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In this episode of Minor Issues, Mark Thornton explores how nations quietly prepare for war—and what the corporate media isn't telling you. From Europe's military buildup and the global trade war to the hidden toll of economic sanctions, Mark unpacks historical patterns that have repeatedly led societies to disaster.Why is gold at a record high? How does modern mercantilism fuel today's tensions? Are we all just pawns in a much bigger game? Join Mark as he examines the real risks simmering beneath the headlines, and what history can teach us about the cost of ignoring them.Additional Resources"The World at War—An Essential New Book from Ralph Raico" by Ryan McMaken: https://mises.org/MI_123AAn Anti-War Reading List: https://mises.org/MI_123BThe Costs of War: America's Pyrrhic Victories edited by John V. Denson: https://mises.org/MI_123CAudio and videos recordings of the Mises Institute's May 2025 Revisionist History of War Conference: https://mises.org/MI_123DRegister for the 2025 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Delray Beach, Florida, October 16–18: https://mises.org/ss25
Gene Tunny and Darren Brady Nelson delve into the gold reserves at Fort Knox, exploring whether the gold is as pure as expected and what the implications might be for the U.S. dollar if it's not. They cover the history of gold confiscation, central bank policies, and the enduring allure of gold in uncertain economic times. This episode was inspired by a question Gene received at a talk he gave to the AusIMM Sydney branch in April 2025. Darren is currently the Chief Economist at Fisher Liberty Gold. This episode contains general information only, and nothing in this episode should be considered as investment or financial advice. Please email Gene your thoughts on this episode via contact@economicsexplored.com.TimestampsDarren Brady Nelson's Role at Fisher Liberty Gold (0:00)Investing in Gold Through Fisher Liberty Gold (3:00)The Gold in Fort Knox: Historical Context and Implications (5:11)The Quality and Purity of Gold in Fort Knox (7:58)The Role of Gold in Economic Uncertainty and Impact of Tariffs (28:57)Central Banks' Role in Gold Markets (34:08)The Future of Gold and Monetary Policy (38:37)The Independence of Central Banks (40:53)The Role of Government in Economic Growth (48:46)Final Thoughts and Future Topics (53:41)TakeawaysFort Knox's Gold Purity Questioned: Much of the U.S. gold reserve came from coin melts, meaning it may fall short of the “Good Delivery” standard of 99.5% purity.Audit Calls from High Places: Figures like Trump, Elon Musk, and Rand Paul have recently advocated for a Fort Knox audit.Central Banks Stockpile Gold: Global central banks are shifting reserves from U.S. dollars to gold, with 1,000 metric tons of gold purchases expected in 2025.Gold as Growth, Not Just Protection: Darren's modelling shows gold may outperform the S&P 500 over the long term.Audit the Fed?: The episode concludes with a discussion on Ron Paul's push to audit the Federal Reserve and whether central banks should remain as independent as they are.Links relevant to the conversationFisher Liberty Gold:https://www.fisherlibertygold.com/Mises Institute article “The Gold at Fort Knox Was Stolen from Americans”:https://mises.org/mises-wire/gold-fort-knox-was-stolen-americansMises Institute article “How Much Gold Does the US Government Own, and Where Is It?”:https://mises.org/power-market/how-much-gold-does-us-government-own-and-where-itReuters report on central bank gold purchases:https://www.reuters.com/world/india/central-banks-track-4th-year-massive-gold-purchases-metals-focus-says-2025-06-05/Bernanke's apology for Great Depression on behalf of the Fed to Milton Friedman:https://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/speeches/2002/20021108/Perth Mint:https://www.perthmint.com/In Gold We Trust report:https://ingoldwetrust.report/?lang=en Peter Bernstein's book “The Power of Gold”:https://www.amazon.com.au/Power-Gold-New-Foreword-Obsession/dp/111827010XLumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, May 30, 20254:20 pm: Jim Antle, Politics Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his report on how the leftist media covered up Joe Biden's physical and mental decline.4:38 pm: Dr. Lance Izumi, Director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute joins the program for a conversation about how a San Francisco public school system has scrapped plans for a pilot equity grading system after backlash from families and local officials.6:05 pm: This hour will feature some of Greg's best conversations from this week that deserve to be heard again. We'll begin with his conversation with Sabrina Schaeffer of the R Street Institute regarding her DC Journal piece in which she writes that President Trump's reform efforts lack a clear message.6:20 pm: We'll listen back to Greg's conversation with Congressman Mike Kennedy regarding the move by the House of Representatives to codify some of the cuts made by DOGE.6:38 pm: We'll have an encore of Greg's conversation with Logan Spena of Alliance Defending Freedom regarding the Supreme Court's refusal to take up a case of censorship in public schools.6:50 pm: We'll listen back to Greg's interview with Tom DiLorenzo, President of the Mises Institute regarding National Public Radio's decision to sue the Trump administration over a loss of federal funding.
