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With the Trump Indictment, America Is a Step Closer to Being a Banana Republic
Democratic politicians and supporters are cheering the Trump indictment, but the entire process has been so politicized that its legitimacy is easily called…
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Things Are Going Down
Mark takes a look at the good news on price inflation and why it is better than reported, but probably short-lived. Other statistics are worsening and…
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Krugman Says It's Paranoid to Worry About a Fed Digital Currency
Jonathan Newman joins Bob to dissect Paul Krugman's latest NYT op-ed, in which he derides Ron DeSantis as paranoid for thinking a central bank digital currency…
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The FBI's New Target: Catholic Churches
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss recent reveals about new lows for the FBI. Ryan discusses new reports about the…
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Chapter 1: What Economics Is
Part I: Economics, Chapter 1: What Economics Is How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 2: Economic Theory
Part I: Economics, Chapter 2: Economic Theory How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 3: How to Do Economics
Part I: Economics, Chapter 3: How to Do Economics How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 4: A Process, Not a Factory
Part II: Market, Chapter 4: A Process, Not a Factory How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 5: Production and Entrepreneurship
Part II: Market, Chapter 5: Production and Entrepreneurship How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 6: Value, Money, and Price
Part II: Market, Chapter 6: Value, Money, and Price How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 7: Economic Calculation
Part II: Market, Chapter 7: Economic Calculation How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 8: Monetary Intervention
Part III: Intervention, Chapter 8: Monetary Intervention How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Chapter 9: Regulatory Intervention
Part III: Intervention, Chapter 9: Regulatory Intervention How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Conclusion: Action and Interaction
Conclusion: Action and Interaction, How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Dedication
Dedication to How to Think about the Economy: A Primer. Narrated by John Quattrucci.
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Jeff's Farewell To The Human Action Podcast
Jeff and Bob review the history and impact of The Human Action Podcast—formerly Mises Weekends—and discuss where the podcast is headed. Get Jeff's new book A…
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The Gold Family
This episode explores precious metals. Gold (Au) is the main precious metal, followed by Silver (Ag), Platinum (Pt), and Palladium (Pd). These are distinct…
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Central Banks Are Creating the Return of Mugabenomics
Robert Mugabe, once president for life of Zimbabwe, became infamous for hyperinflation and political repression. Today, he is becoming the patron saint of…
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Wisdom from a Yenta
Philosopher Susan Neiman may be a leftist, but she recognizes the dangers of woke progressivism. Original Article: "Wisdom from a Yenta" This Audio Mises Wire…
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Understanding the Difference between Praxeology and Psychology
Some economists have tried to apply psychology to economic analysis, but psychology is not what drives economic activity. Original Article: "Understanding the…
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What the Trump Indictment Tells Us about the Regime
Ryan and Tho talk about why Trump is the only former president to be prosecuted for crimes. The ruling class has agreed to not prosecute their own, but since…
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Is It Real Money or Just Artifice?
Money proper is not artifice. It is a physical "thing" of value, acquired through labor and emerging out of the needs of individuals, who through voluntary…
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Politics Is Turning Us into Idiots
From race to gender to nearly everything else, decisions about what is correct or incorrect are made according to politics. This is a recipe for social…
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Is the Fed Trying to Bail Out the World? Sure Looks Like It
Like the arsonist who then heroically fights the fire he set, the Fed is increasing its efforts to bail out banks both at home and abroad. This does not end…
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To Fight the State, Build Alternatives to the State
The challenge at hand is more than simply opposing the state. Rather, it is necessary to build up, reinforce, and sustain institutions that can offer…
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Bipartisanship Is Not a Substitute for Voluntary Exchange
Politicians tout "bipartisanship"—that often just means one's pocket will be picked even more cleanly. Original Article: "Bipartisanship Is Not a Substitute…
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Why Most of the World Isn't on Board with the NATO-Russia War
Many governments support continuing the Ukraine war, but ordinary people in Europe, America, and the developing world fear the war will bring economic…
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Climate Activism: The Second Children’s Crusade
The "first" Children's Crusade of 1212 ended in tragedy for those taking part. The "second" crusade is not going to produce any happy endings, either. Original…
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The Price of Gold
Mark is not fooling around today. He looks back at the history of gold and its price, which some believe is too erratic and too unstable (like Bitcoin) to…
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Why Fractional Reserve Banking Is behind Bank Failures
Suppose an addict had the ability to magically create, ex nihilo, his own stimulating drug, as fractional reserve banks can do with money and credit. Would you…
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De-Dollarization and the Fall of American Hegemony
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the global moves being made against the US dollar. The regime's decade long…
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How Politicians Use Regulations to Deflect Blame
Thanks to their adoring media, politicians create crises and then blame businesses for them. And the political "solutions" are worse than the original…
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The Outbreak of World War I: A Libertarian Realist Rebuttal
One excuse that political elites give when they drag nations into war is that the conflict was "inevitable" or "unavoidable." Ralph Raico knew better. Original…
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With the Feds, It's the Fox Guarding the Henhouse
Bob is joined by guest Peter St. Onge to discuss how SVB's CEO, as well as Bernie Madoff, had key positions advising the Fed and SEC. Then they discuss how we…
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Does Cost Cutting Undermine Economic Growth?
