Best Sutherland Institute Podcasts (2025)

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The redistricting battle: What does the constitution say? | Bill Duncan 46:06

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As redistricting debates make headlines in Utah and across the nation, a deeper issue is being overlooked: Who really has the constitutional authority to draw electoral maps? In this episode, host Nic Dunn sits down with Sutherland Institute Constitutional Law and Religious Freedom Fellow Bill Duncan to unpack the legal and civic principles at the …

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How to Fix Britain | John Penrose | IEA Interview 45:46

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Head of Media Reem Ibrahim interviews John Penrose, recovering government minister, Chair of the Conservative Policy Forum and Director of the Centre for Small State Conservatives. The conversation examines Britain's economic decline through decades of missed opportunities, comparing the UK's sluggish …

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Britain's £36bn Black Hole | IEA Podcast 41:06

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Head of Media and Linda Whetstone Scholar Reem Ibrahim interviews Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz. The conversation covers the deteriorating UK economy, examining zero growth in July, persistent inflation at 3.8%, and the highest August borrowing figures i…

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Why Every British Adult is Now in a Class Action Lawsuit | IEA Briefing 40:12

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs briefing, managing editor Daniel Freeman interviews Stephen Dnes, a competition lawyer with 15 years of experience and lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, about his new IEA report, titled “Class Act,” examining the rise of class action litigation in the UK. The discussion covers the dramatic growt…

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Nobel Prize Economist: Why Institutions Matter | IEA Interview 48:26

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty interviews Professor Simon Johnson, 2024 Nobel Prize winner in Economics from MIT. The conversation explores Johnson's groundbreaking research on extractive versus inclusive institutions and how colonial mortality rates shaped economic development patterns that per…

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What’s next for America in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination? 6:06

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Following the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, host Nic Dunn offers a special message on how Americans should respond to political violence, polarization, and contempt. Defending Ideas is a weekly podcast produced by Sutherland Institute. On this show, we are committed to renewing the principles of common sense cons…

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Why China's Economy is Failing | Ian Williams | IEA Interview 52:46

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Join IEA Managing Editor Daniel Freeman in conversation with Ian Williams, author of "Vampire State: The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy," for an analysis of China's mounting economic challenges. Williams, a veteran journalist with 20 years of experience covering China as a foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News and NBC, delivers a chilling …

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The Splintering of British Politics: Left and Right in Crisis 47:23

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Communications Director Callum Price interviews Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz. The conversation examines Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's offer to help Labour cut the welfare bill and her party's return to fiscal conservatism. They discuss whether this re…

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S3 E7 3 Days In Louisville | Elizabeth Sutherland 25:04

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S3 E7 3 Days In Louisville|Elizabeth Sutherland Host Bob Cutler sits down with Elizabeth Sutherland as she plans a three-day Louisville getaway to celebrate her anniversary—aiming to balance bourbon, great food, arts, and a little non-spirits culture. A live call with Michter’s JP McCartan adds a premium twist—“bottle your own” barrel-proof bourbon…

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Rory Sutherland on Wealth Inequality, Housing Crisis & Economic Solutions | IEA Podcast 2:04:18

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Communications Director Callum Price interviews Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Group and prolific commentator on economics and society. The conversation explores how markets function as discovery mechanisms, with Sutherland arguing that capitalism's greatest strength lies not in efficienc…

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Republic vs. regime: Who wins the AI arms race? | Sarah Hunt 34:46

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Artificial intelligence is fueling a new kind of arms race, one that isn’t just about technology, but about the clash of values between free republics and authoritarian regimes. In this episode, Sutherland Chief Growth Officer Derek Monson sits in for Nic Dunn, and is joined by Sarah Hunt, president and founder of the Joseph Rainey Center for Publi…

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The Real Cost of China's Communist Economy | Mary Kissel | IEA Interview 45:37

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs interview, our Managing Editor Daniel Freeman interviews Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at investment bank Stephens and former Senior Advisor to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The conversation examines the current state of US-China relations, China's economic challenges under Xi Jinping, and the nati…

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Is Britain Really Going Broke? The Truth About Our 'Fiscal Crisis' | IEA Podcast 46:51

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs Podcast, Managing Editor Daniel Freeman is joined by Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz to examine whether Britain is truly facing fiscal meltdown or if the doom-mongering has been overblown. The conversation unpacks Chris Giles' Financial Times analysis arguing that Brit…

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S3 E6 Après All Day | Vail's Oktoberfest 37:22