The political legacy of Elon Musk, the moral costs of Keynesianism, and the absurdity of Harvard and NPR as public goods.Welcome back to the Power & Market Podcast, a weekly news recap from the Mises Institute's editorial team. This week, Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Connor O'Keeffe discuss the Department of Government Efficiency letdown, dissect the ongoing degeneracy of Keynesian economics, and explore the rising movement to defund elite universities like Harvard. Has the establishment finally overplayed its hand? What's next for higher education? For more information and to subscribe, visit https://Mises.org/P&MPod
We're at another crossroads. There is a growing sense on the Right that we have not solved the inflation and deportation issues. The question is will we make the right plays to achieve them. This begins with a recognition that unless we ignore the courts or strip their jurisdiction in must-pass legislation, this presidency is doomed. Next, we're joined by Alex Pollock, a banking expert at the Mises Institute, who warns that not only have we failed to solve inflation, but some of the current proposals from both parties will further exacerbate it. He explains how the Federal Reserve keeps a Ponzi scheme paid for by consumers in the form of high prices. He also believes that the Fed is fully controlled by Congress and not independent. Relatedly, Pollock believes that complaining about interest rates is addressing the symptom of the very problems created by the "easy money" cartel. Also, he believes it is a mistake to turn Freddie and Fannie back into venture socialist GSE status, which allows for crony private profit off the risk of taxpayers. More easy money and subsidized credit are what got us here; they sure won't solve inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, May 27, 20254:20 pm: Tom DiLorenzo, President of the Mises Institute, joins the show for a conversation about the decision of National Public Radio and several of its member stations to file a lawsuit against President Trump over his order to cut federal funding for public broadcasting.4:38 pm: Sabrina Schaeffer, Vice President of Public Affairs for the R Street Institute joins the show to discuss her piece for the DC Journal in which she writes the Trump administration's government reform efforts lack a clear roadmap to streamlining government.6:05 pm: Utah Congressman Blake Moore joins the show to discuss a bill he's sponsoring that aims to kickstart the production of electronics in the United States, as well as the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill.6:38 pm: Ireland Owens, a reporter with the Daily Caller joins Greg for a conversation about her story on how large corporations have scaled back their financial support of gay pride celebrations in the United States.
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?
In this lecture from the Mises Institute's recent Conference on War Revisionism, McMaken looks at how classical liberals' pro-peace foreign policy was defeated by a century of war propaganda beginning with the First World War. Be 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
In this lecture from the Mises Institute's recent Conference on War Revisionism, McMaken looks at how classical liberals' pro-peace foreign policy was defeated by a century of war propaganda beginning with the First World War. Be 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
Brion McClanahan dismantles the so-called "righteous cause" narrative that shapes modern American history and foreign policy, tracing its roots from Sumner and Lincoln to the war in Iraq.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
Who really caused the violence of Reconstruction? Wanjiru Njoya exposes how federal intervention fueled racial conflict and dismantled the South's social order—challenging modern myths with historical truth.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
Does government-funded science drive progress or distort it? Peter Klein uncovers the hidden costs, cronyism, and political agendas behind the National Science Foundation and federal research funding.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
Military Keynesianism wasn't just economic policy, it was socialism in disguise. Joseph Salerno reveals how John F. Kennedy's economists used war spending and deficits to erode liberty under the guise of stability and growth.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
From Vietnam to Iraq, Pentagon insider Karen Kwiatkowski reveals firsthand how government lies drive America's wars—and how courageous whistleblowers fight back with truth.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
Ryan McMaken discusses Ralph Raico's critique of war propaganda, revealing how states systematically shape history to justify endless conflict—and why revisionism is essential for reclaiming peace and liberty.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
Phillip Tourney provides a first-hand account of the 1967 USS Liberty incident, examining its lasting implications for US foreign policy, governmental transparency, and historical accountability.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
Ron Unz critically reassesses the established narrative of World War II, exploring overlooked historical evidence, scholarly purges, and contested interpretations that significantly redefine our understanding of the conflict.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
Is the Federal Reserve truly independent? Jonathan Newman uncovers the myths behind the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord, revealing the Fed's long history as a willing financier of America's wars and government spending.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17, 2025.
