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In this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Leibowitz sits down with renowned economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed to uncover the real causes and consequences of the Great Depression. Was it a failure of capitalism—or a failure of government?Drawing from decades of economic scholarship, Larry Reed dismantles the prevailing myths and reveals how misguided monetary policy, protectionism, and central planning turned a market correction into a global catastrophe. If you've ever been told that the Great Depression proves capitalism doesn't work, this episode is for you.About Our Guest:Lawrence W. (“Larry”) Reed is the former President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), where he served from 2008 after a long history with the organisation dating back to the late 1970s. Before FEE, Reed spent 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Michigan and was a professor and department chair of economics at Northwood University. He remains one of the most articulate defenders of economic liberty alive today.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael 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 compelling books that examine 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/4jN6xjAbout Xenia Ioannou – Producer of The Rational EgoistXenia Ioannou is the producer of The Rational Egoist, overseeing the publishing and promotion of each episode to reflect a consistent standard of clarity, professionalism, and intellectual integrity.As a CEO, property manager, entrepreneur, and lifelong advocate for capitalism and individual rights, Xenia ensures the podcast stays true to its core values of reason, freedom, and personal responsibility.Xenia also leads Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup in Adelaide, where passionate thinkers gather to discuss Ayn Rand's ideas and their application to life, politics, and culture.Join us at: https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/(Capitalism and Coffee – An Objectivist Meetup)Because freedom is worth thinking about—and talking about.Follow Life on Purpose – Xenia's thought-provoking essays at her Substack:https://substack.com/@xeniaioannou?utm_source=user-menu
Discussing Patrick Henry – A Conversation with Lawrence W. ReedIn this episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz welcomes Lawrence W. Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), to discuss the life, legacy, and enduring significance of American Founding Father Patrick Henry. Best known for his stirring declaration, “Give me liberty or give me death,” Henry was a passionate advocate for individual freedom and limited government. Reed, a longtime champion of economic education and liberty, explores Henry's contributions to the American Revolution and the principles he stood for. This episode offers a compelling look at one of the most influential voices for liberty in American history.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/
The war drums are beating ever louder and too many of our fellow citizens are hearing them as a siren song. JD Breen has an excellent perspective on what entangling alliances are and where they're leading us. Time will tell whether Donald Trump was able to stop the administrative state's takeover of American government, or merely help us see how bad our situation really is. Jeffrey A. Tucker asks who controls the adminstrative state? Article of the Day: Patrick Henry's famous declaration of "Give me liberty or give me death" was uttered 250 years ago. Lawrence W. Reed offers his observations on why that speech still resounds today. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance HSL Ammo Quilt & Sew
Finding like-minded people isn't so much a matter of finding folks who agree with you on everything. It's more about finding people who approach the search for truth like you do. The Tenth Amendment Center is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to go to the source regarding the Original Intent of the Founders. Michael Boldin's take on the Second Amendment is spot on. Becoming a parent is one of the most challenging, yet meaningful things a person can do. Cadence McManimon has a great essay on the extraordinary joys of ordinary family life. Instead of running from the political polarization all around us, we can take an active role in calming it Lawrence W. Reed suggests 16 things individuals can do to help bring America together. Article of the Day: The subject of critical thinking has been on my mind a lot lately. J.B. Shurk has a convincing article about the West's war on our critical thinking skills and why we must push back. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew
Our personal autonomy is rapidly disappearing as our basic necessities and taxes take every dime we earn. Jacob Hornberger calls for a return to the principles of economic liberty. The perversion of language is a key component of tyranny. Case in point, states which have prohibited DEI are seeing its proponents simply creating new acronyms for institutional racism. Are you in favor of smuggling or against it? Before you answer, take a look at this classic essay from Lawrence W. Reed on how he was a smuggler and makes no apologies for it. You don't have to be a Trump fan to recognize the growing Uniparty desperation to prevent him from being re-elected. J.B. Shurk says, the good news is the deep state has exposed itself. Article of the Day: The thought that we are being deliberately steered into a major war is deeply unsettling to anyone with a conscience. Doug Casey welcomes us to the warfare state and talks about our options. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew
As Summer of Rage 2.0 is rolled out to further destabilize our society, there's an important truth we must not forget. Barry Brownstein shares Viktor Frankl's thoughts on why there is no collective guilt. The thought of another world war is daunting to anyone with a conscience. Rebekah Bills has a thoughtful take on how she's preparing her children for WW III. Most of the people sentenced to the Soviet Gulag were sent there to "fix their thinking" rather than for actual crimes. J.B. Shurk says our own Marxist health officials want us committed for similar reasons. The single biggest voting bloc that is supporting the hard left agenda in America today is single women. Andrea Widburg says, it's time to repeal the 19th Amendment. Article of the Day: Every election cycle, politics takes on a kind of religious fervor that brings out the worst in the true believers. Lawrence W. Reed explains how C.S. Lewis saw government as a poor substitute for God. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew
GUEST OVERVIEW: Economist and historian Lawrence W. Reed is President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE.org). Before retiring to the emeritus role in 2019, he served as President of FEE for 11 years. Prior to that, he was founding president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan, for 21 years and an economics professor at Northwood University for 7 years. He is author of seven books. In 2023, the President of Poland will bestow upon Reed the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic Poland, the highest honor that Poland gives to a foreigner.
