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Why Democracy Has Such Staying Power
Democracy, or at least the “democracy” that ensures the “right people” are elected, is the religion of American progressives. Despite its obvious failures…
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Why Trump’s Victory Matters, and Why It Doesn’t
Donald Trump's win last night is arguably an even bigger repudiation of the establishment than his win in 2016. And that's worth celebrating. But there is much…
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The American Empire
We have crossed the boundary that lies between Republic and Empire. If you ask when, the answer is that you cannot make a single stroke between day and night…
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The Menace of the State
The election is upon us. We wonder whether we have to have war, tariffs, and deficit spending, regardless of whom we support. What are we to do? Original…
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No Matter Who Wins, Half the Country Won’t Believe in the Election
The 2024 election will provide few solutions to the underlying pressures eroding American political norms. Regardless of the outcome, half the country will…
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The Private-Sector Job Market Is Shrinking
Job growth was only positive in October because of government jobs, funded by huge federal deficits. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at…
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The Systematic Bankrupting of America
On October 30, 2024, Mark Thornton was interviewed by Greg Penglis on The Action Radio Show. They discuss the economy, the presidential election, and our…
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The Great Political Divide in America
Government's power to control our lives—its power to tax and spend, and the enormous, but largely cloaked power to print money—has created the “great divide”…
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Unpacking Mises: Fractional Reserve Banking and the Currency School
Mises Fellow Kristoffer Hansen joins Bob to discuss Mises' perspective on fractional reserve banking and free banking. Earlier this month, Larry White…
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The Reality of Red-State Fascism
It is always a mistake to advocate government action, for there is no way you can fully anticipate how government will be used. Nor can you ever count on a…
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What Will You Do When Kamala (or Trump) Wins?
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the possibilities after next week's election. What should we expect from a Harris…
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The Establishment Media is Unaware of Its Growing Irrelevance
The outcry from establishment media figures following the decision by the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times to not endorse a presidential candidate shows…
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Voting Against Fascism
On October 30, 2024, Mark Thornton was interviewed by guest host Joseph Patterson on The Alan Nathan Show. Is a vote for Trump a vote for fascism? The original…
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What Has the Federal Reserve Done to Our Money?
On July 25, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared on Everything's Political with Thea Shoemake to discuss the Federal Reserve. The original episode is available at…
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Politics, Economics, and US History
On September 24, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared on Tommy's Podcast to place current US political and economic issues in a historical perspective. The original…
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Is Trumpism Fascism?
On October 30, 2024, Mark Thornton appeared on The Lakey Effect to discuss fascism and US politics. The original episode is available on Newstalk AM 600 KCOL.
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Government vs. Crypto: Who Controls the Future?
On October 23, 2024, Jonathan Newman appeared on Kerry Lutz's Financial Survival Network to discuss the Mises Institute's commitment to promoting Austrian…
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Is Trump Literally Hitler?
On October 29, 2024, Mark Thornton appeared on The Schilling Show to discuss Ludwig von Mises, fascism, and the current state of US politics. The original…
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Can America Survive Global De-Dollarization?
While the US dollar is the world's “reserve” currency—at least for now—the reckless spending and money creation policies of the US government place the dollar…
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Einstein Was the Greatest Physicist but Was Economically Illiterate
Einstein's name is synonymous with brilliance, yet his great intelligence did not translate to logical economic thinking. Instead, Einstein embraced socialism…
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Ludwig von Mises, Hero
“In 1988, Murray Rothbard wrote a great monograph called Ludwig von Mises: Scholar, Creator, Hero. I'd like to concentrate today on the third of the qualities…
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The Keynesian Multiplier Fairy Tale
One of the myths of Keynesian theory is that through monetary injections and government purchases, an economy can spend itself into prosperity. While such a…
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The Presumption of Liberty
Progressives claim that the state grants us our rights, and that liberty can flourish only in the presence of a powerful state. The truth runs in the opposite…
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The Regime Wants Appalachia To Suffer
Would America’s federal government deliberately undermine recovery efforts to try to achieve its own desired political ends? Of course. Original article: The…
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This Is a Slow-Motion Nationalization of the Economy
As real wages decline and middle-class savings are depleted, the government expands its influence, garnering support from a substantial portion of the…
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We Lose, They Lose: A Reagan-Trump Fusion
In the spirit of a new Cold War, Matthew Kroenig and Dan Negrea have written a new book, We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the New Cold War…
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The Problem with Trump’s Pro-Tariff “Tax Reform”
Trump’s tax reform just replaces one tax with another. And would probably result in higher taxes. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Trump Fascism?
On October 28, 2024, Mark Thornton appeared on The Richard Syrett Show to discuss economics and the state of US politics. The original episode is available on…
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Failure Is Government’s Success
On October 28, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared on The Shawn Thompson Show to explain why we should stop rewarding the government when it fails. The original…
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Was Ricardo's Comparative Advantage Really Different From What Adam Smith Said About Foreign Trade?
