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Episode 358: The Cost of the Good Life
We respond to an article that claims that “the good life” has become so expensive as to be beyond the reach of most Americans. We conclude that what …
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 357: Biden’s Wealth Tax
More frequently, politicians are talking about a wealth tax. As with the income tax back in the early 1900s, politicians promise that the tax will on…
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 356: Social Distancing and Masks: Again?
A new outbreak of a communicable disease in China has officials there calling for masks and social distancing. This week, we talk about what lessons …
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 355: It's Time for Libertarians to Grow Up
We recently moderated the South Carolina Libertarian Party’s Presidential debate. We had a great time and the candidates were serious people. But the…
2 years, 6 months ago
Episode 354: Academic Fraud
Three former professors discuss the fraud that universities are perpetrating on students and taxpayers..
Foolishness of the Week: 11:59 Main episode:…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 353: What’s a Few Trillion Among Friends?
Over ten years ago, we predicted that, as the Federal government approached insolvency, the Federal Reserve would start printing money to monetize th…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 352: Fraud, Fairness, and Value
An elderly couple, an antiques dealer, and an African mask spark a conversation about fraud, fairness, and value.
Foolishness of the Week: 11:00 Main…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 351: The Snooty Stuff
Composer and musician Josh Nichols was annoyed when, on an earlier episode, James referred to “high culture,” and Ant said, “you mean the snooty stuf…
2 years, 7 months ago
Episode 350: The Economics of Taylor Swift
Fans are applauding Taylor Swift for contributing billions to the country’s GDP. Yet Taylor Swift (three-quarters of a billionaire) is doing less for…
2 years, 8 months ago
Episode 349: Should Experts Dictate What Teachers Teach?
More than a decade ago, experts decided to change how students are taught to read. Without testing whether the new method worked or, apparently, even…
2 years, 8 months ago