Best Kwame Appiah Podcasts (2025)

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

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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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[39] Ulrich Schmid — von der Oktoberrevolution in die Gegenwart 1:01:08

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Send us a text Ulrich Schmid ist Slawist und unterrichtet an der Universität Sankt Gallen. Sein Wendepunkt ist die Revolution 1917 und besonders die Rolle von Lenin dabei. Einmal mehr stellt sich die Frage, ob Revolutionen wirklich radikale Umbrüche sind, oder ob sie nicht auch viele Kontinuitäten kaschieren. Die Art der Machtausübung und das Verst…

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Episode 42: Coco Mocoe - Cracking the Code of Influence 56:27

11d ago56:27

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Coco Mocoe is a content creator, marketing strategist, and podcast host known for her sharp insights into pop culture, digital trends, and the creator economy. Through her TikTok account, she’s built a following of over 1.1 million, delivering viral commentary on marketing, media, and the ever-evolving landscape of influence—making her a trusted vo…

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[38] Bas van Bavel — How Markets Captured Societies 54:19

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Send us a text The “Golden Age” during the seventeenth century was a period of unparalleled power, wealth, and splendour in the Netherlands. It was made possible by the maritime trade with Asia and the economic growth the East India Company brought to the country. But it carried the seed of its downfall. As the rich grew richer they not only specul…

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

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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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[37] Padraic Scanian — What the Irish Potato Famine Tells us About Markets and Merit 1:03:21

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Send us a text The so-called Irish Potato Famine between 1845 and 1852 killed up to one million people and led to the emigration of hundreds of thousands of others. It left a deep imprint on Irish, European and American history and memory. But this was not a natural catastrophe, argues economic historian Padraic Scanian. He sees the famine as a res…

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Episode 41: Chris Allen - Building a Brand, Living Unfiltered 47:25

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Meet Chris Allen, startup founder and cast member of Netflix’s “Million Dollar Secret.” Before stepping into reality TV, Chris co-founded Osena, the world’s first zero-sugar spiked coconut water cocktail. Navigating the ultra-competitive beverage industry gave him a front-row seat to the mental and emotional challenges of chasing success—an experie…

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[36] Jörg Baberowski — Macht und Herrschaft in Russland und Europa 58:55

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Send us a text Die russische Geschichte ist voller dramatischer Wendepunkte — von Peter dem Großen und Katharina II. bis zur Revolution und dem Fall der Sowjetunion — aber hinter den Ereignissen steht eine große Kontinuität von Macht, davon, wie sie funktioniert und worauf sie sich gründet. Macht in Russland hat schon seit Jahrhunderten anders funk…

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

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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,…

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Episode 40: Nick Kosir - From Cloudy Skies to Viral Highs 59:19

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From rapping forecasts to viral dance videos, Nick Kosir has built a career that blends entertainment with meteorology—and made waves far beyond the weather map. Known as “The Dancing Weatherman,” Nick’s creative content has earned him over 9 million TikTok followers and a spot in pop culture history, with a video featured in Lil Nas X’s opening at…

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[35] Trevor Jackson — Capitalism and the Impunity of the Elites 1:01:07

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Send us a text Trevor Jackson is an economic historian teaching at Berkeley. I talk to him about the current political situation of the universities and the science, and about his own research area, the history of capitalism, which has always been prone to crashes and other crises. The development of a capitalist economy is also the story of the el…

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Women and Policy — How Do Female Property Rights Impact Economic Development? 1:07:02

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On this episode, Jessica Carges chats with Karol Boudreaux on female land and resource rights in Sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on economic development. Karol discusses how even when property rights are granted, formal documentation and cultural backgrounds pose challenges to control over land use, and she shares the success story of Rwanda, h…

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[34] Kwame Anthony Appiah — On Tribalism and Cosmopolitanism 1:14:12

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Send us a text In a life lived between Ghana, Britain and the USA, Kwame Anthony Appiah has had ample opportunity to reflect on identities and difference, as well as what binds us together. Our conversation starts with the struggles of decolonisation and moves towards trying to understand the role and importance a liberal education for functioning …

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Episode 39: Maha Abouelenein - Beyond the Pitch 58:15

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Maha Abouelenein is a personal branding expert, CEO of Digital and Savvy, and bestselling author of “7 Rules of Self-Reliance.” With three decades of experience, she’s advised major brands like Google, Netflix, and Careem and played a key role in Egypt’s largest IPO. Recognized as one of Dubai’s most influential women and a Forbes Power Woman of th…

