Free the Economy podcast: Waste, fraud, and tax hikes with Emily Ekins
In this week’s episode we cover workplace injuries, MAGA antitrust in theory and practice, portable benefits for gig workers, and the new book Crushing Capitalism: How Populist Policies Are Threatening the American Dream. Our interview this week is with Emily Ekins, vice president and director of polling at the Cato Institute. We’ll talk about Cato’s 2025 Fiscal Policy National Survey and how Americans feel about the economy, government spending, and prospect of higher taxes next year.
Recent episodes:
- Free the Economy Episode 120: Reforming Washington’s 10,000 Commandments with Wayne Crews
- Free the Economy Episode 119: Economic Ideas for American Workers with Ryan Young
- Free the Economy Episode 118: Trade Myths (and Facts) with Prof. Michael Coon
- Free the Economy Episode 117: An Affordable and Reliable Future with Gabriella Hoffman
- Free the Economy Episode 116: Working for a Better Tomorrow with Vinnie Vernuccio
- Free the Economy Episode 115: Tariffs, Tax Cuts, and Trustees with Dominic Pino
- Free the Economy Episode 114: Broadcasting Liberty with Jeff Westling
- Free the Economy Episode 113: Striving for Shareholder Value with Matt Cole
- Free the Economy Episode 112: Alabama Does DOGE with Stephanie Smith
- Free the Economy Episode 111: Defend Yourself from Debanking with Nick Anthony
Join us next week when our guest will be Destry Edwards, director of the new documentary Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand.