About this episode
The episode discusses the sustainability of the state pension, the future of free speech in Britain, and the implications of safety regulation.
Is the triple lock on the state pension sustainable? What does the future of free speech in Britain actually look like? And when does safety regulation cross the line into doing more harm than good? Kristian Niemietz, Lord Frost, and host Callum Price tackle three of the most contested policy questions in British public life right now. The panel examines the case for and against the triple lock, exploring what a fairer, more sustainable pension system might look like and how the retirement age should relate to rising life expectancy. They also dig into the Adam Smith Institute’s proposed free speech bill, asking whether Britain’s long-standing reputation as a bastion of free expression still holds up when you look at the laws actually on the statute book. Finally, the group debates the real-world costs of building safety regulation, and whether politicians and the media are willing to have an honest conversation about trade-offs. It is easier said than done, but without that conversation, good policy becomes almost impossible to make. The Institute of Economic Affairs is a registered educational charity. It does not endorse or give support for any political party in the UK or…
People in this episode
Host: Callum Price
Guests: Kristian Niemietz, Lord Frost
Topics covered
- pensions
- free speech
- safety regulation
- public policy
- economic issues
Keywords
- triple lock
- state pension
- free speech bill
- safety regulation
- public policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute of Economic Affairs, Adam Smith Institute
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