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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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Mises MediaWilson, Waldo, Woke CEOs, and Ways Forward
Recorded at the 2022 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 18–19, 2022. The Murray N. Rothbard…
Mises MediaThe Triumphant Foreign Policy of Warren G. Harding
President Harding wanted to see the end of war and a return to a more traditional American foreign policy. Original Article: "The Triumphant Foreign Policy of…
Mises MediaThere Is No Winner in This Trade War
Trade war means increasing the debt, eroding the public confidence, raising prices, and burdening the economy with interventions. All of it done in the name of…
Mises MediaUkraine's Regime Is Now Kidnapping Fathers for Military "Service"
The Ukrainian regime thinks it knows better than husbands and fathers when it comes to caring for their families. But no bureaucrat ought to be allowed to make…
Mises MediaEconomic Ignorance
Jeff and Bob Murphy talk about the state of gross economic ignorance in America today. Lessons for The Young Economist: Mises.org/YoungEcon Understanding Money…
Mises MediaMises Isn't Just for Economists
In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about this year's Austrian Economics Research Conference and the value of interdisciplinary…
Mises MediaThe Legacy of Angela Merkel: Kicking the Can Down the Road
In the months since Angela Merkel’s departure from the German chancellorship after sixteen years in power, the editorials praising her reign have been legion…
Mises MediaInflation: Who or What Is the Culprit?
A central bank whose policies accommodate irresponsible deficit spending by the federal government is a menace to society, unleashing uncontrollable forces…
Mises MediaRussian Weakness and the Russian "Threat" to the West
From economic power to demographics to military spending, Russia simply doesn't have the ability to be a great power that threatens anyone outside its "near…
Mises MediaShould Government Be Your Stockbroker? Maybe So, Says Bloomberg
Bloomberg suggests that individuals should not be permitted to make their own stock selections because they are not "qualified" to make such decisions…
Mises MediaThe Covid Panic Brought Even More Economic Zombification
Zombie companies, which were already a problem in 2019, have not only not been killed off but have multiplied. The zombie apocalypse could be closer than we…
Mises MediaSocialist Economies Are Impossible: Lessons from Russia, 1917–22
Socialization of the economy led to immediate disaster. In 1920–21, Bolshevik agrarian policy culminated in a famine with an impact unparalleled in modern…
Mises MediaThe War Party Wants a New Cold War, and the Money That Comes with It
The new cold warriors are gaslighting the public on military spending, claiming spending isn't "keeping up." They want hundreds of billions in new taxpayer…
Mises MediaAnthony Fauci: Master of Medical Crony Capitalism
More than critiquing vaccines, this book exposes Anthony Fauci’s career as a case study in crony capitalism. The key players are the government regulatory…
Mises MediaThis Is How the Progressives Will Write the History of Covid
Progressives will write the history of covid to hide the mistakes of progressive "experts" and to distance themselves from disastrous or pointless policies…
Mises MediaBehind Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum, and the Great Reset: Part 3
Bob continues his series on Klaus Schwab and the Great Reset, highlighting an interesting remark in Biden's SOTU, Strobe Talbott's open support for global…
Mises MediaChapter 10: Erecting the American System: The Monetary Infrastructure
Part IV: The Era of Corruption, 1817–1829. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 11: Erecting the American System: Sectional Fissures
Part IV: The Era of Corruption, 1817–1829. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 12: The Culmination of The American System: Enlarging the Empire
Part IV: The Era of Corruption, 1817–1829. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 13: The Jacksonian Revolution and the Defeat of the National Republicans
Part IV: The Era of Corruption, 1817–1829. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 14: Dismantling the American System: Decentralizing Money
Part V: The Failed Jacksonian Revolution, 1829–1849. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 15: Dismantling the American System: A Laissez-Faire Economy
Part V: The Failed Jacksonian Revolution, 1829–1849. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 16: Resurrecting the American System: The Growth of Imperialism
Part V: The Failed Jacksonian Revolution, 1829–1849. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 1: The Path to American Independence
Part I: The Road to Empire, 1607–1790. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 2: The American Revolutionary War: The Triumph of Liberty
Part I: The Road to Empire, 1607–1790. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 3: The US Constitution: The Triumph of Power
Part I: The Road to Empire, 1607–1790. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 4: Prime Minister Hamilton: The Fiscal Program
Part II: The Hamiltonian Era, 1790–1801. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 5: Prime Minister Hamilton: The Imperial Program
Part II: The Hamiltonian Era, 1790–1801. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 6: The Jeffersonian Revolution and the Defeat of Hamilton
Part II: The Hamiltonian Era, 1790–1801. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 7: President Jefferson: The Supremacy of Moderation
Part III: The Failed Jeffersonian Revolution, 1801–1817. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 8: President Jefferson: The Corruption of Land
Part III: The Failed Jeffersonian Revolution, 1801–1817. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaChapter 9: President Madison: The Empire of Power
Part III: The Failed Jeffersonian Revolution, 1801–1817. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaIntroduction
Introduction to Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849. Narrated by Scott R. Pollack
Mises MediaReport from Canada: The Regime Is Lying about the Truckers
Here in Canada, the trucker protesters (and their supporters) have been civil and maintained the usual Canadian niceness. This civility has not been…
Mises MediaWhy Putin Probably Hasn't Doomed the Dollar
In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the economic consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What has been the damage from…
Mises MediaWith Inflation at a 40-Year High, the Fed Is Too Afraid to Act
Price inflation has been accelerating upward since April of last year. Yet the Fed has done virtually nothing. What's the Fed waiting for? Original Article…
Mises MediaElections Now Decide Who Can Operate Your Car
With the approval of Biden's infrastructure bill, it now turns out the US government is even in control of a "kill switch" that could disable your car if you…
Mises MediaThe Canadian Truckers' Battle against Covid Tyranny
In Orwellian fashion, if you want freedom, that makes you a "racist" and a "fascist." So, it is assumed by our overlords to be "fascism" when truckers protest…
Mises MediaThe White House Now Says It Never Really Wanted Lockdowns
In a remarkable pivot, the White House now says, “We’ve not been pro-lockdown—most of the lockdowns actually happened under the previous President.” Original…
Mises MediaToday's Fiat Dollar Standard Is Founded in Lies
The evolution from gold standard to gold exchange standard to the dollar fiat system is one based largely on deception and broken promises. Original Article…
Mises MediaAustria Doubles Down on Forced Vaccinations
Although covid cases in Austria—and most other countries—are rapidly falling, Austria has doubled down on punishing the unvaccinated and become the first…
Mises MediaWhat Would Mises Have Thought of "Special Economic Zones"?
