Why Nations Fail

Why Nations Fail

How do the histories of countries set up the greater context in which they become rich or poor?

Daron Acemoglu believes it boils down to whether or not they’ve been organized according to extractive or inclusive institutions.

He joins to discuss his book, Why Nations Fail.

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Kevin Williamson on Political Anxiety, The Future, Eating Cats

Kevin Williamson on Political Anxiety, The Future, Eating Cats

Kevin Williamson is national correspondent at The Dispatch, and writer-in-residence at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. He joins to give a thousand-foot view of what our political era will look like in retrospect.

27 Sep 20241h 12min

Fetishizing Jobs

Fetishizing Jobs

What if we’re focusing on jobs too much? Guy Standing is the author of “The Politics of Time: Gaining Control in the Age of Uncertainty.” He joins to discuss laborism, why GDP is a stupid economic indicator, and solutions to the economy’s most vexing problems.

19 Sep 20241h 30min

Maybe I'm Wrong About Woke?

Maybe I'm Wrong About Woke?

What is “woke” exactly? And why is it it irritating? Lawrence Titley joins to make the case that Wokeness is an older historical phenomenon of loudly drawing attention to cognitive dissonance and moral correction.

13 Sep 20241h 1min

Stupid Taxes vs. Smart Taxes

Stupid Taxes vs. Smart Taxes

What’s the difference between effective, ethical taxes vs. stupid stuff with a bunch of loop holes for rich people? Scott Hodge is President Emeritus & Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation. He is the author of “Taxocracy: What You Don’t Know Abou Taxes And How They Rule Your Daily Life.”  Book at: www.mightyheaton.com/featured

4 Sep 20241h 50min

What the DNC Means by "Freedom"

What the DNC Means by "Freedom"

Final thoughts on attending the Democratic National Convention; the underlying ideology and policy goals, and who will win in the face off between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

23 Aug 20241h 4min

The Good and Bad on Tim Walz

The Good and Bad on Tim Walz

Who's this Tim Walz guy? Live from the Democratic National Convention, we go into his National Guard record, his tenure in Congress and as governor of Minnesota, and explore the underpinnings of his political philosophy.

21 Aug 20241h 6min

How to Stop A Drug Cartel

How to Stop A Drug Cartel

El Salvador used to be the murder capital of the world. Now it’s arguably as safe as Canada. In 2019 Nayib Bukele became president, and initiated a draconian crackdown on drug cartels, suspending the Constitution and civil liberties. It knocked gangs out of neighborhoods, but flirted with tyranny to do so. Was the trade worth it? Peter Gietl of Frontier Magazine joins to discuss. Link to Chicago Live Show: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36644/production/1210915?performanceId=11512974

14 Aug 20241h 26min

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