Capitalisn't
We investigate how capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today.Hosted by economist Luigi Zingales and business journalist Bethany McLean, our podcast explains why capitalism can go wrong and what we can ...
AI overview.The University of Chicago Podcast Network is renowned for its academic rigor and thought-provoking content, often focusing on complex economic and social issues…
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On the show
- Steve Kaplan1 ep
- Noam Scheiber1 ep
- Arin Dube1 ep
Also: Glory Liu, Carl Frey, Steve Vladeck, Jesse Norman, Katharina Pistor, Jonathan Cohen, Dani Rodrik, Quinn Slobodian, Adam Winkler, Jimmy Wales, Zack Cooper, Michael Klarman, John Campbell, Tarun Ramadorai, Katherine Tai, Luis Garicano, Daron Acemoglu
Audience Interest
- capitalism and its challenges
- government policies impact
Podcast Focus
- investigating capitalism's effectiveness
- discussing economic failures
Publishing Consistency
- weekly or more episodes
- active for eight years
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
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Total monthly reach
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- 🇺🇸United States · GovernmentHOME#3328K to 148K
- 🇮🇹Italy · Government#310K to 53K
- 🇯🇵Japan · Government#84.7K to 25K
- 🇨🇴CO · Government#42.9K to 15K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Government#132.0K to 11K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
61K to 320K🎙 Weekly cadence·250 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
121K to 640K🇺🇸46%🇮🇹17%🇯🇵8%+12 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
67K to 352K4.2K real followers tracked across platforms
Market Insights
Platform Distribution
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/26 | 2026 Midterms: Promises vs. Economics | Everyone covers the 2026 midterms like a sports match, so we pulled the candidates' actual economic platforms and stress-tested the math. | 37m 20s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | The Case That Could End Super PACs - ft. Larry Lessig | Everyone blames Citizens United for super PACs. Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig says they're blaming the wrong case, and he is actually taking his argument to court. | 47m 53s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 | The Workplace Is a Dictatorship? - ft. Elizabeth Anderson | At the center of our market economy sits an institution that runs more like a dictatorship. | 47m 41s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Why Congress Protects Car Dealers More Than Elon Musk - ft. Eric Zwick | For every member of the Forbes 400, there are more than 4,000 private business owners worth at least $10 million. You probably have never heard of any of them. | 52m 10s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Can Capitalism Serve the Common Good? - ft. Mariana Mazzucato | The public often helps fund breakthroughs, while private companies claim all the profits. Economist Mariana Mazzucato thinks it’s time to renegotiate. | 57m 27s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 | AIemployment+3 | Luis Garicano | — | — | AIjobs+3 | — | 1h 00m 59s | ||
| 8/13/26 | liberalismcapitalism+3 | Daron Acemoglu | University of Chicago Podcast Network | — | liberalismcapitalism+5 | — | 53m 31s | ||
| 8/6/26 | capital marketsprivatization+3 | Renée Jones | AmazonSpaceX | Washington | capital marketprivatization+5 | — | 48m 55s | ||
| 7/30/26 | neoliberalismGOP+4 | Chris Griswold | GOPUniversity of Chicago Podcast Network | — | neoliberalismGOP+4 | — | 46m 08s | ||
| 7/16/26 | American governancedemocracy+3 | Michael Klarman | Harvard LawUS Constitution | — | Constitutiondemocracy+4 | — | 50m 40s | ||
| 7/2/26 | personal financewealth inequality+3 | John CampbellTarun Ramadorai | University of Chicago Podcast Network | — | personal financewealth+3 | — | 49m 33s | ||
| 6/18/26 | free tradetrade policy+4 | Katherine Tai | BidenU.S. Trade Representative+1 | — | free tradeKatherine Tai+4 | — | 51m 28s | ||
| 6/4/26 | corporate personhoodlaw+3 | Adam Winkler | University of Chicago Podcast Network | — | corporate personhoodSupreme Court+3 | — | 46m 17s | ||
| 5/28/26 | trustdecentralization+3 | Jimmy Wales | Wikipedia | — | trustWikipedia+5 | — | 43m 00s | ||
| 5/21/26 | healthcarecapitalism+3 | Zack Cooper | YaleU.S. healthcare market | — | healthcare systemstagnant wages+3 | — | 1h 00m 13s | ||
| 5/7/26 | American capitalismMuskism+3 | Quinn Slobodian | Silicon ValleyUniversity of Chicago Podcast Network | — | MuskismAmerican capitalism+3 | — | 55m 37s | ||
| 4/23/26 | capitalismeconomy+4 | Steve Kaplan | University of Chicago Podcast Network | — | capitalismGDP+3 | — | 1h 05m 19s | ||
| 4/16/26 | college educationworkforce expectations+3 | Noam Scheiber | University of Chicago Podcast Network | — | college promiseworkforce+3 | — | 41m 14s | ||
| 4/2/26 | wage stagnationlabor markets+3 | Arin Dube | University of Chicago Podcast Network | — | wage stagnationlabor markets+3 | — | 47m 42s | ||