How can you know if something is a natural right or simply a made up obligation? Judge Andrew Napolitano governments hate and fear the exercise of natural rights because they limit official power over you. Most of us are acclimated to the idea that a lot of government overreach makes little or no sense. Lawrence W. Reed reminds why FDR banned the sale of sliced bread during WWII. When did journalism, as we knew it, die? Sasha Stone says it happened on Nov 8, 2016 and she gives a thorough recounting of what replaced it afterward. The greatest manipulation of the public isn't so much a matter of the lies we're being told as it's a matter of the things we're not being told. Pastor Chuck Baldwin shares three important news items that most news media forgot to tell us about. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food TMCP Nation Climbing Upward
How can you know if something is a natural right or simply a made up obligation? Judge Andrew Napolitano governments hate and fear the exercise of natural rights because they limit official power over you. Most of us are acclimated to the idea that a lot of government overreach makes little or no sense. Lawrence W. Reed reminds why FDR banned the sale of sliced bread during WWII. When did journalism, as we knew it, die? Sasha Stone says it happened on Nov 8, 2016 and she gives a thorough recounting of what replaced it afterward. The greatest manipulation of the public isn't so much a matter of the lies we're being told as it's a matter of the things we're not being told. Pastor Chuck Baldwin shares three important news items that most news media forgot to tell us about. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support
On this episode of Situation Report, we take a closer look at an article written by Lawrence W. Reed titled "Reviving the ‘Can-Do' Spirit Is Key to Recovering from the COVID Years" and much more. Don't miss this great episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Situation Report, we take a closer look at an article written by Lawrence W. Reed titled "Reviving the ‘Can-Do' Spirit Is Key to Recovering from the COVID Years" and much more. Don't miss this great episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Humanity can be divided into those who seek to control others and those who do not. Lawrence W. Reed notes that the evil done by the first group is rising, but despair is not an option. It's a shame that partisan politics is so highly dependent upon labels. Daniel J. Mitchell says the battle isn't between right and left, it's statism vs. the individual. It's truly sad to see how the public school system has become an indoctrination camp of sorts for left-wing activism. Even elite private schools are succumbing to the siren song of diversity, equity and inclusion--leading some parents to sue over "bait and switch" tactics. Disappointment is part of the world in which we live. Annie Holmquist has a powerful essay about how even things that are meant for evil can be used for good, with the right attitude. We were commanded to "trust the experts" and let them do the thinking for us for the better part of two years and we're all paying the price for having done so. Steve Templeton explains the fall of the experts and how we learned that they're as fallible as the rest of us. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward
Humanity can be divided into those who seek to control others and those who do not. Lawrence W. Reed notes that the evil done by the first group is rising, but despair is not an option. It's a shame that partisan politics is so highly dependent upon labels. Daniel J. Mitchell says the battle isn't between right and left, it's statism vs. the individual. It's truly sad to see how the public school system has become an indoctrination camp of sorts for left-wing activism. Even elite private schools are succumbing to the siren song of diversity, equity and inclusion--leading some parents to sue over "bait and switch" tactics. Disappointment is part of the world in which we live. Annie Holmquist has a powerful essay about how even things that are meant for evil can be used for good, with the right attitude. We were commanded to "trust the experts" and let them do the thinking for us for the better part of two years and we're all paying the price for having done so. Steve Templeton explains the fall of the experts and how we learned that they're as fallible as the rest of us. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support
It's been 20 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq on false pretenses. Jacob Hornberger describes the lessons learned and how the opportunists who pushed for that war are still gaming the system. There shouldn't be much doubt as to whether or not we live under a system that effectively operates as if it is above the law. Martin Geddes has some first-hand experience in holding administrative criminals accountable. Here's a story that provides some depth and breadth to American history. Lawrence W. Reed wonders if it was luck or a miracle that brought the pilgrims together with an English-speaking Indian named Samoset. 3 years ago we were told that our lives and freedoms would be locked down for 15 days to "slow the spread." Julie Kelly reminds us on the third anniversary of the lockdowns that the folks responsible have yet to experience real accountability. The people who pushed the covid lockdowns and mandates must be held accountable for their mistakes and separated from power. William Sullivan says the looming reckoning for covid tyrants is coming. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation
