Media and Culture

On this episode of Power & Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho celebrate Presidents' Day by talking about the best and worst presidents in American history. 

While the Voter ID debate consumes the airwaves with political debate, the real issue is not who is elected, but the unelected elites that hold power. Even if Voter ID passes, the new law will not change the real structure of power.

The Civil Rights Act, first passed in 1964, is falsely connected with freedom. In reality, this law severely restricts individual liberty and replaces it with coercive government acts.

Why does such a strong love of freedom appear both among towering intellects and among those of far more modest cognitive means?

The Civil Rights Act, first passed in 1964, is falsely connected with freedom. In reality, this law severely restricts individual liberty and replaces it with coercive government acts.

Joshua Mawhorter joins Ryan and Connor to talk about the dueling Superbowl Halftime Shows, the latest jobs report, and Trump’s deadly and counterproductive deportation operation in Minnesota.

What happens when historical fiction becomes a more accurate portrayal than the version of history given by mainstream historians?

What happens when historical fiction becomes a more accurate portrayal than the version of history given by mainstream historians?

The modern state doesn’t get its power from the consent of the governed. Instead, it creates crises and then uses coercion to demand obedience.

Understanding history is not about understanding formulas or narratives. Instead, we must understand the people who made history, their motives, and their goals.