Recent Podcast Episodes
Latest Employment Numbers
Mark Thornton explains what the latest government employment report really tells us.
The Usefulness of Austrian Economics
Peter G. Klein explains how Austrian Economics offers unique insights.
Is Marijuana Legalization Really a Disaster?
Mark Thornton responds to former DEA administrator Peter Bensinger's claim that the legalization of marijuana is a "disaster".
Problems with the CPI
Peter Klein answers a viewer's question, and discusses the growing evidence of asset price inflation.
Leaving the Federal Reserve System
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton explains fractional reserve banking and describes how we can ease our way out of the Federal Reserve
Can Government Create Innovation?
Peter Klein explains why the Obama administration can't create innovative manufacturing hubs by simply throwing around taxpayer's money.
Why We Should Sell Alcohol at College Football Games
Mark Thornton presents the case for selling beer at college football games.
This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.
The Entire Banking and Money System Is Broken
Interviewed by host Andy Duncan, Jeff Deist discusses how Austrian economics can help make people wealthier, and how to gain practical knowledge ab
The History of the Dollar
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton describes the history of the dollar from a silver coin to its current fiat status.
Monetary Chaos
Interviewed by host Tom Woods, Joe Salerno talks about the Fed, the Great Depression, currency wars, deflation, and why governments hate cash.
How the Government Wrecks the Economy
Interviewed by Merlin Rothfeld and John O’Donnell, Bob Murphy illustrates how government interference with the market economy leads to human
What is Money?
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
Matt Drudge and Information Overload
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014.
Inflation as a Stealth Tax
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
Faculty Panel—Inflation: Causes, Consequences, and Cure
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Featuring Jeff Deist, Daniel J. Sanchez, Peter G. Klein, and Mark Thornton.
How Inflation Hurts Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
Hyperinflation
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
The Economy, the End of Prohibition, and the Articles of Confederation
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark discusses the current economic situation, the end of Prohibition, the Articles of Confederation, and several
The History of U.S. Central Banks
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton discusses the first three central banks in the United States.