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S3 E6 Après All Day | Vail's Oktoberfest This Après All Day episode takes listeners straight into the heart of Vail’s 50th (or technically 55th) Oktoberfest celebration. Hosts Bob Cutler and Rich Stoner welcome special events manager Jeremy Gross to describe how the celebration connects the town’s Bavarian-inspired heritage to modern-day mountain c…

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Britain Blackout: Can Renewables Keep the Lights On? | Kathryn Porter | Free the Power 50:18

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In this episode of Free the Power, the IEA’s COO and resident Energy Analyst Andy Mayer interviews Kathryn Porter, independent energy consultant and founder of Watt-Logic. The conversation examines the devastating blackouts that hit Spain and Portugal on April 28th, 2025, when the entire Iberian Peninsula went offline for ten hours, resulting in el…

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I Love You, Bro: Combating male suicide | Joe Tuia'ana 56:28

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Men make up nearly 80% of suicide deaths, yet too often their struggles go unseen. In this episode, host Nic Dunn and contributor Beth Akers are joined by Joe Tuia'ana who shares the story behind the I Love You, Bro Project, a grassroots movement creating safe, judgment-free spaces where men can open up, connect, and find purpose. From barbershops …

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The Building Crisis Destroying Britain | Sam Richards | IEA Interview 45:09

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs interview, our Director of Communications Callum Price interviews Sam Richards, CEO of Britain Remade and former special adviser at 10 Downing Street. The conversation examines Britain's fundamental growth problem - the country's inability to build essential infrastructure. Richards argues that underpinning Bri…

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Britain's Doom Loop: Why We Can't Stop Borrowing | IEA Podcast 42:41

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs Podcast, Director of Communications Callum Price hosts a discussion with IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Managing Editor Daniel Freeman on Britain's escalating fiscal crisis and the government's response. The conversation examines why UK borrowing costs have reached their highest levels since 1997 - f…

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S3 E5 Schoodic Institute’s Lisa Frazell 22:10

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S3 E5 Schoodic Institute’s Lisa Frazell This episode takes listeners to Maine’s Schoodic Peninsula, where host Bob Cutler sits down with Lisa Frazell to spotlight the work of the Schoodic Institute, a nonprofit scientific partner of Acadia National Park. Lisa explains that while many confuse the institute with schooner boats, its mission is rooted …

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Former Obama Administrator: Is Liberalism Dead? | IEA Interview 50:34

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs interview, our Executive Director Tom Clougherty interviews Professor Cass Sunstein, former Obama administration official and co-author of "Nudge", discussing his new book "On Liberalism: In Defence of Freedom". The conversation explores Sunstein's "big tent liberalism" that encompasses figures from Reagan to R…

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Absent fathers are America's hidden crisis | Ian Rowe 48:18

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Why are so many boys and young men struggling in America today? The answer may lie in a crisis few are talking about: absent fathers. Host Nic Dunn and contributor Beth Akers sit down with Ian Rowe, author of Agency and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. They dive into why strong families and involved fathers are key to helping the…

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Britain to Face BIGGEST Tax Rise in Decades? | IEA Podcast 49:40

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs Podcast, Head of Media Reem Ibrahim hosts a discussion with IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Managing Editor Daniel Freeman on the government's upcoming budget and various tax policy proposals currently being floated. The conversation covers a "tax proposal extravaganza" including potential reforms to …

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S3 E4 Novio's Radio | Uncomfortable Vendor Comments 17:34

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S3 E4 Novio’s Radio | Uncomfortable Vendor Comments This episode of Cocktails with Friends takes a sharp turn from lighthearted mixology into deeply personal territory. Bob Cutler opens up about an anti-Semitic remark from a vendor rep, the lack of immediate accountability from the company, and the personal toll it’s taken on him and his family, re…

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Fighting Back Against Health Authoritarianism | IEA Briefing 12:26

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs briefing, our Head of Media, Reem Ibrahim, interviews Chris Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics, about his new discussion paper "Anti-Capitalism and Public Health." The conversation examines how public health discourse has evolved from targeting specific industries like "big tobacco" and "big food" to attackin…

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UK Economy in "Doom Loop" | Sir Simon Clarke | IEA Interview 41:48

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs interview, the IEA’s Director of Communications Callum Price sits down with Sir Simon Clarke, former Conservative MP, Treasury Chief Secretary, and current Director of Onward. The conversation tackles Britain's housing crisis, with Clarke arguing the UK is 4-5 million homes short and criticising government clim…

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Why young men are struggling and how to restore their purpose | Sam Abrams 44:42

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Amid the ongoing discussions about challenges men and boys face in work, school, and other aspects of life, there’s a deeper question behind the statistics: what actually anchors young men and helps form their character? On this episode, host Nic Dunn and contributor Beth Akers sit down with Sam Abrams to discuss the formative role of families, fai…