It's been 20 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq on false pretenses. Jacob Hornberger describes the lessons learned and how the opportunists who pushed for that war are still gaming the system. There shouldn't be much doubt as to whether or not we live under a system that effectively operates as if it is above the law. Martin Geddes has some first-hand experience in holding administrative criminals accountable. Here's a story that provides some depth and breadth to American history. Lawrence W. Reed wonders if it was luck or a miracle that brought the pilgrims together with an English-speaking Indian named Samoset. 3 years ago we were told that our lives and freedoms would be locked down for 15 days to "slow the spread." Julie Kelly reminds us on the third anniversary of the lockdowns that the folks responsible have yet to experience real accountability. The people who pushed the covid lockdowns and mandates must be held accountable for their mistakes and separated from power. William Sullivan says the looming reckoning for covid tyrants is coming. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support
If you need a story to help restore your faith in humankind, Lawrence W. Reed has a great one. It's also a great lesson on how to get the most out of others. Having to choose between being truthful and being popular can be a challenge. Dan Sanchez spells out the reasons why unpopular truths need to be told and why freedom needs fearless truth-tellers. Speaking of truth-tellers, this segment from Matt Walsh is a simple and direct response to trans activists who seem to have forgotten that the pushback they're getting is the result of a fight they chose to start. The purveyors of the Jan 6 "insurrection" narrative are pushing back hard against Tucker Carlson and the video footage that casts serious doubts on their narrative. The truth is coming out and they are panicking. A lot of us are getting serious about being preppers. Here's a terrific article by Daisy Luther that explains why there isn't just one way to prepare. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation
If you need a story to help restore your faith in humankind, Lawrence W. Reed has a great one. It's also a great lesson on how to get the most out of others. Having to choose between being truthful and being popular can be a challenge. Dan Sanchez spells out the reasons why unpopular truths need to be told and why freedom needs fearless truth-tellers. Speaking of truth-tellers, this segment from Matt Walsh is a simple and direct response to trans activists who seem to have forgotten that the pushback they're getting is the result of a fight they chose to start. The purveyors of the Jan 6 "insurrection" narrative are pushing back hard against Tucker Carlson and the video footage that casts serious doubts on their narrative. The truth is coming out and they are panicking. A lot of us are getting serious about being preppers. Here's a terrific article by Daisy Luther that explains why there isn't just one way to prepare. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
An interview with Lawrence W. Reed, President emeritus of The Foundation for Economic Education, about his booklet, Great Myths of the Great Depression. We talk about the Progressive Era as the context for the government policies that brought about the Great Depression, and discuss several commonly misunderstood elements that caused or perpetuated the Great Depression. We conclude with a note about personal character. https://reformedlibertarians.com/011/ 00:00 Start 00:32 Episode description Book discussed: https://fee.org/resources/great-myths-of-the-great-depression/ 01:51 About Mr. Reed https://www.lawrencewreed.com/about Books by Mr. Reed https://www.lawrencewreed.com/books 03:07 Mr. Reed's background and faith 07:13 Jesus is NOT a socialist https://www.amazon.com/dp/1610171608?tag=kerrybaldwin-20 09:56 The Progressive Era 15:34 Progressive population control The eugenics movement, by Bradley Thomas https://fee.org/articles/the-progressive-ideas-that-fueled-america-s-eugenics-movement/ 18:27 Monetary policy and the Fed https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLALopHfWkFlGvgxFXosWmjzSGw95IFa1t 24:21 Tariffs, income tax, and stifling trade https://fee.org/articles/its-more-important-to-be-american-than-to-buy-american/ 29:06 New Deal disasters https://fee.org/articles/fdr-campaigned-on-fiscal-restraint-in-1932-he-delivered-just-the-opposite/ 34:32 Government causes inflation https://fee.org/articles/35-government-is-an-inflation-fighter/ 36:21 Wagner Act disasters 41:12 Minimum wage https://fee.org/articles/38-the-minimum-wage-helps-the-poor/ 44:59 The importance of personal character https://fee.org/articles/character-liberty-and-economics Further Resources The Progressive Era, by Murray Rothbard https://mises.org/library/progressive-era-0 America's Great Depression, by Murray Rothbard https://mises.org/library/americas-great-depression What Has Government Done To Our Money, by Murray Rothbard https://mises.org/library/what-has-government-done-our-money The Case Against The Fed, by Murray Rothbard https://mises.org/library/case-against-fed-0 The Great Depression, by Hans Sennholz https://mises.org/library/great-depression Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression, by Tom Woods audio: https://mises.org/library/14-herbert-hoover-and-great-depression Truth about the Great Depression, by Thomas DiLorenzo audio: https://mises.org/library/9-truth-about-great-depression The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.net Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
It's a sad truth of our time that the lust to control other people is producing a clear herd mentality. Bruce Berres has some solid advice on how to break free from the herd. Critical race theory treats slavery as leverage to obtain power over others. If you want to understand the history of slavery that you probably weren't taught in school, Lawrence W. Reed has a far more accurate accounting. The parallels between Russia's Bolshevik revolution and what's happening in America today are getting tough to ignore. D. Parker has an enlightening take on cultural guerrilla warfare and how to fight the anti-freedom far-left at the grassroots level. If you haven't started plotting how you'll avoid the digital prison of CBDCs, now is the time to start. Nick Giambruno has 5 way to opt out of this dystopian future. How much of what our government and its media lackeys tell you do you believe? J.B. Shurk notes that, historically, constant government lies are what spark resistance movements. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation
