Economist Abigail Hall discusses crisis triggering government growth in nuclear proliferation context. They explore government size beyond spending metrics, ratchet effect in nuclear weapons, US policy response to threats, and implications of nuclear weapons on government power.

Policy expert Tom Firey from the Cato Institute discusses the challenges of replacing federal bureaucrats to advance the Trump agenda. Topics include misconceptions about the federal bureaucracy, analysis of Schedule F, government bureaucracy incentives, and the ineffective effort to insert Trump supporters into government roles.

Expert Jennifer Huddleston discusses safeguarding youths' First Amendment rights online, balancing free speech with state intervention, and advocating for young people's creative expression on social media.

Policy expert Patrick Hedger and Jennifer Huddleston discuss the Department of Justice's case against Apple, exploring iPhone app distribution, market share comparisons with Android, consumer choice factors, and the implications of antitrust actions on tech policy and user communication preferences.

Exploring the rise in private school enrollment post-COVID, the challenges faced by private schools, and the growing interest in school choice programs. Delving into shifts in education enrollment patterns, including the rise of homeschooling and uncertainties surrounding public school enrollment.

Robert Alt from The Buckeye Institute discusses John Ream's fight against federal laws banning home distillation. They explore the legal distinctions between brewing and distilling, state vs. federal authority in alcohol regulation, limitations of federal power, and the potential for innovation in the distilling industry with regulatory changes.

Greg Lukianoff, coauthor of 'The Cancelling of the American Mind,' discusses the problematic culture fostered by DEI offices on college campuses. Topics include challenges of DEI implementation, cancel culture, importance of free speech, and advocating for free speech in education.

A US citizen challenges his placement on the No Fly List in a Supreme Court case. Legal battles over government coercion, individual rights, and government surveillance at airports are discussed. The Supreme Court rules against the feds trying to dismiss the case, highlighting the importance of government accountability and individual rights in court cases.

Ryan Yonk, coauthor of 'The China Dilemma?', explores US-China relations, challenges China's rhetoric on Taiwan, advocates for nuanced policies. Analyzes US agencies' use of public choice theory, delves into Chinese political dynamics, warns of Cold War implications with China.

Economist Clara E. Piano discusses the impact of economic freedom on women's fertility desires and the challenges individuals face in achieving their desired number of children. The podcast explores how housing regulations, cultural norms, and urban planning influence parenting decisions, while also discussing the complexities of pro-natal policies and proposed solutions to tackle fertility challenges.