In response to Murphy's recent article on comparative advantage, economist Jorge Morales Meoqui objected that Murphy was continuing the same erroneous story…
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Prohibition: The Sword of the State
Prohibition is one way the government swings the fist of violence into our daily lives. Mark Thornton presented this talk at the Mises Institute's Supporters…
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The American Economy Is in Trouble
On August 17, 2024, Wanjiru Njoya appeared on The Drew Allen Show to discuss why Americans are unable to link their economic troubles to the economic policies…
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It’s Good to Be Skeptical of Elections
As with any other government-controlled institution, a high level of public skepticism about elections is healthy. Read the article here…
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Playing With Fire and Its Critics
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Jonathan Newman joins Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop to discuss the Mises Institute’s new documentary, Playing With Fire…
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Living With Hamilton's Curse
On July 19, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared on The Pelle Neroth Taylor Show to discuss the Federal Reserve, Trump, free markets, and American History. The…
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The Fed Does Not Benefit Ordinary Americans
On July 15, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared on The Bill Meyer Show to explain why the Federal Reserve does not benefit ordinary people or make the US economy more…
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How Capitalism Defeats Racism
On August 23, 2024, Wanjiru Njoya appeared on Politics and Profits with Bill Amato to discuss a message which has been incorrectly demonized by some in today’s…
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What is Bolstering the Chinese Economy?
On October 23, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared NOW with Stacy Washington, to explain how the Chinese Communist Party is imitating what the Federal Reserve did in…
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More Money, More Problems
On October 16, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared on the Two Mikes podcast, with Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col Mike, to discuss the Federal Reserve. The original…
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A Major Contribution to Libertarian Social Thinking
John Hasnas has written a new book outlining how societies operate with mutual cooperation and common law. According to David Gordon, it is a major…
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Economic Calculation and the Entrepreneur
The concept of economic calculation is vitally important to understanding our modern economy, yet few people— and especially economists—comprehend that it even…
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Repeating the Interventionist Excesses of the Tudor Period
Modern historians romanticize the reign of the Tudors in England, but in reality, they were brutal to their subjects and they centralized power to the…
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Simple Counters to Simplistic Critiques of Austrian Economics
Critics of Austrian economics often claim that real economic events are too complex to be dealt with via free markets. However, because Austrian economics is…
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The Old Right Opposed Tariffs
The Old Right was a principled band of intellectuals and activists, who fought the “industrial regimentation” of the New Deal. They loathed tariffs and saw…
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Underdog Moicano Wins UFC Fight, Bashes Macron in France, Promotes Hoppe
Vegas expected Renato “Sound Money” Moicano to lose his UFC fight against Benoit Saint Denis. Instead, he won and used the opportunity to promote the work of…
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Understanding the Action Axiom: How It Shapes the Structure of Society
Central to the paradigm of Austrian Economics is the action axiom. People act, and they act purposefully. That knowledge alone permits us to construct an…
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“Hate Symbols” and the Meaning of Liberty
Western governments are keen on pursuing “hate crimes” and criminalizing what it calls “hate symbols.” However, these governments reserve to themselves just…
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Capitalism Is a Solvent Against Racism
On October 21, 2024, Wanjiru Njoya appeared on The Pelle Neroth Taylor Show to discuss capitalism, racism, and race Marxism. The original episode is available…
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Who Needs the Federal Reserve?
On July 18, 2024, Tom DiLorenzo appeared NOW with Stacy Washington. The original episode is available on SalemNewsChannel.com.
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Who Should Voters Trust on the Economy?
On October 18, 2024, Jonathan Newman appeared on The Lakey Effect with Jimmy Lakey to discuss whether or not voters should trust Trump on the economy. Or…
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Trusting Trump?
On October 17, 2024, Jonathan Newman appeared on Wake-Up Call with Bill Lundun to discuss Austrian economics, Donald Trump, and mainstream economists. The…
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Americans Trust Trump on Economy, but “Experts” Don’t?
On October 21, 2024, Jonathan Newman appeared on WILKOW! with Andrew Wilkow to discuss Donald Trump, mainstream economists, and the state of US economy. The…
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Why the Money Supply Is Growing Again
In August, the money supply grew at the fastest rate in 23 months. The Fed fears a recession, so we can now expect even more monetary growth. For graphs and…
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Ctrl+Alt+Regulate: The DMA’s Misguided Reboot of Competition
Regulators with the European Union want people to believe that the “dead hand” of government regulation actually enhances competition. The only thing their…
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Hayek on the Welfare State
While F.A. Hayek contributed much to the Austrian School of Economics, he also supported the establishment of the welfare state, believing that it was…
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What is Old School Economics?
When people speak of “old school economics,” they generally mean the application of economic thinking that involves what we might call “common sense.” That…
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Yes, Car Seat Laws Reduce the Birth Rate
Thanks to increasingly broad car-seat laws, a third child often requires the purchase of a larger, more expensive vehicle. At the margins, this has an effect…
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Gresham’s Law: Why Bitcoin Will Save the World
What explains Bitcoin? Why does it exist, and why is “nothing” worth $70,000 a piece? Moreover, there are millions of owners of Bitcoin and other…
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Centralizing Federal Power through Southern Reconstruction
One of the outcomes of the American Civil War was the movement toward centralization of political power in Washington. The Reconstruction regime imposed upon…
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Home Ownership Is Not the American Dream
Home prices continue to rise as the government tries to further intervene into the housing markets, all in the name of the “American Dream.” However, remember…