The latest episode of Econception, my podcast with the American Institute for Economic Research, dropped today. I talked to Daniel Hannan about why the chicken should be the mascot for free markets. Yes, the chicken. If you want to hear Hannan’s full explanation of why, which begins in Peru, you’ll have to listen to the episode.

In the second half, I talk about how we know we still live in a market economy, despite the government’s best efforts. And I explain why politicians should stay away from monetary policy. No matter how bad independent central banks are — and they have plenty of problems — putting politicians in control of monetary policy is even worse.

Please listen wherever you get podcasts, and subscribe to Econception here.