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Toward Anarchy
War Good for Distraction Wealth Redistribution Free Markets are Real - Audio

Toward Anarchy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 58:50


War is the health of the state and it's great for distraction from our slowly burning out economy and of course wealth redistribution. I'll explain the obvious difference between shooting a gun and driving a car. And we'll do an Anarchist Audit of The Free Market does it exist and what is it?

The Smart Human with Dr. Aly Cohen
Science, Trust, and Manufactured Doubt with guest Naomi Oreskes

The Smart Human with Dr. Aly Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 62:25


In this episode, we discuss… What science really is, both as body of knowledge and a constantly evolving process  Why one study is never enough and the importance of multiple methods, reproducibility, and scientific consensus over time When "gold standard" research falls short and why fields like nutrition require more flexible, creative approaches Science's built-in caution and how new ideas face a high bar of proof, slowing acceptance but strengthening reliability How doubt is manufactured, from the tobacco era to climate science, using fringe voices to challenge strong consensus The role of ideology, and how "freedom" narratives can shape public resistance to scientific evidence Acting without certainty and why we must make public health decisions even when data isn't 100% complete AI and misinformation and the promise and risk of tools like OpenAI in shaping how we consume science Naomi Oreskes Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences ON LEAVE SPRING 2026 emailoreskes@fas.harvard.edu Faculty Assistant: Yaz Alfata Primary Areas of Research: Agnotology; the Political Economy of Scientific Knowledge; History and Philosophy of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science and Technology Studies (STS); the History of Climate Change Disinformation Secondary Areas of Interest: Science Policy, Science and Religion, Women and Gender Studies   Naomi Oreskes is Henry Charles Lea Professor of the History of Science and Affiliated Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University. A world-renowned earth scientist, historian and public speaker, she is the author of the best-selling book, Merchants of Doubt (2010) and a leading voice on the role of science in society, the reality of anthropogenic climate change, and the role of disinformation in blocking climate action. Oreskes is author or co-author of 9 books, and over 150 articles, essays and opinion pieces, including Merchants of Doubt (Bloomsbury, 2010), The Collapse of Western Civilization (Columbia University Press, 2014), Discerning Experts (University Chicago Press, 2019), Why Trust Science? (Princeton University Press, 2019), and Science on a Mission: American Oceanography from the Cold War to Climate Change, (University of Chicago Press, 2021). Merchants of Doubt, co-authored with Erik Conway, was the subject of a documentary film of the same name produced by participant Media and distributed by SONY Pictures Classics, and has been translated into nine languages. A new edition of Merchants of Doubt, with an introduction by Al Gore, was published in 2020. Her latest book, with Erik Conway, is The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loath Government and Love the Free Market, which has been translated to French and Italian. Oreskes wrote the Introduction to the Melville House edition of the Papal Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality, Laudato Si, and her essays and opinion pieces on climate change have appeared in leading newspapers around the globe, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, the Times (London), and Frankfurter Allegemeine. Her numerous awards and prizes include the 2019 Geological Society of American Mary C. Rabbitt Award, the 2016 Stephen Schneider Award for outstanding Climate Science Communication, the 2015 Public Service Award of the Geological Society of America, the 2015 Herbert Feis Prize of the American Historical Association for her contributions to public history, and the 2014 American Geophysical Union Presidential Citation for Science and Society. She is a fellow of the American Geophysical Union, the Geological Society of America, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. In 2018, she was named a Guggenheim Fellow, and in 2019 she was awarded the British Academy Medal. In 2024, she was awarded the Nonino Foundation "Maestro del Nostro Tempo" award. And in 2025, she was awarded the Volvo Environment Prize for her contributions in "shaping our understanding of how scientific knowledge is collectively constructed and addressing the challenges of misinformation in public discourse."  Curriculum Vitae   Select Publications The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loath Government and Love the Free Market, 2023 (Bloomsbury Press) Science on a Mission, 2021 (University of Chicago Press) Why Trust Science?, 2019 (Princeton University Press) Science and Technology in the Global Cold War, 2014 (MIT Press) The Collapse of Western Civilization: A View from the Future, 2014 (Columbia University Press)   Collapse of Western Civilization Home Page Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming, 2010. (New York: Bloomsbury Press.) Merchants of Doubt Home Page Merchants of Doubt at the 52nd New York Film Festival, October 8, 2014 Models in Environmental Regulatory Decision Making, Whipple, Chris et al. (fourteen additional authors), 2007. (Washington DC: National Academy of Sciences National Research Council, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology), 287 pp. The Rejection of Continental Drift: Theory and Method in American Earth Science, 1999. (New York: Oxford University Press) In the Media Testimony Before the US Senate Budget Committee, Twitter, June 22, 2023 Science Isn't Always Perfect - But We Should Still Trust It, TIME, October 2019 Climate Change Will Cost Us Even More Than We Think, New York Times, October 2019 Escaping Extinction, World Economic Forum, January 2019 Yes, ExxonMobil Misled the Public, LA Times, September 2017 What Exxon Mobil Didn't Say About Climate Change, The New York Times, August 2017 Assessing ExxonMobil's Climate Change Communications (177-2014), Environment Research Letters, August 2017 Scientists Dive Into the Political Fray, PBS Newshour, April 2017 How to Break the Climate Deadlock, Scientific American, November 2015 What Did Exxon Know?, On The Media, November 2015 The Pope and the Planet, The Open Mind, November 2015 Exxon's Climate Concealment, New York Times, October 2015 Naomi Oreskes, a Lightning Rod in a Changing Climate, New York Times, June 2015 A Chronicler of Warnings Denied, New York Times, October 2014 Merchants of Doubt, Documentary from Sony Pictures Classics, 2014 "Why We Should Trust Scientists," TED Talk, June 2014 The 2014 Vatican Environmental Summit: Can a Pope Help Sustain Humanity and Ecology?, New York Times Interview for Cosmologics Magazine Prof. Oreskes discusses her book, "The Collapse of Western Civilization..."  Naomi Oreskes - The Collapse of Western Civilization, Inquiring Minds Podcast "A View From the Climate Change Future," National Public Radio via Boston's WBUR Edited Volumes Oreskes, Naomi, ed., with Homer E. Le Grand, 2001.  Plate Tectonics: An Insider's History of the Modern Theory of the Earth (Boulder: Westview Press), paperback edition February 2003. Edited Journal Volumes Oreskes, Naomi and James R. Fleming, eds. 2000.  "Perspectives on Geophysics," Special Issue of   Studies in the History and Philosophy of Modern Physics, 31B, September 2000.

