me

    Reem Ibrahim for chancellor.

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    Chimpy888
    United Kingdom3 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 Kingdom5 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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    Dave's_Penguin_Army
    United Kingdom6 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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Frequently Asked Questions About IEA Podcast

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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