IEA Podcast

In this IEA Podcast, IEA Head of Public Policy Matthew Lesh talks to CEO of Competere Shanker Singham.

Following former Environment Secretary George Eustice MP's criticisms of UK trade deals with Australia and New Zeland, Matthew and Shanker assess the state of UK free trade. Shanker A Singham is one of the world’s leading international trade experts.

He is a recognised author and adviser to governments and companies and an Academic Fellow of the institute of Economic Affairs.

Is virtue signalling behind damaging EU environmental policy?

In this Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon speaks to EU regulations blogger David Zaruk. David been an EU risk and science communications specialist since 2000, active in EU policy events from REACH and SCALE to the Pesticides Directive, from Science in Society questions to the use of the Precautionary Principle.

They discuss a variety of topics ranging from anti-pesticide NGOs to the demonisation of industry professionals in general.

David's blog, 'The Risk-Monger', can be read here:

https://risk-monger.com/

PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 10TH

With inflation at its highest in recent memory following years of quantitative easing courtesy of the Bank of England, many are asking if interest rates should have been raised sooner.

In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon is joined by financial historian Edward Chancellor to discuss recent monetary policy and his new book, 'The Price of Time: The Real Story of Interest'.

Edward's book can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Price-Time-Real-Story-Interest/dp/0241569168/ref=sr_1_1?crid=94GZ6JR60X1E&keywords=edward+chancellor+price+of+time&qid=1668097006&sprefix=edward+chancell%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1

Christopher's review of Edward's book in The Critic can be read here: https://thecritic.co.uk/interesting-times/

PUBLISHED OCTOBER 27TH

Is it time to legalise cannabis?

It is a debate which has split policy makers for years and with the Home Secretary Suella Braverman favouring upgrading the drug to class A, it has renewed importance.

In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon sits down with Paul North, Director of Volteface, to discuss this topic.

PUBLISHED OCTOBER 13TH

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has divided political opinion.

For many, her strict policies on climate change, lockdowns and public health are welcomed as necessary measures in uncertain times.

However, for others, she represents a dark turn in Western politics, one which seeks to mask statists intentions with seemingly empathetic reform. This is seen most clearly in the Prime Minister's zealous intervention in the New Zealand tobacco market.

In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics Christopher Snowdon sits down with Dr Marewa Glover to discuss Ardern's approach to tobacco regulation and vaping.

Dr Glover is a Māori behavioural scientist with over 30 years experience in public health and over 100 scientific papers.

PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 2ND 

Energy prices are soaring and policymakers find themselves at a crossroads.

Down one path is further government intervention in the sector, with many calling for windfall taxes on North Sea oil and gas firms. Down the other, some argue that the government should put Net Zero aspirations on hold and focus on ensuring security of supply by boosting the domestic production of oil and gas.

In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, Christopher Snowdon, is joined by Angela Knight, former Conservative MP for Erewash and the Chief Executive of Energy UK from 2012 to 2014. They discuss the energy market and what can be done to fix it.

PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 22ND

In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, is joined by Alex Deane, political commentator and consultant.

From whether we should be optimistic about Britain's future to the need for tax simplification, they discuss a variety of fascinating topics.

PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 4TH

 

Do we still need GPs?

In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, sits down with GP, Dr Margaret McCartnety, to discuss general medical practice and how it can be improved.

PUBLISHED ON JULY 21ST

In this episode of the Swift Half with Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, Christopher Snowdon, is joined by Clive Bates, advocate of low-risk tobacco alteratives.

They discuss the barriers to e-cigarette use, the attitude of the WHO and much more!

PUBLISHED ON JULY 12TH

 

The last fortnight has caused a political storm in the UK. Boris Johnson's resignation as PM has triggered a leadership race and renewed debates about UK economic strategy and how the government should ease the high cost of living.

In this episode, Christopher Snowdon, IEA Head of Lifestyle Economics, is joined by Eamonn Butler, Co-founder and Director of the Adam Smith Institute, to appraise Boris Johnson's tenure as PM and the future of the UK's economic direction.