CapX presents Free Exchange
Pierre Poilievre: Why free markets work

CapX presents Free Exchange

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 37:28


Why does it feel harder than ever for young people to buy a home? According to Pierre Poilievre, the answer lies not just in planning laws or slow construction — but in the silent erosion of money itself.In this special episode of The Capitalist, recorded at the Margaret Thatcher Lecture hosted by the Centre for Policy Studies, Canada's Opposition Leader argues that decades of money printing across the Western world have inflated asset prices and widened the gap between rich and poor. If measured in gold, he suggests, housing is actually cheaper than it was half a century ago — but measured in pounds and dollars, it has skyrocketed as currencies lose purchasing power. The result is a generation locked out of ownership while asset holders benefit from inflation.Drawing on the ideas of Adam Smith and Margaret Thatcher, Poilievre lays out a broader conservative argument for the modern age: restore sound money, dismantle barriers to home building, expand free trade between allied democracies, and rebuild an economy that rewards work and enterprise rather than political connections.It's a sweeping defence of free markets — and a call for a new alliance of free nations determined to restore opportunity for the next generation.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
The Virtues of Capitalism, Part 2 of 2

Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 39:36


Should Christians support capitalism? How effective has capitalism been in elevating people out of poverty? In this episode, which is the second part of a two-part series, Sean and Scott lay out the positive case for capitalism (aka, market economics). In the first part of this series, they offer a critique of socialism. In this episode, they advance a moral and biblical case for free markets and they respond to the most common objections. Scott's 2010 book on this subject is called The Virtues of Capitalism: A Moral Case for Free Markets. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Proletarian Radio
Backing down from Iran the free market meltdown - Garland Nixon & Joti Brar Ep55

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 73:01


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAh3BRHpljQ&t=1s 27 Feb 2026 Garland Nixon and Joti Brar Reproduced from ‪@garlandn‬ with thanks. • IMPERIALISM: DECADENT & DOOMED W/JOTI BRAR... This week I spoke with Garland Nixon about the prospects for war on Iran. Is it possible that the imperialists can find a way to dig themselves out of the hole they are in? What do we mean when we say they are ‘damned if they do and damned if the don't'? And what does the deepening economic crisis of capitalism have to do with their reckless war drive in the middle east, Ukraine and elsewhere? We also discussed the return to open imperialist narratives by mouthpieces for the system like Marco Rubio. What exactly is he referring to when he waxes lyrical about the greatness of ‘500 years of western civilisation'? Clearly his masters would like to turn back the clock to their days of glorious global domination – but can they? What was the significant factor which led to western Europeans lording it almost unchallenged over the populations of Africa, Asia and Latin America? And what prevents the return of those days? Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one!: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

TrentTakesOn 2.0
"Free Market Capitalism? I Don't Think it Exists..."

TrentTakesOn 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 22:03


A few words on the Paramount/Warner Brothers/Discovery merger.  And the corrupt regime that allows/forces them to marry.I feel all icky.-T

