David Gornoski sits down with Auron MacIntyre for a fascinating discussion on why there is a competency crisis in America right now. Are we close to the end of Wokeness? Is globalization always inevitable when it comes to capitalism? Is it possible to solve crumbling industries without suffering crises? Has technological innovation always been positive […]
Tho Bishop of the Mises Institute joins David to talk about the recent train disasters and whether capitalism is to blame; how the lack of economic education gives rise to various ideologies; the delusion of the political elites; the implications of Sy Hersh’s bombshell report on Nord Stream; and more.
The editor of the Mises Institute, Ryan McMaken, joins the show to talk about the strange decrease of men in the workforce. How do we get men to turn around from apathetic thinking and get them to embrace responsibility? Is capitalism to blame for rampant consumerism during the Christmas season? What would Christmas look like […]
David Gornoski is joined by the Mises Institute’s Dr. Patrick Newman who discusses his book Cronyism and why cronyism is the antithesis of capitalism. How was cronyism introduced in early America? Can DC be reformed or salvaged from cronyism? What would Alexander Hamilton think of Anthony Fauci? What do conservatives get wrong about the history […]
THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski is joined by Michael Gibson, venture capitalist and co-founder of the 1517 Fund. Is economics a moral philosophy? Why is there reluctance in trusting mainstream experts now more than ever? How do Leftists feel now that all of the major corporations are on their side on almost every issue? If Jesus […]
THINGS HIDDEN! David Gornoski is joined by Q from Mimetic Value. How do we get valuable economic insights using the toolkit of Rene Girard’s Mimetic Theory? How much of what we call identity is actually mimetic desire? Does mimesis dictate the value of an object? How has Jesus’ crucifixion led to the questioning of paradigms, […]
“People settle for safe mediocrity, but we want to encourage risky excellence,” David Gornoski says as he begins the episode. Whilst reacting to the MSNBC coverage of the Chauvin verdict, David highlights how the media pushes ideology for the powerful instead of uncovering the hidden victims of our justice system. Also in the show, Isaac […]
David Gornoski is joined by the Mises Institute’s Jeff Deist who comments on the latest Democrat agenda of increasing the number of judges in SCOTUS. Does the expansion bill stand any chance in the house? How can conservatives be forward-looking instead of being reactionary all the time? Should we expect a scandal involving Ron DeSantis? […]
The Mises Institute’s Jeff Deist calls in to talk about the recent developments surrounding the introduction of health passports. How unprecedented is this introduction and would it be favorably accepted in a pure marketplace? Is total safety preferable to freedom? Why are the young in our society so fearful of this pandemic? Why is there […]
David Gornoski sits down with Donald J. Devine, political scientist and author of The Enduring Tension. David and Dr. Devine touch on a variety of topics such as the deep political divide in America, the decline of conservative influence in media, the impact of Rene Girard’s work on anthropology, Dr. Devine’s experience of working with […]