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Ours in an age when people panic, sometimes for good reasons but often for bad. Governments benefit from panicked citizenry, which is why we always should question those political decisions that can turn our lives upside down.Original article: Don't Be A Panican, But Question Government Shenanigans

The transatlantic slave trade from Africa is a well-known chapter in the history of slavery in the Western Hemisphere, but much lesser known is the enslavement of Native Americans. Many of them were shipped to plantations in the Caribbean where they were worked to death.Original article: Truth or Consequences

We know what happened on November 22, 1963, at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, but there is a lot about that terrible day we don't know. But we also know that President Kennedy challenged the National Security State. Did it cost him his life?Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/jfk-and-burden-proof

We know what happened on November 22, 1963, at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, but there is a lot about that terrible day we don't know. But we also know that President Kennedy challenged the National Security State. Did it cost him his life?Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/jfk-and-burden-proof

Ours in an age when people panic, sometimes for good reasons but often for bad. Governments benefit from panicked citizenry, which is why we always should question those political decisions that can turn our lives upside down.Original article: Don't Be A Panican, But Question Government Shenanigans

The transatlantic slave trade from Africa is a well-known chapter in the history of slavery in the Western Hemisphere, but much lesser known is the enslavement of Native Americans. Many of them were shipped to plantations in the Caribbean where they were worked to death.Original article: Truth or Consequences

Thanks to the endless “War Against Terror,” the US Government promoted methods of torture, including some borrowed from the sadistic torturers of the former Soviet Union. Congress stood by and let it happen.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/we-never-got-torture-congress

Thanks to the endless “War Against Terror,” the US Government promoted methods of torture, including some borrowed from the sadistic torturers of the former Soviet Union. Congress stood by and let it happen.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/we-never-got-torture-congress

Biden's hidden illness, Trump's surprise foreign-policy pivot, and America's bond meltdown.Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Power & Market Podcast, a weekly news recap from the Mises Institute's editorial team.This week, join Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Connor O'Keeffe as they unpack the political theatrics behind Biden's health cover-up, explore emerging cracks in America's financial foundations, and break down Trump's provocative Riyadh speech. Are bond vigilantes finally waking up, and what's next for the economy?

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How does our popular media normalize dangerous behavior on our roads — and does it even help create it?  Today on The Brake, we're talking about the role of culture in driving our road violence crisis, including car ads that make reckless driving seem like it never has deadly consequences, action movies, video games, and even social media trends. And my guest today, documentarian and journalist Myron Levin, wrapped all of that into a really fascinating, full length documentary that you can watch for free right now.

Dr. Jonathan Newman emphasizes the power of storytelling in teaching children economic principles, using classic narratives and engaging parables to introduce key concepts like opportunity cost, entrepreneurship, and monetary policy in an accessible way.Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025.Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family and Greg Roe for sponsoring this event.

Dr. Jason Jewell discusses the demographic and financial challenges facing American higher education, the declining public trust in universities, and how red states are responding with reforms to reduce ideological bias and increase accountability.Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025.Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family and Greg Roe for sponsoring this event.

On February 12, 2025, Greg Penglis interviewed Wanjiru Njoya. They discuss law, culture, history, and politics.The original episode is available at https://rumble.com/v6jqmo4-action-radio-21225-wanjiru-njoya-mises-institute-special-guest..html

Higher education has managed to con huge numbers of young people to take out six-figure loans in order to have the “college experience.” However, the so-called benefits to college are turning out to be a chimera, all funded by increasing indebtedness.Original article: How the Nanny Campus Will Fight to Keep Taxpayers Hostage

The Cultural Revolution continues apace in this country and it is aimed at all of the old Confederate symbols from statues to the Confederate Battle Flag. With leftist progressives there can be no discussion. Any symbol from the South equates to racism and nothing else.Original article: Marxism and the Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution continues apace in this country and it is aimed at all of the old Confederate symbols from statues to the Confederate Battle Flag. With leftist progressives there can be no discussion. Any symbol from the South equates to racism and nothing else.Original article: Marxism and the Cultural Revolution

