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When President Trump declared the Epstein case closed, many of his supporters in MAGA objected, believing that the government is still hiding the truth. But Trump opponents claim that MAGA is a monolithic movement beholden only to Trump. This incident tells us something else. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/split-over-epstein-tells-us-something-important-about-maga-movement The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard’s, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/gabfreebook Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

There are many reasons for disliking the Federal Reserve. However, many critics of the Fed attack the Fed for the wrong reasons. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at https://Mises.org/LL

Let’s look at some of the reasons why President Trump and his supporters are so obsessed with demanding that the Federal Reserve force down interest rates even further. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Bob goes solo to make a comprehensive case for abolishing the Federal Reserve and explains what life afterward would look like. He dives into the Fed’s marked history, its questionable track record, and the secrecy surrounding its creation and ongoing operations. Bob also outlines a practical, step-by-step approach for transitioning away from the Fed, returning monetary control to a gold standard, and restoring economic stability and transparency. Bob's Recent ZeroHedge Debate,"Should We End the Fed?": https://Mises.org/HAP508a Understanding Money Mechanics: https://Mises.org/HAP508b

Unravel the fascinating origins of money, tracing its evolution from barter systems to coins. Discover how everyday people shaped monetary systems, debunking the myth of state-created currency. Dive into intriguing historical examples, like cigarettes as money in WWII prisoner camps. Explore the insights of economic thinkers such as Cantillon and Menger, while grappling with modern misconceptions. This exploration is not merely historical; it serves as a crucial guide for understanding inflation and the importance of sound money.

The P&M panel discusses Trump’s reversals, capitulations, and outright failures to fulfill popular campaign promises, and what Trump supporters should take away from all this. For more information and to subscribe, visit https://Mises.org/P&MPod

As the Texas floodwaters receded, politicians like Chuck Schumer twisted facts about the tragedy to score a political win. Examining what went wrong to prevent such tragedies from happening again is the right thing to do. But that involves looking at the actual facts. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/texas-floods-and-political-opportunism Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

This week, Bob talks with economist and Mises Institute research fellow, David Howden, co-editor of The Next Generation of Austrian Economics: Essays in Honor of Joe Salerno. They discuss key chapters from the book, highlighting significant contributions from up-and-coming Austrian economists in areas such as monopoly pricing, international economics, and monetary theory. The Next Generation of Austrian Economics: Essays in Honor of Joseph T. Salerno: https://Mises.org/HAP507a David Gordon's Review of the Book in The Austrian: https://Mises.org/HAP507b

The origins of Bitcoin are traced back to F.A. Hayek's groundbreaking economic theories from the 1970s. The critique of central bank control and Keynesian policies reveals the pitfalls of government-managed currencies. Hayek's call for monetary freedom is more relevant than ever, especially amidst rising inflation and increasing crypto regulations. The discussion highlights the potential of cryptocurrencies as a path to financial liberation while examining historical shifts in money that have stifled innovation.

Murray Rothbard challenges conventional narratives surrounding America’s two most mythologized wars: the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Rothbard defends the American Revolution as a rare example of a just war for liberty and decentralization, and casts a critical eye on the War Between the States, arguing it marked the rise of empire, centralization, and mass bloodshed. Recorded at the "The Costs of War" conference in May 1994.