Historian Charles Beard championed continentalism—keeping America out of foreign wars. David Gordon explores Beard's forgotten warnings and their lasting lessons on liberty and foreign policy.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
Did the Marshall Plan save Europe or enrich crony capitalists? Patrick Newman discusses how corporate welfare, hidden deals, and corruption shaped postwar policy, with effects still felt today.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
Endless wars abroad destroy liberty at home. Scott Horton exposes how US foreign policy disasters—from NATO expansion to Ukraine—threaten peace, prosperity, and freedom.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
Why did the South lose the Civil War? Mark Thornton argues Vicksburg—not Gettysburg—was key, revealing how Confederate economic failures sealed their fate.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
Revisionist history isn't denial—it's the pursuit of truth. Tom DiLorenzo exposes the dangerous "Treasury of Virtue" that justifies endless wars and imperialism.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
Ilana Mercer dismantles Israel's "Hasbara" myths, exposing harsh truths behind Gaza's suffering—and the moral complicity of America in enabling atrocities.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
How did the state grow from Machiavelli to World War I? Hunt Tooley reveals the shocking story of how artillery, arms dealers, and bankers turned war into profitable, prolonged carnage.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.
Kelly is joined by Mahid Watkins and Jorge Besada to discuss many topics including Kanye's hit new song, Jorge's writings for the Mises Institute and Mahid's upcoming MMA fight. Episode recorded 5/13/2025.
President of the Mises Institute Tom DiLorenzo discusses his work on US history and economics, and the increasing influence of the Mises Institute and Austrian school economics.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean's four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com
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Is President Trump right about interest rates? Is Fed Chairman Jay Powell making a mistake? Forget the mainstream media talking points. Mark Thornton cuts through the noise to explore the real economic threats facing America. In this episode, Mark dissects how the Fed's monetary policies, not just Trump's tariffs, have created a dangerous Austrian Business Cycle time bomb. Will Powell's rate cuts save the day, or is a recession inevitable? Mark examines key sectors of the S&P 500 to reveal the truth and predict what's coming next.Join us May 15-17, 2025, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, for our Revisionist History of War Conference. This is our first history conference in almost thirty years. For more details and to register, visit https://Mises.org/rhw.Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues
Welcome to the Wake Up show!1st Hour: Murray Sabrin, PhD, is a Mises Institute talking about the economy of Pres. Trumps 1st 100 days. 2nd Hour: US Congressman Juan Ciscomani.3rd Hour: Chris discusses the news of the day.
Fixing the Fed - President Trump's escalating feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has suddenly taken center stage, as the Dow drops major points, the dollar slides and tariffs are set to take effect. What lies ahead for the U.S.? Will Trump's policies usher in a golden age for America, or will the economy turn in a different direction? Attorney Larry Dershem interviews financial expert Todd Sheets https://toddsheetswriter.com/, author of the new book 2008: What Really Happened--Understanding the Great Financial Crisis, who will set the record straight on what needs to be done to fix the Fed. Also, ... The Real Tax Issue is the Federal Budget – Is the federal budget like a runaway train that can't be stopped? How do we reign in the profligate monetary habits of both Democrats and Republicans who continually spend beyond their means? And can DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) help defuse this financial time bomb? Find out answers to these questions and more as we interview Dr. Murray Sabrin of the Mises Institute. https://mises.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why do economists across the spectrum—even Paul Krugman and Karl Marx—support free trade? Mark Thornton explores this surprising consensus. Do tariffs force people to think more like economists, considering long-term ramifications taught by Bastiat and Hazlitt.Is it a true understanding of the Austrian perspective, or just a fleeting moment of clarity? Mark suggests economists often compartmentalize principles, opening the door to conflicting ideologies.Tune in to discover why free trade might be the one issue that forces economists to think straight, and what Austrians can learn from the mainstream.Additional Resources"Why Smart People Are Rightly Confused About Tariffs" (Unanimity, Episode 4): http://mises.org/U4“The Twin Deficits” (Minor Issues, Episode 115): https://mises.org/MI_115"Free Trade in the Twenty-First Century” (Minor Issues, Episode 113): https://mises.org/MI_113"Tariff Increases vs. Tax Cuts" (Minor Issues, Episode 107): https://mises.org/MI_107Join us May 15-17, 2025, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, for our Revisionist History of War Conference. This is our first history conference in almost thirty years. For more details and to register, visit https://Mises.org/rhw.Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues
