Best Recess Theory Podcasts (2024)

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Does Advanced Econ Justify Kamala Harris on Price Gouging?

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Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Bob to analyze Kamala Harris's proposals against price gouging, and how some mainstream economists defend Government price controls. They also address misconceptions about price gouging and the evolving mainstream narrative on inflation. Bob's Article on Harris's Anti-Price Gouging Proposals: Mises.org/HAP463a The Boston G…

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The Classical Economists’ Theory of Value Was More Sophisticated than You Think

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Bob quotes from David Ricardo to show that the classical economists understood that utility was essential to explaining market value, but then he also explains why the Marginalist Revolution was a scientific advancement. Bob's Journal of Libertarian Studies Article on The Labor Theory of Value: Mises.org/HAP462a Human Action Podcast Episode 460, "W…

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093 MxPx - Life In General 2:00:05

34m ago2:00:05

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Chrissy (The Excommunication Station Podcast) tells Jay and Clifton about shoplifting MxPx's Life In General from a Christian bookstore. And also talk about the album, of course. https://www.facebook.com/excompod/By Clifton Stuckey

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The Collapse of the Yen Carry Trade: Impending Recession?

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With recent market turbulence and new potential recession indicators emerging, Peter St. Onge joins Bob to examine whether market performance accurately reflects the true state of economic health. There is rising debt, growing entitlements, and ongoing structural issues within the US economy, Bob and Professor St. Onge analyze how these factors con…

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What Does Say’s Law Really Say?

4d ago

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Bob goes solo to give the historical context and true meaning behind "Say's Law," as well as the caricature presented by Keynesian critics. J.B. Say's A Treatise on Political Economy: Mises.org/HAP460a James Mill, "On the Overproduction and Underconsumption Fallacies": Mises.org/HAP460b The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Ro…

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092 Left Out - Pride Kills 1:30:25

8d ago1:30:25

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https://leftoutofficial.bandcamp.com/album/pride-kills https://www.discogs.com/release/17082432-Left-Out-Pride-Kills https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Kills-Left-Out/dp/B0002RPNLC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_Out https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/the-blamed-side-project-left-out-releases-original-recordings-in-digital-format/ https://en.wikipe…

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Does Austrian Business Cycle Theory Help the Investor?

28d ago

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Recorded in front of a live audience at the 2024 Mises University, Bob discusses recent market turbulence with Mark Thornton. They also delve into the Skyscraper theory and the practicality of the Austrian Business Cycle Theory. Mises University is the world’s leading instructional program in the Austrian School of economics, and is the essential t…

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How Economists Evaluate Tariffs Versus Income Taxes

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Prompted by a listener request, Bob gives the standard economic analysis of tariffs and other types of taxes. This is relevant because the populist Right is arguing for a hike in tariffs to fund income tax cuts. Bob's Article, "Carbon Taxes and the 'Tax Interaction Effect'": Mises.org/HAP458a Trump-Biden Tariff Tracker: Mises.org/HAP458b Bob and Da…

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091 Ray Boltz - I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

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We are back with this short VIDEO episode watching the persecution porn video for "I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb" by Ray Boltz. The video version is available for anyone on Patreon. This is just the audio version for your podcast app. https://youtu.be/zslyvZeU-IE?si=GP1Q5wJIpXC8kttoBy Clifton Stuckey

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Does the Fed Push Interest Rates Down? History Says Yes

1M ago

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Jason Purcell is an analyst at a major financial institution with a specialty in bond analysis. He joins Bob to discuss his historical analysis of yield curves (in both UK and US) going back to the 1870s, which shows that central banks do indeed manipulate short-term interest rates. Bob's Article on the Inverted Yield Curve: Mises.org/HAP457a Goerg…

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Mosler Is Wrong, Interest Rate Hikes Don't Cause Inflation

2M ago

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Bob critiques MMT godfather Warren Mosler's recent interview on the Odd Lots podcast, where Mosler argued that the Fed rate hikes have been fueling the strong economy. Bob's Critique of Stephanie Kelton's MMT Documentary: Mises.org/HAP456a Join us in Fort Myers, Florida, on November 9, 2024, to cut through the political noise and discuss the state …

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Tackling More of Robert Reich’s 'Economic Myths'

2M ago

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Are wealthy people getting wealthier because they work harder? Dr. Jonathan Newman is back on the show to discuss Robert Reich's latest videos about debunking economic myths. Robert Reich incorrectly blames the free market when businesses act on incentives provided by the government. He condenses this information into short, impactful videos for hi…

