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The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro-libertarian lens.
The Human Action Podcast
The Human Action Podcast
Tackling More of Robert Reich’s 'Economic Myths'
5 JUL 2024 · Are wealthy people getting wealthier because they work harder? Dr. Jonathan Newman is back on the show to discuss Robert Reich's latest videos about debunking economic myths.Robert Reich incorrectly blames the free market when businesses act on incentives provided by the government. He condenses this information into short, impactful videos for his audience. However, most of what Reich talks about isn't really economics. And when he does discuss economics, he relies on flawed assumptions that have been meticulously refuted over the past century. Bob and Dr. Newman dissect the misconceptions and provide some insights.
- Robert Reich's "Debunking Economic Myths" Episode 3: https://Mises.org/HAP455a
- Robert Reich's "Debunking Economic Myths" Episode 4: https://Mises.org/HAP455b
- Dr. Newman's Post on Reich's Episode 5: https://Mises.org/HAP455c
Join us in October for a weekend of celebration at the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Registration is open for Mises Members at https://Mises.org/SS24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
Why Assange Was Released
28 JUN 2024 · Kyle Anzalone from AntiWar.com and the Libertarian Institute joins Bob to discuss the timeline of Wikileaks and why the US government disliked Julian Assange.This week, Assange was offered his freedom in exchange for admitting to espionage charges, but what exactly did he do? And how can the US prosecute Assange when he is not a US citizen? Bob and Kyle review the facts, including how Wikileaks began, the information they leaked, and the reasons behind Julian Assange's arrest.
- Kyles Article on AntiWar.com: https://Mises.org/HAP454a
- Kyle's Libertarian Institute Page: https://Mises.org/HAP454b
Join us in October for a weekend of celebration at the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Registration is open for Mises Members at https://Mises.org/SS24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
Why the Scottish "Free Banking" Episode Doesn't Justify Fractional Reserves
21 JUN 2024 · Bob continues his feud with George Selgin, explaining why the alleged free banking period in Scotland doesn't show that free-market banks would carry low reserve ratios.
- Reason Debate Between Bob and George Selgin: https://Mises.org/HAP453a
- George Selgin Interview on Free Banking: https://Mises.org/HAP453b
- Selgin's Response to Bob on Twitter: https://Mises.org/HAP453c
- Rothbard's Economic Controversies: https://Mises.org/HAP453d
Join us in October for a weekend of celebration at the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Registration is open for Mises Members at https://Mises.org/SS24The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
Tackling Robert Reich's First Two "Economic Myths"
14 JUN 2024 · In a new https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3PCm1izjI&list=PLOLArO56vjuqAau4sUzeF4_KQmdMBBUCg&index=2, former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich promises to explode ten "economic myths." Jonathan Newman joins Bob to respond to the first two episodes in the series, regarding whether economics is an objective science, and whether government intervention interferes with a free market.
- Robert Reich's 'Debunking Economic Myths' Series: https://Mises.org/HAP452a
The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
Is the Dollar the Global Reserve Currency Because There Is No Better Alternative?
7 JUN 2024 · Economics researcher Joakim Book joins Bob to discuss his recent https://www.aier.org/article/dollar-dominance-or-dollar-dependence/ on the dollar's international dominance at the American Institute for Economic Research. US Sanctions incentivize foreign governments to find alternatives to the dollar, but none have successfully escaped Washington's grip. Joakim argues that alternative payment systems are in the works, but even international banking transactions still use US banking systems. How much longer will the US dollar be the king currency? Why aren't foreign Governments fleeing to BTC and Gold? Bob and Joakim discuss.
- Joakim's Article at the AIER: https://Mises.org/HAP451a
The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/HAPodFree
Would Ending the Fed Cause a Depression?
1 JUN 2024 · Jonathan Newman returns to help Bob dissect a Twitter thread melting down about Rep. Massie's new bill to End the Fed.
- The X thread discussing the "End the Fed Bill": https://Mises.org/HAP450a
- Selgin, Lastrapes, and White, "Has the Fed Been a Failure?": https://Mises.org/HAP450b
- Bob's Article, "Putting the Country Back on Gold": https://Mises.org/HAP450c
The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/moneyHuman Action Podcast listeners can get a free book: https://Mises.org/HAPodFree
Garett Jones on the Economic Impact of Culture on Immigration
24 MAY 2024 · Garett Jones is Associate Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He joins Bob to discuss his book, detailing the impact that immigrants' culture has on the institutions of their new home.
- Professor Jones' New Book, The Culture Transplant: https://Mises.org/HAP449a
The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/moneyHuman Action Podcast listeners can get a free book: https://Mises.org/HAPodFree
Mateusz Machaj on Economists and Inflation
17 MAY 2024 · Mateusz "Matt" Machaj holds a PhD in economics and is a Fellow with the Mises Institute, who has also won both the Douglas E. French and the Lawrence Fertig prizes in Austrian economics. He joins Bob to discuss his new booklet from Routledge, which explains how mainstream economists have responded to the recent bout of price inflation.
- Dr. Machaj's Monetary Policy and Inflation: https://mises.org/HAP448a
- Bob's Book on MMT, Understanding Money Mechanics: https://mises.org/HAP448b
- Bob's MisesU Lecture, "Price Inflation: Corona vs. QE": https://mises.org/HAP448c
The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/moneyHuman Action Podcast listeners can get a free book: https://Mises.org/HAPodFree
An Austrian Critique of the New MMT Documentary
10 MAY 2024 · Stephanie Kelton is the star of a new https://findingmoneyfilm.com/ film touting the alleged brilliance of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Murphy gives a comprehensive critique of the film, covering the flaws in its theory, history, and policy recommendations.
- Finding the Money Documentary: https://mises.org/HAP447a
- Bob's Book on MMT, Understanding Money Mechanics: https://mises.org/HAP447b
- Radford's Paper on P.O.W. Camps: https://mises.org/HAP447c
- The Upside-Down World of MMT: https://mises.org/HAP447d
- Bob's Article on Debt and Future Generations: https://mises.org/HAP447e
 The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Rothbard's, What Has Government Done to Our Money? Get your free copy at https://mises.org/moneyHuman Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Ron Paul's Gold, Peace, and Prosperity: https://Mises.org/HAPodFree
How State-Sponsored Universities Distort Campus Activism
4 MAY 2024 · The Mises Institute's https://mises.org/profile/connor-okeeffe recently wrote an https://mises.org/mises-wire/what-campus-protesters-and-their-critics-get-right-and-wrong detailing the campus protests over the happenings in Gaza. Connor joins Bob to discuss his article, the recent antisemitism bill, and why we should be defunding universities.Â
- Connor's Article on the Campus Protests: https://mises.org/HAP446a
Human Action Podcast listeners can get a free copy of Dr. Ron Paul's Gold, Peace, and Prosperity: https://Mises.org/HAPodFree
The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro-libertarian lens.
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