Higher education has managed to con huge numbers of young people to take out six-figure loans in order to have the “college experience.” However, the so-called benefits to college are turning out to be a chimera, all funded by increasing indebtedness.Original article: How the Nanny Campus Will Fight to Keep Taxpayers Hostage

Much of the failure of American schools is due to the adherence to a flawed system of teaching students how to read. Homeschoolers often don‘t seem to have that problem, and there is a good reason why.Original article: The Nation's Reading Instruction Disaster

On January 18, 2025, Wanjiru Njoya and Tom Woods discussed Hayek's critique of "social justice."The original episode is available at https://tomwoods.com/ep-2595-the-myth-of-social-justice

Ryan McMaken and 'Crisis' magazine editor-in-chief Eric Sammons examine how many Christians pay too little attention to the true costs of war. Ryan and Eric also discuss the importance of Just War Theory. Use code Rothbard25 to get 10% off your ticket to Educating for Liberty Mises Circle in Tampa on February 22: httsp://Mises.org/Tampa25Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWarBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan McMaken and 'Crisis' magazine editor-in-chief Eric Sammons examine how many Christians pay too little attention to the true costs of war. Ryan and Eric also discuss the importance of Just War Theory. Use code Rothbard25 to get 10% off your ticket to Educating for Liberty Mises Circle in Tampa on February 22: httsp://Mises.org/Tampa25Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWarBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Progressives are openly cheering the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. However, it was progressive legislation that created this healthcare crisis in the first place.Original article: Progressivism and the Murder of a Health Insurance CEO

Long before the term "Critical Race Theory" was coined, Ludwig von Mises already was critiquing what he called "racial polylogism," which claims that what passes for truth depends upon racial identity. While people might hold different perspectives, truth still is truth.Original article: Critical Race Theory and Racial Polylogism

Marx is often portrayed as motivated by love of the working class, but, starting from the time he was a university student, he displayed contempt and hatred for the masses he deemed beneath him.Original article: Marx's Misanthropy

There finally is pushback against Critical Race Theory that has infected higher education and most of our other institutions. Unfortunately, CRT concepts are so embedded in our body politic that the only way to combat them is through revisionist history.Original article: De-Bamboozling the Critical Race Theory of Court Intellectuals

Chris Cuomo lays out bold predictions for 2025, tackling what Trump's second presidency could mean for the economy, media, and public trust. From the influence of Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson on the media landscape to the evolving role of algorithms, Cuomo explores how technology, politics, and cultural shifts could define the year ahead. With insights on Supreme Court decisions, global relations, and podcasting trends, he breaks down the key forces that will shape America's future. Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Join Chris Ad-Free On Substack: http://thechriscuomoproject.substack.com #cuomo #news #politics #2025 #trump #usa #tech #elon #joerogan Support our sponsors: Get Maine Lobster Right now, when you go to GetMaineLobster.com and enter promo code CUOMO at checkout, you get 15% off all orders. RadioActive Media Text Chris to 511511 or visit them on the web at radioactivemedia.com Text rats may apply.  Everyday Dose Head over to everyday dose dot com slash chris for 25% off plus 5 free gifts with your first order including a USB rechargeable frother, Go to everydaydose.com/chris for 25% off plus 5 free gifts with your first order. Cozy Earth A better year starts with better sleep—wrap yourself in Cozy Earth. Don't wait! Head to CozyEarth.com/CHRIS now and use my exclusive code CHRIS for up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the economy to foreign policy, Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Zachary Yost take a look at where we're headed in the next year. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: Mises.org/RaicoWarBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Modern “antiracist” historians have pursued the myth that the virtuous North engaged in warfare with the South in order to free slaves and end chattel slavery. The historical record, however, tells a much different story.Original article: North and South in Antiracist Revisionism

From the economy to foreign policy, Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Zach Yost take a look at where we're headed in the next year. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: Mises.org/RaicoWarBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Created as a sop to the teachers‘ unions, the Department has presided over huge declines in student academic performances and has played a vital role in politicizing formal learning at all levels. Original article: Why It's Time To Abolish the Department of Education