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Why Assange Was Released

2M ago

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Kyle Anzalone from AntiWar.com and the Libertarian Institute joins Bob to discuss the timeline of Wikileaks and why the US government disliked Julian Assange. This week, Assange was offered his freedom in exchange for admitting to espionage charges, but what exactly did he do? And how can the US prosecute Assange when he is not a US citizen? Bob an…

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Why the Scottish "Free Banking" Episode Doesn't Justify Fractional Reserves

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Bob continues his feud with George Selgin, explaining why the alleged free banking period in Scotland doesn't show that free-market banks would carry low reserve ratios. Reason Debate Between Bob and George Selgin: Mises.org/HAP453a George Selgin Interview on Free Banking: Mises.org/HAP453b Selgin's Response to Bob on Twitter: Mises.org/HAP453c Rot…

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090 Driver Eight - Watermelon 1:28:35

2M ago1:28:35

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Jay and Clifton get strange on a drive to get this thing to go while waiting for Godot. We're doing Driver Eight's only album, Watermelon! Finally!!! https://youtu.be/aZCuOYF9IX8?si=U4yiJG9AbBuVzlo0 https://youtu.be/4sIzgINw9iA?si=z2OPRwiL0odciKhQBy Clifton Stuckey

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Tackling Robert Reich's First Two "Economic Myths"

3M ago

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In a new YouTube series, former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich promises to explode ten "economic myths." Jonathan Newman joins Bob to respond to the first two episodes in the series, regarding whether economics is an objective science, and whether government intervention interferes with a free market. Robert Reich's 'Debunking Economic Myths' S…

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Is the Dollar the Global Reserve Currency Because There Is No Better Alternative?

3M ago

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Economics researcher Joakim Book joins Bob to discuss his recent article on the dollar's international dominance at the American Institute for Economic Research. US Sanctions incentivize foreign governments to find alternatives to the dollar, but none have successfully escaped Washington's grip. Joakim argues that alternative payment systems are in…

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089 Switchfoot - The Legend of Chin 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

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Jay and Clifton explore the origins of Switchfoot: Not just another wrong way to say footswitch. Legend of Chin, to be specific. The first album. Sources: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Music/Switchfoot https://charliepeacock.substack.com/p/music-and-meaning-podcast-debuts?utm_campaign=posts-open-in-app&publication_id=232840&post_id=1394625…

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Would Ending the Fed Cause a Depression?

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Jonathan Newman returns to help Bob dissect a Twitter thread melting down about Rep. Massie's new bill to End the Fed. The X thread discussing the "End the Fed Bill": Mises.org/HAP450a Selgin, Lastrapes, and White, "Has the Fed Been a Failure?": Mises.org/HAP450b Bob's Article, "Putting the Country Back on Gold": Mises.org/HAP450c The Mises Institu…

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Garett Jones on the Economic Impact of Culture on Immigration

3M ago

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Garett Jones is Associate Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He joins Bob to discuss his book, detailing the impact that immigrants' culture has on the institutions of their new home. Professor Jones' New Book, The Culture Transplant: Mises.org/HAP449a The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murra…

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088 Starflyer 59 - Le Vainqueur EP 1:21:29

3M ago1:21:29

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https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/lyrics/new/title.asp?title_id=619 https://iactaaleaest.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/invictissimus.jpg https://iactaaleaest.wordpress.com/tag/sailing-and-fighting-instructions/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Toulon_(1793) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Toulon_(1744) https://mapandmaps.co…

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Mateusz Machaj on Economists and Inflation

4M ago

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Mateusz "Matt" Machaj holds a PhD in economics and is a Fellow with the Mises Institute, who has also won both the Douglas E. French and the Lawrence Fertig prizes in Austrian economics. He joins Bob to discuss his new booklet from Routledge, which explains how mainstream economists have responded to the recent bout of price inflation. Dr. Machaj's…

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An Austrian Critique of the New MMT Documentary

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Stephanie Kelton is the star of a new documentary film touting the alleged brilliance of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Murphy gives a comprehensive critique of the film, covering the flaws in its theory, history, and policy recommendations. Finding the Money Documentary: Mises.org/HAP447a Bob's Book on MMT, Understanding Money Mechanics: Mises.org/…

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087 The Insyderz - Fight of My Life 1:36:01

4M ago1:36:01

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_of_My_Life https://www.amazon.com/Fight-My-Life-Insyderz/dp/B01G473IWE https://www.discogs.com/release/1063630-The-Insyderz-Fight-Of-My-Life https://www.resoundmusic.com/products/fight-of-my-life https://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/16s05.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_(The_Insyderz_EP) https://fr…

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How State-Sponsored Universities Distort Campus Activism

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The Mises Institute's Connor O'Keeffe recently wrote an article detailing the campus protests over the happenings in Gaza. Connor joins Bob to discuss his article, the recent antisemitism bill, and why we should be defunding universities. Connor's Article on the Campus Protests: Mises.org/HAP446a Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy o…

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086 L.S. Underground - The Grape Prophet 2:00:24

4M ago2:00:24

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Jay and Clifton follow Mike Knott's tragic tale of The Grape Prophet as told by his project LS Underground. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-dyz5d-1e40bd00 https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-adjc6-1e5cb927 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRNZP1BmmxY https://lsunderground.bandcamp.com/music https://lostinohio.com/the-grape-prophet-liner-…

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Did the MMT Camp Correctly Predict the Post-Covid Economy?

4M ago

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Recently on Twitter, as a reaction to an FT post worrying about the growing debts of various governments, fans of MMT were posting screenshots from a May 2020 FT debate involving Stephanie Kelton. The implication was that Kelton had correctly predicted that government debt would be benign. Bob and guest Jonathan Newman dissent. Stephanie Kelton and…

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FDR's War Against Civil Liberties

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Historian David Beito has a new book from the Independent Institute titled, "The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights." He joins Bob to discuss issues such as the Japanese concentration camps and the government's mass surveillance of telegrams. David's new book, The New Deal's War on the Bill of Rights: Mises.org/HAP444a Human Action Podcast listen…

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Simon Guenzl vs. Dave Smith on Open Borders

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Simon Guenzl joins Bob to push back on Dave Smith's recent appearance, where Dave had made the case against open borders. Guenzl has published a libertarian critique of the Hoppean framework. The debate revolves around the status of government property. Bob plays devil's advocate, especially with a lightning round of "hard cases" for Guenzl at the …

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085 Value Pac - Jalapeno 2:10:23

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFsQscVs0zs https://www.angelfire.com/fl2/christrock/valuepac.html https://www.last.fm/music/Value+Pac/+wiki https://www.christianmusicarchive.com/artist/value-pac https://hmmagazine.com/bands-deserving-biopic/ https://indievisionmusic.bandcamp.com/album/incognito https://www.orangecountypoolsandspas.com/team/ryan-sh…

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Are American Libertarians Unduly Pessimistic?

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Nick Gillespie, editor-at-large for Reason, recently got into a friendly dispute with Bob over whether American libertarians were being too pessimistic. He joins Bob to make the case for optimism, while Bob demurs. Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Guido Hülsmann's How Inflation Destroys Civilization: Mises.org/HAPodFree…

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Making the Case for Private Law and Defense From Scratch

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On March 26 Bob gave this talk at Oklahoma State, where he was invited by the Free Enterprise Society. He assumed the students had no prior knowledge of the topic and made the case, from scratch, for a voluntary society with privately provided legal and defense services. Bob's article, "Libertarian Law and Military Defense" in Libertarian Papers: M…

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084 My Little Dog China - The Velvis Carnival 1:34:22

5M ago1:34:22

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Jay and Clifton rock out to the grungy post-punk Velvis Carnival by My Little Dog China.By Clifton Stuckey

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Ryan McMaken on the History and Benefits of Secession

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Ryan McMaken recently gave a talk at Oklahoma State outlining the history of secessions and making the case that they promote liberty and peace. He joins Bob to discuss his major themes and to address common objections. Ryan's Talk at Oklahoma State: Mises.org/HAP440a Breaking Away: The Case for Secession: Mises.org/HAP440b Human Action Podcast lis…

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Why We Don't Need Government Funding for "Moonshots"

6M ago

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Christian Sandström is a Swedish economist who joins Bob to discuss his new (co-edited) book, which makes the case that massive government funding projects aren't necessary to promote science or industrial growth. Dr. Sandströmm's Moonshots and the New Industrial Policy: Mises.org/HAP439a Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Gu…

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083 Geoff Moore & The Distance - Evolution 1:30:14

6M ago1:30:14

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Do Jay and Clifton make it through their first Geoff Moore & The Distance episode without losing their minds. We report, you decide!By Clifton Stuckey

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Tom DiLorenzo on Antitrust, Abe Lincoln, and the Future of the Austrian School

6M ago

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Tom DiLorenzo spent a long and productive career in academia before assuming his current position as president of the Mises Institute. He joins Bob to discuss his early days getting into economics, and some of his important work on antitrust policy. He also discusses his popular books on Abraham Lincoln. Though it all, Tom stresses the importance o…

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The Fed's Milkshake Brings All the Foreigners to the Yard

6M ago

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Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital created the "dollar milkshake" theory, which says that in a global sovereign debt crisis, the USD, gold, and US stock market will all rise. He joins Bob for a friendly disagreement over the dynamics of a decline in foreign demand to hold USD. The ZeroHedge Debate: Mises.org/HAP437a Bob's Post-Game Analysis of the D…

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082 The Prayer Chain - Mercury 2:27:12

6M ago2:27:12

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Jay and Clifton are joined by a special guest Jeremy from The Rumors are True to celebrate The Prayer Chain's swan song, Mercury.By Clifton Stuckey

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Does Libertarianism Require Support for Open Borders?

6M ago

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Dave Smith makes the Rothbardian/Hoppean case for government restriction on immigration, arguing that it's a second-best solution given the undeniable fact of government control of "public" property. Bob plays devil's advocate to raise possible objections to Dave's framework. Rothbard, "Nations by Consent": Mises.org/HAP436a Hans-Hermann Hoppe, "On…

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Better Work B*tch: S9 Ep8 - How I Have Activated an Aligned Manifesting Relationship with Universe 16:21

6M ago16:21

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It's been a few episodes since we've talked about conspiring with the universe and manifesting techniques. Truth is, there are various ways to manifest. There are multiple streams of consciousness. You're manifesting every second of your life. Every act of manifestation is always in alignment with your frequency. There's never a notion of "unalignm…

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Murphy Gives Post-Game Analysis of ZeroHedge Dollar Debate

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On February 13, 2024, Bob participated (with Jim Rickards, Brent Johnson, and Michael Every) in a ZeroHedge debate on the fate of the USD. In this episode of the Human Action podcast, Bob highlights some of the key issues and explains why he thinks his side won. The ZeroHedge Debate: Mises.org/HAP435a Brent Johnson's Milkshake Theory: Mises.org/HAP…

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081 Havalina Rail Co - Havalina Rail Co 1:41:06

6M ago1:41:06

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Jay and Clifton sit around the camp fire and dream of a quirkier time soundtracked by Havalina Rail Co.'s debut album!By Clifton Stuckey

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Responding to James Lindsay's Critique of "National Divorce"

7M ago

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Bob goes solo to give a point-by-point rebuttal to James Lindsay's recent essay arguing that "national divorce means national suicide." Bob argues that James employs inconsistent claims and ignores the tremendous economic boon to an independent Texas. James Lindsay's Article "National Divorce is National Suicide": Mises.org/HAP434a Bob's Book "Comm…

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We Like Ike! Joe Salerno on Rolling Back the Ideology of Inflation

7M ago

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Academic VP of the Mises Institute, Joe Salerno, joins Bob to discuss his talk at the Supporters Summit, centering on the mainstream's focus on "rules vs. discretion" in monetary policy. Salerno explains how President Eisenhower's administration marked a pivot away from the ideology of inflation. Dr. Salerno's Talk at the 2023 Supporters Summit: Mi…

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080 Poor Old Lu - Straight Six 2:12:40

7M ago2:12:40

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Jay and Clifton get it in gear for thinking Christians chrindie music, Poor Old Lu's 'Straight Six EP' https://www.discogs.com/master/571420-Poor-Old-Lu-Straight-Six https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Old_Lu https://medium.com/chrindie-95/poor-old-lu-s-straight-six-ep-bef7d2c038ee https://www.christianhumanist.org/2017/02/a-primer-on-christian-alte…

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Peter St. Onge On Who's Taking Your Money

7M ago

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Economist Peter St. Onge summarizes some of the major financial and government news stories of the day. Bob's Mises University Talk 'Price Inflation: Corona vs. QE': Mises.org/HAP432a Join Tom DiLorenzo, Joe Salerno, and Patrick Newman in Tampa on February 17: Mises.org/Tampa2024Use code "Action24" for 15% off admission. Human Action Podcast listen…

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Are Capital Gains Income? The Connection with Mises’s Calculation Problem

8M ago

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Bob goes solo to discuss a recent Twitter controversy, in which opponents of a proposed tax argued that unrealized capital gains couldn't possibly be a form of income. Bob cites both Austrian theory and corporate accounting practice to respond that all capital gains are income, which is not to say that they ought to be taxed. The dispute is importa…

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079 Ghoti Hook - Sumo Surprise Pt 2 1:27:22

8M ago1:27:22

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Jay and Clifton dive into the really obnoxious half of Ghoti Hook's debut release, Sumo Surprise!By Clifton Stuckey

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Garett Jones on the Legacy of Robert Solow

8M ago

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Economic giant Robert Solow died in December 2023. He was a Nobel laureate, and four of his PhD students went on to also receive the Nobel. He is known for the growth model named in his honor. Garett Jones of GMU joins Bob to discuss the work of Solow, focusing on the possible tension between the Solow model's conclusions about capital accumulation…

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