Recent Podcast Episodes
Jeff’s Farewell To The Human Action Podcast
Jeff and Bob review the history and impact of The Human Action Podcast—formerly Mises Weekends—and discuss where the podcast is headed.
Wisdom from a Yenta
Philosopher Susan Neiman may be a leftist, but she recognizes the dangers of woke progressivism.
Central Banks Are Creating the Return of Mugabenomics
Robert Mugabe, once president for life of Zimbabwe, became infamous for hyperinflation and political repression. Today, he is becoming the patron saint of central banking.
Understanding the Difference between Praxeology and Psychology
Some economists have tried to apply psychology to economic analysis, but psychology is not what drives economic activity.
What the Trump Indictment Tells Us about the Regime
Ryan and Tho talk about why Trump is the only former president to be prosecuted for crimes.
Politics Is Turning Us into Idiots
From race to gender to nearly everything else, decisions about what is correct or incorrect are made according to politics. This is a recipe for social destruction.
Is It Real Money or Just Artifice?
Money proper is not artifice. It is a physical "thing" of value, acquired through labor and emerging out of the needs of individuals, who through voluntary exchanges determine its value.
Is the Fed Trying to Bail Out the World? Sure Looks Like It
Like the arsonist who then heroically fights the fire he set, the Fed is increasing its efforts to bail out banks both at home and abroad. This does not end well.
To Fight the State, Build Alternatives to the State
The challenge at hand is more than simply opposing the state. Rather, it is necessary to build up, reinforce, and sustain institutions that can offer alternatives to the state.
Why Most of the World Isn’t on Board with the NATO-Russia War
Many governments support continuing the Ukraine war, but ordinary people in Europe, America, and the developing world fear the war will bring economic disaster.
Bipartisanship Is Not a Substitute for Voluntary Exchange
Politicians tout "bipartisanship"—that often just means one's pocket will be picked even more cleanly.