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Podcasts, interviews, lectures, narrated articles and essays, and more. This is the Mises Institute's primary online media catalog.
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Murphy Dissects His Discussion of MMT With Warren Mosler
By popular demand, Bob explains some of his major disagreements with the views Warren Mosler expressed back in Episode 18 ("Warren Mosler Defends the Essential…
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The Theory of Interest Rates
What are interest rates, where do they come from, and what purpose do they serve? Smith, Marx, and Keynes got these questions wrong; Turgot, Böhm-Bawerk, and…
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Central Banks Shouldn't Fight Deflation
The real problem was the money supply inflation that happened during the boom phase. Combating deflation in the bust phase only superficially treats a symptom…
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The Battle of Shiloh, Part 2: The Furies of Hell
Season 3, Episode 50 At the beginning of the Battle of Shiloh, the Confederacy caught the Union by surprise. However, one Union Colonel suspected that an…
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Psychiatry: Past, Present, and Future
Despite its many scientific and therapeutic advances, the field of psychiatry remains lacking in coherence or cohesiveness as compared to other areas of…
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This Way Toward Equality
Equalization of incomes can be accomplished only by moving down the road toward serfdom. Original Article: "This Way Toward Equality".
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Henry Hazlitt’s Long-Term Economic Thinking: Foundation of Entrepreneurial Excellence
The Henry Hazlitt Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Hunter Lewis. Recorded at the Mises Institute on March 22, 2019. Includes an introduction by Joseph T…
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Libertarianism(s) versus Postmodernism and "Social Justice" Ideology
The Ludwig von Mises Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Yousif Almoayyed. Includes an introduction by Joseph T. Salerno. The Austrian Economics Research Conference…
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Panel: The Significance of Hans-Hermann Hoppe
Sponsored by Steve and Cassandra Torello. Featuring David Gordon ("Hoppe and German Philosophy"), Mark Thornton ("Hoppe as Textbook Writer"), Stephan Kinsella…
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Political Capitalism: How Economic and Political Power is Made and Maintained
The F. A. Hayek Memorial lecture, sponsored by Greg and Joy Morin. Recorded at the Mises Institute on March 23, 2019. Includes an introduction by Joseph T…
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Session: Remembering the Interwar Right
Featuring Paul Gottfried, David Gordon, and Brion McClanahan. Recorded at the Mises Institute on March 22, 2019.
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The Cost of Enlightenment
The Lou Church Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Lou Church Foundation. Recorded at the Mises Institute on March 23, 2019. Includes an introduction by Joseph…
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The Inescapability of Law: and of Mises, Rothbard, and Hoppe
The Murray N. Rothbard Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Don Printz. Includes and introduction by Joseph T. Salerno. The Austrian Economics Research Conference is…
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Industry-Sponsored Clinical Trials: An Insider's View
Mention the phrase “industry-sponsored clinical trial” and many eyes will immediately roll back. But is the reaction justified? Are academic leaders who…
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Peter Klein Discusses Christina Romer, Bill Clinton, Israel Kirzner, and Entrepreneurship
Austrian economist Peter Klein talks with Bob about his unusual (for a Rothbardian) career path, including his time working for the Council of Economic…
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The Battle of Shiloh, Part 1: I "Would Fight Them If They Were A Million"
Season 3, Episode 49 Following the victories at Forts Henry and Donelson, Grant’s commanding officer still wanted to remove him from command. During this time…
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Jordan Page Talks and Sings About the Persecution of Schaeffer Cox
Liberty musician Jordan Page discusses the plight of Schaeffer Cox, an Alaska liberty activist and militia leader who is being held by the federal authorities…
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MD vs NP: Patient Protection or Turf War?
