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Mises Media
Podcasts, interviews, lectures, narrated articles and essays, and more. This is the Mises Institute's primary online media catalog.
Episodes
Mises MediaCapitalism vs. Socialism
Is Bernie right to say America has become a socialist country? Jeff Deist joins guest host Judge Andrew P. Napolitano on Kennedy (on Fox Business Network) to…
Mises MediaDeeper Analysis of the Grievance Studies Hoax
In the fall of 2018 three people went public with a long-running hoax in which they’d published fake papers to various feminist, critical studies, etc…
Mises MediaMises and the Renaissance of Austrian Economics
Presented at Hillsdale College's Conference Commemorating the Centenary of the Birth of Ludwig von Mises on September 10, 1981. Special thanks to Bettina Bien…
Mises MediaThe Case Against Political Activism
American politics is in crisis. Is this because of the Constitution, or in spite of it? For many libertarians, the Constitution is a dead letter. Nobody alive…
Mises MediaThe Case for Political Activism
American politics is in crisis. Is this because of the Constitution, or in spite of it? For many libertarians, the Constitution is a dead letter. Nobody alive…
Mises MediaTim Terrell on Misleading Cross-Country Health Care Statistics, and Why Big Business Supports Environmental Regulations
Economist Tim Terrell explains why the common rankings of "health outcomes" are so often biased against the United States, and why big businesses often support…
Mises MediaEven Tyrannical Regimes Ultimately Rest on Public Opinion
Summarizing insights from Mises, Hume, and La Boetie, Bob Murphy argues that even the worst tyrants ultimately stay in power because people obey them. If the…
Mises MediaDon Boudreaux on Austrians, Public Choice, and Debating Free Trade
Don Boudreaux is an economist at George Mason University who blogs at Cafe Hayek. He has a long history with the Austrian and Public Choice schools, and is in…
Mises MediaIndependent NPs: Public Health Threat or Libertarian Step Forward?
Hordes of independent nurse practitioners are on the horizon. Many physicians are raising the alarm bell, but Dr. John Mandrola views things differently.
Mises MediaWhy Progressives Are Anti-Vaxxers When It Comes to the Alt Right
Bob Murphy first explains a standard progressive viewpoint when it comes to dealing with issues like virus outbreaks, underage drinking, and prostitution. Yet…
Mises MediaLyn Ulbricht on the Absurd Trial and Sentencing in the Silk Road Case
Lyn Ulbricht is the mother of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road website. Contrary to the government’s assertions, Lyn argues that her son was hardly…
Mises MediaMises and Destructionism
Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist. Ludwig von Mises and his work remain incredibly prescient and relevant today. The world needs his voice more than ever…
Mises MediaGeoffrey Rose’s Untenable Theory of Population Health
Geoffrey Rose published The Strategy of Preventive Medicine in 1992, and thus gave birth to the “Population Health” movement. In this podcast episode, Dr…
Mises MediaWhy I Am Still an Austrian Economist: My Response to Caplan
In Bob Murphy’s interview of Bryan Caplan, they briefly discussed Bryan’s essay criticizing Austrian economics. At listener request, in this episode, Bob…
Mises MediaMises the Decentralist Hero
Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist. Ludwig von Mises and his work remain incredibly prescient and relevant today. The world needs his voice more than ever…
Mises MediaTareq Haddad on the OPCW Scandal on Syria’s Chemical Weapons
Tareq Haddad was a (recently hired) reporter for Newsweek who was repeatedly rebuffed when trying to cover the emerging story of the Organization for the…
Mises MediaA Case for Christian Pacifism
Bob Murphy gives a pragmatic case for pacifism, appealing to Christians who would like to take "The Sermon on the Mount" literally, but are worried it would…
Mises Media1. The Multinational Enterpriser
From Part I of Defending the Undefendable II, "Trade." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media10. The Automator
From Part II of Defending the Undefendable II, "Labor." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media11. The Smoker
From Part III of Defending the Undefendable II, "Medical." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media12. The Human-Organ Merchant
From Part III of Defending the Undefendable II, "Medical." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media13. Breast-Milk Substitute Purveyor
From Part III of Defending the Undefendable II, "Medical." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media14. Topless in Public
From Part IV of Defending the Undefendable II, "Sex." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media15. Polygamous Marriage
From Part IV of Defending the Undefendable II, "Sex." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media16. Burning Bed
From Part IV of Defending the Undefendable II, "Sex." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media17. The Sexist
From Part V of Defending the Undefendable II, "Discriminators." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media18. Peeping Tom
From Part V of Defending the Undefendable II, "Discriminators." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media19. The Ageist
From Part V of Defending the Undefendable II, "Discriminators." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media2. The Smuggler
From Part I of Defending the Undefendable II, "Trade." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media20. The Homophobe
From Part V of Defending the Undefendable II, "Discriminators." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media21. Stereotyper
From Part V of Defending the Undefendable II, "Discriminators." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media22. The War Toy Manufacturer
From Part VI of Defending the Undefendable II, "Business." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media23. The Colorizer
From Part VI of Defending the Undefendable II, "Business." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media24. The Baby Seller
From Part VI of Defending the Undefendable II, "Business." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media25. Heritage Building Destroyer
From Part VI of Defending the Undefendable II, "Business." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media26. The Bad Samaritan
From Part VII of Defending the Undefendable II, "The Politically Incorrect." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media27. The Duelist
From Part VII of Defending the Undefendable II, "The Politically Incorrect." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media28. The Executioner
From Part VII of Defending the Undefendable II, "The Politically Incorrect." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media29. The Dwarf Thrower
From Part VII of Defending the Undefendable II, "The Politically Incorrect." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media3. British Petroleum
From Part I of Defending the Undefendable II, "Trade." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media30. Intellectual Property Denier
From Part VII of Defending the Undefendable II, "The Politically Incorrect." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media4. Nuclear Energy
From Part I of Defending the Undefendable II, "Trade." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media5. The Corporate Raider
From Part I of Defending the Undefendable II, "Trade." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media6. The Hatchet Man
From Part II of Defending the Undefendable II, "Labor." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media7. The Home Worker
From Part II of Defending the Undefendable II, "Labor." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media8. Picket-Line Crosser
From Part II of Defending the Undefendable II, "Labor." Narrated by Patrick Smith.
Mises Media9. The Daycare Provider
From Part II of Defending the Undefendable II, "Labor." Narrated by Patrick Smith.

Mises MediaForeword to Defending the Undefendable 2
Foreword to Defending the Undefendable II by Ron Paul. Narrated by Patrick Smith.

Mises Media1. Changes in Foreign Trade
Part I: The Economic Legacy of the American Revolution. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media10. The Diplomacy of the Confederation
Part II: The Western Lands and Foreign Policy. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media11. Shays’ Rebellion
Part III: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitutional Convention. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media12. The Annapolis Convention
Part III: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitutional Convention. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media13. The Delegates of the Convention and America’s Great Men
Part III: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitutional Convention. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media14. Elections in the Bicameral Congress
Part IV: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitution. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media15. The Nature of National Power
Part IV: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitution. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media16. The Debate over Representation in Congress
Part IV: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitution. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media17. Strengthening the Executive and Judiciary
Part IV: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitution. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
Mises Media18. The Preliminary Draft
Part IV: The Nationalists Triumph: The Constitution. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.