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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 494. This is my interview by Alex Buxeda of at Schweizer Monat [Swiss Monthly; linktree]; recorded June 22, 2026. Youtube shownotes: Stephan Kinsella, patent attorney, legal theorist, and one of the leading critics of intellectual property sits with Alex Buxeda to explore whether ideas can be owned. Starting from first principles, they discuss why Kinsella argues that patents and copyrights are incompatible with property rights, the role of scarcity in economics, innovation without intellectual property, pharmaceutical patents, entrepreneurship, pricing, and the philosophical foundations of ownership. Grok summary: We discussed why intellectual property is fundamentally incompatible with genuine property rights. Stephan Kinsella argued that patents and copyrights are not legitimate property but state-granted monopolies that violate real ownership of scarce, physical resources. He explained that ideas and knowledge are non-scarce and non-rivalrous — one person's use does not prevent another's — so enforcing IP requires aggression against others' tangible property. We explored the flaws in common justifications for patents (especially in pharmaceuticals), the arbitrary nature of IP law, the myth that “creation” grants ownership, and how free competition and open knowledge flows drive far more innovation than government-protected monopolies. Kinsella also addressed the ethics of piracy, the distorting effects of the FDA and tariffs, and why emerging technologies like 3D printing and AI will increasingly undermine IP systems. https://youtu.be/Q4SD8pmpv1U?si=gtx2KN2CcsAbIl5s Related links/publications (Grok assist) For further discussion of the issues raised in this conversation, see the following resources by Stephan Kinsella, grouped by topic: Core Case Against IP & Property Rights Fundamentals Against Intellectual Property (2001/2008) — Kinsella's foundational monograph making the case that patents and copyrights are incompatible with libertarian property rights based on scarcity and homesteading. The Problem with Intellectual Property (2025) — A comprehensive recent paper arguing that IP rights are unjust state-granted monopolies that violate legitimate property rights in scarce resources. Against Intellectual Property After Twenty Years: Looking Back and Looking Forward (2022) — Updated reflections on the original arguments, addressing common objections and developments since 2001. Intellectual Property Rights as Negative Servitudes (2011) — Argues that IP functions as non-consensual negative servitudes on others' physical property, violating true property rights. Another Way to Explain the Problem with IP: Resources v. Knowledge; Ownership v. Possession (2017) — Clear distinction between scarce resources (subject to ownership) and non-scarce knowledge/ideas. The Prior-Later Distinction (2026) — Clarifies the foundational role of first-use (prior appropriation) in property rights theory. Structural Unity of Real and Intellectual Property? (2025) — Examines (and rejects) attempts to unify real and intellectual property conceptually. Scarcity, Ideas, Labor Theory & Creationism Critiques Ideas are Free: The Case Against Intellectual Property (2010) — Explains why ideas and knowledge are non-scarce and why libertarians were mistaken in supporting IP. Libertarian Lockean Creationism (2025) — Critique of the mistaken “creation” theory of property rights often used to defend IP. Locke's Big Mistake: How the Labor Theory of Property Ruined Political Theory Locke's Big Mistake (Transcript) (2013) Hume on Intellectual Property and the Problematic Labor Metaphor (2011) On the Danger of Metaphors in Scientific Discourse (2011) Objectivist Law Prof Mossoff on Copyright; or, the Misuse of Labor, Value, and Creation Metaphors (2008) How We Come to Own Ourselves (2006) — Explains self-ownership and original appropriation, central to why IP conflicts with libertarian property theory. Superabundant Bananas & Property Rights as Normative Support for Possession (2025) — Further clarification on scarcity, superabundance, and the nature of property rights. Pharmaceuticals, FDA & Market Distortions Patents and Pharmaceuticals (2023) Are Patents Needed to Make Up for FDA Kneecapping? (2011) FDA and Patent Reform: A Modest Proposal (2023) Milton Friedman on the Distorting Effect of Patents (2011) Drug Reimportation (2009) — Discussion of reimportation, free trade, and how patents distort pharmaceutical pricing. Tabarrok: Patent Policy on the Back of a Napkin (2012) — Critique of simplistic patent policy arguments. KOL469 | Tabarrok on Patents, Price Controls, and Drug Reimportation Practical & Reform Topics Do Business Without Intellectual Property (2014) How to Improve Patent, Copyright, and Trademark Law (2011) The American Invents Act and Patent Reform (2011) IP Law and Market Failure (2022) Intellectual Nonsense: Fallacious Arguments for IP (2012/2021) — Critique of common fallacious pro-IP arguments. Copyright Absurdities & Other Examples Libraries Prepare to Burn Foreign Books, Courtesy Copyright Law (2011) — Striking example of the absurd real-world effects of copyright enforcement. Historical Libertarian & Objectivist Views on IP Rothbard and the Galambosians (2005) — Discussion of extreme pro-IP views within libertarian circles and Rothbard's perspective. The Galambosians Strike Back (2015) Around This Time I Met the Galambosian (2013) Rand Chose IP: Death Over Life (2025) — Critique of Ayn Rand's strong support for IP. IP: The Objectivists Strike Back (2009) — Response to Objectivist defenses of IP. Why Objectivists Hate Anarchy (2009) — Broader context on Objectivist-libertarian tensions, including IP. Purpose of Law, Schizophrenic State & Broader Theory The Purpose of Law: Justice and Property Rights (2026) The Schizophrenic State (2006) — Classic piece on the contradictory nature of state actions regarding monopolies and competition. Foundational Libertarian Theory Legal Foundations of a Free Society (2023) Disentangling Legal and Economic Concepts (2025) The Title-Transfer Theory of Contract (2024) A Libertarian Theory of Contract (2003) What Libertarianism Is (2009) Recent Audio/Lectures KOL489 | The Problem with Intellectual Property (Audio) (2026) KOL483 | The Economics and Ethics of Intellectual Property (2026) KOL491 | Trying to Persuade Paul Cwik of the Case Against IP KOL253 | Berkeley Fed Soc: Libertarian's Case Against IP KOL469 | Tabarrok on Patents, Price Controls, and Drug Reimportation These resources expand on the core themes of scarcity versus ideas, negative servitudes, pharmaceutical patent issues, market distortions, FDA interactions, practical business strategies, Locke's labor theory mistakes, contract theory, self-ownership, metaphors in discourse, Objectivist views on IP, the purpose of law, and libertarian first principles discussed in the interview. Shownotes (Grok) Podcast Shownotes Episode Title: Stephan Kinsella: Why Intellectual Property is Incompatible with Property Rights Guest: Stephan Kinsella (retired patent attorney & libertarian legal theorist) Host: Alex Buxeda Episode Summary Stephan Kinsella delivers a rigorous, first-principles critique of patents and copyright. He argues that IP is not property at all, but a government-granted monopoly that violates genuine property rights in scarce resources. Drawing on Austrian economics and libertarian ethics, he explains why ideas are non-scarce, why IP slows innovation, and why free markets and competition are superior engines of progress. A clear, uncompromising defense of abolishing intellectual property. Total Runtime: ~1 hour 22 minutes Key Topics & Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction and Practical Market Realities Kinsella begins by noting that entrepreneurs can use strategies like loss leaders and price discrimination, but cartels and monopolies are hard to sustain due to competition and cheating — setting the stage for his deeper critique of state-enforced monopolies like IP. 1:00 – Kinsella's Journey from Pro-IP to Abolitionist As a former patent attorney and lifelong libertarian, Kinsella originally accepted Ayn Rand's defense of IP. After deep study while practicing patent law, he concluded that IP is literally unjustifiable and incompatible with property rights. This realization forced him to refine his understanding of libertarian property theory, relying more heavily on Mises, Rothbard, and Hoppe. 4:22 – Core Argument: Scarcity, Property Rights, and Why Ideas Are Not Property Property rights exist solely to resolve conflicts over scarce, rivalrous resources. Ideas and knowledge are non-scarce — one person's use does not prevent another's simultaneous use. Granting IP rights therefore requires using force against others' legitimate physical property (factories, printers, materials), creating artificial conflict rather than resolving it. IP is not ownership of information; it is a negative servitude on real property. 14:55 – The Pharmaceutical Patent Defense and Why It Fails Kinsella directly refutes the claim that expensive R&D requires patents. High drug costs stem primarily from FDA regulation, not invention. Patents create monopoly pricing and slow knowledge diffusion, which is the true source of long-term progress. He criticizes utilitarian “market failure” arguments, arbitrary patent terms, and the state's schizophrenic approach (granting monopolies via patents while attacking monopolies via antitrust). Free markets naturally reward first movers with temporary profits before competition drives prices down. 31:45 – Arbitrariness of IP and the Myth of “Creation” as a Source of Rights Patent and copyright durations are completely arbitrary....