Capitalisn't
Adam Smith In The Age of The “Epstein Class” - ft. MP Jesse Norman

Capitalisn't

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 55:35


As we approach the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's “Wealth of Nations" this March, his theories on competition and the invisible hand remain part of the bedrock of modern economics. But, have we undermined those theories in our economy today? Widespread public anger suggests there is a growing belief that our current economic system is fundamentally rigged by those at the top. In many instances, backroom access and elite networking appear to be driving who becomes wealthy and successful instead of meritocratic competition. What would the father of economics think about today's crony capitalism, and what would he make of the so-called "Epstein class"? In this episode, we are joined by British Member of Parliament and author of “Adam Smith: Father of Economics” Jesse Norman. He argues that people often forget Smith deeply distrusted concentrated power, highlighting that Smith was heavily critical of wealth generated from insider knowledge or collusion. Smith condemned these practices precisely because they destroy the genuine competition required for free markets to actually benefit society. Applying this historical lens to current events, co-host Luigi Zingales provocatively asks if the so-called “Epstein Class” embody Adam Smith's worst fears, coordinating favors to bypass free market competition. Co-host Bethany McLeans debates whether we should call it a class, or if fixating on Epstein is a distraction from the broader systemic corruption threatening capitalism today. This episode offers a fresh look at the father of economics, and it is the first in a series of episode we're doing that strip away the caricatures of Adam Smith to ask what he'd really make of today's capitalism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More
Voices of Self Funding: Matt Ohrt on Employer Power and Free Market Medicine

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 27:45


On this episode of Voices of Self Funding, host Tom Testa sits down with Matt Ohrt, National Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association (FMMA), to explore how employers can take back control of healthcare costs and quality through free market principles. Matt shares his personal journey – from a 25-year HR career and near-fatal accident to leading national reform movements like Self Fund Health, Rise Up Health, and Healthcare Best Practice Group. Together, they explore how self-funded employers can drive meaningful change by demanding transparency and value, the rise of direct primary and specialty care as cost-saving, patient-centered alternatives, and why breaking healthcare's “monopoly mindset” is key to restoring competition, affordability, and trust – all while looking ahead to what's next for self-funding and free market reform in 2026 and beyond. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Mises Media
'Nature-Al' Entrepreneurship: Being Green Without the State

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026


Dr. Timothy Terrell explains how entrepreneurs and property rights can protect forests, wildlife, and open spaces better than bureaucracies, using real-world examples of “enviropreneurs” who profit by conserving nature instead of exploiting it.Recorded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 21, 2026. Special thanks to Michael and Beverley Starkey and Gil Robinson for sponsoring this event.

Mises Media
Creative Destroyer: The Apolitical Story of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026


Dr. Keith Smith recounts how the Surgery Center of Oklahoma and the Free Market Medical Association are exposing the hospital–insurance cartel—posting honest, bundled prices, triggering price wars, and proving that free-market medicine can deliver higher quality care at a fraction of the cost.Recorded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 21, 2026. Special thanks to Michael and Beverley Starkey and Gil Robinson for sponsoring this event.

Capital Record
Episode 286: Market Discipline: A Tour Around the Globe with Renè Aninao

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 75:22


David is joined by special guest Renè Aninao, of CORBU, for an invigorating discussion about the state of geopolitics, the Fed, markets, and more. They cover multiple countries, multiple world leaders, and most of all, multiple first principles. It is always worth the listen when Renè Aninao steps into the Capital Record! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Practical Wealth Show
The Myth of Free Markets

The Practical Wealth Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 16:38


Episode Summary Free markets only work when signals are honest. Today's money signals are distorted so people work harder, earn more, and still feel stuck. In this episode, Curtis exposes the myth of free markets, explains why money friction is engineered into the system, and reveals the three silent wealth leaks draining households and business owners every day. What you'll learn Why distorted money signals break personal decision-making How locked money forces debt as default liquidity The real reason people feel behind even with good incomes The three wealth leaks most people never measure: -Interest -Taxes -Opportunity cost -Why budgeting fails when the system itself is broken Most people don't overspend they're oversiloed. Their money exists, but it's trapped when life happens. Want help identifying your leaks and rebuilding cash flow control? Go to practicalwealth.net and book a Clarity Call. We'll map your cash flow, find the leaks, and outline your first corrective moves.   Episode Resources Take the Next Step with Curtis May: Business Owners: Assess Your Challenges with Cash Flow → https://curtis-73no5r8j.scoreapp.com Private Banking Readiness Assessment → https://curtis-qljorw8q.scoreapp.com How Ready Are You to Be Your Own Bank? → https://curtis-hzw1jezd.scoreapp.com The Practical Wealth Show with Curtis May Keywords Myth of free markets Debt paradigm Cash flow control Money signals Liquidity and control Opportunity cost Household capitalism Private reserve Infinite banking Personal economy Cash flow mapping Financial systems Episode Highlights 00:00–00:31 - The myth of free markets and distorted money signals 00:31–01:24 - The debt paradigm and why institutions don't play by the same rules 01:24–02:08 - Asset-rich, cash-poor: why high earners still feel broke 02:08–02:58 - The leaky bucket: interest, taxes, and opportunity cost 02:58–03:26 - What if you could use money and still keep it growing? 03:26–04:26 - Real-world example: business owners saving, borrowing, and leaking simultaneously 04:26–05:22 - Wealth leaks beyond interest: mortgages, retirement, education 05:22–06:16 - Institutional incentives and why people play a rigged game 06:16–06:55 - Why budgeting isn't the solution—structure is 06:55–08:04 - Cashflow mapping vs reactive money management 08:04–08:44 - Parkinson's Law and why money disappears without systems 08:44–09:38 - Separating accounts and creating cash flow clarity 09:38–10:47 - Cash flow stress, revenue targets, and business discipline 10:47–11:43 - The "red pill" moment of understanding money systems 11:43–12:55 - Control, liquidity, and why structure reduces stress 12:55–14:04 - Earning more by creating more value 14:04–15:27 - Stewardship, leadership, and becoming the bank 15:27–15:49 - Final call to action and next steps  

