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Dec 29, 2023 • 12min

Human Freedom Continues Worrying Decline

Explore the worrying decline in human freedom worldwide, focusing on economic, personal, and civil freedoms. Examining the impact of the financial crisis, rise of populism, and the pandemic. Highlighting the deterioration of economic freedom in the United States. Discussing Argentina's decline in human freedom with low economic freedom but relatively higher levels of personal freedom. Exploring the connection between personal freedom and economic freedom, and the concerning decline of personal freedoms in Venezuela.
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Dec 28, 2023 • 12min

The Big Impact of FDA's Drug Delays

Michael Cannon, a FDA policy expert discusses the impact of FDA's delays in approving contraception on women's economic gains. They explore how FDA regulations create barriers to access and affordability, and the negative impact of FDA's delays on drug approval and prices.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 11min

Globalization Delivers the Goods (and Liberates Our Time)

Globalization and trade liberalization have brought the world's bounty to our doorsteps, providing us with more leisure time. This podcast explores the benefits of globalization, including lower prices, reduced barriers, increased accessibility of goods for workers, and the growth of cross-border services. It also highlights the transformative impact of trade liberalization on living standards, consumption, and global connectivity.
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Dec 26, 2023 • 10min

The Fundamentals of International Trade They Don't Want You to Know

Explore the confusion surrounding global exchange and expose the misuse of statistics by politicians. Learn about the criticism of globalization and the importance of imports over exports. Discover how a trade surplus can benefit an aging population and the insignificance of bilateral deficits and surpluses. Analyze the US trade deficit and its connection to the capital account. Understand the significance of foreign investment in the US economy.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 16min

Globalization Brings the World's Food to Our Table

Globalization has expanded the range of foods available all year. Globalization's impact on food has brought an abundance of fresh produce worldwide. Containerized shipping and industrial farming have reduced emissions and increased access to affordable food. A globalized food supply ensures security and resilience. Cultural appropriation in food and its impact on culinary experiences are explored.
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Dec 23, 2023 • 10min

Institutional Investors and the Housing Crunch

This podcast explores the impact of institutional investors on the housing market, debunking misconceptions and highlighting their positive contributions like increasing rental home supply and stabilizing the distressed housing market. It also examines the factors contributing to the housing crunch and challenges the scapegoating of institutional investors for the lack of housing supply.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 10min

Tallying the Big Gains for Educational Freedom in 2023

This podcast discusses the progress made in educational freedom in states, including robust school choice programs and universal eligibility. It explores the adoption and elimination of school choice programs in different states and the future of educational freedom. Implementation of education savings accounts, involvement of private third-party vendors, and potential litigation are also discussed.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 15min

2023 Was A Big Year for Housing Reformers

The podcast discusses the progress made in state-level housing reform in 2023, focusing on the removal of regulatory barriers and efforts to make housing more affordable. It explores the politics of housing reform, the impact of individual stories, challenges in building ADUs, and reforms to increase housing availability.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 21min

Biden Wants to 'March In' to Fix Drug Prices

Exploring President Biden's concerns about excessive drug prices and the impact of 'marching in' authority. Discussion on factors behind high drug prices, patents in the pharmaceutical industry, and the challenges of drug development. Analysis of Joe Biden's proposal to lower drug prices and the potential consequences for pharmaceutical companies.
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Dec 19, 2023 • 13min

US Should Pivot Away from Ukraine Fight

Analyzing US involvement in Ukraine, Biden's unclear plan and fears of a major war; discussing costs and contradictory arguments in the conflict; debating a bloodletting strategy towards Russia; assessing foreign policy goals in relation to fiscal situation

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