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Latest episodes
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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