Amid a storm of global conspiracies, rays of hope break through!A German court exposes the measles myth, shattering pharma liesJay Leno's heartwarming devotion to his wife, Mavis, proves love triumphs over despairCalls to end Gaza's starvation and Ukraine's bloodshedChris Menedis' Why the World Doesn't Make Sense empowers you to reclaim liberty.From debunking eugenics to resisting vaccine registries, look at the power of truth and courage to forge a brighter, freer tomorrow2:43 Shadow Bans: Faking Free SpeechThe mask is off! Elon Musk's self-proclaimed “free speech” haven, Twitter, is exposed as a digital dictatorship where dissenters are crushed with ruthless shadow bans. The New York Times and leftist media suddenly get interested in censorship when it's Musk doing it. Yet they can't hide their hatred of free speech even as they point out his hypocrisy 11:20 Elon Musk's Scheme to Use ‘Small Business' Ploy to Snag Federal CashAnd the CEO of this Musk company is head of DOGE! How many “small businesses” do you know that raised $675 MILLION? 16:06 The UK's Secretive ARIA: DARPA's Sinister Twin With a jaw-dropping £800 million taxpayer-funded war chest, ARIA—more clandestine than DARPA itself—pours cash into chilling projects like brain-interfacing neurotech, AI domination, and geoengineering It's purely coincidental that it mirrors Musk's focus and X Prize schemes and transhumanist ventures. This cabal of elites operates as a financial black hole, exempt from scrutiny and accountability. 22:13 Netflix CEO on Killing Movie Theaters and a Hint of “Smart Cities"The curtain's falling on the iconic movie theater. It's another facet of the demise of physical & communal experience as virtual reality and isolation replace them. 27:27 Real ID and the Real Idea Behind It Just as the Federal Reserve injects cash into the system through banks, the federal government injects tyranny through the TSA as its test site and Real ID is the next shoe to drop. What will it do and how will it be used? Enacted 20 years ago as an accomplice to the sinister PREP Act, why did the feds wait 20 years if it was a “national security” emergency? It's about to roll out in a couple of weeks with Trump's silent approval as his followers sleep. Will you trade liberty for a gold-star of safety? 41:06 Airport Tyranny: German Teen Girls Treated Like Terrorists & Terrorized by US Govt Two German teen backpackers, aged 18 and 19, were brutally arrested, strip-searched, and deported from Hawaii for not having a hotel room. Meanwhile, Trump's administration shrugs off wrongful deportations, stonewalls mistakes, and floats sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons 51:35 Thank you to supporters 55:51 New York's Adult Vaccine Registry and RFKj's Timidity on mRNA for Children RFK Jr. timidly calls for the CDC to stop pushing Trump's mRNA bioweapon on kids but won't stop it New York's sinister desire to track every adult's vaccine status is back, this time with a label designed to inspire the partisan mandate mob — the “RFK Jr. Act” 1:03:42 Measles Myth Busted: German Supreme Court Shocks World, Upholds Claim Virus Doesn't Exist In a bombshell ruling, Germany's Supreme Court backed microbiologist's audacious claim that the measles virus is a medical mirage, sparking a global uproar! The €100,000 challenge to prove the virus's existence went unmet, exposing the shaky foundations of germ theory and the pharmaceutical empire. From fabricated microscope images to unproven HIV claims, the medical-industrial complex's lies are unraveling. 1:16:57 New York Times' Writer Asks: ‘What Do I Owe This Cluster of Cells'? NYT shockingly debates the worth of human embryos, callously labeled as mere “clusters of cells” in a world of IVF and lab-grown babies. This is the foundation of eugenics, slavery, and war, stripping humanity from humans 1:33:11 Jay Leno's Heartwarming Vow to Care for His Dementia-Stricken WifeAfter 45 years of marriage, the comedy legend opens his heart about caring for his wife, Mavis, following her devastating dementia diagnosis. He chooses love. Be inspired by this tear-jerking tale of loyalty and laughter 1:36:27 “Public” Schools Exposed: Reform is a Red HerringA jaw-dropping wake-up call from Lew Rockwell and the Mises Institute 1:50:48 “Vlad STOP!” - While Ben-Gvir Plans to Bomb Food & ChildrenWhile Trump pleads for peace in Ukraine, decrying deaths in Kyiv, he turns a blind eye to Israel's U.S.-backed slaughter in Gaza, where 38 Palestinians, including charred children, die in a single day. As Israeli minister Ben-Gvir feasts at Mar-a-Lago with GOP who he says approve of his plotting to bomb Gaza's food supplies. 2:02:51 Unveiling the Collapse: Chris Menedis Exposes Why the World's Gone Mad and How to Reclaim Your LibertyFrom the erosion of personal sovereignty to the looming threat of digital currencies and weaponized money, Chris Menedis' groundbreaking book, Why the World Doesn't Make Sense: Reclaiming the Liberty You Didn't Know You Lost empowers you with the tools to break free, think critically, and forge a path to financial and personal independence 2:52:55 Did the White House Tip Off Wall Street? Fox News' Charles Gasparino drops a bombshell which opponents of Trump say was indicative of insider trading, but which Gasparino denies While they exchange accusations, everyone ignores the REAL issue and why they can't get a trade dealIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.
