Podcasts

Mark Thornton discusses a lesser-known factor in the American Civil War: the Confederate “impressment” policy and its impact at Vicksburg.

Polish professor of political theory Łukasz Dominiak joins us to talk about how Poland embraced a market economy after the Cold War ended.  We discuss some of the factors behind Poland's rise from poverty. 

Mark Thornton reflects on the persistent misconceptions about capitalism in America and offers up a "Marxist interpretation" of our dilemma.

Ryan McMaken looks at how classical liberals' pro-peace foreign policy was defeated by a century of war propaganda beginning with the First World War. 

With the resurrection of Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower project set for completion around 2027, could another global economic crisis be imminent?

Political Scientist Joseph Solis-Mullen joins Ryan McMaken to review Ralph Raico's newly published lectures on politics in the West. We recommend this book for all who want a pro-freedom history of political thought.

Mark Thornton digs into the gold-silver ratio—its wild swings, its history, and what it might mean for investors and the world at large.

California economist and resident/victim William Anderson joins us to talk about the absurdity of California's bullet train plan, and how it ignores economic realities. 

Mark Thornton cuts through the noise to explore the real economic threats facing America.

Historian Chris Calton joins Ryan McMaken to discuss both the upsides and the downsides of Trump's first 100 days.