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Trump's Trade Disaster Just Made America POORER | Stan Veuger | IEA Interview 45:38

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, the IEA’s Head of Media Reem Ibrahim interviews Stan Veuger, Senior Fellow in Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. The conversation examines the dramatic shift in Trump's second-term trade policy, including unprecedented 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the "reciprocal tariffs…

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Crime, Tax Traps & Speech Police: Britain's Triple Crisis | IEA Podcast 43:33

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Director of Communications Callum Price is joined by Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz and Managing Editor Daniel Freeman for a wide-ranging discussion on Britain's current challenges. The conversation covers the heated debate around Fraser Nelson's controversial Times article on crime statistics, e…

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S3 E3 Après All Day | Park City's Mountain Mixer 30:04

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S3 E3 Après All Day | Mountain Mixer In this episode of Après All Day, Bob and Rich head to Park City—at least in spirit—for the inaugural Mountain Mixer cocktail contest. The event brings together the top ten cocktails from a month-long, undercover judging process, culminating in a high-energy showdown at Deer Valley’s Silver Lake Lodge on August …

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Britain's Energy Market U-Turn | Free the Power 29:21

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs Free the Power podcast, the IEA’s Andy Mayer interviews Nicholas Leighton-Hall from the Marginal Cost of Everything blog about the recent government decision to reject zonal pricing for UK electricity markets. The conversation examines how political considerations overtook economic rationality in this crucial e…

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Is Trump's DOJ pushing for a dangerous overreach? | Matt Germer and Derek Monson 49:16

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Multiple states have received requests from the U.S. Department of Justice for state voter roll information. The DOJ says it’s enforcing federal election laws. Critics call it a dangerous overreach that could erode privacy, weaken security, and blur constitutional boundaries between Washington and the states. This week on Defending Ideas, host Nic …

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The Death of British Prosperity: What Went Wrong? | IEA Live 1:11:23

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs panel discussion, Dr. Kristian Niemietz chairs a conversation on "Government and Economic Growth in the 21st Century" with Dr. Stephen Davies, Senior Education Fellow, Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow, and Cento Veljanovski, IEA Law and Economics Fellow. The discussion examines Britain's 18-year period of econom…

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Britain's £50 Billion Black Hole: Beyond the Point of No Return? | IEA Podcast 49:15

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In this IEA podcast, Managing Editor Daniel Freeman interviews Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Dr. Stephen Davies, Senior Education Fellow. The conversation examines Britain's looming £50 billion fiscal black hole identified by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, exploring why Rachel Reeves will miss her fiscal targets a…

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S3 E2 Dr. Michael Ross 27:19

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S3 E2 Dr. Michael Ross This episode of Cocktails with Friends dives deep into modern fatherhood with Dr. Michael Ross, a pediatrician and longtime friend of host Bob Cutler. The two explore the evolving role of dads, not as know-it-alls, but as coaches learning alongside their kids. From navigating healthcare and screen time to managing interests a…

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Why Nuclear Power Will Save The World | Free The Power 36:10

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In this Free the Power podcast, the IEA's Andy Mayer interviews Tim Gregory, author of "Going Nuclear: How the Atom Will Save the World" and nuclear scientist at Sellafield. The conversation tackles radiophobia and public misconceptions about nuclear safety, examining how accidents like Chernobyl and Fukushima have shaped public perception despite …

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Have we forgotten how to self-govern? | Sabrina L. Shaeffer 44:24

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What if the root cause of America’s polarization isn’t just anger or partisanship — but the loss of a skill we’ve stopped practicing? On this episode, Nic Dunn speaks with R Street Institute VP of Public Affairs Sabrina Schaeffer to explore how the lost arts of debate, discourse, and civic engagement are essential to a thriving constitutional repub…

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We Called It: The Online Safety Bill Debacle | IEA Briefing 23:45

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs briefing, host Callum Price interviews Matthew Lesh, IEA Public Policy Fellow and author of a 2022 briefing paper on the Online Safety Bill. The discussion covers the implementation of the Online Safety Act and its impact on free speech, examining how age-gating requirements are now forcing platforms to hide le…

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The UK Government Just Made a MASSIVE Mistake | IEA Podcast 48:38

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, host Callum Price interviews Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz. The conversation examines the immediate impact of the Online Safety Act's age verification requirements, which have led to widespread content blocking, a 1400% surge in VPN downloads, and legitimate…

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S3 E1 Novio's Radio | Wyoming Whiskey For Acadia 15:25

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S3 E1 Novio’s Radio | Wyoming Loves Acadia In this Novio’s Radio episode of Cocktails with Friends, Bob Cutler introduces George Hale and Ric Tyler to a special limited-edition bottle from Wyoming Whiskey that honors Acadia National Park. For the first time, the brand is recognizing a national park outside Wyoming—and they chose Acadia. Bob also ex…

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How the USSR Fell | Part 3 | Rise & Fall of the Soviet Economy 45:03

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Managing Editor Dan Freeman interviews Aymen Aulaiwi, DPhil student at Lincoln College, Oxford, in the final part of a three-part series examining the Soviet economy's rise, peak and downfall. The conversation explores how the Soviet Union's collapse began not with Gorbachev's reforms, but with Khrushc…

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Should we reorient higher ed toward a skills-based economy? 51:50

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One of the biggest challenges facing the economy in recent years, at both the national and state levels, is persistent workforce shortages across different industries. With more jobs than qualified workers, leaders in states like Utah are confronting the gap between education and training institutions and the needs of employers. On this episode of …

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UK's Productivity Crisis: Why Britain Can't Grow | Vicky Pryce | IEA Interview 52:03

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Callum Price, Director of Communications, interviews Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser at the Centre for Economic and Business Research and former Director General for Economics at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The conversation examines the UK's persistent growth challenges, foc…

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Milei Model for UK, Wealth Tax Warning & the Extremist Youth Poll | IEA Podcast 48:05

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, host Reem Ibrahim, Head of Media and Linda Whetstone Scholar, with guests Tom Clougherty, Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director. The conversation covers the UK's deteriorating fiscal situation with June borrowing hitting £21 billion - £7 billion more than last year - and the gro…

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S2 E52 Season 2 Retrospective | What A Long Strange Year It's Been 22:20

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S2 E52 What A Long Strange Year Bob Cutler raises a Boulevardier and wraps up Season 2 with a reflective, funny, and heartfelt best-of episode featuring favorite moments and standout guests. He reflects on a year of head trauma, vermouth memories, fairway wisdom, popes and piercings, and bread-fueled dreams—tying it all together with cocktails, com…

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Stalin's Economic Nightmare | Part 2 | Rise & Fall of the Soviet Economy 42:58

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Managing Editor Dan Freeman interviews Aymen Aulaiwi, DPhil student at Lincoln College, Oxford, in the second part of a three-part series examining the Soviet economy's rise, peak and downfall. The conversation explores how Stalin transformed the Soviet Union's economy starting in 1928, synthesising ea…

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Rethinking charity to provide dignity over dependency | James Whitford 45:24

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America is a compassionate country. But what if the way we’ve been “helping” those in poverty actually makes things worse? On this episode, host Nic Dunn sits down with James Whitford, founder and executive director of True Charity and Watered Gardens Ministries, and author of “The Crisis of Dependency: How Our Efforts to Solve Poverty Are Trapping…

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Former Chief Goldman Sachs Economist Lord O'Neill: Why Britain is Stagnant | IEA Interview 53:48

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Executive Director Tom Clougherty interviews Lord Jim O'Neill, former Chief Economist at Goldman Sachs and the economist who coined the term "BRICS." The conversation covers Britain's decade-long economic stagnation, examining whether the 2008 financial crisis exposed deep-seated problems or created ne…

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Financial Deregulation, Job Losses & Tax Reality: Britain's Economic Crossroads | IEA Podcast 49:33

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, IEA Head of Media Reem Ibrahim interviews Tom Clougherty, the IEA Executive Director, and Kristian Niemietz, the IEA's Editorial Director. The conversation covers Rachel Reeves' recent speech on financial regulation, examining both the positive moves toward deregulation and concerning developments like…

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S2 E51 Devin Lueddeke Friends of Acadia 15:39

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S2 E49 Devin Lueddeke of Friends of Acadia Bob Cutler chats with Devin Lueddeke of Friends of Acadia about preserving Maine’s national treasure that is Acadia National Park and celebrates the launch of a limited-release Wyoming Whiskey benefiting Acadia. Bob and Devin touch on ways everyday folks can support Acadia’s future with volunteer work, mem…

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The Rise & Fall of the Soviet Economy Part 1: From Tsarist Russia to Lenin's NEP 52:27

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In this Institute of Economic Affairs Podcast, Managing Editor Dan Freeman interviews Aymen Aulaiwi, DPhil student at Lincoln College, Oxford, in the first of a three-part series examining the Soviet economy's rise, peak and downfall. The conversation begins with an analysis of Russia's economic state in 1900, exploring the autocratic tsarist syste…