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Roger welcomes Robert Lawson, economist, author, and director of the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom at Southern Methodist University. Lawson is the co-author of “Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World.”In this episode, they discuss Lawson's firsthand observations from socialist regimes including Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea and how central planning continues to fail the people living under it. They explore the dangerous appeal of socialism in modern political discourse, the real differences between Scandinavian welfare states and actual socialist systems, and why economic freedom remains essential to human flourishing. Plus, they highlight the power (and unfortunate rarity) of an engaging and accessible economics education that equips students with a lifelong understanding of how the world works.Robert Lawson is a founding co-author of the Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World annual report, which presents an economic freedom index for over 160 countries tracking which nations thrive—and which collapse—based on policy choices. He received the 2025 TFAS Gary M. Walton Award for Excellence in Economic Education.The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by Podville Media. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at podcast@TFAS.org. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.Support the show

Ben Eisen, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute, joins Greg to talk about his new study on Ontario's underperforming economy and Canada's recent economic stagnation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the Canadian federal election and a tumultuous April, on this episode of The Unlimited Podcast, Brian speaks with Jon Love, Executive Chair and Founder of KingSett Capital. You may recognize Jon from his prolific LinkedIn posts, where he frequently shares his insight on politics, Canada's priorities, and much more. Brian and Jon discuss the founding of KingSett, Jon's thoughts on the election outcome, Canada's path forward under Prime Minister Mark Carney, and more!Jon Love is the Executive Chair and Founder of KingSett Capital, Canada's leading private equity real estate investment business – now with a staff of 170 professionals in three offices, and AUM of $18 billion.After graduating with an HBA from Ivey Business School, in 1976, Jon joined Scotia McLeod in Edmonton as a retail stockbroker, then joined Oxford Properties in 1980, eventually becoming President in 1987 and CEO in 1992. In 1995, Jon took Oxford public and 6-years later, in 2001, Oxford was privatized by OMERS in a $4 billion transaction.In 2002, 6 months after “going dark”, Jon founded KingSett Capital.Jon graduated with an Honours degree in Business Administration from Western University's Ivey Business School, where he is an Emeritus Advisory Board member. In 2016 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Western University. Jon is a member of the Business Council of Canada, the Chief Executives Organization, and YPO. In 2023, Jon received the Ivey Business Leader of the Year Award, the NAIOP Rex Icon Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2024 the Fraser Institute's Founders Award. In 2018, Jon was awarded the Order of Canada.Timestamps0:00 Disclaimer & Intro5:51 Running Oxford in the 80s & 90s10:21 Jon's favourite times in his career12:00 Knowing when to sell a business15:58 Founding KingSett after "Going Dark"17:33 KingSett today vs. 20 years ago19:38 Why does KingSett only operate in Canada?22:00 Operating while being "Terrified"24:38 Jon's biggest lessons28:25 Implementing a succession plan33:06 Jon's view on the Canadian federal election40:00 Jon's recommendations for a housing plan45:52 Investing outside of KingSett47:30 Playing Offence48:46 If Jon could do anything, what would it be?50:30 Outro

Hosts: Erin Rider and Andy Cupp  Governor Spencer Cox -- joined by state, business, and energy leaders -- continues to tour Canada this week on a mission to strengthen trade ties between the state and Canada. One thing that's been a focus of the visit so far is energy and natural resources. In fact, Canada's Fraser Institute has identified Utah as not one of the most -- but as THE MOST -- attractive location for mining investment. Brian Somers, President of the Utah Mining Association is there on the trade mission and joins us to share some insights. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Andy Cupp  SCOTUS rules in favor of Pres. Trump over Alien Enemies Act  President Trump may move forward with the deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members. That's according to a narrowly split ruling from the United States Supreme Court. But those who are set to be deported must receive due process -- they must receive notice of their deportation under the Alien Enemies Act and must also get their day in court to plead their case as to why they shouldn't be deported. The Inside Sources hosts go in-depth on the ruling.    SCOTUS blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate fired federal workers  More confusion today for thousands of federal probationary workers recently fired by the Trump administration. A federal judge had ordered the administration to reinstate those employees, saying the process for the firings was a problem. But this morning, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed that lower court's decision. Now, the Trump Administration has the green light to move ahead with the firings and not worry about reinstating those workers.    Dozens of countries looking to negotiate new tariffs  Will the massive tariffs placed on foreign countries trigger negotiations and improve the trade imbalance? It's what President Trump said would happen, but economists still aren't convinced. However, there are reports now of dozens of countries already reaching out to the administration asking to renegotiate trade and tariffs. That news sent stocks hirer today. Inside Sources discusses the possible negotiations and Congress’ role in all of it.    Cabinet members visit Utah – a sign of the state’s growing political influence?  During their visits to Utah yesterday, three members of President Trump's Cabinet praised the state for its work along the lines of health, food, and transportation. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke of wanting to implement a similar ban on fluoride in drinking water – something Utah passed during the legislative session – and make it nationwide. Erin and Andy talk about the growing status of Utah in national politics.    Opinion: Utah will continue trend of cutting taxes  During this last legislative session, the Utah state legislature prioritized giving Utahns yet another tax cut -- for the fifth year in a row. And even though the budget was looking tight, they still found a way to eliminate some taxes, including some taxes on social security benefits. Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen thinks this tax-cutting trend will continue. He joins the show to talk more about that.    Utah pursuing mining partnership with Canada  Governor Spencer Cox -- joined by state, business, and energy leaders -- continues to tour Canada this week on a mission to strengthen trade ties between the state and Canada. One thing that's been a focus of the visit so far is energy and natural resources. In fact, Canada's Fraser Institute has identified Utah as not one of the most -- but as THE MOST -- attractive location for mining investment. Brian Somers, President of the Utah Mining Association is there on the trade mission and joins us to share some insights.    Dire wolves coming back from extinction  It may sound a little Jurassic Park, and it sort of is. Scientists, using DNA from teeth and bones, say they’ve been able to bring back the extinct dire wolf. Erin and Andy finish the show discussing the potential ethical implications of such a move.   

The Saskatchewan Government is discontinuing grade 12 provincial exams for next school year and working to develop a new province-wide student assessment program. With Saskatchewan education scores already very low, Tamara welcomes Michael Zwaagstra, Manitoba public high school teacher, education policy researcher and senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, to share his thoughts on what this means for Saskatchewan education.

Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce and radio host Derek Underhill share perspectives with young New Mexicans Danielle Hernandez, & Denice Sanchez on the biggest local and national headlines every week!Discussed in this week's show:Trump continues to cut regulations and create more American jobs—will Dems have a hard time convincing young people to abandon free-market capitalism?Tragedy in Las Cruces leaves three killed, 15 hurt in a shooting—four teens caught. Yet Dems wanted to pass a ‘homicide scholarship'—$2,000 a month for juvenile killers. If they succeed in passing more of their soft-on-crime policies will there be more death?ICE detains a Salvadoran child molester in Las Cruces—kicked out in 2019, but back thanks to Biden's open border. How many more dangerous predators are hiding here, that Democrats are protecting?Trump plans to deploy troops for New Mexico's border—Dems sue to block him. Will drugs keep pouring in while Dems argue?New Mexico's economy flops—worst in freedom since 1981, per the Fraser Institute. Why do Dem policies choke jobs after 90 years in charge?Albuquerque's mayor offers $750 a month to the jobless, paid for by tax dollars—crime and tents already flood the streets. Will this attract more people looking for a handout?Trump's tariffs bring in $3 trillion in companies—Apple's $500 billion, Honda's billions—to red states, not New Mexico. Why do Dem policies here scare off good jobs?Teens, 11 and 13, run down a Sandia Labs biker—bragging online but let go with ankle bracelets. Is juvenile crime the next epidemic in NM?Trump aims to dismantle the Department of Education—$200 billion goes to states. Will New Mexico's Dems waste it on liberal nonsense?Tune in to hear it all and more, and join us weekly for a closer look Inside New Mexico!

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Herb Pinder Jr. – owner of the Goal Group of companies which includes G Energy - a private equity firm investing in oil and gas companies & Goal Sports Corp - which managed the contractual and financial affairs of professional hockey players for 35 years.Mr. Pinder has served on the boards of more than 50 public and private businesses, crown corporations and non-profit organizations (ARC Resources, Canadian Airlines, Wascana Energy, Sunshine Ski Resort and Viterra).Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Pinder won a bronze medal playing hockey for Team Canada in the 1968 Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France.Mr. Pinder served a term as an Honorary Colonel of the 38th Service Battalion; received an Honorary Doctor of Laws at the U of Saskatchewan; is an Honored Member of the Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Sports Halls of Fame; and in 2022 became a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors.Mr. Pinder has served many non-profits organizations including Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, CD Howe, Manning Awards, Banff Center for Management, YPO International, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and The Fraser Institute.Mr. Pinder graduated from the U of Saskatchewan in 1967 with a B.A. in Economics, attended the U of Manitoba Faculty of Law, MBA from Harvard Business School, and also is an editorial contributor to the the Western Standard.Among other things we discussed the Olympic Medals, Private Equity, Western Alienation & 50 Years of Saskatoon Business.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital Markets360 Engineering & Environmental ConsultingEVA SoftwareBroadbill EnergySupport the show

Willkommen zu einer neuen Folge meines Podcasts! In dieser Episode begrüße ich den renommierten Experten Franz Josef Radermacher vor einem besonderen Gast an der Wand: Albert Einstein. Was hat Einstein mit Energie zu tun? Warum ist Energie die Grundlage menschlichen Wohlstands? Und wie gestalten wir eine nachhaltige Zukunft in einer global vernetzten Welt? Dieses Gespräch nimmt uns mit auf eine Reise durch die Geschichte der Energienutzung, die Herausforderungen der Energiewende und die geopolitischen Dimensionen, die oft übersehen werden. Prof. Radermacher ist Vorstand des Forschungsinstituts für anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung, stellv. Vorstandsvorsitzender von Global Energy Solutions e. V. (Ulm), emerit. Professor für Informatik, Universität Ulm, 2000 – 2018 Mitglied des Wissenschaftlichen Beirats beim Bundesministerium für Verkehr und digitale Infrastruktur (BMVI); er ist Ehrenpräsident des Ökosozialen Forum Europa, Wien, Mitglied des UN-Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) sowie Mitglied des Club of Rome, Winterthur. Was hat Einstein mit diesem Gespräch zu tun? Wir beginnen mit der Frage, welche Rolle Energie in unserer Gesellschaft spielt sowie der Tatsache, dass vielen Menschen, vermutlich den meisten, nicht klar ist, was unsere Gesellschaft antreibt? So waren 2023 mehr als 81 Prozent des gesamten weltweiten Energieverbrauchs durch fossile Quellen gedeckt, und die Menge an fossilen Energieträgern wächst ständig. Wie hat Energie die Menschheit geprägt? Welche Energiequellen hatten wir früher und welchen Einfluss hatte die Veränderung der Energieträger auf unsere Gesellschaft und unseren Lebensstandard? Warum dominieren fossile Brennstoffe heute noch? Kann Energie Armut bekämpfen? Ist es Energie, die Wohlstand schafft? Warum sind zwei oft übersehene Parameter von so großer Bedeutung: Energiedichte und Platzbedarf?  Kernkraftwerke benötigen wenig Fläche im Vergleich zu Windrädern oder Photovoltaik:  »Da ist ja ein Faktor 100 dazwischen.« […] »Weil auch Fläche ein extrem knappes Gut ist, ist es problematisch, wenn man eine Energie mit ziemlich niedriger Dichte hat.« Gleichzeitig sind Energie und Emissionen, besonders Treibhausgase, globale Phänomene, die lokal nicht zu lösen sind. »Von 2004 bis 2023 haben die globalen Investitionen in Wind und Solar rund 4 Billionen Dollar ausgemacht, und trotzdem sind die fossilen Energieträger dreimal schneller gewachsen.“ Zudem: „In den großen Industrienationen […] eine Reduktion der CO2-Emissionen, aber gleichzeitig einen Zuwachs in Indien und China, der diese Reduktionen um das Faktor 5 überschattet.«, Robert Bryce Überrascht uns China? China hat mittlerweile die EU auch in den Pro-Kopf-Emissionen überholt. Was passiert, wenn Schwellenländer folgen? »An China kann man erkennen, was passiert, wenn ein armes Land versucht, Wohlstand aufzubauen. Und das geht bis heute nur mit fossilen Energieträgern.« Sind schnelle Lösungen gefährlich? Großinfrastruktur, Energiesysteme sind immer eine Frage von Jahrzehnten. Wenn wir versuchen, Dinge hier über das Knie zu brechen, ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass Sie große und extrem teure Fehler machen, enorm. Außerdem stellt sich die Frage, welche Relevanz Europa überhaupt noch hat? Welche Maßnahmen gegen den Klimawandel könnten erfolgreich sein? Was wurde etwa in Baku beschlossen? Funktionieren Transferzahlungen? Warum scheitert eine Renewables Only Strategie zwangsläufig? »Die Idee, Renewables Only, ist ja eine von Deutschland immer wieder propagierte Idee.[… Es] ist nur eine Methode, [Entwicklungsländer] arm zu halten« Aber was ist die Alternative? Was ist Carbon Capture? Was ist die Rolle von Kernkraft? Welche Mischung verschiedener Verfahren ist sinnvoll? Zuletzt diskutieren wir über Strom vs. Moleküle und den All-Electric-Irrtum. Damit verbunden ist der Irrglaube, Wasserstoff könnte das Renable-Desaster lösen.  Welche geopolitischen Herausforderungen sind mit diesen Themen verknüpft? Ist Prof. Radermacher optimistisch — für Europa, die Welt? Was könnte man jungen Menschen empfehlen? Referenzen Andere Episoden Episode 109: Was ist Komplexität? Ein Gespräch mit Dr. Marco Wehr Episode 107: How to Organise Complex Societies? A Conversation with Johan Norberg Episode 95: Geopolitik und Militär, ein Gespräch mit Brigadier Prof. Walter Feichtinger Episode 94: Systemisches Denken und gesellschaftliche Verwundbarkeit, ein Gespräch mit Herbert Saurugg Episode 86: Climate Uncertainty and Risk, a conversation with Dr. Judith Curry Episode 81: Energie und Ressourcen, ein Gespräch mit Dr. Lars Schernikau Episode 73: Ökorealismus, ein Gespräch mit Björn Peters Episode 70: Future of Farming, a conversation with Padraic Flood Episode 62: Wirtschaft und Umwelt, ein Gespräch mit Prof. Hans-Werner Sinn Prof. Radermacher Forschungsinstitut für anwendungsorientierte Wissensverarbeitung/n Global Energy Solutions Prof. Radermacher im Vorstand der Global Energy Solutions All In: Energie und Wohlstand für eine wachsende Welt, Murmann (2024) Fachliche Referenzen Vaclav Smil, How the World Really Works, Penguin (2022) Vaclav Smil, Net Zero 2050, Fraser Institute (2024) Robert Bryce, The Energy Transition Isn't (2023) Robert Bryce, Numbers Don't Lie (2024)