Charles Payne's Unstoppable Prosperity Podcast
Charles' Take: Tariffs, Truth, and the Fight for Free Markets

Charles Payne's Unstoppable Prosperity Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 5:12


Charles Payne argues the Trump tariffs are reviving U.S. manufacturing and that foreign producers are increasingly absorbing the costs, despite media claims consumers pay. He also believes government favoritism, heavy spending, and Federal Reserve policies have weakened free markets and increased inequality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mises Media
Entrepreneurship and Free Markets in the Age of AI

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026


Dr. Peter Klein explores whether AI can ever replace human entrepreneurs and central planners, arguing from Mises' calculation problem that even “thinking machines” can only mimic, not originate, the real-world judgment and ownership that markets require.Recorded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 21, 2026. Special thanks to Michael and Beverley Starkey and Gil Robinson for sponsoring this event.

The Bob Harden Show
Free Markets and Conservatism

The Bob Harden Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 60:35


On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Florida's legislative process - including the budget - as well as policy and political issues emerging in the seventh week of Florida legislative session. Boo Mortenson and I discuss highlights from the Winter Olympics including the U.S. gold medals in both men's and women's hockey. Libertarian Commentator Patrick Carroll and I discuss free markets and conservatism. We also visit with Linda Harden about tonight's State of the Union address and about Tucker Carlson interview with Iowa Gubernatorial candidate Zack Lahn and Tucker's trip to Israel. Please join us tomorrow when we visit with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy, Professor and author Larry Bell, and VP of Landmark Legal Foundation Michael O'Neill.

Bob Harden Show
Free Markets and Conservatism

Bob Harden Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026


Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Tuesday's show, we visit with Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo about Florida's legislative process – including the budget – as well as policy and political issues emerging in the seventh week of Florida legislative session. … The post Free Markets and Conservatism appeared first on Bob Harden Show.

Rush To Reason
HR3 Urban Exodus From America's Blue Cities? Free Market vs. Federal Mandates: Who Wins? (2-19-26)

Rush To Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 54:14


Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. HOUR 1 Hour 1 of https://RushToReason.com opens with a bold challenge: are we being told the full truth about our health—or just the convenient version? John Rush is joined by Dr. Kelly Victory, an independent physician and nationally recognized public health expert, for a wide-ranging and provocative conversation. Should some prescription drugs—like antibiotics—be available over the counter? Would it lower costs and restore patient freedom, or create new risks? Then the discussion pivots to hormone replacement therapy. Is declining testosterone or estrogen just “normal aging,” or are people suffering unnecessarily? And how do you pursue hormone therapy safely—without falling for clinic hype? The hour turns more intense as they examine rising cancer rates, particularly in younger adults. Is it a coincidence, lifestyle, COVID itself, or the mRNA shots? Dr. Kelly outlines concerns about immune disruption, lipid nanoparticles, and batch inconsistencies. What can people do now? Are antibody tests and certain supplements worth considering? If you've ever felt like key details are missing from the mainstream narrative, this episode asks the hard questions—without apology. Websites Mentioned * https://LabCorp.com * https://howbadismybatch.com HOUR 2 Hour 2 turns up the heat. John Rush welcomes Alvin Louie, President of Courage Is a Habit, for a tactical breakdown of what he calls “language deconstruction.” Are cultural debates—especially around transgender ideology—being won not by facts, but by redefining words? Alvin shares a provocative role-play and a six-month social experiment designed to expose what he believes are manipulative debate tactics. How do you avoid getting dragged into the “swamp” and losing moral clarity? Then John pivots to media accountability. With the FCC reportedly scrutinizing The View over equal-time rules, what exactly is the Fairness Doctrine—and could it apply to late-night hosts, too? If one political candidate gets airtime, should the opponent automatically get the same? The hour closes with strong commentary on circumcision, religious doctrine, and a viral controversy involving an Islamic scholar condemning dog ownership. Are we witnessing cultural confusion—or a deeper ideological shift? If you care about free speech, faith, media bias, and parental authority, this hour demands your attention. Guest Timestamps * 1:17 – Alvin Louie - https://courageisahabit.org HOUR 3 Hour 3 opens with Jerzee Joe delivering a sharp economic perspective: Why do nations with the same geography end up worlds apart economically? From Haiti vs. the Dominican Republic to East vs. West Berlin, is government the defining factor between prosperity and collapse? The conversation intensifies with analysis of media silence surrounding controversial political rhetoric, questions about crime trends, and ongoing investigations tied to Black Lives Matter leadership. Are Americans getting the full story—or just curated headlines? Then, energy policy takes center stage as Kenny Stein, Vice President of Policy at the American Energy Alliance and the Institute for Energy Research, joins the program. What did the Trump administration actually roll back in EPA regulations? Were EV mandates quietly being imposed through regulatory backdoors? Why are hybrid vehicles outperforming fully electric models in a true free-market environment? And did Toyota outsmart Detroit by refusing to chase political trends? From governance and urban decline to energy freedom and the realities of the auto industry, this hour challenges narratives and asks: What happens when policy overrides the marketplace? Guest Timestamps * 1:08 – Jerzee Joe: @ https://www.jerzeejoe.com * 25:13 – Kenny Stein @ https://www.americanenergyalliance.org/ & https://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org

