Episodes

  • A Backwards History of Money

    A Backwards History of Money
    Jul 1 2026
    Money did originate from the state, no matter how many times contemporary monetary theorists might claim otherwise. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/backwards-history-money
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    12 mins
  • The Supreme Court and the Supreme Fed

    The Supreme Court and the Supreme Fed
    Jul 1 2026
    With its new ruling in Trump v. Cook, the Supreme Court demonstrates it does not understand central banking or the Fed. Clarence Thomas, however, saw through the Fed’s lies. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/supreme-court-and-supreme-fed
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    8 mins
  • The Birthright Citizenship Ruling Will Create More Conflict over Immigration

    The Birthright Citizenship Ruling Will Create More Conflict over Immigration
    Jul 1 2026
    This decision—as with birthright citizenship in general—will increase political conflict over the presence of foreign nationals—both legal and illegal—within the United States. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/birthright-citizenship-ruling-will-create-more-conflict-over-immigration
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    13 mins
  • Birthright Citizenship and the Supreme Court

    Birthright Citizenship and the Supreme Court
    Jul 3 2026
    Automatic citizenship for the children of foreign nationals on US soil will only further politicize immigration and increase calls for more limits on migrants in the US. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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    19 mins
  • It’s the Fourth of July! Why Am I Sad?

    It’s the Fourth of July! Why Am I Sad?
    Jul 4 2026
    The US “celebrates” its 250th birthday today, but not everyone is celebrating. We bring back a classic from 10 years ago that is even more relevant today. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/its-fourth-july-why-am-i-sad
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    15 mins
  • Surprise, Surprise. Government Capital Stock Is Deteriorating

    Surprise, Surprise. Government Capital Stock Is Deteriorating
    Jul 2 2026
    Despite the eternal promises of members of Congress, government office space is rapidly deteriorating. Unfortunately, Congress has no plans to deal with the problem. All of this is easily explained by Austrian economics. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/surprise-surprise-government-capital-stock-deteriorating
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    15 mins
  • Culture, the State, and the Problem of Liberty

    Culture, the State, and the Problem of Liberty
    Jul 2 2026
    The modern state has become not only the guardian of political order but also the architect of cultural identity. We must separate culture from the state. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/culture-state-and-problem-liberty
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    10 mins
  • Why History Refuses to Stay Planned

    Why History Refuses to Stay Planned
    Jul 2 2026
    As technology and AI grow more sophisticated, people commonly believe that they also are eliminating uncertainty. Nothing could be further from the truth. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-history-refuses-stay-planned
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    14 mins