Amid a storm of global conspiracies, rays of hope break through!A German court exposes the measles myth, shattering pharma liesJay Leno's heartwarming devotion to his wife, Mavis, proves love triumphs over despairCalls to end Gaza's starvation and Ukraine's bloodshedChris Menedis' Why the World Doesn't Make Sense empowers you to reclaim liberty.From debunking eugenics to resisting vaccine registries, look at the power of truth and courage to forge a brighter, freer tomorrow2:43 Shadow Bans: Faking Free SpeechThe mask is off! Elon Musk's self-proclaimed “free speech” haven, Twitter, is exposed as a digital dictatorship where dissenters are crushed with ruthless shadow bans. The New York Times and leftist media suddenly get interested in censorship when it's Musk doing it. Yet they can't hide their hatred of free speech even as they point out his hypocrisy 11:20 Elon Musk's Scheme to Use ‘Small Business' Ploy to Snag Federal CashAnd the CEO of this Musk company is head of DOGE! How many “small businesses” do you know that raised $675 MILLION? 16:06 The UK's Secretive ARIA: DARPA's Sinister Twin With a jaw-dropping £800 million taxpayer-funded war chest, ARIA—more clandestine than DARPA itself—pours cash into chilling projects like brain-interfacing neurotech, AI domination, and geoengineering It's purely coincidental that it mirrors Musk's focus and X Prize schemes and transhumanist ventures. This cabal of elites operates as a financial black hole, exempt from scrutiny and accountability. 22:13 Netflix CEO on Killing Movie Theaters and a Hint of “Smart Cities"The curtain's falling on the iconic movie theater. It's another facet of the demise of physical & communal experience as virtual reality and isolation replace them. 27:27 Real ID and the Real Idea Behind It Just as the Federal Reserve injects cash into the system through banks, the federal government injects tyranny through the TSA as its test site and Real ID is the next shoe to drop. What will it do and how will it be used? Enacted 20 years ago as an accomplice to the sinister PREP Act, why did the feds wait 20 years if it was a “national security” emergency? It's about to roll out in a couple of weeks with Trump's silent approval as his followers sleep. Will you trade liberty for a gold-star of safety? 41:06 Airport Tyranny: German Teen Girls Treated Like Terrorists & Terrorized by US Govt Two German teen backpackers, aged 18 and 19, were brutally arrested, strip-searched, and deported from Hawaii for not having a hotel room. Meanwhile, Trump's administration shrugs off wrongful deportations, stonewalls mistakes, and floats sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons 51:35 Thank you to supporters 55:51 New York's Adult Vaccine Registry and RFKj's Timidity on mRNA for Children RFK Jr. timidly calls for the CDC to stop pushing Trump's mRNA bioweapon on kids but won't stop it New York's sinister desire to track every adult's vaccine status is back, this time with a label designed to inspire the partisan mandate mob — the “RFK Jr. Act” 1:03:42 Measles Myth Busted: German Supreme Court Shocks World, Upholds Claim Virus Doesn't Exist In a bombshell ruling, Germany's Supreme Court backed microbiologist's audacious claim that the measles virus is a medical mirage, sparking a global uproar! The €100,000 challenge to prove the virus's existence went unmet, exposing the shaky foundations of germ theory and the pharmaceutical empire. From fabricated microscope images to unproven HIV claims, the medical-industrial complex's lies are unraveling. 1:16:57 New York Times' Writer Asks: ‘What Do I Owe This Cluster of Cells'? NYT shockingly debates the worth of human embryos, callously labeled as mere “clusters of cells” in a world of IVF and lab-grown babies. This is the foundation of eugenics, slavery, and war, stripping humanity from humans 1:33:11 Jay Leno's Heartwarming Vow to Care for His Dementia-Stricken WifeAfter 45 years of marriage, the comedy legend opens his heart about caring for his wife, Mavis, following her devastating dementia diagnosis. He chooses love. Be inspired by this tear-jerking tale of loyalty and laughter 1:36:27 “Public” Schools Exposed: Reform is a Red HerringA jaw-dropping wake-up call from Lew Rockwell and the Mises Institute 1:50:48 “Vlad STOP!” - While Ben-Gvir Plans to Bomb Food & ChildrenWhile Trump pleads for peace in Ukraine, decrying deaths in Kyiv, he turns a blind eye to Israel's U.S.-backed slaughter in Gaza, where 38 Palestinians, including charred children, die in a single day. As Israeli minister Ben-Gvir feasts at Mar-a-Lago with GOP who he says approve of his plotting to bomb Gaza's food supplies. 2:02:51 Unveiling the Collapse: Chris Menedis Exposes Why the World's Gone Mad and How to Reclaim Your LibertyFrom the erosion of personal sovereignty to the looming threat of digital currencies and weaponized money, Chris Menedis' groundbreaking book, Why the World Doesn't Make Sense: Reclaiming the Liberty You Didn't Know You Lost empowers you with the tools to break free, think critically, and forge a path to financial and personal independence 2:52:55 Did the White House Tip Off Wall Street? Fox News' Charles Gasparino drops a bombshell which opponents of Trump say was indicative of insider trading, but which Gasparino denies While they exchange accusations, everyone ignores the REAL issue and why they can't get a trade dealIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.
