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Qualified Opinions

Veronique de Rugy
Tariffs
United States
Social Security
Supply and Demand
International Emergency Economic Powers Act
Left-Wing Violence
Postliberalism
Trade Policy
Medicaid
Catholic Integralism
Liberalism
Congestion Pricing
Egg Market / Agricultural Prices
Supreme Court
Federal Reserve
Tocqueville, Alexis De
National Security
World Trade Organization
China
Ohio

Qualified Opinions is an intellectual salon that illuminates the challenges facing free markets, liberalism, and the political climate of today. Join host Veronique de Rugy, a senior fellow at the Mercatus Center, and her guests for enlightening discourse. Qualified Opinions is a production of the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER).

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In a special edition of Qualified Opinions, host Veronique de Rugy hosts an insider roundtable discussion featuring three AIER scholars: David Hebert (Director of Economics and Economic Freedom), Julia Cartwright (Senior Research Fellow in Law and Ec... more

Stephanie Slade, senior editor at Reason, joins Veronique de Rugy to discuss her new book Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right.

Fusionism isn't a coalition strategy. It's the argument that liberty and virtue need each ot... more

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Roger Bate joins Veronique de Rugy to discuss his new book, The House Always Wins, sharing his personal brush with sports betting addiction and what it reveals about the industry's explosive growth, corruption risks, and need for smart regulation. Th... more

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In this episode of Qualified Opinions, host Veronique de Rugy welcomes Akash Chougule, President of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), to explore how classical liberal ideas can drive real economic mobility for lower-income Am... more

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Recent Guests

David Hebert
Director of Economics and Economic Freedom; Senior Research Fellow
AIER
Episode: Roundtable: Tariffs, Populist Handouts, and the AI Safety Panic
Julia Cartwright
Senior Research Fellow in Law and Economics
AIER
Episode: Roundtable: Tariffs, Populist Handouts, and the AI Safety Panic
Thomas Savidge
Research Fellow
AIER
Episode: Roundtable: Tariffs, Populist Handouts, and the AI Safety Panic
Stephanie Slade
Senior editor at Reason, author of Fusionism, Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right
Reason magazine
Episode: Why the Right Forgot Its Own Best Arguments
Roger Bate
President, Center for Global Health and Accountability
Center for Global Health and Accountability
Episode: The House Always Wins: Roger Bate on Sports Betting, Addiction, and the Fauci Reckoning
Akash Chougule
President of Freopp
Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (Freopp)
Episode: Rethinking Unions, Bipartisanship, and Opportunity for the Bottom 50%
Thomas Howes
Lecturer at Princeton; editor-in-chief of the Vital Center
Princeton University; Vital Center
Episode: Why Postliberalism Failed: What History Reveals About the Movement's Risks
James Patterson
Associate professor of public affairs
Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee; Law and Liberty (contributing editor)
Episode: Why Postliberalism Failed: What History Reveals About the Movement's Risks
Phil Magness
Economic Historian, holds the David Thoreau Chair of Political Economy at the Independence Institute
Independence Institute
Episode: Is Inequality A Problem?

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Veronique de Rugy
Host of the show; senior fellow involved with Mercatus Center and AIER; central figure guiding discussion and framing topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Love economic truth

    I appreciate the thoughtful in depth discussion on topics that matter and get at the heart of truth, starting with David Bahnsen and the meaning of work.

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    5
    SeekingPilgrim
    United States2 years ago
  • Defying the birth dearth

    Excellent interview and topic. Enjoyed the discussion from both an economic point of view as well as a human point of view. Will definitely be reading this book based on the conversation and even handling of the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Tuzak
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful, deep economic analysis with thoughtful perspectives on work and policy.
Grounded discussions that connect economics to human concerns and policy realism.
Bold debates that challenge common narratives while staying rigorous and respectful.

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The House Always Wins: Roger Bate on Sports Betting, Addiction, and the Fauci Reckoning
Q: Let's put some numbers on this growth. Which country or state is doing the best work?
He points to the UK and Sweden as examples of friction and mental health support that help mitigate harms, while acknowledging that no system is perfect and that policy should combine liberal access with protective measures to address at-risk individuals.
The House Always Wins: Roger Bate on Sports Betting, Addiction, and the Fauci Reckoning
Q: In the book, you contrast Nevada and Singapore. Can you talk about this?
He compares regulatory approaches, noting Nevada's open, comprehensive betting market with explicit state controls versus Singapore's more centralized and collective approach, and emphasizes that there isn't a single best model; policymakers should learn from multiple jurisdictions and use federal or regional experimentation to identify what works best.
The House Always Wins: Roger Bate on Sports Betting, Addiction, and the Fauci Reckoning
Q: So the question I have for you is, the corruption of the industry, is it worse now or did it not exist before the technology advancement?
The guest explains that corruption has always existed in betting, but modern technology and online platforms greatly expand both opportunities for manipulation and the avenues for betting on individual events within games, increasing the potential for influence and harm, while highlighting that enforcement and oversight are now more complex and varied across jurisdictions.
Why the Right Forgot Its Own Best Arguments
Q: How did Hayek and Kirk both contribute to a fusionist understanding of conservatism?
Both engaged with liberty and tradition, showing that libertarian and traditionalist strands could be reconciled, with Hayek emphasizing spontaneous order and Kirk stressing moral traditions and virtue.
Why the Right Forgot Its Own Best Arguments
Q: Why did you decide to write about Fusionism in the context of today's political climate?
To remind a new generation of conservatives that the modern movement has deep, debated roots and to advocate for reviving a dual commitment to liberty and virtue rather than embracing top-down state power as a solution.

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A thoughtful, evidence-driven show that probes free-market principles, liberalism, and contemporary policy debates through rigorous conversation with economists, historians, and policy scholars. Episodes shed light on topics like upward mobility, entitlement reform, regulation, and the balance between economic freedom and social policy, often challenging conventional wisdom with historical context and data critiques. Notable strengths include a disciplined focus on data quality, a willingness to critique popular narratives, and a penchant for cross-disciplinary perspectives—from economics and law to philosophy and literature. The format tends to feature deep-dive interviews with leading thinkers and practitioners, delivering nuanced viewpoi... more

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