Audio Mises Wire

Audio Mises Wire

Author: Mises Institute Language: English Episodes: 1000
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
Risk, Uncertainty, Profits, and Modern Portfolio Theory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:00
While Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) is popular in academic economics and finance, it fails to properly explain profits, mistakenly confusing entrepreneurial profit seeking with risk management.Original article: https://m…
Inflation, Interventionism, and Intergenerational Resentment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:42
Inflation does more than just force up prices. It destroys the wealth-producing process, especially with young people who are prevented from acquiring the same kinds of assets earlier generations procured. The result is…
Bursting the Bubble that Was FDR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:48
David Beito’s new biography on Franklin D. Roosevelt is not the hagiographic nonsense that has dominated the US history profession. That is a good thing. Americans should know how FDR’s presidency led to one disaster aft…
Elon Musk Claims Money Will Become Irrelevant. Is He Right? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:52
Elon Musk recently claimed that artificial intelligence will make money itself obsolete. He needs to read the literature of Austrian economics.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/elon-musk-claims-money-will-be…
Why Banning Hate Speech Is Evil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:29
Marion Millar has been charged in Scotland with the crime of “malicious communication” due to tweets criticizing gender self-identification. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/why-banning-hate-speech-evil
The Unjustified Conflict: Grant’s Memoirs on the Mexican-American War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:42
The Mexican-War resulted in more territory for the new American empire, but the US government started it under false pretenses. A young US soldier who fought—Ulysses Grant—knew better, exposing the lies from Washington.O…
Zohran Mamdani’s Socialism Flunks Basic Economics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:40
New York’s mayor-elect believes he can implement socialist policies through sheer rhetoric, as though mere words can make socialism work. However, economics involves real things and reality will hit New Yorkers soon enou…
Thanksgiving: A Celebration of Domestic Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:42
For 150 years, Thanksgiving has been primarily an apolitical holiday that's really about family fun and eating a huge meal.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/thanksgiving-celebration-domestic-life