Podcast appearances and mentions of Gene Epstein

In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz is joined by Gene Epstein, one of the most articulate and consistent defenders of free markets in modern economic journalism.Gene Epstein served as economics editor of Barron's from 1993 to 2018, where his long-running Economic Beat column became required reading for anyone serious about understanding macroeconomics beyond slogans and political talking points. Throughout his career, Epstein challenged the assumptions behind monetary manipulation, deficit spending, regulation, and state “management” of markets, insisting that economic outcomes must be understood as the result of individual choice, incentives, and real-world constraints—not good intentions or bureaucratic planning.The conversation also explores Epstein's role as founder and director of The Soho Forum, a debate platform that has become one of the few remaining venues for rigorous, civil, high-level disagreement on economics, liberty, and social policy. Epstein discusses why open debate matters, why bad ideas survive when they are not challenged, and how intellectual honesty—not consensus—is the engine of progress.This episode is a clear-eyed discussion about why markets work, why government intervention repeatedly fails, and why economic freedom is not merely efficient, but necessary for human flourishing.Gene Epstein (born 1944) is an American economist, writer, and public intellectual. He served as economics editor of Barron's for 25 years and authored the influential Economic Beat column, where he analysed macroeconomic trends and exposed the unintended consequences of government intervention. He is the founder and director of The Soho Forum, a New York–based debate series dedicated to serious discussion of libertarian ideas in economics and social policy.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Egoist podcast, a philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two books examining the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064XView from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, responsible for overseeing the publishing, presentation, and promotion of each episode to ensure a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual rigour.She is the CEO of Alexa Real Estate, a property manager and entrepreneur, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Ayn Rand Centre Australia, where she contributes to strategic direction and public engagement with ideas centred on reason, individual rights, and human freedom. Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee in Adelaide, creating a forum for thoughtful discussion on philosophy and its application to everyday life.Join Capitalism and Coffee here:https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/Follow Xenia's essays at her Substack:https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menuBecause freedom is worth thinking about — and talking about.#GeneEpstein #TheRationalEgoist #FreeMarkets #EconomicFreedom #Liberty #SohoForum #Barrons #IndividualRights #Capitalism #IdeasMatter

As a heads up, I missed an episode on this feed with David Collum. It's a great episode. Find it on RobbieTheFire on youtube or podcast channel on spotify. For this episode: Hanging with Gene and getting insights on: Will Trump be able to Lower Interest rates, Fannie mae buying mortgage bonds, Gene's recession predictions and more. Follow Gene Here: @GeneSohoForumCheck out his debate series here: https://www.thesohoforum.org/Sub at my website: Robbernsteincomedy.com Merch at: Robbernsteinmerch.com

Hanging with Gene and getting insights on: Will Trump be able to Lower Interest rates, Fannie mae buying mortgage bonds, Gene's recession predictions and more.Follow Gene Here: @GeneSohoForumCheck out his debate series here: https://www.thesohoforum.org/Sub at my website: Robbernsteincomedy.com Merch at: Robbernsteinmerch.com

Does the Fed achieve its own stated goals? What are underlying ethical or practical issues with it? Soho Forum founder and economist Gene Epstein joins to make the case against the Federal Reserve. The SoHo Forum: https://www.thesohoforum.org/ Uncut Gene Epstein interview on the Federal Reserve: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h_8wTj-0VrlMWsrtI6iIsewKvjZworu_/view?usp=sharing  

This talk about the trade deficit and tariffs has sent markets into a tailspin and has everybody worried about the future of the US economy. What is all the fuss about?Gene Epstein on Tom Woods Showhttps://tomwoods.com/ep-2629-the-trump-tariffs-a-debate/Tim Cook on Manufacturing in Chinahttps://x.com/xenocosmography/status/1911067301060760038Trade Deficit Since 1960https://www.russell-clark.com/p/america-created-the-trade-imbalance

