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Quillette @quillette.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Chelsea Follett's new history shows how wretched life was before the industrial revolution, but our escape from it began long before the steam engine.

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Life in The Grim Old Days

Chelsea Follett's new history shows how wretched life was before the industrial revolution, but our escape from it began long before the steam engine.

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Cato Institute @cato.org · 03/10/2026

In 1955, Venezuela’s per capita income was 60% of the US level. By 2022, it had fallen to just 9%. That dramatic decline shows the devastating economic consequences of decades of socialism. Learn more from Marcos Falcone and Daniel Raisbeck: ow.ly/sIR050ZPn8Q

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

INTERVIEW: The Future of Financial Regulation with Thomas Hoenig Fed Independence, SEC Reform, Credit Card Interest Rates, and More: greatcapitalism.substack.com/p/interview-...

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INTERVIEW: The Future of Financial Regulation with Thomas Hoenig

Fed Independence, SEC Reform, Credit Card Interest Rates, and More

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Stephen Jacob Smith @stephenjacobsmith.com · 02/10/2026

Here’s how this played out in Long Beach, where the grocery workers union prevailed with the punitive self-checkout rules they’ve been pushing around the country: “Of 13 stores included in a city survey, 10 said that they had closed down some or all of their self-check out kiosks.”

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our guest for Ep 194 is Paul Mueller of the American Institute for Economic Research. We talk about teaching economics, debunking myths, applying theory to the real world, and seeing virtue and liberty at work together: youtube.com/watch?v=82YS... (2/3)

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Real-World Economics with Paul Mueller

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Episode 194 of the Free the Economy podcast is here! This week we cover spiraling healthcare costs, reforming state-level regulations, and how to keep asset managers accountable to shareholders: buzzsprout.com/2096503/epis... (1/3)

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Real-World Economics with Paul Mueller - Free The Economy

This week we cover spiraling healthcare costs, reforming state-level regulations, and how to keep asset managers accountable to shareholders. Our interview is with Paul Mueller, senior research fellow...

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our interview for Free the Economy Ep 193 is with Sam Raus, the David Boaz Resident Writing Fellow at Young Voices. We talk about capitalism, big government, AI, cultural criticism, and how Zoomers think about fairness and opportunity: youtube.com/watch?v=KJlr... (2/3)

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Gen Z Capitalism with Sam Raus

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Episode 193 of the Free the Economy podcast is here! We cover how data centers power our lives, how AI is fueling family togetherness, and the history of America’s rebellious spirit: buzzsprout.com/2096503/epis... (1/3)

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Gen Z Capitalism with Sam Raus - Free The Economy

This week we cover how data centers power our lives, how modern technology is fueling family togetherness, and the origins of America’s rebellious spirit. Our interview is with Sam Raus, the David Boa...

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our guest for Ep 190 is Daniel Golliher, founder of the civics academy Maximum New York. We’ll talk about civic engagement, knowing the rules of politics, becoming a good citizen, and building your own career from the ground up: www.youtube.com/watch?v=76hc... (2/3)

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Maximum New York with Daniel Golliher

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Episode 190 of the Free the Economy podcast is out! This week we cover climate collusion between California and Quebec, how luxurious college campuses are breeding socialists, and government regulation’s protection paradox: www.buzzsprout.com/2096503/epis... (1/3)

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Maximum New York with Daniel Golliher - Free The Economy

This week we cover climate collusion between California and Quebec, how luxurious college campuses are breeding socialists, and government regulation’s protection paradox. Our interview is with Daniel...

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our interview for Free the Economy Ep 189 is with Thomas Hoenig, Federal Reserve alum and Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center. We talk about interest rates, big banks, the SEC, big data, and where U.S. financial regulation is going in the years ahead: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTB4... (2/3)

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The Future of Financial Regulation with Thomas Hoenig

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Gonna get tiring dodging that Centipede for a full year.

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Cities should embrace market-driven changes by reforming zoning and building codes and using tax incentives sparingly, rather than creating unnecessary regulatory barriers: www.city-journal.org/article/down...

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What Cities Can Learn from the Loft Era

The movement that turned industrial spaces into artist studios offers insights for reviving today’s downtowns.

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Stephen Jacob Smith @stephenjacobsmith.com · 16/08/2026

Insane neo-Gothic apartment in Turin

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our interview for Episode 187 of Free the Economy is with climate scientist and AEI senior fellow Roger Pielke, Jr. We talk about climate science, academic politics, fossil fuels vs. renewables, and the future of energy policy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lAH... (2/3)

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The Future of Climate Science with Roger Pielke, Jr.

