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The Curious Task

Host Alex Aragona and a rotating cast of guests explore philosophy, politics, economics, and other ideas from a classical liberal perspective.

Ranked #1

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Ep. 4: James Harrigan — Can We Have Principled Politicians?

Ep. 4: James Harrigan — Can We Have Principled Politicians?

Alex Aragona asks James Harrigan to explore his thoughts on whether or not we can have principled politicians that repre... Read more

28 Aug 2019

59mins

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Ep. 3: Jacob Levy — Does a Liberal Society Need to be Democratic?

Ep. 3: Jacob Levy — Does a Liberal Society Need to be Democratic?

Alex Aragona and Jacob Levy explore Jacob's belief on whether or not a liberal society requires democratic institutions.

21 Aug 2019

1hr 6mins

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Ep. 7: Eric Mack — Why Not Socialism?

Ep. 7: Eric Mack — Why Not Socialism?

Alex Aragona asks Eric Mack to explore his views on what socialism is and if it's the answer to the problems proponents ... Read more

18 Sep 2019

1hr

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Ep. 23: Mike Munger — Is Capitalism Sustainable?

Ep. 23: Mike Munger — Is Capitalism Sustainable?

Alex Aragona talks with Mike Munger as he explores his views on the sustainability of capitalism and the factors that co... Read more

8 Jan 2020

59mins

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Ep. 9: Jessica Flanigan — Should We Legalize All Drugs?

Ep. 9: Jessica Flanigan — Should We Legalize All Drugs?

Alex Aragona speaks with Jessica Flanigan as she explores whether all drugs should be legalized.

2 Oct 2019

58mins

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Ep. 8: Andrew Work — Has The Extradition Law Conflict Pushed Hong Kong Toward a More Liberal Environment?

Ep. 8: Andrew Work — Has The Extradition Law Conflict Pushed Hong Kong Toward a More Liberal Environment?

Alex Aragona speaks with Hongkonger Andrew Work. Relying on his first-hand experience with the Hong Kong extradition law... Read more

25 Sep 2019

1hr 11mins

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Ep. 21: Alex Tabarrok — Is Giving Gifts Inefficient?

Ep. 21: Alex Tabarrok — Is Giving Gifts Inefficient?

Alex Aragona chats with Alex Tabarrok on this very special Christmas episode of The Curious Task as he explores whether ... Read more

25 Dec 2019

42mins

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Ep. 25: Glenn Fox — Is Free Market Environmentalism an Oxymoron?

Ep. 25: Glenn Fox — Is Free Market Environmentalism an Oxymoron?

Alex Aragona speaks with Glenn fox as he explores whether environmentalism from a free market perspective creates a cont... Read more

22 Jan 2020

1hr 1min

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Ep. 6: Paul Robinson — Does Military Intervention Work?

Ep. 6: Paul Robinson — Does Military Intervention Work?

Alex Aragona chats with Paul Robinson as he offers his thoughts on whether or not military intervention works (and explo... Read more

11 Sep 2019

1hr 11mins

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Ep. 5: Pierre Desrochers & Joanna Szurmak — Is Overpopulation Hurting the Planet?

Ep. 5: Pierre Desrochers & Joanna Szurmak — Is Overpopulation Hurting the Planet?

Alex Aragona chats with Pierre Desrochers and Joanna Szurmak as they explore whether or not an increasing population nec... Read more

4 Sep 2019

1hr 4mins

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Ep. 22: Matt Bufton — What is the Future of Liberalism?

Ep. 22: Matt Bufton — What is the Future of Liberalism?

Alex Aragona talks with Matt Bufton about the future of liberalism (and why it's not as bad as you might think!).

1 Jan 2020

57mins

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Ep. 26: Kevin Vallier — Must Politics Be War?

Ep. 26: Kevin Vallier — Must Politics Be War?

Alex Aragona speaks with Kevin Vallier about conflicts in politics and how ideology aggravates them, and whether liberal... Read more

29 Jan 2020

1hr 4mins

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Ep. 24: Sandy Ikeda — Why Can't a City Be a Work of Art?

Ep. 24: Sandy Ikeda — Why Can't a City Be a Work of Art?

Alex Aragona talks with Sandy Ikeda as he explores why a city can't be thought of, and specifically designed as, a work ... Read more

15 Jan 2020

1hr 10mins

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Ep. 39: Mike Munger — Is Price Gouging Wrong?

Ep. 39: Mike Munger — Is Price Gouging Wrong?

Alex Aragona speaks with Mike Munger as he explores what's truly happening when we see rapid price changes during a cris... Read more

29 Apr 2020

1hr

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Ep. 35: Jesse Walker — Did We Really Go to The Moon? (April Fool's Day Episode)

Ep. 35: Jesse Walker — Did We Really Go to The Moon? (April Fool's Day Episode)

Alex Aragona speaks with Jesse Walker as they explore whether a human being truly set foot on the moon.

1 Apr 2020

1hr 8mins

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Ep. 33: Scott Beyer — What is Market Urbanism?

Ep. 33: Scott Beyer — What is Market Urbanism?

Alex Aragona speaks with Scott Beyer as he explores the basic tenets of market urbanism and the ideas behind market driv... Read more

18 Mar 2020

58mins

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Ep. 32: Jason Sorens — Could Alberta Leave Canada?

Ep. 32: Jason Sorens — Could Alberta Leave Canada?

Alex Aragona speaks with Jason Sorens as he explores what it takes for a group to secede or gain independence from a sta... Read more

11 Mar 2020

1hr 5mins

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Ep. 31: Chris Freiman — Is it Okay to Ignore Politics?

Ep. 31: Chris Freiman — Is it Okay to Ignore Politics?

Alex Aragona speaks with Christopher Freiman as he explores why you might be happier, and ultimately contribute more to ... Read more

4 Mar 2020

1hr 7mins

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Ep. 30: Adam Bartha — Is Populism a Threat to Liberalism?

Ep. 30: Adam Bartha — Is Populism a Threat to Liberalism?

Alex Aragona and Adam Bartha discuss whether populism is a threat to liberalism and what political landscapes look like ... Read more

26 Feb 2020

1hr 10mins

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Ep. 29: Jacob Levy — How Should Liberals Think of Civil Society?

Ep. 29: Jacob Levy — How Should Liberals Think of Civil Society?

Jacob Levy speaks with Alex about how liberals should approach the ideas of freedom of association and civil society, an... Read more

19 Feb 2020

59mins

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