Recorded at the Mises Circle in Seattle, 14 September 2019. Includes an introduction by Jeff Deist.

The resurgent claim that the modern economy was built on slavery is yet another attempt to attack capitalism while also claiming "we are all to blame" for slavery. The slave owners of old tried a very similar tactic.

Bob Murphy uses examples from Dan Carlin’s amazing podcast, Hardcore History, to illustrate the flaws with state-provided military services.

"Libertarianism" is very much a part of what is now known as "classical" liberalism — the influential free-market ideology of the nineteenth century whose effects and legacy are still felt today.

Bob Murphy and Robert Anthony Peters discuss acting and his latest short film, Tank Man.

Global branding expert Trini Amador explains how every business can methodically build a strong brand to deliver consumer value and unleash cash flow.

Professor Walter Block joins Jeff Deist for a fantastic in-depth discussion of Henry Hazlitt and his work.

Jay Kempton shares insights from his recent efforts to turn employers away from the wasteful and corrupt health insurance benefit model.

Hunter Hastings and Per Bylund discuss the critical importance of executional excellence and how to achieve it.

Bob Murphy discusses the Mises-Hayek theory of the boom-bust cycle, and explains the predictive power of an "inverted yield curve".