Breitbart's John Carney joins Gene Epstein, formerly of Barron's, to discuss Donald Trump's tariff program. Sponsors: Federated Computer & The Tom Woods Mastermind Guests' Twitter: @carney @GeneSohoForum   Guests' Websites: The Soho Forum Breitbart Business Digest Show notes for Ep. 2629

Discussing the Soho Forum Debates, with Gene Epstein In this engaging episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz sits down with Gene Epstein, economist and founder of the renowned Soho Forum debates. They delve into the origin and purpose of these unique Oxford-style debates, their role in fostering intellectual discourse, and the impact they've had on public discussions surrounding economics, politics, and culture. Gene shares his insights into the art of debate and its importance in challenging ideas in a civil and constructive way. Don't miss this compelling conversation about one of the most influential platforms for exchanging ideas today. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings. Explore his work and journey further through his books: “Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X “View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/

Left and right alike these days are convinced "capitalism" doesn't work because younger people face high costs and crappy jobs. Are we sure we're blaming the right thing? Gene Epstein joins us. Sponsors: Dave Loffredo lost 60 pounds and took eight inches off his waist thanks in large part to his fitness accountability group inside the Tom Woods School of Life. We're about much more than weight loss, of course. Give it a try at OneBuckTrial.com & Persist SEO Related Video: https://mises.org/podcasts/mises-u-2022/dirty-data-declining-labor-share-myths Guest's Website: The Soho Forum https://www.thesohoforum.org  Guest's Twitter: @genesohoforum Show notes for Ep. 2594

Dennis Pratt and Gene Epstein debate the efficacy of ethical and consequentialist arguments for libertarianism.

Gene and I discuss his two debates at the most recent Porcfest: one on whether consequentialist arguments (e.g., capitalism makes us rich) or arguments based on first principles (e.g., the nonaggression principle) work better to persuade people to adopt our point of view. We also say a bit about Gene's debate with David Friedman over the Austrian and Chicago schools of economics. Sponsors: &

In this episode you can hear for yourself exactly what I said at the Soho Forum in my discussion of the 2020 madness surrounding you-know-what. Gene Epstein says it's the best summation of the topic I've ever done. Sponsor: Persist SEO: Full Video:

The Soho Forum's Gene Epstein joins me to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of my remarks about lockdowns, masks, and the rest of it at his debate forum in New York. Sponsors: Supporting Listeners: Get Tom's super hot, old-school 16-page monthly print newsletter, the Tom Woods Elite Letter, plus free admission to his murder mystery dinner parties and his Christmas party, membership in his private group, and plenty more goodies when you become a Supporting Listener of the Tom Woods Show at   Un-Conference: Tom's Practical Liberty Un-Conference has no theory, only practical ideas for thriving under a hostile regime. Plus top-notch entertainment! See you there:   Guest's Website: The Soho Forum:   Guest's Twitter: @GeneSohoForum Event Discussed:  

A potpourri episode with Gene, who discusses his recent Covid debate, whether younger folks are uniquely struggling, and whether it's correct to say (with Biden) that the economy is actually great but the public is too dumb to recognize it. Sponsors: & Debate Discussed: Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter: @GeneSohoForum

In lieu of the planned debate with Brent Orrell, Gene Epstein and Tom Woods discuss the prudence of COVID-related restrictions.

Gene Epstein has given himself a tough assignment: persuading progressives that a market economy is more likely to generate the results they want than any interventions they try. Sponsors: &

Gene Epstein and I discuss things we're thankful for, but nothing too sentimental. It's mostly the kinds of nerdy things that, if we're being honest, are what power the Tom Woods Show. Sponsor:  

