Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast

About Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast

Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere. Each month, the hosts discuss themes related to economics, its history and methodology, and its relevance to contemporary affairs.

Publisher

Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar

Category

history · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Dec 2017

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Episode 104: Mathew Frith

   Çinla, François, and Jennifer chat with Professor Mathew Frith of the University of New England (Australia) about his recently published book, America's Neglected Protectionist Tradition: The Economics That Forged a Nation. The book discusses the American protectionist school of economic thought, which grew out of the writings of Alexander Hamilton and Tench Coxe, and remained prominent throughout the nineteenth century. Listeners interested in reading Mathew's book can purchase it at a 20% discount using the code below. North America Rest of the World Discount Code: ANP20 We would love to hear your feedback on this episode and other topics. Send us a message: smithandmarx1@gmail.com.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Episode 103: Maxime Desmarais-Tremblay

   Jennifer, Çinla, and François are joined by Professor Maxime Desmarais-Tremblay from the University of Lorraine to discuss his work on the intersection of economic methodology and the history of economic thought. Topics include the genealogy of homo economicus, John Rawls's engagement with economic theory, and Richard Musgrave's work on the U.S. tax burden. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode and other topics. Send us a message: smithandmarx1@gmail.com.

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Episode 102: Adventures in HET Podcasting with Maria Bach and Scott Scheall

   In this first-ever crossover episode with our friends at Ceteris Never Paribus: The History of Economic Thought Podcast, François interviews our producer and former co-host Scott Scheall and CNP host and producer Maria Bach. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the origins, inspirations, and histories of both shows. The creators discuss their contrasting formats, the academic value of podcasting, and the stories behind the birth of both programs.

Who has been a guest on Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Professor Harro Maas
• Giandomenica Becchio
• Jennifer Burns
• Alexander Linsbichler
• Professor Emeritus André Lapidus

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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