Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/182The Critic Show: Is Britain's Economy Fake?A command economy by stealthOutpostDec 15, 2025182ShareTranscriptThis week, Chris Bayliss and Poppy Coburn discuss Britain’s new command economy, and why the free market is anything but.www.thecritic.co.uk Discussion about this videoCommentsRestacksTHE CRITICThe weekly podcast from the Critic, Britain’s most civilised magazine, featuring Tom Jones, Chris Bayliss, Poppy Coburn and Fleur Meston. The weekly podcast from the Critic, Britain’s most civilised magazine, featuring Tom Jones, Chris Bayliss, Poppy Coburn and Fleur Meston. SubscribeAuthorsOutpostRecent PostsA tale of two conferencesOct 26 • OutpostWhatever happened to net zero?Oct 19 • OutpostCritic Wine ClubJul 13 • OutpostJuly RoundupJul 6 • OutpostThe New Economic Settlement Jun 29 • OutpostWine ClubJun 22 • OutpostThe Great Trail DebateJun 17 • OutpostThe Decline of StatecraftMay 25 • Outpost