On the eve of America's 250th anniversary, 1776 Forward co-founders K. Joia Houheneka and Chris Bush hosted an evening that accomplished what few conversations manage: it modeled the very thing it celebrated.The event brought together original contributors to the Free Society Coalition's Philadelphia Declaration as well as current active members, including David Kelley, Lawrence Reed, Brent Hamachek, Felisa Blazek, Dan Isadore, and Craig Kreinbihl.The discussion moved across three distinct threads. First, the backstory: how roughly sixty people representing different philosophical traditions, faith backgrounds, and views on contested issues gathered in Philadelphia in 2024 and committed to finding shared moral ground upstream from politics. Participants described eleven drafting iterations, months of working sessions, and at least one full day debating the definition of agency. This was a process of seeking consensus that mirrored, as several noted, the Founding Fathers' own long dialogue before 1776.Second, the substance: what actually made it into the declaration, and why. David Kelley articulated the document's anchoring premise — that reality, reason, individual agency, and voluntary exchange form the moral bedrock of a free society — and distinguished the negative rights the Founders enshrined in America's originating documents from the obligation-imposing "rights" that have proliferated in the years since.Third, the practice: using the FSC's Happy Birthday Freedom brochure as a live guide, the group modeled Socratic discussion, demonstrating how probing questions about the Declaration of Independence's most consequential phrases can open genuine reflection rather than partisan debate.Two moments stood out. Brent Hamachek's observation that consensus wasn't about finding a right word but the right word, every single one. And Dan Isadore's argument that treating someone as a genuine individual in conversation isn't just good manners, but the practical test of whether you actually believe what the Declaration says.The brochure and the Philadelphia Declaration are available at freesocietycoalition.org and fscbrochure.com. Read both documents and tune into this lively panel, which brings those documents to life, and hear about the many ways every American can take positive actions to honor the legacy of our founding 250 years ago, and how to carry forward the light of liberty into the next 250!