Premier Doug Ford's new Cabinet is sworn in, a woman is arrested in a scam that allegedly cost her coworkers $77K, and the Fraser Institute has some interesting information about Windsor crime. All the evening headlines on the go.

With less than a week left in the session, Paul and Wally discuss the latest from Santa Fe. Specifically, Paul and Wally discuss SB 176 and the fact that reforms like it to address NM's medical malpractice laws have been slowed thanks to the trial attorneys.  In a huge win for businesses and taxpayers paid leave died over the weekend. HB 14, a mediocre bill goes bad. What's the latest on the Freedom Index? A new report by Rio Grande Foundation and the Fraser Institute finds that New Mexico is the only state in the nation to have seen a decline in economic freedom since 1981. Paul and Wally go into detail on NM's lack of economic freedom.

Brian interviews Matthew Lau. Matthew is an adjunct scholar at the Fraser Institute and writes regularly for the Financial Post. His writing covers a wide range of subjects, including fiscal policy, economic theory, climate change, and government regulation. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a specialization in finance and economics from the University of Toronto, and is a CFA charterholder. Matt talks about his column: “Red tape is strangling Canada's economy - The burden is growing at more than two per cent a year and is harming investment, productivity and employment”.

Doug Ford has a terrible track record as Premier of Ontario, with a trail of broken promises and bigger debts. So, why does he keep winning?In Ep. 99 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, host Bill Kelly discusses the upcoming Ontario election, focusing on the controversial record of Premier Doug Ford and the political landscape surrounding the election. He examines the reasons behind Ford's potential reelection despite numerous controversies, the challenges faced by opposition parties, and the economic and healthcare issues affecting voters. READ the Fraser Institute article mentioned in the podcast: Ontario government is anything but ‘fiscally responsible'Don't forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.Listen to the podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/SubStack: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Donate to help us make more shows at www.faytene.tv/donate or by calling 1-866-844-0844.Join us for this powerful and insightful interview with Hon. Blaine Higgs, the former Premier of New Brunswick. He was recently named Canada's best fiscal manager of a province by the Fraser Institute.In this interview, we discuss critical issues impacting both the province and the nation and the challenges, solutions, and principles that have shaped New Brunswick's remarkable turnaround. Conversation Overview:  ✅ How New Brunswick reversed population decline and achieved economic growth  ✅ The bold fiscal policies that saved taxpayers $100 million annually in interest payments  ✅ Insights into Canada's energy challenges and the importance of national energy security  ✅ Why parental rights and accountability in government matter now more than ever  ✅ How strong leadership can build a legacy that benefits future generations  ➡️ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel and SHARE this episode with your friends and family to spread awareness about these important topics!  ---

A new study out of the Fraser Institute is claiming that Ottawa simply won't be able to meet their new zero net zero emissions target, even by 2050, largely because of the huge costs to the Canadian economy to get there. Ross McKitrick, senior fellow with the Fraser Institute, walks through the study with Evan.

Guest: Jock Finlayson, Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute, also a former Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer for the Business Council of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Ross McKitrick, a Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute about why reaching Net Zero, even by 2050 won't be possible and would end up costing every household thousands of dollars a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Angelo interviews Mark Zacharias, the Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada. The discussion centers around a rebuttal to an article published by the Fraser Institute, which claimed that renewable energy is going to be significantly more expensive than anticipated. Mark Zacharias addresses three main arguments presented in the Fraser Institute article: Renewable Energy Costs: The article suggests that renewable energy drives up costs and is intermittent, making electricity grids less reliable. Mark counters this by highlighting examples from jurisdictions like South Australia and Iowa, where the transition to renewable energy has led to lower electricity costs. He notes that in Alberta, recent renewable energy procurements have resulted in power bids as low as $0.05 per kilowatt hour, significantly cheaper than the retail electricity rates. Impact of Climate Policies on the Grid: The article argues that climate policies, such as EV sales mandates and natural gas bans, will overwhelm the electricity grid. Mark refutes this by explaining that EVs have a minimal impact on grid demand and can even contribute to grid stability through vehicle-to-grid technologies. He also emphasizes the efficiency of heat pumps compared to traditional heating methods, which can lead to overall energy savings. Electricity Imports and Structural Deficits: The article claims that Canada's reliance on electricity imports indicates a structural deficit. Mark clarifies that while British Columbia has imported power during droughts, this practice allows for strategic management of resources and has resulted in significant profits from power trading. He argues that imports can be beneficial and do not signify a failure of the grid. Throughout the conversation, Mark emphasizes the importance of updated information and the need to move beyond outdated narratives about renewable energy. He advocates for a future where clean energy is not only viable but also economically advantageous, countering the misconceptions perpetuated by the Fraser Institute's article. Clean Energy Canada: https://cleanenergycanada.org/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube  

