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The origins of Bitcoin are traced back to F.A. Hayek's groundbreaking economic theories from the 1970s. The critique of central bank control and Keynesian policies reveals the pitfalls of government-managed currencies. Hayek's call for monetary freedom is more relevant than ever, especially amidst rising inflation and increasing crypto regulations. The discussion highlights the potential of cryptocurrencies as a path to financial liberation while examining historical shifts in money that have stifled innovation.

Murray Rothbard challenges conventional narratives surrounding America’s two most mythologized wars: the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Rothbard defends the American Revolution as a rare example of a just war for liberty and decentralization, and casts a critical eye on the War Between the States, arguing it marked the rise of empire, centralization, and mass bloodshed. Recorded at the "The Costs of War" conference in May 1994.

Alex Pollock, an expert on Federal Reserve policy, joins us to talk about how the Fed has backed itself into a very bad financial corner, and there is no painless way out. 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

On this episode of Power and Market, the roundtable responds to Zohran Mamdani winning his primary in New York City, the rising MAGA attacks on the Fed, and the ceasefire in the Middle East. For more information and to subscribe, visit https://Mises.org/P&MPod

The democratic establishment is upset that socialist Zohran Mamdani beat their candidate, Andrew Cuomo, in New York City’s mayoral primary. But the blame for socialism’s rising popularity lies mostly on their own shoulders. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/establishment-democrats-created-conditions-socialist-victory Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

Bob hosts economist and distinguished senior scholar at the Mises Institute, Steve Hanke, to discuss his research on hyperinflations, currency board solutions, and the economic effects of the COVID lockdowns. Hanke explains the findings of his meta-analysis of lockdown impact and explains why Sweden's laissez-faire approach was vindicated. He also draws from decades of experience stopping hyperinflation globally, advocating currency boards and gold-backed solutions as effective alternatives to central banks. Professor Hanke's Austrian Economics Research Conference Lecture: https://Mises.org/HAP506a Professor Hanke's IEA Article, "Did Lockdowns Work? The Verdict on COVID Restrictions": https://Mises.org/HAP506b The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard’s, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://Mises.org/HAPodFree Find free books, daily articles, podcasts, lecture series, and everything about the Austrian School of Economics, at https://Mises.org​​. X ► https://x.com/mises/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/mises.institute/ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/misesinstitute/ SoundCloud ► https://soundcloud.com/misesmedia/ Apple Podcasts ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/mises-institute/1280664810 Rumble ► https://rumble.com/c/c-2212754 Odysee ► https://odysee.com/@mises/ Podcasts ► https://mises.org/podcasts

In this episode of Minor Issues, Mark Thornton features his recent appearance on the Liberty and Finance podcast. Mark pulls back the curtain on the geopolitical theater, exposing how monetary control, regime change, and imperial ambition are driving global conflict. From gold’s rising value as a gauge of fear to the erosion of public trust in fiat money and the US government, he argues the real war is economic—and it’s already begun. Alongside these dangers, Mark offers hope: an informed public, sound money alternatives, and the growing momentum for a monetary reset built on gold and liberty. Additional Resources “Gold/Silver Ratio Signaling Rapid Reversal and Recession Coming“ by Mark Thornton (on the Liberty and Finance podcast): https://mises.org/MI_126_A “The Gold-Silver Ratio” (Minor Issues, Episode 119): https://mises.org/MI_119 “Preparing for War” (Minor Issues, Episode 123): https://mises.org/MI_123 Register for the 2025 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Delray Beach, Florida, October 16–18: https://mises.org/ss25

Some non-economic arguments made by pronatalists are very good. But when it comes to economics, pronatalists often get it very wrong. 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

Although it may not have ultimately ended how they wished, the strikes on Iran demonstrated that neoconservatives are still a viable force within the GOP. But that shouldn’t discourage us. Ending endless wars isn’t easy, but it is worthwhile. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/dismantling-warfare-state-was-never-going-be-easy Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

Bob is joined by author George Ford Smith for a detailed examination into the life and legacy of Thomas Paine. They discuss how Paine’s writings, especially Common Sense and the American Crisis essays, mustered colonial support for independence and even influenced the outcome of the Revolutionary War. Smith explains Paine's life, from early setbacks and struggles in England to becoming a pivotal figure in America’s founding, and why his views ultimately sidelined his historical reputation. George's Mises Wire Article, "The Failure to Stop Thomas Paine": https://Mises.org/HAP505a George's Mises Wire Article, "Thomas Paine, Liberty's Hated Torchbearer": https://Mises.org/HAP505a