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[33] Sunil Amrith — The Burning Earth 56:28

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Send us a text The current crisis of democracy and governance goes back a long way, and has a lot in common with the development of capitalism, says my guest Sunil Amrith, professor of history at Yale University. The logic of profit and exploitation not only damaged natural systems, it profoundly changed societies and their ways of organising thems…

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Nava Ashraf — 2024 Markets and Society Conference Keynote 1:02:38

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Nava Ashraf delivers a keynote lecture at the 2024 Markets & Society conference, exploring the role of trust and institutions and focusing on female entrepreneurship in developing countries, particularly Zambia. Ashraf argues that trust, institutional fairness, and negotiation skills matter for gender e…

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[32] The Collapse of the West and European Futures 1:00:32

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Send us a text The first episode in this new series of the BlomCast looks at a truly historic event: the end of the “West”. With the new US administration, the transatlantic alliance has practically collapsed leaving Europe exposed to a dictator on its eastern flank whose war has already cost some one million lives. Whither Europe? Will it become a…

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Episode 38: Daniel and Taylor Hastings - Navigating Love and Fame Together 1:07:50

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Meet Daniel and Taylor, the latest success story from Netflix’s “Love Is Blind.” Taylor, a GI nurse, and Daniel, a sales account executive, bonded over shared values, a love of Christmas, and a leap of faith—becoming the only couple to marry from their season. Now living in Minneapolis, they’re navigating newlywed life, sudden fame, and the balance…

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Women and Policy — Why are Fertility Rates so Low? 1:23:10

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On this episode, Jessica Carges chats with Catherine Pakaluk on her latest book, Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth (2024). Pakaluk describes the economic consequences of dropping fertility rates, explores the reasons for why women choose to have children, explains how we can increase fertility rates, and more. Catherine …

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Episode 37: Zaina Sesay - Strength, Reinvention, & Embracing the Unexpected 47:34

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Meet Zaina, a content creator and entrepreneur with a passion for fitness, wellness, and self-care. She shares her journey of personal transformation, from building a thriving creator community to finding resilience after heartbreak. In this episode, Zaina opens up about her public breakup after season 3 of “The Ultimatum,” the power of releasing n…

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Shruti Rajagopalan and Chris Coyne on War, Conflict, and the Quest for a Stable Peace 1:45:28

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On this special crossover episode, Ideas of India podcast host, Shruti Rajagopalan, interviews Christopher J. Coyne on the economics of conflict and peace, the history of the U.S. security state, the US intervention in Afghanistan, domestic consequences of militarism abroad, and much more! For the full length transcript and for more episodes like t…

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Episode 36: Yanina Oyarzo - Building a Brand with Love, Light, & Confidence 50:57

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Meet Yanina Oyarzo, a Venezuelan-American powerhouse who's made her mark as a host, producer, brand consultant, and model. From partnering with global giants like Adidas and Uber to creating impactful content for women, Yanina's journey embodies the power of believing in yourself. In this episode, Yanina opens up about the art of resourcefulness, t…

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Jordan Lofthouse and Zane Willard on the Political Economy of Visibility and Drag Races 1:07:20

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On this episode, Jordan Lofthouse chats with Zane Austin Willard about interdisciplinary scholarship and using political economy to study LGBTQ plus issues. Zane explains his academic background in economics and communication studies and discusses power dynamics, queer culture and Rupaul’s Drag Race, the paradox of visibility, and the strengths and…

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Episode 35: Rudi Riekstins - Unlocking Authentic Power 51:07

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Join us for a conversation with Rudi Riekstins, entrepreneur and transformational coach whose work has influenced leaders from startup founders to billionaire CEOs. Recognized as a top coach by Thrive Global and honored by Business Insider as a Top 20 Thought Leader in 2021, Rudi brings over two decades of expertise as co-founder of InPower Univers…

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[31] Danilo Brozovic — How Societies Collapse 1:22:18

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Send us a text Societal collapse is a topic hotly debated not only among climate scientists and activists. But why do formerly prosperous and powerful societies break down? And what makes them resilient? Are the reasons the same for ancient Rome and the empire of the Incas, for the Chinese Tang dynasty and the culture of Rapanui (Easter Islands)? D…

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Kwame Anthony Appiah — 2023 Markets and Society Conference Keynote 53:18

