
WSJ Opinion: Free Expression
Hosted by Gerry Baker · Gerard Baker, Editor at Large, The Wall Street Journal
4.6from 844 ratings
- 182
- Episodes
- 85
- Transcribed
- 844
- Ratings
- 2022
- First episode
About WSJ Opinion: Free Expression
Based on his Wall Street Journal Opinion column "Free Expression," Editor-at-Large Gerry Baker speaks every week with some of the world's leading writers, influencers and thinkers about a variety of subjects. Baker will welcome his guests from the worlds of politics, philosophy, and culture for wide-ranging dialogues that will enlighten and fascinate listeners. Episodes will be released each week.
- Publisher
- Gerard Baker, Editor at Large, The Wall Street Journal
- Category
- news · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 11 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 11 Dec 2025
Latest episodes
85 of 182 episodes have a transcript.

11 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
A Message About Free Expression

4 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
Thinking With Machines

25 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT
Giving and Thanksgiving
Who has been a guest on WSJ Opinion: Free Expression
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Vasant Dhar
- John Studzinski
- Matthew Elliott
- Michael Hintze
- Michael McFaul
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.6 / 5
- 589 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 255 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 74
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 99
Contact WSJ Opinion: Free Expression
- Guest appearances
- Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Shows with a similar audience
Questions about WSJ Opinion: Free Expression
Who hosts WSJ Opinion: Free Expression?
Gerry Baker host the show. Published by Gerard Baker, Editor at Large, The Wall Street Journal.
Does WSJ Opinion: Free Expression take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
85 of 182 episodes have a transcript on Pod Engine. Full transcripts are available with a Pod Engine plan.
Host of WSJ Opinion: Free Expression?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show
Podcast research with Pod Engine





