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Based on his Wall Street Journal Opinion column "Free Expression," Editor-at-Large Gerry Baker speaks every week with some of the world's leading writers, influencers and thinkers about a variety of subjects. Baker will welcome his guests from the worlds of politics, philosophy, and culture for wide-ranging dialogues that will enlighten and fascinate listeners. Episodes will be released each week.... more

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After nearly three years of enlightening conversations, Gerry Baker’s weekly Free Expression podcast is coming to an end. But you can still read his column every week in the Journal and he may even pop up from time to time in other places!

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Artificial intelligence has gone from science fiction to an everyday reality in a few years. As the technology advances and transforms almost everything we do, the need to understand its potential - and how to harness it - grows by the day.

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The time of year when we express our gratitude for our many blessings offer an opportunity to reflect on the importance of giving.

On this episode of Free Expression, Gerry Baker speaks with financier John Studzinski, who shares lessons learned from... more

Once a defining principle of conservative governing economic policy, supply-side economics has taken some political hits in the last decade. The progressive left has always critiqued laissez- faire economics, blaming the pursuit of smaller government... more

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Recent Guests

John Studzinski
Financier and philanthropist, author of A Talent for Giving
PIMCO
Episode: Giving and Thanksgiving
Matthew Elliott, Lord Elliott of Mikkel Fell
Political consultant and strategist, co-author of the book Prosperity Through Growth.
House of Lords
Episode: Does Supply-Side Economics Still Work?
Michael McFaul
Professor at Stanford University and former U.S. Ambassador to Moscow
Stanford University
Episode: America, Russia, China and the Struggle for Global Supremacy
Joel Kotkin
Professor at Chapman University and expert on American cities
Chapman University
Episode: Democrats Make a Startling Comeback on Election Day
Helen Andrews
Former editor of The Washington Examiner, now a writer and commentator.
Episode: Are Women to Blame for Wokery?
Michel-Yves Bolloré
Co-author of "God, the Science, the Evidence"
Co-author, God, the Science, the Evidence
Episode: Science, Evidence, and the Existence of God
Neil Shearing
Group chief economist with Capital Economics and former advisor to the UK Treasury
Capital Economics
Episode: A Fractured World
Lord Nigel Biggar
Emeritus Professor of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Colonialism, Reparations, and the Rise of ‘White Guilt’
Ted Nordhaus
Founder and director of the Breakthrough Institute
Breakthrough Institute
Episode: An End To Climate Alarmism

Host

Gerry Baker
Editor-at-Large of the Wall Street Journal, Gerry Baker hosts discussions that cover a diverse range of topics, inviting expert guests to provide insights on politics, economics, and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 918 ratings
  • 10/29 episode about women was pretty poor

    Not enough viewpoints are considered on this one and it’s a very controversial idea. I generally like this podcast but I’m disappointed with this episode.

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    Tuned2Jazz
    United Statesa month ago
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    “Free men and free markets”

    Long gone, so am I.

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    GWL60
    United States2 months ago
  • Happy learner

    This is one of my favorite weekly podcasts. Balanced guests and superb questioning.

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    Montana JW
    United States4 months ago
  • WSJ leaning left!

    This podcast and the WSJ is leaning left, so not at all surprised when Gerard B. interviews individuals who bash Trump.

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    Jim_Parker
    United States5 months ago
  • Yikes!

    I will come back to update my review of the guests are not like Heather. I usually enjoy listening regardless of the the guests outcome but omg you literally could hear her like she was spitting (anger) as she talked. Just casting aside all the young voters and their pick of candidate as stupidly ignorant. She sounded almost as bad as Trump would if he had been the guest

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Giving and Thanksgiving
Q: How do we decide whom to give to?
There's no perfect answer; everyone has personal observations they can act on, and it can be divinely inspired.
Giving and Thanksgiving
Q: Is the book intended as a how-to guide, how to give?
The book is a meditation on personal experiences with giving and aims to inspire individuals to engage more in philanthropy and use their talents for the common good.
Does Supply-Side Economics Still Work?
Q: Was Brexit a terrible self-inflicted wound?
Not at all; Brexit could be our savior as it provides independence to deregulate, encouraging growth, although other economic factors have also contributed to the UK's current struggles.
Does Supply-Side Economics Still Work?
Q: So tell us what supply-side economics is. Tell us about the principles and indeed, actually, why you and your co-authors, which include Arthur Laffer, of course, why you wrote this book.
Supply-side economics is about low taxes, low government spending, sound money, smart regulation, and international trade, which can lead to economic growth.
America, Russia, China and the Struggle for Global Supremacy
Q: Is Russia currently under Vladimir Putin? Is Russia a greater threat to our security than China?
Yes, I do think so. Putin is an ideological leader and is using various techniques to disrupt and challenge Western power, making him a significant threat.

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The episodes feature comprehensive discussions on current political climates, economic policies, and societal challenges, often inviting prominent figures from politics, finance, and culture to share their insights. Themes frequently revolve around the complexities of democracy, economic trends, and significant geopolitical events, along with nuanced personal narratives that resonate with listeners. Notably, the podcast aims to present a balanced perspective, though it has garnered mixed reactions regarding its perceived political leaning, and engages both centrist and controversial topics in contemporary discourse. This blend of opinions and expert commentary likely resonates with an audience seeking to deepen their understanding of the mo... more

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