
This podcast is focused on economics, finance and public policy, with a common thread to exploring some of the ideas of the late economist Milton Friedman titled after his 1962 book ”Capitalism and Freedom”.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 84 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsHistoryNews | |||

Jon Hartley and Mickey Levy discuss Mickey’s early career working with Alice Rivlin at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and with Arthur Burns at AEI, as well as being part of the Shadow Open Markets Committee from its early days in the 1970s. Th... more
Jon Hartley talks with Tyler Hassen about the legacy of DOGE, including Hassen’s time as a member of the DOGE team and his new book Inside DOGE: The Real Story From A Senior Insider. They discuss what Hassen learned working with Elon Musk, the light ... more
Jon Hartley and Steve Hanke discuss Hanke’s career as an academic and policy advisor, including the virtues of using currency boards to combat hyperinflation and when dollarizing is useful. The conversation also looks back at Hanke’s time on Presiden... more
Jon Hartley and US House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill discuss Congressman Hill’s background; regulation on housing supply and the recently passed Road to Housing Act; crypto regulation including the GENIUS Act and the CLARIT... more
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Check the audio and quality of recording mates!!! Some episodes are barely audible
Interesting topics and excellent guests. Two issues that could be addressed: (1) as others have said the sound quality is generally poor, and (2) the host talks too much — almost a monologue leading up to every question. I would like to hear more from the guests and less from the host.
The content in this podcast series is great, but the recorded sound quality of some guest speaker voices is uneven which makes them hard to understand. Guest speaker voice content should be normalized and equalized to match the quality of the host, whose voice is easy to hear and to understand throughout the entire podcast series.
Jon has a deep and varied knowledge of economics which allows him to draw out interesting thoughts from his well curated line up of top-tier guests.
A highly informative podcast for anyone interested not just in economics but politics, IR, law, or just about anything. Jon is a wonderful host and has a talent for making an increasingly complex economic environment extremely easy to follow. Count me in as a regular listener!
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This show consistently probes economics, public policy, and finance through high-profile guests and deep dives into policy history. Episodes often center on tax reform, monetary policy, financial regulation, and growth, with thoughtful questions that unpack how policy choices shape markets and everyday life. A notable trait is the willingness to blend historical context with current policy debates, drawing on renowned economists, policymakers, and historians to illuminate long-running questions about capitalism, regulation, and economic freedom. The guest roster typically includes prominent policy thinkers, former officials, and leading academics, offering rigorous analysis alongside accessible storytelling that helps listeners gauge how id... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Mickey Levy
2. Tyler Hassen
3. Steve Hanke
4. French Hill
5. Barry Eichengreen
6. Michael Boskin
7. Grover Norquist
8. Mehmet Oz
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