Acton Line
Exploring a free and virtuous society.
Acton Institute
Show overview
Acton Line has been publishing since 2008, and across the 18 years since has built a catalogue of 589 episodes. That works out to roughly 410 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 53 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 55 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 61 episodes published. Published by Acton Institute.
From the publisher
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.