Recent Podcast Episodes

Pennsylvania is telling hospitals to distribute covid-19 drugs based on race. Those from "disadvantaged communities" get the drugs first.

Dr. Robert Murphy joins Jeff Deist to breakdown Rothbard's exposition of money in an Austrian framework.

Jeff Deist joins David Gornoski to critique the DNC and their pro-war and divisive policies. 

Dr. Gabriela Gomes joins the show to discuss how herd immunity thresholds are estimated, and why she thinks classic models are flawed and must incorporate a measure of variation in individual susceptibility.

Central bankers are saying two things at once. First, they say that negative interest rates are a natural historical development. But then they say negative rates are an essential tool central banks are using to manipulate the economy.

A recent article authored by Dr. Norman Wang on the history and current state of affirmative action programs in medical schools and cardiology departments has led to a storm of controversy and to Dr. Wang’s demotion as fellowship program director. 

There are many reasons we should be skeptical of the GDP statistic. But it is nonetheless important to understand how it is calculated.

George Reisman talks with Bob Murphy and shares anecdotes about his experiences with Mises and Rand.

Like it or not, libertarians have divided themselves along left-right lines. Here's a brief explanation.

Fed bugs sound like real estate agents in reverse: there is never a good time to buy gold.

Dr. Marion Mass and Dr. Rupali Chadha join the show to discuss the role of middlemen in healthcare, and how the recent White House executive order to eliminate middlemen will change the healthcare landscape.

Populists need a status quo to oppose, but now Trump stands as the incumbent.

Anish Koka and Michel Accad discuss lockdowns in light of the experience of the last few months.

The political entrepreneur succeeds by using the implicit violence of government to cripple his competitors and harm consumers. The market entrepreneur, on the other hand, makes his fortune by providing consumers with products they need at prices they can afford.

The “cure” to the current crisis that is forced upon all Europeans now is not just worse than the disease; it is the disease.

The crisis we faced in 2008 has not gone away, as we failed to heed its warning to change course and reduce debt levels. Instead, it has become bigger and more dangerous.

This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Kodak's newly announced $765 million loan is just another case of DC picking winners and losers.

Bob first observes that the Left (institutionally) hates Christianity, and that standard explanations, such as its alleged bigotry, don't explain why the Left gives Islam a pass.

 The value of a paper dollar originates from its historical link to commodity money—which happens to be gold—and not government decree or social convention.