Podcasts about Big government

Despite attempts to whitewash its past, progressivism was a poisonous ideology from the beginning. One of its worst legacies is eugenics, which not only created social strife in the US, but also was exported to Germany, where the Nazis embraced it.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-american-progressives-influenced-hitler

The covid lockdowns were useless for public health, but they vastly strengthened government's stranglehold over our lives. We cannot allow this to happen again.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/potential-lockdowns-polarization-and-what-should-be-done

Not surprisingly, the present government is rapidly politicizing artificial intelligence. We don't have to look far for disastrous results.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/ai-creative-destruction-and-politicization-economic-change

Despite attempts to whitewash its past, progressivism was a poisonous ideology from the beginning. One of its worst legacies is eugenics, which not only created social strife in the US, but also was exported to Germany, where the Nazis embraced it.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-american-progressives-influenced-hitler

The covid lockdowns were useless for public health, but they vastly strengthened government's stranglehold over our lives. We cannot allow this to happen again.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/potential-lockdowns-polarization-and-what-should-be-done

Not surprisingly, the present government is rapidly politicizing artificial intelligence. We don't have to look far for disastrous results.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/ai-creative-destruction-and-politicization-economic-change

As AI continues to grow, we are told to fear private transactions and to depend on the state for safety and security. The reality is that we need to fear the state and what it will do to us as technology becomes increasingly sophisticated.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/were-freaking-doomed-without-freedom-state-rule

As AI continues to grow, we are told to fear private transactions and to depend on the state for safety and security. The reality is that we need to fear the state and what it will do to us as technology becomes increasingly sophisticated.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/were-freaking-doomed-without-freedom-state-rule

Why are young people being priced out of everything? In this episode, Andrew breaks down the real reason the cost of living is spiralling, why house prices are unaffordable, and how government policy is destroying wealth without most people realising it. From the PE ratio explained simply, to why Gary Stevenson's solutions make the problem worse, this is one of the most honest and detailed economic conversations you'll find.

In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen is joined by Robin Bredin, a public provocateur, educator, and returning guest, for a highly controversial discussion about residential schools, historical memory, free speech, and Canada's ongoing culture wars.As Canada continues to debate the legacy of residential schools, Bredin argues that the public conversation has become too rigid, politicized, and hostile to dissenting views. He raises questions about evidence, public claims, church burnings, and whether governments should criminalize disagreement over historical interpretations.The conversation touches on:The fifth anniversary of startling and inaccurate residential school burial-site announcementsThe difference between historical debate and denialDemands from some politicians to criminalize discussionsCatholic churches being torched after residential school revelationsThe complexity of residential school experiencesFree speech, public policy, and Canada's culture warWhether reconciliation can happen without open debateThis is a difficult and sensitive conversation about one of the most emotionally charged subjects in Canada. LeDrew and Bredin discuss claims, counterclaims, and the broader question of whether Canadians can still openly debate history, evidence, and public policy without Big Government censorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government economic policies reflect abstract ideas of what agents wish reality were like. Praxeology is not beholden to abstract economic fantasies.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/praxeology-antidote-hyperreality

Government economic policies reflect abstract ideas of what agents wish reality were like. Praxeology is not beholden to abstract economic fantasies.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/praxeology-antidote-hyperreality

The latest rage among defense contractors is the rise of the high-tech “neo-primes,” firms which supposedly will apply “smart” militarization. History and reality tell us, however, that these companies soon enough will be as bloated and corrupt as their contemporaries.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/beware-neo-primes

The latest rage among defense contractors is the rise of the high-tech “neo-primes,” firms which supposedly will apply “smart” militarization. History and reality tell us, however, that these companies soon enough will be as bloated and corrupt as their contemporaries.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/beware-neo-primes

In this discussion of Rothbard's seminal essay on the nature of the state, "The Anatomy of the State," Ryan McMaken takes a look at the state as a unique organization with a monopoly on the means of coercion. This organization, which is not to be confused with society in general, has its own ways of preserving itself and relating to other states.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Viewing the Declaration of Independence as the act that created one consolidated American nation is a common historical anachronism, which projects a later nationalist understanding backward onto the founding era.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/creating-nation-declaration-independence-and-nation-anachronism

In this discussion of Rothbard's seminal essay on the nature of the state, "The Anatomy of the State," Ryan McMaken takes a look at the state as a unique organization with a monopoly on the means of coercion. This organization, which is not to be confused with society in general, has its own ways of preserving itself and relating to other states.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Viewing the Declaration of Independence as the act that created one consolidated American nation is a common historical anachronism, which projects a later nationalist understanding backward onto the founding era.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/creating-nation-declaration-independence-and-nation-anachronism