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 493. This is my talk "Rothbard's Greatest Hits: A Personal Mix Tape," delivered at “100 Years with Rothbard,” Porto, Portugal, June 27, 2026. (From my iPhone audio; professional video and audio will be uploaded at a later date.) This was a simply wonderful event. As noted here, 100 Years with Rothbard was held yesterday in beautiful Porto, Portugal (June 27, 2026), sponsored by several Portuguese libertarian groups: Mises Portugal, Catalaxia, Don't Trust Verify (bitcoin podcast), ZugaTV (libertarian podcast), and Golpe de Estado Podcast (ancap podcasters). It featured and was attended by a number of Property and Freedom Society (PFS) members, including myself, Hans Hoppe and Gülçin Imre Hoppe, Saifedean Ammous, Thomas Jacob, Gregory and Joy Morin, and Alessandro and Domitia Fusillo. Hoppe, and Ammous and I spoke at the conference along with others. It was a wonderful event, attended by hundreds from Portugal and many other countries. In addition to the speeches, the cloth print version of Rothbard at 100: A Tribute and Assessment was presented and released yesterday, as was its Brazilian Portuguese translation, 100 Anos de Rothbard: Uma Homenagem e Apreciação, as well as Fundamentos Legais de uma Sociedade Livre, the European Portuguese translation of my book Legal Foundations of a Free Society (Houston, Texas: Papinian Press, 2023). A full report of the conference will be published presently. In the meantime, for an outside commentary see Rothbard 100, in Porto: A Misunderstood Genius in a Room of People Who Understood. Related 100 Years with Rothbard Rothbard 100, in Porto: A Misunderstood Genius in a Room of People Who Understood Rothbard at 100: First Hardcopies Printed A few pictures and tweets below, and my speaking notes. Photos Rothbard at 100 Porto June 2026 - Manuel Ogando, the organizer Rothbard at 100 Porto June 2026 - Kinsella on Stage Rothbard at 100 Porto June 2026 Rothbard chocolates Tweets I stole your photo. Apologies for not mentioning you, I arrived late https://t.co/vAMa9BkNVq — beegarc. (@beegarc_) June 28, 2026 The Rothbard 100 conference in Porto was an amazing success With H. H. Hoppe, @NSKinsella, @saifedean and many others Congrats and many thanks to the organizers, especially @mcaogando https://t.co/3iCBFcp2e1 pic.twitter.com/LV58GtDSt7 — Yorick de Mombynes (@ydemombynes) June 28, 2026 FYMNR! pic.twitter.com/8X72NbRJwZ — Stephan Kinsella (@NSKinsella) June 27, 2026 Terminou o evento https://t.co/vcORQSJOpN O melhor e mais memorável evento que participei e vejo que é opinião também de muitos dos palestrantes. O libertarianismo português lembra muito o brasileiro pre-covid. A oportunidade que eles têm nas mãos é gigantesca e o conteúdo… — Fhoer

Rebuilding a free society after infrastructure failure requires a thorough understanding of the essential elements that make a community thrive. In the face of disaster, having the right skills and knowledge is crucial for survival. This video explores the importance of emp survival techniques and off grid living in creating a self-sufficient community. By learning how to harness renewable energy sources, purify water, and grow your own food, you can help rebuild a free society that is resilient and sustainable. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting to learn about disaster preparedness, this video provides valuable insights and practical tips on how to create a better future for yourself and your community. Learn how to navigate the challenges of infrastructure failure and build a stronger, more resilient society that is capable of thriving in the face of adversity.

 Joel Kotkin explores how the Iranian diaspora in California largely favors a republic over the current regime. This highly professional and accomplished community draws on their experience in a free society to envision reform. (8/16)ONEIDA COUNTY ID

We started this podcast over five years ago, committed to a free and virtuous society, and now with 300 episodes under our belt, the commitment is deeper and more robust than ever. In this very special episode, David revisits the genesis of Capital Record, reaffirms the themes that matter, identifies the enemies of human flourishing working to undermine freedom and opportunity, and offers up a manifesto of commitments for the years ahead. Pre-roll:Duke Energy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Anchored Podcast, Noah Tyler, Chief Strategy Officer at CLT, is joined by Lawrence Reed, President Emeritus, Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE).They discuss the parental involvement as the strongest predictor of student success, the significance of civics education in understanding constitutional principles, and the current state of economics education in the United States. They also reflect on historical parallels that can inform our understanding of current political trends.Dr. Reed's Forthcoming Book: Born of Ideas: How Principles, Faith, and Courage Forged America

Alex sits down with Holly Doan to discuss Accountability Journalism and the role that non-mainstream journalistic media has in the current Canadian political landscape. They discuss the decline of traditional newsrooms, subsidies for Canadian media companies and the lack of transparency that has led us to a climate where the press is struggling to keep up with the times. References Blacklock's website: https://www.blacklocks.ca/ The Hub article on government subsidies for traditional Canadian media outlets: https://thehub.ca/2025/05/05/the-names-of-media-outlets-receiving-government-mandated-funding-released-only-days-after-election/ Carney's CBC funding announcement: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mark-carney-cbc-funding-1.7501902 Holly on X: https://x.com/hollyanndoan Thanks to Our Patrons Thanks to our patrons, including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support The Curious Task, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask

On March 24, 2026, Professor John O. McGinnis joined William & Mary Law School's Federalist Society to present a lecture on “Why Democracy Needs the Rich: The Hidden Benefits of Wealth in a Free Society.” The event was co-sponsored by the Institute of Bill of Rights Law and the Center for the Study of Law and Markets. Professor McGinnis is the George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 485. My recent appearance on The Brownstone Show, Ep. 17 (twitter video). https://youtu.be/n_HE_nXf3aM?si=3eYpF5jW5HadXwJD&t=1942 From Brownstone's shownotes: Jeffrey Tucker sits down with Stephan Kinsella...libertarian attorney, author of the seminal 2001 essay "Against Intellectual Property", and the massive treatise "Legal Foundations of a Free Society"...for a provocative discussion on why defamation (libel and slander) law should be rejected as just another form of intellectual property right. Kinsella argues that reputation is not ownable property. What others think of you cannot be controlled or turned into a legal entitlement. Defamation law, like patents, copyrights, and trademarks, rests on the flawed idea that the state should protect intangible "rights" through force. He explains how these laws create chilling effects, perverse incentives, and actually amplify the harm of false speech rather than reduce it. Topics covered include: Why intellectual property (including trademarks and defamation) is incompatible with true property rights and free markets The historical and common-law roots of defamation and how it morphed into reputation-as-property How the existence of defamation lawsuits gives lies more credibility ("If it weren't true, he would have sued") Free speech, threats, and the limits of state power Private alternatives: reputation markets, certification agencies, dueling culture, caveat emptor for information, and why a truly free society would be more (not less) regulated by voluntary rules Connections to patents destroying innovation (especially in pharma and software), NDAs, cancel culture, and the illusion of safety created by regulatory bodies like the FDA Why "buyer beware" should apply to both products and information in a free society This is a challenging, nuanced conversation that questions deeply held assumptions about law, harm, honor, and reputation. Even if you initially disagree, Kinsella's razor-sharp property-rights analysis will make you rethink how we handle speech, lies, and "harm" in the digital age. Tweet:

