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215. Rothbard's The Progressive Era, with Patrick Newman

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

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The Shift Towards Progressivism and Power Struggles

Exploring the transition from the silver issue to Teddy Roosevelt's progressive policies, regulations, and environmental initiatives, critiquing his presidency as a move towards bigger government intervention. The chapter delves into the influence of the Progressive Era, the formation of the Federal Reserve, turf wars, power struggles, and the unexpected rise of a president amidst political and business corruption in the early 20th century.

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