It's a sad truth of our time that the lust to control other people is producing a clear herd mentality. Bruce Berres has some solid advice on how to break free from the herd. Critical race theory treats slavery as leverage to obtain power over others. If you want to understand the history of slavery that you probably weren't taught in school, Lawrence W. Reed has a far more accurate accounting. The parallels between Russia's Bolshevik revolution and what's happening in America today are getting tough to ignore. D. Parker has an enlightening take on cultural guerrilla warfare and how to fight the anti-freedom far-left at the grassroots level. If you haven't started plotting how you'll avoid the digital prison of CBDCs, now is the time to start. Nick Giambruno has 5 way to opt out of this dystopian future. How much of what our government and its media lackeys tell you do you believe? J.B. Shurk notes that, historically, constant government lies are what spark resistance movements. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, February 14, 20234:20 pm: Lawrence W. Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education joins the show to discuss his piece about the hard truths about America's history with slavery4:38 pm: Clinical psychologist Todd Corelli joins Rod for a conversation about a new report from the CDC that shows teen girls are caught in a wave of sadness and violence6:05 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for their weekly conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss what the U.S. has learned about the objects the military shot out of the skies this week6:20 pm: Republican Strategist Liz Mair joins the show to discuss Nikki Haley's chances of winning the White House after Haley declared her candidacy for President of the United States today6:38 pm: Fox News columnist Liz Peek joins the show for a conversation about her piece on how Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was spot-on when she called the Democrat's agenda “crazy”
Being able to think rationally in a time when everything is in commotion is a kind of superpower. Todd Hayen has a marvelous article on why "right or wrong, I am sticking with what I believe" is a dangerous way to to think. None of us wants to believe that we are helping to bring about tyranny but the fact is, sometimes we are. Barry Brownstein's latest is a must read as he describes how individuals enable tyranny. We live in a time when authentic heroes are being systematically erased from the public's memory. Lawrence W. Reed explains why heroes matter--and now more than ever. Some solutions seem too simple to be true. For instance, a return to basic moral and ethical principles is vital to the survival of a healthy society. Uldis Sprogis spells out how this simple truth applies to our society today. If the powers that be are serious about implementing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), they must first outlaw any competing cryptocurrency. Paul Rosenberg says the claims that crypto mining is a danger to the environment are part of that effort to seize control of cryptocurrency. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, December 5, 20224:20 pm: Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation joins Rod for a conversation about what life in America would be like if the Constitution didn't exist4:38 pm: Bill Duncan of the Sutherland Institute's Center for Family and Society joins the program to discuss a case in front of the Supreme Court involving a Colorado web designer who isn't interested in working on websites that support gay marriage6:05 pm: Eric C. Ewert, Chair of the Department of Geography, Environment & Sustainability at Weber State University joins the show to discuss how ceasing alfalfa farming is one way to make a real difference in saving the Great Salt Lake6:20 pm: Lawrence W. Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education on his recent piece about how socialism is actually anti-social6:38 pm: Stella Morabito, Senior Contributor to The Federalist, joins Rod for a conversation about how the Respect for Marriage Act has reduced marriage to a meaningless institution
Why did the lockdowns feel so much like martial law? The Brownstone institute has been connecting the dots and the answer is that the government's national security arm led the covid response. These agencies are supposed to respond to terrorism and wars, not public health crises. The culture warriors are busy trying to replace the word "equality" with the word "equity." But these words are far from interchangeable. Lawrence W. Reed has a great essay on when equality becomes evil. One of the biggest civics challenges we face is that political officials rarely have the humility to admit they don't know something. Michael Munger explains why what ain't so can hurt you. Edward Curtain has been swinging for the fences lately and he connects big time in his latest essay. Curtain's take on self-destructive social habits, loneliness and propaganda is a home-run. The pleas for amnesty and forgiveness from the folks who pushed covid policies have prompted some amazing responses. The Bionic Mosquito has a dandy titled "Let's first see if they drown." Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros
Why did the lockdowns feel so much like martial law? The Brownstone institute has been connecting the dots and the answer is that the government's national security arm led the covid response. These agencies are supposed to respond to terrorism and wars, not public health crises. The culture warriors are busy trying to replace the word "equality" with the word "equity." But these words are far from interchangeable. Lawrence W. Reed has a great essay on when equality becomes evil. One of the biggest civics challenges we face is that political officials rarely have the humility to admit they don't know something. Michael Munger explains why what ain't so can hurt you. Edward Curtain has been swinging for the fences lately and he connects big time in his latest essay. Curtain's take on self-destructive social habits, loneliness and propaganda is a home-run. The pleas for amnesty and forgiveness from the folks who pushed covid policies have prompted some amazing responses. The Bionic Mosquito has a dandy titled "Let's first see if they drown." Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
