Recent Podcast Episodes

Why do people become libertarians? What attracts them to Austrian economics?

Sponsored by Michael and Lisa Keller.

Sponsored by Thomas and Lisa Dierl.

Hans Hoppe theorized that monarchs, as opposed to democratically-elected political authorities, would have lower time preferences and would be less likely to engage in reckless government spending. Unfortunately, at least one Medieval Danish king acted like a modern politician.

Keynesians claim that the source of economic growth is consumer spending. Austrians know that net savings are the key to a growing economy.

Sponsored by Wilfried and Barbara Puscher.

Not satisfied with the futile and destructive wars it has fought in this century, leaders of the US Armed Forces now want reinstatement of the draft. Instead, perhaps our government should give peace a chance.

Governments are using intimidation to regulate independent journalists on the decentralized internet.

The recent attacks in Israel are a horrific reminder of how lightly guarded civilization is from savagery.

Is there a way out of the seemingly intractable demands that trans athletes who are "transitioning" from male to female be permitted to compete with female athletes? There may be a free-market solution.

In the wake of the Arab Oil Embargo of 50 years ago, Congress banned U.S. export sales of crude oil. The results were different than what government "experts" imagined.

Mark contemplates the political divides in America and around the world. But, there is a tried and true solution.

While the prospect of Javier Milei being elected president of Argentina is attractive, his plan to "dollarize" the Argentine economy will fall well short of hopes and expectations.

No matter the situation, bank CEOs believe that the Big Score is just around the corner. Then reality hits.

Jonathan Newman rejoins Bob to explore more of the mechanics and political implications of the Fed's current state of insolvency.

Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall.

The recent attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians have led to justified outrage. But will Israel's response also kill innocent people? Murray Rothbard has words of wisdom on this subject.

The indomitable Dr. Naomi Wolf discusses her exposé of the covid crime.

Hamas's invasion of Israel happened in spite of decades of US intervention and spending in favor of Tel Aviv. Yet, this ongoing conflict has nothing at all to do with the safety and security of the United States itself. It's time for the US to get out. 

Climate alarmism dominates the news cycle, but perhaps people be more alarmed by massive federal budget deficits and runaway entitlement spending.