The Great Antidote
Adam Smith said, "Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition." So join us for interviews with the leading experts on today's biggest issues to learn more about economics, policy, and much more.
Podcasting since 2020 • 227 episodes
The Great Antidote
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It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You in September with Amy Willis
In this special episode of The Great Antidote, Amy Willis of Liberty Fund takes the mic to interview Juliette Sellgren, the voice behind the show. Together, they reflect on the evolution of th...
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The Limits of Liberty: Buchanan’s Case for Constitutional Rules with Edward Lopez
What happens when people stop trusting rules—and start rewriting them?In this episode, we are joined by economist Edward Lopez about the life and legacy of <...
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Why Some States Succeed: Mobility, Markets, and the Freedom to Flourish with Justin Callais
What makes some states thrive while others trap people in place? And what does it really mean to be free to move, grow, and flourish?In this episode, I talk with economist Justin Callais about...
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Targeted Incentives: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Persists with Peter Calcagno
Remember the Amazon HQ2 frenzy? When nearly every U.S. state competed to become Amazon’s next home, offering billions in tax breaks and incentives? I do — I grew up right next door to Crystal City, Virginia, the site Amazon ultimately chose.
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Poverty is about what's between your ears, not what's missing from your bank account. I know numerous immigrants, from cultures not similar to ours, who became successful in this country. Too little education on what causes wealth/success.
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