In this episode I talk to Lawrence W. Reed, president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, about his recent FEE article entitled ‘Jesus Would Support Student Debt Forgiveness? Not So Fast'. We discuss both the economic and Biblical problem with student loan forgiveness, which he critiqued in the article. We discuss the Biden administration's motives for student loan forgiveness, how Time magazine misinterprets Matthew 6:14 and Leviticus 25, the mechanics of the student loan industry, and, as an added bonus, the relationship between the Chicago and Austrian schools of economics. This is a great one!Media Referenced:‘Jesus Would Support' Student Debt Forgiveness? Not So Fast: https://fee.org/articles/jesus-would-support-student-debt-forgiveness-not-so-fast/Reed's Website: https://www.lawrencewreed.comFoundation for Economic Education: fee.orgFEE Twitter handle: @feeonlineQuestions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com. You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Check out the Protestant Libertarian Podcast page at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theplpodcast. Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the shows profile! Thanks!
Lawrence Reed, author and Lawrence W. Reed, also known as Larry Reed, is president emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education, joins Kim to discuss his latest essay, Yes, Elisjsha Dicken Is a Good Samaritan. Erik Aadland, who is running for Congress, joins Kim for an update on his campaign. Interview with January 6th protestor Derek Kinnison.
https://youtu.be/HsXj83JNUb4 In May 1939, Treasury Secretary Henry J. Morgenthau Jr., one of Franklin Roosevelt's best friends, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee: "I say after eight years of this Administration we have just as much unemployment as when we started… And an enormous debt to boot" (p. 2). When he spoke, unemployment exceeded 20 percent. - Gordon, David. Review of New Deal or Raw Deal? How FDR's Economic Legacy Has Damaged America, by Burton Folsom, Jr. The Mises Review14, No. 4 (Winter 2008). Lawrence W. Reed is the President emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). lawrencewreed.com BitChute Minds Flote Archive Spotify
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Today's high inflation rate is poised to go higher. The latest CPI was up 7.9%. Home prices hit an all time high of $364,000 per Redfin, up 16% annually. Safety factors, building restrictions and the environmental movement all contribute to higher home prices and more homelessness. Larry Reed, the longtime former President of FEE - the Foundation for Economic Education - joins us. He believes that free market principles incentive the best of human behavior - prudent risk-taking, hard work, innovation, and ethics. Larry is an expert on the Great Depression. He relates those lessons to today's economy. We discuss real estate, economics, inflation, interest rates, and taxes. Learn about the danger of the government “giving away free stuff”. One fault with government intervention is favorable short-term action that results in long-term destruction. Resources mentioned: Show Notes: www.GetRichEducation.com/388 Foundation for Economic Education: www.fee.org Lawrence W. Reed's website: www.lawrencewreed.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 877-74-RIDGE JWB's available Florida income property: CashFlowAndGrowth.com To learn more about eQRPs: text “EQRP” in ALL CAPS to 72000 or: eQRP.co By texting “EQRP” to 72000 and opting in, you will receive periodic marketing messages from eQRP Co. Message & data rates may apply. Reply “STOP” to cancel. New Const. Florida SFHs & multifamilies: www.B2Rdirect.com Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our free, wealth-building “Don't Quit Your Daydream Letter”: www.GetRichEducation.com/Letter Top Properties & Providers: GREmarketplace.com Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Keith's personal Instagram: @keithweinhold
Price controls are being suggested by some commentators as a way to fight inflation. But, as Lawrence W. Reed, President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education explains, price controls would be a really bad idea. Larry also chats with show host Gene Tunny about whether Jesus was a socialist, why banks and the state should be kept separate, and why President Biden would benefit from lessons on infrastructure from the 21st President Chester A. Arthur. About this episode's guest - Lawrence W. ReedLawrence W. (“Larry”) Reed became President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 2008 after serving as chairman of its board of trustees in the 1990s and both writing and speaking for FEE since the late 1970s. He previously served for 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan (1987-2008). He also taught economics full-time from 1977 to 1984 at Northwood University in Michigan and chaired its department of economics from 1982 to 1984.In May 2019, he retired to the role of President Emeritus at FEE and assumed the titles of Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty. He holds a B.A. in economics from Grove City College (1975) and an M.A. degree in history from Slippery Rock State University (1978), both in Pennsylvania. He holds two honorary doctorates, one from Central Michigan University (public administration, 1993) and Northwood University (laws, 2008).Reed has authored nearly 2,000 columns and articles in newspapers, magazines and journals in the United States and abroad. His writings