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Jan 10, 2025 • 6min

America’s Problem with Consumerism Is the Government’s Fault

The child-like obsession with buying stuff that American society is often criticized for around Christmas is a sought-after result of our government’s monetary policy. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/americas-problem-consumerism-governments-fault Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB
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Jan 10, 2025 • 9min

What Has Government Done to Our Money? | Mark Thornton

The Mises Institute is giving away copies of Murray Rothbard's classic, What Has Government Done to Our Money? and it will change how one sees our nation's monetary history. Rothbard presents a clear case for sound money as a basis for civilization itself. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 8min

Paul Krugman Rides into the Sunset | William L. Anderson

After spending 25 years as a columnist for the New York Times, Paul Krugman is finally retiring from that position—25 years too late, if one wishes to be honest. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 9min

Minimum Wage Laws Can’t Repeal the Laws of Economics

A new study at UC Berkeley claims that California‘s new $20 minimum wage has had no adverse economic effects. If only that were true. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 12min

Slash Military Spending: “Defense” Budgets are Bigger than Ever Before

Even though the Pentagon has failed seven audits in a row, defense spending is now 60 percent higher (in real terms) than its old Cold War peak. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 9min

Book Review: The Age of Debt Bubbles | Patrick Barron

The world is awash in debt bubbles, but politicians continue to spend, which requires even more central bank intervention—and more bubbles. Max Rangeley has edited The Age of Debt Bubbles, which details the dangers we face and how to stop the current madness. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 9min

Employed Workers Dwindle and Full-Time Jobs Fall as the Fed Readies More Easy Money

In November, employed workers flatlined yet again as full-time work dropped for the tenth month in a row. Naturally, the Fed plans interest rate cuts. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 9min

Critical Race Theory and Racial Polylogism | Wanjiru Njoya

Long before the term "Critical Race Theory" was coined, Ludwig von Mises already was critiquing what he called "racial polylogism," which claims that what passes for truth depends upon racial identity. While people might hold different perspectives, truth still is truth. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 10, 2025 • 7min

Marx’s Misanthropy | David Gordon

Marx is often portrayed as motivated by love of the working class, but, starting from the time he was a university student, he displayed contempt and hatred for the masses he deemed beneath him. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.
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Jan 9, 2025 • 54min

Why Homelessness Keeps Growing

Ryan McMaken and historian Christopher Calton take a look at why homelessness is rising and why politicians like California Governor Gavin Newsom are only making it worse. Use code Rothbard25 to get 10% off your ticket to Educating for Liberty Mises Circle in Tampa on February 22: httsp://Mises.org/Tampa25 Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE The World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWar 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

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