Sixteen months ago, in March 2020, we argued for an end to government-imposed shutdowns of businesses, schools, churches, restaurants, and events due to the covid virus: The shutdown of the American economy by government decree should end. The lasting and far-reaching harms caused by this authoritarian precedent far outweigh those caused by the
We oppose President Biden’s lawless and authoritarian new mandates announced yesterday. We also denounce his divisive rhetoric toward unvaccinated Americans, his reckless antipathy for federalism, and his threats to usurp state governors. Contra Mr. Biden, this is entirely about freedom and personal choice. His proposed executive orders
Contra Mr. Biden, this is entirely about freedom and personal choice. Original Article: “ Against Biden’s Mandates “ This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael
If every new virus or variation warrants shutdowns or new vaccines, we will face an unending dystopian hellscape of state intervention in our medical decisions. Original Article: “ End the Shutdown, Again “ This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael
We asked several Mises Institute scholars and writers to come together to discuss the themes running through the 2020 election race and the most important policy issues for the American presidency. Here’s what they had to say. Featuring Joseph Becker, Zachary Yost, Peter Klein, Peter St. Onge, Philipp Bagus, Mark Thornton, Jonathan Newman, Robert
The lasting and far-reaching harms caused by this authoritarian precedent far outweigh those caused by the COVID-19 virus. The American people must decide for themselves how and when to reopen society and return to their daily lives. Narrated by Millian Quinteros . Original Article: “ E nd the Shutdown
Jeff Deist joined CrossTalk yesterday to discuss the influence of neoconservatives like John Bolton on Trump’s foreign policy. Things get heated with another guest when Jeff questions the dubious ”War on Terror,” the enormous US military budget, and whether Trump’s actions regarding endless Middle East wars matches his
Bob Murphy has a terrific new podcast called, unsurprisingly, The Bob Murphy Show . His focus? “Free markets, free minds, and grateful souls.” Bob tells us he plans to focus more on individuals and their personal stories than libertarianism or economics per se. He’s already hosted Tom Woods and Carlos Lara, and has big ideas for noteworthy future
The Accad and Koka Report , hosted by two MDs, focuses on free-market approaches to medicine and health. Drs. Michel Accad and Anish Koka recently hosted Mises Institute president Jeff Deist for a no-holds barred look at how Congress, the medical establishment, and lobbyists work together to make healthcare anything but free. Watch the interview
Jeff Deist recently published an editorial in the Washington Times challenging various proposals—popular among DC think tanks—to create monetary policy “rules” or targets based on statistical data related to inflation or GDP. Some highlights: One hopes Mr. Powell sticks to his guns and his earlier commitment to tightening in the face of bad
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