Has your family consumed its lump of coal today?One of the most perverse presidential moves ever is Trump's Big Government decree to force feed “King Coal” to Americans. Proclaiming an “energy emergency,” he unilaterally ordered five electric utilities to re-open their old, coal-burning power plants.These are toxic bombs, that continuously spew mercury, carbon dioxide, and a mix of other killer pollutants into our air, water, and bodies. Mercury emissions are especially vicious, causing early death in adults and permanent IQ damages to fetuses and children. Even the president's own health secretary has excoriated mercury pollution from coal-fired utilities as “the most powerful neurotoxin we know of in the universe.”That's why We the People have rebelled against the greed of coal barons in past years, finally replacing their deadly fuel with wind power, solar, and other renewable energy sources – which also lowers consumers' electric bills.So why push to re-impose a horrific corporate poison that the people have already rejected – and that progressive utilities have moved beyond?Crass corruption. By hailing dirty coal as “beautiful,” while demonizing and defunding clean energy, Trump has been showered with millions of dollars from old-line coal profiteers. And never underestimate vanity – he even got a custom bronze trophy from the polluters, hailing him as the “Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal.”After America began replacing coal with clean energy, mercury pollution plummeted. But by restarting coal-fired utilities last year, Trump has already increased mercury emissions by 9 percent. Since he tries to merchandize everything, though, you might be able to buy an autographed lump of coal from him.Do something!* The Sierra Club's “Beyond Coal” campaign is a great place to find all kinds of resources for taking action, making local change, and more.* Money in politics remains the thorn in our collective sides, so you can also check out End Citizens United to get involved on that front.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Mamdani's election is not the cause of economic decline. Instead, New York City's slide into chaos has been ongoing for many years, and Mamdani promises to make things even worse.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/big-apples-woes-are-not-just-result-one-election

Mamdani's election is not the cause of economic decline. Instead, New York City's slide into chaos has been ongoing for many years, and Mamdani promises to make things even worse.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/big-apples-woes-are-not-just-result-one-election

Social contract theory was used to critique a form of the state, but was also used to legitimize the modern nation-state.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/great-reversal-how-social-contract-theory-became-state-apologetics

Zohran Mamdani's proposal reflects a growing belief that economic problems can be solved through public ownership and political management. But a grocery store is still a business governed by costs, and economic reality regardless of who owns it.Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/economic-problem-behind-zohran-mamdanis-government-grocery-plan

Social contract theory was used to critique a form of the state, but was also used to legitimize the modern nation-state.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/great-reversal-how-social-contract-theory-became-state-apologetics

Zohran Mamdani's proposal reflects a growing belief that economic problems can be solved through public ownership and political management. But a grocery store is still a business governed by costs, and economic reality regardless of who owns it.Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/economic-problem-behind-zohran-mamdanis-government-grocery-plan

There is a dangerous partnership between Big Government, Big Pharma, Big Psychiatry, and Big Education to label children with diagnoses, drug them, and profit from it all, explains Autistic Freedom Network Founder Sven Scharpen, who experienced it firsthand. In this explosive interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazine Senior Editor Alex Newman, Scharpen details ... The post Exposing the Pharma-Psychiatry-Education-Special Needs-Industrial Complex appeared first on The New American.

What might be the process of a society moving from being unfree to being free? Here is one scenario.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/when-society-chooses-freedom-unfree-world

What might be the process of a society moving from being unfree to being free? Here is one scenario.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/when-society-chooses-freedom-unfree-world

With some simple logic and using Hobbes's own presuppositions and arguments, we can internally critique Hobbes's argument for the state, namely, that the state solves none of the problems he presents.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/hobbess-self-defeating-theory

With some simple logic and using Hobbes's own presuppositions and arguments, we can internally critique Hobbes's argument for the state, namely, that the state solves none of the problems he presents.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/hobbess-self-defeating-theory

THE OTHER SIDE - FULL Episode 515 - For weekend commencing Friday 15 May 2026.  Special Guest - Comedian ISAAC BUTTERFIELD Our take on the Budget - Could this finally be the end for big-spending high-tax Australia?  Has the BIG GOVERNMENT left finally pushed their luck too far?  Are people finally waking up to what welfare state socialism is actually costing us? And Comedian ISAAC BUTTERFIELD joins us to discuss his upcoming new tour, his deep affection for B-grade influencer Abbie Chatfield, the rise of Pauline Hanson, Newcastle and Rugby League.  [Ad] Support our show and yourself by supporting our two great sponsors! Go to https://piavpn.com/OTHERSIDE to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free! AND D-I-Y Your Patio, Carport, Deck, Pergola and more with SmartKits at smartkits.com.au And please join THE EXCLUSIVE SIDE at https://www.othersidetv.com.au/ Follow us on X @OtherSideAUS Subscribe NOW on YouTube @OtherSideAUSSupport the showJoin The EXCLUSIVE Side at www.OtherSideTV.com.au and help us revolutionise Aussie media! The Other Side  is a weekly news/commentary show on YouTube @OtherSideAus and available to watch FREE here: https://www.youtube.com/@OtherSideAusNEW EPISODES DROP EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Follow us on X  @OtherSideAUS

Bill Anderson offers a ground-level view of California's decline, arguing that the state's deep entanglement of government with water, energy, housing, and transportation has created a self-reinforcing system where every new crisis produces more regulation, more spending, and fewer productive citizens.Recorded in San Diego, California, on April 25, 2026.

