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Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast

Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere. Each month, the hosts discuss themes related to economics, its history and methodology, and its relevance to contemporary affairs.

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Sep 15, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Episode 103: Maxime Desmarais-Tremblay (opens the original)

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    Jennifer, Çinla, and François are joined by Professor Maxime Desmarais-Tremblay from the University of Lorraine to discuss his work on the intersection of economic methodology and the history of economic thought. Topics include the genealogy of homo economicus , John Rawls's engagement with economic theory, and Richard Musgrave's work on the U.S. tax burden. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode and other topics. Send us a message: smithandmarx1@gmail.com .

  2. Episode · Jul 15, 2026

    Episode 102: Adventures in HET Podcasting with Maria Bach and Scott Scheall (opens the original)

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    In this first-ever crossover episode with our friends at Ceteris Never Paribus: The History of Economic Thought Podcast , François interviews our producer and former co-host Scott Scheall and CNP host and producer Maria Bach. The discussion offers a behind-the-scenes look at the origins, inspirations, and histories of both shows. The creators discuss their contrasting formats, the academic value of podcasting, and the stories behind the birth of both programs.

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