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The podcast dives into the diversity of the original 13 British colonies, highlighting unique political and social outlooks. It explores the four waves of English settlement that shaped distinct regional identities. The Puritans in New England emphasized ordered liberty, while Virginia's Cavaliers favored local governance and tradition. Quaker influence in the Middle Colonies promoted religious and economic freedom. Finally, the Scots-Irish settlers prioritized autonomy and familial loyalty, illustrating the complex visions that influenced America's founding principles.

Mark Thornton explores the Skyscraper Curse, linking record-high towers to looming economic busts. He warns that with the Jeddah Tower surging towards completion, the signal for a potential crisis in 2026 is flashing. Delving into historical patterns, he argues that such skyscrapers often foreshadow late-cycle excess. Thornton also critiques recent Federal Reserve policies and their implications for the economy. It’s a deep dive into how architectural ambitions might reflect deeper financial trends.

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho discuss the reported probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Is this actual accountability for malfeasance, or a petty battle of DC egos? At the end of the day, does the difference matter? And should Powell be encouraged that central banks around the world are standing in solidarity with him? The panel dives into these questions and more. Join us for the Mises Institute's first event of 2026, featuring Keith Smith, Caitlin Long, Ryan McMaken, Per Bylund, and Timothy Terrell: "Entrepreneurship Beyond Politics: Mises Circle in Oklahoma City." Register today at https://mises.org/okc

When it comes to the great political economist John C. Calhoun, most people love him or hate him. In this episode, economic historian Patrick Newman joins us to take a more balanced look at Calhoun, his origins as a War Hawk and nationalist, and why he was never a true Jeffersonian. 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

If NATO members aren’t even safe from other NATO members then what value is the alliance? There is one good thing that could come out of a Greenland war: it would probably destroy NATO. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

Trump says he wants to spend half a trillion more dollars on military spending, even as federal spending persists at Biden-Era levels and interest on the debt climbs ever upward. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trump-wants-500-billion-more-pentagon-deficits-mount

Central bankers are not afraid Trump will “politicize” the Fed and turn it into a crony arm of the government that warps the economy to benefit those close to power. They’re afraid his blind inflationism and lack of subtlety will make it impossible to hide the fact that it already is. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/central-banking-establishment-genuinely-worried-about-trump-not-reasons-they-say Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

People who lost their homes last year in the LA wildfires are finding government roadblocks to rebuilding, due to systems put in place by progressives. And nothing will change. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bait-and-switch-victims-la-wildfires-find-local-government-wants-them-gone

This feud is little more than two factions within the Federal government fighting over how exactly to use the Fed’s many powers to inflate, exploit, and help fund an ever expanding federal government. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/trumps-justice-dept-launches-criminal-probe-against-feds-powell

The current Washington tiff between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell is being reframed as Powell heroically defending the Fed’s “independence.” In truth, the Fed has always done the administration’s dirty work and pursued inflation when it might temporarily boost the economy. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/powell-should-be-great-american-villain-dc-will-make-him-hero