Jennifer Burns is a historian focusing on U.S. economic, political, and social ideas, with notable biographies on Milton Friedman and Ayn Rand. In this engaging dialogue, she explores the contrasting philosophies of Friedman and Rand, highlighting their shared belief in individualism. The discussion delves into enduring economic theories, the evolution of American conservatism, and the complex interplay between capitalism and personal health. Burns also reflects on how these ideologies shape contemporary debates and influence modern economic policies.

Jennifer Burns, biographer and Stanford professor, discusses the complex life and beliefs of economist Milton Friedman. They explore his understanding of prices in a modern economy, his collaborations with women economists, and the lasting impact of his ideas on public policy and economics.

Jennifer Burns, a professor of history at Stanford, discusses her biographies on Ayn Rand and Milton Friedman. They cover Friedman's impact in statistics, his shift from academic to public intellectual, and his views on friendship and fiction. They also explore Rand's work as a screenwriter, her novels and the lack of successful businesswomen in American fiction. They delve into the decline of the American conservative intellectual condition and the future of Friedman's intellectual legacy.

Stanford historian Jennifer Burns joins the hosts to discuss her biography of Milton Friedman, exploring his radical ideas, his variety of libertarianism, and his respect for women. They delve into Friedman's views on regulation, the Federal Reserve, and civil rights, as well as his role in the economic transformation of Chile. The chapter analyzes Friedman's legacy and his impact on economics.

Jennifer Burns, Stanford historian and author of Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative, discusses the influential economist's breakthroughs in economics, collaborations with female economists, engagement with politicians, and role in ending the military draft and championing school choice.