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Jun 29, 2024 • 14min

Streetcars Won't Solve Any of Your City's Problems

Urban transportation expert Marc Joffe discusses the limited benefits and high costs of streetcars, highlighting how they prioritize politics over practicality. He explores the financial implications of streetcars in cities like St. Louis and San Francisco, comparing them to buses and cable cars. Joffe also talks about the potential benefits of privatizing streetcars for efficiency and profitability.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 19min

Considering Options as Presidential Age Takes Center Stage

Political analyst Gene Healy and researcher John Samples discuss the implications of invoking the 25th Amendment in case of a mentally unfit president, challenges of replacing a candidate after selection process, and speculation on Joe Biden's nomination chances
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Jun 28, 2024 • 14min

The Future of Military Conscription?

Doug Bandow, an expert on military conscription, discusses the debate over including women in the military draft for gender equality and citizenship rights. He argues against expanding draft registration, emphasizing liberty in America and advocating for a volunteer military over conscription, highlighting the quality of individuals who choose to serve willingly.
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Jun 27, 2024 • 19min

The Second Amendment and United States v. Rahimi

Legal expert Clark Neily discusses the potential implications of the Supreme Court's Rahimi decision on gun ownership in the United States. Topics include the evolving framework for assessing restrictions on private gun ownership, federal laws regarding domestic violence restraining orders, state court restrictions on Second Amendment rights, unanswered questions post Supreme Court decision, and the Supreme Court's approach to federal drug laws affecting Second Amendment rights.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 7min

Police Lies, Malicious Prosecution, and Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, Ohio

Legal expert Tommy Berry discusses the case of Chiaverini v. City of Napoleon, Ohio, where police faced repercussions for using underhanded tactics in charging individuals. The podcast explores malicious prosecution, invalid charges under the Fourth Amendment, and the Supreme Court ruling that police cannot avoid liability by stacking charges.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 11min

Federal Taxes on Unrealized Income and Moore v. United States

Legal expert Thomas A. Berry discusses the Supreme Court case Moore v. United States regarding taxes on unrealized income. Topics include corporate income distribution, federal taxes on unrealized income, and Justice Thomas's dissent on foreign corporate taxation.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 12min

Intuit Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission

Financial and regulatory expert Brent Skorup discusses penalties in non-courtroom adjudications. The podcast delves into the legal battle between Intuit and the FTC, contrasting judicial systems and exploring challenges faced by individuals and companies when dealing with administrative agencies. It also examines the implications of a potential Intuit victory on agency powers and the trend towards scrutinizing independent agencies' authority.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 15min

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America

Financial expert Jennifer Schulp and legal analyst Tommy Berry discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on the unique funding structure of the CFPB. They explore challenges to the agency's authority, funding mechanisms governed by the Appropriations Clause, and the implications of originalism in the decision-making process. The debate around the CFPB's power dynamics with Congress and potential structural changes is also analyzed.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 27min

Digital Currency or Digital Control?: Decoding CBDC and the Future of Money

Nicholas Anthony, author of 'Digital Currency or Digital Control?: Decoding CBDC and the Future of Money', challenges the arguments in favor of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in his new book. He discusses concerns about surveillance, control over money usage, loss of privacy, and the impact of CBDCs on financial control and increased surveillance. The podcast highlights the need for public awareness and opposition to CBDCs to prevent undesired repercussions in the monetary system.
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Jun 17, 2024 • 11min

How to Achieve the Lowest Tax Rates in A Century

Exploring opportunities for substantial tax code reforms, navigating the tax code for lower rates and economic growth, and analyzing the costs and benefits of simplifying the tax code for potential economic growth and empowerment of individuals.

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