Fergus Hodgson discusses the deep-rooted problems plaguing Latin America and what he considers to be a red pill: that for now LatAm is practically a lost cause. We discuss his vast experience in the Americas, how much foreign intervention really is to blame, what solutions might look like, why Americans should think twice before expatriating, and more. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Fergus Hodgson: The Latin America Red Pill, Americans Have Nowhere To Escape To #495 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Fergus Hodgson Websites Linktree https://linktr.ee/ferghodgson The Latin America Red Pill: My Search for Freedom South of the Border https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM9M1BRK X https://x.com/FergHodgson About Fergus Hodgson Fergus Hodgson is a New Zealand native who grew up on a sheep and cattle farm near Ngaruawahia on the North Island. He is the third of six children in a Catholic family, and he is a Canadian and Irish citizen through his mother and grandparents. He rode a horse to elementary school, and until retirement his father milked a cow by hand for the family. Hodgson's younger brother and sister-in-law now run the farm: Te Akatea Station. As an escape from boarding school, he embraced sports, especially cycling, rowing, rugby, and running—and he has the scars to prove it. After representing New Zealand in the single scull at the under-21 level, he came to the United States in 2003 on a rowing scholarship with Boston University. He has completed marathons in Canada, Ecuador, Poland, and the United States. His four years based in Boston opened his eyes to classical liberalism and gave him an affection for the United States. In particular, he learned the importance of free speech, and he found a treasure of information in the Foundation for Economic Education and the Mises Institute. In his final semester, he completed a directed study on the economic origins of marital decline, and he achieved his first academic publication with the Boston University Brownstone Journal. After completing his BA in economics, he returned to New Zealand and completed a second major in political science at the University of Waikato. While there, he became a student columnist for Nexus Magazine and found unexpected success. The top provincial paper, the Waikato Times, published him, and these early columns opened the door to work with think tanks in Canada and the United States. His first article stateside made the Washington Times, and his second achieved national syndication. He cut his teeth as a reporter and editor in Louisiana with the Pelican Institute, before becoming the director of fiscal policy studies for the John Locke Foundation in North Carolina. Alongside these roles, he wrote for countless outlets—including the American Conservative, the Daily Caller, Econ Journal Watch, Fox News, the Fraser Institute, the Future of Freedom Foundation, and WND.com—and he started his own podcast on liberty around the world. This later evolved into the Gold Newsletter Podcast. He was the founding editor in chief of the PanAm Post and is the founder and director of Econ Americas, a consultancy devoted to international finance, geopolitical risk, and jurisdictional arbitrage. During this time,

Fergus Hodgson discusses the deep-rooted problems plaguing Latin America and what he considers to be a red pill: that for now LatAm is practically a lost cause. We discuss his vast experience in the Americas, how much foreign intervention really is to blame, what solutions might look like, why Americans should think twice before expatriating, and more. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Fergus Hodgson: The Latin America Red Pill, Americans Have Nowhere To Escape To #495 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Become a Sponsor https://geopoliticsandempire.com/sponsors **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics LegalShield https://hhrvojemoric.wearelegalshield.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Fergus Hodgson Websites Linktree https://linktr.ee/ferghodgson The Latin America Red Pill: My Search for Freedom South of the Border https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM9M1BRK X https://x.com/FergHodgson About Fergus Hodgson Fergus Hodgson is a New Zealand native who grew up on a sheep and cattle farm near Ngaruawahia on the North Island. He is the third of six children in a Catholic family, and he is a Canadian and Irish citizen through his mother and grandparents. He rode a horse to elementary school, and until retirement his father milked a cow by hand for the family. Hodgson's younger brother and sister-in-law now run the farm: Te Akatea Station. As an escape from boarding school, he embraced sports, especially cycling, rowing, rugby, and running—and he has the scars to prove it. After representing New Zealand in the single scull at the under-21 level, he came to the United States in 2003 on a rowing scholarship with Boston University. He has completed marathons in Canada, Ecuador, Poland, and the United States. His four years based in Boston opened his eyes to classical liberalism and gave him an affection for the United States. In particular, he learned the importance of free speech, and he found a treasure of information in the Foundation for Economic Education and the Mises Institute. In his final semester, he completed a directed study on the economic origins of marital decline, and he achieved his first academic publication with the Boston University Brownstone Journal. After completing his BA in economics, he returned to New Zealand and completed a second major in political science at the University of Waikato. While there, he became a student columnist for Nexus Magazine and found unexpected success. The top provincial paper, the Waikato Times, published him, and these early columns opened the door to work with think tanks in Canada and the United States. His first article stateside made the Washington Times, and his second achieved national syndication. He cut his teeth as a reporter and editor in Louisiana with the Pelican Institute, before becoming the director of fiscal policy studies for the John Locke Foundation in North Carolina. Alongside these roles, he wrote for countless outlets—including the American Conservative, the Daily Caller, Econ Journal Watch, Fox News, the Fraser Institute, the Future of Freedom Foundation, and WND.com—and he started his own podcast on liberty around the world. This later evolved into the Gold Newsletter Podcast. He was the founding editor in chief of the PanAm Post and is the founder and director of Econ Americas, a consultancy devoted to international finance, geopolitical risk, and jurisdictional arbitrage. During this time,

Alex is joined by Livio Di Matteo a professor of economics at Lakehead University and Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute about a new report that shows crimes in except for homicides his report finds Canadian crime rates have surpassed the U.S! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Bacchus Barua the Director of the Fraser Institute's Centre for Health Policy Studies about their new report that shows out of 31 different countries with Universal Health-Care, Canada is very near the bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fraser Institute says the province is failing on childcare. Nick Mercer is just about to finish his early-childhood-education degree in Gander. He talked about the reality of the industry.

The federal government's national ten-dollar-a-day childcare plan was supposed to make it easier for parents to find licensed daycare. The Fraser Institute says that's not happening in this province. Matthew Lau is a researcher at the institute. He spoke with the CBC's Leigh Anne Power.

Inspired by the Policy Circle brief on Women and Economic Freedom, this episode navigates through economic models in the intelligence revolution era and explores various dimensions of economic freedom.  Using examples from global cities and historical contexts, the discussion touches on gender mandates, property rights, and addressing poverty, highlighting research from the Fraser Institute, Bridwell Institute, and insights from "She Rises Up," a film about women entrepreneurs.  Sylvie and Melinda reflect on systemic challenges and opportunities, offering insights into the roles and responsibilities that individuals and communities can assume to foster a more inclusive economic environment. Resources mentioned:  The Policy Circle Brief on Women and Economic Freedom: thepolicycircle.org  Fraser Institute's Economic Freedom of the World Index  She Rises Up Film Website: sherisesupfilm.com  Women Impacting Public Policy  SMU Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom 

