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A Big-Picture Look at Taxing the Wealthy

The Deduction - June 25, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
 Taxing wealth has become a hot-button issue in today’s political discourse, promising to reshape economic equality. But what are the real-world implications of such policies? In this episode, we dive into the contentious world of taxing wealth, examine how a progressive tax system aims to balan...

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Argentina For Sale with Daniel Kostzer

Macro N Cheese - June 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 120 ratings
What happens to a nation when its leaders get in bed with the IMF? In this episode, Steve and his guest Daniel Kostzer look at the case of Argentina under President Javier Milei. Daniel is the Chief Economist of the International Trade Union Confederation.  They discuss the recent legislative w...

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Ep. 2508 Any Prospects for Peace in Ukraine or Gaza?

The Tom Woods Show - June 22, 2024 01:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Kyle Anzalone, news editor at the Libertarian Institute and opinion editor at Antiwar.com, joins me for a review of the state of major conflicts. Sponsors: & Guest's Websites:   Guest's Twitter: @KyleAnzalone_

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Ep. 2507 How (Not) to Run Wars

The Tom Woods Show - June 21, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Christopher Coyne of George Mason University has discovered. drearily predictable pattern of terrible decisions in one American war after another. Sponsors: & Book Discusssed:

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Ep. 2506 Has Trump Survived It?

The Tom Woods Show - June 20, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
The question had been asked: what if Trump is convicted? Will he be irreparably damaged among independents? Is there a Plan B? Syndicated columnist and Modern Age editor Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss where Trump stands now, along with many other topics in this potpourri episode. Sponsors: & ...

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Charles Kesler on former students book

Next Round - June 18, 2024 00:12 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Our guest this week is Charles Kesler, one of the nation's most prominent political philosophers. He teaches government at Claremont McKenna and is the editor of the Claremont Review of Books. Prof. Kesler's former students have produced a book celebrating his work entitled: "Leisure with Dignit...

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Gaza: Unmasking Empire with Dan Kovalik

Macro N Cheese - June 15, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratings
Dan Kovalik, author and human rights lawyer, joins Steve to talk about his new book, The Case for Palestine: Why it Matters and Why You Should Care. The conversation goes into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the concept of settler colonialism, and the current situation in Gaza. ...

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Ep. 2505 Vivek Ramaswamy on the Stakes in 2024

The Tom Woods Show - June 15, 2024 01:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Vivek returns to the show to discuss his plan for a floundering BuzzFeed as well as the urgency of fending off the left in 2024. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha ...

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Ep. 2504 Angela McArdle on the Future of the LP

The Tom Woods Show - June 14, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
With much frustration over the 2024 Libertarian Party nominee, where does the Libertarian Party go from here? Chair Angela McArdle joins us. Sponsors:  & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package...

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Ep. 2503 Rep. Thomas Massie: Against the Uniparty

The Tom Woods Show - June 13, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
The outstanding Congressman Thomas Massie joins us for a wide-ranging discussion, including the never-before-told story of how he and Donald Trump reconciled after Trump supported his primary opponent. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll j...

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WP Cares: Featuring the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Whitley Penn Talks - June 12, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this 14-minute episode of our WP Cares series, Emily Landry is joined by Regina Faden, President of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Regina enlightens us about the museum's history, its significant role within the community, and the interactive events designed to captivate visito...

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Labor Vs Capital Struggle in US Intensifies

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff - June 11, 2024 20:30 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses The Washington Post's exposure of the corporate rich sponsoring police repression against student protests and how Boeing rewards CEOs while it exhibits the airlines' worst safety record. In addition, the UAW loses union election ...

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Answering the big questions: An Ellen MacArthur Foundation round table

The Circular Economy Show Podcast - June 11, 2024 00:40 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
As the circular economy gains momentum, we’re often faced with questions about how it could or should work. In this episode, some of the team from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation answer these frequently asked questions. Host Pippa is joined by the Foundation’s Institutions Lead, Sarah O’Carroll, ...

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Matt Beech – What Should Americans Think About the Upcoming British Elections

Next Round - June 10, 2024 23:25 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Dr. Matt Beech, director of the Center for British Politics at the University of Hull and senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Institute of European Studies, is back with a preview of the upcoming UK elections on July 4.  We discuss the major contenders and their platforms, what kind of prime minister...

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Alberta’s Hydrogen-Powered Future | Mayor Alanna Hnatiw | The Future of Chemistry with Bob Masterson

TheFutureEconomy.ca Podcast - June 10, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes
Join Mayor Alanna Hnatiw and Bob Masterson, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada in this insightful interview as they discuss the future of Alberta’s chemistry sector and the emerging hydrogen economy. Learn about the role of Sturgeon County and the Alberta Industria...

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Remaining Realistic and Optimistic About the Promise of the Future, With Jim Pethokoukis

Innovation Files: Where Tech Meets Public Policy - June 10, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes
The future will be much improved if society fights the fear of technology. Rob and Jackie sat down with Jim Pethokoukis, Senior Fellow and DeWitt Wallace Chair at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss how the sci-fi fantasy of the future isn’t as far off as we think.  Mentioned James P...

