Radio Rothbard

We're now living in Biden's America. But what does that mean? It means a continuation of trends already in place: the long slow decline of America's institutions, and the public's faith in them.

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Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss five reasons why Rothbard's work is so memorable. From his fearlessness in the face of opposition, to his commitment to peace and decency, Rothbard provides us with a model of principled scholarship.

"Nations by Consent": Mises.org/RR_54_02

Egalitarianism as a Revolt Against Nature, and Other Essays: Mises.org/RR_54_03

"A Strategy for the Right": Mises.org/RR_54_04

A History of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II: Mises.org/RR_54_05

An Austrian Perspective on the History of Economic Thought, Volume 1: Economic Thought Before Adam Smith: Mises.org/RR_54_06

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Tho Bishop and Zachary Yost join Ryan McMaken to discuss covid politics in three states, and whether anyone is paying any attention to social distancing rules anymore. 

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After decades of financialization and government favors, Wall Street now has little to do with free, functioning markets anymore and has largely become an adjunct of the central bank. Today, entrepreneurship is out, and bailouts are in.

"Financialization: Why the Financial Sector Now Rules the Global Economy" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_52_Article

"Monetary Policy and Inequality" Karl-Friedrich Israel: Mises.org/RR_52_Video

"Speaking Truth to Monetary Power" by Lew Rockwell: Mises.org/RR_52_Article2

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We're supposed to believe that with Trump gone, political discourse will now be more honest and accurate. The reality is the Washington establishment is built on lies and myths and conspiracy theories. Here are just a few of them, from Russiagate to government spending.

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Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss some of the new policies the Biden administration wants to inflict on us, on topics ranging from Bitcoin to foreign policy.

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Democrats and anti-Trump GOP leaders are calling the Capitol riot a "coup" and "treason." This is in part because if Washington politicians can portray the riot as a grave threat, they can use the riot as an excuse to greatly expand federal power.

"There Is No Such Thing as Treason" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_49_01

"The Capitol Riot Wasn’t a Coup. It Wasn't Even Close." by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_49_02

"The Truth about January 6, and Where We Should Go from Here" by Lew Rockwell: Mises.org/RR_49_03

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The United States has gone through at least six "party systems." Populism, war, or economic crises usually trigger a change from one system to another. Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop host Patrick Newman.

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Jeff Deist, Ryan McMaken, and Tho Bishop discuss Wednesday's takeover of the US capitol building. What are the potential long term effects, and just how much of a double standard does the American media have? 

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