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In this engaging discussion, Tho Bishop, a contributing editor at the Mises Institute, and Connor O'Keefe, who analyzes legal and economic aspects of current events, dive into the recent off-year elections. They explore how economic populism is influencing voter sentiment, particularly the focus on affordability and inflation. The duo also critiques the failure of right-wing economic messaging and the generational crisis of housing affordability. Plus, they discuss the erosion of political norms and how it may shape future election outcomes.

Conor O'Keefe, an author and commentator for the Mises Wire, dives into the controversial topic of Trump's tariff powers. He examines the Supreme Court's potential response to the current administration's reliance on emergency powers to impose tariffs. Key discussions include the political dynamics affecting judicial decisions and the implications of expanding executive authority. Conor critiques Trump's apparent abandonment of limiting bureaucracy while highlighting the conflicts between consumer interests and the tariffs. Expect an engaging exploration of power and policy!

In this discussion, economist William L. Anderson critiques the implications of Zohran Mamdani's election. He analyzes how DSA supporters see this victory as a turning point for socialism, but counters that significant challenges remain for its broader acceptance. Anderson delves into the urban base of American socialism and suggests that elite influences, rather than grassroots support, drive the DSA. He also reflects on Mamdani's unrealistic campaign promises and the potential risks of embracing socialist policies in the U.S.

Explore the soaring costs of food stamp spending and learn how industry lobbyists influence policies to keep those funds flowing. Discover the surprising demographics of recipients and how factors like race and immigration status impact participation rates. Uncover the economic implications of SNAP on market prices and who stands to gain the most. Plus, hear about industry pushback against proposed restrictions on eligible purchases and the convoluted relationship between welfare and agriculture in modern politics.

Speaking at the recent Mises Institute Supporters Summit, Mark Thornton argues that lasting reform comes from the bottom up, not from political edict. Drawing on Hayek’s “worst get to the top” insight, Mark contrasts elite-driven prohibition with the citizen-led wave of decriminalization and legalization across states and abroad. Mark also explains the role of “salutary neglect” by local officials, the Oregon backlash as a failure of property-rights enforcement—not of liberty—and the scholarly case against the drug war. The crux: markets and civil society integrate; top-down policy divides. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues

When studying praxeology, something as trivial as the recipe for chocolate cake can become a way to better teach us Austrian economics. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/recipes-rothbard-what-chocolate-cake-can-teach-about-economics

Explore Murray Rothbard's compelling views on the origins of World War II. Discover how he critiques the notion of Hitler's master plan, interpreting him as a rational statesman aiming for traditional goals. Learn why the Anschluss and the Sudetenland crisis unfolded as they did, driven by regional dynamics and provocations. Rothbard underscores the dangers of hard-line foreign policies and promotes non-interventionism. His insights challenge the myth of just wars, urging a deeper understanding of the conflict's beginnings.

Alex Pollock joins the Human Action Podcast to explain his recent Congressional testimony on the Fed’s growing insolvency and mandate overreach. The Fed now admits to $243 billion in operating losses and nearly $1 trillion in mark-to-market losses, leaving it with negative capital of about $197 billion. Pollock explains how the central bank transformed itself into “the biggest 1980s-style savings and loan in history” — funding short while buying long, and bleeding cash as interest rates rose. Read the Congressional Testimony: https://Mises.org/HAP523a Read More from Alex Pollock: https://Mises.org/HAP523b

Henry Hazlett wrote in Economics in One Lesson that each generation has to relearn economic fallacies that government employs when implementing bad policies. New Yorkers are about to learn a lot of new lessons. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/all-means-elect-mamdani-and-watch-his-socialist-laboratory-work

The food stamp program is a way for Pepsico and the Coca-Cola company to legally rip off the taxpayers. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-food-industry-lobbyists-keep-food-stamp-gravy-train-going