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Keynesians are known for using obscure and jumbled jargon to explain their fallacious ideas. The hope being that, the more confusing the language, the greater the perceived scholarship. Good economics can and should be clearly logically explained. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Mainstream economists speak of GDP as though it is the economy itself, however, GDP is not a good measure of economic reality. Instead, it presents a distorted picture of genuine economic activity and leads to mistaken conclusions about the economy. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

The US Armed Forces expand their footprints in the Indian Ocean, not to defend this country, but to expand military power. The Diego Garcia base has left a trail of ruined lives for those forced off their land to make room for yet another military base. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Building up non-state institutions is a key factor to being free in an unfree world. Presented in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Combined with good ideas, we can find new and better ways to use technology to promote liberty, free markets, and overall societal well-being. Presented in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

In this episode of the Human Action Podcast, Bob welcomes guest Joshua Mawhorter to discuss his recent article on the role of government in sustaining slavery. The conversation covers several key points, including slave patrols, fugitive slave laws, manumission restrictions, and constitutional subsidies. Mawhorter argues that slavery persisted largely due to government intervention rather than free-market mechanisms and highlights the inefficiencies and extensive costs associated with maintaining the institution. They also touch on modern discussions of reparations and the historical patterns of slavery's abolition in other countries. Josh's Mises Wire Article, "Governments Had a Major Role in Sustaining Slavery": https://Mises.org/HAP465a Mark Thornton, "Slavery, Profitability, and the Market Process": https://Mises.org/HAP465b Jeffrey Hummel, "The Political Economy of Slavery, Secession, and Emancipation": https://Mises.org/HAP465c Jeffrey Hummel, "U.S. Slavery and Economic Thought": https://Mises.org/HAP465d Alan Olmstead, "Cotton, Slavery, and the New History of Capitalism": https://Mises.org/HAP465e

The US government says that there are no limits on its ability to militarily dominate every corner of the globe. Ryan, Zach, and Tho talk about why that’s a lot more expensive than the regime admits. Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/Myers Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: Mises.org/SS24 Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

The total number of employed persons has fallen by 66,000 since August of 2023. Moreover, the new job growth is almost all in part-time jobs. Be sure to follow the Loot & Lobby podcast at https://Mises.org/LL

As our government officials crack down on what they call “foreign disinformation,” allegedly meant to influence the 2024 election, it’s worth remembering that they, too, are willing to use disinformation, not only against foreign regimes, but against Americans themselves. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/its-also-disinformation-when-our-government-does-it Connor O’Keeffe produces media and content at the Mises Institute. He has a master’s in economics and a bachelor’s in geology.

While the Harris-Walz campaign doesn't publicize the candidates’ records on the Covid-19 lockdowns and mask mandates, voters should know what they did. Not only did the lockdowns create massive economic damage, but they led to many more deaths than lives saved. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.