Hosts of the Knight and Rose show join Dr. Tim Stratton and Josh Klein to discuss the importance of understanding the difference in policy and what that means for the Christian seeking to understand how to use their vote this upcoming election season. Wintery and Rose go by "aliases" to strategically shield themselves as they do ministry. Places to find Winter Knight: Website: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/ X: https://x.com/Wintery_Knight  Knight and Rose on why policy matters: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/should-christians-care-about-politics-why-policy-matters/  Other Knight and Rose Podcasts: Frank Turek: Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/frank-turek-same-sex-marriage-and-transgenderism/  John Sailer: Uncovering DEI in Higher Education: https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/john-sailer-uncovering-dei-in-higher-education/ A Marriage Proposal: The Case for Traditional Marriage https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/a-marriage-proposal-the-case-for-traditional-marriage/ A Christian View of Crime and Self-Defense https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/a-christian-view-of-crime-and-self-defense/ A Case for Life https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/a-case-for-life/ The Truth About Black Lives Matter: Grievances and Solutions https://knightandrose.podbean.com/e/the-truth-about-black-lives-matter-grievances-and-solutions/ Show Notes - For more info on topics discussed please see here: Life News - https://www.lifenews.com/2024/08/22/harris-and-walz-would-be-the-most-extreme-pro-abortion-administration-in-history/ Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America - https://sbaprolife.org/senator/kamala-harris Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America - https://sbaprolife.org/lifeontheballot/tim-walz NY Post - https://nypost.com/2024/08/08/us-news/undercover-video-allegedly-shows-planned-parenthood-scandal/ LGBTQ+National Review - https://www.nationalreview.com/news/tim-walz-signed-bill-making-minnesota-a-sanctuary-state-for-child-sex-changes/ The Heritage Foundation - https://www.heritage.org/gender/commentary/the-dangers-the-equality-act Crime and Immigration The Daily Wire - https://www.dailywire.com/news/walz-shifted-blame-to-city-leaders-for-abject-failure-in-response-to-2020-minneapolis-riots The Daily Wire - https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-report-details-the-true-cost-of-illegal-immigration Michael Shellenberger ICE Data - https://x.com/shellenberger/status/1839741316068192551 Energy Duluth News Tribune - https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/new-minnesota-law-mandates-100-clean-energy-by-2040 ABC News - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/kamala-harris-stands-green-new-deal-climate-initiatives/story?id=112152079 The Heartland Institute - https://heartland.org/opinion/exploding-energy-prices-in-california/ Health Care Fox News - https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/7-reasons-fear-kamala-harris-radical-medicare-for-all-schemes Fraser Institute - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/price-of-public-health-care-insurance- 2024 Fraser Institute - https://www.fraserinstitute.org/studies/waiting-your-turn-wait-times-for-health-care-in-canada-2023 Guns and Self-Defense "Harris Says Authorities Can ‘Walk Into' Homes And Inspect Guns In Resurfaced Clip" https://www.dailywire.com/news/harris-says-authorities-can-walk-into-homes-and-inspect-guns-in-resurfaced-clip "Harris and Walz: Gunning for the Second Amendment" https://www.indianagazette.com/opinion/amy-swearer-harris-and-walz-gunning-for-the-second-amendment/article_72af37f1-2f10-58ef-8c24-df4bf569baeb.html "More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws" https://www.amazon.com/More-Guns-Less-Crime-Understanding/dp/0226493660 "Guns and Violence: The English Experience" https://www.amazon.com/Guns-Violence-Joyce-Lee-Malcolm/dp/0674016084  ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc 

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Jim Davidson - director of Topaz Energy, ATB Financial, the Business Council of Alberta, the Creative Destruction Lab, the Economic Futures Council of Junior Achievement, the Fraser Institute and the Modern Miracle Network. Mr. Davidson's principal occupation is a Corporate Director. Mr. Davidson co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp. in 1993 which became the world's premier choice for energy sector investment banking.Subsequently, Mr. Davidson was the Deputy Chairman of GMP First Energy, Canada's leading energy-focused investment bank from which he retired from his role in 2018. Mr. Davidson holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and has earned the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation.Mr. Davidson has more than 41 years of experience providing investment banking and financial services to a broad spectrum of companies in a variety of industries, most notably in the energy sector.  In 2016 Mr. Davidson was inducted into the IIAC Investment Industry Hall of Fame and awarded a "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Oil & Gas Council.  Jim is also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of Canada.Among other things we discussed An Optimistic Perspective: 40 Years of Energy Banking and a Few Lessons Learned.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsCanada ActionEnverusContango MarketingEnergy UnitedUpgrade LabsSupport the Show.

Interview with Mark Chalmers, CEO, of Energy Fuels and Phil Williams, CEO of IsoEnergyRecording date: 29th July 2024Uranium Investment: A Strategic Opportunity in the Evolving Energy LandscapeThe global energy sector is transforming significantly, driven by increasing demand for clean, reliable power sources. In this context, uranium and nuclear energy are gaining renewed attention from investors, utilities, and policymakers alike. This resurgence presents a compelling investment opportunity, particularly in the North American uranium market.The fundamental case for uranium investment is underpinned by a growing supply-demand imbalance. Years of underinvestment in new uranium projects and the gradual depletion of existing mines have created a structural deficit in the market. As President and CEO of Energy Fuels, Mark Chalmers emphasizes, "You got to replace those pounds, and we know that's getting more expensive around the world." This supply constraint is occurring against a backdrop of increasing global energy demands and a push for clean power sources to address climate change concerns.Geopolitical factors are also reshaping the uranium market. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has highlighted the risks associated with dependence on Russian uranium supplies, prompting a shift towards secure, domestic sources. Phil Williams, CEO of IsoEnergy, notes, "Domestic utilities are looking for domestic supply." This trend is creating new opportunities for North American uranium producers, who benefit from established infrastructure and favorable jurisdictions.The uranium spot price has shown significant volatility, reaching highs above $100 per pound before settling in the mid-$80s range. While short-term price movements can be influenced by various factors, the long-term outlook appears positive. Williams explains, "Prices need to be higher to do exactly what Mark said, which is to replace depleting uranium." This suggests that current uranium prices may not be sustainable, given the costs of developing new projects.For investors looking to gain exposure to the uranium market, there are several avenues to consider. Established producers like Energy Fuels offer immediate exposure to potential price increases, with the benefit of diversifying into other critical minerals. Near-term producers such as IsoEnergy provide potential upside as they transition from development to production phases. Exploration companies offer higher risk but potentially significant returns for major discoveries.North American uranium assets are particularly attractive, with the United States and Canada ranking highly in mining jurisdiction assessments. The Fraser Institute recently ranked Utah and Saskatchewan among the top mining jurisdictions globally, underscoring the appeal of companies operating in these regions.However, investors should be aware of the risks and challenges in the uranium sector. These include market volatility, long development timelines for new projects, public perception issues surrounding nuclear energy, and the potential for technological disruption in the energy sector.Institutional investor interest in the uranium space is growing, which could drive significant movements in uranium equities. As Williams observes, "There are increasing lists of investors coming and looking at this space that are just dipping their toe in." Given the relatively small market capitalization of the uranium sector, an influx of institutional capital could have a substantial impact.An emerging theme in the uranium investment narrative is the potential link to the growth of AI and data centers. The massive energy requirements of these technologies could drive increased demand for reliable, baseload power sources like nuclear energy. While this connection is still speculative, it represents an intriguing potential catalyst for the sector.For investors considering entering the uranium space, careful due diligence is essential. Focus on companies with strong management teams, quality assets in favorable jurisdictions, and the financial capacity to weather market volatility. As Chalmers advises, "Stick with primarily those that have assets and in many cases more than one asset to have some diversification."In conclusion, the uranium market presents a unique investment opportunity at the intersection of energy security, climate change mitigation, and technological advancement. While challenges exist, the fundamental supply-demand imbalance and growing recognition of nuclear power's role in the clean energy transition suggest a potentially bright future for uranium. As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, uranium may well play a crucial role in meeting the world's growing energy needs while addressing climate change concerns.—Learn more: https://cruxinvestor.com/companies/energy-fuelshttps://cruxinvestor.com/companies/iso-energySign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

