David is joined this week by one of his very favorite scholars, thinkers, and writers, Yuval Levin of the American Enterprise Institute. Their discussion covers a wide array of topics, including what really matters in the contemporary debate over markets -- that is, anthropology, mediating institutions, moral formation, and growth as a moral good. The two of them feel comfortable criticizing Aristotle, but all toward the aim of a free and virtuous society.

Episode 52: The Great Divide in Economics Is Different Than You Think

American prosperity was built on a foundation of free markets and free people. But, with inflation on the rise and a struggling market, many in America’s political class are attempting to recycle failed socialist ideas and calling for government intervention in nearly every aspect of American life. In this National Review Capital Matters podcast, presented by the National Review Institute, financier David Bahnsen hosts interviews with the nation’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial commentators. Tune in to hear guests such as Larry Kudlow, Steve Forbes, and Art Laffer present a practical and moral vindication of America’s capitalist way of life.

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David holds the microphone himself today, taking advantage of his 50th birthday to look at what 50 years of progress in capital markets in our country has meant to the cause of human flourishing. In a time where many use class warfare or dumbed-down sentimentality to demonize financial markets, David lets history render its empirical verdict as to how capital markets have enhanced human flourishing, and does so with a nod to trade-offs and a full cost-benefits analysis. The results speak for themselves: Fifty more years of growing, robust, free, innovative capital markets, please.

Episode 172: Fifty Years of Capital Markets

David is joined by Dr. David Legates and Dr. Cal Beisner for a discussion of their new book, "Climate and Energy," and a discussion of the very subjects of climate and energy. What will the impact be on the poor if environmental extremists get their way? Why has the scientific community become such a strong advocate of censorship versus open debate on this issue? What do we think about coal, natural gas, and nuclear when thinking about energy policy? This is a comprehensive, balanced, well-reasoned discussion on one of the most important topics in contemporary society.

Episode 171: Climate and Energy

David is joined this week by John Tamny of RealClearMarkets and Jack Ryan of REX, the co-authors of the brand new, magnificent book, "Bringing Adam Smith into the American Home: A Case Against Home Ownership." They discuss the cartel that is the National Association of Realtors and why mobility, dynamism, and free enterprise benefit from people who can move around and do things. It is a controversial, riveting discussion.

Episode 170: An Investment You Pay Money to Own?

David is joined again by Dr. Samuel Gregg, recent recipient of the 2024 Bradley Prize, for a thorough discussion of what ails China’s economy and why U.S. industrial policy would prove to be a huge and unnecessary mistake. A little Japanese history is on display, and the two friends also have a bigger-picture discussion of the cultural forces that do the most damage to economic growth.

Episode 169: Déjà vu and Demography

David is joined this week by Danielle DiMartino Booth, one of his favorite Fed critics, and now his new favorite critic of those who steal from taxpayers.

Episode 52: The Great Divide in Economics Is Different Than You Think

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