Antitrust populists claimed blocking the Spirit–JetBlue merger would protect competition and consumers. But their effort led to an intervention that strengthened the very oligopoly they set out to fight.Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/how-antitrust-populists-drove-spirit-airlines-out-business2026 is the Year of Rothbard—Murray's 100th birthday—and we're celebrating by giving away free copies of Anatomy of the State through May 31. Grab yours today at https://mises.org/gabfreebookBe sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

Spirit Airlines Reflects Poorly on Big Government Pretenders on Left and Right, Plus World Cup Overpromises? | 5-4-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dearth of child-bearing in western countries like the US is seen as a political crisis. Yet, if there is any place in our lives where government should stay out, it is in the area of childbirth.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/tragedy-socialized-fertility

The dearth of child-bearing in western countries like the US is seen as a political crisis. Yet, if there is any place in our lives where government should stay out, it is in the area of childbirth.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/tragedy-socialized-fertility

The right of self-determination is the right of the inhabitants of every territory to decide on the state to which they wish to belong.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/right-self-determination

The right of self-determination is the right of the inhabitants of every territory to decide on the state to which they wish to belong.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/right-self-determination

We are told that it takes “eternal vigilance” to protect our freedom. But what if the entity taking away our freedom has the weapons and the “law” on its side?Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/problem-eternal-vigilance

We are told that it takes “eternal vigilance” to protect our freedom. But what if the entity taking away our freedom has the weapons and the “law” on its side?Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/problem-eternal-vigilance

The anti-meat movement has influenced government policy well beyond anything close to the truth about meat. From the discredited food pyramid to government funding of “lab-grown meat,” government aids the activists who are making our lives worse.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/next-food-pyramid-lab-grown-meat-and-new-moral-orthodoxy

As the socialistic Canadian medical system runs aground, the government actively promotes physician-assisted suicide as a way to save the system and promoting “die with dignity” at the same time.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/assisted-suicide-logical-outcome-government-controlled-medical-care

Is the federal government supposed to run your life—or just protect your freedom? When politicians start promising childcare, healthcare, housing, and everything in between… are they helping you, or making you dependent? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into one of the biggest fights shaping the future of the country: what is the role of government in America today? Because this isn't just policy—it's direction. One side wants more control, more spending, more dependence. The other is asking a question we haven't seriously debated in over a decade: what happens when the system gets too big to manage—and too easy to exploit? In this episode… Trump's argument on federal vs state power—and why it's blowing up online How government programs are being exploited at scale Why fraud, waste, and abuse are no longer just talking points—they're visible everywhere The growing cracks inside the Democratic Party's own base PLUS, A NAKED BURGLAR IN VIRGINIA THAT SOMEHOW TURNS INTO A POLITICAL ARGUMENT. We also break down the ActBlue investigation that could shake up Democratic fundraising, CNN admitting Dem voters don't trust their own leadership, and a Hack Madness Final Four update! And yes… Fun Time Friday delivers again. It always does. Special Guest: Michael Kratsios (White House Director of Science & Technology) – The national AI framework and why it matters for everyday Americans

What happens when a corporation resists a government edict because company leaders believe the policy to be morally wrong? The ordeal of Anthropic is a current case in point.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/when-corporations-resist-state-ethics-ai-and-limits-government-power

Government corruption isn't an anomaly. It is part of the system itself. We should expect government to be corrupt. Free markets are the antidote to this corruption.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/corruption-system

Dr. Tate Fegley uses Rothbard's theory of demonstrated preference to dismantle the mainstream public goods framework, showing that claims of market failure and welfare improvement by the state have no scientific basis because they contradict what individuals actually reveal through their choices.Part of the faculty panel entitled "What Rothbard Can Teach the Informed Layperson About Economics". The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian school, bringing together leading scholars doing research in this vibrant and influential intellectual tradition.

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Tho, and Connor talk about the historic waits thanks to DC's monopoly on airport security, and Joe Kent's resignation over the Iran War.

America has a long history of vibrant small business. But small business went into decline in the twentieth century, and it wasn't just due to large scale industrialization. Government has played a big role. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

America has a long history of vibrant small business. But small business went into decline in the twentieth century, and it wasn't just due to large scale industrialization. Government has played a big role. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

SEGMENT 4: MAGA EMBRACES BIG GOVERNMENT LIKE NEW DEALERS Guest: Veronique de Rugy De Rugy argues MAGA policies mirror New Deal-era big government activism through state industrial policy and massive spending programs. Traditional Republican principles of limited government appear obsolete or abandoned, with the RINO label now applied to anyone advocating fiscal restraint or free market economics.1846 BRUSSELS