Best The Soho Forum Debates Podcasts (2024)

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Did COVID Come From a Lab? 1:33:13

2h ago1:33:13

1:33:13

Best-selling science and technology author Matt Ridley and University of Utah virologist Stephen Goldstein debate the resolution: "It is likely that the SARS-CoV-2 virus originated in the Wuhan laboratory in China." Defending the resolution is Ridley, the author of 10 books, including Viral: The Search for the Origin of COVID-19. He sat in the U.K.…

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What's the Best Argument for Libertarianism? 1:39:31

6d ago1:39:31

1:39:31

Free State Project activist Dennis Pratt and Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein debate the resolution, "A better way to persuade more people of libertarianism is to convince them of the ethics stemming from self-ownership and the non-aggression principle, without relying primarily on consequentialist/utilitarian arguments." Dennis Pratt, a libertaria…

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Debate: Austrian vs. Chicago Economics 1:34:11

8d ago1:34:11

1:34:11

Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein and Chicago school economist David Friedman debate the resolution, "The Austrian economics of Mises and Rothbard contains economic intuitions that are important, correct, and missing from Chicago School economics." Taking the affirmative was Gene Epstein, the director of the Soho Forum and former economics and books…

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Glenn Greenwald and Alan Dershowitz Debate Bombing Iran 1:52:08

2M ago1:52:08

1:52:08

Professor and legal scholar Alan Dershowitz and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Glenn Greenwald debate the resolution, "The U.S. should strike Iran's nuclear facilities." Taking the affirmative is Dershowitz, an American lawyer and law professor known for his work in U.S. constitutional law and American criminal law. From 1964 to 2013, he taught …

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A Soho Forum Discussion of COVID with Tom Woods 1:33:11

3M ago1:33:11

1:33:11

Important Update from The Soho Forum: "[We regret] to inform you of a significant change to tonight's debate between Brent Orrell and Tom Woods. Unfortunately, Brent Orrell will not be able to participate as his granddaughter tragically passed away over the weekend. Our hearts go out to Brent and his family during this difficult time. In light of t…

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e136—Per Bylund, Mises Institute Senior Fellow 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Mises Institute Senior Fellow Per Bylund joins Aaron to talk about his recent book, How to Think About the Economy: A Primer, as well as the connection between social media and democracy and the economics of AI. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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Did Capitalism Fail During the Pandemic? 1:32:22

4M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Joe Nocera of The Free Press and Gene Epstein of The Soho Forum debate the resolution, "Capitalism has been a key factor in leaving the United States unprepared to address the COVID-19 pandemic." Taking the affirmative is Nocera, a columnist for The Free Press and co-author (with Bethany McLean) of The Big Fail: What the Pandemic Revealed About Who…

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What's the Root Cause of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? 1:28:38

5M ago1:28:38

1:28:38

Reporter and podcaster Eli Lake and author Jeremy Hammond debated the resolution, "The root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the Palestinians' rejection of Israel's right to exist." Taking the affirmative is Lake, the former senior national security correspondent for The Daily Beast and Newsweek. He is currently a reporter at The Free P…

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e135—Tom Woods on the COVID madness 43:54

5M ago43:54

43:54

Tom Woods joins Aaron to discuss his new book, Diary of a Psychosis: How Public Health Disgraced Itself During COVID Mania. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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Must Government Fund Science? 1:29:40

6M ago1:29:40

1:29:40

M. Anthony (Tony) Mills of the American Enterprise Institute and Terence Kealey of The Cato Institute debate the resolution, "Government must play a role in fostering scientific and technological progress by funding basic research." Defending the resolution is Mills, a senior fellow and director of the Center for Technology, Science, and Energy at …

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e134—Chris Darnell, vice char of LPTN 50:37

6M ago50:37

50:37

Chris "Bootleg" Darnell (vice chair of LPTN and host of Not a Real Podcast) updates Aaron on how the LP and other activists in Tennessee are fighting for 2A rights, Defend the Guard legislation, and ballot access. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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e133—Bob Murphy on the morality and practicality of pacifism 1:21:09

7M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

On a very special Christmas episode of Decentralized Revolution, Bob Murphy (host of The Bob Murphy Show, author of Choice Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action) joins Aaron Harris to discuss his views on the morality and practicality of pacifism. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescauc…

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Social Media Censorship and The First Amendment 1:31:15

7M ago1:31:15

1:31:15

Should the federal government be able to "urge," "encourage," "pressure," or "induce" social media companies into censoring free speech about COVID-19? A recent ruling in federal court said no. That ruling is the subject of this month's Soho Forum Debate between law professor Kate Klonick and professor of medicine Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The resoluti…

