How The World Works

How The World Works

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"How The World Works"  features author, political commentator, and CEI writer in residence, Kevin D. Williamson having a series of conversations with notable guests about work, specifically, the jobs he and his guests have had, why work matters, the role of work in our economy, and policy ideas for helping workers and employers get the most out of the work they do. Youtube: URL: cei.org/podcasts

Kevin D. Williamson


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES

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    The How The World Works podcast, hosted by Kevin Williamson, is a smart and entertaining show that delves into a wide range of topics through intriguing interviews. As a listener, I have always enjoyed the discussions with guests from various backgrounds and perspectives. It is especially fascinating to hear conversations between Roman Catholics as they provide unique insights into their faith.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Kevin Williamson himself. He is a clever and knowledgeable host who knows how to keep his audience engaged. His interview style is captivating, making it enjoyable to listen to each episode. The variety of guests he brings on the show ensures that there is always something new and interesting to learn.

    However, one drawback of The How The World Works podcast is that it doesn't focus enough on education. While there have been some episodes discussing education, I would personally like to see more exploration of topics such as learning styles, disabilities, and neurological anomalies and their impact on early and lifelong learning. Bringing in experts in these fields would add depth and value to the podcast.

    In conclusion, The How The World Works podcast hosted by Kevin Williamson is a highly recommended listen for those who enjoy intelligent conversations with a touch of dry humor. While there may be room for improvement in terms of including more discussions on education-related topics, overall, this podcast provides an entertaining experience that leaves listeners wanting more.



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    Latest episodes from How The World Works

    How the World Works Podcast with Mike Masnick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 66:53


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Mike Masnick, founder and editor of Techdirt. They discuss the evolving challenges of content moderation, the day-to-day realities of running an independent tech publication, and how the internet has changed over time from its early decentralized roots to a more complex and structured environment.

    How the World Works Podcast with Miranda Rinaldi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 48:49


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Miranda Rinaldi, owner and head baker of Nino's Bakery in Washington, D.C., and a former Foreign Service Officer who served in Afghanistan and Milan. They discuss Miranda's journey from diplomacy to pastries, her training in Italy and Chicago, and how her dachshund Nino inspired the beloved neighborhood bakery, renowned for its buttery, hand-laminated croissants.

    How the World Works Podcast with David Rea

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 60:08


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by David Rea, Senior Pastor at Providence Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. They discuss David's day-to-day workload of running a church, the theology of work, and the nuances of shepherding a congregation in a hyper-political world. 

    How the World Works Podcast with Marian L. Tupy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 62:15


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Marian L. Tupy, the founder and editor of Human​Progress​.org, and a senior fellow at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity. They discuss Marian's life behind the Iron Curtain, minimum wage jobs, and humanity's skyrocketing standard of living.YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/_iUr9hQZtbk

    Jessica Melugin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 65:13


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Jessica Melugin, director of the Center for Technology & Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. They discuss training horses, nostalgia for America's "golden age", and academia's disconnect from everyday Americans. 

    Magatte Wade

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 77:30


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Magatte Wade, Senegalese entrepreneur and one of the world's leading African prosperity activists. The two discuss her superhero origin story, the regulatory environment in Africa, and how contemporary narratives on African poverty are rooted in false assumptions.

    Fr. Dominic Legge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 67:52


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Fr. Dominic Legge, Director of the Thomistic Institute and Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The two discuss Fr. Dominic's professional and spiritual journey from Yale Law School to the Thomistic Institute.

    Charles C.W. Cooke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 56:53


    October 30, 2024 - Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Charles C.W. Cooke, Senior Editor at National Review. The two discuss their experiences working in the fast food industry, how Charles climbed the ranks at National Review, and his rapid integration into American culture.

    Chris Stirewalt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 61:56


    September 25, 2024 - Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Chris Stirewalt, Senior Fellow at AEI, contributing editor and weekly columnist for The Dispatch, and the host of The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on NewsNation.The two discuss the dynamics of political media, and how shifting political dynamics over the last several decades have reflected themselves into the world of political commentary.Learn more about CEI:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/competitiveenterpriseinstituteTwitter - https://twitter.com/ceidotorgWebsite - https://cei.org

    John Guaspari

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 57:51


    August 28, 2024 - Kevin D. Williamson is joined by John Guaspari, an author and management consultant to discuss the practical day-to-day work of a management consultant and Guaspari's views on leadership in the workplace.

    Joshua Bresnahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 69:55


    July 31, 2024 - Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Joshua Bresnahan, an Airport Ramp Agent who's worked at various airports along the East Coast. Kevin and Joshua discuss how Airports operate behind the scenes, and how the uniquely challenging nature of tarmac operations goes unappreciated. 

    Jill Erber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 62:10


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Jill Erber, a notable restaurateur who's based in Northern Virginia and renowned for her expertise in cheese. Kevin and Jill discuss her journey from software development to the world of high-end foodservice, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

    Nick Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 67:35


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Nick Gillespie, Author, and Editor at Large at Reason. The two discuss what motivated and inspired their professional paths. From odd jobs like working in a pantyliner factory to understanding what guided Gillespie's professional ambitions onward, Kevin has a tell all discussion with Nick on all things labor and employment. 

    David Bahnsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 63:43


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by David Bahnsen, Author, Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer at the Bahnsen Group.  Kevin and David discuss his book, Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, unemployment, work as therapy, and philosophical viewpoints of the world in correlation to work.  

    Kent Lassman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 64:35


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Kent Lassman, President of Competitive Enterprise Institute.  Kevin and Kent discuss the Kent's life journey to becoming the President of a national libertarian think tank in Washington, D.C and the professional strides he had to take to achieve it. 

    Sally Satel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 56:14


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Sally Satel, American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow of mental health policy, domestic drug policy, political trends in medicine, transplant policy, and a practicing psychiatrist and lecturer at the Yale University School of Medicine.  Kevin and Sally discuss the ambition behind working as a career medical professional, diversion program policies, addictive behaviors, and organ transplants. 

    Jonah Goldberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 59:18


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Jonah Goldberg, current Editor-in-Chief at The Dispatch, Columnist at the Los Angeles Times,  American Enterprise Institute Fellow, and host of Remnant Podcast.  The two discuss Jonah's professional life path that got him to where he is today. 

    Mark Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 59:10


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee and National Right to Work Foundation. Mark shares his work experience from the days when he was a young staff member at a local paper to the organization that he serves with now.

    Klon Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 59:11


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Klon Kitchen, Nonresident Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute. Klon's research areas include national security and defense technology, defense innovation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum sciences, and robotics. 

    George Weigel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 58:14


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by  author, political analyst, and social activist, George Weigel to discuss his job as an author of more than 30 books, and his career in public policy. 

    Bryan Caplan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 63:00


    Kevin D. Williamson is joined by author, economist and professor of economics at George Mason University, Bryan Caplan to discuss what it's like working as a university professor, college admission standards, and ideas for improving the labor market. Youtube: cei.org/podcasts

    Veronique De Rugy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 66:57


    Kevin D. Williamson sits down with Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Veronique De Rugy to discuss the work she does, jobs she's had, and policy ideas for helping workers and employers get the most out of the work they do.  Watch the full interview here.

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