Podcast Episodes

A Brief History of the Petite Bourgeoisie

From the Jacksonians to the Marxists, political theorists have understood that there is something unique about "small industry" between big business …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olaudah Equiano’s Manumission: Regulatory Barriers to Freedom

If one man may legally own another, then he should likewise have the right to disown this property. To deny this right by law involves simultaneously…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Turmoil at the Washington Post Does Not “Threaten” Democracy

Pundits are claiming that the demise of the Washington Post will weaken democracy and provide a boost for government corruption. As usual, the pundit…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The European Union Now Resembles the Soviet Union

The similarities between the EU and the USSR are striking, and they are not just a coincidence. 

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/europe…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Are Government Services Underfunded?

Statists love to claim that government services would be better if only they were “fully funded.” However, given their nature, government services al…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s Assault on Our Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Is it illegal to carry a gun to a demonstration against ICE? According to the Trump Administration, it is. 

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Challenge of Distinguishing History from Fiction

What happens when historical fiction becomes a more accurate portrayal than the version of history given by mainstream historians?

Original article: h…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Calls for “Unity” Help the Federal Government Seize More Power

In the United States, since no state is allowed to ever leave, or to even control its own borders. This will lead to more centralized political power…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

History Is Not a Mathematical Calculation

Understanding history is not about understanding formulas or narratives. Instead, we must understand the people who made history, their motives, and …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Stop Fighting Your Neighbor: The Mechanics of State Power and How to Opt Out

The modern state doesn’t get its power from the consent of the governed. Instead, it creates crises and then uses coercion to demand obedience.

Origin…

4 months, 3 weeks ago