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Words & Numbers

Antony Davies
Donald Trump
Social Security
Inflation
Economics
Tariffs
Interest Rates
Federal Reserve
Artificial Intelligence
Joe Biden
Libertarian Party
Social Media
College Education
Minimum Wage
Supreme Court
California
Personal Finance
Health Insurance
FBI Crime Data
Wealth Tax
Baseball

Words & Numbers touches on issues of Economics, Political Science, Current Events and Policy. Each Wednesday we'll be sharing a new Words & Numbers podcast featuring Antony Davies Ph.D and James Harrigan Ph.D talking about the economics and political science of current events.

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Latest Episodes

How did all the Post-Liberals get on the Goulash Train? And what are Post-Liberals? And what is (or more to the point, was) the Goulash Train? With guest Phil Magness.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

01:44 Fast-Track Degrees and Credential Cultur... more

Privileges and/or Immunities, Necessary and/or Proper, and Cruel and/or Unusual, with guest Clark Neily.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:37 Congress Approval Ratings Hit 10%

02:08 King Charles on Checks and Balances

03:17 Is Congress Failing... more

Is the American Dream dead? A lot of people seem to think so, and perception is reality in politics. But what do the words and numbers actually say?

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

01:10 NYC Government Grocery Stores and “Fair Prices”

05:26 Why ... more

It’s not left v right, it’s us v them.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:27 AI Lawsuit and the Return of “Technology Panics”

01:04 The “Werther Effect” and Historical Media Fears

04:47 Does AI Cause Harm or Reflect the User?

07:46 Should AI Com... more

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Recent Guests

Clark Neily
Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Episode 504: Privileges & Immunities
David Greene
Former health care executive and independent consultant with extensive experience in the health insurance field
Episode: Episode 498: Politicians Broke Health Insurance
Andrew Heaton
Comedian author and political satirist, host of The Political Orphanage and Alienating the Audience
Episode: Episode 494: The Dark Ages Never Went Away
Todd Huntley
Director of the National Security Law Program at Georgetown University Law Center and retired Navy captain
Georgetown University Law Center
Episode: Episode 480: The War on Drugs (Continued)
Jp Cortez
Executive Director of the Sound Money Defense League
Sound Money Defense League
Episode: Episode 467: The Sound of Money
Bari Weiss
Former columnist and founder of Free Press, now editor-in-chief of CBS News
CBS News
Episode: Episode 463: Weisswashing the Media
Clark Neely
Senior Vice President for Legal Studies at the Cato Institute and author of Terms of Engagement
Cato Institute
Episode: Episode 431: The Republic Fails
Nikki Neely
President and founder of Parents Defending Education
Parents Defending Education
Episode: Episode 428: What Good is the Department of Education?
Jeffrey Singer
Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and President Emeritus of Valley Surgical Clinics.
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Episode: Episode 424: Your Body, Your Health Care

Hosts

James Harrigan
Co-host of the show, providing economic and policy analysis with a focus on clear, principled reasoning and accessible explanations.
Antony Davies
Co-host known for economic and political analysis with a practical, often libertarian-leaning perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 552 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    Excellent podcast! The combination of economics and political science make this show outstanding! It will give you a firm grasp on politics, the economy, and the web that ties it all together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Martens Minute Podcast
    United States5 months ago
  • The best podcast ever!

    This is my favorite podcast to get educated on economics and politics effects on the economy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Votcho
    United States6 months ago
  • Podcast

    I enjoy the podcast although it can be one sided. A broad discussion with knowledgeable perspectives that challenge the economic ideas and recognize not all things can be distilled to dollars and cents.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dimes$84-/@“&$!12
    United States10 months ago
  • Long term listener, til now…

    Ep426 did me in, I’ll miss the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ga76v80q
    United Statesa year ago
  • if only more people would take the time to really understand the hot issues, we would be less devisive and successful as a country! spread the word!

    Audible
    5
    Dave Larson
    United Statesa year ago

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Calm, civil debates with strong takes that challenge conventional wisdom.
Thoughtful, accessible, and data-driven discussions on economics and politics.
Some listeners perceive bias but many praise clarity and practical insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 505: Owning the (Post) Libs
Q: What does post-liberalism mean in the current political landscape?
Post-liberalism is described as an ideology that critiques modern liberalism and seeks a return to a traditional or communal order, often advocating for strong executive power and a shift away from Madisonian constitutionalism, with roots and supporters spanning both academic theory and international political movements.
Episode 498: Politicians Broke Health Insurance
Q: Is private health insurance subsidizing Medicare?
Yes, private insurance tends to subsidize Medicare significantly.
Episode 498: Politicians Broke Health Insurance
Q: How do you perceive the pricing strategies of health insurers, especially regarding patient experience?
Health insurers operate under negotiations with providers that lead to hidden pricing, resulting in patient confusion.
Episode 498: Politicians Broke Health Insurance
Q: Did you find that your job was incredibly frustrating the same way that people on the other side of it do?
Yes, the system forces employees to not do a lot of things that they would like to do that are good.
Episode 494: The Dark Ages Never Went Away
Q: How did you go digging through this stuff?
Some of it is supposition, but I think it's pretty sound; I focused on Thomas Aquinas and found interesting historical anecdotes.

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Economics and political science are the core lenses through which current events are analyzed, with a practical, data-informed approach that often challenges conventional wisdom. Episodes frequently explore policy impacts, government interventions, and market incentives, while balancing accessible explanations with clear humor. A notable strength is the duo's ability to ground complex ideas in real-world examples, often featuring guests who bring depth in health care, history, or political economy. This combination tends to attract educated, policy-minded listeners who appreciate rigorous argumentation delivered with wit and civility, and who value explanations that connect everyday outcomes to broader economic principles.

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