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Alex Pollock, an expert on Federal Reserve policy, joins us to talk about how the Fed has backed itself into a very bad financial corner, and there is no painless way out.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan Turnipseed, a graduate student in entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University and summer fellow at the Mises Institute, dives into the complexities of pronatalism. He critiques the economic arguments that suggest higher birth rates boost national security and economic stability. Turnipseed emphasizes the importance of viewing economic systems as collective human actions, advocating for personal fulfillment over mere growth. He also discusses how a declining population could potentially enhance productivity, challenge state policies, and value traditional family structures.

Real estate investor and Mises Institute contributor Artis Shepherd joins Ryan to talk about how our stagnating economy is affecting multifamily housing and other commercial real estate. Banks and investors are using "extend and pretend" tactics to cover up the true state of the industry. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Joshua Mawhorter joins us to talk about how the fiat-money theories of Modern Monetary Theory and chartalism aren't supported by the historical facts. Articles and resources mentioned: Is It Money Because It Is Redeemed in Tax Payments? A Response to Kelton and Wray by Per Bylund. MMT and US History: Redefining Chartalism by Joshua Mawhorter.MMT, Chartalism, and the Colonial Experience by Joshua Mawhorter.How the Classical Gold Standard Fueled the Rise of the State by Ryan McMaken.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Jonathan Newman joins Ryan McMaken to talk about the history behind the myth of "Fed independence." The Fed has never been politically independent of the US government, and it has enthusiastically helped fund the US government both in wartime and in peacetime. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Polish professor of political theory Łukasz Dominiak joins us to talk about how Poland embraced a market economy after the Cold War ended.  We discuss some of the factors behind Poland's rise from poverty. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Discover how classical liberalism's pro-peace stance faltered against a century of war propaganda starting with World War I. Explore the anti-militarism of influential thinkers like Bastiat and Donoyer, who advocated for citizen militias and reduced military spending. Learn about the Second Amendment's focus on local control versus federal authority and how propaganda shaped American attitudes towards war throughout the 20th century. The discussion urges a critical examination of how state narratives have framed military actions as moral imperatives.

In this engaging conversation, educator Joseph Solis-Mullen, an expert in political science and economics, discusses Ralph Raico's compelling lectures on Western political thought. He highlights the historical dynamics of class conflict and critiques the bureaucratic influences seen in thinkers like John Stuart Mill. The duo explores the evolution of liberalism, contrasting it with other ideologies and emphasizing the importance of context. They recommend essential readings for those interested in libertarian thought, spotlighting the need for clarity in modern political discourse.

William Anderson, a California economist and senior editor at Mises.org, critiques the state's ambitious bullet train project. He argues it disregards economic realities and faces insurmountable geographical hurdles. Costs have skyrocketed from $33 billion to over $135 billion, raising questions about its feasibility. Anderson highlights the political motivations and bureaucratic challenges complicating the project. He advocates for market-driven solutions to transportation planning, emphasizing the need to address actual regional demands instead.

Historian Chris Calton joins Ryan McMaken to discuss both the upsides and the downsides of Trump's first 100 days. Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off