Best Hayek Program Podcasts (2025)

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Ben Powell on Why Immigration Improves Economic Freedom and Institutions 54:43

1d ago54:43

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On this episode, Nathan Goodman chats with economist Ben Powell about common myths surrounding mass immigration, including fears of job loss, wage suppression, and fiscal burdens. Drawing from his book, Wretched Refuse?: The Political Economy of Immigration and Institutions, Powell presents cross-country evidence showing that immigration does not u…

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Trump Crashes Out with F-Bomb on Live TV After Israel-Iran Ceasefire Boast Blows Up in His Face | Scarlett Johansson, Jay Pharoah | Tuesday, June 24 36:10

22h ago36:10

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump boasting about a ceasefire between Iran and Israel that was promptly broken, before speaking with Scarlett Johansson and Jay Pharoah.

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Trump Impulsively Plunges U.S. into War with Iran | Charlize Theron, Jensen Ackles | Monday, June 23 34:30

10h ago34:30

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump launching an attack on Iran, before speaking with Charlize Theron and Jensen Ackles.

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You Can Get Here From There | Closing Thoughts 2:52

4d ago2:52

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Arthur shares his hopes for what the podcast has offered its listeners.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | New Orleans 11:10

4d ago11:10

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Arthur reflects on his first visit to New Orleans, the professor who introduced him to Tennessee Williams' world, and the deep love for the city that has stayed with him ever since.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | Arthur & Adler 11:44

4d ago11:44

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Arthur expands on his deep friendship and mentorship with Stella Adler, and how he continues to carry her legacy forward through his own work.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | Deep Cover & Paco 8:37

4d ago8:37

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Arthur shares how he landed his role in Deep Cover - and the audition that ultimately led to him quitting acting.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | Meeting Stella Adler 13:41

4d ago13:41

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Arthur reflects on his first encounter with Stella Adler, her powerful lessons on imagination, and the profound friendship/mentorship that shaped both his art and his life.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | Graduate School (UCSD) 13:05

4d ago13:05

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Arthur takes us through his journey studying acting in graduate school, sharing the lessons that contributed to his development as an artist.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | UC Riverside & Eric Barr 11:09

4d ago11:09

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Arthur shares stories from his time at UC Riverside, highlighting the guidance and inspiration he received from his mentor, Eric Barr.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | Childhood, Family, Women Pt. 2 8:20

4d ago8:20

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Arthur reflects on his childhood, his family, and the influential women who helped shape him - both as an artist and as a man.By Hugh Benjamin

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You Can Get Here From There | Childhood, Family, Women 11:39

4d ago11:39

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Arthur reflects on his childhood, his family, and the influential women who helped shape him - both as an artist and as a man.By Hugh Benjamin

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Trump Drags His Feet on Iran Decision as He Ghosts Defense Secretary Hegseth | Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lionel Boyce | Thursday, June 19 38:38

6d ago38:38

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Joe Biden accidentally wandering onto the Reacher set, before speaking with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lionel Boyce.

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Trump's Approval Rating Plummets to All-Time Low as Bacon Prices Skyrocket | Uma Thurman, Lee Byung-hun, HAIM | Tuesday, June 17 31:38

8d ago31:38

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump leaving the G7 summit in Canada, before speaking with Uma Thurman, Lee Byung-hun and HAIM.

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Trump's Pathetic Military Parade Squeaks Past Empty Seats as No Kings Protests Draw Historic Crowds | Javier Bardem, Carrie Coon, John Crist | Monday, June 16 34:31

9d ago34:31

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like the Trump Organization unveiling a new mobile phone service, before speaking with Javier Bardem and Carrie Coon and welcoming comedian John Crist for stand-up.

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Don't Rain on Trump's Military Birthday Parade | Julianne Moore, Marc Maron, Jurnee Smollett, Tommy Brennan | Thursday, June 12 47:00

13d ago47:00

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like possible thunderstorms threatening Trump's military birthday parade, before speaking with Julianne Moore, Marc Maron and Jurnee Smollett and welcoming comedian Tommy Brennan for stand-up.

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Elon Begs Trump to Rekindle Relationship | Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan | Wednesday, June 11 33:44

13d ago33:44

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Elon Musk backpedaling over his posts he made attacking Trump before speaking with Gerard Butler and Michelle Monaghan.

