Jeff Deist

In this engaging discussion, Jeff Deist, General Counsel of Monetary Metals and former President of the Mises Institute, explores how Trump’s success reshapes strategies for liberty advocacy. He critiques the zero-sum approach to trade, emphasizes a shift towards less interventionist foreign policies, and covers the disconnect between Federal policies and real economic realities. Deist also tackles rising housing prices, class disparities, and calls for a foreign policy rooted in modesty over grandiosity, aligning libertarian principles with contemporary challenges.

Exploring the societal and cultural repercussions of inflation on thrift, delayed gratification, and the need to communicate its broader consequences. Discussing the impact of inflation on different generations, housing, automobiles, insurance costs, hidden inflation measures, and the use of gold as a capital asset for financing production. Delving into the importance of navigating investment challenges in times of inflation and the role of economists in educating about its broader effects.

Jeff Deist and Dan McCarthy discuss Trump's address at the Libertarian National Convention, analyzing his political tactics and engagement strategy. They explore disappointment with the lack of a favorable presidential nominee and challenges faced by the Libertarian Party in maintaining discipline and defining liberty. The discussion also covers the influence of progressives in media and the necessity for libertarians to participate in foreign policy discussions.

Jeff Deist, former president of the Mises Institute, discusses navigating the current zeitgeist, personal ideologies vs. realities, prioritizing health & fitness, challenges of raising children, interconnectedness of politics, economics, culture, and society, affordability of property, housing market, and exploring class and class mobility.

Jeff Deist discusses the weaponization of fiat money, impact of gold-backed currency, shortcomings of democracy. Market defines money, fiat money is weaponized money. Bitcoin as money, adoption challenges. Debates on cryptocurrency replacing traditional currency, privacy infringement, flaws of democracy and its impact on free speech.