Explaining Argentina ft. Maia Mindel
Argentinian economics blogger and 2022's Chief Neoliberal Shill, Maia Mindel joins the show to discuss Argentina's economy. We talk about Argentina's history, why Argentina continually struggles with high inflation, defaults, and other economic...
The Neoliberal Podcast's Best Books of 2022 (Part One)
Jeremiah recaps the best books from 2022. From those books covered on the podcast to the more obscure finds, from fiction to non-fiction, including biographies, academic works, humor, classic literature, science fiction and more, it's all here. ...
The Past and Future of Polling ft. G Elliott Morris
How wrong were the polls really in 2016 and 2020, and can we trust them in the current election cycle? Data journalist G Elliott Morris joins the show to discuss his new book 'Strength in Numbers' and discuss the state of the polling industry. ...
Should we build more public housing? ft. Paul Williams
Left-leaning housing activists often discuss public housing as a solution to the housing shortage, but is this a good idea? Jeremiah and public housing advocate Paul Williams debate the role public housing should play in our response to the housing...
Building an Innovation Policy ft. Congressman Ami Bera
With tensions rising between liberal democracies and authoritarian regimes around the world, many Americans are looking to Congress to see how America can keep its technological and innovation edge. Rep. Ami Bera joins the podcast to talk about...
Why has political comedy gotten worse? ft. Jeff Maurer
Comedy has gotten more political than ever in the last 10 years, but has politics made comedy worse? Jeff Maurer, comedian and former writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, joins the show to discuss political comedy and why it seems to...
The Arbitrary Lines of Zoning ft. M Nolan Gray
Almost every major city is defined by a set of zoning regulations - a map that says exactly which types of buildings can be built in which areas, and what you're allowed to use those buildings for. M Nolan Gray, a city planner and author of the...
Preventing Gun Violence ft. Congressman Brad Schneider
With the recent wave of shootings across America, what can be done to address the violence? Congressman Brad Schneider joins the podcast to talk about several ways to reduce gun violence and hate crimes. We talk first about his Domestic...
What's wrong with the Libertarian Party? ft. Joseph Bishop-Henchman & Andy Craig
The Libertarian Party has been taken over by a white nationalist group - how did this happen? Former LNC chairman Joseph Bishop-Henchman and Andy Craig of the CATO Institute join the show to discuss what's gone wrong with the Libertarian Party. ...
The Complications of Climate Policy ft. Kristin Eberhard & Shuting Pomerleau
Many economists favor climate policies like subsidizing green energy and taxing carbon, but how do we practically implement those policies? Kristin Eberhard & Shuting Pomerleau of the Niskanen Center join the podcast to talk about the complicated...
Streets of Gold ft. Leah Boustan & Ran Abramitzky
How do immigrants to America today compare to immigrants in the past? Are immigrants really able to come over and quickly find success? Are immigrants today assimilating at a different rate than previous generations? Economists Leah Boustan and...
What is Modern Neoliberalism ft. Cardiff Garcia & The New Bazaar
This week's episode is a joint episode with The New Bazaar Podcast. The New Bazaar is a podcast hosted by Cardiff Garcia (formerly of NPR's The Indicator) that discusses topics in economics, policy and politics. Cardiff interviewed me for an episode...
Mailbag #7
It's another mailbag episode! Jeremiah takes listener questions on the Roe v Wade bombshell leak, which types of taxes neoliberals should support, neoliberalism in East Asia, why we talk about GDP so much, if the excesses of the left led to...
Why We Fight ft. Chris Blattman
Why do nations fight when it's clear how incredibly destructive war is? Economist and political scientist Chris Blattman joins the show to discuss his new book, Why We Fight. He discusses how the world is probably more peaceful than it...
The Truth about Food Trucks ft. Kyle Sweetland
Who's trying to shut down your taco trucks? Kyle Sweetland joins the podcast to discuss the regulation of food trucks and his recent report "Food Truck Truth". We talk about the history of food trucks, whether or not food trucks harm brick and mortar...
The Impact of Sanctions ft. Ed Gresser
A Patreon-exclusive episode, now unlocked and free! PPI's trade guru Ed Gresser joins the show to talk about the economic sanctions on Russia. What impact will they have on Russia and on us? Will Russia's economy collapse? Will this cause...
Why positivity works for Democrats ft. Congresswoman Shontel Brown
Newly elected Congresswoman Shontel Brown from Ohio's 11th district joins Jeremiah to discuss her special election victory and joining Congress. They cover issues like the war in Ukraine, why having a local political background matters, how...
Liberalism Around the World: Brazil ft. Magno Karl & Fernando Moreno
The fourth entry in our Liberalism Around the World series is here, focusing on Brazil! Jeremiah is joined by the executive director of Livres, Magno Karl, as well as the Neoliberal Brazil chapter lead Fernando Moreno. How does Brazil's...
The SF School Board Recall ft. Autumn Looijen, Siva Raj & Steven Buss
What really happened during San Francisco's School Board recall, and what can we learn from it? Organizers Autumn Looijen, Siva Raj and Steven Buss join the show to talk about the process of organizing the SF School Board recall. We...