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Trump Couldn't Care Less About Elon | Orlando Bloom, Antonia Gentry, Edward St. Aubyn, Yakov Smirnoff | Tuesday, June 10 36:56

15d ago36:56

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump preparing for his military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday, before speaking with Orlando Bloom, Antonia Gentry and Edward St. Aubyn and welcoming comedian Yakov Smirnoff for stand-up.

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Abigail Hall on "How to Run Wars" and Reaching New Audiences 51:12

15d ago51:12

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On this episode, Stefanie Haeffele chats with Abigail Hall on her latest book, How to Run Wars: A Confidential Playbook for the National Security Elite, which provides a satirical instruction manual for warfare. They discuss the various methods and approaches to bringing academic work to a broader audience, highlight the need for humility in provid…

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You Can Get Here From There | Introduction 1:09

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Arthur Mendoza studied and taught alongside Stella Adler for 12 years. He currently teaches every Wednesday at 7 PM at The Santa Monica Playhouse, as well as online classes every Tuesday at 5 PM PST. In this series of episodes, Arthur reflects on his journey as a dancer, singer, actor, artist, and teacher — and on his relationship with Stella Adler…

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Trump Tumbles on Air Force One | Robert De Niro, "Weird Al" Yankovic | Monday, June 9 42:15

15d ago42:15

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump stumbling while walking up the stairs of Air Force One, before speaking with Robert De Niro and "Weird Al" Yankovic.

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Shannon Storms Beador & Drew Sidora 24:08

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Shannon Storms Beador & Drew Sidora join host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week live from the WWHL clubhouse. Aired on 06/08/25 Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app: bravotv.com/getbravo…

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Trump and Elon Go Nuclear: Epstein Accusations and a Push for Impeachment | Sydney Sweeney, Andrew Rannells & Nick Kroll, Liz Glazer | Thursday, June 5 36:50

20d ago36:50

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Donald Trump and Elon Musk battling it out online, before speaking with Sydney Sweeney, Andrew Rannells and Nick Kroll and welcoming Liz Glazer for a stand-up comedy performance.

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Trump and Elon Feud Over Big Beautiful Betrayal | Miley Cyrus, Annie Murphy, Benson Boone | Wednesday, June 4 36:01

21d ago36:01

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump being furious with Elon Musk for bashing his Big Beautiful Bill, before speaking with Miley Cyrus, Annie Murphy and Benson Boone.

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Elon Backstabs Trump, Destroys His Big Beautiful Bill | Tyler Perry & Taraji P. Henson, Brianne Howey, Owen Cooper | Tuesday, June 3 37:35

22d ago37:35

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Elon Musk turning against Trump after exiting the White House, before speaking with Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson, Brianne Howey and Owen Cooper.

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Elon Waves White House Goodbye with a Black Eye | Dakota Johnson, Jonathan Groff | Monday, June 2 35:33

22d ago35:33

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump having a meltdown over his new TACO nickname, before speaking with Dakota Johnson and Jonathan Groff.

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Director Tomasz Agencki on Carl Menger and the Making of "Notes on the Margin" 43:43

29d ago43:43

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On this episode, Erwin Dekker chats with Director Tomasz Agencki on the making of "Notes on the Margin" (2024), a full length documentary on the life and legacy of Carl Menger, founder of Austrian economics. Despite limited archival material and conflicting accounts, Agencki crafts a visually rich story highlighting Menger’s intellectual journey an…

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Trump Blurs Lines by Hosting Private Dinner for Top Meme Coin Holders | Shaquille O’Neal, Hayley Atwell | Thursday, May 22 37:07

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump hosting a private dinner for the top 200 buyers of his meme coin, before speaking with Shaquille O’Neal and Hayley Atwell.

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Pentagon Accepts Qatar’s $400 Million Plane Bribe | Ana de Armas, Pom Klementieff, Jin | Wednesday, May 21 19:37

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump confronting South Africa’s president, before speaking with Ana de Armas, Pom Klementieff and Jin.

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Trump Unveils Costly Golden Dome Defense Plan | Jessica Biel, Simon Pegg, Isabela Merced | Tuesday, May 20 25:25

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing Space Force will be building an anti-missile shield to protect the United States, before speaking with Jessica Biel, Simon Pegg and Isabela Merced.