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Will AI Destroy Humanity? 1:45:53

8M ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Susan Schneider of the Center for the Future Mind and AI entrepreneur Jobst Landgrebe debate the resolution, "Artificial intelligence poses a threat to the survival of humanity that must be actively addressed by government." For the affirmative is Schneider, the director of the Center for the Future Mind at Florida Atlantic University. She previous…

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e132—Joseph Solis-Mullen, author of The Fake China Threat 47:57

8M ago47:57

47:57

Joseph Solis-Mullen joins Liam McCollum to discuss Solis-Mullen's new book, The Fake China Threat. To buy The Fake China Threat, click HERE TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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e131—Derrick Broze, liberty activist and independent journalist 1:19:27

8M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Derrick Broze talks about how and why he was kicked off the ballot in his run for Houston mayor—and how a ballot issue he spearheaded might significantly limit the power of the eventual winning candidate. Livestreamed on Nov. 6, 2023 TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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e130—Kyle Anzalone on Palestine/Israel, Ukraine & Taiwan. 1:12:20

9M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Kyle Anzalone (The Libertarian Institute and Antiwar.com) joins Aaron Harris to discuss how the Washington War Party is making things worse in Palestine/Israel, Ukraine & Taiwan. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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e129—Nathan Polsky and the Texas rEVOLution 39:54

9M ago39:54

39:54

Nathan Polsky is running for chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas and looking to bring big changes there. He joins Michael Heise to talk about his plans, his history in the movement, and the Project Decentralized revolution strategy. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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Will Electric Cars Disappoint Environmentalists? 1:36:29

9M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

The Manhattan Institute's Mark Mills and InOrbis CEO Rosario Fortugno debate the resolution, "Between now and 2035, electric vehicles in the consumer market will disappoint environmentalists by remaining a product bought mainly by the well-heeled minority." Taking the affirmative is Mills, a Manhattan Institute senior fellow, a faculty fellow at No…

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Decentralized Revolution #128—Colorado rEVOLution! w/ Jessica Fenske (@ForestMommy) & Hannah Goodman (@ChairLPCO). 1:12:13

10M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Colorado is leading the charge on the Project Decentralized Revolution Strategy with solid local wins, more great local candidates and a strategy to play kingmaker in larger elections—Jessica Fenske (@ForestMommy) & Hannah Goodman (@ChairLPCO) talk it over with @MisesChair, @creatrix_ttv, and @libertyaaron. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice m…

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e127—Dr. Michael Rectenwald 1:34:09

10M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Dr. Michael Rectenwald joins Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop & Aaron Harris to talk about why he's launched his bid for the 2024 LP presidential nomination. Recorded live at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, 9/17/23. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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Would Anarcho-Capitalism Be a Disaster? 1:26:05

10M ago1:26:05

1:26:05

Chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute Yaron Brook and George Mason University professor Bryan Caplan debate the resolution, "Anarcho-capitalism would definitely be a complete disaster for humanity." Taking the affirmative is Brook, host of The Yaron Brook Show. He was the executive director of The Ayn Rand Institute from 2000 to 2017 and is now the ch…

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e126—Jim Babka on the Hidden History of the LP's Success 1:38:56

10M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

Jim Babka (president of Downsize DC) joins Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop, and Aaron Harris to talk about his memories of working with Harry Browne and how the Browne campaigns led to significant growth in membership and financial support for the LP—and how the LP can re-create that success. From the weekly livestream of Decentralized Revolution on S…

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e125—How's the LP doing? with Dave Casey 1:22:11

10M ago1:22:11

1:22:11

Dave Casey joins Michael Heise and Aaron Harris to discuss the Libertarian Party's options in the upcoming 2024 presidential election year. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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e124—How We Win: Bill Schult & James Cook 1:22:35

10M ago1:22:35

1:22:35

Successful LPMC-endorsed local candidates Bill Schult and James Cook join Brandi Bishop, Aaron Harris, and LPMC Candidate coordinator Amy LePore to discuss how the Project Decentralized Revolution strategy is already working. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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Should Libertarians Support School Choice? 1:26:52

11M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Education activist Corey DeAngelis and attorney Stephan Kinsella debate the resolution, "Today's school-choice movement in the U.S. is worthy of support by libertarians." Taking the affirmative is DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children. He is also the executive director at the Educational Freedom Institute, an adjunct sc…

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e122—Benjamin Seevers, economist and Mises Institute fellow 1:13:32

11M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Benjamin Seevers joins Liam McCollum to discuss local municipality politics, malinvestment and empty shopping centers, Soviet Union abuses of Indigenous peoples, private law, and more. linktr.ee/bseevers TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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e123—Bob Murphy, author of Choice: Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action 1:31:07

11M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Bob Murphy joins Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop, and Aaron Harris to talk about how we Austrians should look at today's economy and to discuss the moral and practical arguments for and against political secession. From the weekly livestream of Decentralized Revolution on Aug. 14, 2023. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

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e121—Derrick Broze, independent journalist and candidate for mayor of Houston 1:20:29

11M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

Derrick Broze, a long time freedom activist and journalist, is running for mayor of Houston for the second time. This time though, theres an effort to keep him off the ballot. Why? Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop & Aaron Harris find out from Derrick on the weekly live edition of Decentralized Revolution. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message…

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e120—Jacob Chansley (@AmericaShaman) 1:54:19

12M ago1:54:19

1:54:19

Jacob Chansley (@AmericaShaman) talks about his life and activism before and after his January 6-related prison sentence, spirituality, psychedelics, conspiracy theories, and more on the weekly live Mises Caucus podcast with Michael Heise (@MisesChair), Brandi Bishop (@creatrix_ttv), and Dylan Griffith (@LivingDadJoke). From July 31, 2023. TakeHuma…

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e119-Sam Husseini, independent journalist 1:01:41

12M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Sam Husseini (@samhusseini) joins Liam McCollum (@MLiamMcCollum) to discuss the state of journalism, the potential for left-right cooperation, RFK jr., and the origins of COVID. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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Should the U.S. Have Free Immigration? 1:41:45

1y ago1:41:45

1:41:45

The Cato Institute's Alex Nowrasteh and attorney Francis Menton debate the resolution, "The U.S. should have free immigration except for those who pose a security threat or have a serious contagious disease." Taking the affirmative is Nowrasteh, the vice president of economic and social policy studies at the Cato Institute, where most of his work h…

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e118—Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter 1:37:11

12M ago1:37:11

1:37:11

Maj Toure (Black Guns Matter) joins Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop, and Aaron Harris to discuss the libertarian position on reparations for slavery on the weekly live edition of the Mises Caucus podcast. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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e117—Michael Rectenwald, author of The Great Reset and the Struggle for Liberty 1:30:52

12M ago1:30:52

1:30:52

Michael Rectenwald (@GreatResetProf) joins Michael Heise (@MisesChair), Brandi Bishop (@creatrix_ttv) & Aaron Harris (@libertyaaron) for the weekly live edition of the Mises Caucus podcast. TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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e116—Jeremy Cordon, founder & CEO of Goldback 49:35

12M ago49:35

49:35

Jeremy Cordon, founder & CEO of Goldback (@Goldback_Inc), joins Liam McCollum (@MLiamMcCollum) to discuss The Goldback, a privately funded alt-currency made of gold that is used as local money in various states. @LPMisesCaucus TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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e115—Robbie Bernstein, comedian and King of the Caucs 1:13:01

12M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Robbie "the Fire" Bernstein (@RobbieTheFire) joins Brandi Bishop (@creatrix_ttv) & Aaron Harris (@libertyaaron) for the weekly live edition of the Mises Caucus podcast. decentralizedrevolution.com/115 TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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e114—Joseph Solis-Mullen, author of "The Fake China Threat, Then and Now" 1:00:27

1y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Joseph Solis-Mullen is an independent journalist whose work has been published by the Mises Institute and the Libertarian Institute. He joins Liam McCollum to discuss his recent article "The Fake China Threat, Then and Now," the history of US-China relations, and China’s current military capabilities. decentralizedrevolution.com/114 TakeHumanAction…

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e113—Jack Lloyd & The Pholosopher 1:32:52

1y ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Jack Lloyd & The Pholosopher with Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop & Aaron Harris for the weekly live edition of the Mises Caucus' Decentralized Revolution podcast. Streamed live on Jul 3, 2023 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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Is the Nonaggression Principle Incoherent? 1:35:13

1y ago1:35:13

1:35:13

Economist and libertarian David Friedman and Soho Forum Director and libertarian Gene Epstein debate the resolution, "The right way to persuade people of libertarianism is by showing them that its outcomes are superior by their standards, without any resort to the flawed nonaggression principle." Coincidentally, both Friedman and Epstein are 78 yea…

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e112—Jeremy Kauffman recaps PorcFest with Brandi Bishop and Aaron Harris 1:31:18

1y ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Porcfest 2023 recap with Jeremy Kauffman (@jeremykauffman), Brandi Bishop (@creatrix_ttv), and Aaron Harris (@libertyaaron). TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

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e111—Robb Wolf, author of Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat 59:34

1y ago59:34

59:34

Robb Wolf (author of Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat) joins Liam McCollum to discuss health freedom, the right to transact, decentralization, and whether red meat harms you and the environment. TakeHumanAction.com decentralizedrevolution.com/111 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message…

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e110—Clint Russell, host of Liberty Lockdown 1:46:10

1y ago1:46:10

1:46:10

Liberty Lockdown's Clint Russell (@LibertyLockPod) talks Trump indictment, Gavin Newsom's gun grab proposal, Ted Kaczynski's critique of modern society, and more with Brandi Bishop (@creatrix_ttv) and Aaron Harris (@libertyaaron). Livestreamed on Monday, June 12, 2023 decentralizedrevolution.com/110 TakeHumanAction.com --- Send in a voice message: …

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e109—Dan McKnight, chairman of Defend the Guard 1:00:05

1y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Dan McKnight (@DanMcKnight30) of Defend the Guard joins Liam McCollum (@MLiamMcCollum) to discuss the Defend the Guard Act, how to address the arguments made against the proposal, and recent legislative developments in various states. To help promote Defend the Guard Legislation, visit BringOurTroopsHome.US decentralizedrevolution.com/109 To get in…

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e108—Keith Knight, Dave Casey, Brandi Bishop, and Aaron Harris 1:25:41

1y ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Keith Knight (managing editor at the Libertarian Institute, editor of The Voluntaryist Handbook), Dave Casey (Host of Dave VS Goliath, co-host of The System Is Down) join Brandi Bishop and Aaron Harris to talk about why aliens are in the news again, how Tucker on Twitter is accelerating the legacy media's collapse, and whether libertarians should t…

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e107—Gene Epstein, moderator of The Soho Forum debate series 59:34

1y ago59:34

59:34

Gene Epstein (@GeneSohoForum) discusses his recent Soho Forum debate with Andrew Koppelman on whether libertarians are "greedy and delusional," the state of the economy, his upcoming Porcfest debate with David Friedman, and his take on RFK Jr. Show notes page: decentralizedrevolution.com/107 Join the Mises Caucus mailing list and contribute to Mise…

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e106—Angela McArdle with Michael Heise, Brandi Bishop, and Aaron Harris 1:34:04

1y ago1:34:04

1:34:04

On the first of many live Mises Caucus Monday Night episodes, Angela McArdle (@angela4LNCChair) joins Michael Heise (@MisesChair), Brandi Bishop (@creatrix_ttv), and Aaron Harris (@libertyaaron) to talk about the one-year anniversary of the Reno Reset, the debt ceiling "crisis" ending in another GOP sellout of the taxpayers, and the 2024 presidenti…

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Are Libertarians Greedy and Delusional? 1:43:15

1y ago1:43:15

1:43:15

Northwestern University law professor Andrew Koppelman and Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein debate the resolution, "Libertarianism has been thoroughly corrupted by delusion, greed, and disdain for the weak." Taking the affirmative is Koppelman, John Paul Stevens professor of law and professor of political science at Northwestern University. He rece…

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e105—Jessica Fenske (@ForestMommy), candidate for city council in Arvada, Colorado 59:29

1y ago59:29

59:29

Jessica Fenske (@ForestMommy) talks about her recent political awakening, her decision to run for city council, and the reaction she's gotten from legacy media hacks. Jessica Fenske for Arvada City Council District 4 TakeHumanAction.com decentralizedrevolution.com/105 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/…

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e104—Germinal Van, author of A History of Wealth Distribution in the United States 1:30:56

1y ago1:30:56

1:30:56

Germinal Van (@germinalgvan), author of the two-volume A History of Wealth Distribution in the United States, joins Liam McCollum (@MLiamMcCollum) to discuss liberalism in Africa, BRICS, his disagreements with the Austrian School of economics, and the benefits of inequality and capitalism. decentralizedrevolution.com/104 Join the Mises Caucus maili…

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Does The 1619 Project Have Anything To Teach Us? 1:42:50

1+ y ago1:42:50

1:42:50

Woody Holton, a professor of history at the University of South Carolina, and Phillip Magness, director of research and education at the American Institute for Economic Research, debate the resolution, "The New York Times book The 1619 Project, and the Hulu video series based on it, are important contributions to our understanding of slavery and th…

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