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.
Readers interested in more of Larry Reed’s thoughts can also check out The Ideas That Shaped America, where we discuss the ideas behind the American founding, the meaning of liberty, and the challenges those principles face today.
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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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Steve Davies: Jobs, UBI, Automation, and the Future of Work
Automation, demographic change, and welfare reform have brought questions of work and income security back to the center of public debate. Joined by Steve Davies, we discuss the impact of technological change on employment, the case for Universal Basic Income, and the challenges facing modern welfare systems.
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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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