have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Examiner, Christian Science Monitor, Intellectual Takeout, USA Today, Baltimore Sun, The Epoch Times, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, among many others. He has authored or coauthored eight books, the most recent being Was Jesus a Socialist? (a major expansion in 2020 of an earlier essay) and Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character and Conviction. Additionally, he co-authored and edited five e-Books. See the “Books” section of this web site for more info. He is frequently interviewed on radio talk shows and has appeared as a guest on numerous television programs.Links relevant to the conversationLarry's article “Price controls: killing the messenger”:https://elamerican.com/price-controls-killing-the-messenger/Larry's article “Why I wish we could put Chester Arthur and Joe Biden in a room together to talk infrastructure spending”:https://fee.org/articles/why-i-wish-we-could-put-chester-arthur-and-joe-biden-in-a-room-together-to-talk-infrastructure-spending/Larry's article “The World's Oldest Republic Reveals the Secret to Peace and Prosperity”:https://fee.org/articles/the-world-s-oldest-republic-reveals-the-secret-to-peace-and-prosperity/Larry's article “Why the Separation of Bank and State Is so Important”:https://fee.org/articles/why-the-separation-of-bank-and-state-is-so-important/Leonard E. Read's article “I, Pencil”:https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/Article on “Is It Wrong for Christians to Raise Rent on Tenants? Dave Ramsey Sparks Controversy With His Answer”:https://churchleaders.com/news/414426-is-it-wrong-for-christians-to-raise-rent-on-tenants-dave-ramsey-sparks-controversy-with-his-answer.htmlThe parable of the vineyard workers: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zd76rj6/revision/5Thanks to the show's audio engineer Josh Crotts for his assistance in producing the episode. Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.
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Lawrence W. Reed is President emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education. He served as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy for 21 years and taught economics at Northwood University from 1984 to 1987 and served as Chairman of the department. Reed authored over 2000 columns and authored or co-authored 8 books. We discuss his most recent book, WAS JESUS A SOCIALIST, what Jesus really taught that liberals and many churches don't understand. www.LawrenceWReed.com www.FEE.org
Understanding the difference between narrative and reality is becoming more important by the moment. Case in point, that plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan last year was held up as proof that anti-government extremism is our biggest threat. As Glenn Greenwald explains, the idea of kidnapping the governor came from the FBI, not the people it was trying to entice into joining the plot. As much as we get caught up in political labels, the real dynamic behind most of our societal conflict comes down to the collective vs. the individual. Lawrence W. Reed has a marvelous essay on what the worst totalitarian regimes have in common with one another. The relaxing of prohibitions on marijuana has provided some of the best illustrations of how the free market is superior to state-run central planning. John Stossel has an excellent article on how some states nevertheless impose so many rules that they effectively end up creating their own drug cartels. The Centers for Disease Control can't seem to make up their minds about masks. It's enough to make a thinking person wonder if they're manipulating the data to fit whatever their narrative requires at the moment. Jeffrey Tucker says the CDC exercises arbitrary power while it vandalizes the science to maintain its grasp on that power. Follow these links to visit my sponsors: Monticello College Lifesaving Food Pure Light HSL Ammo The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Subscribe to the podcast Support this program by becoming a Patron
Understanding the difference between narrative and reality is becoming more important by the moment. Case in point, that plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan last year was held up as proof that anti-government extremism is our biggest threat. As Glenn Greenwald explains, the idea of kidnapping the governor came from the FBI, not the people it was trying to entice into joining the plot. As much as we get caught up in political labels, the real dynamic behind most of our societal conflict comes down to the collective vs. the individual. Lawrence W. Reed has a marvelous essay on what the worst totalitarian regimes have in common with one another. The relaxing of prohibitions on marijuana has provided some of the best illustrations of how the free market is superior to state-run central planning. John Stossel has an excellent article on how some states nevertheless impose so many rules that they effectively end up creating their own drug cartels. The Centers for Disease Control can't seem to make up their minds about masks. It's enough to make a thinking person wonder if they're manipulating the data to fit whatever their narrative requires at the moment. Jeffrey Tucker says the CDC exercises arbitrary power while it vandalizes the science to maintain its grasp on that power. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
I read the summary at the end of each chapter of, Excuse Me Professor, edited by Lawrence W. Reed - https://store.fee.org/products/excuse-me-professor --------------------------------------------------- If you find value in the content, please consider donating to my PayPal KeithKnight590@gmail.com LBRY: https://lbry.tv/@KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone:b BitChute: KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone https://www.bitchute.com/channel/keithknightdonttreadonanyone/ Minds: https://www.minds.com/KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone/ MeWe: mewe.com/i/keithknight25 Flote: https://flote.app/VoluntaryistKeith Gab: https://gab.com/Voluntarykeith Twitter: @an_capitalist The Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/dont-tread-on-anyone/ One Great Work Network: https://www.onegreatworknetwork.com/keith-knight