Many Bitcoiners have seen or shared around the images that show Labour Compensation (wages and other benefits) diverging from Labour Productivity since 1971, particularly from sites such as wtfhappenedin1971.com. Rejoining me today is Gene Epstein to break down why this chart is flawed! We also talk about broader issues around CPI, whether inflation is over or undercounted, and cost of living pressures that so many people are facing today. The conclusions will surprise you!We talk: Labour Compensation and Productivity Nominal dollars and issues with price indexes Is CPI overstated?  Are we poorer than we used to be?  Cost of living crisis Can you make it on a single income these days?  The real problems Links: X: @GeneSohoForum WTFhappenedin1971 site spoken about: https://wtfhappenedin1971.com/ Gene's Soho Forum Website: https://www.thesohoforum.org/  Book: Econospinning: How to Read Between the Lines When the Media Manipulate the Numbers  Gene's Mises Institute Lecture cited: https://youtu.be/h9BE1YIrqyE?si=J5ia_Q18OjGcdB6-  Sponsors: Swan.com (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast

Gene Epstein is the founder and moderator of the Soho Forum, a debate society, and is the former Economics editor at Barron's. He joins to discuss the nature of trickle down economics, its proponents and detractors, and the biggest factors in political economy which lead to inequality. LINKS : Soho Forum https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-soho-forum-debates/id1485021246

Dr. Jonathan Newman joins Bob to break down the data used in a popular productivity vs. pay graph. They show why you should be wary of charts coming from agenda-driven institutions and how you can spot manipulated data. The charts mentioned during this episode are available at: Mises.org/HAP414Charts Gene Epstein on the Bob Murphy Show: Mises.org/HAP414a The Economic Policy Institute 2022 Paper: Mises.org/HAP414b The Economic Policy Institute 2015 Paper: Mises.org/HAP414c Gene Epstein's Mises University 'Dirty Data' Lecture: Mises.org/HAP414d FRED Blog Post on the Chart and Price Indices: Mises.org/HAP414e   Join us in Fort Myers on November 4 to cut through the campaign talking points and offer an uncompromising look at what is coming next. Use Code "FL2023" for $10 off admission: Mises.org/FL23]]>

Gene Epstein is disappointed in Bob's kid-glove treatment of Oren Cass' critique of American capitalism, and explains some of the problems with the data that Oren relied upon to make his case.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:Oren Cass' controversial interview on BMS ep. 283.Oren Cass debates Cato scholar at Soho Foum on government intervention in manufacturing.Main website for Gene Epstein's Soho Forum.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 419. This is my Soho Forum debate held Aug. 21, 2023, in Manhattan, against Corey DeAngelis, of the American Federation for Children, moderated by Gene Epstein. I defended the resolution "Today's school-choice movement in the U.S. is worthy of support by libertarians…" (taking the negative). Oxford debate rules applied which meant that whoever changed the most minds won. My side went from about 10 to 23 percentage points, gaining about 13; Corey went from about 45 to 64%, gaining about 19, so he won. I was pleased that we had an informative and civil debate about an important issue. (This is my second Soho debate; the first was KOL364 | Soho Forum Debate vs. Richard Epstein: Patent and Copyright Law Should Be Abolished.) My discussion notes are appended below. See also Reason.com article with video; Reason.com article with podcast. Results Today's school-choice movement in the U.S. is worthy of support by libertarians.                           Pre                 Post                Change Yes                   44.90%           64.29%            19.39% No                    10.20%            23.47%            13.27% Undecided   44.90%           12.24%            -32.65%   https://www.youtube.com/live/xZF-lT_1pag?si=nJVtVVz6FKsQ4wjv Related: Comments on the Youtube livestream Various comments on twitter: here, here, here, here. Rose City Catholics Fight for LGBTQ Rights—and Start a War With Portland's Archbishop (July 5, 2023) Educational Scholarship Accounts Lew Rockwell, Education and the Election William Anderson, The Trouble with Vouchers Jacob Hornberger, “School Vouchers Are Anti-Libertarian,” Hornberger's Blog (Future of Freedom Foundation) (July 5, 2022) ———, “More on Anti-Libertarian School Vouchers,” Hornberger's Blog (Future of Freedom Foundation) (July 6, 2022) Bob Murphy Show ep 105: Corey DeAngelis Makes the Case for School Choice Jacob Hornberger Makes the Case AGAINST School Vouchers (with Bob Murphy — Bob Murphy show ep. 248) Tom Woods Show: Ep. 2325 Corey DeAngelis and Connor Boyack: The State's Schools Are Beyond Repair Tom Woods Show: Ep. 2211 Corey DeAngelis on the School Choice Movement KOL112 | Jack Criss Interview on the Voucher System (1989) Kinsella, “Negates freedom of choice,” Letter to the Editor, The Morning Advocate (Dec. 21, 1988), and related correspondence related to the voucher system and school choice, 1988–89 (Note: Written in a more Randian “Objectivist” phase, and before I came to oppose voucher systems.) DISCUSSION NOTES Resolved: Today's school-choice movement in the U.S. is worthy of support by libertarians A Soho Forum Debate Corey DeAngelis vs. Stephan Kinsella Aug 21, 2023 The Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012 MAIN PRESENTATION – NOTES [15 MIN] So there are many ways to explain why intellectual property is illegitimate Oh wait, that's the wrong debate Resolved: Today's school-choice movement in the U.S. is worthy of support by libertarians. To answer this question, we need to understand what libertarians should support, and what “Today's school-choice movement” is Libertarianism is a political philosophy that believes in individual rights to self-ownership and to private property ownership. In short, we oppose “aggression” So libertarians oppose a host of state laws and policies since they themselves commit aggression Such as taxation, war, the drug war, the central bank, and intellectual property (see, IP keeps coming up) Another thing almost all libertarians oppose is public education, more properly named government schools, or state schools, or educational welfare Why do we oppose public education? The three C's: Compulsory attendance laws; Compulsory financing (by property taxes); government Control over the curriculum The first two are unjust because they involve aggression