Capital Record
Episode 285: A Report Card on Corporate America

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 20:41


Some of the biggest companies in America are changing what they do with DEI, saying no the Human Rights Commission and the Southern Poverty Law Center, defending fossil fuels, and yes, even defending the profit motive. It sometimes takes more nudging than we want, but today's podcast gives you an update on how shareholder engagement, not boycott, is yielding great dividends. And then, yielding great dividends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Healthcare Americana
Breaking Healthcare Monopolies: The Future of Free Market Healthcare

Healthcare Americana

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 33:46


In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig speaks with Matt Ohrt, the new Executive Director of the Free Market Medical Association (FMMA), about the future of free market healthcare in America. They discuss how price transparency, direct primary care, and employer-driven health plans can lower costs and improve access to quality care. Matt explains why rising healthcare costs are driven by broken payment systems, not better medicine, and how employers can use their buying power to demand fair, upfront pricing. The conversation also highlights the growing grassroots movement of independent physicians, surgery centers, and business leaders who are working to restore competition and choice in healthcare. If you care about affordable healthcare, physician freedom, and real reform that works in practice, this episode outlines a clear and practical path forward.More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc HealthSubscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/More on Matt Ohrt & FMMAFollow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts
How Workers Benefit From Free Markets. Sheldon Richman & Keith Knight

The Libertarian Institute - All Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 82:32


As a result of expanding cooperation, human beings, unlike lower animals, compete to produce, not to consume. Mises expressed this with my favorite sentence in Human Action: “The fact that my fellow man wants to acquire shoes as I do, does not make it harder for me to get shoes, but easier.” The expansion of cooperation also means dealing with strangers at great distance — a further incentive for world peace and harmony. – Sheldon Richman, What Social Animals Owe to Each Other (p. 31) Watch on Odysee BitChute Rumble X Spotify

Keith Knight - Don't Tread on Anyone
How Workers Benefit From Free Markets. Sheldon Richman & Keith Knight

Keith Knight - Don't Tread on Anyone

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 82:32


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Yaron Brook Show
El Paso Closure; Jobs; Bondi; Grand Jury; Moltbook; Starlink; Vax; Intel; Cuba | Yaron Brook Show

Yaron Brook Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 99:42 Transcription Available


Live Feb 11, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 27El Paso Closure; Jobs; Bondi; Grand Jury; Moltbook; Starlink; Vax; Intel, Cuba | Yaron Brook ShowCollapse, Corruption & Control: Who's Really Running America?Is America unraveling—or finally revealing what it really is?From the El Paso shutdown to Big Tech regulation fantasies… from grand juries and political corruption to vaccines, Starlink, Intel, Cuba, and the economic myths strangling job creation—this episode pulls no punches.Yaron breaks down the week's biggest stories through the lens of reason, individual rights, and capitalism. Why are politicians obsessed with regulating innovation? Why do grand juries suddenly matter—until they don't? What's behind the El Paso closure? And what happens when economic ignorance meets political power?Plus: live audience questions on Noam Chomsky, Big Tech regulation, landlord contracts, Puerto Rico expats, music, Star Trek, The Offspring, and more.If you care about freedom, prosperity, and intellectual honesty—this episode is for you.

Faith Ventures Podcast
Ep. 38: Faith, Finance, and the Meaning of Work, with David Bahnsen

Faith Ventures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 32:22


Norman Horn sits down with renowned author and investor, David Bahnsen. Together, they explore the intersection of Christian faith, work, and economic stewardship in today's marketplace. David Bahnsen shares his personal journey from the son of a theologian to building a successful career in investment management and opens up about how his faith has shaped his approach to business and money. The discussion dives into how Christians often misunderstand economics, the intrinsic value of work, and the deeper meaning behind financial investment. They touch on topics like biblical stewardship, market ethics, and the importance of integrating faith with everyday vocational decisions. Whether you're an entrepreneur, professional, or simply curious about how faith influences your financial worldview, this episode offers wisdom, challenge, and practical insight.

William Wallis For America
Economics, Capitalism, & Free Markets with Vance Ginn

William Wallis For America

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 35:52


Vance Ginn is an economist.  In this episode he discusses his work with the Pelican Institute for public policy in Louisiana.  He talks about how the Louisiana reports reflects things around The United States.  He also emphasizes the imporatnce of free trade, lower taxes, less regulation, and capitalism.

The Gary DeMar Podcast
How Free Markets Should Work

The Gary DeMar Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 19:47


Gary uses a recent trip to a pizza restaurant (two actually) to teach a lesson about free-market economics. Governments should not be involved in what businesses offer (or don't offer) and how much money they make or charge. Customers will quickly let a business know the value of its decisions.

