Recent Podcast Episodes
The False Benefit of Less Land Use for Agriculture
Even as population has grown, increasing the intensive margin for agriculture has led to increased food production. This may not necessarily be a good thing.
Looking at the Economic Myth of the “Soft Landing”
Paul Krugman recently argued that the Federal Reserve can engineer a "soft landing" for the economy as it tries to deal with inflation. Such a view ignores economic realities.
Promoting Natural Rights Instead of Conservatism: Looking at Rothbard and Jaffa
Both Murray Rothbard and Harry Jaffa began as men of the Right. However, Rothbard turned toward the view that individuals possess rights outside of the state; Jaffa turned toward conservatism.
When Honesty Is Disincentivized, Don’t Be Surprised That Trickery Abounds
Economists often deplore the corruption in developing countries, but when institutions are corrupt, don't expect people to have the incentive to be honest.
Everything You Love You Owe to Capitalism
While capitalism gives rise to prosperity and freedom, the state thrives on an economically ignorant public.
Biden Declares “MAGA Republicans” Enemies of the State
The optics of the event were likely the idea of a proud Biden staffer leaning into the “Dark Brandon” aesthetic that has become popular among regime loyalists on Twitter. To Americans outside of this Very Online echo chamber, the imagery drew connotations of sinister authoritarian regimes.
Inflation in the USA: Where Do We Stand Today?
Biden has declared that the USA has "zero inflation" at present. Austrian economists say, "Not so fast."
The Praxeological Origins of the Price System
Commodity money isn't a government creation, as so many believe. It has a definite praxeological foundation.
New York City Subways: The Woes of Socialist Enterprises
New York City’s subways have become a nightmare, with rampant crime, delays, derailments, and poorly capitalized. This is a gift from "backdoor socialism."
Inflation Kills
Bob and Jeff unravel the corrosive and nonsensical policy of "inflationism," and consider its deep cultural effects.
Blame the Fed for Both the Inflationary Boom and the Inevitable Bust
Powell isn't a villain for pulling his foot off the money-creation accelerator a little. No, Powell's villainy stems from his role in helping create the boom in the first place.
The Fed and the Culture War
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the rhetoric surrounding the Federal Reserve.
America’s Secret Government by Proxy
While we often concentrate on government agents' antiliberty actions, it is easy to overlook the shadow government of private business firms and NGOs that do the government's bidding.
Review: Progressive Conservatism: How Republicans Will Become America’s Natural Governing Party
Like many modern "conservatives," F.H. Buckley believes that America's future is conservative governance with a helping of government intervention, tariffs, and regulation.
Why I Love “Price Discrimination”
Mainstream economists say everyone should pay the same price for the same good. But that doesn't totally make sense.
Modern Information Control: State Intervention and Mistakes to Avoid
Aided by state intervention, disinformation is becoming a way of life in communications.
The Mali Empire: An African Story of Gold and Greatness
The Mali Empire flourished as a trading center and gold-producing region from the late Middle Ages into the mid-seventeenth century.
Sound Money Can Prevent What Representative Democracy Does Not
For all of the talk about "our democracy," there is a better way to protect the lives and property of people than just electing politicians. It is called sound money.