This week, with William on vacation, Romanized Visigoth returns to the show for us to continue our series examining the ideology of libertarianism and its proponents. This week we examine a 2016 Episode of the Tom Woods show featuring Gene Epstein on Free Trade. The episode we discuss can be found here : https://tomwoods.com/ep-728-can-libertarians-make-a-decent-case-for-free-trade/  Follow R.V.'s channels on Youtube, Bitchute and Odyseehttps://youtube.com/channel/UCM008bcY7XjIaOLipKH16ighttps://odysee.com/@RomanizedVisigoth:2?r=CkA5m5jaJETHj2TKjahQUCXSSNHnUQq3https://www.bitchute.com/channel/GOIH78LuYW8M Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschat The video version of the show is available on bitchute, odysee. For weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.rokfin.com/historyhomos Any questions comments concerns or T-shirt/sticker requests can be leveled at historyhomos@gmail.com Later homos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyhomos/support

Gene Epstein discusses themes covered in his recent debate with David Friedman on the merits of the nonaggression principle, and whether libertarianism can and should do without it.

Economists David Friedman and Gene Epstein debate how best to persuade people toward libertarianism.

Gene Epstein just appeared in a debate in which he defended principled libertarianism against charges of greed and disdain for the week. It was a crushing victory. We walk through his arguments. Sponsors: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:   Policy Genius -

This week William is on assignment (vacation) so Scott taps Romanized Visigoth to visit upon the time in which they met in the Part of the Problem Inner Circle, a libertarian Facebook group many years ago. We then painstakingly dissect an episode of Part of the Problem podcast in which host Dave Smith and economist Gene Epstein perform an unimpressive mental acrobatic routine to explain away overrepresentation of their ethnic group in critical positions of power and influence in American society, which was an occasion that both of us credit as the end of our warm feelings towards Dave.  Follow R.V.'s channels on Youtube, Bitchute and Odyseehttps://youtube.com/channel/UCM008bcY7XjIaOLipKH16ighttps://odysee.com/@RomanizedVisigoth:2?r=CkA5m5jaJETHj2TKjahQUCXSSNHnUQq3https://www.bitchute.com/channel/GOIH78LuYW8M Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschat The video version of the show is available on bitchute, odysee. For weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.rokfin.com/historyhomos Any questions comments concerns or T-shirt/sticker requests can be leveled at historyhomos@gmail.com Later homos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historyhomos/support

