A look at politics, economics, news, and history from a young libertarian's perspective.
In this episode, I discuss the Supreme Court decision reached on June 4 in favor of a baker, Jack Phillips, …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Roseanne’s tweets and the cancellation of her show, America’s role in the world, and how …Continue reading →
I discuss some of the common arguments made in favor of increased gun control, the inconsistencies and weaknesses of these …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the volatile week in the markets. I don’t think this the end of the slide; …Continue reading →
Federal contractor Reality Leigh Winner was arrested for leaking classified National Security Agency (NSA) information to The Intercept. The Right has …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the recent decision by an appellate court to affirm the life sentence without possibility of …Continue reading →
I wanted to take a nice break to record an optimistic episode. Despite the tone of many of my episodes …Continue reading →
This week, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by a 217-213 margin. The AHCA revises …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss President Trump’s tax plan. As of now, only a one page summary has been released, …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Alexis de Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America.” In this book, which was published in 1835, de …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Syria after an alleged chemical attack on civilians by Bashar …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the current state of the automobile industry. To prop up new car prices, subprime lending …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the death of the American Health Care Act of 2017, the repeal and replace legislation …Continue reading →
Today (March 15), Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve decided to raise the Federal funds rate target from 50 to …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the Obamacare replacement bill proposed by House Republicans. This bill simply takes many of the …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s speech to Congress on February 28 and his recent budget proposal calling for …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s recent comments that the media is an enemy of the American people. I …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s comments in response to Bill O’Reilly’s assertion that Vladimir Putin is a “killer.” …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the Super Bowl, including my impressions of the halftime show, the commercials, and the reaction …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss my three reactions to Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration: It is unconstitutional, though not …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the recent news surrounding Donald Trump’s wall. An executive order signed yesterday (January 25) states …Continue reading →
Donald Trump is now the 45th president of the United States. Trump’s cabinet picks have been going through the ringer …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. More specifically, I attack the idea that …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss an article by economist Noah Smith (linked below) in which, in his infinite wisdom, he …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to make New York State colleges and universities “free” for students …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Thomas Sowell’s retirement and my three favorite books written by him: “Basic Economics: A Common …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise the Federal Funds rate target from 25-50 basis points …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the Obama administration’s decision to deny an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) to …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss three seemingly unrelated stories: the United Kingdom’s recent passing of the Investigatory Powers Bill, India’s …Continue reading →
In this episode, I first discuss the selection of Betsy DeVos as the Secretary of the Department of Education. DeVos …Continue reading →
In this episode, I open by discussing Fidel Castro’s death and the reactions to his death by Jill Stein, Justin …Continue reading →
Donald Trump has begun to make cabinet selections and rumors galore about the many selections he has left to make. …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss further fallout from the presidential election. First, I discuss the idea of secession and why …Continue reading →
Donald Trump will be President of the United States. I hate to say I told you so, but I told …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline and the protests in my home state of North Dakota. I …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the migration of Americans from expensive, higher tax metropolitan areas to smaller, cheaper, lower tax …Continue reading →
I do not want anyone to expect an endorsement of Donald Trump within this episode. However, I believe things are …Continue reading →
I have many issues with Keynesian economics, but in this episode I discuss my biggest contentions: Keynesians don’t explain what …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss the second presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I believe that Trump’s two …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss Gary Johnson’s most recent gaffe in which he could not name a world leader that …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss an interview with Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff. I discussed Rogoff and the “War on Cash” …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss three separate topics. First, I discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s public statements that the United States …Continue reading →
In this episode, I discuss my search through the wide array of laptops for sale to buy one for my …Continue reading →
In this episode, I first discuss the “War on Cash” and the idea that we need a cashless society or …Continue reading →
In this episode, I get to discuss two of my favorite topics: the United States’ higher education system and the …Continue reading →
The bulk of this episode was sparked by a series of discussions I had with a self-avowed socialist. We had …Continue reading →
As we have all heard by now, Kaepernick has refused to stand for the national anthem throughout the preseason to …Continue reading →
Another day, another Gary Johnson interview in which he completely contradicts core libertarian principles. This time, Johnson endorsed a carbon …Continue reading →
To the surprise of no one, the Federal Reserve decided to keep the Fed Funds rate target at 25 to …Continue reading →
Libertarians are fantastic on many issues. We can persuade a lot of people by being knowledgeable about economic issues and …Continue reading →
I disagree with Bernie Sanders and his supporters on the vast majority of issues, but I also believe he has …Continue reading →