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Shaun exposes the Country Club pansy - Tucker Carlson. PLUS, John McGinnis, law professor at Northwestern University and author of the new book Why Democracy Needs the Rich: The Hidden Benefits of Wealth in a Free Society, tells Shaun about the wealthy's very important role in society, not only as contributors to the economy, but also counteracting and providing balance to the sway of professional influencers on society. And The Heritage Foundation's Dr. EJ Antoni and Shaun bust open the Communist billionaire narrative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trey answers listener questions on the inherent risks of living in a free society and the rise of domestic radicalization. He also discusses the inspiration behind his gripping fiction debut The Color of Death and unpacks some constitutional mysteries surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court — including why you technically don't need a law degree to serve as Chief Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow welcomes Marsha Familaro Enright to discuss her ambitious plan to start a college. From the unique curriculum and financing strategies to the ideal student profile, they dive deep into the components of this new academic venture. Watch as they address the shortcomings of traditional colleges and offer fresh perspectives on education.Who is Marsha Familaro Enright?Marsha Familaro Enright is an education entrepreneur, writer, and psychologist with over 30 years of experience in learner-centered education. She founded Council Oak Montessori School in 1990 and is now launching Reliance College, a new residential program in Chicago which will focus on developing independent thinkers and leaders through the liberal arts. Marsha speaks and writes on self-reliance, independent thinking, and the future of higher education. Her approach is rooted in empowering students to take ownership of their learning and lives. Through both her schools and speaking engagements, she brings a practical, visionary voice to conversations about real education reform.You can find Marsha:On the web: https://reliancecollege.org/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reliancecollege.orgOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reliancecollegeorg/On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@reliancecollegeorgOn X: https://x.com/RelianceCollOrgOn LinkedIn (professional): https://www.linkedin.com/company/reliancecollege/posts/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reliance_collegeBonus Freebie: Marsha offers a free digital copy of her short book, “Teaching Freedom: Education for a Free Society”, which outlines the principles behind Reliance College's innovative model. Download the free book here: https://reliancecollege.org/book/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/2FlFO4yE6ZERate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: November 12, 2025

John O. McGinnis joins Brian Anderson to discuss his forthcoming book, Why Democracy Needs the Rich: The Hidden Benefits of Wealth in a Free Society.

Have you noticed the fragility of the human psyche? One harsh word can crumble someone's confidence or inflame it. In the workplace, corrective feedback has become incredibly challenging. Leaders must delicately balance corrective conversations and often find themselves avoiding them all together. Dr. Kuba and Bethany tackle this topic in today's episode. 

Marty sits down with Jason Hughey of Satoshi Pacioli to discuss principal-based management (PBM), the free-market management framework developed by Koch Industries, and why its Austrian economic principles make it an ideal fit for Bitcoin companies. Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhughey Satoshi Pacioli: https://satoshipacioli.com/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc CrowdHealth https://joincrowdhealth.com.tftc Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

Send us a text Welcome to Rational Black Thought. I'm your host, Neo Griot. This week's theme: Is about moving beyond survival, it is time for us to stop “living to fight another day” and to start fighting to win…for good.  Our title today comes from Gil Scott-Heron from his song “Winter in America” the words seem even more apropos today, it feels like a “nuclear winter in America”:  The Constitution, a noble piece of paper Would free society. It struggled but then died in vain And now Democracy is ragtime on the corner Hoping for some rain And looks like it's hoping Hoping for some rain  It's winter in AmericaAnd ain't nobody fighting ‘Cause nobody knows what to save  This is exactly how I feel sometimes, I feel that resistance is futile, but I cannot allow myself to wallow and die in that ideology, I have to get the fuck up and figure it out. AgendaIntro: Quote of the Week: Maya Angelou Unmasking the News: From “…of the people” to “…of the party that can rig the system” Only one in five support Trump's Greenland stunt. That's supposed to stop him? Cute The Gospel of PR Good News:  Howard's “AI-native” MoveBible Study with an Atheist: Christianity: the biggest MLM in human history: Reflections and Call to Action:Closing/Outro: Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/15/justice-department-voter-information?https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/just-one-five-americans-support-trumps-efforts-acquire-greenland-reutersipsos-2026-01-14/https://www.fox23.com/news/former-claremore-pastor-enters-guilty-plea-in-peeping-tom-case/article_c6a005df-a2cc-473f-8873-e47230c78a26.htmlhttps://www.blackenterprise.com/howard-university-ai-engineering-course/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

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How can you dismantle the Left's argument for gun control point by point?Watch and see as Nick tackles this issue head-on at the University of Iowa.SPONSOR: True ClassicTheir perfectly balanced fit, feel, and price ensure guys look and feel their best. Say goodbye to awkward bunching and tight spots; True Classic offers snugness where you need it and relaxation where you want it. It's time to upgrade your wardrobe essentials with intentionality and comfort.BUNDLE AND SAVE HERE: https://Trueclassic.com/nick-----SPONSOR: Lear CapitalThe best way to invest in gold and silver is with Lear Capital. Get your FREE Gold and Silver investor guides from Lear Capital. And, receive up to $15,000 in FREE bonus metals with a qualified purchase.Call them today at 800-707-4575 or go to: Nick4Lear.com-----Support the show and surprise your friends and family with MTA gear for Christmas! Grab something awesome from our online shop. We've got T-shirts, mugs, and more - all designed for fans like you.-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickfreitas3.000:00:00 Intro00:03:45 The Right Understands the Left but the Left Does Not Understand the Right00:14:40 The Collapse of Institutional Trust00:17:26 What Does it Mean to Live in a Free Society?00:22:15 The Left's Backdoor Gun Control Tactics00:28:03 How Nick Formed His Political Philosophy00:32:49 Doing Politics in Blue States00:35:38 What Nick Would Do to Address Gun Violence00:39:36 At What Point Does Political Debate Break Down?00:45:12 Sharing the Gospel With Others00:47:08 The Gen Z Marriage Crisis00:50:50 Freedom vs Safety00:56:04 Should Semi-Automatic Rifles be Legal?01:00:03 Did we Cross a Point of No Return With Charlie Kirk's Death?