A massive push to increase the number of nurse practitioners and physician assistants and to extend their scope of practice is under way. The stated goal is to…
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Socialism
It's been almost 100 years since Mises literally wrote the book on socialism. His arguments against central economic planning, still acutely relevant today…
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The Battle of Pea Ridge, Part 2: Elkhorn Tavern
Season 3, Episode 48 While Confederates were facing disaster at Leetown, General Van Dorn and his Confederates at Elkhorn Tavern were fighting the Union forces…
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The God of Social Media Demands Sacrifice, Not Mercy
Bob goes solo to discuss a particular aspect of outrage mobs on social media, in which people intentionally spread misleading or outright false smears against…
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The Opioid Epidemic: A Solo Physician’s Hopeful Response
Effective pharmacological treatment for opioid dependence was introduced more than 15 years ago, yet the opioid epidemic continues to ravage our country and…
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The Battle of Pea Ridge, Part 1: Confederate Disaster at Leetown
Season 3, Episode 47 The Battle of Pea Ridge was fought on two fronts, one at Leetown, and the other at Elkhorn Tavern. The combat at Leetown was led by Ben…
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Nelson Nash Talks About Leonard Read, Crashing Planes, and Getting the Bankers Out of Your Life
Nelson Nash is the developer of the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), which uses properly designed whole life insurance policies as a cashflow management…
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Are Doctors Selling Themselves Short?
The lure of physician employment seems irresistible and, on the surface, the arguments to justify it are also compelling. But are physicians selling themselves…
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Mises on Money
The Theory of Money and Credit—Mises's first major work—revolutionized economics by introducing a new theory of how and why money has value. It deserves…
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Cardiology Health Policy: The Clinicians Strike Back
Bright clinicians who are also trained as rigorous scientists can put healthcare policy under scrutiny and show that the wisdom of the wonks frequently falls…
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The Emergence of Grant, Part 4: Unconditional Surrender
Season 3, Episode 46 After Grant pushes the Confederates back to Fort Donelson, the southern leaders had to decide whether to attempt escape or surrender…
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Why Rothbardian Institutions Would Become Nonviolent
In order to motivate his upcoming debate on the Contra Cruise against Tom Woods, Bob goes solo in describing his vision of a Rothbardian society. Without…
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Why Menger Matters
You probably haven't read Carl Menger's Principles of Economics, but you should: it's a groundbreaking work that created a new theory of value and built a…
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18. Warren Mosler Defends the Essential Insights of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)
Bob brings on MMT superstar Warren Mosler to explain—not to debate!—his understanding of Modern Monetary Theory. After summarizing Mosler’s interesting…
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James Heathers: Why Science Needs Data Thugs
Will it take data vigilantes to restore some order in the House of Science? With the replication crisis showing no sign of letting up, some committed…
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The Emergence of Grant, Part 3: Fort Donelson
Season 3, Episode 45 The Battle of Fort Donelson would take place over several days. Waged from two fronts, the land and the river, the battle would seem to be…
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17. Alex Tabarrok on Tolerant Rothbardians, the Market for Kidneys, and Potential Security Flaws in Bitcoin
Alex Tabarrok is a professor of economics at George Mason University and co-author (with Tyler Cowen) of the very popular blog, Marginal Revolution. Bob and…
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Cost Sharing: Paying for Healthcare in an Ethical and Sustainable Way
There was a time when communities took care of the medical needs of their members without the intervention of governments and without the corrupting influence…
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How College Betrays Students
What is the real state of life in America? Why are we so divided, politically and otherwise? How fragile is the economy, and how much longer can debt and…
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Our Failing Mimetic Culture
What is the real state of life in America? Why are we so divided, politically and otherwise? How fragile is the economy, and how much longer can debt and…
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Politics: How Something Beats Nothing
What is the real state of life in America? Why are we so divided, politically and otherwise? How fragile is the economy, and how much longer can debt and…
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The Real State of the Economy
What is the real state of life in America? Why are we so divided, politically and otherwise? How fragile is the economy, and how much longer can debt and…
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A Voice for Freedom in Medicine
In the mind of the public, American physicians are represented by one prominent organization, namely, the American Medical Association. Yet, only a minority of…
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Capitalism Doesn't Cause Consumerism — Governments Do
It's government — not markets — that intervene to "stimulate" ever greater amounts of spending and consumption. A healthy market economy, meanwhile, relies on…
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16. Joe Salerno on Economic Calculation, Fractional Reserve Banking, and Stories of Rothbard as White Knight
Joe Salerno is Academic Vice President of the Mises Institute and one of the world’s leading economists in the Rothbardian tradition. He discusses his…
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Economics is a Mess
Professor Peter Klein joins The Human Action Podcast to explain how and why. Subscribe and listen on iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Google Play…
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The Emergence of Grant, Part 2: Fort Henry
Season 3, Episode 44 By taking Fort Henry, Ulysses S. Grant and Andrew Hull Foote gained access to the Tennessee River. This waterway gave them access to the…
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62. Radiology Makeover, with Saurabh Jha
Radiology holds a special place in the medical ecosystem. Radiologists are “the doctors’ doctors” and the treatment of a patient rarely proceeds without a…
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If Climate Change Is Killing Us, Why Is Life Expectancy Increasing?
