• Reforming Red Tape in the States with James Broughel
    Oct 3 2024

    This week we cover striking dock workers at U.S. ports, free-market innovation in healthcare, and the changing pattern of federal transfer payments. Our interview this week is with James Broughel, senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.

    We talk about government regulation at the state level, reforms for the permitting process, public sector accountability, and how to create efficiencies where none existed before.Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.

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    48 mins
  • How to Sue the SEC with Nick Morgan
    Sep 26 2024

    This week we cover entrepreneurship in Africa, a lawsuit over affordable luxury handbags, and European deforestation rules. Our interview this week is with Nick Morgan, president of the Investor Choice Advocates Network. We talk about big government, small investors, the burdens of financial regulation, and how to sue the SEC.Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison.

    Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.

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    49 mins
  • Economic Mobility in the 50 States with Gonzalo Schwarz
    Sep 19 2024

    This week we cover poll results on corporate social responsibility, the plight of California landlords, hard times for cable TV, and the democratic deficit of private-sector unions. Our interview this week is with Gonzalo Schwarz, president of the Archbridge Institute. We talk about economic mobility, state politics, the American Dream, and where to move to improve your life.

    Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.

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    57 mins
  • Why We Can’t Have Nice Things with Eric Boehm
    Sep 12 2024

    This week we cover weaponized financial regulation, poverty policy beyond handouts, and Italy’s call to slow down the electric vehicle revolution. Our interview this week is with Eric Boehm, reporter at Reason magazine and host of the podcast series Why We Can’t Have Nice Things. We talk about journalism, U.S. politics, trade, healthcare, and the government regulations that are currently making our life worse.

    Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.

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    53 mins
  • The Future of Streaming with Geoff Manne
    Sep 5 2024

    This week we cover social media censorship, automation at U.S. ports, and the property market crash in China. Our interview this week is with Geoffrey Manne, president of the International Center for Law and Economics. We talk about movies, TV shows, writers, actors, competition, and the future of streaming entertainment.

    Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.

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    56 mins
  • Searching for Digital Privacy with Jen Huddleston
    Aug 29 2024

    This week we cover the new book “What Went Wrong with Capitalism?,” the problem with price controls, Gen Z employees calling in sick, and an upcoming conference on financial privacy. Our interview this week is with Jennifer Huddleston, senior fellow in technology policy at the Cato Institute. We talk about consumer privacy, government databases, identity theft, revealed preferences, and legislative proposals to avoid.

    Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.



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    41 mins
  • AI and the Future of Work with Patrick Carroll
    Aug 22 2024

    This week we report from the State Policy Network’s annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona and some of the great reform proposals being put forward by groups like the Property and Environment Research Center, the Institute for Justice, the Mountain States Policy Center, and Opportunity Arkansas. Our interview this week is with Patrick Carroll, managing editor at the Foundation for Economic Education. We talk about artificial intelligence, job losses, creative destruction, innovation, and economic resiliency.

    Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.

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    50 mins
  • Crypto Politics with Eric Peterson
    Aug 15 2024

    This week we cover corporations playing politics, Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat, and a tale of two high-speed rail projects. Our interview this week is with Eric Peterson, policy director at Satoshi Action Fund. We talk about Bitcoin, banking, civil liberties, due process, and the future of cryptocurrency.

    Free the Economy is produced and hosted by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Keep up with new episodes by following us on Twitter at @freethe_economy and read our episode summaries, with links to the stories we cover, at cei.org/blog.

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    46 mins