Free Thoughts
A weekly show about politics and liberty, featuring conversations with top scholars, philosophers, historians, economists, and public policy experts. Hosted by Trevor Burrus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
Jun 10, 2022 • 56min
Why Did America Invade Iraq? (with Michael Mazarr)
A story of faithful foreign policy failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 3, 2022 • 45min
Seven Deadly Economic Sins
Is the “right” life the same for you as it is for others? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2022 • 49min
What Broke American Health Care?
Why does your employer pay for your health coverage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2022 • 53min
Big Tech & Free Speech
Why are we talking about “Big Tech” now in a way we we weren’t 5 years ago? Cato’s own Matthew Feeney and Will Duffield join Trevor to discuss how the 2016 election changed the political landscape, the value of moderation, and how digital infrastructure influences a platform’s power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2022 • 55min
Real Economics (with Peter Boettke)
Peter Boettke’s liberal lineage in the academy illuminates his economic expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 6, 2022 • 51min
Justice Before the Law (with Michael Huemer)
Is it true that, “an unjust law is no law at all?” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2022 • 49min
Why Privacy Matters (with Neil Richards)
Privacy may seem simple, but it’s much harder to define than it seems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2022 • 52min
Free Speech, A History (with Jacob Mchangama)
Where does our idea of free speech come from and why is it so powerful? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2022 • 54min
The ABCs of Inflation
Not to burst your bubble—but inflation is at the highest it has been for the past 40 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2022 • 50min
Growing up in the USSR
Was the USSR an evil empire? Cathy Young thinks the answer is quite simple—yes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
