This Is a Slow-Motion Nationalization of the Economy
As real wages decline and middle-class savings are depleted, the government expands its influence, garnering support from a substantial portion of the populace.
Recent Podcast Episodes
The Keynesian Multiplier Fairy Tale
Vegas expected Renato “Sound Money” Moicano to lose his UFC fight against Benoit Saint Denis. Instead, he won and used the opportunity to promote the work of another Austrian economist. This time, it was Hans-Hermann Hoppe.
Ludwig von Mises, Hero
“In 1988, Murray Rothbard wrote a great monograph called Ludwig von Mises: Scholar, Creator, Hero. I'd like to concentrate today on the third of the qualities, Mises as a hero.”
Einstein Was the Greatest Physicist but Was Economically Illiterate
Einstein's name is synonymous with brilliance, yet his great intelligence did not translate to logical economic thinking. Instead, Einstein embraced socialism, thinking that one could guide an economy like one guides a mathematical equation.
Can America Survive Global De-Dollarization?
While the US dollar is the world's “reserve” currency—at least for now—the reckless spending and money creation policies of the US government place the dollar in peril.
The Regime Wants Appalachia To Suffer
Would America’s federal government deliberately undermine recovery efforts to try to achieve its own desired political ends? Of course.
The Problem with Trump’s Pro-Tariff “Tax Reform”
Trump’s tax reform just replaces one tax with another. And would probably result in higher taxes.
Was Ricardo’s Comparative Advantage Really Different From What Adam Smith Said About Foreign Trade?
In this episode, Murphy clarifies what is right and wrong on comparative advantage.
Prohibition: The Sword of the State
Prohibition is one way the government swings the fist of violence into our daily lives.
It’s Good to Be Skeptical of Elections
As with any other government-controlled institution, a high level of public skepticism about elections is healthy.
Playing With Fire and Its Critics
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Jonathan Newman joins Ryan and Tho to discuss the Mises Institute’s new documentary, Playing With Fire: Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve.
What is Bolstering the Chinese Economy?
Tom DiLorenzo appears on Stacy Washington NOW to explain why there is no shortcut to economic prosperity.
More Money, More Problems
Tom DiLorenzo appears on the Two Mikes podcast to discuss the Federal Reserve.
Simple Counters to Simplistic Critiques of Austrian Economics
Critics of Austrian economics often claim that real economic events are too complex to be dealt with via free markets. However, because Austrian economics is based upon understanding human action, it better explains why economic intervention routinely fails.
