Author Moriah Jovan discusses the importance of the arts in the transmission of ideas, and the best and worst ways to convey those ideas via the arts. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder Lane, and Ayn Rand are discussed. Sponsor Getting clobbered by your competitors? Invisible… Read More
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Ep. 2314 Jeff Deist on Our Unreal Society
Jeff Deist returns to discuss the weird, almost unreal America of 2023. Book Discussed A Strange Liberty: Politics Drops Its Pretenses Guest’s Twitter @JeffDeist Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it. Plus, check out my step-by-step video taking you from no blog to a blog in about five… Read More
BONUS Ep. 2313 Most Trends Are Stupid. This One Isn’t
Everywhere you look, businesses are adopting a recurring revenue model. Everything from your local car wash to Circle K to that trampoline park down the street has a membership option. Why? Because it makes them more money. I have three membership websites myself, and they… Read More
Ep. 2312 The Trump Indictment, with Robert Barnes
Attorney Robert Barnes, who has represented numerous high-profile clients, discusses the ridiculous indictment of Donald Trump. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from thousands of nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less. Get a 7-day free trial and… Read More
Ep. 2311 Vaccines and Allowable Opinion
Investigative journalist Jeremy Hammond joins me to discuss the undiscussable: the CDC-recommended vaccine schedule, as well as the particular case of the persecuted Dr. Paul Thomas. Book Discussed The War on Informed Consent: The Persecution of Dr. Paul Thomas by the Oregon Medical Board Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it. Plus, check… Read More
Ep. 2310 Making a Living During Covid
Gene Owens of Faithless Town discusses the fate of the arts during Covid, and a recent campaign to get their gig canceled because of their unacceptable views. (Did you know it’s “fascist” to oppose state restrictions on individuals?) Songs Mentioned Guest’s Website FaithlessTown.com Listener Website Mentioned… Read More
Ep. 2309 Social Media and Mental Health: Where’s the Evidence?
Jonathan Haidt, a generally level-headed academic, has been arguing that social media use contributes to depression in teen girls. A great many people, since the thesis sounds plausible enough, assume the claim has more or less been proven. But the studies alleging a link range… Read More
Ep. 2308 Do We Have Free Will? and Other Fundamental Questions
I first got to know about Laura Davidson by reading her articles in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics. I was so struck by her work that for the first and only time, I inquired with my colleagues at the Mises Institute about this author. So… Read More
Ep. 2307 The Real Story of Bank Regulation
Kevin Johnston has actually had to deal with bank regulation and regulators, and thanks everyone has an extremely naive view of both. We get into the weeds in today’s episode. Guest’s Website Portage.bank Guest’s Contact Email: coo[at]portage[dot]bank Related Episode Ep. 2299 Silicon Valley Bank and Our Stupid Monetary… Read More
Ep. 2306 How to Handle a Hostile Media
Carla Gericke of the Free State Project joins us to discuss the recent 11-episode NBC News series on the New Hampshire libertarian group, and what to do when faced with a hostile media. Docuseries Discussed Free State Project Documentary Guest’s Website CarlaGericke.com Related Website Free State Project Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how… Read More