John and Jeff discuss economic theory and policy and determine who is doing too much.
The Do Less team is here to discuss if demand causes inflation. What about if the Federal Reserve demands inflation? Is it transitory? How do you protect yourself from inflation?
The Do Less team is back to discuss the latest scheme from the US Treasury Secretary to put their hands in your pockets.
The Do Less team are back with special guest Eps to discuss fake news and misinformation.
Rogo is back to teach the Do Less team about some intricacies in supply chain disruptions. Thanks to Josh Karnofsky for the reproduction of our intro music!
John Jeff and Brendan discuss the state of self help advice on the internet
The people in charge who want what's best for us always have to take the safe approach, but in complicated connected systems the safe approach could also be the most risky in other ways. [Recorded 3/23/21]
Are we alone in the Universe? Have aliens visited us? What can be done to prepare for aliens if we don't know what they'll be like? Join us as we have some fun and discuss these important questions.
The Do Less Team give an in depth run down of what happened this week in the stock market and deliver their far-from-mainstream takes on the unusual trading activity. [Recorded 1/28/21]
The Do Less Team are happy to discuss the topic of US secession with Henry and Jack who provide solid counterpoints as to why the US can and should endure. Did this video make you think about this in a new way? Let us know in the comments. [Recorded 1/17/21]
[Recorded 01/10/21] Brendan asks John and Jeff about the events of the past week including the breach of the US Capitol Building and the de-platforming of Donald Trump.
[Recorded 01/03/2021] Brendan asks John and Jeff about Bitcoin and through thought experiments and evidence they seek to explain Bitcoin's true societal worth.
[Recorded 12/04/2020] John and Jeff discuss logic and the role it should play in government decision making.
[Recorded 11/10/2020] John and Jeff summarize what has happened with the US election and really get into the issues that have arisen with the democratic process.
[Recorded 9/27/20] John and Jeff recently watched the Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" and they had some thoughts. Tune in to Do Less Podcast to hear their takes on the documentary and how social media affects us.
[Recorded 7/23/2020] John and Jeff discuss the major issues facing the US in terms what issues have the biggest impact versus what can be done to address the root cause.
[Recorded 5/24/2020] John and Jeff discuss the government spending that has resulted from the Coronavirus and its impacts on the National Debt, inflation, and more.
[Recorded 5/2/2020] John and Jeff provide commentary on the bizarre move in the oil price on 4/20/2020. They also discuss what the Fed's response will be and how effective government intervention can be in the oil market.
[Recorded 4/09/2020] John and Jeff discuss the ramifications of the Federal Reserve buying up every piece of collateral they can find - including Junk Bonds.
[Recorded 4/2/2020] John and Jeff discuss the economic fallout from the Coronavirus and what the Government is doing to save the economy.
[Recorded 3/27/20] John and Jeff welcome a special guest, Rogo, on to the show to talk stocks, the economy, and the market for oil.
[Recorded 3/19/2020] John and Jeff examine the unprecedented steps the Federal Reserve is taking to address the Coronavirus problem in the US and globally.
[Recorded 3/10/20] John and Jeff discuss the stock market crash we are experiencing and how the Fed is responding.
[Recorded 3/5/2020] Emergency Fed action occurred this week after a severe correction in the stock market. John and Jeff discuss how this may be a turning point for the precedent under which the Fed acts.
[Recorded 2/27/20] After a fairly severe drop in the stock market, John and Jeff discuss possible causes like the Coronavirus and Bernie Sanders support spreading.
John and Jeff reminisce about Andrew Yang's now defunct campaign for president and the issues that it was centered around.
John and Jeff discuss GDP in depth and describe why it is not, in fact, a "be all end all" the way economists think it is.
John and Jeff discuss the sentiment from the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jay Powell, when he talks about how the economy affects Debtors and Savers. FOMC meeting (question of discussion begins at 50:59) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEusG89cJGM
John and Jeff discuss the reactions to the Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China.
John and Jeff dive into the nature of stock prices and discuss factors that are moving the stock prices for the companies in the S&P 500. Price to Sales - https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-sp-500-is-now-more-overvalued-than-ever-per-this-measure-2020-01-08
John and Jeff discuss AB5 which was passed in California and took effect on 1/1/2020. This bill re-characterizes gig workers (such as Uber drivers) in CA from independent contractors to employees.
Do Less Podcast John and Jeff discuss the latest actions from the Fed after last week's FOMC meeting. https://i.imgur.com/ALhnm5J.jpg
Do Less Podcast John and Jeff discuss the latest news regarding impeachment and other topics.
Do Less Podcast John and Jeff discuss Elon Musk's Cybertruck unveiling and the market forces at play in Musk's life.
Do Less Podcast John and Jeff discuss the federal government national debt causes and solutions. https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/722/406/b73.png
Do Less Podcast John and Jeff discuss the ways Bernie Sanders suggests Bill Gates can do more for our country. https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/03/07/article-2575436-1C195B4C00000578-654_634x538.jpg
Do Less Podcast John and Jeff react to the Federal Reserve decision to cut rates again as well as some other current events. Link to Fed Meeting: https://twitter.com/zerohedge/status/1189688732267556867
Do Less Podcast John and Jeff discuss the Federal Reserve and discuss its place in our global economy.