Drawing on themes from Lawrence W. Reed’s latest book, Born of Ideas, this conversation explores America’s founding principles and the complex realities of history, as well as the institutions that shaped the country.
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Nikos Sotirakopoulos: The Age of Tribalism and the Future of Liberalism
In this interview, Nikos Sotirakopoulos discusses tribalism, identity politics, and the future of liberalism in what seems to be an increasingly divided world.
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Antony Davies & James Harrigan: What Politics Can—and Can’t—Deliver
In this interview with Antony Davies and James Harrigan, we explore the scope and limits of politics in shaping a free society. What can politics realistically achieve as a tool for solving social and economic problems, and where does its influence end?
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Christopher Lingle: The Fragile Foundations of Prosperity
We speak with economist Cris Lingle about economic freedom, inequality, globalization, institutions, and the enduring case for markets in an era of rising skepticism toward liberalism—and the fragile foundations of prosperity.
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Art Carden: The Origins of Modern Prosperity and Why It Matters
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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Kai Weiss & Christopher Barnard: Towards Market Environmentalism
Between climate alarmism and political complacency lies an alternative: market environmentalism. Kai Weiss and Christopher Barnard joined me to discuss how innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic freedom can address environmental challenges while preserving prosperity and human flourishing.
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Johan Norberg: Progress, Optimism, 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 in Flux: The Rise of 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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