A friend of the show, resident of Jasper joins us to talk about his evacuation experience, how his home was saved, and what he thinks is happening. Then we go over some of the wasteful government programs in Canada, talk about some other current events happening.   Darren shows a couple of reports from the Fraser Institute about consumer tax index compared to CPI, Canada's falling GDP ration compared to other OECD countries, Canada Gov website showing almost 1800 ridiculous projects that we are funding here and abroad with a whack of NGO's. Could us some deeper digging. Millions and millions being spent on social programs, trans stuff, Doctors of the World Canada, World Vision Canada, Ukraine the list goes on and on and on.   We then get into some Russian comedy on the Faglypics, a Women's Conference for fake babies, the narrative swing with some heavy Eric W tweets, BC changing mandates on Healthcare Jabs - or are they? 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The Richard Syrett Show, July 31st, 2024 Subscribe to Richard's newsletter, "Why I Fight" Scroll to bottom of page https://sauga960am.ca/programs/the-richard-syrett-show Undocumented foreigners in Canada could number as many as a half million https://www.blacklocks.ca/lost-track-of-500000-memo/  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault yesterday said it was “simply not true” that Parks Canada mismanaged fire preparedness at Jasper https://www.blacklocks.ca/dont-blame-feds-guilbeault/ Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter SUBSCRIBE: https://www.blacklocks.ca/ Alberta company with ‘silver bullet' tech sat on sidelines while Jasper burned over contract dispute https://www.westernstandard.news/alberta/exclusive-alberta-company-with-silver-bullet-tech-sat-on-sidelines-while-jasper-burned-over-contract-dispute/56479  Shaun Polczer – Business Reporter for the Western Standard THE CULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE Petermann Glacier in Greenland is Growing Poor Fire Management, NOT Climate Change Caused Jasper Wildfire https://www.theprogress.com/community/political-spin-irresponsible-forest-management-spawns-catastrophic-fires-7463908 Tony Heller, Geologist, Weather Historian and Founder of Real Climate Science dot com Andrew Lawton Announces He's Running for CPC Nomination in Elgin-St. Thomas – London South https://x.com/AndrewLawton/status/1818704324442128690 Average Canuck paying more in taxes than on necessities, report says https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fraser-institute-news-release-average-090000874.html  Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies for the Fraser Institute https://www.fraserinstitute.org/ RCMP FOIL JIHADIST TERROR PLOT IN TORONTO https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/father-son-in-gta-arrested-on-terrorism-related-charges-rcmp  Ross McLean is a crime and security specialist and the host of the McLean Chronicles Podcast Follow Ross on X @McLeanChronicle Watch the McLean Chronicles on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@McLeanChronicle/videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With rampant inflation and a rising cost of living, Canadians can't catch a break. While life is getting more expensive in pretty much everywhere, government is the big beneficiary. A new report from the Fraser Institute breaks down how Canadians are spending more on taxes than they are on food, clothing, and shelter combined. True North's Andrew Lawton discusses with Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Also, critical theory has taken over Canadian schools, in large part because of a leftward shift in teacher training programs, a new essay charges. James Pew joins the show to talk about his piece "Transforming Children" in this month's C2C Journal. Plus, Andrew makes a big announcement, so you don't want to miss this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Bobbi Herzberg interviews Matt Mitchell on Certificate of Need (CON) laws, what change in healthcare looks like, and socialized healthcare. Matthew Mitchell is a Senior Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a Senior Fellow in the Centre for Economic Freedom at the Fraser Institute.Read Matt's book, co-authored with Peter Boettke, Applied Mainline Economics: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Public Policy and check out his work on the Realities of Socialism.If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Virtual Sentiments, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is now streaming! Subscribe today and listen to seasons one and two!Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic & Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

As Liberal poll numbers continue to drag, a new Globe and Mail story cites sources in Justin Trudeau's office putting the blame on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland for "not being effective in delivering an upbeat economic message." The story also reports that the PMO has considered recruiting Mark Carney as finance minister. It was just a few years ago that Freeland's predecessor, Bill Morneau, was similarly knifed through PMO leaks, True North's Andrew Lawton asks if we are about to see one of Trudeau's most loyal foot soldiers thrown under the bus. Also, universities have become "exasperating" with hateful rhetoric getting a pass while discussions about free speech, EDI, and gender are censored. A new essay in The Hub from Concordia professor Zachary Patterson says there's still hope to purge universities of their "extreme leftist ideology." He joins the show to explain how. Plus, fossil fuel consumption has increased since the Kyoto Protocol and greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise following the Paris climate accord. So why are we inflicting economic harm on our country in support of net-zero measures that clearly aren't working? Fraser Institute senior fellow Dr. Kenneth Green joins the show to weigh in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt speaks with Joanna Baron about how government measures during the pandemic undermined civil liberties in North America and beyond.  Episode Notes: - Brian Bird's PhD Thesis: https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/theses/4j03d4180  - Fraser Institute:  https://www.fraserinstitute.org/  - The Forgotten Fundamental Freedoms - Dwight G. Newman https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3803888  - Joanna's book with Christine Van Geyn "Pandemic Panic: How Canadian Government Responses to COVID-19 Changed Civil Liberties Forever" https://a.co/d/0aNNzvLW  - "Let's Declare a Pandemic Amnesty" by Emily Oster https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/10/covid-response-forgiveness/671879/ 

