Capital Record

David is joined this week by Richard Reinsch of the American Institute for Economic Research. They talk through the arguments of “right-wing progressives” and analyze what makes them tick. They use economic thinking to unpack trade, so-called financialization, and the challenges of teenage smartphone use. It will encourage you that this is an argument the advocates of freedom will win, as “freedom is sown in the nature of man."

Getting the correct economic framework necessary to optimize virtue and liberty does not create a good foundation -- it stems from one. A philosophical commitment rooted in truth is the sine qua non to avoiding the perilous trap of statism so many are running into headfirst. For those committed to a virtuous liberty, first principles lead to an economic framework. Andrew Sandlin of the Center for Cultural Leadership makes this case and then some during this robust conversation with David.

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.