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Dedicated to the promotion of a free and virtuous society, Acton Line brings together writers, economists, religious leaders, and more to bridge the gap between good intentions and sound economics.

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#590
Wednesday · 40 min
Jeffery Degner Explains the Rational Vice of Gen Z Online Gambling
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Jeffery Degner, research fellow in economics and economic freedom at the American Institute for Economic Research, about his provocative essay “Rational Vice: Will Gen Z Gamble Its Way to Retirement?”
#589
October 28 · 33 min
Erik Matson Gives a History of Christian Political Economy
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Erik Matson, Gibbons Senior Fellow in Political Economy at the James Cardinal Gibbons Institute for Human Ecology at The Catholic University of America and senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, about his new book (with Jordan J. Ballor), A History of Christian Political Economy: From the Patristics to the Present.
#588
October 21 · 50 min
Chelsea Follett Reveals the Grim Old Days
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Chelsea Follett, research fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty, about her new book, The Grim Old Days: An Introduction to the Preindustrial Past.
#587
October 14 · 52 min
Samuel Gregg Defends The Civilization of Commerce
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Samuel Gregg, President of the American Institute for Economic Research and an affiliate scholar here at the Acton Institute, about his new book, The Civilization of Commerce: Invisible Hands and the Pursuit of Happiness.
#586
October 7 · 45 min
Paulo Ghedini on Religion & Liberty in Brazil
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Paulo Ghedini, Founder and President of the Christian Libertarian Institute, about the state of the liberty movement in Brazil and the need for an explicitly Christian case for liberty to be made there.
#585
September 30 · 44 min
Dave Hebert on How Pittsburgh Beat Detroit to Economic Renewal
In this episode, Dan speaks with Dave Hebert, Director of Economics & Economic Freedom and Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research and an affiliate scholar here at the Acton Institute, about his white paper "Why Detroit Failed and Pittsburgh Recovered.
#584
September 24 · 41 min
Stephen Barrows Examines Bill Gates’s New AI Essay
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Stephen Barrows, chief operating officer of the Acton Institute, about Bill Gate’s essay “An epochal shift: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.” "An epochal shift: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical."
#583
September 16 · 56 min
William Haun Explains How and Why the Catholic Church is a Perfect Society
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Becket senior counsel William Haun about his forthcoming book Not to Caesar but to Peter: Why the Catholic Church is a Perfect Society.
#582
September 9 · 1 hr 1 min
Kevin Vallier Makes the Christian Case for Using AI Well
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Kevin Vallier, professor of philosophy and director of research at the Institute for American Constitutional Thought and Leadership (University of Toledo) and affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute, about what artificial intelligence is and why and how Christians should use it well.
#581
September 2 · 53 min
Stephanie Slade Is Contending for a Conservative Return to Fusionist Roots
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Stephanie Slade, senior editor at Reason magazine and Fellow in Liberal Studies at the Acton Institute, about her new book, Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right.
#580
August 26 · 33 min
David Bahnsen on the Past, Present, and Future of Dividend Growth Investing
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with David Bahnsen, the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, about his new book, Profit from the Profit: The Past, Present & Future of Dividend Growth Investing.
#579
August 19 · 41 min
Stephen Barrows on the Fertility Crisis and the Economics of More Children
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Steve Barrows, Chief Operating Officer of the Acton Institute, about the fertility crisis and the economics of more children.
#578
August 12 · 37 min
Luke Burgis on Forming Solid Selves in an Age of Social Contagion
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with writer and entrepreneur Luke Burgis, founder of the Cluny Institute and professor at The Catholic University of America, about his new book, The One and the Ninety-Nine: Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion.
#577
August 10 · 13 min
Acton Rundown | August 2026
This month on the Acton Rundown, Dan and Mark chat about upcoming Acton events and new essays, books, and video content.
#576
August 5 · 34 min
Marcel van Hattem Upholds Free Speech in Brazil
On today’s episode, Acton Editorial and Research Fellow Dan Hugger speaks to Brazilian congressman Marcel van Hattem about his Senate race and the state of free speech in Brazil.
#575
August 3 · 37 min
Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Abigail Buritica and Joshua Sprinkle
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia LaGrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders program talks to two of her colleagues, Abigail Burtica and Joshua Sprinkle.
#574
July 29 · 1 hr 1 min
Brad Birzer Unpacks the Republican Virtues of the Declaration of Independence
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Bradley J. Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies and professor of history at Hillsdale College, about his new book, The Declaration of Independence: A Radical Experiment in Liberty.
#573
July 27 · 31 min
Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Beenish Fatima and Emerson Morris
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia Lagrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders program talks to two of her colleagues Abigail Burtica and Joshua Sprinkle.
#571
July 22 · 26 min
Julia LaGrand and Dan Hugger Review Acton University 2026
In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Julia LaGrand, an Emerging Leader at the Acton Institute, about the recently concluded Acton University 2026.
#571
July 21 · 30 min
Acton's Emerging Leaders Program with Arthur Montoya and John Sariego
On this special episode of Acton Line, Julia Lagrand, a member of Acton’s Emerging Leaders program talks to two of her compatriots, Arthur Montoya and John Sariego about the educational aspect of their program and their mutual love of seminars.

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