Recent Podcast Episodes
Marxism versus Libertarianism: Two Types of Internationalism
Internationalism in the interpretation of libertarian philosophy and Marxist doctrine are two completely different concepts. One is a natural outcome of human cooperation. The other is pure myth.
The Historical Origins of Modern American War Crimes
In many ways, the American war crimes of Korea and Vietnam were a continuation of American military conduct in the Civil War and during the Indian wars.
The Federal Reserve’s Assault on Savers Continues
Any economist should have been able to see that having the monetary spigot on full blast to “stimulate” would raise prices down the road. We are now down that road.
Will Hungary and Poland be the Next Victims of US/EU Regime Change?
Not even the US’s ostensible allies can escape. NATO members Hungary and Poland were called "totalitarian regimes" by Biden because the two countries have run afoul of the West's ruling elite.
The Fed’s Inflation Is behind the Supply Chain Mess
The idea that supply chain problems are “driving inflation” gets the causation backward. It’s money supply inflation that’s causing the supply chain problems, not the other way around.
Contract Rights Are Not the Same as Natural Rights
Contracts are voidable and thoroughly changeable. They can be totally ignored with the consent of both parties. But natural rights are not like contracts and can't be abolished even with consent.
The Tragedy of the Government’s Ban on Human Organ Sales
New tech shows some light at the end of the tunnel. But for decades, government bans on a market for human organs has condemned millions of people to early deaths and immense pain.
Protectionism Is Immoral, Unjust, and Corrupt
If a businessman pulls a gun on a customer and demands 20 percent more for a product, that is robbery. If a politician intervenes to the same effect, it is fair trade.
Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America
Recorded in St. Petersburg, Florida on October 21, 2021.
A Global Fiat Currency: “One Ring to Rule Them All”
The One Ring of power stands for the particularly evil idea of creating a state of states, a world government, a world state. A one-world fiat currency is similarly dangerous.
Panel: “Realistic Prospects for Secession and Decentralization”
Recorded in St. Petersburg, Florida on October 22, 2021.
Digitalization Could Move Medical Care beyond “Government Healthcare”
Government healthcare is centrally planned healthcare. Innovations in the decentralized "digitalization" of medicine could finally move medicine back in the direction of markets.
Election 2021 Autopsy: Dem Disaster in VA
"Let's Go Brandon!" scored an early win in Virginia, and hurt Democrats in New Jersey.
Why Interventionist Economists Love to Talk about Externalities
Step 1: claim that only government can solve the problem of "externalities." Step 2: claim that externalities are everywhere. Step 3: send in bureaucrats to solve every "problem" caused by externalities.
Thanks to Central Banks, the Old Investment Rules Don’t Apply Anymore
Thanks to central banks' easy money policies, historically low interest rates and a desperate search for yield have created new danger zones for investors trying to stay out of trouble.