Capital Record
Episode 284: The Oren Cass Case for Central Planning Does Not Indict Wall Street for Anything

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 32:51


The New York Times published a long, redundant, somewhat odd screed from Oren Cass this weekend, bemoaning “financialization” and suggesting that Wall Street has duped everyone, from their investors to their own clients, about what they really do. The wide net of the attack manages to capture exactly no one, and exposes what the anti-market, pro-statism new right fail to grasp about markets. David takes on the piece point by point, and the rebuttal is worth a listen.Show notes:Oren Cass NYT piece on financializationDavid's AIER paper on financialization Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yaron Brook Show
Bridge to?; TrumpRx; Climate Regs; Internet addiction; Discord; SpaceX; Russia | Yaron Brook Show

Yaron Brook Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 96:16 Transcription Available


Live Feb 10, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12, Episode 26Bridge to?; TrumpRx; Climate Regs; Internet addiction; Discord; SpaceX; Russia | Yaron Brook ShowIs America Building a Bridge to Greatness… or to Decline? From TrumpRx to Climate Controls, SpaceX to Russia — Nothing Is Off Limits.Is America building a bridge to the future — or a bridge to nowhere?In this explosive episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron takes on everything from Trump's policy prescriptions (“TrumpRx”) to climate regulations, internet addiction, Discord culture, SpaceX's ambitions, and Russia's geopolitical threat.No topic is safe. No sacred cows spared.If you care about capitalism, individual rights, Elon Musk, government overreach, the FDA, Putin, or the future of freedom — this episode delivers clarity you won't hear anywhere else.

The Todd Herman Show
Trump vs Blackrock: Violating the Free Market? Ep-2566

The Todd Herman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 46:19 Transcription Available


Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comBe confident in your portfolio with Bulwark! Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review. Go to KnowYourRiskPodcast.com today. Alan's Soaps https://www.AlansArtisanSoaps.comUse coupon code TODD to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes. Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeDonald Trump's latest EO is going after big corporations buying up real estate like Black Rock... But, is it violating the free market?Episode links:Trump says he will use EO to stop Blackrock, et al, from buying up single family homes.Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:This is just horrible. @SenRickScott has a nine figure net worth yet here he is making the case for Congress to be able to trade on inside info. You'd be in federal prison for doing the same.orig published Jan 15 2026

Audio Mises Wire
Machiavelli Is Dead: Why Politics Without Property Rights, Rules, and Moral Limits Cannot Work

Audio Mises Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property rights have done in lifting billions of people out of poverty.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/machiavelli-dead-why-politics-without-property-rights-rules-and-moral-limits-cannot-work

Mises Media
Machiavelli Is Dead: Why Politics Without Property Rights, Rules, and Moral Limits Cannot Work

Mises Media

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026


Modern political economy is based upon a Machiavellian belief in might makes right. Yet, political power cannot accomplish what free markets and private property rights have done in lifting billions of people out of poverty.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/machiavelli-dead-why-politics-without-property-rights-rules-and-moral-limits-cannot-work

The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser
Nicholas Anthony: GOP Struggles in Congress, Democrat Redistricting, and Free Market Capitalism

The Voice of Reason with Andy Hooser

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 36:49


Guest Nicholas Anthony, CATO Institute, joins to discuss President Trump's plan to cap credit card interest rates. Is it battling affordability, or a new push for government price control? Discussion of monopolies in markets, crony-ism in the private sector, free market competition, and more.  Do Republicans know the kind of battle we are currently in? Discussion of Virginia looking to remove near all Republican representation with redistricting. Discussion of Republicans trying to play by the rules, and Democrats abuse the system for gain. How we can prepare for the midterm elections?

Capital Record
Episode 283: A 7 Percent Growth Economy??

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 15:44


When economic analysis and partisan cheerleading get mixed together, one suffers, and the other becomes embarrassing. David dissects Kevin Hassett's claim that the economy is growing at 7 percent per year, and the dissection is not kind. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK
Why free markets are failing without being free

AMERICA OUT LOUD PODCAST NETWORK

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 57:00 Transcription Available


Cutting Through the Chaos with Wallace Garneau – Markets across the West are said to be failing, but the problem is not excess freedom. It is the absence of it. This episode examines how political and corporate power fuse to distort competition, suppress innovation, and replace real markets with managed systems that reward compliance over competence while eroding accountability...

Let People Prosper
Why Free Markets Help Families Flourish | This Week's Economy Ep. 149

Let People Prosper

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 12:15


Affordability is not an abstract debate for American families—it's the defining issue of daily life. Grocery bills, housing costs, energy prices, healthcare, and childcare all shape whether families feel secure or stretched.Families don't become pessimistic out of nowhere. Confidence erodes when planning for the future feels harder, margins feel thinner, and basic economics no longer seem to work in their favor.Meanwhile, leaders on both sides of the aisle are increasingly pointing the finger at free-market capitalism for nearly everything—high prices, inequality, corporate power, even government debt. But what's often labeled “capitalism” today is really a mix of subsidies, bailouts, protectionism, regulatory micromanagement, and monetary manipulation—policies that distort markets rather than allow them to function.True free markets are not chaos or greed. They are a rules-based system built on voluntary exchange, price signals, competition, and accountability. When people are free to trade, build, innovate, and respond to real prices, costs fall and opportunity expands—giving families the freedom to flourish.In today's episode of This Week's Economy, we explore how free-market capitalism supports families, restores dignity through work, and lowers prices to make life more affordable. We'll also examine how these principles apply at the federal, state, and local levels. Tune in to the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcast, or Spotify, and visit my website vanceginn.com for the show notes in my newsletter and more information.

