Recent Podcast Episodes
How Do We Stop Rising Healthcare Costs?
Peter Klein articulates several reasons why our current "Healthcare System" is so expensive, and explains how only the free market can halt the escalating costs.
Leaving the Federal Reserve System
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton explains fractional reserve banking and describes how we can ease our way out of the Federal Reserve
Can Government Create Innovation?
Peter Klein explains why the Obama administration can't create innovative manufacturing hubs by simply throwing around taxpayer's money.
Why We Should Sell Alcohol at College Football Games
Mark Thornton presents the case for selling beer at college football games.
This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Clay Barnett.
The Entire Banking and Money System Is Broken
Interviewed by host Andy Duncan, Jeff Deist discusses how Austrian economics can help make people wealthier, and how to gain practical knowledge ab
The History of the Dollar
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton describes the history of the dollar from a silver coin to its current fiat status.
Monetary Chaos
Interviewed by host Tom Woods, Joe Salerno talks about the Fed, the Great Depression, currency wars, deflation, and why governments hate cash.
How the Government Wrecks the Economy
Interviewed by Merlin Rothfeld and John O’Donnell, Bob Murphy illustrates how government interference with the market economy leads to human
How Inflation Hurts Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
Hyperinflation
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
What is Money?
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
Matt Drudge and Information Overload
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014.
Inflation as a Stealth Tax
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.
Faculty Panel—Inflation: Causes, Consequences, and Cure
Presented at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama; 11 April 2014. Featuring Jeff Deist, Daniel J. Sanchez, Peter G. Klein, and Mark Thornton.
The Economy, the End of Prohibition, and the Articles of Confederation
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark discusses the current economic situation, the end of Prohibition, the Articles of Confederation, and several
The History of U.S. Central Banks
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton discusses the first three central banks in the United States.
The Minsky Moment
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Joe Salerno discusses the peak of the business cycle and the ensuing financial crisis.
Behind the Numbers
Interviewed by Merlin Rothfeld and John O’Donnell, Shawn Ritenour explains the truth behind the government’s economic data and the curr
Is Janet Yellen Good for the Dollar?
Interviewed by host Alan Butler, Mark Thornton discusses the reality of the U.S. dollar, prices, and goods.