Today we're talking about the growing controversy surrounding America's relationship with Israel, and the disturbing pattern of censorship that follows anyone who dares to even question it. Why are discussions about foreign influence and government transparency being shut down? Why are prominent voices silenced the moment they speak against powerful interests? We're asking the uncomfortable questions no one in the mainstream media wants to touch, from the suppression of speech to the "alliances" shaping U.S. policy, and praising those few, like Candace Owens, who refuse to back down in the pursuit of real justice and truth.This episode isn't about taking sides, it's about demanding honesty, accountability, and the freedom to ask hard questions without fear.

There's more going on in that infamous Republicans groupchat than most realize but the real issue isn't the gossip, it's how easily people trade conviction for comfort. In this episode, we talk about the growing weakness on the Right, the danger of valuing offense over free speech, and why all of our rights must be protected at all costs. We'll also cover more updates on the Charlie Kirk case and how Trump's failures in his second term (including his refusal to release the Epstein list and his submission to Israel) prove that no man should ever be placed where only God belongs.--https://policecoffee.com/collections/coffee

President Trump is taking a victory lap for brokering peace in Gaza—while simultaneously escalating the U.S. proxy war in Ukraine and launching airstrikes against suspected cartel boats. Our panel assesses Trump's Nobel ambitions, celebrates this year's actual Peace Prize winner, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.Featuring Ryan Bourne, Gene Healy, Justin Logan, & Ian VasquezJustin Logan, "The Case for Withdrawing from the Middle East," Defense Priorities, September 2020.Ian Vasquez, “Maria Corina Machado, Venezuelan Champion of Freedom, Wins the Nobel Peace Prize,” Cato at Liberty blog, October 10, 2025.Ian Vasquez and Marcos Falcone, “Liberty Versus Power in Milei's Argentina,” Free Society, October, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 475. This is my guest lecture for Saifedean Ammous's course Principles of Austrian Economics II | ECON104 (recorded May 7, 2020, I believe), also now on Saylor Academy. Transcript and summary and other notes below. KOL441 | The Bitcoin Standard Podcast with Saifedean Ammous: Legal Foundations of a Free Society, Property Rights, Intellectual Property KOL314 | Patents vs. Bitcoin: The Bitcoin Standard Podcast (Saifedean Ammous) https://youtu.be/02wY_qL0qRU?si=HU40GGg8xu6Wfn3U GROK SUMMARY Summary of Economics 12 Seminar: Intellectual Property Discussion with Stephan Kinsella Introduction to Intellectual Property and Scarcity Timestamp: 0:01 In the ninth discussion seminar of Economics 12, Principles of Economics 2, host Saifedean Ammous introduces guest discussant Stephan Kinsella, who has written extensively on intellectual property (IP) and its justifications. The lecture focuses on Kinsella's paper, which explores the legitimacy of property rights and why IP lacks a coherent basis. Ammous highlights the core issue of scarcity: property rights manage scarce resources, but ideas, being non-scarce, cannot be owned without controlling others' bodies or property, violating individual rights. This is described as a “kill shot” to IP arguments, though other critiques are also explored. Utilitarian and Natural Rights Arguments Against IP Timestamp: 3:07 Stephan Kinsella elaborates on the incoherence of IP, arguing that information is a characteristic of owned resources, not property itself. Claiming ownership over ideas, like owning the “redness” of a ball, would absurdly grant control over others' property. He traces IP's origins to Locke's labor theory of property, which confuses action with ownership, leading to flawed justifications by Ayn Rand and others. Kinsella critiques the utilitarian argument that IP stimulates innovation, noting the U.S. Constitution's temporary monopoly grants were based on unproven assumptions. He argues that 200 years of data fail to show IP's net benefit, with studies suggesting it distorts or depresses innovation. Empirical Weaknesses and Market Failures Timestamp: 7:44 Kinsella challenges the empirical case for IP, pointing out that proponents assume a market failure in innovation without government intervention. However, studies are inconclusive or show patents hinder innovation, costing billions annually in the U.S. alone. He criticizes reports like the Commerce Department's, which claim IP-intensive industries drive GDP, for mistaking correlation with causation. Ammous adds that academic theoretical models often support IP without empirical backing, relying on simulated universes to justify claims of increased innovation, further highlighting the lack of real-world evidence. Alternative Business Models Without IP Timestamp: 19:13 Ammous argues that the assumption IP is essential for creators' income reflects limited imagination. Musicians, for instance, earn most of their income from concerts and sponsorships, not record sales, as seen with artists from local bands to superstars like Madonna. Platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube allow free music distribution, boosting popularity and concert attendance, as evidenced by Iron Maiden's use of BitTorrent data for tour planning. Authors can profit from physical books, courses, or speaking engagements. Without IP, lower legal costs would reduce prices, benefiting consumers and producers, with first-mover advantages and reputation sufficing for profitability. Trade Secrets and Regulatory Impacts Timestamp: 27:44 Kinsella discusses trade secrets as an alternative to patents, noting that patent law encourages disclosure over secrecy, undermining natural market advantages. The FDA's regulatory system exacerbates this by requiring public disclosure during drug approval, negating trade secret benefits and justifying patents. He argues that removing both systems would allow trade secre...

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of Alien: Earth and Peacemaker.What do we make of the (probable) cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel? Is Peacemaker just spinning its wheels these days? Will Alien: Earth end up being the show that was promised at the beginning? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Alien: Earth Episode 8 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 6 (HBO)Bonus Episode: Gen V Season 2 premiere (Prime Video)Shownotes:06:05 - TV NewsCasey Bloys Talks ‘The Pitt's Emmy Breakthrough & Putting HBO Doubts To Rest, Confirms ‘White Lotus' S4 Location, Gives ‘HoD' & ‘Rehearsal' Updates'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Pulled From ABC / FCC Chair Threatens Jimmy Kimmel Over Charlie Kirk Monologue Comments41:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 7 - Emergence1:02:15 - Peacemaker Season 2Episode 5 - Back to the SutureLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 274 We take a deep dive into the grotesque behavior that is plaguing America. We witnessed the young Ukrainian girl being murdered by a fucking animal and now while I was recording this Charlie Kirk has been assassinated. That is all for this intro. Connect with Greg: Instagram: @granderson33 Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Podcast Apparel: www.theelectricnorth.com Episode Resources:  LMNT https://drinklmnt.com/endlessendeavor Free variety sample pack just pay $5 shipping here in the US Vortex Optics ENDLESS20 for 20% off all Vortex Products https://www.eurooptic.com/ If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!

