“I’m concerned with free trade, immigration laws, and tax policy—these are the topics that actually affect people, and not just a small, vocal minority,” he said.

Unsurprisingly, Landsburg was less than enthusiastic about Fluke running for political office—a possibility raised by Fluke during a panel discussion last week.

“She’s not interested in ideas and the motivations behind them,” said Landsburg. “But I guess that’s fitting, because those kinds of people end up in politics anyway.”