Guest Murray Sabrin, Mises Institute, joins to discuss latest federal budget conversations. Discussion of budget deficit, DOGE findings, cutting social programs, and more. Can we finally get a balanced budget and shift away from government funding social programs? Earth day was taken to...a whole new level. Discussion of latest AI technology that can...talk to trees?
The Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) crowd prides itself on fidelity to actual history. But Murphy shows how leading MMT guru Randall Wray completely distorts his discussion of two historical episodes in his college lecture.Wray, "Modern Money Theory for Beginners": Mises.org/HAP496aThe NBER Paper on Colonial Virginia's Money Regime: Mises.org/HAP496bNPR Planet Money, "A Giant Stone Coin At The Bottom Of The Sea": Mises.org/HAP496cMilton Friedman, "The Island Of Stone Money": Mises.org/HAP496dBob's Article, "MMT and Treasury Debt Payoff": Mises.org/HAP496eThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFreeJoin the Mises Institute on April 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, as we expose the danger and waste of bureaucracy: Mises.org/Phoenix25
In this episode, Mark Thornton explores the looming threat of hyperinflation in the US. With the national debt soaring past $33 trillion and future obligations exceeding $100 trillion, can America avoid a financial crisis where prices skyrocket out of control?Mark examines historical hyperinflations in leading economies like France and Germany, and how excessive government spending and debt played a role. Drawing on the insights of Ludwig von Mises, Mark dissects the three phases of inflation and what happens when the public loses faith in holding money.Is hyperinflation merely an accounting problem, or does it portend economic ruin and societal breakdown? Tune in to find out, and to explore the potential consequences for our future.Additional Resources“Hyperinflation, Money Demand, and the Crack-Up Boom” by Thorsten Polleit: mises.org/MI_116_A"Hyperinflation and the Destruction of Human Personality” by Joseph T. Salerno: mises.org/MI_116_BFurther Readings on Hyperinflation (Oxford University Mises Society): mises.org/MI_116_CEconomic Policy: Thoughts for Today and Tomorrow by Ludwig von Mises: mises.org/MI_116_DThe Theory of Money and Credit by Ludwig von Mises: mises.org/MI_116_EJoin us May 15-17, 2025, at the Mises Institute for our Revisionist History of War Conference. This is our first history conference in almost 30 years. For more details and to register, visit https://Mises.org/rhw.Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues
The Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) crowd prides itself on fidelity to actual history. But Murphy shows how leading MMT guru Randall Wray completely distorts his discussion of two historical episodes in his college lecture.Wray, "Modern Money Theory for Beginners": Mises.org/HAP496aThe NBER Paper on Colonial Virginia's Money Regime: Mises.org/HAP496bNPR Planet Money, "A Giant Stone Coin At The Bottom Of The Sea": Mises.org/HAP496cMilton Friedman, "The Island Of Stone Money": Mises.org/HAP496dBob's Article, "MMT and Treasury Debt Payoff": Mises.org/HAP496eThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFreeJoin the Mises Institute on April 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, as we expose the danger and waste of bureaucracy: Mises.org/Phoenix25
Mentor Sessions Ep.007: Unravel the Mysteries of Money and Economics with Dr. Robert P. Murphy!Dive into the fascinating world of money creation, central banks, and the shifting global economy in this must-watch episode! Dr. Robert P. Murphy, a PhD economist from NYU and Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, explains how US dollars are created, why the US dollar's reign as the global reserve currency is declining, and what Bitcoin means for the future of money. From the role of commercial banks in expanding the money supply to the flaws in Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), the Chicago School, and Keynesian economics, this video breaks it all down. Curious about inflation, monetary policy, or how to prepare for a Bitcoin standard? Whether you're an economics enthusiast or a Bitcoin beginner, this episode offers clear, actionable insights into the monetary system and cryptocurrency's rise as sound money.Chapters:• 00:00 - Episode IntroductionThe video kicks off with introductory clips previewing key topics like Bitcoin and the US dollar.• 01:15 - The Origins of MoneyDr. Murphy dives into the historical evolution from barter to fiat systems.• 06:30 - Modern Banking ExplainedLearn the mechanics of fractional reserve banking and central bank policies.• 12:00 - Economic Growth and Money SupplyAn Austrian economics take on whether an economy needs more money to grow.• 18:45 - Bitcoin's Monetary PotentialExplore Bitcoin's fixed supply and its implications for the future of money.