Donald Trump has done something no president in modern history has managed: he's pushed the Overton Window so far that the New York Times is openly calling on Democrats to shut down the government to stop him. So, has Trump really gone too far? We're going to look at 3 key issues and examine the arguments both in favor and against what he's doing.-----⭐ SPONSOR: Ground NewsStay fully informed on what's happening on all things US politics, and more. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access on the Vantage Plan and take control of the news you consume.

What does it really take to thrive in a free society, especially when the internet can feel like one giant, loud village? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Marsha Familaro Enright to unpack intellectual independence, self-reliance, and why the classics still matter.  They explore how to evaluate information, resist social pressure, and design learning that transforms students into confident problem-solvers at any age.   What You Will Learn: The real meaning of intellectual independence and why it's the backbone of a free society. How self-reliance translates into modern life. A clear definition of individual rights and how free speech and personal responsibility protect them. Practical ways to resist propaganda, groupthink, and social-media pressure by strengthening reasoning skills. Why the “giant online village” amplifies conformity and what to do about it. How Montessori principles scale up for teens and young adults through seminar-style learning. The power of Great Books and Socratic dialogue to sharpen writing, judgment, and collaborative thinking. Reliance College's model: rigorous liberal arts + real-world projects + mentoring for career-ready portfolios. Entrepreneur lessons from launching schools: leading people well, learning the numbers, and asking for help. Connect with Marsha Familaro Enright Reliance College   Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com    

Are our schools truly preparing the next generation for freedom, critical thinking, and real-world success—or are they quietly producing dependency, debt, and disconnection? Why do so many young people leave the classroom with diplomas in hand but little confidence, purpose, or practical skill? And if the system is broken, what responsibility do families and leaders have to create something better?This week's guest, Brett Pike, has not only asked these hard questions—he's acted on them. Once a top student in the very system he now critiques, Brett's awakening to the failures of modern education pushed him to reimagine what learning could look like. He is the founder of Classical Learner and creator of Homeschools Connected, where he equips families with the tools to raise critical thinkers, independent leaders, and skilled young adults.Brett's passion is contagious, his message is urgent, and his track record speaks volumes: from exposing “fake history” and faulty teacher training, to building a thriving community of parents reclaiming responsibility for their children's development. He believes in education that fosters resilience, entrepreneurship, and strong families—foundations for a free and flourishing society.If you've ever questioned the traditional school path, wondered how to protect your kids from cultural chaos, or simply asked yourself, “What skills actually matter before adulthood?”—this conversation is for you.Quotes:“You have to meet people where they're at and then within that, you could plant little seeds in their consciousness.”“With proper leadership from older people, young people could view dating and the opposite sex and marriage in a much healthier way.”“Your children should know their rights. That's just fundamental. They should not only know their rights, but they should have at least a basic idea of how to exercise and defend those rights.”Key Takeaways:Reclaim responsibility for education – Ask yourself: Am I outsourcing too much of my child's development to institutions? Identify one area this week where you can directly guide your child's growth (e.g., teaching financial basics, involving them in home projects).Practice intellectual self-defense – Learn and teach your kids the basics of logical fallacies and source evaluation. Start small: pick one news article together and break down whether its claims are supported by primary sources or emotional persuasion.Strengthen family leadership – Reflect on your own household: Am I leading with calm strength, or reacting with panic? Take one step to model leadership at home—such as setting a clear family goal, removing a personal vice, or intentionally spending time teaching a value.Prioritize real-world skills – Choose one practical skill (gardening, carpentry, entrepreneurship, or financial literacy) and commit to practicing it with your kids this month. Tie it to a real project, like building a simple item, selling something at a market, or setting up a budget.Build community intentionally – Evaluate your current circle of friends and peers. Are they aligned with your values, or are they pulling you and your family off course? Make it a goal this week to attend one local activity, club, or homeschool group that better reflects the culture you want for your children.Conclusion:Brett Pike challenges us to rethink what true education looks like—and more importantly, who is responsible for it. Schools may teach compliance, but families can cultivate freedom, resilience, and purpose. By reclaiming our role as the primary educators of our children, instilling critical thinking, and modeling strength in our own lives, we prepare the next generation not just to get by in the world, but to lead it.The real question isn't whether the system will change—it's whether we will step up and build something better.

In this Freedom Cities episode, Professor Tom W. Bell dives deep into the world of legal innovation and special jurisdictions. A law professor turned legal systems designer, Tom shares his journey from academia to advising real-world projects like the Catawba Digital Economic Zone and Free Society's forthcoming decentralized city. He explains Ulex—his open-source legal system—and walks us through his proposed “Freedom Cities Act,” a bold legislative framework that could turn underutilized federal lands into hubs of regulatory experimentation and economic vitality. It's a masterclass in freedom, law, and possibility.

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Wednesday's show, we discuss the Free Society Coalition, and we continue our review of the last Supreme Court session with Cato Institute Chairman Emeritus Bob Levy. Professor and author Andrew Joppa and I discuss a variety of topics including Mark Levi's new book, “On Power,” Trump's first six months of accomplishments in world peace, and the famine libel against Israel. Please join us on Thursday's show. We'll visit with Florida Citizens Alliance CEO Keith Flaugh, Cato Institute's Michael Cannon, CEI Economist Ryan Young, and former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

David Morgan: 'Why Sound Money is the Foundation of a Free Society' The gold and silver markets are about to open. And in less than a half hour we'll find out how silver responds in the Far East following Thursday and Friday's staggering rally. All of which should be exciting enough. Although underlying the price action, is what sound money represents, and allows us to do as a society. So to get warmed up for the Sunday night open, please do take a listen to this absolutely beautiful David Morgan video! I promise you that you'll be glad that you did! - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 464. I appeared on the new show Tyrant's Den a few days ago. It was released today (May 2, 2025) along with the other initial episodes. Chat GPT shownotes: In this engaging episode of The Tyrants' Den, host and guest delve into a wide-ranging discussion with Stephan Kinsella, a leading libertarian legal theorist and retired patent attorney. The conversation begins [0:01–7:20] with Kinsella's background in patent law, where he candidly reflects on his anti-IP stance even while working within the IP system. He outlines how his libertarian beliefs shaped his legal career, how he avoided ethically troubling work like aggressive patent litigation, and how he transitioned to full-time libertarian scholarship, including his influential work on intellectual property and legal theory. As the episode unfolds [7:20–59:45], Kinsella explores the philosophical foundations of law from Roman and common law to natural law, and discusses international law, war crimes, and higher-law principles that transcend statutory frameworks. He articulates his estoppel theory of rights, critiques legal positivism, and examines proportionality in justice. Later segments address libertarian perspectives on immigration policy, property rights, and the influence of Kant on modern libertarian thinkers like Hans-Hermann Hoppe. Kinsella closes by recommending his book Legal Foundations of a Free Society [59:00–59:45], which compiles decades of his work on law, rights, and liberty. Grow shownotes: [00:00–15:00] In this episode of the Tyrants Den podcast, recorded on February 24, 2025, host Tyrell (The Liberty Tyrant) interviews Stephan Kinsella, a prominent libertarian thinker and retired patent attorney, to discuss law, rights, and Hans-Hermann Hoppe's contributions to libertarian theory. Kinsella shares his unique perspective as an anti-intellectual property (IP) patent attorney, explaining how he practiced patent law for 30 years while advocating for the abolition of IP, viewing his role as akin to providing defensive tools for clients. He introduces Hoppe's argumentation ethics, which defends libertarian norms like self-ownership and the non-aggression principle by arguing that denying them creates a performative contradiction in discourse. [15:01–59:45] The conversation explores Hoppe's critique of the state as an aggressor and his vision for private, decentralized legal systems grounded in property rights. Kinsella discusses natural law, common law, and civil law, drawing on his experience in Louisiana's civil law system and his international law studies. He explains his estoppel theory of rights, inspired by Hoppe and common law, which posits that aggressors cannot object to defensive force due to their prior actions, provided responses are proportional. The episode concludes with a discussion on immigration, where Kinsella proposes an invitation-based system to balance liberty and cultural concerns, and a plug for his book, Legal Foundations of a Free Society. Transcript and detailed shownotes below. https://youtu.be/B00FziQs3BU?si=-VENJyK6ylvdB_XH   ChatGPT Detailed Shownotes Detailed Summary with Time-Stamped Segments (Shownotes Body) [0:01–7:20] | Kinsella's Legal Career and Anti-IP Perspective Kinsella introduces his background as a patent attorney and libertarian. He explains how, despite opposing intellectual property, he practiced IP law ethically by avoiding aggressive enforcement work. Notes how libertarian theory shaped both his legal and writing careers. [7:20–11:20] | Foundations of Legal Systems: Roman vs. Common Law Discusses the difference between civil (Roman-based) and common law traditions. Explains Louisiana's unique civil law system and its impact on his legal education. Outlines historical influences on modern legal systems, including international and merchant law.

Today's podcast is titled “Defining Public Policy in a Free Society.” Recorded in 2006, Dennis McCuistion, former Clinical Professor of Corporate Governance and Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas, Tibor Machan, research fellow at the Hoover Institution, professor emeritus at Auburn University, professor of business ethics at Chapman University, and co-founder of Reason magazine, and Tom G. Palmer, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute discuss public policy in a free society, examining both domestic and foreign policy issues. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates each week …

Jon Hartley and Robert Barro discuss Robert's career in economics including his long list of famous students, and research on Ricardian equivalence, fiscal theory of the price level, government spending multipliers, business cycles and the legacy of New Keynesian modeling, economic growth, political economy, the interplay between religion and economics, and much more. Recorded on March 18, 2025. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Robert J. Barro is a Paul M. Warburg Professor of Economics at Harvard University, a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He has a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University and a B.S. in physics from Caltech. Barro is co-editor of Harvard's Quarterly Journal of Economics and has been President of the Western Economic Association and Vice President of the American Economic Association. He was a viewpoint columnist for Business Week from 1998 to 2006 and a contributing editor of The Wall Street Journal from 1991 to 1998. He has written extensively on macroeconomics and economic growth. Recent research involves rare macroeconomic disasters, corporate tax reform, religion & economy, empirical determinants of economic growth, and economic effects of public debt and budget deficits. Recent books include The Wealth of Religions: The Political Economy of Believing and Belonging (with Rachel M. McCleary), Economic Growth (2nd edition, with Xavier Sala-i-Martin), Nothing Is Sacred: Economic Ideas for the New Millennium, Determinants of Economic Growth, and Getting It Right: Markets and Choices in a Free Society. Jon Hartley is currently a Policy Fellow at the Hoover Institution, an economics PhD Candidate at Stanford University, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and an Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center. Jon also is the host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century Podcast, an official podcast of the Hoover Institution, a member of the Canadian Group of Economists, and the chair of the Economic Club of Miami. Jon has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management as a Fixed Income Portfolio Construction and Risk Management Associate and as a Quantitative Investment Strategies Client Portfolio Management Senior Analyst and in various policy/governmental roles at the World Bank, IMF, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Bank of Canada.  Jon has also been a regular economics contributor for National Review Online, Forbes and The Huffington Post and has contributed to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star among other outlets. Jon has also appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Bloomberg, and NBC and was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Law & Policy list, the 2017 Wharton 40 Under 40 list and was previously a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each episode of Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century, a video podcast series and the official podcast of the Hoover Economic Policy Working Group, focuses on getting into the weeds of economics, finance, and public policy on important current topics through one-on-one interviews. Host Jon Hartley asks guests about their main ideas and contributions to academic research and policy. The podcast is titled after Milton Friedman‘s famous 1962 bestselling book Capitalism and Freedom, which after 60 years, remains prescient from its focus on various topics which are now at the forefront of economic debates, such as monetary policy and inflation, fiscal policy, occupational licensing, education vouchers, income share agreements, the distribution of income, and negative income taxes, among many other topics. For more information, visit: capitalismandfreedom.substack.com/

