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Almost 90 years later, Albert Jay Nock's Our Enemy the State remains a classic and definitive work on examining the state for what it is: a liberty-crushing behemoth. David Gordon takes another look at this important work. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Argentina belongs to the large group of countries that have been systematically ruined by their own governments. There is no easy way out of this. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

The outcry from establishment media figures following the decision by the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times to not endorse a presidential candidate shows how out of touch they have become about how much we rely on them. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

In What Has Government Done to Our Money? Murray Rothbard changes your whole view of the world—not just money. He opens our eyes and clarifies the mysteries of money, banking, and the role of government. See also Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure by Murray Rothbard: https://Mises.org/Cure Order a free paperback copy of Murray Rothbard’s What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree. Follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues.

In 1997, Bryan Caplan wrote an essay explaining why he was no longer a self-described Austrian. Recently, a reader asked him to comment on that essay. Bob reacts to Bryan's current views, arguing that the history of economic thought is indeed important, and the Misesian approach to praxeology is crucial. Bryan Caplan's Recent Article: https://Mises.org/HAP476a Bryan Caplan's "Why I Am Not an Austrian Economist": https://Mises.org/HAP476b Hoppe's Economic Science and the Austrian Method: https://Mises.org/HAP476c Bob's Cambridge University Press Article on Böhm-Bawerk's Critiques: https://Mises.org/HAP476d A Modern Guide to Austrian Economics: https://Mises.org/HAP476e Bob and David Freidman, "The Chicago Vs. Austrian School Debate": https://Mises.org/HAP476f

In this episode, Ryan McMaken takes a look at how the domestic and commercial rituals of the Thanksgiving holiday are things that communists really don't like. Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025: https://mises.org/events/educating-liberty-mises-circle-tampa Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/Anatomy Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE 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

It is unlikely many of the Department of Government Efficiency’s recommendations will ever be implemented. The value of the DOGE lies in how it exposes government waste. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/dont-sell-doge-short-yet Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

The gold standard hampers the growth of government power, which helps people more effectively fight bad policy—like the disastrous War on Drugs. Order a free paperback copy of Murray Rothbard’s What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/IssuesFree Follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues

Bob discusses common talking points that pro-free-trade economists often use when making the case against tariffs. The purpose is to facilitate discussion so both sides have a deeper understanding of the subtle issues involved. Bob's Article on Trade Deficits: https://Mises.org/HAP475a Steve Landsburg on Obama's State of the Union Remarks about Exports: https://Mises.org/HAP475b

Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost look at some of the ways Trump’s foreign policy might actually be a step in the right direction. Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025: Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/Anatomy Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE 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