We hear a lot of anecdotal data about young people struggling, about the problems of high prices and low wages, and millennials living with their parents. I wanted to know how true this was in general, and if it was, what was causing it. So… Read More
Archives for January 2023
Ep. 2274 A Bull and a Bear Have a Civil Discussion — and You’ll Learn a Lot
Well, here’s a novel thing: a civil discussion between people who disagree! Mark Skousen, who leans bullish, and Jon Wolfenbarger, who leans bearish, make their respective cases for where the economy is now and where it’s likely to go, and what the best moves for… Read More
Ep. 2273 The Virginia Dynasty: When Jeffersonians Ruled
Kevin Gutzman, author of the new book The Jeffersonians, talks Madison, Monroe, and the Constitution (and the key person who undermined it). Sponsor Getting clobbered by your competitors? Invisible in the search engines? Your leads at a trickle — or nonexistent? Persist SEO can turn… Read More
Ep. 2272 How to Win in a Blue State
Ali Rak has accumulated about 20 legislative victories, whether getting bad bills defeated or good ones passed, all while living in a blue county in a blue state. She shares specific tools and strategies that she uses, that can be replicated in other states. Sponsor… Read More
Ep. 2271 Striking Back at Propaganda Aimed at Children
Connor Boyack discusses his efforts to strike down laws that restrict entrepreneurial activity by children (we’ve all heard of lemonade stands being shut down) and to encourage children to think and act entrepreneurially. Plus, how to build a successful counteroffensive to all the propaganda aimed… Read More
Ep. 2270 The Gilded Age and the “Robber Barons”
Tom talks to Germinal G. Van about the period of American history that historians treat cartoonishly, with wicked businessmen allegedly exploiting everyone. Sponsor Getting clobbered by your competitors? Invisible in the search engines? Your leads at a trickle — or nonexistent? Persist SEO can turn… Read More
Ep. 2269 The Effects of Lockdowns on Society
Last year an anonymous group of well-known filmmakers decided to embark on a crucially important project: documenting the truth about the Covid lockdowns: the data, the human stories, all of it. Hawk Jensen — one person who decided not to remain anonymous — directed the… Read More
Ep. 2268 Homeless and (Seemingly) Hopeless, to Success and Happiness
My wife’s uncle, Paul Laino, has rather a stirring story to tell: after spending four years homeless and addicted to drugs he cleaned himself up and now makes, let’s just say, a very comfortable income as the Scrap & Pallet Man on YouTube. Sponsor Omaha… Read More
Ep. 2267 Have We Lost Younger People? And Other Issues with Ezra Wyrick
Ezra Wyrick, a smart 18-year-old libertarian, talks about what resonates and what doesn’t with younger people, plus proper libertarian messaging and strategy. Special Offer We love our monthly Happily date box — it’s full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With… Read More
Ep. 2266 The Libertarian Mayor Nobody Saw Coming
Aron Lam, mayor of Keenesburg, Colorado, surprised the incumbent mayor by actually running a real campaign for the office, and had all his ducks in a row before the incumbent knew what hit him. Might there be a lesson for us here? Sponsors Omaha Steaks,… Read More
