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The Dollar See-Saws between Two Views on Fiscal Explosion
As the Biden administration ramps up new government spending—and budget deficits—to unheard-of peacetime levels, reality sets in. No economy and no currency…
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The Fed and the Fate of the Dollar
Recorded at the Mises Circle in Fort Myers, Florida, 4 November 2023. Special thanks to Murray and Florence M. Sabrin for making this event possible. Read…
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Dollar Hegemony Fuels America's Foreign Crusades
Mises Institute president Thomas DiLorenzo joins Ryan and Tho to discuss the moralistic claims behind American foreign policy. These claims intensified with…
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If the Fed Goes, The State Will Soon Follow
The leviathan US state would not be possible without the Fed underwriting its growth. But the Fed is not all-powerful, nor can it continue to exist by only…
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The Fate or Wealth of Nations: AI, Robotics and Automation
The AI and robotics revolution continues. As entrepreneurs find new ways to use these things profitably, the overall wealth of nations increases. Original…
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Can the American Government Wage a Just War?
Murray Rothbard asked this question and concluded that the current American regime, if the wisdom of Aquinas’ words is taken seriously, cannot wage a just war…
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Is a Welfare State Consistent with Libertarianism?
David Gordon reviews Dan Moller's book Governing Least: A New England Libertarianism, in which the author examines the issue of a welfare state in a…
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The Oil Price-Stock Market Connection, the 100 Year Financial Cycle, and the Next Crash
Recorded at the Mises Circle in Fort Myers, Florida, 4 November 2023. Special thanks to Murray and Florence M. Sabrin for making this event possible.
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The Radical Uncertainty of a Polymorphic Fed
Recorded at the Mises Circle in Fort Myers, Florida, 4 November 2023. Includes audience question and answer period. Special thanks to Murray and Florence M…
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Fighting the Surveillance State Begins with the Individual
Fed up with the state's surveillance regime? There are ways to use available technology to frustrate government efforts to spy on you. Original Article…
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What is Software Quality? An Austrian Approach
Even something that seems as objective as software development falls under the Austrian view of subjective utility. Original Article: What is Software Quality?…
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Rothbard, Milei and the New Right in Argentina
Instead of the usual statist candidates, Argentine voters have to opportunity to elect a Rothbardian who is calling for radical free-market changes in the…
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The Parasitic Rich Men North of Richmond
Oliver Anthony's popular song, "Rich Men North of Richmond," describes the parasitic world of the Beltway. One hopes people understand the damage the political…
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Can Electricity Providers Promise 100 Percent Green Energy? Probably Not.
Residential electricity sources are becoming yet another form of “virtue signaling.” Original Article: Can Electricity Providers Promise 100 Percent Green…
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Destroying Liberty Through State Protection: The First Amendment
Leave it to government judges and politicians to turn constitutional protections of free speech into new ways to centralize and grow state power. Original…
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Monetary Chaos
On this week's episode, Mark addresses how we the people can prevent the government and the Federal Reserve from grabbing more power and implementing their own…
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Thinking outside the State
Modern minds are so oriented toward state power that people often fail to understand there is a better way. Instead of “thinking outside the box,” we should…
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A Nigerian Scholar Evangelizes Austrian Economics
"Econ Bro" (who wishes to remain anonymous) is a Nigerian scholar who realized the limits of his conventional economics training and then discovered the work…
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Don't Fall for Biden's Latest Talking Point
President Biden claims that spending money to send weapons and ammunition around the world is good for the US economy. Original Article: Don't Fall for Biden's…
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Making Money While Making Sense of Chaos: Understanding the World of the Traders
Robert Murphy explains how traders make money in a world of uncertainty and diabolical risk. Original Article: Making Money While Making Sense of Chaos…
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The Fake China Threat
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Joseph Solis-Mullen of the Libertarian Institute to discuss his new book, The Fake…
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Back to the Future Morphs into Dystopia
Thanks to the exponential growth of government and regulation, the optimistic society of Back to the Future is fast becoming the dystopian world of Escape from…
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The Spirit of the Establishment Will Thrive under a "Populist Opposition" Government
Is a true populist US government on the horizon? Probably not. Original Article: The Spirit of the Establishment Will Thrive under a "Populist Opposition"…
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Thanks to the Combination of the Fed and IP, Snow White 2024 Is a Terrible Movie
Because Federal Reserve policies distort the economy and create perverse incentives, Disney also must deal with intellectual property issues. The combination…
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The Objective Science of Subjective Value
While most economists admit that value is subjective, they still err by concentrating on scarcity and choice instead of purposeful action by individuals…
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A Rothbardian Critique of Effective Altruism
"Effective altruism" has become a buzzword with modern progressives who seek to combine state power and billionaire-funded nonprofits to redirect resources…
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The Inherent Evils of Centrism
Most people will claim to be political and social “moderates” yet actually accept extreme socialist viewpoints. Original Article: The Inherent Evils of Centrism
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Government-Enforced Paid Family Leave Is Not Pro-Family
Christianity Today magazine enthusiastically endorses government-enforced family leave, calling it “pro-family.” Government coercion, however, is still…
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Rothbard on Suits for Defamation
David Gordon explains Murray Rothbard's famous assertion that laws against libel and slander should not be on the books. Original Article: Rothbard on Suits…