• 25:00 - Shifts in Global CurrencySigns of a changing monetary landscape and the decline of the US dollar.• 35:30 - Austrian vs. Mainstream EconomicsA comparison of Austrian economics to Keynesian and other mainstream approaches.• 50:00 - Steps Toward Sound MoneyActionable advice for preparing for a future with sound money.About Dr. Robert P. Murphy: • Mises Institute Profile: https://mises.org/profile/robert-p-murphy• Infineo Website: https://infineo.io/• Human Action Podcast: https://mises.org/library/human-action-podcast• Follow Dr. Murphy on X: https://x.com/BobMurphyEconSchedule a Free Discovery Session with Nathan to learn more about how Bitcoin Mentor can Fast-Track your Bitcoin Education and Level Up your Self-Custody Security: https://bitcoinmentor.io/?fluent-booking=calendar&host=nathan-1712797202&event=30minStruggling to explain Bitcoin to friends and family without losing them to complexity or misinformation? Blockhunters - The Bitcoin Board Game is your solution—a fast-paced, strategic game crafted by Bitcoin enthusiasts to make learning about Bitcoin fun and effortless. Through real-world stories like the García family battling hyperinflation or Omar escaping the CFA franc system, players build a blockchain, protect private keys, and compete for block rewards in just 30 minutes. It's the ultimate tool for orangepilling at meetups, game nights, or casual gatherings—no preaching required. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code BTCMENTOR for 10% off to start sparking Bitcoin curiosity today!FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway:New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click here: https://bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-moneyBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/Subscribe to Mentor Sessions:Don't miss out—subscribe and follow us: BTC Sessions: x.com/BTCsessionsNathan: x.com/theBTCmentorGary: x.com/GaryLeeNYC#Economics #Bitcoin #Blockchain #MonetarySystem #CentralBanks #USDollar #BitcoinEducation #LearnBitcoin #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Finance #Money #RobertPMurphy #BobMurphyEcon #BitcoinPodcast #Freedom #Podcast #MentorSessions #btcryptoinprice
You've heard endless debate about the trade deficit, but what about its evil twin, the budget deficit? In this episode, Mark Thornton untangles the truth behind the so-called “twin deficits,” revealing why trade imbalances aren't necessarily bad, and how government borrowing distorts investment, fuels inflation, and weakens long-term prosperity. Mark cuts through the economic fog and shows what's really dragging us down.Additional Resources“Trade Deficits and Fiat Currencies” by Robert Murphy: mises.org/MI_115_A“The Evil Twins: U.S. Federal Budget Deficits and U.S. Trade” by Jane L. Johnson: mises.org/MI_115_B“The Twin Deficits” by Gary North: mises.org/MI_115_C"A Dollar as Good as Gold" by Lewis E. Lehrman: mises.org/MI_115_DJoin the Mises Institute on April 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, as we expose the danger and waste of bureaucracy: Mises.org/Phoenix25Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/MinorIssues
Tom DiLorenzo, President of the Mises Institute, tells Shaun he is confused on what Trump is doing with tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Insider trading?! That's Nancy Pelosi, not President Trump! PLUS, Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, tells Shaun about Trump's massive changes in climate and energy policy. And Tom DiLorenzo, President of the Mises Institute, tells Shaun he is confused on what Trump is doing with tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's podcast is titled “Is Capitalism the Cause or the Solution to the Financial Crisis?” Recorded in 2009, Dennis McCuistion, former Clinical Professor of Corporate Governance and Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas, Steve Forbes, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Forbes Magazine, and Tom Woods, author and Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute examine whether capitalism was the cause of the 2008 financial crisis or if it could be the solution to the economic problems. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media …
In this episode, Bob breaks down the Triffin dilemma, explaining why it's wrong to assume that maintaining global reserve currency status requires ever-increasing U.S. trade deficits. He shows that America's chronic deficits are driven more by government spending and fiat money than by global necessity, making the case that returning to fiscal discipline and sound money—not tariffs—is the key to reversing America's economic decline.Bob and Jonathan Newman on Misleading Charts: Mises.org/HAP495aHow Economists Evaluate Tariffs Versus Income Taxes: Mises.org/HAP495bThe St. Louis Federal Reserve Article on Historical U.S. Trade Deficits: Mises.org/HAP495cThe Charts Referenced in this Episode: Mises.org/HAP495dSaez and Zucman, "The Rise of Income and Wealth Inequality in America": Mises.org/HAP495eTrump's Remarks on the US being a "Tariff-Backed Nation": Mises.org/HAP495fThe Tucker Carlson Show with Bob Lighthizer: Mises.org/HAP495gThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFreeJoin the Mises Institute on April 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, as we expose the danger and waste of bureaucracy: Mises.org/Phoenix25
