Podcast
08. The Dangerous Business of Public Reporting
Anish Koka and Michel Accad discuss the effects of public reporting of outcomes on the behavior of physicians, and the real-life consequences of these misguided healthcare policies.
Dr. Yuri Maltsev on Socialism’s Resurgence
Jeff Deist and Yuri Maltsev discuss why western progressives, academics, elites, and media won't let go of their socialist project.
The Bombardment of Fort Sumter
Chris Calton tells the incredible story of one of the most significant episodes in the history of the United States.
Who is Carl Menger?
Jeff Deist discusses the major contributions of Carl Menger (1840–1921), founder of the Austrian school of economics.
“Real Socialism” Has Indeed Been Tried — And It’s Been a Disaster
Capitalism doesn't have to be implemented in a "pure" form for its benefits to be realized. Meanwhile, socialists must make excuses for repeated failures.
07. “No tears for you!” Say the Pharmascolds
Anish Koka and Michel Accad discuss a tweet and a paper claiming that pharmaceutical companies don’t even need to produce effective drugs anymore.
Jeff Deist on Libertarian Division
Jeff Deist joins Tom Woods to discuss libertarianism, left and right, and ongoing divisions within the movement.
The Crisis at Fort Sumter
Chris Calton analyzes Lincoln’s momentous—and historically controversial—decision.
06. “Real ACOs have never been tried!”
Mandated “value-based” payment schemes have been a disaster from the get-go, but it seems that central planners never lose hope.