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Trump Tries to Play Peacemaker in Two-Hour Phone Call with Putin | Tom Cruise, Milly Alcock | Monday, May 19 22:47

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like President Trump speaking on the phone with Vladimir Putin for over two hours, before speaking with Tom Cruise and Milly Alcock.

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RFK Jr. Warns People Not to Take His Medical Advice | The Weeknd, Young Mazino, Adam Goldstein | Thursday, May 15 35:10

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like RFK Jr. testifying that people shouldn't take medical advice from him, before speaking with The Weeknd, Young Mazino and Adam Goldstein.

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Trump Gets Cybertruck Escort in Qatar | Salma Hayek Pinault, Mel B | Wednesday, May 14 24:50

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump being escorted by Cybertrucks after landing in Qatar, before speaking with Salma Hayek Pinault and Mel B.

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Trump Secures $600 Billion Saudi Arabia Deal | Blake Shelton, Desi Lydic | Tuesday, May 13 32:11

1M ago32:11

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing a $600 billion investment deal with Saudi Arabia, before speaking with Blake Shelton and Desi Lydic.

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Peter Boettke’s Meditations on Life After Graduation 1:23:34

1M ago1:23:34

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke reflects on the lessons he’s learned throughout his academic career, focusing on what it takes to succeed after graduate school. Boettke encourages graduates to: value the scientific pursuit of truth and scholarship; cultivate a sense of awe, wonderment, surprise, and appreciation; and to …

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Trump Accepts $400 Million Plane Bribe | Sofía Vergara, Michael McKean, Marren Morris | Monday, May 12 35:12

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Newark Airport losing contact with planes in a second outage, before speaking with Sofía Vergara, Michael McKean and Maren Morris.

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Pope Leo XIV Makes History as First American Pope | Shakira, Melissa Rivers, Erin Doherty, Joe List | Thursday, May 8 40:53

2M ago40:53

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing a trade deal with the United Kingdom, before speaking with Shakira, Melissa Rivers and Erin Doherty and welcoming comedian Joe List for stand-up.

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Trump Teases "Earth-Shattering" Announcement | Kerry Washington, Josh Hartnett, Adam Duritz | Wednesday, May 7 33:53

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump announcing his plans to change the name of the Persian Gulf, before speaking with Kerry Washington, Josh Hartnett and Adam Duritz.

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Trump's Tense Meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Carney | Nate Bargatze, Lorraine Bracco | Tuesday, May 6 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's plan to meet with major Hollywood studios to discuss his proposed tariffs on foreign films, before speaking with Nate Bargatze and Lorraine Bracco.

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Trump Posts Blasphemous AI Image of Himself as the Pope | David Spade, Kristin Cavallari | Monday, May 5 24:01

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump saying he doesn't know if he has to uphold the constitution during a Meet the Press interview, before speaking with David Spade and Kristin Cavallari.

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Trump Fires Mike Waltz After Group Chat Leak | Rory McIlroy, Penn Badgley | Thursday, May 1 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump firing his national security adviser Mike Waltz, before speaking with Rory McIlroy and Penn Badgley.

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Trump Rages During Heated Interview with Terry Moran | Vince Vaughn, Adam Devine, Chase Sui Wonders | Wednesday, April 30 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump sitting down with ABC's Terry Moran for his first broadcast interview since taking office, before speaking with Vince Vaughn, Adam Devine and Chase Sui Wonders.

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Trump Takes "Victory" Lap for His 100 Days | Jeremy Renner, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Nimesh Patel | Tuesday, April 29 37:10

2M ago37:10

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump doing a multi-day media blitz for his 100 days in office, before speaking with Jeremy Renner and Mary Lynn Rajskub and welcoming comedian Nimesh Patel for stand-up.

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Margaret Levi — 2024 Markets and Society Conference Keynote 59:30

2M ago59:30

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Margaret Levi delivers a keynote lecture at the 2024 Markets & Society conference, exploring her latest research on political equality and arguing that it has been poorly conceptualized and measured in comparison to economic equality. She frames political equality around three dimensions: participation,…