Audio Mises Wire

Audio Mises Wire

Author: Mises Institute Language: English Episodes: 100
Each day brings a fresh wave of headlines, often leaving us with more questions than answers about what's truly happening in the world. Audio Mises Wire steps into that space, transforming written analysis into an accessible audio format. This isn't just a news recap; it's a deep dive into current events, cultural shifts, and political debates through a specific and principled framework. The discussions are rooted in the traditions of Austrian economics and libertarian thought, providing a distinct perspective on everything from market fluctuations and policy decisions to broader philosophical questions about individual liberty and societal structure. By listening, you'll hear articulate readings of carefully selected articles that challenge conventional narratives. The podcast makes complex economic ideas understandable and connects them directly to the news of the day, examining the real-world consequences of government actions and cultural trends. It’s for anyone curious about the underlying forces shaping our society, who prefers commentary that questions mainstream assumptions. Tune in for a thoughtful, consistent examination of how timeless principles of voluntary cooperation and sound economics apply to our contemporary moment.
Episodes
We’re Freaking Doomed without Freedom from State Rule [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:24
As AI continues to grow, we are told to fear private transactions and to depend on the state for safety and security. The reality is that we need to fear the state and what it will do to us as technology becomes increasi…
The Federal Reserve is Why the People are Unhappy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:42
According to the University of Michigan’s latest Index of Consumer Sentiment, a record number of Americans have negative views of the economy. This is yet more evidence that the American people are dissatisfied with thei…
The Subjective Nature of Time: From Bergson to Mises [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
Time is a unique resource in economics because we cannot create more of it and are subject to its limitations. Ludwig von Mises and the Austrians understand the role of time in economic better than most other mainstream…
The Great Disconnect: When Wealth and Productive Ability Diverge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:53
Thanks to the Fed’s creation of asset bubbles, the US economy is producing many billionaires. However, the savvy entrepreneur is becoming increasingly scarce.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/great-disconnec…
Economic Calculation and a Southern California Beach Girl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
Can a communist system flourish under a liberal government? Bernie Sanders says yes, but Melanie Armstrong, author of Chicken in a Strange Way, gives a resounding no.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/economi…
Praxeology as an Antidote to Hyperreality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:19
Government economic policies reflect abstract ideas of what agents wish reality were like. Praxeology is not beholden to abstract economic fantasies.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/praxeology-antidote-hype…
Remembering the Mogambo Guru [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:52
The financial analyst Richard Daughty, whose pen name was Mogambo Guru, passed away four years ago, but while he was alive, he produced spot-on criticisms of the US government and its inflation rocket fuel booster, the F…
Crazy Wealth Tax Proposals in California and New York City [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:49
As socialists gain power in American cities and states, they look to destroy the creation of wealth and to tax the wealth-creators into oblivion. We know how these scenarios end.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-…
Beware the Neo-Primes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:53
The latest rage among defense contractors is the rise of the high-tech “neo-primes,” firms which supposedly will apply “smart” militarization. History and reality tell us, however, that these companies soon enough will b…