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The Capitalist

CapX
Capx
Heathrow Airport
Property Rights
Renters' Rights Bill
Government Infrastructure Policy
United Kingdom
Housing Accessibility
Environmental Regulation
Rachel Reeves
Donald Trump
UK Economy
Evictions
Frédéric Bastia
Private Finance Initiative
Labour Party
Housing Solutions
Free Enterprise
Technology Sector
Conservatism
Economic Growth

The Capitalist is the podcast that champions free markets, fresh ideas, and thoughtful solutions. Join sharp minds from business, politics, and beyond for intelligent debate and optimistic conversations about building a brighter, market-driven future for Britain. Brought to you by the team behind CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster.

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Latest Episodes

Is Britain entering an age of permanent political fragmentation? As Labour falters despite its landslide victory, Reform UK surges, the Greens flirt with wealth taxes, and the Conservatives search for renewed purpose under Kemi Badenoch, the old cert... more

With nearly a million under-24s out of work, education or training, good intentions are no longer enough. In this essay, John Penrose, Chair of the Conservative Policy Forum, argues that Britain’s education and careers system is quietly wasting talen... more

What happens when foreign governments try to police American speech? For years, UK and EU regulators have slapped massive fines on U.S. tech firms — but Washington may finally be ready to hit back. Free speech lawyer Preston Byrne joins The Capitalis... more

What if every political party had to face real economic scrutiny? As Britain’s political landscape fragments and fiscal debate grows ever more chaotic, Joseph Dinnage, deputy editor of CapX, asks a provocative question: should the Office for Budget R... more

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Recent Guests

Preston Byrne
Free speech lawyer who focuses on technology and regulatory issues
Episode: Is the Online Safety Act doomed?
James Price
Senior Fellow at the Adam Smith Institute
Adam Smith Institute
Episode: Despatch: Labour need a new strategy
Jeremy Hunt
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer
Episode: Budget Day with Jeremy Hunt
Ewen Stewart
City Economist and member of the Growth Commission
Episode: Despatch: Can Britain escape its economic doom loop?
Robin Lustig
Former presenter for the BBC World Service and Radio 4, and a seasoned observer of broadcasting issues
Episode: Can the BBC survive its biggest crisis yet?
Alys Denby
Opinion and features editor at City AM
City AM
Episode: How Britain could build enough homes
Dr. Lawrence Newport
Representative of the Looking for Growth campaign
Looking for Growth
Episode: How Britain could build enough homes
Tom Harwood
Presenter at GB News
GB News
Episode: Special: Does Britain need a chainsaw revolution?
Tom Clougherty
Executive Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs
Institute of Economic Affairs
Episode: Special: Does Britain need a chainsaw revolution?

Hosts

Marc Sidwell
Host and prominent figure at CapX, Marc Sidwell is known for facilitating thoughtful discourse on economic and political issues, championing free market initiatives.
Mark Sidwell
Editor at CapX with a focus on economics and public policy debates, Mark leads discussions on market-driven solutions to contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Incisive stuff

    Great guests, great commentary, and well edited.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dec Tenor 1
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • World Class

    These very topical chats are insightful and expertly led by the Capx team without being partisan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrispianD
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Always interesting please use a microphone

    Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have clarity of interviewer and interviewee

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Egalata
    Australia6 years ago
  • Cracking content

    Time and again content that isn’t just following the popular crowd, CapX are producing some absolute corkers and I’m really enjoying it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrGareth
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Wonderful discussion

    It would be great to hear a talk by Alex Epstein “The morale case for fossil fuel “

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kim Ill Baba
    Australia7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great guests and commentary, contributing to insightful discussions.
The focus on topical issues is both engaging and informative without partisanship.
While content is generally strong, there are suggestions for clearer presentation and audio quality improvements.

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Talking Points

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Sir Malcolm Rifkind on the future of the Conservatives
Q: What do you think will be the outcome of the war in Ukraine?
It is unlikely that the current peace proposals will be accepted by Putin, and any resolution needs to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and democratic decisions.
Sir Malcolm Rifkind on the future of the Conservatives
Q: What do you think about Kemi Badenoch's promise that the European Convention on Human Rights would be repealed?
I think a suspension of its enforcement in the UK would be more strategic than a complete repeal, as it wouldn't damage the relationship with the Convention further than necessary.
Who speaks for Britain’s centre-right?
Q: Is Macron on the way out? Is the Fifth Republic really starting to crumble? What's going on?
François explains the current political turmoil in France, characterized by a minority government situation and fiscal difficulties.
Who speaks for Britain’s centre-right?
Q: Do you think that Kruger and Farage are going to be able to play nicely together?
François discusses the history of previous defections and the difficulties of management within Reform UK, suggesting a potentially tumultuous relationship between Kruger and Farage.
Special: Steve Baker on Britain's Milei moment
Q: How do you get the message of freedom across to people given the current political landscape?
We need to communicate the importance of freedom delivering hope for a better future.

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What is The Capitalist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Intelligent discussions surrounding free market principles and economic reforms are key themes, with guests from business and politics engaging in debates on pressing issues facing the UK. The content often critiques governmental policies while advocating for innovative solutions to economic challenges, including discussions around taxation, immigration, and the role of traditional political parties. Unique to this series is a blend of expert analysis and personal anecdotes from guests, fostering insightful dialogues that challenge the status quo and explore the intersection of policy and market dynamics, making it compelling for listeners interested in the future of the UK economy.

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2. James Price
3. Jeremy Hunt
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6. Alys Denby
7. Dr. Lawrence Newport
8. Tom Harwood

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