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.
episodes
Jun 4, 2026
Why look for a girlfriend when you can just build one yourself?
May 28, 2026
Should insider trading be allowed? It seems like a straightforward question, so how did we end up also talking about sports betting and Polymarket?
