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Activists in Illinois and Indiana are talking about changing the state borders so separatist Illinois counties can join Indiana. As you'd expect, many politicians hate the idea.

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Grove City College has recently digitized its collection of post-war materials—including photos, correspondence, and manuscripts—from the great Austrian economist, Ludwig von Mises. Mises' biographer, Guido Hülsmann, joins Bob to discuss some of the treasures that have been made available online.

Murray's 99th birthday is March 2. Please share pictures of yourself (hashtag #happybirthdayrothbard) reading a Rothbard book or wearing a Rothbard t-shirt. The Mises Institute is celebrating with its Murray...

On this episode of Minor Issues, Mark Thornton examines the relentless attacks on Amazon, from labor disputes to environmental concerns. Is Amazon truly exploiting workers, or is the unionization push just a case of economic envy? Mark dissects the claims, debunks myths about wages and working conditions, and explores the economic realities behind one of the world’s biggest employers. Tune in for a straightforward breakdown of Amazon’s labor battles and the broader implications for business and workers alike.

"Your Kids Are Already Communists, and College Will Make It Worse" (Minor Issues Podcast): Mises.org/MI_89

The gold in the US gold reserve is a legacy of the time the US government refused to keep its promise to redeem dollars in gold, and when it reneged on its legal obligations to repay debts in gold. 

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Ryan McMaken is joined by Economist and Mises Institute Fellow  Kristoffer Hansen to discuss what would have happened if Argentina President Javier Milei had immediately shut down the country's central bank. The same holds for every other central bank, as well. 

"Monetary Reform – The Case for Button-Pushing" by Philipp Bagus: https://Mises.org/RR_228_A

"Hoppe versus Milei on Central Banking: Breaking Down the Differences" by Kristoffer Mousten Hansen: https://Mises.org/RR_228_B

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Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025.

Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family and Greg Roe for sponsoring this event.

Organized labor, which long has been the bedrock of the Democratic Party, is being courted by the MAGA Republicans trying to bolster their image with the “working classes.” But labor unions are no true friend to the working class.

Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/new-gop-organized-labor-alliance-will-not-help-working-classes

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Mises Institute president, Dr. Tom DiLorenzo critiques the current state of higher education, highlighting issues like lack of accountability, government influence, and the rise of ideological agendas, while emphasizing the importance of free-market principles and academic freedom.

Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025.

Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family and Greg Roe for sponsoring this event.

Dr. Jonathan Newman emphasizes the power of storytelling in teaching children economic principles, using classic narratives and engaging parables to introduce key concepts like opportunity cost, entrepreneurship, and monetary policy in an accessible way.

Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025.

Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family and Greg Roe for sponsoring this event.

Dr. Jason Jewell discusses the demographic and financial challenges facing American higher education, the declining public trust in universities, and how red states are responding with reforms to reduce ideological bias and increase accountability.

Recorded in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025.

Special thanks to Liberty Villages and the Shrader family and Greg Roe for sponsoring this event.