Words & Numbers is one of the highest-rated economics podcasts in the world. Each episode, Davies and Harrigan dig into economics, political science, and current events to explain what’s actually happening and why it matters.
Antony is an economist. James is a political scientist. They have been published everywhere from the Wall Street Journal to USA Today. They also co-authored Cooperation & Coercion. Over 500 episodes in, they’ve built a loyal audience of people who want rigorous, accessible analysis. Not talking points.
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Aug 13, 2026
Clark Neily joins Ant and James once again, this time to discuss the thorny matter of constitutional interpretation.
Aug 6, 2026
This week Ant and James seem not to have much of a point, but that's never stopped them before, and it sure didn't stop them this week.
Jul 31, 2026
All foolishness all the time, with the connoisseur of foolishness himself, Wes Westmoreland.
Jul 23, 2026
The adult entertainment industry has been sounding the alarm about the erosion of our rights for years. Adult actress London River joins us to explain.
Jul 16, 2026
What do population growth rates and movement among the states have to do with one another? More than you might think.
Jul 9, 2026
Is birth enough to determine who should be a citizen? We (and the Supreme Court) weigh in.