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Government Agencies Exploit Data Brokers as End-Around to Legal Restrictions
Even when Congress tries to restrict government agencies from illegally gathering information on people, the agencies simply exploit legal loopholes or just…
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How the Fed Undermines Prosperity
The boom-and-bust cycles are not natural to a market economy, contra Keynes. Instead, government through monetary manipulation creates them—and then…
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On the Cultural Impact of the Paper Dollar
On this week's episode, Mark recaps Professor Guido Hülsmann's recent lecture on the cultural impact of the paper dollar. Hülsmann explains how an…
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Why Must Supply Precede Demand? Understanding Economic Foundations
Popular economic thinking holds that consumer spending is the most important driver of the economy. Actually, demand can’t exist without something first being…
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Responding to Yaron Brook's Critique of Anarcho-Capitalism
Recently Yaron Brook and Bryan Caplan debated the merits of anarchism at the Soho Forum. Bob critiques Brook's opening statement. The Soho Forum Debate…
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Spending More Taxpayer Money on Foreign Policy Boondoggles Has Solved Nothing
The US government doesn't just blow money in the US. Indeed, the reach of its wasteful spending spans the globe, and Congress seems incapable of stopping it…
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The Federal Reserve Turns 110: A Review of the Damage Done
It's about much more than just price inflation. Ryan and Jonathan Newman look at the many ways that America's central bank causes economic chaos while making…
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The Regime Plans More for Us Than Just Hillary Clinton’s "Deprogramming" Demands
While Hillary Clinton’s call to have Trump supporters “deprogrammed” has been met with snickers, her attitude is in line with most of this country’s governing…
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Government Is the Hidden Hand Directing the Culture Wars
American culture wars are not the product of religious fundamentalists or even activist groups. They exist because of state interference in the private lives…
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Police Mergers Are Not the Answer, but Privatization Is
Some small municipalities in Pennsylvania have disbanded their police departments, so others want to tax them for “depending” on state police. There is an even…
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Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/SS23_PPT_10
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Early Dollar Crises: Lessons for Today
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/SS23_PPT_12
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Early Dollar Crises: Lessons for Today
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023.
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How Inflationary Money Causes the Affordability Crisis
The affordability crisis is upon us. Housing, food, you name it, life is becoming expensive. The government blames business, but perhaps government officials…
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How to Reform the Fed
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Sponsored by Bob Tancula.
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No, We Cannot Afford to Fund Yet Another War
US government officials from President Biden to Secretary Yellen think the US can fund endless wars, but the American people are suffering in reality. Original…
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Richard Cantillon at the Louvre
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Download the slides from this lecture at Mises.org/SS23_PPT_13
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The Dollar Crisis of 1861–1865: Greenbacks, Gold, and Confederate Dollars
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Sponsored by Scott and Cathy Ullery. Download the slides from this…
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The Life and Death of American Exceptionalism
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Sponsored by Jule and Lynne Herbert.
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Wall Street and the Origins of Bretton Woods
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Sponsored by Brian and Shanna Tvenstrup. Download the slides from…
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Why This Time the Dollar Faltered Has Been Different from the Last Time
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 12-14 October 2023. Sponsored by Paul Dietrich. Download the slides from this lecture at…
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Is There Inflation in Government-Financed Goods and Services?
Governments are fond of accusing private firms of “greed” when prices increase during periods of inflation. However, they fail to tell the public that…
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Rothbard on a Priori History
Rothbard warned against the assumption that because democracies are “better” than dictatorships, they are necessarily more peace loving. Original Article…
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How a Trickle Can Turn into a Flood
Infamous hyperinflations like what hit Germany in 1923 did not begin as a flood. Instead, they started as smaller bouts of inflation initiated by governments…
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Taking a Closer Look at the Vaunted Scandinavian Welfare States
While politicians like Bernie Sanders and AOC tout the Scandinavian welfare model for the USA, there are a few things to understand about these countries and…
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The Cultural Impact of the Dollar
Recorded at the Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Auburn, Alabama, 14 October 2023. Includes an introduction by Dr. Sandra Klein and audience question and…
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Fed Forecasts: Financial Sport or Costly Distraction?
Forget Vegas sports betting for reckless speculation. When the Fed officials make projections, the markets assume they are accurate. However, as Jerome Powell…
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Economics and the Real World
Much of modern neoclassical economic theory depends upon assumptions that do not reflect real world conditions. Austrian economists, however, know that…
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What Is Seen—And What is NOT Seen: Bastiat's Often-Ignored Wisdom
Bastiat reminded his readers that economic analysis involves not just what we see on the surface, but also the costs that are hidden from view. Original…
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Where Did the Dollar Come From?
On this week's episode, Mark takes a look back to where our dollar came from. Our nation started with silver as money: the Silver Dollar, and before that the…
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Cotton Pickin' Sanctions
On yet another crusade, US authorities have sanctioned Chinese cotton imports. The sanctions won't change Chinese policies but they will create hardships for…