Recent Podcast Episodes

Three days before the major battle, regiments from the Army of Northeastern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac skirmish on the southeastern point of the Manassas battle site.

The life and work of the 19th century economist and statesman, Claude-Frédéric Bastiat (1801–1850), are highlighted by Guido Hülsmann.

Anish Koka and Michel Accad have fun discussing the controversies about blood pressure guidelines with guest Dr. Swapnil Hiremath.

Jacob Huebert and Jeff Deist break down the libertarian perspective on Janus vs. AFSCME.

Chris Calton tells the story of the Army of the Shenandoah and the Army of Pennsylvania, leading up to the First Battle of Bull Run.

Richard Cantillon (1680–1734) was perhaps the most important and influential economist of all time, though few people have ever heard of him.

What is the best way to curtail unwarranted therapies? Should there be more top down regulations or is it possible that more health care freedom will lead to less utilization?

Caitlin Long explains how blockchain technology might blow up the financial service and banking industries.

The war in Virginia begins with a few minor skirmishes following the Union occupation of Alexandria and Arlington.

Lucas Engelhardt explains the many contributions of an early precursor to not only the Austrian school but to the whole of economic thought.

Shared decision-making has become a sacred cow of medical ethics almost overnight. Anish Koka and Michel Accad review the history of this concept and why it is contrary to a sound doctor-patient relationship.

Ryan McMaken and Jeff Deist discuss the California ballot measure that would split the Golden State into three distinct parts.

After the Pratt Street Riot, President Lincoln and General Scott take more drastic measures to secure Maryland for the Union.

Per Bylund explains the many contributions of Jean-Baptiste Say, a precursor to the Austrian School of economics. 

G. Keith Smith outlines his experience founding the Surgery Center of Oklahoma and makes the case for free markets.

Baltimore citizens resist the movement of the Union troops, leading to the first blood spilled in combat during the Civil War.

David Gordon discusses Murray Rothbard’s contributions to economic theory and their broader historical context.

Danielle DiMartino Booth exposes how the Fed benefits elites at the expense of ordinary people.

Yuri Maltsev details how politics, bureaucracy, and self-dealing monetary planners work against the cause of peace and prosperity.