Returning guest, Andy Clarkson, talks about his trip to Austin for the groundbreaking of the Ayn Rand Center. Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services: Shouldn’t You Really Know Better After All This Time? (August 3, 2022) Andy Clarkson on Exalted Moments (November 21, 2021) Back To The Dark Ages With Dennis Prager (August 1, 2021) Don’t Bite Into The Jordan Peterson Marshmallow (June 1, 2021) Interview with Andy Clarkson (January 21, 2021) Photos From Ayn Rand Cent

Jim Brown says the main point is that the government will likely use financial repression, letting inflation rise while keeping interest rates low, to shrink its huge, effectively unpayable debt. He explains that many people, including experts, do not understand how money is created and that this ignorance is dangerous. We discuss how new tools such as payment stablecoins can act as a new form of money and help the government borrow more cheaply. Jim warns that this approach quietly erodes saver

In our conversation with Mark Shupe, author of "The Moneyball Method: A Middle-Class Manifesto for Objective Investing," we delve into the essential principles of objective investing and the fallacies surrounding traditional financial advice. Shupe elucidates the significance of understanding money, prices, markets, and profits, emphasizing that money should not be demonized but rather respected for its role in facilitating production and value creation. He introduces the concept of "risk capaci

The pivotal discourse of this podcast episode centers around the moral justification of wealth, particularly in the context of Elon Musk's substantial net worth. We engage in a profound exploration of the notion that productive individuals, such as Musk, who contribute to societal advancement through innovation and economic growth, possess an inherent right to the riches they accrue. Our guest, Brian Simpson, an esteemed economics professor, articulates the necessity to defend the rights of suc

In this enlightening discussion, we engage once more with the esteemed Kyle Kirschling, who elaborates on his groundbreaking project, Gravitator, which seeks to revolutionize urban mass transit through innovative infrastructure. Kirschling shares his insights on the paramount importance of enhancing speed and efficiency in transportation systems, contending that such advancements can significantly expand opportunities for urban dwellers. He draws upon his extensive experience with the New York

This podcast episode features a compelling dialogue with the esteemed returning guest, Ray Niles, who elucidates the intricate themes surrounding his recent articles published in his Substack newsletter, "Capital Thoughts." We delve deeply into the nuanced concepts of cronyism and the fallacy of perfect competition, both of which serve as critical analyses of fundamental economic principles. Niles draws a striking analogy between the First Amendment and economic liberty, advocating for a separat