Manufacturing Jobs Are Overrated
It is a myth that "we don't make things in America anymore." Thanks to automation, we simply need fewer people to make more stuff.
Recent Podcast Episodes
The Myth of America’s “Stingy” Welfare State
With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone.
Michael Boldin Makes the Case Against Jeff Sessions
Jeff Deist and Michael Boldin discuss how to fight back against the cult of federal supremacy.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 6: William Walker vs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
Chris Calton concludes the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Dan Mitchell: Is There an Endgame for US Debt?
Dan Mitchell and Jeff Deist discuss the biggest threat to American prosperity.
Lack of Police Accountability Shows the “Social Contract” Isn’t Working
Ryan McMaken discusses how government agents and agencies are often not held accountable for their actions.
Meaningless Words Alert: Neoconservatives are Now “Classical Liberals”
The term "classical liberal" always has been a misnomer, in that it presupposes an earlier or undiluted form of liberalism that must be distinguished semantically and temporally when discussing liberalism today.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 5: President William Walker
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
What Caused the Irish Potato Famine?
Was the Potato Famine an ecological accident, as historians usually say, or a politically created one?
3 Ways the Critics Get Praxeology Wrong
Many critics of Mises are attacking a caricature of what Mises called praxeology — which is simply logic applied to human choice, or action.
Stop Blaming Mexican Violence on American Guns
Ryan McMaken discusses the rising homicide rate in Mexico, and addresses the argument that most illegal guns in Mexico are from the United States.
Ryan McMaken on Privatized Approaches to Gun Violence
Jeff Deist and Ryan McMaken apply market incentives to school security.
Security Works at Disney — But Can’t Work at a Public School?
Ryan McMaken discusses issues surrounding public school security measures in response to school shootings — and addresses some arguments made against increasing security.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 4: War in Nicaragua
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Michael Malice on North Korea’s “Economy”
Michael Malice and Jeff Deist discuss the bizarre economics of life in a country with virtually no outside trade.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 3: The Republic of Nicaragua
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Mark Thornton: Is the Bust Here?
With stock markets in turmoil earlier this week, Mark Thornton and Jeff Deist discuss booms and busts.
Filibuster in Nicaragua, Part 2: Nicaragua Conquered
Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.
Daniel McAdams on the Real Cost of “Defense”
Jeff Deist and Daniel McAdams discuss the true costs of war.