Keynesian economists claim that cutting costs in a business slowdown is counterproductive. As usual, the Keynesians have it backward. Original Article: "Does…
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The Last Lie Government Will Ever Tell
Western governments seem to relish a clash with Russia, despite the specter of nuclear war. If so, it will be a conflict built on government lies. Original…
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Democracy Created Canada’s Lethal Healthcare System
Canadian politicians tout their healthcare system as morally superior to private medicine. There is nothing moral about relegating thousands of people to death…
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Karl Marx Was Not an Economist
Karl Marx may have been a philosopher or just someone with an opinion. He was not, however, an economist. Original Article: "Karl Marx Was Not an Economist"…
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American Dissident: The Legacy of Murray Rothbard
Murray Rothbard was an elite economist, historian, and avowed enemy of the state. His legacy lives on nearly three decades after his untimely passing. Original…
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Did Colonialism Impoverish Africa and Asia? Perhaps Not
Decolonization is a popular academic and media buzzword. But is colonialism actually responsible for poverty in developing countries? This question deserves an…
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Economics from the Ground Up: Intellectual Community in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The Ralph Raico Memorial Commencement Lecture. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama…
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Defending Private Property: Principles of Justice in Rothbard's Ethics of Liberty
The Murray N. Rothbard Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Steven and Cassandra Torello. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the…
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ESG En Route to Etatism
The Henry Hazlitt Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Harvey and Mei Allison. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises…
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No, We Don't Need More Nuclear Weapons
Advocates for more military spending tell us the taxpayer must pay to expand the US's nuclear arsenal. Because of China. In truth, the US's arsenal is in no…
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The Bank of England: Money Creation in Their Own Words
Central banks usually don't admit their guilt in the destruction of money, but the Bank of England unwittingly comes clean. Original Article: "The Bank of…
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Socialism Isn't about Creating Economies. It Is about Amassing Political Power
Most socialists are not misguided about how to have a prosperous economy, for that is not their goal. Original Article: "Socialism Isn't about Creating…
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How Banking Could Work
With commercial banks exposed by the recent bailouts, Americans question whether “their money” is truly safe despite the promises of FDIC insurance. Jeff and…
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Inflation Can Get Much Worse
In this episode, Mark looks at the far away minor issue of the impact of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe. Even though they have switched from Zim dollars to US…
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Influencers and Subjective Value: They Have Something to Teach Us
The latest from the world of social media is the role of "influencers." There is a perfectly good economic explanation for their popularity. Original Article…
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Libertarian Law by Democratic Means: Utilitarianism and the Demythologization of Authority
Mises saw essentialist values as fallacies because they were unverifiable and saw metaphysical ideas as a key component of authoritarianism. His solution was…
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Nonmeasure for Nonmeasure
How do people in a pluralistic society live peacefully with each other? In his review of Kenneth McIntyre's book, David Gordon points to negative liberty as…
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Reparations Are a Statist Cudgel for Bludgeoning Property Owners
San Francisco, as well as the government of California, is calling for millions in "reparations" for black people in that state. Reparations, unfortunately…
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Silicon Valley Bank and the Failure of Fractional Reserve Banking
The story of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank is the story of nearly every bank failure. Fractional reserve banking invites the risky behavior that brings…
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The Fear of Mass Unemployment Due to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Is Unfounded
Ever since the Luddites rampaged through British textile factories in the early 1800s, people have feared that technology will result in mass unemployment…
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The Political Response to our Banking Crisis
This week on Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a regular contributor to the…
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Looming Bank Failures Point to More Price Inflation as Real Wages Fall Again
Even if Powell is sincere in this stated desire to slay inflation with more rate hikes, recent bank failures will put the Fed under enormous pressure to end…
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The Other Covid Crisis: Prospects for Recovery from Pandemic Policies
The F.A. Hayek Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Greg and Joy Morin. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute in…
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The Theory and Practice of Conspiracy
Collusion was a way of life with state-chartered enterprises. Little has changed, as firms with political connections still gain profits from their collusion…
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Whither Goest the Entrepreneur
The Ludwig von Mises Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Yousif Almoayyed. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute…