How The World Works
Kevin D. Williamson
"How The World Works" features author, political commentator, and CEI writer in residence, Kevin D. Williamson having a series of conversations with notable guests about work, specifically, the jobs he and his guests have had, why work matters, the role of work in our economy, and policy ideas for helping workers and employers get the most out of the work they do. Youtube: URL: cei.org/podcasts
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Nov 28, 2023 • 59min
Klon Kitchen
Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Klon Kitchen, Nonresident Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute. Klon's research areas include national security and defense technology, defense innovation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum sciences, and robotics.
Oct 24, 2023 • 58min
George Weigel
In this podcast, Kevin D. Williamson interviews George Weigel, an author, political analyst, and social activist. They discuss his career as an author, his friendship with Pope John Paul II, the inspiration behind characters in novels and movies, the impact of a right-of-center think tank, rethinking work as a spiritual activity, education and career paths, and the joys and challenges of editing and travel.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
Bryan Caplan
Author, economist, and professor Bryan Caplan discusses the low standards in academia, finding fulfillment in work, alternative pathways to becoming a lawyer, Murray Rothbard's 'craziness,' and the rise of blue-collar celebrities.
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 7min
Veronique De Rugy
Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow, discusses populism and economic policies, the undervaluing of non-traditional career paths, rethinking unemployment benefits, fighting cronyism, analyzing influence, and examining government size and vaping in an engaging interview.