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Send us a textJoin us today for a fun conversation about all things government, UK and US, with Lord Daniel Hannan of Kingsclere! Lord Hannan is a member of the House of Lords. Today, we talk about how the U.K.'s legislative is structured, what is up with executive power, the importance of the West and cohesion on the freedom front, and the idiocy of tariffs. Want to explore more?Yuval Levin on Burke, Paine, and the Great Debate, an EconTalk podcast.Phillip Klein on Fight Club Conservatives versus Disney, a Great Antidote podcast.Robert Higgs, Government Growth, in the Concise Encyclopedia of Economics.Troy Senik on Grover Cleveland, a Great Antidote podcast.Is There a Role for Monarchy in a Free Society? A Liberty Matters forum at the Online Library of Liberty.Support the showNever miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Wellness isn't just about diet or exercise—it's a puzzle made up of multiple pieces like sleep, mental health, relationships, and stress management. But what happens when pieces go missing or don't fit the way they used to? In today's episode, I'm breaking down how to put your wellness puzzle back together with five powerful tips to help you stay balanced, flexible, and in control of your well-being—no matter what life throws your way. Tune in to learn: ✅ Why focusing on just one aspect of health can leave you feeling stuck ✅ How to identify the most important pieces of your wellness puzzle ✅ Ways to adapt when life changes and your routine falls apart ✅ The importance of self-check-ins and giving yourself grace ✅ Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness If you've ever felt like you're missing something in your wellness journey, this episode is for you! Ready to join the Balanced, Fit & Free Society?? Check it out here: BFF Society Remember you get 50% off your first month as a loyal listener! Use Coupon Code: BALANCE50   Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you!   Join my FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedfitfreelife  Instagram: @raeannemullins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rae.a.mullins Website: www.raeannemullins.com

Last week I hurt my back. After I hurt my back, I had a major storm of emotions flood through my mind. In today's episode, I'll share with you the negative emotions that came up and how I dealt with it. The relationship between pain and emotions is very real. I'll give you some strategies to work with your pain to help your emotions.   Want to learn more about the Embracing Inner Wellness: Authentic Alignment Master Class? CHECK IT OUT HERE Ready to join the Balanced, Fit & Free Society?? Check it out here: BFF Society Remember you get 50% off your first month as a loyal listener! Use Coupon Code: BFF50   Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you!   Join my FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedfitfreelife  Instagram: @raeannemullins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rae.a.mullins Website: www.raeannemullins.com

Today's episode was completely unplanned, but it needed to happen! After last week's Super Bowl halftime show, I noticed a flood of negativity online about the performance. While I wasn't initially excited about Kendrick Lamar as the headliner (simply because I didn't know his music), I found myself getting unexpectedly defensive when I saw how quickly people dismissed the performance as terrible. It made me reflect on why we react the way we do, and more importantly, how curiosity and compassion can help us navigate the world with more kindness. Join me as I explore: How our opinions are shaped by personal preferences, past experiences, and even legacy burdens. Why cultivating curiosity and compassion can help us become more open-minded and less reactive. Practical ways to embrace curiosity and compassion in our daily lives. How inner healing and self-awareness tie into overall wellness, including fitness and nutrition. If you're someone who wants to be more understanding and less judgmental—both toward yourself and others—this episode is for you! Want to learn more about the Embracing Inner Wellness: Authentic Alignment Master Class? CHECK IT OUT HERE Ready to join the Balanced, Fit & Free Society?? Check it out here: BFF Society Remember you get 50% off your first month as a loyal listener! Use Coupon Code: BFF50   Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast! Thank you!   Join my FREE FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/balancedfitfreelife  Instagram: @raeannemullins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rae.a.mullins Website: www.raeannemullins.com

PREVIEW: VENEZUELA: Colleague Joseph Humire of Secure Free Society identifies the Caracas sponsored state actor Tren de Aragua as the challenge for the Trump Administration. More tonight. 1898 Caracas

Marty sits down with Chad from UATX to discuss bringing the values of the Age of Enlightenment back to education. Chad on Twitter: https://x.com/chadthevenot UATX: https://www.uaustin.org/ 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - 6th and Congress is the center of the universe 4:09 - The story of UATX 10:26 - Unchained & Coinkite 12:20 - Problems with current education 21:15 - Curriculum for a free society 28:37 - Regulation and Trump regime 32:33 - Zaprite & SOTE 34:06 - Enlightenment values and free discussion 47:37 - Destroy institutions or reform them? 53:14 - Bitcoin endowment 57:25 - Austin's strength 1:01:52 - Decentralized power 1:08:35 - We're gonna win Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Zaprite https://zaprite.com/tftc Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

PREVIEW: ARGENTINA/U.S. RELATIONS: Secure Free Society's Joseph Humire reports from Florida on emerging Milei-Trump dialogues - exploring U.S. investment potential in Argentina and Buenos Aires' potential role as showcase for U.S. Latin America policy. More later. 1900 Buenos Aires

PREVIEW: Joseph Humire of Secure Free Society reports on the new revelation by Argentine Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich of the Hezbollah agent responsible for the terror bombings in Buenos Aires against the Israeli Embassy and the Jewish Community Center in 1992 and 1994. More details later. 1920 Buenos Aires

Protectionist measures like tariffs often harm the very firms and people they're supposed to help. Paul Best explains in a new piece in Free Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PREVIEW: VENEZUELA: ARGENTINA: ARREST MILEI Conversation with colleague Joseph Humire of Secure Free Society regarding Venezuela's Maduro government using the Venezuelan Supreme Court to issue an arrest warrant for Argentina's head of state, Javier Milei. More tonight. 1902 Caracas

PREVIEW: BOLIVIA: Conversation with colleague Joseph Humire of Secure Free Society re suspicions of financial profligacy in Bolivia that may mean the Andean left of center state is heading to a crisis. More tonight. 1935