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MMT Gives Labor Its Wings with Tschaff Reisberg

Macro N Cheese - June 08, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratings
In this episode, Steve has a conversation with Tschäff (pronounced “Jeff”) Reisberg, the secretary of the Charlotte Metrolina Labor Council and a professional flight attendant, about the vital role of the labor movement through the lens of MMT.   They look at the intersection of movement buildi...

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High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy

The US-China Podcast - June 07, 2024 19:19 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In High Wire, Angela Zhang explores how China regulates its tech sector. By analyzing the incentives and interactions among the key players, Ms. Zhang introduces a dynamic pyramid model to analyze the structure, process, and outcome of China’s unique regulatory system. She showcases the self-reg...

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Ep. 2502 Libertarians for Trump? with Jeremy Kauffman

The Tom Woods Show - June 07, 2024 01:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Jeremy Kauffman, who has served on the board of the Free State Project and run for US Senate as a Libertarian, thinks support for Donald Trump is the wisest move for libertarians in 2024 -- and yes, he is well aware of Trump's weaknesses. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pai...

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Anthony Annett on The Elements of a More Just Economy

Global Governance Podcast - June 06, 2024 23:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Anthony Annett is an economist who spent two decades at the International Monetary Fund, including as speechwriter to the Managing Director. In an insightful podcast based on his book Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy he argues that we need to take a fresh look a...

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How a cold snap almost caused an national energy crisis

When the Facts Change - June 06, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Bernard Hickey goes deep into the mechanics of the electricity distribution system to find out what really happened during a cold snap in May that almost caused a national energy crisis. He talks to Electric Kiwi CEO Luke Blincoe about how to solve the dry winter and cold snap problem without spe...

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Ep. 2501 The Wildest Libertarian Party Convention Ever, with Clint Russell

The Tom Woods Show - June 06, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Clint Russell ran for the LP's vice presidential nomination and shared the stage with Vivek Ramaswamy at the recent convention. We talk about how things unfolded in terms of the nomination process but also about personalities: Donald Trump, Vivek, Chase Oliver, and the guy in the thong. Sponsors:...

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What IF we introduced a wealth tax to help the young?

WhatIF? Podcast - June 05, 2024 10:00 - 19 minutes
This episode explores the intergenerational fairness case for a wealth tax with discussion between IF co-founders Angus Hanton and Liz Emerson and the report author, Alec Haglund.  It discusses how a moderate wealth tax would affect just 1% of the UK population while raising at least £18 billio...

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Economic Update (Special Edition): Exclusive interview with Dr. Cornel West

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff - June 05, 2024 00:05 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Third Party Politics and Social Change We would like to present a special edition of Economic Update featuring an exclusive discussion between Professor Richard Wolff and Dr. Cornel West. This program was recorded in June, 2023, but unfortunately we were unable to air this important discussion a...

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Trump and Biden’s Tariff Tango

The Deduction - June 04, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
Tariffs are a hot topic this election cycle for both President Biden and former President Trump. But why are tariffs so popular despite their economic downsides? In this episode, we unpack tariffs’ role in the political playbook, their impact on manufacturing jobs and consumers, and the Biden ad...

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Erik Jaffe - 2024 Supreme Court preview

Next Round - June 04, 2024 03:58 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Partner in Schaerr-Jaffe and PRI fellow in legal studies Erik Jaffe joins us this week for his annual preview of the decisions in the hot cases that will be handed down by the Supreme Court this month.  Lance Izumi and Erik discuss how the Court may rule on President Trump's immunity claims and ...

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Creating nature-positive nutrition from cacti with Dunia Bora

The Circular Economy Show Podcast - June 04, 2024 00:40 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Dunia Bora means a better world, and that’s what Vincent Muhoro, Dunia Bora’s Founder, is aiming to achieve with his nutritious cactus juice drinks and cookies. Vincent joins us in this episode of the Circular Economy Show to explain how creating nature-positive nutrition from the cactus plant i...

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Ep. 2500 Robert Barnes on the Donald Trump Conviction

The Tom Woods Show - June 01, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Robert Barnes, for my money the best legal commentator out there, discusses what happened, and what it means. Sponsors: Omaha Steaks: This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Ge...

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Seeking Solidarity with Steve Hall

Macro N Cheese - June 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 120 ratings
**Each episode of Macro N Cheese has an “Extras” section filled with information and links to resources related to topics touched on in the interview. Go to https://realprogressives.org/macro-n-cheese-podcast/ where you will also find a full transcript of the episode.  Steve Grumbine’s guest is...

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Ep. 2499 The Transgender Movement: Where It Came From

The Tom Woods Show - June 01, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Jennifer Bilek has been writing on gender and transgender issues for many years, and has made particular note of the big money involved. Sponsors: & Guest's Substack:    Guest's Website: