Recent Podcast Episodes

The 1866 civil rights law was historical not because it promised racial equality but because it changed the legal relationship between the states and the federal government.

By appealing to the self-interest of buyers and sellers, capitalism foils attempts by lawmakers to create racially constructed limits on voluntary exchange. Capitalism undermines racism.

More than two decades ago, the Federal Reserve joined with the federal government to make housing more affordable. The first housing bubble popped in 2008, and a second bubble is on its way to bursting.

Alexander Hamilton hated decentralization, and wanted a strong central government, high taxes, and a central bank. Hamilton's legacy today dominates in Washington, DC.

Recorded in front of a live audience at the 2024 Mises University, Bob discusses recent market turbulence with Mark Thornton.

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on August 3, 2024.

The state and all of its minions are all in the business of confusing the public into thinking the state is benevolent and omnipotent and wonderful.

"Self-determination, imperialism, and secession are three ways of looking at the same object."

"There are different ways that we can take what we've learned here at Mises U and apply it."

Mark Thornton reviews Philip Duffy's book about the mysterious Irish banker Richard Cantillon.

We have reason to be optimistic about the future.

"You go to college not so much because of the educational characteristics, and maybe not just because of the signaling, but maybe because it's just a lot of fun."

"Look up the Mises Institute and you'll find the answer."

Austrian economists love economic inequality.

A brief overview of how we can look at economic and environmental issues with an Austrian perspective.

Austrian economics in practice.

Malinformation is information which may be true, but causes the receiver, the recipient of that malinformation, to become more distrustful of the government.

People are tempted to think we need government regulation and intervention in product safety.

Bestow favors and implement graft.

Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on August 1, 2024.