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Based on his Wall Street Journal Opinion column "Free Expression," Editor-at-Large Gerry Baker speaks every week with some of the world's leading writers, influencers and thinkers about a variety of subjects. Baker will welcome his guests from the worlds of politics, philosophy, and culture for wide-ranging dialogues that will enlighten and fascinate listeners. Episodes will be released each week.... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Moynihan
Chief Executive of Bank of America
Bank of America
Episode: A Top Banker on the Fed, Tariffs, and the Uncertain Outlook for the U.S. Economy
Glenn Hutchins
Co-founder of Silver Lake, a prominent private equity firm, and former director of the New York Federal Reserve. He is also involved in philanthropic activities, including the Obama Foundation.
North Island and North Island Ventures
Episode: Tariffs, Stagflation and the New AI-driven Economy
Rishi Sunak
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Hoover Institution
Episode: Democracy on the Brink
Nadav Eyal
Prominent Israeli journalist and commentator, winner of the Sokolov Award.
Yedioth Ahronoth
Episode: Can Israel Win its War in Gaza?
Lisa Murkowski
Senator from Alaska and author of 'Far From Home'
United States Senate
Episode: The Last Republican Holdout?
William Daley
Former Chief of Staff to President Obama and Commerce Secretary
Obama Administration
Episode: Are the Socialists Taking Over the Democratic Party?
Doug Holtz-Eakin
Former director of the Congressional Budget Office and economist
Independent Economic Consultant
Episode: Trump, the GOP and the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill'
Reuel Marc Gerecht
Writer, political analyst, and senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Episode: A Turning Point in Middle East History
Ray Dalio
Founder of Bridgewater Associates and renowned investor
Bridgewater Associates
Episode: Can the U.S. Avoid an Oncoming Debt Crisis?

Host

Gerry Baker
Editor-at-Large of the Wall Street Journal, Gerry Baker brings a wealth of experience in journalism, focusing on policy discussions and cultural analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 907 ratings
  • Happy learner

    This is one of my favorite weekly podcasts. Balanced guests and superb questioning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Montana JW
    United States2 months ago
  • WSJ leaning left!

    This podcast and the WSJ is leaning left, so not at all surprised when Gerard B. interviews individuals who bash Trump.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jim_Parker
    United States2 months ago
  • Yikes!

    I will come back to update my review of the guests are not like Heather. I usually enjoy listening regardless of the the guests outcome but omg you literally could hear her like she was spitting (anger) as she talked. Just casting aside all the young voters and their pick of candidate as stupidly ignorant. She sounded almost as bad as Trump would if he had been the guest

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dark Sage D
    United States3 months ago
  • Trump Religious?!

    Using Trump & God in the same sentence is sacrilegious. The only rational thing Gingrich said was that Trump is not a Conservative.

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    3
    N0LA K1m
    United States4 months ago
  • Please take a course in real business negotiations

    5/14 podcast just another example that WSJ has lousy touch with the real world. Less academics who never negotiated or ran a business (or it sounds that way) and more guests who actually have. I am so disappointed with WSJ lately as you have not adapted to finally running the country like a real business. You, Paul, Kyle, Kate , Mary all are looking clueless and I know you all are smarter than that.

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    United States4 months ago

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Tariffs, Stagflation and the New AI-driven Economy
Q: What does the Fed do in these circumstances?
Glenn states that the Fed faces a quandary, needing to control inflation while managing a stalling job market, and might consider a minor interest rate cut based on unemployment rates.
Tariffs, Stagflation and the New AI-driven Economy
Q: Where do you stand, Glenn, on this question? Is the economy basically able to sail along and absorb this tariff shock without causing too much trouble?
Glenn believes that we're conducting a stress test on the economy through these tariffs, leading to slightly higher inflation and lower growth, but it's not catastrophic yet.
Are the Socialists Taking Over the Democratic Party?
Q: What is the message Democrats should be putting forward on the economy?
Daley suggests that rather than adopting extreme measures, Democrats should focus on supply-side policies and address economic fairness without a heavy reliance on government intervention.
Are the Socialists Taking Over the Democratic Party?
Q: Explain why you think what Mamdani represents is so dangerous for the Democrats and indeed for the country.
William Daley discusses that Mamdani's radical socialist platform could alienate centrist voters and parallels past radical influences in the Republican Party that altered its trajectory.
The Last Republican Holdout?
Q: Do you think the Republican Party really continues to reflect your conservative views?
I think most would say that the Republican Party of the Reagan years is very different than what we see today with the MAGA influence.

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