The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

Charles Haywood
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Jun 19, 2019 • 23min

The War on Normal People: The Truth About America's Disappearing Jobs and Why Universal Basic Income Is Our Future (Andrew Yang)

Our thoughts on the manifesto offered by Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, who offers a mix of insane fantasy and moderately interesting ideas.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)
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Jun 17, 2019 • 17min

Built: The Hidden Stories Behind our Structures (Roma Agrawal)

Structural engineering, and what it produces, is fascinating, though Built, by Roma Agrawal, is marred by ideological distortions.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)
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Jun 15, 2019 • 35min

Escaping the Russian Bear: An Estonian Girl's Memoir of Loss and Survival During World War II (Kristina von Rosenvinge)

Too often we forget, or are made to forget, the evils of Communism.  Here, we discuss a memoir that acts as a corrective, Escaping the Russian Bear, by Kristina von Rosenvinge.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)
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Jun 13, 2019 • 35min

Hired: Undercover in Low-Wage Britain (James Bloodworth)

Today we offer thoughts on the working class, in Britain and America, through the lens of Hired, by James Bloodworth.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)
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Jun 8, 2019 • 13min

Roman Warfare (Adrian Goldsworthy)

Today's selection is Roman Warfare, by Adrian Goldsworthy.  Our focus is straight history, not so much lessons to be learned, but as always, we comment on both the book and its implications.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)
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May 27, 2019 • 17min

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Yuval Noah Harari)

Today we review, and as always comment on matters related to, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, by Yuval Noah Harari.  For web and PDF versions, go here.
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May 26, 2019 • 17min

Craeft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts (Alexander Langlands)

Today we review, and as always comment on matters related to, Craeft: An Inquiry Into the Origins and True Meaning of Traditional Crafts, by Alexander Langlands.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)
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May 25, 2019 • 26min

A Short History of Man: Progress and Decline (Hans-Hermann Hoppe)

Today we review, and as always comment on matters related to, A Short History of Man: Progress and Decline, by Hans-Hermann Hoppe.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)
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May 24, 2019 • 22min

Kingdoms of Faith: A New History of Islamic Spain (Brian A. Catlos)

Today we review, and as always comment on matters related to, Kingdoms of Faith, by Brian A. Catlos.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)

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