If climate change effects aren't enough to put a noticeable dent in life expectancy, then why is climate change talked about as an apocalypse? Original…
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15. David Gornoski on Biblical Mercy, Scapegoats, and the State as Vehicle of Human Sacrifice
David Gornoski is the creator of ANeighborsChoice.com, a media platform that tells the stories of victims of State violence and which provides healthy…
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The Left Isn't Convinced by Your Economics Arguments
Many people on the left regard economics as neither a science nor a principled field of study. For them, economics is just a pseudo-science invented as…
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The "Homo Economicus" Straw Man
To understand the marketplace, it is not necessary to believe in the existence of a selfish, profit-maximizing human. Original Article: "The Homo Economicus…
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The Emergence of Grant, Part 1: Finding the Gateway
Season 3, Episode 43 As Lincoln grew impatient with his generals, he sent an order demanding action. In the West, Ulysses S. Grant was eager to comply, while…
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61. The Ups and Downs of Drug Prices: An Economist’s View
Some drugs cost more than diamonds, though their health benefit seems marginal. Others cost less than a package of M&Ms, though they are demonstrably…
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14. Murphy on Parables, Lizard People, and Good vs. Evil
Bob gives the context for his children’s book, The Three Lads and the Lizard King. He covers a wide range of related issues, including Jim Carrey’s Illuminati…
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60. Three Cardios Talk Keto
For decades, the academic cardiology community has focused its attention on pharmacological interventions to prevent heart disease. Our guest is an…
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The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 5: Iron versus Iron
Season 3, Episode 42 On March 9th, 1862 — the day after the ironclad Merrimack destroyed two Union warships — the Confederate navy would meet its match in…
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59. When Opinion Becomes Crime: Doctors and Medical Fraud
Doctors have been suspected, accused, or convicted of fraud since time immemorial. But, in the era of third-party payment for health care, such charges have…
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13. Dave Smith on Comedy, the Fed, Fatherhood, and Faith
Standup comic and host of Part of the Problem Dave Smith joins Bob to talk about the theory and practice of comedy. They also discuss Dave’s discovery of…
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The Battle of the Ironclads, Part 4: Building the Monitor
Season 3, Episode 41 John Ericsson’s design for the Monitor was only a skeleton when he was awarded the contract to have it built. In a race to match the…
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58. The Rise and Fall of the American Medical School
For a few decades in the mid-twentieth century, the American Medical School represented the pinnacle of academia and its faculty were mightily engaged in the…
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57. Neither Fisher nor Bayes: The Limits of Statistical Inference
How do we know that a treatment works or not? Billions of healthcare dollars are at stake in the answer to that question. For decades, that answer has largely…
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Jeff Deist on Why Socialism Persists
This is the last Mises Weekends episode! But don't despair, Jeff will soon be back with a brand new format: The Human Action Podcast. The new show is not…