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Institute of Economic Affairs

IEA Podcast

A weekly News and Politics podcast featuring Matthew Lesh and Christopher Snowdon
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IEA Podcast

Institute of Economic Affairs

IEA Podcast

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IEA Podcast

Institute of Economic Affairs

IEA Podcast

A weekly News and Politics podcast featuring Matthew Lesh and Christopher Snowdon
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In this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Tom Clougherty and co-host Matthew Lesh are joined by Dr. Michael Turner to analyse the recent UK General Election results.The discussion covers Labour's victory and its implications, the challenges fac
In this recorded IEA Book Club event hosted by the Institute of Economic Affairs, author Marc-William Palen and IEA Managing Editor Dan Freeman explore Palen's book "Pax Economica: Left-Wing Visions of a Free Trade World."The conversation delv
In this episode of the IEA Podcast, Tom Clougherty and Matthew Lesh are joined by Daniel Freeman to explore three controversial topics: Nigel Farage's comments on Ukraine and NATO expansion, the potential implementation of road pricing in the U
The Institute of Economic Affairs recently hosted a Book Club event reflecting on "The Orange Book" published by the Liberal Democrats 20 years prior in 2004. The event was hosted by Tom Clougherty, Executive Director of the IEA, and featured t
In this new and improved episode of the IEA Podcast, hosts Tom Clougherty and Matthew Lesh as host and co-host, they are joined by Kristian Niemietz, IEA Editorial Director, to dissect the recently released party manifestos for the upcoming gen
In this IEA Book Club event, Michael F. Cannon from the Cato Institute challenged perceptions of the U.S. healthcare system as a free market, arguing it encompasses all forms of socialized medicine seen globally. He advocated market-based refor
On this IEA Podcast episode, host Matthew Lesh discusses Europe's struggles to keep pace with the US and China in the AI revolution with British entrepreneur David Galbraith. Galbraith argues Europe's ageing economic model and aversion to risk
"You Do Not Exist: An Introduction to George Orwell's 1984" is a comprehensive analysis of one of the most influential novels of the 20th century, published by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). This thought-provoking work delves into the
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has proposed implementing VAT on private school fees if elected. The Institute of Economic Affairs hosted a debate weighing the pros and cons, with Max Marlow of the Adam Smith Institute arguing for the VAT exempt
On this IEA Podcast episode, host Matthew Lesh discusses the hot button UK immigration policy issue with Professor Jonathan Portes of King's College London as political parties announce restrictive plans ahead of elections. Portes, an expert
The Conservative Party's proposal to reintroduce 12 months of mandatory national service if they win the general election has sparked a heated debate between Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy and Communications at the Institute of Economi
In this week's IEA Podcast episode, host Reem Ibrahim and guest Andy Mayer from the Institute of Economic Affairs discuss the appalling findings of the UK's Infected Blood Inquiry, which revealed over 30,000 people were infected with HIV and he
In this new Institute of Economic Affairs "In Conversation" interview, Tom Clougherty sits down with renowned conservative historian and commentator Simon Heffer. Heffer pulls no punches in his scathing critique of contemporary Conservative lea
On this IEA Podcast episode, host Matthew Lesh engages Tom Clougherty, the Institute of Economic Affairs' Executive Director, in a thought-provoking discussion centered around the government's recent efforts to cut red tape. They dive deep into
In this week's Swift Half with Snowdon, we are joined by Lord Frost, the former Chief Brexit Negotiator and Europe Adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.Lord Frost provides an explosive insider's view on the chaos of Brexit negotiations u
On this episode of the IEA Podcast, host Matthew Lesh and guest Harrison Griffiths of the Institute of Economic Affairs analyze a recent report claiming high immigration levels have burdened Britain's economy, public services and social cohesio
With over half a million more Brits economically inactive compared to pre-pandemic, concerns grow about the UK's economic potential amid labor shortages. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced cracking down on disability benefits, claiming ex
In this episode of The Swift Half with Snowdon, Christopher Snowdon welcomes Erik W. Matson, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, to delve into Matson's latest work "New Paternalism Meets Older Wisdom". Mats
Join us for an IEA Book Club discussion with Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School and acclaimed author, as he delves deep into the themes of his latest book, "May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics and Studies Exploit
Join Matthew Lesh, Public Policy & Communications Director at the IEA, and Dr. Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director at IEA, in a compelling dialogue as they tackle the contentious query: Did empire make Britain rich?In this week'
In our latest In Conversation event, we had the pleasure of hosting Dominic Frisby, a multifaceted finance commentator, comedian, and author. Frisby delved into topics ranging from libertarianism and finance to the impact of Bitcoin and the fut
Join Adrian Chiles and Christopher Snowdon on The Swift Half with Snowdon as they delve into the complexities of alcohol consumption and societal norms. From Chiles' insights from his documentary "Drinkers Like Me" to discussions on drinking gu
Join Harrison Griffiths, IEA Communications Officer, and Bryan Cheang from the Centre for the Study of Governance and Society at King's College London in a deep dive into Singapore's economic transformation since 1965. Bryan provides valuable i
Join us for this week's podcast as we delve into how Britain can foster a more entrepreneurial environment. Head of Research at The Entrepreneurs Network, Eamonn Ives, and Public Policy & Communications Director Matthew Lesh discuss pressing is
Explore the Roman Empire's dynamics during the Antonine Plague with Colin Elliott, Associate Professor at Indiana University and author of "Pax Romana." Elliott offers profound insights into the pandemic's impact on the economy, military, and s
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