IEA Podcast

Dec 06 2024 141 ep. 40 mins 340
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The Institute of Economic Affairs podcast examines some of the pressing issues of our time. Featuring some of the top minds in Westminster and beyond, the IEA podcast brings you weekly commentary, analysis, and debates.

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Starmer's Vision, Police Crisis & Immigration Chaos | IEA Podcast

Dec 06 2024 46 mins  
In this week’s episode of the IEA Podcast, Callum Price (Director of Communications), Tom Clougherty (Executive Director) and Kristian Niemietz (Editorial Director) analyse Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's recent "Plan for Change" speech. The speech set out Labour's vision for growth and public services. Whilst the speech contained some positive ambitions, such as building 1.5 m

We're Wasting BILLIONS on Net Zero | IEA Briefing

Dec 05 2024 11 mins  
Join IEA's Communications Manager Reem Ibrahim as she sits down with Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst and COO, to discuss Labour's ambitious 2030 net zero plans and the role of nuclear power in Britain's energy future. Following his recent Telegraph article, Mayer explains why the current target of transitioning from 40% renewable energy to 100% by 2030 faces significant challenges, part

The Realignment of British Politics & Net-Zero | IEA Podcast

Nov 29 2024 56 mins  
The latest IEA Podcast tackles some of the most pressing issues in British politics today. Hosted by Executive Director Tom Clougherty, this episode dives into the zero-emission vehicle mandate and the broader push towards net zero, questioning the feasibility and costs of these ambitious goals. Joining Tom are Dr. Kristian Niemietz and Dr. Stephen Davies, who provide their insight

The University System is Broken: Here's How to Fix It | IEA Podcast

Nov 28 2024 20 mins  
Higher education is in crisis, and Peter Ainsworth, Author of the new IEA Publication 'Shares in Students', has a radical solution. In this podcast, he explains how universities are financially struggling, with graduates earning less and carrying massive debt. His proposal? Tie university funding directly to student employment outcomes. Ainsworth argues that the current system ince

Welfare State Breakdown: Getting Britain Back to Work | IEA Podcast

Nov 27 2024 12 mins  
In this eye-opening episode of the IEA Podcast, Professor Len Shackleton dissects the UK government's latest "Get Britain Working" white paper. With the number of working-age people on benefits rising since COVID, the government is proposing initiatives like mental health consultant support, local trailblazer schemes, and youth work guarantees. Shackleton offers a critical perspect

What Would Mises Think of Elon Musk's DOGE Initiative? | IEA Podcast

Nov 26 2024 11 mins  
In this quick-hit episode, IEA's Editorial Director Kristian Niemietz discusses Ludwig von Mises' 1944 book "Bureaucracy" and its relevance to modern government reform efforts. The conversation explores why simply bringing private sector managers into government - like the recent initiative involving Elon Musk - might not be the solution Mises would have recommended. Niemietz expla

Will Inheritance Tax Kill Family Farming? Free Speech & X vs Blue Sky | IEA Podcast

Nov 22 2024 37 mins  
Join host Callum Price, IEA's Director of Communications, along with Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics, and Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director, as they explore the recent farmers' protests in Westminster over inheritance tax changes. Our panel dives into the complex debate around taxing agricultural assets, food security, and the broader implications for Britain's

NHS & Can Elon Musk Fix Government Spending? | IEA Podcast

Nov 15 2024 40 mins  
In this episode of the IEA podcast, we dive into Wes Streeting's proposed NHS reforms, exploring whether league tables and performance metrics can truly improve healthcare efficiency. Our guests Tom Clougherty and Kristian Niemietz discuss alternative healthcare systems from around the world, from the Netherlands' market-driven approach to Singapore's health savings accounts, exami

These REBEL Politicians Changed Modern Britain Forever | IEA Book Club

Nov 13 2024 57 mins  
In this IEA Book Club event, Sir Vernon Bogdanor discusses his new book "Making The Weather: Six Politicians Who Changed Modern Britain" with IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty. Bogdanor examines how certain politicians have shaped Britain's political landscape, focusing particularly on three figures: Aneurin Bevan, Enoch Powell, and Keith Joseph. The discussion explores how the

WSJ Interview REVEALS Trump's Economic Policies | IEA Podcast

Nov 08 2024 60 mins  
In this episode of the IEA Podcast, we delve into Donald Trump's decisive victory in the 2024 US presidential election and what it means for economic policy. WSJ columnist Joseph Sternberg breaks down why the election was ultimately decided by economic fundamentals rather than cultural issues, exploring Trump's proposed policies on tariffs, taxation, and government spending. The di