SEZs are loopholes, and capitalism breathes through loopholes. But like all loopholes, they tend to benefit those who can afford to hire the lawyers who can…
Mises MediaThe Trouble with Oil
This week, Jeff and Bob discuss oil prices. Why are gas prices spiking in the US, and what are D.C. politicians planning for oil companies?
Mises MediaWar Sanctions
Jeff and Bob discuss Biden's SOTU, the immorality of sanctions, and Fed chair Powell's pregnant comments.
Mises MediaIs the US Insane Enough to Start a War with Russia?
In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the fallout from the first week of the Ukraine-Russian conflict. What is the impact on…
Mises MediaAmerican Conquest and the Fall of the Jacksonians
In this episode of Liberty vs. Power, Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop look at the connection between the imperialism of the Jacksonians and the corruption of…
Mises MediaNorm Singleton and an Inside Look at the Ron Paul Revolution
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho Bishop interviews Norm Singleton, senior fellow of the Market Institute and former legislative director for Congressman…
Mises MediaJacksonian Populism and the Trans-Atlantic Persuasion
In this episode of Liberty vs. Power, Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop look at the record of the Jackson administration on trade, spending, and corporate…
Mises MediaBob Murphy vs. Dave Smith on the Johns Hopkins Lockdown Study
Bob explains the friendly exchange he had with Dave Smith regarding the new Johns Hopkins study that concluded lockdowns did little to reduce mortality. Smith…
Mises MediaCan Canadian Truckers Take Down the Tyrannical Trudeau?
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Ash Navabi, a Canadian economist. Ash breaks down the differences in culture and…
Mises MediaHow the Jacksonians Killed the Bank
General Andrew Jackson, fresh off the election of 1828, assumes the office of the presidency, armed with a battle plan to bring down the institutions he blames…
Mises MediaWokism Could Provoke a Global Anti-American Backlash
Wokism and US foreign policy should not be viewed as isolated phenomena but rather inextricably linked concepts given the US’s universalist foreign policy…
Mises MediaBiden's "Historic Growth" Is No Such Thing
Real wages are going down. Debt is skyrocketing. The economy has only partly recovered from an economic disaster. This isn't the "historic growth" Joe Biden…
Mises MediaBob Murphy Admits Steve Patterson Was Right about the Problems with Infinity
Bob has Steve Patterson back on the show, to concede that Steve’s skepticism of higher mathematics was right all along. Specifically, Bob explains how his…
Mises MediaThe Media War on Canadian Truckers: Is Freedom Public Enemy Number One?
For the covid despots, anyone who objected to government commands was the equivalent of a heretic who must be condemned or banished from every place except the…
Mises MediaIs Economics Sexist?
A recent New York Times article featuring economist Stephanie Kelton and her (disastrously misguided) book on Modern Monetary Theory garnered criticisms, but…
Mises MediaWhy Austrians Stress Ordinal Utility
Sometimes people—even other economists—are incredulous that the Austrians deny the possibility of interpersonal utility comparisons. Original Article: "Why…
Mises MediaRising Rents and Cheap Money Flowing—So Apartment Prices Are Soaring
Fannie Mae is helping ensure easy money flows to apartments. That means multifamily prices are heading skyward like asset prices overall. Original Article…
Mises MediaSan Jose's Gun Tax Has Nothing to Do with Reducing Crime
California politicians say "gun owners should cover the costs of gun violence." Apparently, holding actual criminals responsible for their own misdeeds is too…
Mises Media3 Ways Biden's Election Was a Good Thing
In this episode, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop consider the counterfactual of what would have happened if Donald Trump were still president. What would the…