Published in 1945, 'Animal Farm' is a novella that allegorically represents the Russian Revolution and the subsequent rise of Stalinism. The story begins with Old Major, a boar, inspiring the animals of Manor Farm to rebel against their human oppressor, Mr. Jones. After the rebellion, the animals rename the farm 'Animal Farm' and establish a utopian society based on the principles of equality and solidarity, known as Animalism. However, as time passes, the pigs, led by Napoleon and Snowball, consolidate power and gradually corrupt the original ideals, leading to a dystopian regime that mirrors the oppressive human rule they initially rebelled against. The novel critiques totalitarianism and the corrupting nature of power, reflecting Orwell's experiences and views on the Soviet Union under Stalin's rule.
In this influential book, Milton Friedman discusses the role of economic capitalism in a liberal society. He argues that economic freedom is a precondition for political freedom and advocates for limited government intervention. The book covers various topics, including the relation between economic and political freedom, the role of government in a free society, monetary policy, international trade arrangements, and the role of government in education. Friedman's work has been highly influential in economic theory and policymaking, and the book has been translated into eighteen languages and sold over half a million copies since its publication in 1962.
This conversation was recorded on May 9, 2022.
Pierre Poilievre, a life-long conservative, is running to be the Prime Minister of Canada. Pierre has served as a trusted senior cabinet minister in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government and has served as a Member of Parliament for seven terms. He grew up in Calgary and graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in International Relations.
We discussed his election efforts, Canada’s energy infrastructure and economic policy, as well as Poilievre’s mission to tackle the housing crisis, lower the cost of living, defund Canadian media, and develop Canadian natural resources.
To vote for Conservative leader you must become a member: https://donate.conservative.ca/en/membership-poilievre/
—Chapters—
0:00 — Intro
5:21 — Conservative Philosophy & Free Market System
8:32 — Left-Wing Ideas & Socialism
12:32 — Government in Scandanavian Countries
15:15 — University & Political Ambitions
18:47 — Political Rallies
22:51 — Housing Crisis, Loss of Personal Freedom & Delivering Hope
27:04 — Poilievre’s Mission
29:34 — Problems in Canada & Proposals
34:55 — Economic Policy
40:31 — Climate Change, Energy Infrastructure & Canadian Resources
46:07 — Canadian Press Subsidies & Defunding CBC
55:56 — Justin Trudeau
1:03:55 — Jagmeet Singh
1:09:13 — Sacrificing the Economic Interests of the Working-Class & Trucker’s Protest
1:17:54 — Emergencies Act
1:22:18 — Freedom as a Unifying Principle
1:25:45 — Outro
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