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Kwame Anthony Appiah delivers a keynote lecture at the 2023 Markets & Society conference, exploring the historical and philosophical complexities of cultural property. Using examples from classical literature, African history, and global museum debates, he critiques modern repatriation efforts for overs…

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Episode 34: Bobby & Jasmine Johnson - Love, Growth, & The Undiet Method 53:28

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Meet Bobby and Jasmine Johnson, whose fairy-tale romance blossomed on Love is Blind UK into a powerful partnership in life and business. Their journey from reality TV contestants to successful entrepreneurs showcases how authentic connections can transform into meaningful impact. In this episode, we explore their journey from reality TV to purposef…

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Deirdre McCloskey — 2022 Markets and Society Conference Keynote 41:29

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Deirdre McCloskey delivers a keynote lecture at the 2022 Markets & Society conference. She argues that the "great enrichment"—a 30-fold rise in global income per capita since 1776—was driven by liberal economic ideas that champion individual freedom and equality of permission. McCloskey also critiques g…

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[30] Raoul Schrott — Der Sternenhimmel oder, wie Homo sapiens die Welt eroberte 1:34:46

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Send us a text Alle Kulturen sehen dieselben Sterne (wenn auch auf beiden Hemisphären unterschiedlich), erzählen sich aber ganz unterschiedliche Geschichten darüber. Tatsächlich gibt es überraschende Ähnlichkeiten zwischen den Sternbildern der Australischen Ureinwohner und der Mesopotamier, der Buschleute und der Maya, die nur schwer zu erklären si…

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Episode 33: Brett Brown - From Self-Taught Designer to Nike Innovator 1:14:04

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This week, we sit down with Brett Brown, public figure, artist and design director at Nike. While many may know him from Netflix’s “Love is Blind,” Brett’s story goes far beyond reality TV. In this episode, we discuss Brett’s humble beginnings in Wilmington, North Carolina and how he overcame adversity to become a self-taught design success. Brett …

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Episode 32: Sara Pollack - How Pinterest Predicts Trends 57:08

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Join us this week as we sit down with Sara Pollack, VP and Global Head of Consumer Marketing at Pinterest. With impressive career-spanning roles at Google, YouTube, and Pinterest, Sara has been at the forefront of social media’s evolution and its impact on society. In this episode, we dive into Sara’s journey from creative film executive to marketi…

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Mikayla Novak and Giandomenica Becchio on Gender and the "Doctrine of Separate Spheres" 57:40

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Mikayla Novak chats with Giandomenica Becchio on her latest book, The Doctrine of the Separate Spheres in Political Economy and Economics: Gender Equality and Classical Liberalism (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024). Together they discuss Becchio’s background and inspiration, the separated roles of men and women in the public and private spheres, and key th…

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Peter Boettke — 2022 Markets and Society Conference Keynote 42:28

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke gives the opening keynote lecture at the 2022 Markets & Society conference. In this lecture, Boettke speaks on the importance of “relations before transactions”, emphasizes the impact of social interactions on economic activity and the role of trust, norms, and institutions, and highlights…

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Episode 31: Gabby Beckford - Packing Light, Living Large 52:40

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Meet Gabby Beckford, a dynamic content creator who transformed her background in data quality engineering into a thriving social media career. With over 500k followers across her platforms and features in publications like the New York Times and National Geographic, Gabby is redefining what it means to be a modern creator. In this episode, we explo…

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Perspectives on Peace — State Power and the Regime Uncertainty of Robert Higgs 50:01

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Welcome back to the series, Perspectives on Peace, hosted by Chris Coyne. The first four episodes of this series will focus on The Legacy of Robert Higgs (Mercatus Center, 2024) and will feature a collection of short interviews with many of the chapter authors. This episode focuses on state power, peaceful cooperation, and the regime uncertainty of…

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[29] Richard Cockett — Vienna, City of Ideas 1:07:44

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Send us a text Modernity is a Viennese phenomenon, says historian Richard Cockett, who is currently working as senior editor at The Economist. The cauldron of Vienna ca. 1900 with its dynamism, its migrants and its cultural new beginnings and especially the political and intellectual energies after the First World War created panoply of new approac…

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Episode 30: Nick Dorka - From Real Estate to Reality 48:32

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Meet Nick Dorka, a former All-American kicker turned real estate agent and influencer. Nick rose to prominence as a fan favorite on “Love is Blind” season 7, where his youthful personality shone despite the challenges he faced on the show. In this episode, Nick shares his journey from reality TV to navigating his newfound stardom, doubling down on …

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