Here’s What Mounting Corporate Layoffs Tell Us about the Economy
Ryan McMaken and Dr. Mark Thornton cover the state of the dollar as global reserve currency, and why employers are laying off more and more of their highest paid workers. PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Subscribe to Mark's weekly Minor Issues
Why the Chinese Yuan Won’t Kill the Dollar
Former US President Donald Trump has expressed concern that China could displace the US dollar as the global reserve currency. The warning follows reports of agreements between various nations to use the yuan in commodity transactions. For years, rumors have circulated about the
How Australia and New Zealand Helped Provoke and Escalate the First World War
Most Western historians claim that World War I came about because of aggression from Germany and Austria-Hungary. However, Great Britain and its ANZAC allies were not innocent bystanders. Original Article: "How Australia and New Zealand Helped Provoke and Escalate the First World
Nutrition: Major Government Fail?
Chris Edwards Americans are getting used to failures by government experts. Government economists have a dismal forecasting record. Government actions and advice during the pandemic were often misguided. And dozens of former government intelligence experts got the Hunter Biden laptop story wrong. A
Banking Crises and the Weaponization of Money and Banking
Recorded in Birmingham, Alabama on April 22, 2023. From the Mises Institute's recent event in Birmingham, Alabama dedicated to the global threat of "The Great Reset".
Should Local Municipalities Default on Their Debts? Seems Like a Good Idea
Most Americans do not understand debt default. When it is explained, debt default comes off as immorally reneging on the financial obligations of the government. In contrast, libertarians have demonstrated that it is, in fact, moral and beneficial. However, when
Alabama vs. The Great Reset
Featuring Will Blakely, Bryan Dawson, Allen Mendenhall, and Michael Rectenwald. Recorded in Birmingham, Alabama on April 22, 2023. From the Mises Institute's recent event in Birmingham, Alabama dedicated to the global threat of "The Great Reset".
ESG and Thee
Recorded in Birmingham, Alabama on April 22, 2023. From the Mises Institute's recent event in Birmingham, Alabama dedicated to the global threat of "The Great Reset".
Low Rates of Military Enlistment May Portend Prosperity Ahead
Low rates of military reenlistment in the USA are spun as a near crisis. Perhaps this situation should make us more optimistic about our future. Original Article: "Low Rates of Military Enlistment May Portend Prosperity Ahead" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored
Prices, Food, Employment: AI and Robotics Are for Regular Folks, Not Just the Elite
How often per week do you watch Netflix? How many social media platforms are you on and check throughout the day? Do you use self-checkout at the grocery store? Do you review and keep track of your finances via an online