In a discussion featuring Art Carden, we examine the origins and drivers of modern prosperity, focusing on how institutions, incentives, and human creativity have shaped long-term economic growth and why these foundations remain central—and contested—in today’s policy debates.
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Eamonn Butler: The Case for Free Trade
At a time when protectionism is once again on the rise, the case for free trade deserves renewed attention. In this conversation, Eamonn Butler explores the benefits of globalization, the myths surrounding trade deficits, and the future of an increasingly interconnected world.
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Alberto Mingardi: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and the State
Debates over entrepreneurship, innovation, and the role of the state have become central to modern policy discussions, particularly amid arguments about the “entrepreneurial state” and the origins of technological progress. In this conversation, Alberto Mingardi explores the nature of innovation, the limits of state-driven development, and the dynamics between markets, knowledge, and economic coordination.
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Johan Norberg: Progress, Globalization, and the Future of Humanity
In a conversation with Johan Norberg, we discuss the forces shaping economic progress in an era of renewed skepticism toward globalization and free markets. The discussion looks at what drives rising living standards and how common assumptions about prosperity often diverge from economic reality.
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Amir Shani: Tourism and the Sharing Economy
From peer-to-peer platforms to overtourism, Amir Shani discusses the ideas and innovations reshaping how we travel and experience destinations.
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Per Bylund: Entrepreneurship, Markets, and Human Action
In a conversation with Per Bylund, we discuss how entrepreneurship shapes markets, drives innovation, and transforms the way societies adapt to change in an increasingly dynamic economy.
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Carole Nakhle: The Politics and Economics of Energy
Today, we discuss with Carole Nakhle the energy transition, renewable energy, nuclear power, energy security, and the realities shaping the future of global energy.
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Lawrence W. Reed: What Does it take to be a Hero?
In this interview, Lawrence Reed discusses what it takes to be a hero, the enduring importance of character and moral courage, and why personal responsibility remains the foundation of a free society.
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Steven E. Landsburg: Economics, Incentives, and Everyday Life
We speak with economist Steven E. Landsburg about how to think like an “armchair economist,” why everyday intuition so often fails in economic reasoning, and what it really means to look at the world through incentives, trade-offs, and curiosity rather than moral shortcuts.
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Sean Malone: Heroes and Villains
In this interview, Sean Malone discusses why modern pop culture is increasingly drawn to dystopian narratives, what the rise of cancel culture reveals about shifting attitudes toward speech and morality, and how today’s entertainment industry reflects deeper tensions around freedom, responsibility, and meaning in public life.
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