David recaps last week’s debate with Oren Cass on the role of public policy in economic life, offers five principles to consider for the use of the state in a market economy, and offers five problems with the new right’s newfound fondness of state interventions.

David is joined this week by Barry Ritholtz, host of the 'Masters of the Universe' podcast at Bloomberg, best-selling author, and founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management. David and Barry walk through how one navigates capital markets with and without a political lens, the difference between is and what ought to be, and how Howard Stern fits into the modern popularity of podcasting. It’s a deep and wide conversation!

David is joined this week by Dr. Andrew Abela, dean of the Busch School of Business at Catholic University, for a fascinating conversation on the challenges of teaching enterprise, business, and free markets in today’s higher-education environment. Economics, theology, and prudence all in one -- this is a clear and succinct conversation you will not want to miss.

David is joined this week by former vice chairman of Morgan Stanley, Paul Hatch. Paul's 40 years of experience on Wall Street and background as a naval officer provide a fitting backdrop for a conversation on Wall Street, markets, and where incentives matter in capital markets. It is both a business reunion for David and Paul and a thrilling conversation for listeners.

David is joined by Ash Bennington, author of the brand new book, 'Crypto Crackup.' They go on a deep walk through the FTX/SBF drama, consider what it says about “effective altruism,” and discuss why you shouldn’t ever trust anyone wearing cargo shorts.

David is joined this week by David Malpass, immediate past president of the World Bank, and long-time distinguished economist through multiple presidential administrations. They discuss the role of excessive government debt in impeding developed and developing nation’s growth, the underrated need for a strong and stable currency, and the lessons learned out of his extensive public- and private-sector service when it comes to optimal conditions for economic growth. This is not an episode to miss.

State taxes, property taxes, income taxes, sales taxes -- it’s all just so much fun. But as David and new Capital Record guest, EJ Antoni of the Heritage Foundation, discuss how not all taxes are created equal in their impact or popularity.

David talks to Capital Record listeners about the capital stress the bond market is under as yields are flying high and people want to know why. This podcast exists to defend capital markets, and sometimes that means a finance nerd like David need to do a little explaining. This is a short but sweet episode, and you will want to understand what is going on.

David is joined by the brilliant and thoughtful economist Dr. Alex Salter for a discussion on liberty and virtue and the aim of human dignity. This is a theological, economic, and historical conversation you will find engaging.

David is joined by five-time CR guest Sam Rines, the first to earn the special jacket, for a really deep and informative dive into oil prices, their causes and effects, their economic impact, and so much more related to the U.S. energy story.