Gene Epstein (@GeneSohoForum) discusses his recent Soho Forum debate with Andrew Koppelman on whether libertarians are "greedy and delusional," the state of the economy, his upcoming Porcfest debate with David Friedman, and his take on RFK Jr. Show notes page: decentralizedrevolution.com/107 Join the Mises Caucus mailing list and contribute to Mises PAC at TakeHumanAction.com   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/misescaucus/message

In a previous episode I made a claim about the unique difficulty of saving for retirement under a fiat money system. Gene Epstein emailed to say I was wrong. When he persisted in the argument over lunch in New York City, I decided to go ahead and invite our old friend on to discuss it.

Data is noisy yet stock market investors treat every release with finality.In this exclusive Gene Epstein interview, we dive deep into the world of economic data and reveal just how misleading it can be for stock market investors. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the numbers and discuss the implications for your investment strategy. With years of experience as an economist and financial analyst, Gene Epstein provides a unique perspective on the significance of data in today's fast-paced financial landscape.The podcast begins with an in-depth analysis of economic data and its reliability, focusing on the factors that can cause discrepancies between reported figures and reality. We shed light on the role of data manipulation and the various reasons for it, including political agendas and corporate interests. As stock market investors, it is crucial to remain vigilant and question the accuracy of the data we rely on for making important financial decisions.Throughout the Gene Epstein interview, we discuss the importance of understanding the underlying methodology behind economic data collection and interpretation, highlighting how investors can use this knowledge to make better-informed decisions. With Gene's vast experience and expertise in this field, you're sure to gain valuable insights into the nuances of economic data and its impact on investment strategies.The podcast also delves into the implications of economic data inaccuracies for stock market investors. Misleading data can lead to false trends and signals, potentially causing investors to make risky moves or miss out on lucrative opportunities. By staying aware of these pitfalls and identifying reliable sources of information, you can protect your investments and improve your chances of success in the market.ANTICIPATE STOCK MARKET CRASHES, CORRECTIONS, AND BEAR MARKETS WITH AWARD WINNING RESEARCH. Sign up for The Lead-Lag Report at www.leadlagreport.com and use promo code PODCAST30 for 2 weeks free and 30% off.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadlagreport​​​​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leadlagreport​​Instagram: https://instagram.com/leadlagreport​​​Check out Lead-Lag Live on all your favorite podcast platforms.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.See disclosures for The Lead-Lag Report here: https://www.leadlagreport.com/static/termsandconditionsFoodies unite…with HowUdish!It's social media with a secret sauce: FOOD! The world's first network for food enthusiasts. HowUdish connects foodies across the world!Share kitchen tips and recipe hacks. Discover hidden gem food joints and street food. Find foodies like you, connect, chat and organize meet-ups!HowUdish makes it simple to connect through food anywhere in the world.So, how do YOU dish? Download HowUdish on the Apple App Store today:

Norman Finkelstein makes his debut appearance on GTAA to talk about his book "I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get to It! Heretical Thoughts on Identity Politics, Cancel Culture, and Academic Freedom." Norm is a lifelong, deeply committed leftist who's faced real consequences in his own career for his advocacy on behalf of the Palestinians, so when he says the Left is f*cking up, perhaps it's a good idea to hear the man out.Before the interview (and later in the postgame for patrons) Ben and the GTAA crew talk about the Rutgers strike, Clarence Thomas, Peter Hitchens, and Gene Epstein.Buy Norm's book:https://www.amazon.com/Heretical-Thoughts-Identity-Politics-Academic/dp/B0BSJXB7WNContribute to the Rutgers strike fund:https://rafup.betterworld.org/donateRead Ben's article on Clarence Thomas:https://jacobin.com/2023/04/clarence-thomas-ruling-class-elite-ron-desantis-ideologyFollow Ben on Twitter: @BenBurgisFollow GTAA on Twitter: @Gtaa_ShowBecome a GTAA Patron and receive numerous benefits ranging from patron-exclusive postgames every Monday night to our undying love and gratitude for helping us keep this thing going:patreon.com/benburgisRead the weekly philosophy Substack:benburgis.substack.comVisit benburgis.com

I'm afraid the dull-sounding title will lead people to skip this episode, but it's one of the best of 2023. Gene Epstein comments on my episode with Mark Skousen on Adam Smith, and warns that Smith's deviations have been exploited by opponents of the market economy. The opening banter on this one is long but heartwarming. Sponsor: Debate Discussed:   Event with Gene and Tom:

I air my disagreement with Gene Epstein's assessment (On a recent Tom Woods podcast episode) that younger people are not getting screwed too badly by the modern American economy.

We hear a lot of anecdotal data about young people struggling, about the problems of high prices and low wages, and millennials living with their parents. I wanted to know how true this was in general, and if it was, what was causing it. So I invited Gene Epstein, King of Data, to join us to get to the bottom of it. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks, where the Woods family has ordered so much delicious food over the years, is taking 55% off customer favorites right now, but as a Tom Woods Show listener you can take an additional $30 off your order (minimum order may be required) when you use code WOODS at

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Gene Epstein, founder of the Soho Forum monthly debate series, comes on The Local Maximum to discuss and critique Max's recent debate performance on Democracy vs Monarchy. - Also: Max's 9 Things I learned from the Debate, Gene's debate with Binyamin Appelbaum of the New York Times. localmaxradio.com/257

Our friend Gene Epstein discusses his recent debate with an economist who blames the free market for disappointing economic growth. Sponsor: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at

A livestreamed debate between Binyamin Appelbaum and Gene Epstein

Matt Kibbe talks with Gene Epstein, director of the Soho Forum, about the economy, inflation, and whether or not the United States is set to experience a severe recession. Kibbe argues that between lockdowns, rampant spending, and an unwillingness of the Biden administration to take its foot off the gas, we could be in the midst of a perfect storm for economic downturn. Epstein, on the other hand, thinks that the economy is more resilient than that — based on the rapid recovery we saw after lockdowns were lifted. While we can certainly expect some degree of economic hardship in the near future, how severe it will be is still very much an open question.

Almost everyone in academia, including even some libertarians, is convinced that labor has suffered a declining share of national income over time. Then predictably, come the various government interventions proposed to reverse this. But as Gene Epstein shows, they're misreading the data.

Gene Epstein joins us to discuss the economics of the partial cancellation of college loans.

We all want to know the answer to this one question: Is our buddy, Jerome, over at The Fed going to stop raising rates anytime soon? Obviously, this is a difficult question because it depends on many different things. Is inflation transitory? Can the US balance sheet handle it? How would the executive branch react? Although he doesn't have a crystal ball, today's guest has extensive knowledge and first-hand experience of the last time our country experienced unprecedented inflation.  Today, Austrian Economist and beloved repeat guest on the show, Gene Epstein, pulls back the curtain and unveils the possible scenarios we could face during this recession. Today, we cover… How The Fed of the 1970s faced the inflation problem Why inflation is not transitory What caused us to get in the mess in the first place How big the government debt may get As real estate investors, understanding what influences the Fed's decisions may be the difference between endless riches or bankruptcy, so this episode is not one to skip! Take Control, Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in the podcast:  1. Previous episodes: “E322 – Is 7% Inflation Transitory, or Here to Stay?” “E143 - Should We Use Japan as a Template for Monetary Policy?” 2. Twitter  3. Website  4. Apple Podcasts 5. Reason Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group

Gene Epstein joined me to talk about how he became a libertarian, the problems with academia and mainstream economists, debating socialists, and comparisons between the 2008 crash and the upcoming recession. Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeneSohoForum The Soho Forum: https://www.thesohoforum.org/ Scott Horton v. Cathy Young Soho Forum Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OH5grR7deQ&t=4172s Gene Epstein v. Richard Wolff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJQSuUZdcV4&t=373s Gene Epstein v. Ben Burgis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb16WEqklmA Gene Epstein v. Bhaskar Sunkara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2wgkp2CYYc&t=3951s

After starting a house painting business at the peak of the housing bubble, Jimmy Morrison drove over 35,000 miles interviewing people who predicted the crash, resulting in two documentaries. The 1st film looks at the causes of The Housing Bubble and other crises ranging from the great depression to the dot com bubble. The 2nd film starts with the bailouts in 2008 and shows The Bigger Bubble that the economy has become today. The world premiere of The Housing Bubble was at the Anthem Film Festival in 2018. Legendary investors Jim Rogers, Marc Faber, Doug Casey, and Peter Schiff star in the films alongside economists Joseph Salerno, Ron Paul, Robert Murphy, Jeff Herbener, Mark Thornton, Roger Garrison, and Patrick Barron. Financial writers Jim Grant, David Stockman, and Gene Epstein join the cast, as well as Peter Wallison, a dissenting member of Congress's Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. Naomi Brockwell narrates the film, and NY Times bestselling author Tom Woods co-wrote the project. Jimmy entered the political world as a lobbyist in 2008, when he started Iowa Patients for Medical Marijuana. The organization is now the largest in the state with over 7,000 members and is known for lobbying the first pharmacy board in the country to support medical marijuana, which the bipartisan board passed unanimously. He was the State Director of Iowa for Gary Johnson's Republican Presidential campaign in 2012. He has lectured on economics in 6 countries, including at the Warsaw School of Economics and the University of Toronto. While in Estonia, Jimmy advised their Social Minister, Finance Minister, and Prime Minister. Jimmy has filmed 4 Grammy winners and had his work screened at the Minneapolis St. Paul Film Festival and the Anthem Film Festival. His music video "Aperture" was selected by Oscar winning director David Lynch for a grant. Let Us Disagree Productions released their first feature length film last year when Rocksteppy premiered in LA and NYC. The film features cameos with David Lynch, the dude from The Big Lebowski, and the Farrelly Brothers, who directed comedies like Dumb & Dumber and There's Something About Mary. Jimmy ran a camera unit on the film and served as Executive Producer. Source: Let Us Disagree Productions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-aidan-byrne0/support

High inflation is causing big problems in the economy, stock market and family budgets. When will it go back to "normal"? What is the Federal Reserve going to do? How can you prepare for what comes next?  This interview is a great historical perspective on inflation from Gene Epstein, who as a former editor at Barron's, has seen this happen before and can share his perspective. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/historical-perspective-on-inflation-editor-of-barrons-gene-epstein Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection   Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast  

The great Gene Epstein discusses how likely it is that the dollar ceases to be the world's reserve currency, and what the consequences for the average American would be if that happened.

Gene Epstein joins us to discuss the roots of the current price inflation, and long he expects it to last. Sponsor: My friend Buck Johnson interviews fascinating people who go against the grain of established opinion. Check out

Gene epstein is back on the pod. Gene might be placing an RYM record for most guest appearances on the pod but I leave this to the RYM historians to figure out. Certainly our most informative episodes and gene teaches us about gas prices, inflation, M2 money supplies, the mistake Jerome Powell is making and more. Follow Gene Here: @GeneSohoForum Get tickets for the Soho Forum here: https://www.thesohoforum.org/ ----------- GIGS: www.eventbrite.com/e/steamboat-com…ts-275270831467 (MARCH 25-26) Lpct.org/speakers (APRIL 2) www.thesohoforum.org/ (APRIL 11) Sponsors: SheathUnderwear.com (Promo code RYM) Yokratom.com Yodelta.com (Promo code RYM) OTHER PROJECTS: Check out my End Of Year Misinformation Spectacular here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBpVJTXytf0 + The Black Captain Audioseries: directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/theblackcaptain FIND THE CONTENT: Live Comments taken from here: www.youtube.com/c/RunYourMouth Uncensored Archive: odysee.com/@RobbieTheFire:0