Yaron Brook Show
Iran; Trade & Immigration; US Dollar; Ukraine; AI& IP; Silence | Yaron Brook Show

Yaron Brook Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 96:23 Transcription Available


Live January 28, 2026 | Yaron Brook ShowSeason 12 - Episode 22Iran; Trade & Immigration; US Dollar; Ukraine; AI& IP; Silence | Yaron Brook ShowFrom Iran to AI: Trade Wars, Dollar Decay, and the Deadly Price of SilenceThe world is drifting toward chaos—and too many people are staying silent.On this episode of The Yaron Brook Show, Yaron cuts through the noise to tackle the biggest threats facing America and the West: Iran's ambitions, trade and immigration distortions, the weakening U.S. dollar, Ukraine's future, the war over AI and intellectual property—and the moral cost of choosing silence in the face of authoritarianism.Why does silence empower the worst actors?Are tariffs and immigration controls destroying prosperity?Is America sliding toward banana-republic status?And what happens when fear replaces reason?This is a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred episode connecting geopolitics, economics, technology, and philosophy—ending with a powerful meditation on why silence is never neutral.

WHAT IS POLITICS?
17 – Socialism for Conservatives, Free Markets for Socialists and the Tyranny of Property Rights

WHAT IS POLITICS?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026


Today, free markets are championed as the foundation of capitalism, while socialists argue that free markets cause growing inequality and exploitation of the working classes, and thus need to be constrained by the state, or else abolished entirely. But in... Continue Reading →

Bob Murphy Show
Ep. 480 Government Daycare Fraud and Free Market Solutions

Bob Murphy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 76:45


Adam Haman returns for another crossover, this time discussing the daycare fraud in Minnesota, and how a free market would handle these issues.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode's sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.Adam Haman's substack posts on MN fraud and LARPing.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Capital Record
Episode 281: Market Discipline, Greenland, and President Trump

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 18:21


We all got a lesson this week in one of the most powerful forces in world history. It is maybe the most important political dynamic on the globe today -- even more powerful than the separation of powers found in the Constitution. Indeed, unlike the latter, market discipline cannot be willed away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Words & Numbers
Episode 490: We're Not Interested

Words & Numbers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 48:46


In this episode, we examine the illogic behind TSA security rules and how performative regulation often substitutes for real safety, before turning to the economics of ticket scalping and why attempts to suppress secondary markets routinely backfire. We discuss proposals to cap credit card interest rates, including Donald Trump's suggested limit, and explore how price controls distort lending, restrict access to credit, and harm the very consumers they are meant to protect. The conversation connects these issues to broader misunderstandings about markets, incentives, and regulation, highlighting how political solutions driven by optics rather than economics tend to produce higher costs, reduced choice, and unintended consequences across everyday life. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:26 The Illogic of TSA Rules and Security Theater 03:19 What TSA Bans (and Allows) Makes No Sense 05:47 Why TSA Rules Persist Long After the Threat Is Gone 07:02 Missed Episode Fallout and “Are You Still Alive?” 09:02 Trouble Inside the Trump Administration 12:36 Foolishness of the Week: NFL Ticket Resale Crackdown 13:15 Are Season Tickets Really “Yours”? 15:29 Why Ticket Scalping Actually Adds Value 17:21 Risk, Resale, and the Free Market for Tickets 19:05 What Secondary Markets Reveal About True Prices 21:31 Trump's Proposal to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates 22:33 Does the President Even Have the Authority? 25:28 What a 10% Cap Would Do to the Credit Card Market 28:13 Credit Cards as Unsecured Loans and Risk Sharing 29:30 Why Banks Can't Lend at 10% to Everyone 31:59 Trump, Elizabeth Warren, and Left-Wing Economic Policy 33:32 Why People Feel Economic Pain Despite “Good” Data 34:45 COVID Policy, Inflation, and the Middle-Class Squeeze 37:22 Who Really Pays for Artificially Cheap Credit 38:46 Life Without Credit Cards and Financial Shock Absorbers 39:53 Saving, Self-Insurance, and Economic Reality 41:58 Government Intervention and Cascading Market Failures 42:48 Why a Credit Card Cap Would Make Things Worse 45:02 Final Thoughts and Closing Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Todd Herman Show
Trump vs Blackrock: Violating the Free Market? Ep-2536

The Todd Herman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 45:04


Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comFind out how the future of AI could impact your retirement during Zach Abraham's free “New Year Reset” live webinar January 29th 3:30pm Pacific. Register at KnowYourRiskPodcast.com.Alan's Soaps https://www.AlansArtisanSoaps.comUse coupon code TODD to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddThe new GOLDEN AGE is here!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeDonald Trump's latest EO is going after big corporations buying up real estate like Black Rock... But, is it violating the free market?Episode links:Trump says he will use EO to stop Blackrock, et al, from buying up single family homes.Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:This is just horrible. @SenRickScott has a nine figure net worth yet here he is making the case for Congress to be able to trade on inside info. You'd be in federal prison for doing the same.