Lawrence W. Reed became President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 2008 after serving as chairman of its board of trustees in the 1990s and both writing and speaking for FEE since the late 1970s. He previously served for 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan. He also taught economics full-time at Northwood University in Michigan and chaired its department of economics. He holds two honorary doctorates, one from Central Michigan University and Northwood University. Reed has authored nearly 2,000 columns and articles in newspapers, magazines and journals in the United States and abroad. He has authored or coauthored eight books, the most recent being “Was Jesus a Socialist?” and “Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character and Conviction”. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 0:00 Introduction 2:21 The connection between liberty and character 10:36 The importance of personal responsibility in dealing with money 12:36 The power of the entrepreneur 21:57 Stories of remarkable entrepreneurs that have been forgotten 28:22 About Larry's life and work 35:27 The risk of hyperinflation when expanding money and credit
Lawrence W. Reed became President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 2008 after serving as chairman of its board of trustees in the 1990s and both writing and speaking for FEE since the late 1970s. He previously served for 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan. He also taught economics full-time at Northwood University in Michigan and chaired its department of economics. He holds two honorary doctorates, one from Central Michigan University and Northwood University. Reed has authored nearly 2,000 columns and articles in newspapers, magazines and journals in the United States and abroad. He has authored or coauthored eight books, the most recent being “Was Jesus a Socialist?” and “Real Heroes: Inspiring True Stories of Courage, Character and Conviction”. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 0:00 Introduction 2:21 The connection between liberty and character 10:36 The importance of personal responsibility in dealing with money 12:36 The power of the entrepreneur 21:57 Stories of remarkable entrepreneurs that have been forgotten 28:22 About Larry's life and work 35:27 The risk of hyperinflation when expanding money and credit
Fellow wrongthinker Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly reality check. Whether you want to be a part of the culture war or not, it appears that we're all in the process of being drafted. Atilla Mert Sulker has a pretty solid take on why cultural revolutionaries always seem to have the upper hand. One thing is for certain, you can't win this war by becoming more like your opponents. I stopped respecting politicians a long time ago. These days, my deepest respect is reserved for those principled souls who are willing to engage in civil disobedience. Lawrence W. Reed has compiled a list of 11 of the most memorable acts of civil disobedience in history. It's a pretty inspiring list. Sponsors: Monticello College Pure Light HSL Ammo Subscribe to the podcast Support this program by becoming a Patron
Fellow wrongthinker Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly reality check. Whether you want to be a part of the culture war or not, it appears that we're all in the process of being drafted. Atilla Mert Sulker has a pretty solid take on why cultural revolutionaries always seem to have the upper hand. One thing is for certain, you can't win this war by becoming more like your opponents. I stopped respecting politicians a long time ago. These days, my deepest respect is reserved for those principled souls who are willing to engage in civil disobedience. Lawrence W. Reed has compiled a list of 11 of the most memorable acts of civil disobedience in history. It's a pretty inspiring list. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
The greatest civilization of ancient times expired more than 1,500 years ago but the lessons to be learned from its experience are eternal. In this lecture, Lawrence W. Reed focuses on the Roman Republic—the key features, personalities and events that defined its rise as well as those that caused its decay in the First Century B.C. into an imperial autocracy. Many of the trends of our day echo those of the ancient Republic, which make its lessons all the more relevant, even pressing, for us now.Reed became president of the Foundation for Economic Education in 2008. Prior to that, he was founder and president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan. He also taught economics and chaired the department of economics at Northwood University in Michigan from 1977 to 1984. He holds a B.A. in economics from Grove City College and an M.A. in history from Slippery Rock State University.Foundation for Economic EducationThe History of Freedom in Antiquity Romenomics: How to understand the present through the commercial past See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The political class is flexing hard for the American people. What more can it do to consolidate its power over us? James Bovard says pay close attention to the coming IRS reign of terror. Once upon a time, Disney could be counted on to be a family-friendly, non-politicized source of wonder and entertainment for children. Not anymore. Andrea Widburg has an excellent article on how the Disney Corporation is taking a deep dive into identity politics. One of the first steps to loosening the stranglehold that politics has over our individual lives is to recognize that the real battle isn't between the left and the right or conservatives and progressives. It's the individual vs. the collective and Lawrence W. Reed has a marvelous tribute to F.A. Hayek who made this clear distinction years ago. It's no surprise that some folks get upset when confronted with some of the growing similarities between current America and Weimar Germany in the 1930's. What would happen if we compared the former Soviet Union to what's happening in America today? Victor Davis Hanson explains how we're being sovietized in 10 easy steps. Sometimes you can judge your success by the people who are most bothered by your efforts. Right now the German government is panicking over people who are invoking the legacy of legendary Nazi-resister Sophie Scholl to stand up and reject that country's increasingly totalitarian Covid restrictions. Sponsors: Monticello College Pure Light HSL Ammo Subscribe to the podcast Support this program by becoming a Patron
Why do so many people look for someone to lead them? Gary Barnett takes a hard look at how the very notion of leadership constitutes a failure of individual responsibility. The president has proposed universal preschool as part of his "American Families Plan" that includes free community college, paid leave and subsidized child care. Kerry McDonald has 4 solid reasons to oppose this offer to invite even more government control into the lives of our kids. The official push to get as many people vaccinated against Covid-19 as possible seems to be stalling. Those of us who have chosen to abstain from the vaccine are sometimes portrayed as selfish conspiracy theorists by the folks pushing for mandatory vaccination. Jeff Minnick has a well thought out response as to why he hasn't gotten the vaccine. The most successful people don't have an aversion to failure. Instead they learn from it and continue to improve. Lawrence W. Reed has the inspiring stories of two historic business failures by legendary entrepreneurs that reveal a poignant truth about failure. Change usually happens so incrementally that we hardly notice it. If you've been wondering how far tech has advanced in the past 20 years, Alex Hammond has some encouraging news. Sponsors: Monticello College Pure Light HSL Ammo Subscribe to the podcast Support this program by becoming a Patron
Why do so many people look for someone to lead them? Gary Barnett takes a hard look at how the very notion of leadership constitutes a failure of individual responsibility. The president has proposed universal preschool as part of his "American Families Plan" that includes free community college, paid leave and subsidized child care. Kerry McDonald has 4 solid reasons to oppose this offer to invite even more government control into the lives of our kids. The official push to get as many people vaccinated against Covid-19 as possible seems to be stalling. Those of us who have chosen to abstain from the vaccine are sometimes portrayed as selfish conspiracy theorists by the folks pushing for mandatory vaccination. Jeff Minnick has a well thought out response as to why he hasn't gotten the vaccine. The most successful people don't have an aversion to failure. Instead they learn from it and continue to improve. Lawrence W. Reed has the inspiring stories of two historic business failures by legendary entrepreneurs that reveal a poignant truth about failure. Change usually happens so incrementally that we hardly notice it. If you've been wondering how far tech has advanced in the past 20 years, Alex Hammond has some encouraging news. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support
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The Christian Outlook – March 20, 2021 Abigail Shrier, author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the Democrat's Equality Act. Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton provides an example of how this would forever impact women's sports. Dr. Albert Mohler examines the Equality Act and how it would dramatically impact religion liberty. Gino Geraci turns to Lawrence W. Reed, of the Foundation for Economic Education, who says there is far more in the $1.9 trillion COVID aid bill than just the stimulus checks. John Hall and Kathy Emmons, of The Ride Home, invite with Pastor Tim Keller and his wife, Kathy, to share about his battle with pancreatic cancer and from his article in The Atlantic, “Growing My Faith in the Face of Death.” John and Kathy, talk with Pastor Gavin Ortlund about his recent YouTube piece, “Does Hell Make Sense?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gino Geraci and Lawrence W. Reed author of "Was Jesus a socialist" discuss the rise of Socialism in the U.S. and what it means to Christians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawrence W. Reed is President emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Freedom. He served as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy for 21 years and taught economics at Northwood University from 1987 to 1984 and served as Chairman of the department. Reed has authored over 2000 columns and authored or co-authored 8 books. His discuss most recent book, Was Jesus a Socialist. www.LawrenceWReed.comwww.FreedomMail.us
Lawrence W. Reed. President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education. FEE.org Was Jesus a Socialist? Lots of people in the evangelical community are asking this. But Lawrence W. Reed says they are flat out wrong. If anything, Jesus endorsed of free-market capitalism. Larry Reed explains why in this version of the Against Nice podcast. Larry Reed believes in free markets and individual liberty. These are fundamental principles in our American republic. Economic freedom leads to overall good outcomes for citizens and an overall benefit to the entire society. Lawrence W. Reed is President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education where he served as President for 20 years. His book Was Jesus a Socialist? has made waves by turning the discussion back to scripture and away from mere personal opinion and political farce. You can follow him at www.LawrenceWReed.com.
In this episode, I interview Lawrence W. Reed, president of the Foundation for Economic Education, on his new book Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism.