Connor O'Keeffe

Articles

The Economic Destruction of Trump’s War Goes Far Beyond High Gas Prices

04/08/2026 Mises Wire Connor O'Keeffe

This war is not just making energy more expensive, it’s knocking out the higher order goods the global structure of production depends on. This has already locked in dangerous shortages in critical industries like healthcare, food production, and much more.

Our Problem Isn’t Kings; It’s the Presidency

04/01/2026 Mises Wire Connor O'Keeffe

To call Trump’s actions king-like is to greatly understate the problem. What we actually face is a massive, self-amplifying executive branch that makes deranged presidents far more dangerous than an actual king could ever be.

The Immorality of Trump’s War with Iran Matters

03/25/2026 Mises Wire Connor O'Keeffe

Anyone who cares about American greatness must also refuse to allow us to become the kind of society that shrugs off the crimes our government commits in our name and with our money.

Media

Is a Ceasefire Happening? + Should Christians be Socialist?

04/09/2026 Connor O'Keeffe Ryan McMaken Tho Bishop

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho look at the updates on the Iran war front, including whether or not a ceasefire will last and recent reporting on Israel's influence on Trump's war decision. Plus, discussion about a recent Tucker Carlson Show guest and his view that Christianity is inherently socialist.

The Economic Destruction of Trump’s War Goes Far Beyond High Gas Prices

04/08/2026 Connor O'Keeffe

Trump Is Right on Birthright Citizenship

04/02/2026 Connor O'Keeffe Ryan McMaken Tho Bishop

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho discuss Pam Bondi being fired, the SCOTUS taking up Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, and the difference between realist and naive libertarians.

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