| 3/26/26 | Adam Smithfree markets+3 | Glory Liu | Adam Smith | — | Adam Smithfree markets+3 | — | 31m 03s | ||
| 3/12/26 | human progresstechnological progress+3 | Carl Frey | University of Chicago Podcast NetworkHow Progress Ends | Oxford | human progresstechnological progress+3 | — | 41m 43s | ||
| 3/5/26 | Supreme Courtpublic trust+3 | Steve Vladeck | Supreme CourtUniversity of Chicago Podcast Network | America | Supreme Courtpublic trust+4 | — | 50m 23s | ||
| 2/26/26 | crony capitalismeconomics+3 | Jesse Norman | University of Chicago Podcast NetworkEpstein class | — | Adam Smithcrony capitalism+3 | — | 55m 35s | ||
| 2/19/26 | inequalitylaw+3 | Katharina Pistor | University of Chicago Podcast Network | — | inequalitylaw+3 | — | 48m 57s | ||
| 2/5/26 | sports bettingaddiction+3 | Jonathan Cohen | — | — | betting appsaddiction+3 | — | 56m 44s | ||
| 1/22/26 | manufacturingeconomic growth+3 | Dani Rodrik | Ford FoundationShared Prosperity in a Fractured World | Harvard | manufacturingmiddle class+3 | — | 41m 36s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
The University of Chicago Podcast Network is renowned for its academic rigor and thought-provoking content, often focusing on complex economic and social issues. With a commitment to exploring the intersection of theory and real-world applications, they provide a platform for expert voices in various fields. "Capitalisn't," hosted by economist Luigi Zingales and business journalist Bethany McLean, uniquely investigates the efficacy of capitalism, delving into its failures and potential remedies. The show combines insightful discussions with real-world examples, engaging listeners in a rich exploration of government and business dynamics through a format that encourages critical thinking. The podcast appeals to a diverse audience, including policymakers, business leaders, and academics, who seek to understand the intricacies of capitalism today. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on economic challenges, encouraging informed dialogue and potential solutions to contemporary issues.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 12K
- Total plays: 694K
- Total reviews: 547
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 135
Castbox
- Followers: 3.5K
- Plays: 83K
- Reviews: 13
YouTube
- Subscribers: 7.9K
- Views: 611K
- Videos: 208
Podcast App
- Followers: 549
- Reviews: 534
Audience
adults, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- investigating capitalism's effectiveness
- discussing economic failures
- proposing solutions for capitalism
- expert insights from hosts
Audience interests
- capitalism and its challenges
- government policies impact
- business ethics and practices
- economic theories and applications
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- University of Chicago affiliation
- potential for wide distribution
- no specific platforms listed
Publishing consistency
- weekly or more episodes
- active for eight years
- 238 episodes available
- consistent release schedule
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Capitalisn't, estimated by CastFox AI.
Estimated Audience
Who listens to Capitalisn't, estimated by CastFox AI.
The audience is typically educated professionals interested in economic issues and business practices. They are likely to engage with discussions on capitalism and its implications in society.
- economics
- business ethics
- government policy
- capitalism
- financial news
Full demographic breakdown (age, gender, income, countries) is available in the Audience tab. Estimated from chart performance, episode topics, and platform reach. Not measured listener data.
Chart history for Capitalisn't
Peaked at #3 in Italy, top 10 in 4 of 49 tracked markets, currently #3 in Italy.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Italy | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| CO | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| CL | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Japan | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| PL | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| South Korea | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| HK | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| PT | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| Sweden | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| IS | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| SG | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| Finland | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| PE | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| United States | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| India | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| GR | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| Brazil | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| KE | — | #36 | #36 | — |
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.