Recent Podcast Episodes
The Gender Feminist–New Left–Marxist Axis Attacks All Civil Society
Gender feminism, the New Left, and Marxism all share an anticapitalist stance and the framework of class struggle. The difference is that gender feminism, the New Left, and their ideological heir have redefined the antagonists.
Federal Judge: Pennsylvania’s Stay-at-Home Order Is an Assault on Human Rights
What’s with the Rich Kid Revolutionaries?
It seems that the rest of us will be forced to suffer as egalitarian rich kids work out their psychological problems through some window-smashing therapy.
Richard Ebeling Fills in the History of the Austrian School
As a master of the history of economic thought, as well as a personal participant in some of the major events, Richard recounts to Bob some of the important history of the Austrian School in the 20th century.
Howard Buffett: Against Legal Plunder
The commandment "Thou shalt not steal" was not to be abolished outright. That would offend too many. So the commandment was simply modified to "Thou shalt not steal—except by majority vote."
Roosevelt’s Fraud at Yalta and the Mirage of the “Good War”
The fact that Yalta can now clearly be seen to have been a betrayal is another reason to be wary when pundits and talk show hosts jump on the bandwagon for the next killing spree abroad.
The EU’s Drive toward Political Centralization Will Doom Its Economy
Europe needs more than ever the principles that made it successful: decentralization, free trade, and sound markets.
Human Diversity and Individual Instruction
One of the worst injustices committed by states is the prevention of parental teaching of their own children. Parental instruction conforms to the ideal arrangement. It is, after all, individualized instruction.
The Origins of the 2 Percent Inflation Target
Janet Yellen was concerned that low inflation could "paralyze the economy," especially during economic downturns.
The Saving Problem in America: Alternatives and Reforms
Savings are the foundation for a productive and advanced economy. Unfortunately, governments insist on policies that make it harder for ordinary people to save.
Inflation as a Tool of the Radical Left
It becomes clear that ramping up inflation is a tool for those who wish to overthrow the existing economic and social order—to get rid of what little is left of the free market system.
The Collapsing Universities—and What We Can Do about It
It is sad that the contemporary American university has sunk so low from the heights of medieval Oxford, Cambridge, Paris, and Salamanca. Fortunately, private alternatives are still available.
It’s Far Too Late to Think Lockdowns Can Make Covid-19 Go Away
Far from stopping the spread of covid-19, lockdowns, only push deaths into the future. Unless a vaccine is imminent or a 100 percent total lockdown is imposed, lockdown won't cause big reductions in total deaths.
The Fed Is Planning Another Ultralong Period of Ultralow Rates
Alexander Hamilton: Centralist and Nationalist
If you like high taxes, crony capitalism, central banking, and a central authority that can regulate everything you do, thank Alexander Hamilton.
Comparing Latin America’s Economic Models: Left vs. Right
Twenty-first-century socialism, which has been so popular in Latin America for many years, has failed in a way that mirrors the failure of twentieth-century socialism in other parts of the world.
Jeff Deist on Nashville Officials Withholding Covid Numbers
What lessons can future generations learn from the stupidity of governments shutting down economies on bogus information? Are mainstream journalists sacrosanct in our culture?
How Government-Owned Streets Prevent Effective Law Enforcement
Damian Carabello on Surprise Billing: Through the Looking Glass
Dr. Damian Carabello discusses the depths insurance companies go to make sure they end up on top.