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The flurry of post-Watergate “reforms” supposedly were passed to counteract government abuse of citizens. Not surprisingly, the FISA program, which was aimed at reducing internal government spying became the means of massive growth of the surveillance state. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

It has been nearly 80 years since US aircraft dropped two atomic bombs on Japanese cities, but today, nations stockpiled with nuclear weapons engage in reckless foreign policies. It is time to recognize the danger irresponsible western governments pose to everyone else. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Keynesians believe that if there is a bout of inflation, central banks can slowly guide the economy to a “soft landing” which minimizes unemployment and income losses. Such policies, however, only lead to further boom-and-bust scenarios. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Harris promises to reduce prices by printing more money, reducing competition, and attacking businesses. Welcome to the US version of Argentina's “Peronism.” Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

While we experience the predictable economic consequences of bad economic policies, the two main presidential candidates seem to be competing in an unspoken contest to demonstrate profound economic illiteracy. Unfortunately, whoever wins in this contest, we lose. Narrated by Millian Quinteros.

Bill Peterson, the great essayist and economist, pens this tribute to his colleague and teacher. Narrated by Jim Vann.

Bill Peterson, the great essayist and economist, pens this tribute to his colleague and teacher. Narrated by Jim Vann.

Bill Peterson, the great essayist and economist, pens this tribute to his colleague and teacher. Narrated by Jim Vann.

Bill Peterson, the great essayist and economist, pens this tribute to his colleague and teacher. Narrated by Jim Vann.

The abolitionist would blister his thumb pushing a button that would abolish the state immediately, writes Murray N. Rothbard (1926–1995). This audio Mises Daily is narrated by Steven Ng.