Scott is joined by Jeff Deist to talk about the political situation we find ourselves in and how it should impact the strategies used to push for more liberty at home and fewer interventions abroad. They discuss Trump's foreign policy, tariffs, the national debt and more. Discussed on the show: Ex America by Garet Garrett The Great Deformation by David Stockman Jeff Deist is General Counsel of Monetary Metals. He previously worked as President of the Mises Institute, where he serves as a writer, public speaker, and advocate for property, markets, and civil society and as a longtime advisor and chief of staff to Congressman Ron Paul, for whom he wrote hundreds of articles and speeches. Follow him on Twitter @jeffdeist. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Download Episode. Scott is joined by Jeff Deist to talk about the political situation we find ourselves in and how it should impact the strategies used to push for more liberty at home and fewer interventions abroad. They discuss Trump's foreign policy, tariffs, the national debt and more. Discussed on the show: Ex America by Garet Garrett The Great Deformation by David Stockman Jeff Deist is General Counsel of Monetary Metals. He previously worked as President of the Mises Institute, where he serves as a writer, public speaker, and advocate for property, markets, and civil society and as a longtime advisor and chief of staff to Congressman Ron Paul, for whom he wrote hundreds of articles and speeches. Follow him on Twitter @jeffdeist. This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Roberts and Robers Brokerage Incorporated; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; Libertas Bella; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott. Get Scott's interviews before anyone else! Subscribe to the Substack. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjY
Jonathan Newman joins Bob to discuss the debate between Austrians and MMTers on the origins of money. In the Anti-MMT panel at the Austrian Economics Research Conference (AERC), Jonathan presented his research on the archeological evidence that silver was used as money in ancient Mesopotamia and how the evidence vindicates Menger's theory on the origins of money. Jonathan and Bob walk through various MMT responses and make the case that the Austrian school is especially suited to critique Modern Monetary Theory.The Anti-MMT Panel from the 2025 AERC: Mises.org/HAP494aElon Musk and Ted Cruz Discussing "Magic Money Computers": Mises.org/HAP494bJonathan's Overwhelming Evidence that Silver was Money in Ancient Mesopotamia: Mises.org/HAP494cThe X Thread by Patricia Pino on the Measure of Value of Money: Mises.org/HAP494dBob's "Origin of the Specie" in The American Conservative: Mises.org/HAP494eR.A Radford's "The Economic Organization of a P.O.W. Camp": Mises.org/HAP494fThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFreeJoin the Mises Institute on April 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, as we expose the danger and waste of bureaucracy: Mises.org/Phoenix25
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Patrick Newman joins Bob to discuss one of his talks at the Austrian Economics Research Conference (AERC), where he explained that Simon Kuznets–who developed the method of calculating GNP and GDP statistics–had serious doubts about how to include government expenditures.Patrick's Talk at the 2025 AERC: Mises.org/HAP493aRothbard's Man, Economy, and State: Mises.org/HAP493bBob's 2014 Talk on the Great Depression: Mises.org/HAP493cThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFreeJoin the Mises Institute on April 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, as we expose the danger and waste of bureaucracy: Mises.org/Phoenix25
So Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is now a hero, but Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) deserves a primary?Sadly, Trump is repeating the mistakes of his first term by demanding that conservatives in Congress undermine his own stated agenda. Also, what ever happened to banning mRNA?Next, we tackle the housing crisis caused by government with banking and housing expert Alex Pollock of the Mises Institute. Alex explains the entire nature and history of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginne Mae, and the FHA and how they are inflating the housing market by backing mortgages that are insolvent. Along with the Federal Reserve, they are the source of the housing crisis. Now is the time to unwind them completely, not return them to a venture socialism public-private partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices