Recent Podcast Episodes
Chapter 6: The Jeffersonian Revolution and the Defeat of Hamilton
Part II: The Hamiltonian Era, 1790–1801.
Chapter 11: Erecting the American System: Sectional Fissures
Part IV: The Era of Corruption, 1817–1829.
Chapter 16: Resurrecting the American System: The Growth of Imperialism
Part V: The Failed Jacksonian Revolution, 1829–1849.
With 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?
Chapter 9: President Madison: The Empire of Power
Part III: The Failed Jeffersonian Revolution, 1801–1817.
Elections 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 are deemed "impaired."
The 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 for the freedom to earn a living.
The 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.”
Today’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.
Austria 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 country to mandate vaccination for all adults.
What 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 identify said loopholes.
The 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?
War Sanctions
Jeff and Bob discuss Biden's SOTU, the immorality of sanctions, and Fed chair Powell's pregnant comments.
Is the US Insane Enough to Start a War with Russia?
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the fallout from the first week of the Ukraine-Russian conflict.
American Conquest and the Fall of the Jacksonians
Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop discuss the connection between the imperialism of the Jacksonians and the corruption of America as an "empire of liberty."
Norm Singleton and an Inside Look at the Ron Paul Revolution
Tho Bishop and Norm Singleton discuss the experience of being an Austro-libertarian within the belly of DC.
Jacksonian Populism and the Trans-Atlantic Persuasion
Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop look at the record of the Jackson administration.
Bob 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.