Capital Record
Episode 280: Credit Card Cockamamie

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 17:21


The limit of a 10 percent interest rate on credit card debt is a perfect storm, an unintended consequence, a territory for bad policy. Since that Friday night announcement of the president, inspired by the Sanders/Warren wing of political ideology, we have now seen support from the president for the Credit Card Competition Act. Here, more nuances abound, and more opportunities for shaking one's head exist. In this episode of Capital Record, David:Takes on the “credit card fees are usury” argument, some conveniently jump onto.Explains who is hurt the most by a government price control on credit card interest.Unpacks the Credit Card Competition Act.Reminds us of the most important law in economics -- “there's no free lunch” -- accompanied by the most important question in economics -- “compared to what?” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cato Daily Podcast
Free Markets for Electricity

Cato Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 44:25


As data centers begin demanding power at the scale of entire cities, the electricity system is running headlong into regulatory barriers built for a different era. The Cato Institute's Travis Fisher sits down with Glen Lyons, the founder of Advocates for Consumer Regulated Electricity, to explore proposals for off-grid utilities, Senator Tom Cotton's new legislation, and how market-based approaches could accelerate supply while protecting consumers from rising costs and reliability risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capital Record
Episode 279: Solving the Right Problem the Wrong Way Does Not Solve the Problem

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 14:38


The president of the United States has ordered Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion of mortgage bonds (in a week where he has said and done a lot of things, some of which he is even allowed to do). On today's Capital Record, David unpacks what this means, what it doesn't mean, and why it doesn't represent any solution to the housing affordability mess in which we find ourselves.Show Notes: The Saddest Part of This Recent Economic Lunacy  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Capital Record
Episode 278: Will Mayor Mamdani Give President Trump His Phone Back Please?

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 11:09


On Wednesday, January 7, President Trump sent out two messages via social media: First, that he was “banning institutional ownership of residential real estate.” Later, that he was “outlawing return of capital to shareholders.” The Warren/Sanders/Mamdani wing of the Democratic Party is celebrating. The Reagan/Hayek/Laffer wing of the Republican wing is scratching its head.Today, David goes back to the utterly incoherent idea that institutions putting investment into residential real estate (all 0.4 percent of the single-family residences this represent) is behind the affordability issues. He reminds listeners what “supply-side” growth means. And he does a quick refresher on capital formation, and how capital is needed to innovate, and that how capital gets treated is somewhat relevant to that process. It's a plea to remember first principles when it comes to economic policy, and why we have spent a lifetime rejecting this Marxian drivel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
The Story That Built Today's Economy (with George Monbiot and Binyamin Appelbaum)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 60:59


Most people buy the fiction that markets are “natural,” inequality is inevitable, and government should step aside — but where did that idea come from? In this episode from 2019, Nick and Goldy talk with English journalist George Monbiot and American journalist and author Binyamin Appelbaum about how neoliberalism was deliberately built and sold — not stumbled into. They unpack how economists, funders, and institutions rewrote the rules to favor markets over people, shifted political norms, and made extreme inequality seem inevitable — and what that history means for reclaiming an economy that works for everyone. George Monbiot is an English journalist, author, and political/environmental activist. He writes a regular column for The Guardian and has published several books on politics, ecology, and society. He's known for critiquing corporate power, neoliberal economics, and environmental degradation.  Binyamin Appelbaum is an American journalist and author. He is a lead writer on business and economics for The New York Times editorial board. He previously covered the Federal Reserve and economic policy for the Times and has written widely on how markets and policy shape society. Social Media: georgemonbiot.bsky.social bcappelbaum.bsky.social @BCAppelbaum Further Reading:  The Economists' Hour: False Prophets, Free Markets, and the Fracture of Society Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: ⁠The Pitch⁠

Capital Record
Episode 277: Collectivism and Its 50,000 Empty Apartments

Capital Record

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 7:06


The new mayor of New York City is praising collectivism and urging optimism for what it can do. Many freedom lovers want to give a history lesson to the mayor about the 20th century's horror of collectivist failures around the globe. But in addition to those needed history lessons, New Yorkers are welcome to their own current rent laws and the debacle they have created for those who claim to want more affordable rent options. In the first episode of Capital Record this new year, David explains how bad policies with good intentions do the same damage that bad policies with bad intentions do, and uses a real-life policy illustration to demonstrate why collectivism has always failed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coin Stories
Jeff Booth: Why Prices Rise But Quality Gets Worse | The "Free Market" and Deflation Myth

Coin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 74:13


In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, for a deep conversation about why what we call "capitalism" has never truly existed. We discuss: The truth behind rising prices & declining quality Myths of the free market and deflation How Bitcoin could reshape economic incentives The difference between capitalism and crony capitalism The impact of government regulation: does it really protect us? Why monopolies are incompatible with a truly free market Watch our first masterclass on inflation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tQIGuCyOHQ  Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26  Extra Services to Consider: Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing