Best Fiscal Union Podcasts (2024)

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Fiscal Policies in the European Union 11:11

11d ago11:11

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Head of EMEA Sovereigns Jan Friederich and Head of Western European Sovereigns Federico Barriga Salazar discuss fiscal policies in the EU, including the impact of the new fiscal rules and implications for the ECB’s Transmission Protection Instrument.By Fitch Ratings

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Federal government saw less attrition in fiscal 2023 6:05

4h ago6:05

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The government saw less staff attrition in fiscal 2023 but some demographic groups are still showing higher rates of quitting than others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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The Continuing Resolution could mean more cuts to the IRS 5:27

15h ago5:27

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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the cuts to IRS funding would reduce its total revenue collection by nearly $66 billion dollars over the next decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Does Any Daylight Remain between Monetary and Fiscal Policy?

11h ago

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Contrary to myths of “Fed independence,” the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department work closely together to keep monetary inflation going nonstop. Original article: Does Any Daylight Remain between Monetary and Fiscal Policy?

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Praxeology and Robert Malone’s “Surveillance Capitalism”

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How do we guard against misinformation when business firms join with government to promote things that simply are false? As Murray Rothbard noted, people still have reason and the free will to make decisions for themselves. Original article: Praxeology and Robert Malone’s “Surveillance Capitalism”

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The Regime’s War on Cash Could Destroy the Economy

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Progressive and even many mainstream economists believe that cash is a relic from the past and should be replaced with digital money. There are many good reasons why not to follow this course, and no good reasons to replace cash. Original article: The Regime’s War on Cash Could Destroy the Economy

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Education: Labeling vs. Tailoring

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Despite opposition from government at every turn, homeschooling has developed into an industry with astounding resources and high-quality results. Contrast the individual educational tailoring of homeschooling versus the government's version of individual care: the IEP label. Original article: Education: Labeling vs. Tailoring…

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TSA Tyranny Goes Cutesy

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The TSA's record for incompetence is astounding, even for a government agency. Any complaints, as this article shows, will be seen as subversion. Original article: TSA Tyranny Goes Cutesy

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Harris-Walz: The Ticket of Covid Tyranny

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While the Harris-Walz campaign doesn't publicize the candidates’ records on the Covid-19 lockdowns and mask mandates, voters should know what they did. Not only did the lockdowns create massive economic damage, but they led to many more deaths than lives saved. Original article: Harris-Walz: The Ticket of Covid Tyranny…

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Free Speech and Legislative Bans on DEI

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The TSA's record for incompetence is astounding, even for a government agency. Any complaints, as this article shows, will be seen as subversion. Original article: Free Speech and Legislative Bans on DEI

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The Mises-Hoiles Correspondence: What Might Have Been

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From 1949 to 1962, American libertarian R.C. Hoiles and Ludwig von Mises corresponded many times, discussing issues relating to state power. While the correspondence at times was acrimonious, nonetheless, it offered valuable insight into the issues we still face. Original article: The Mises-Hoiles Correspondence: What Might Have Been…

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Pentagon urges Senate to confirm nominee being blocked by Sen. Tuberville 8:07

14h ago8:07

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Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville is holding up the promotion of Lieutenant General Ronald Clark to lead Army forces in the Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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How to Draghi 26:41

1d ago26:41

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In our latest podcast, our team discusses the Draghi report and what it would take to implement it.By Wolfgang Munchau

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NARA offers agencies an exception to no longer accepting paper records 7:06

2d ago7:06

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Agencies are getting an important exception to the National Archives policy of no longer accepting paper records. NARA says agencies can continue sending official personnel folders to the National Personnel Records Center through June of 20-25. And agencies will be able to deliver employee medical folders to the records center until June of 20-27. …

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Lawmakers file bill to repeal WEP and GPO 5:43

3d ago5:43

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Lawmakers are officially filing their discharge petition today to try to move the Social Security Fairness Act to a floor vote. The bill aims to repeal the WEP and G-P-O, two provisions that reduce or eliminate Social Security for certain public servants. The discharge petition will only move forward if the document gains 218 signatures, a House ma…

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US Election and Credit Implications 17:11

3d ago17:11

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Richard Francis, Richard Hunter and Justin Patrie look into the potential effects the upcoming US election could have on credit, touching on the US’ sovereign rating, the different fiscal policy plans offered by the candidates, and more.By Fitch Ratings

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ESG Undermines Social Welfare

4d ago

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Politicians and hedge funds that push “Environmental, Social, and Governance” (ESG) scores and investing do so with the notion of improving social welfare. What they fail to realize is that these concerns are accounted for in human action already. Original article: ESG Undermines Social Welfare

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Rothbard on Liberty and Free Will

4d ago

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Modern egalitarians play down the idea of free will, claiming that free will is relevant only if individuals have no interference with their choices. Murray Rothbard, on the other hand, recognized that self-ownership and one's ability to engage in reason is enough to recognize free will. Original article: Rothbard on Liberty and Free Will…

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The Dark Spectacle of Maduro: Elon Musk, Lula, and Electoral Fraud

4d ago

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Socialist regimes tend to follow the same playbook: promise much, deliver little, and, in the end, blame capitalism. Venezuela is the latest socialist entity to enter the Failed State Hall of Fame. Original article: The Dark Spectacle of Maduro: Elon Musk, Lula, and Electoral Fraud

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The Euro Is a Frankenstein-Currency

4d ago

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It may not have been created in the lab of a mad scientist, but the euro is still a manufactured, cobbled-together currency made from a number of national monetary units. Indeed, it is the perfect Frankenstein currency. Original article: The Euro Is a Frankenstein-Currency

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The Wisdom of Herbert Butterfield

4d ago

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Herbert Butterfield, who taught history at Cambridge, had many insights on the sea changes brought about by World War I and the collapse of the Old World Order. The new order that followed, he realized, was not an improvement over what previously existed. Original article: The Wisdom of Herbert Butterfield…

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Ireland, Authenticity, and the European Union

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While recent European Parliament elections have raised questions about Ireland’s role in the EU, the truth is that Ireland’s historical role in civilizing Europe reminds us that Ireland is more European than the EU itself. Original article: Ireland, Authenticity, and the European Union

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IRS announces $1.3B recovered from high-income wealthy individuals under IRA initiatives 5:53

5d ago5:53

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The agency is targeting two categories of tax delinquents — more than 1,600 millionaires with more than $250,000 dollars in tax debt, and 125 thousand high-income individuals, who haven’t filed a tax return since 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Can Barnier fix a broken system? 32:21

6d ago32:21

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In our latest podcast, the team discusses the appointment of Michel Barnier as French prime minister, why this suits Le Pen, and how the left managed to turn an election victory into a defeat.By Wolfgang Munchau

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EPA union calls for temporary situational telework option 6:18

9d ago6:18

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A federal union is calling for temporary work-from-home options for staff at the Environmental Protection Agency. The push from the American Federation of Government Employees comes after reports of Legionella outbreaks at several EPA facilities across the country. The affected EPA buildings are located in D.C., Boston, Houston and Chicago. The uni…

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IRS Direct File adds more states for 2025 7:24

12d ago7:24

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Governor Moore joins state and federal leaders to announce Maryland is adding IRS Direct File for 2025 filing season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Europe’s China Policy with Janka Oertel 44:50

8d ago44:50

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There has been a significant transformation in Europe-China relations over the past decade, with a shift from economic optimism to cautious de-risking. While Europe has sought partnerships with China, particularly in industrial and technological sectors, there are increasing concerns about economic dependencies that may be leveraged by Beijing for …

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Diplomacy, Distrust, and Nuclear War

10d ago

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It has been nearly 80 years since US aircraft dropped two atomic bombs on Japanese cities, but today, nations stockpiled with nuclear weapons engage in reckless foreign policies. It is time to recognize the danger irresponsible western governments pose to everyone else. Original article: Diplomacy, Distrust, and Nuclear War…

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American Peronism: Kamala’s Plan to Ruin America’s Economy

9d ago

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Harris promises to reduce prices by printing more money, reducing competition, and attacking businesses. Welcome to the US version of Argentina's “Peronism.” Original article: American Peronism: Kamala’s Plan to Ruin America’s Economy

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Natural Law and Rothbardian Liberty

9d ago

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Modern mainstream economics bases its theories on utilitarianism. Murray Rothbard, on the other hand, saw economic law as based in natural law. Furthermore, he rejected the legal positivism of our age, again deferring to the law of nature. Original article: Natural Law and Rothbardian Liberty

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FISA: How a Watergate-Era “Reform” Turned into a Mechanism of Massive State Surveillance

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The flurry of post-Watergate “reforms” supposedly were passed to counteract government abuse of citizens. Not surprisingly, the FISA program, which was aimed at reducing internal government spying became the means of massive growth of the surveillance state. Original article: FISA: How a Watergate-Era “Reform” Turned into a Mechanism of Massive Sta…

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Presidential Election or Economic Illiteracy Contest?

9d ago

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While we experience the predictable economic consequences of bad economic policies, the two main presidential candidates seem to be competing in an unspoken contest to demonstrate profound economic illiteracy. Unfortunately, whoever wins in this contest, we lose. Original article: Presidential Election or Economic Illiteracy Contest?…

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Why the Crony Class Loves Artificially-Low Interest Rates—And Why You Shouldn’t

9d ago

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A few years ago, the leftist publication The Intercept claimed that inflation only hurts the “one percent,” but is “good” for everyone else. The truth is much different, as the Fed’s inflationary policies have benefited the politically-connected crony class. Original article: Why the Crony Class Loves Artificially-Low Interest Rates—And Why You Sho…

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