YouTube video by Competitive Enterprise Institute

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Episode 187 of the Free the Economy podcast is now up for your listening pleasure. This week we cover new unemployment data, stadium subsidies, and polling on how Americans feel about the U.S. economy right now: www.buzzsprout.com/2096503/epis... (1/3)

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The Future of Climate Science with Roger Pielke, Jr. - Free The Economy

This week we cover unemployment data, stadium subsidies, and how Americans feel about the U.S. economy right now. Our interview is with climate scientist and American Enterprise Institute senior fello...

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Booking McMurdo Station chapel and banquet hall now.

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Early 20th century Medieval Revival is a great aesthetic.

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our guest for Episode 178 of Free the Economy is Jared Walczak, Senior Fellow at the Tax Foundation. We talk about the current vogue for raising taxes on millionaires and billionaires (and what to do when they all move out of your state): www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uQX...

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Taxing the Rich with Jared Walczak

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Episode 178 of Free the Economy is here! We cover America’s low-income churn, reforms to civil asset forfeiture, changes to vehicle emissions testing, and a shout out to the new podcast Everyday Abundance: www.buzzsprout.com/2096503/epis...

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Taxing the Rich with Jared Walczak - Free The Economy

This week we cover America’s low-income churn, reforms to civil asset forfeiture, changes to vehicle emissions testing, a shout out to the new podcast Everyday Abundance. Our guest this week is Jared ...

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

My guest for Free the Economy Episode 177 is Thomas Savidge the American Institute for Economic Research. We talk about state budgets, pensions, government employee unions, and the possibility of a federal bailout: youtube.com/watch?v=3QP9... (2/3)

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State Budgets and Bailouts with Thomas Savidge

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Episode 177 of the Free the Economy podcast is here! This week we cover promising new classroom technology, increasing productivity and avoiding layoffs with AI, and the repeal of the SEC’s climate disclosure rule: buzzsprout.com/2096503/epis... (1/3)

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State Budgets and Bailouts with Thomas Savidge - Free The Economy

This week we cover promising new classroom technology, increasing productivity (and avoiding layoffs) with AI, and the repeal of the SEC’s climate disclosure rule. Our guest this week is Thomas Savidg...

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Neighborhood park cleanup, feeling good.

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A lot of people are self-medicating mental health disorders with political engagement.

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Even (perhaps especially) conservatives should not want the government enforcing religious virtue. My reporting from FreeCon 2026 in Washington, DC: greatcapitalism.substack.com/p/virtue-and...

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Virtue and Liberty at FreeCon 2026

Please Don't Outsource Your Immortal Soul to the Government

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28 Days Lehner 🪦 @danlehner.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

any piece that’s like “people aren’t having kids because the present is bleak and the future is uncertain” has to tell me what’s different from any other time in history people felt that way

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Cis White Gay Meets Queer Communism: Ben Appel Confronts the Anti-Capitalist Left greatcapitalism.substack.com/p/cis-white-...

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Cis White Gay Meets Queer Communism

Ben Appel Confronts the Anti-Capitalist Left

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Thanks to economist and podcast host Justin Callais for having me (and Vance Ginn) on Episode 3 of his excellent new show, "From Ideas to Innovation." www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCGe...

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Principles Over Politics with Richard Morrison and Vance Ginn

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Trump’s Trade War with Alex Durante: Tariffs Are Not Making America Great Again After All greatcapitalism.substack.com/p/interview-...

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INTERVIEW: Trump’s Trade War with Alex Durante

Tariffs Are Not Making America Great Again After All

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Heated Rivalry Season 3 is gonna be 🔥

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

This should be the basis for a new version of the song Bitch by Meredith Brooks.

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

At Washington National Cathedral for The Tallis Scholars concert "Miracles & Mysteries."

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

INTERVIEW: Social Mobility in the 50 States with Justin Callais What Can New York Learn from Wyoming and Montana? greatcapitalism.substack.com/p/interview-...

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INTERVIEW: Social Mobility in the 50 States with Justin Callais

What Can New York Learn from Wyoming and Montana?

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Richard Morrison @richardmorrison.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Thanks to my CEI colleague Jessica Melugin for joining me on Episode 168 of the Free The Economy podcast. We talk about social media platforms, keeping kids safe online, why we shouldn’t be following Europe’s example on tech regulation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwKE...

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Kids, Big Tech, and the First Amendment with Jessica Melugin

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