Social critics often tell us that capitalism is contrary to the true meaning of Christmas. In truth, markets and entrepreneurs work to make Christmas more joyous and comfortable. Donate $25 or more today and receive our December Bundle Special: https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard24The World at War by Ralph Raico: Mises.org/RaicoWarGet your "Murray Christmas" Ugly Christmas Sweater: Mises.org/UglyBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

By misusing statistics, the government claims that racial disparities are always caused by racial discrimination and that these disparities can only be rectified by state-directed outcomes. However, government programs have made things much worse.Original article: Disparate Impact Is a Legal Trick

Thanks to unrelenting propaganda from the establishment media, a large number of Americans are suffering from what is diagnosed as “climate anxiety.” Original article: Climate Anxiety: A Regime-Created “Illness”

Thanks to unrelenting propaganda from the establishment media, a large number of Americans are suffering from what is diagnosed as “climate anxiety.” Original article: Climate Anxiety: A Regime-Created “Illness”

By misusing statistics, the government claims that racial disparities are always caused by racial discrimination and that these disparities can only be rectified by state-directed outcomes. However, government programs have made things much worse.Original article: Disparate Impact Is a Legal Trick

Social critics often tell us that capitalism is contrary to the true meaning of Christmas. In truth, markets and entrepreneurs work to make Christmas more joyous and comfortable. Donate $25 or more today and receive our December Bundle Special: https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard24The World at War by Ralph Raico: Mises.org/RaicoWarGet your "Murray Christmas" Ugly Christmas Sweater: Mises.org/UglyBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

The child-like obsession with buying stuff that American society is often criticized for around Christmas is a sought-after result of our government's monetary policy.Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/americas-problem-consumerism-governments-faultBe sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at Mises.org/GB

On December 23, 2024, Wanjiru Njoya appeared on Focus Today with Perry Atkinson discusses the impact of cultural Marxism on America's understanding of history and identity.The original episode is available at https://thedove.us/focus-today/

With the demise of the Biden administration, it is time to take a hard look at the DEI programs it imposed. While divisive, simple removal will not solve underlying problems.Original article: Post-Election Prospects for Ending DEI

Economist Bryan Caplan has held up the United Arab Emirates as an example of how open borders can be successful. Caplan clearly does not understand how immigration works in the UAE.Original article: Caplan's Errors on the UAE and Open Borders

With the demise of the Biden administration, it is time to take a hard look at the DEI programs it imposed. While divisive, simple removal will not solve underlying problems.Original article: Post-Election Prospects for Ending DEI

Economist Bryan Caplan has held up the United Arab Emirates as an example of how open borders can be successful. Caplan clearly does not understand how immigration works in the UAE.Original article: Caplan's Errors on the UAE and Open Borders

While most of us know George Orwell as an authoritative critic of totalitarianism, few people know he was a committed socialist and a lifelong defender of communist Leon Trotsky. While he understood totalitarianism, he never understood socialism.Original article: The Complex Legacy of George Orwell

Modern American culture is statist to the core. The typical school curriculum tells students that capitalism is evil and socialism is good. This only gets worse in college. Original article: Your Kids Are Already Communist, and College Will Make It Worse

Even though DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has taken a beating in some state legislatures, it still has a corrupting influence, especially in higher education. As Murray Rothbard pointed out, egalitarians are “at war with nature.”Original article: The Corrupt Nature of DEI

While it is often framed in the media as a battle between principled conservatives and an angry, non-ideological movement focused solely on personal loyalty to Trump, the current civil war on the American right is only the latest chapter in a much older story.Original article: The Context Behind Donald Trump's “Takeover” of the American Right

Wage differences between men and women often are automatically attributed to sex discrimination against women. However, as research has shown time and again, other factors are at work. Original article: Discrimination and Opportunities for Women

While people who “prep” for disaster (called preppers) are ridiculed by political elites and their media, their actions are perfectly rational. In this article, economist Mark Thornton explains why prepping for natural disasters makes economic sense.Original article: The Economics of Prepping

Capitalism is characterized by the private ownership of capital, coming from Lockean homesteading principles, and not from state coercion and force.Original article: What “Capitalism” Really Means