Best Competitive Enterprise Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Girlbossing the Discourse with Emma Camp 47:38

8h ago47:38

47:38

This week we cover controversy at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, myths of the auto industry, and a new SPAC from the Trump kids. Our interview this week is with Emma Camp, associate editor at Reason magazine and author of the forthcoming book "Good Boundaries: Essays on the Age of Risk-Aversion." We’ll talk about Zoomers, online culture, college c…

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Struggling with ERP Data? How to Get Real-Time Reporting in Excel 19:30

7d ago19:30

19:30

"We're helping the finance teams become more strategic partners within the organisation, helping them with tools, getting the data, being able to build models more quickly, and being able to share. Essentially, prioritising strategic thinking at the seat,” said John Miller, VP of Product Management at insightsoftware. In this episode of the Don't P…

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Crushing Capitalism with Norbert Michel 46:26

7d ago46:26

46:26

This week we cover the Trump administration’s AI action plan, Detroit’s unlikely rebirth, pushing back on EU tech regulation, and why the golden age of air travel is now. Our interview this week is with Norbert Michel, vice president at the Cato Institute, director of the Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, and the author of…

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Costs and Benefits of Urban Transit with John Charles 40:54

14d ago40:54

40:54

This week we cover Dodd-Frank’s 15th anniversary, a victory for homeowners in Oregon, and an alternative to socialist grocery stores in New York City. Our interview this week is with John Charles, president of the Cascade Policy Institute in Portland, Oregon. We’ll talk about public transit, taxes, budgets, declining ridership, and what comes next …

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What is AI Hyper-Personalisation in CX and Why Does it Matter? 30:11

17d ago30:11

30:11

"Customers are now expecting highly personalised, seamless, and efficient interactions across all the touch points,” stated Rahul Sareen, the Senior Leader–Cross Industry, Private Equity and Startups Solutions at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Sareen’s statement represents the state of customer experience (CX) today. It’s a demand that is forcing busin…

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Corporate Responsibility and Taxpayer Protections with John Mozena 59:22

21d ago59:22

59:22

This week we cover Trump tariffs, Obama’s endorsement of housing abundance, and why the green energy industry needs more market discipline. Our interview this week is with John Mozena, president of the Center for Economic Accountability. We’ll talk about the new study by John and our host Richard Morrison, titled “Corporate Social Irresponsibility:…

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AI Frontiers with Corbin Barthold 1:05:59

28d ago1:05:59

1:05:59

This week’s episode features Corbin Barthold, Internet Policy Counsel at TechFreedom and host of the Tech Policy Podcast. This is a special dual episode of both shows, featuring a conversation about the frontiers of the artificial intelligence revolution. We’ll talk about LLMs, doomers, deepfakes, epistemic bubbles, and how to make art in the 21st …

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AI’s Silent Killer: Technical Debt & the Hidden Costs of Bad Data 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

Enterprises face one common problem: the hidden costs of AI-based technical debt. “There’s a lot of hype around AI, but many initiatives aren't founded in a business value proposition,” says Paul Brownell, CTO, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP). “People wander in without an intentional path for ROI.” In this episode of the Don't Panic, It's Just D…

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Alcohol Labels and Warnings with David Clement 43:03

1M ago43:03

43:03

This week we cover housing abundance in California, the meaning of a market economy, union privileges for government workers, and the decline in heart attack deaths. Our interview this week is with David Clement, North American Affairs Manager for the Consumer Choice Center. We’ll talk about alcohol, cancer, public health, safety warnings, and risk…

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Shareholders vs. Stakeholders with Jerry Bowyer 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

This week we cover the failure of postal banking, Trump (again) pausing the TikTok ban, and the political crack-up between unions and the Democratic party. Our interview this week is with Jerry Bowyer, CEO of Bowyer Research and host of the Meeting Minds podcast. We talk about ESG investing, fiduciary duty, Blackrock, Bud Light, and the difference …

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The Infinity Loop: What's Trapping Financial Institutions in Data Patching? 33:33

1M ago33:33

33:33

Organisations often find themselves trapped in an infinite loop. Typically hailed as an "infinity loop" or "patching loop,” it’s differentiated by a continuous cycle of fixing problems, patching, and redoing data pipelines just to maintain operations. “It's a trap that many financial institutions, banks, insurance companies, and more fall into. Thi…

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The Reagan Legacy in the 21st Century with Dan Rothschild 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

This week we cover FreedomFest 2025, the FDA’s block on effective sunblock, good news about critical minerals, and Walmart’s expanding drone fleet. Our interview this week is with Dan Rothschild, director of the Center for Civics, Education, and Opportunity at the Ronald Reagan Institute. We’ll talk about political leadership, U.S. history, taxes, …

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Don't Just Forecast, Flourish: The Integrated Path to Financial Agility 24:43

2M ago24:43

24:43

Blending financial planning directly into existing business intelligence (BI) platforms like Microsoft Power BI and Qlik are on the rise. But have you questioned why, and what drives this shift? In this episode of the Don’t Panic It’s Just Data podcast, Kevin Petrie, BARC analyst, sits down to chat with Thomas Gorr, Director of Product Management f…

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Drug Costs and Benefits with Sally Pipes 41:48

2M ago41:48

41:48

This week we cover reforms to the Endangered Species Act, attacks on U.S. tech firms, nuclear power innovation, and an exciting new book on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. Our interview this week is with Sally Pipes, President and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute. We’ll talk about healthcare, pharmaceutical drugs, price …

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Tariffs and Corruption with Justin Callais 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

This week we cover donor privacy, the DOGE legacy, and the impact of import taxes on the auto industry. Our interview this week is with Justin Callais, chief economist at the Archbridge Institute. We’ll talk about tariffs, exemptions, cronyism, inefficiencies, and regulatory capture. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with new …

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Your Data’s GPS: Navigating Modernisation with Precision 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

In this episode of the Don’t Panic, It’s Just Data podcast, Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at BARC, is joined by Nidhi Ram, Vice President of Global Services Strategy and Operational Excellence at Precisely. The duo explore the idea of focusing on data modernisation and improving accessibility rather than constantly implementing new technologies. Bot…

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Protecting Consumer Credit with Caroline Melear 39:38

2M ago39:38

39:38

This week we cover new research on trade and tariffs, how to understand market forces, and good news for coral reefs. Our interview this week is with Caroline Melear, Resident Fellow in Finance at the R Street Institute. We’ll talk about consumer finance, interest rates, the Credit Card Competition Act, and why interest rates are just regular price…

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Next Steps for Nuclear with Deric Tilson 41:54

3M ago41:54

41:54

This week we cover Jamie Dimon on tariff jitters, the Tax Foundation on the One Big Beautiful Bill, Jesse Walker on Biden cheapfake accusations, and Devin Watkins on dishwasher freedom. Our interview this week is with Deric Tilson, senior nuclear energy analyst at The Breakthrough Institute. We’ll talk about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, small…

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Mike Pence on Trump’s Second Term 29:33

3M ago29:33

29:33

Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, joins Robert to assess the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. They discuss tariffs, the Middle East, Ukraine, and the differences from Trump’s first term. Mike Pence has served as a member of the House of Representatives, governor of Indiana, and Vice President over the course of h…

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Reforming Medicaid with Brian Blase 41:07

3M ago41:07

41:07

This week we cover farm tariffs, the decline in green investing, and the effort to stop state governments from regulating AI. Our interview this week is with Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute. We’ll talk about healthcare, poverty, federalism, and the future of Medicaid. Free the Economy is hosted by Richard Morrison. Keep up with n…

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Dear Mr. President with Destry Edwards 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

This week we cover the economic slowdown from tariffs, more accountability for independent agencies in the federal government, and riding the rails with the Department of Transportation. Our interview this week is with Destry Edwards, director of the new documentary on American political history, Dear Mr. President: The Letters of Julia Sand. We’ll…

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Waste, Fraud, and Tax Hikes with Emily Ekins 47:06

3M ago47:06

47:06

This week 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 Fisca…

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Episode 8: Prescriptions to Save the Internet 42:25

3M ago42:25

42:25

Our panel of experts — Charles C.W. Cooke from the National Review, trust and safety expert Dave Willner, Mike Masnick from Techdirt, and CEI’s Jessica Melugin — dissect this podcast’s raison d'être. What have we learned? Where are we now? And where are we going?

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Leading Up to The Peak: Can Data Integration Solve Key Enterprise Challenges? 10:24

3M ago10:24

10:24

In this episode of the Don't Panic, It's Just Data podcast, hosted by EM360Tech's podcast producer, Shubhangi Dua speaks to Donnie Owsley from Snohomish County, and Jeff Burton and Tom Lavery from the University of British Columbia. All of the speakers will be presenting at the upcoming Peak of Data and AI event, organised by Safe Software, the cre…

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Reforming Washington's 10,000 Commandments with Wayne Crews 47:52

4M ago47:52

47:52

This week we cover the political roots of totalitarianism, why we should put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out to pasture, the World Bank’s pivot on nuclear power, and human environmental impact in Medieval Europe. Our interview this week is with Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith Fellow in Regulatory Studies at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. We’ll…

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Is Your Finance Team Stuck in the Past? Real-Time Answers 27:14

4M ago27:14

27:14

Takeaways #Financeteams are often resistant to change, clinging to outdated tools. Real-time data integration can help break down data silos and better decision-making. The shift from FP&A to XP&A emphasises collaboration across departments. #Datagovernance is crucial when handling financial data. Real-time data enables more accurate forecasting an…

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Episode 7: The Future of Speech Online 31:11

4M ago31:11

31:11

The rise of A.I. has ushered in a new era for the internet, right when Section 230 and its protections have never been more threatened. Today’s innovators look to the past for guidance.

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Economic Ideas for American Workers with Ryan Young 47:46

4M ago47:46

47:46

This week we cover teaching with AI, clearing the way for new nuclear development, and eliminating soda and candy from government food aid programs. Our interview this week is with Ryan Young, Senior Economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He has plenty of problems with where economic, trade, and tariff policy is going right now, so we’l…

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Episode 6: The Rest of the World 24:29

4M ago24:29

24:29

The web gets big enough to impact presidential elections. And the rest of the world grapples with speech on the internet.

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Building Trust in Data: Transparency, Collaboration, and Governance for Successful AI 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

"So you want trusted data, but you want it now? Building this trust really starts with transparency and collaboration. It's not just technology. It's about creating a single governed view of data that is consistent no matter who accesses it, " says Errol Rodericks, Director of Product Marketing at Denodo. In this episode of the 'Don't Panic, It's J…

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Why is a Customer Data Strategy a Competitive Edge? 30:18

4M ago30:18

30:18

Takeaways #CMDM is essential for creating a unified and accurate view of the customer. Trust comes from how responsibly data is handled. Ethical data use is a competitive advantage and builds trust. Executive sponsorship and cross team buy-in is crucial for MDM projects. A strong customer #datastrategy is a competitive edge, not a side project. Sum…

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The Peak of Data and AI: Speaker Sneak Peek 8:40

4M ago8:40

8:40

In the latest episode of the Don’t Panic It’s Just Data podcast, we connected with speakers who provided a preview of their presentations at the upcoming Peak of Data and AI event in Seattle organised by Safe Software from May 5-8, 2025. This premier gathering, hosted by Safe Software, the creators of FME, will be a hub for data and AI innovators, …

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Trade Myths (and Facts) with Prof. Michael Coon 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

This week we cover smartphones for kids, insomnia and anxiety in pre-industrial times, and a blueprint for modernizing the Environmental Protection Agency. Our interview this week is with Michael Coon, Associate Professor of Economics in the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa. We talk about everything tariff-related, including com…

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Episode 5: Blowback, and the Dust Settles 30:05

4M ago30:05

30:05

The first real attempt to regulate the internet goes down in flames. But what remains is a structure to support the new, more interactive world of Web 2.0.

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An Affordable and Reliable Future with Gabriella Hoffman 49:00

4M ago49:00

49:00

This week we cover Republicans for the Green New Deal, diminishing returns from industrial policy in China, and the bottleneck on nuclear development in the United States. Our interview this week is with Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Center for Energy & Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum and the host of the District of Conservation …

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Episode 4: The Solution 24:34

4M ago24:34

24:34

A bill intended to keep smut off the internet threatens to undo everything Representatives Christopher Cox and Ron Wyden have accomplished. How will their compromise play out?

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Colin Dueck on Trump's Foreign Policy 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

Colin Dueck joins Robert to discuss the historical contexts and animating ideas behind the Trump administration's reorientation of American foreign policy. They discuss the evolution of the Republican Party, the effects on Canada and Europe, and the need to confront China. Colin is a nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute wh…

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Mastering Collaborative Financial Planning 31:46

4M ago31:46

31:46

"There's been a lot of wrangling of data, a lot of wrangling of humans as well, which is a big theme for today," says Warwick Leitch, Product Management Director at insightsoftware. In this episode of the 'Don't Panic, It's Just Data' podcast, Debbie Reynolds, CEO and Chief Data Privacy Officer at Debbie Reynolds Consulting LLC, speaks with Leitch …

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