The parents of a young woman who battled terminal cancer before ending her life through assisted suicide are suing the Catholic-run St. Paul's Hospital for transferring her to a hospice that offered MAID instead of providing it where she was. They say the hospital and the province of British Columbia violated her Charter rights. True North's Andrew Lawton says if so-called MAID is going to continue to expand, conscience rights for facilities and practitioners that want nothing to do with it need to be protected. Also, the City of Toronto is forging ahead with its renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to “Sankofa Square.” But the whole exercise is based on a lie about Henry Dundas. Andrew discusses with historian and former member of Parliament Lynn McDonald. Plus, new research from the Fraser Institute shows that parents want teachers to focus on teaching facts and not giving their own opinion or “interpretation” in the classroom. Do you agree? Education policy analyst Paige MacPherson joins the show to unpack the numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest poll shows the Conservatives with a twenty per cent lead over the Liberals, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says not to worry, it's just because Canadians aren't in “decision mode” right now. He says the way people vote is different from how they answer pollsters' questions. Do you agree, or is Trudeau in the most severe case of denial Canada has ever seen? Plus, anti-Israel activists at McGill University are under fire for running a “revolutionary” youth summer camp, promoted with images of young people wearing keffiyahs and holding a rifle. National Post columnist Barbara Kay has wondered where all of the university Jewish studies programs have been with antisemitism on campus so rampant. She joins the show to discuss. Plus, a new study finds there is no link between a company's ESG (environmental, social governance) score and its financial returns, so why are shareholders being told there is? Andrew digs in with Fraser Institute senior fellow Steven Globerman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, we first start out talking about high schools, and if students really benefit from taking final exams to apply to post-secondary schools. There is a growing argument to ditch them completely, but how will that help the students? Alex Pierson speaks with Paige MacPherson, the associate director of education policy at the Fraser Institute who explains why students need to learn about being tested and failing before getting into the real world. Next, after Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown revealed Ontario's first "mobile x-ray" to check shipping containers for stolen vehicles, Alex Pierson has an important question that needs answering...why do we only have one...and why in Ontario? To help make sense of it all, Alex speaks with Bryan Gast a former OPP Officer and the current VP of Investigative Services at Equite Association. Bryan helps to explain just how useful this tool is, and how it ties in with the new National Auto Theft Plan. And finally, Alex talks about the one thing many people in this province have been asking for years now...should we consider privatizing the LCBO considering another strike is likely to happen? Aaron Wudrick is the Director of Domestic Policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and is well-versed in this issue. Will it be good, or bad for taxpayers? Would privatizing the LCBO increase or decrease liquor selections? Tune in to find out all the answers. GUEST: Paige MacPherson, The Associate Director of Education Policy at the Fraser Institute X(formerly Twitter): @paigemacp GUEST: Bryan Gast, VP of Investigative Services at Equite Association LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-gast-cfe-0a80ba161/?originalSubdomain=ca GUEST: Aaron Wudrick, Director of Domestic Policy at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. X(formerly Twitter): @awudrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has a problem....well a few problems. But this one is about teachers taking more sick days on average than any other board in the province! But this can't just be teachers getting sick over 20 days a year, so what's fueling this? And how is it affecting the student's education? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paige McPherson, the Associate director of education policy at the Fraser Institute who helps break down what the possible reasons for this are and if it's truly hurting the future generations' education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick's family member is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and addicted to cocaine stimulants. Patrick and his wife have been trying to fund treatment through private means but are running out of money. They are worried long wait times and delays in the public system will be a barrier to care for their beloved family member.Jordan speaks to Nadeem Esmail, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute who has studied the current state of mental health care in Canada and how we compare to other nations. Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The RCMP's long-awaited review of its response to the Freedom Convoy is out, showing that officers were concerned they had been politicized by the federal government's handling of the protest. Crucially, the RCMP has called out the government for “misrepresenting” police information, or claiming information came from the police when it didn't. True North's Andrew Lawton weighs in. Also, the Ontario government is cracking down on cell phone use in classrooms, but education advocates say the ban doesn't go far enough. Fraser Institute researcher Paige MacPherson joins to discuss. Plus, young Canadians are less likely to couple up and the ones that do are having fewer and fewer children. Dr. Tim Sargent of the Centre for the Study of Living Standards joins to unpack Canada's fertility crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 We embark on a journey through the lenses of Hume, Smith, and Coase, piecing together the roles of observation and empirical study in shaping our understanding of societal conventions and moral philosophy. David Schmidtz recounts a defining moment from his academic path, sparking a robust discussion on the fusion of economics with moral considerations in the realm of ownership and resource distribution.The discussion with David delves into the essence of property ownership, dissecting what it means to hold rights over something as abstract as an idea or as concrete as land. We grapple with the notion that property is not just a "bundle of sticks" but a set of societal constructs, born from necessity and shaped by our collective desire for harmony. Through examples of conflict resolution and the negotiation of public and private interests, such as eminent domain and navigation easements, we confront the delicate dance between individual autonomy and the greater good. The philosophical undercurrents of property law are laid bare, revealing the liberal heart beating at its core.The "Desert Town" source:  https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/elements-of-justice/desert/268B6C7A9B17949572933A4DAA0CAB09Wall Street Journal article on Costco gold purchases: https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/selling-costco-gold-bars-f14e966f Biden DOT rule on airline refunds:  https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/biden-harris-administration-announces-final-rule-requiring-automatic-refunds-airlineLynne Kiesling on The Essential Ronald Coase, Fraser Institute. Books:C. Johnson, R. Lusch, Schmidtz, Commercial Society: A Primer on Ethics & Economics (Rowman & Littlefield).  Bryan Caplan and Ady Branzei. Build, Baby, Build. Graphic novel just published by the Cato Institute  If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com ! You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz

Russell Sobel is a Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship at the Baker school of Business at The Citadel and he just put out a new book with the Fraser Institute, The Essential Joseph Schumpeter. He has also written an introductory economics textbook and many, many papers on the economics of entrepreneurship. Today, we talk about what an entrepreneur is, what institutions ---both cultural and governmental --- uplift entrepreneurs, and why we want more entrepreneurs. He explains the work of the economist Joseph Schumpeter, walking us through his views on entrepreneurship to his pessimistic view that capitalism necessarily ends in socialism. We talk about ways to prevent that, if indeed we are on that path. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Walter is an American  Austrian School economist and anarcho-capitalist theorist. He was the Harold E. Wirth Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Economics at the School of Business at Loyola University New Orleans and a senior fellow of the non-profit think-tank Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, AlabamaIn this episode, we talked about:•⁠  ⁠Walter's Bio & Background•⁠  ⁠Friedrich Hayek Works•⁠  ⁠Austrian Approach to Business Cycles and Economy Recession•⁠  ⁠Free Speech•⁠  ⁠Monopolies•⁠  ⁠Rent ControlUseful links:Friedrich Hayek “Prices and Production”, “Human Action”, “Man Economy”Transcriptions:Jesse (0s): Welcome to the working capital real estate podcast. My name's Jessica Galley And. on this show, we discuss all things real estate with investors and experts in a variety of industries that impact real estate. Whether you're looking at your first investment or raising your first fund, join me and let's build that portfolio one square foot at a time. ladies and gentlemen, my name's Jesse Fragale. You're listening to Working Capital. The Real. Estate Podcast. It is my special honor to have Walter Edward Block on the show. Walter is an American, Austrian School economist, and anarcho capital theorist.He was the Herald e worth eminent scholar, endowed chair in economics at the School of Business at Loyola University in New Orleans, and a senior fellow of the non profit think tank, Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. How's it going? Walter? PrettyWalter (50s): Good. I want to add, I'm not just an American economist, I'm also a Canadian. I worked for the Fraser Institute for about 12 years from 1979 to 1991. And I am a, a Canadian citizen, so I'm, I'm also, I don't know how to say out and about yet correctly, but otherwise I'm a Canadian as well. You'reJesse (1m 12s): Out of the, out of the closet. Out of the closet on the Canadian front that, yeah, that is, that is news to me. Were you born in, in Canada or just citizenship?Walter (1m 22s): Brooklyn.Jesse (1m 23s): Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn. Okay. That's what I thought. Interesting. Okay. Well, you know, for those that don't know on the podcast, we mainly talk real estate with, as listeners know, we sprinkle in economists. I think you're, you're definitely unique in the sense that some of your thoughts may not be in the mainstream of, of your typical left right kind of political ideology. I, I kind of discovered you in, in high school actually, with, with some of the works that I think you wrote in the seventies, if I remember correctly.And I just think that the, some of the concepts that you talk about touch on real estate, rent control, some of the economic aspects, minimum wage. But for those that that don't know your work, don't know you Walter, maybe you could give a bit of a background, you know, how, what was your journey, you know, become an economist and, and what you do today?Walter (2m 14s): Well, it all started with me and Bernie Sanders. Bernie and I went to high school together for, we overlapped for four years, and we were sort of buddies because we were on the same track team and we ran the same events. I have to tell you, my Bernie Sanders joke, it's not at his expense. Bernie Sanders joke is that Bernie doesn't run away from much, he didn't run away from socialism even before socialism became as popular as it is now.Banks, in part to his efforts, he didn't run away not only for ex-cons voting, but even convicts voting. But there's one person that he ran away from, and that's me. Why? Because we both did the same event about a mile, and his time was about four 30 and I never broke five minutes.

