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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Nov 5, 2026
James and Hillsdale history professor Brad Birzer talk about what it means to be a conservative, and if there is actually much left to conserve.
Oct 29, 2026
Who loses is just as important as who wins.
Oct 22, 2026
James and Ant talk about Ant’s long-ass walk, and what that means about how we think.
Oct 15, 2026
Ant and James go a little further than most in discussing the death penalty as we brace ourselves for the first public execution in the US since 1936.
Oct 8, 2026
David Friedman joins us once again to discuss differing legal systems (and Renaissance fairs).
Oct 1, 2026
Then let's figure out what it is.