Ray Keating
Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast with Ray Keating
Free Enterprise in Three Minutes is a podcast meant to provide three-minute (give or take a few seconds) answers to important questions about free enterprise, the economy, business and related issues. Ray Keating is an economist, columnist, author and podcaster who cuts through the economic mumbo-jumbo, tosses aside the economic mistakes often made in the media and in political circles, and quickly gets at economic reality. Who says free enterprise and economics have to be mind-numbing? That's not the case with Free Enterprise in Three Minutes with Ray Keating.
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Ray Keating
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Jul 24, 2025
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Episodes
Episode #219: Brad Paisley Economics 24.01.2024 3:38
Ray Keating turns to country music star Brad Paisley to help clarify the economics of trade and immigration. Can a 2009 song help us think more clearly on these big economic issues? Keating says: Absolutely! Check out the video for Brad Paisley's "American Saturday Night" at https://youtu.be/tvdoKvHYxcA?si=Eob4H3eBQKoMqoLc. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsp...
Episode #218: Implications of Recent U.S. Population Changes 17.01.2024 4:15
Ray Keating looks at the economic and policy implications of recent changes in the U.S. population, and among key states. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10...
Episode #217: State Population Shifts 10.01.2024 3:45
Ray Keating looks at changes in state populations, and where people are moving to and from, particularly among the largest states. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade R...
Episode #216: Troubled by America’s Stagnating Population 05.01.2024 3:11
Ray Keating notes that a stagnating and aging U.S. population would lead to serious economic woes, including reduced entrepreneurship. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Tra...
Episode #215: Property Grinches in Who-Ville – An Economics Poem 19.12.2023 4:42
Ray Keating does his best Dr. Seuss impression in trying to explain that when government Grinches endanger property rights, it turns out to be quite an economic fright. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Th...
Episode #214: Updated Burdens of Regulation 12.12.2023 5:26
Ray discusses the burdens of regulation, particularly on manufacturing, and points out that given such burdens, no one should be surprised that manufacturing output actually has declined since late 2007. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Econo...
Episode #213: Ills of a Carbon Tariff 05.12.2023 3:57
Ray discusses a carbon tariff, its roots in political assumptions, and its ills for the economy. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International T...
Episode #212: Unprecedented Federal Government Spending 28.11.2023 4:57
Ray notes that federal spending is projected to remain at unprecedented levels, and that spells big trouble for the U.S. economy. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and Free Trade Ro...
Episode #211: In Defense of … Banks? Yes 21.11.2023 3:31
Ray ventures into uncharted territory, that is, defending banks, pointing out that the usual attacks on banks have nothing to do with sound economics. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Econom...
Episode #210: Economics and Freedom Conservatism 13.11.2023 7:40
Ray talks about Freedom Conservatism, a renewed effort on the political and policy fronts; Russell Kirk; and how it all relates to sound economics. Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist...
Episode #209: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #8. Contracts 06.11.2023 3:07
Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The eighth C is “contracts.” Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You...
Episode #208: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #7. Capital 31.10.2023 3:25
Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The seventh C is “capital.” Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/155969/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 level, and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You T...
Episode #207: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #6. Creativity 27.10.2023 3:48
Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of free enterprise. The sixth C is “creativity.” Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Econo...
Episode #206: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #5. Choice 20.10.2023 5:15
Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to boost the understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The fifth C is “choice.” Support the Free Enterprise in Three Minutes Podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/147907/supporters/new. Subscribe at the $8 or $10 levels , and get TWO FREE books by Ray Keating – The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist and F...
Episode #205: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #4. Create Value 13.10.2023 2:53
Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The fourth C is “creating value.” New Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.kick...
Episode #204: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #3. Cooperation 26.09.2023 3:19
Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series. The third C is “cooperation.” Under free enterprise, it’s not cooperation or competition, but instead, cooperation andcompetition. New Kickstarter Campaign – “7 Exclusive Novels from Ray Keating – Limited-Release Thrillers, Mysteries, Historical Fiction and a Pinch of Science Fiction” – Get all of the information for this Kickstarter at https://www.k...
Episode #203: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #2. Consumer Sovereignty 14.09.2023 3:39
Ray continues the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The second C is “consumer sovereignty.” Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads t...
Episode #202: The 8 C’s of Capitalism – #1. Competition 08.09.2023 3:42
Ray kicks off the “8 C’s of Capitalism” series meant to help lay the foundation for a better understanding of capitalism, or free enterprise. The first C is “competition.” Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You...
Episode #201: Top Economic Positives 31.08.2023 3:34
Ray counters the previous podcast episode by highlighting what excites him the most about the economy. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline.com o...
Episode #200: Top Economic Worries 25.08.2023 3:48
Ray was recently asked what worried him most about the economy. So, to mark this 200th podcast episode, he provides answers. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at...
Episode #199: The U.S. is a Nation of Business Owners 16.08.2023 2:59
Americans overwhelmingly are business owners. Do they fully realize this, and think about how their votes affect the businesses they own? Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed p...
Episode #198: Americans vs. Politicians on Energy Economics 01.08.2023 2:31
While politicians and activists wage a political war on oil and natural gas, Ray notes that the American people are far more grounded in sound economics when it comes to energy. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at Amazon in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. • Order T...
Episode #197: Americans vs. Politicians on Trade 25.07.2023 4:27
While discouraged by the moves against free trade in political circles, Ray is basically encouraged by what the American people are saying on trade. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Free Trade Rocks! 10 Points on International Trade Everyone Should Know is available at Amazon in paperback or for the Kindle edition, and signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. • Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 Mo...
Episode #196: Infrastructure Spending and the Economy 17.07.2023 4:15
Ray notes that government infrastructure spending can serve, but doesn’t drive economic growth. There’s a real difference. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at Ra...
Episode #195: U.S. Economy After the Great Depression and WWII 19.06.2023 4:45
Ray looks at why the U.S. economy got back on track after the Great Depression and the ills of World War II. Consider books by Ray Keating…• Order The Weekly Economist II: 52 More Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed books here. And Kindle and paperback editions here.• The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist. Signed paperbacks at RayKeatingOnline...
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