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Socialists and progressives demand that the US adopt a “single payer” healthcare system in which the government provides “free” healthcare. However, “free” healthcare is not free at all, as medical care consists of scarce goods which always come as a cost to someone. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/free-health-care-will-not-fix-americas-medical-crisis

President Trump recently accused the New York Times of treason because the paper printed something he didn’t like. Unfortunately, Trump is not the only person to designate the crime of treason to actions that are not even criminal. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trump-treason-and-new-york-times

The Continentals and other paper monies only temporarily retained some value largely because of an initial promise of future redemption in gold and silver—a monetary “bait-and-switch.” Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/continental-bait-and-switch

The Maidan Massacre of February 2014 supposedly involved Ukrainian government troops tied to President Viktor Yanukovych, a Russian ally, leading to his overthrow. But what if it was a false flag operation done to make people blame the government? Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/revisiting-maidan-massacre

Camillo Tarello was one of the fathers of modern agriculture. Fighting the headwinds of state disapproval for his innovative farming methods, he made many agricultural discoveries, benefiting not only his fellow Italians, but future farmers around the world. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/camillo-tarello-forgotten-farmer-who-outsmarted-state

Mark Thornton appears on Metals and Miners with Gary Bohm. They explore the Federal Reserve’s policies, geopolitical impacts, commodity underinvestment, AI’s economic role, precious metals like gold and silver, stock market valuations, and the path to prosperity through free markets. Mark shares Austrian economics perspectives on the 2026 outlook, deflation benefits, and why government intervention fails. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues

The discussion reveals how government policies intentionally keep home prices high, challenging the narrative of unintended consequences. Trump's contradictory stance on affordable housing is explored, emphasizing federal interventions and subsidies as part of the political landscape. Monetary policies and low interest rates inflate housing demand, while the Fed's mortgage-backed securities purchases since 2008 protect home values. The podcast argues for major reforms to reset housing prices, benefiting younger buyers and restoring market realism.

All children eventually learn that the presents under the Christmas tree come from family and friends, who must pay for them with their own money, and not from Santa Claus. Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/more-largesse-santa-claus-trump

Scrooge was never mistreated by his nephew, by Cratchit, or by those seeking charitable donations. Scrooge was always free to refuse them all. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/was-scrooge-victim-christmas-carol

Never forget the Christmas truce of December 1914, when troops refused to be pawns of empire for one blessed day. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-daily/christmas-truce-world-war-i