A new study out of the Fraser Institute highlights that all students in Ontario between Kindergarten and grade 12 are not being taught enough history, especially Canadian history. To discuss how serious this is, host Alex Pierson is joined by James Cowan, a volunteer with the Canadian Institute for Historical Education about the importance of knowing one's history...and how this ignorance can be fueling the rise of hate in this country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jake Fuss, the director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute to talk about a new study that will effect many working families right across Canada, The Marginal Effective Tax Rate. Jake breaks down how those who earn between $30K - $60K could see a major tax hike coming their way...and what it could mean for their economic future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down in-person with Canadian lawyer Bruce Pardy and podcaster Konstantin Kisin. They discuss Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Bill C-63 (aka The Online Harms Act), what powers it gives to the government, what rights it strips from citizens, and why even Americans should be concerned.Bruce Pardy is executive director of Rights Probe, a law and liberty thinktank, and professor of law at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He is a lawyer, academic, columnist, and outspoken critic of the illiberal managerial state, fighting at the front lines of the culture war inside the law. Bruce writes for the National Post, Epoch Times, and the Brownstone Institute, among others, and serves as senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He has taught at law schools in Canada, the United States and New Zealand, practiced civil litigation in Toronto, and served as adjudicator and mediator on the Ontario Environmental Tribunal. The legal ground, Bruce has written, is shifting beneath our feet. The individual is losing to the collective. An ever-expanding bureaucracy regulates life from cradle to grave, including private behavior and speech, in the name of common good. The law has become discretionary, arbitrary, and unequal. The end of Western liberal civilization, as we have known it, is conceivable. Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British satirist, social commentator, and co-host of the TRIGGERnometry Youtube show. He is also the author of “An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West,” a Sunday Times bestseller. He has written for several publications, including Quillette, The Spectator, The Daily Telegraph, and Standpoint, on issues relating to tech censorship, woke culture, comedy, and other topics, but he currently publishes articles on his popular Substack. Kisin made headlines in 2018 when he refused to sign a "safe space contract" to perform comedy at a British college and again in 2023 when he participated in an Oxford Union debate on the motion of "This House Believes Woke Culture Has Gone Too Far." His speech at the debate received viral attention and has been seen by over 100 million people around the world.  - Links - 2024 tour details can be found here https://jordanbpeterson.com/events    Peterson Academy https://petersonacademy.com/    For Bruce Pardy: On X https://twitter.com/pardybruce?lang=en  For Konstantin Kisin: TRIGGERnometry Podcast    / @triggerpod   Substack https://konstantinkisin.substack.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/KonstantinKisin?r...

We go deep into some Canadian numbers, the costs per household of various things like Foreign Aid, Debt payments, Healthcare, payouts from Government organizations for people that were forced out of work by mandates for the Covid Jab, data and stats on the budget, a video by Pierre including Canadian history of economic factors, suicides, and tax money.   We chat about the 2023 MAID numbers, more price per household, the Fraser Institute reports on deficit and debt, the new budget, uses of borrowings, building houses, the housing problem, the gov unlocking housing, and the Coutts 3 update.   In the second part we get into trans puberty blockers, the Cass report, the CBC gaslighting, the pushback across the globe now on these procedures on young kids, Ontario paying for a new vagina and allowing the phallus to be kept - this must be a leading edge procedure (pardon the pun).   Turbo cancer, excess deaths, myocarditis, studies, Japan and the vaccines, Blood product warnings from genetic 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https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/feds-have-paid-nearly-580k-in-employee-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-settlements-5630685?src_src=BN_article_paid&src_cmp=breaking-2024-04-17-ca&est=BOlNXLvcBETeXInL4HYhDKQ4bXT9Kno9NM28bEvGlMPO32qPB9ZCVDMJaa0UKPUM https://www.teamsters31.ca/news_bulletins/Purolator-Facebook-Historic-Decision-Covid-19-Policy-December.pdf https://budget.canada.ca/2024/home-accueil-en.html https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/federal-and-provincial-debt-interest-costs-for-canadians-2024.pdf https://betterdwelling.com/canadian-business-insolvencies-soar-to-highest-level-in-nearly-20-years/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/puberty-blocker-use-in-boys-may-cause-permanent-testicular-atrophy-irreversible-damage-to-fertility-study-5627302?src_src=HT_article_paid&src_cmp=health-2024-04-17-ca&est=bnlaKFCtcCuQDzwzsCITaC9yUrRwNXnFK6jjzxN2NkZgf0x37H3wSYPzhnFEnZWJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Vzf0aY33U&t=437s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOm5X7NoDDg 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After the fall of the Soviet Union, a whole host of European countries were faced with a unique opportunity: the chance to free their economy and clean up a corrupt legal system. Of all the ex-Soviet states, few have been as successful as Estonia. Matt Kibbe speaks to Matthew Mitchell, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, about the peaceful and musical revolution that helped lift Estonia out of poverty and oppression as the country's people embraced the concepts of free markets and personal liberty. Today, this tiny Baltic nation serves as a model for how to get things right, both in terms of casting off the chains of the past and create a free society that empowers citizens to thrive.

Matt Mitchell is a senior fellow in the Center for Economic Freedom at the Fraser Institute and senior research fellow at the Knee Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University . Today, we talk about what socialism really means and what it meant for a country like Estonia, which was first occupied by Hitler and then Stalin. He tells us about what life under occupation was like and how Estonia broke away from socialism. Join us for stories of oppression, cultural resilience, and to hear what makes real the realities of socialism. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Matt Mitchell is a senior fellow in the Center for Economic Freedom at the Fraser Institute and senior research fellow at the Knee Regulatory Research Center at West Virginia University . Today, we talk about what socialism really means and what it meant for a country like Estonia, which was first occupied by Hitler and then Stalin. He tells us about what life under occupation was like and how Estonia broke away from socialism. Join us for stories of oppression, cultural resilience, and to hear what makes real the realities of socialism. Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.