Gene epstein is back on the pod. Gene might be placing an RYM record for most guest appearances on the pod but I leave this to the RYM historians to figure out. Certainly our most informative episodes and gene teaches us about gas prices, inflation, M2 money supplies, the mistake Jerome Powell is making and more. Follow Gene Here: @GeneSohoForum Get tickets for the Soho Forum here: https://www.thesohoforum.org/ ----------- GIGS: www.eventbrite.com/e/steamboat-com…ts-275270831467 (MARCH 25-26) Lpct.org/speakers (APRIL 2) www.thesohoforum.org/ (APRIL 11) Sponsors: SheathUnderwear.com (Promo code RYM) Yokratom.com Yodelta.com (Promo code RYM) OTHER PROJECTS: Check out my End Of Year Misinformation Spectacular here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBpVJTXytf0 + The Black Captain Audioseries: directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/theblackcaptain FIND THE CONTENT: Live Comments taken from here: www.youtube.com/c/RunYourMouth Uncensored Archive: odysee.com/@RobbieTheFire:0

Another incredibly insightful appearance by @GeneSohoForum Check out Gene's debate series here: www.thesohoforum.org/ First ten minutes talking about the Soho Forum Next hour is all about Global Warming. Gene references the following book: www.amazon.com/Unsettled-Climate…03364073268&psc=1 Next hour Gene discusses the book he is writing about capitalism. Powerful ideas on the benefits of free markets for everyone, especially the poor and what Marxists get wrong about the world. We will hopefully have Gene back soon for another hour to discuss the second half of the book which focuses on the negative consequences of government intervention in the markets. Check out my End Of Year Misinformation Spectacular here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBpVJTXytf0 + The Black Captain Audioseries: directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/theblackcaptain Upcoming Tour Dates W/ Dave smith in Boston - www.eventbrite.com/e/hideout-comed…ts-223990941937 Hosting in Buffalo on Sam Tripoli's shows: samtripoli.com/event/buffalo-ny-…lium-comedy-club/ Sponsors: SheathUnderwear.com Yokratom.com Yodelta.com

Liz Claman, Gene Epstein, Jim Grant, Peter Schiff, David Tice, Tom Woods at the NYC Premier of Jimmy Morrison's "The Bubble" Order The Bubble here November Personal Income and Spending Positive On Friday, all of the major U.S. stock market indexes finished the day and the week positive, in record territory. The only index not in record territory (but it did make a new 52-week high) is the Russell 2000. The supposed catalyst for Friday's optimism was a better than expected report on Personal Income & Spending for November. They were looking for personal spending to rise by .3% following the prior month's flat number.  They actually revised that one up to +.1%, and the November number came out at +.5%, so incomes rising.  Spending came in and met expectations of +.4%, so apparently the savings rate ticked up a bit. But this was better than expected. I think that caused some optimism on Wall Street. Kansas City Manufacturing Index Disappoints But the markets likely would have gone up, anyway, even if that number disappointed. We did get weak data from manufacturing.  Kansas City manufacturing number came out for November.  It was supposed to be weak at a -3%, but it was even weaker at -8%. That is the lowest level for this index in 4 years. . In fact, we've had 6 consecutive monthly declines in the Kansas City Manufacturing Index, and that really is par for the course. We get stronger economic data when it comes to people spending money but we have weaker data when it comes to generating real production, real wealth, goods production manufacturing - all that data comes out weaker than expected. U.S. Steel Lays off 1,500 Workers in Michigan In fact, we got news on Friday that U.S. is going to be laying off more than 1500 workers in the state of Michigan. Of course, this flies in the face of the fantasy that is being promoted by Donald Trump that the steel industry is back - the steel industry is booming. He's been talking a lot since he's been elected about the steel industry, in particular, about how he saved it, and how it's great. But here we are, laying off workers, shutting down production facilities.  This is a sign that reality is in direct contradiction to President Trump's fantasy.