How Vladimir Putin Thinks
How does Russian propaganda work now, compared to the Soviet era? What power structures have kept Putin in place for decades? And what does Putin think about democracy, subverting American media, and ...
29 Apr 20201h 7min
Desperately Needed Optimism from Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley is a science writer, member of the House of Lords, and author of the amazing book, "The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves." He joins Heaton to talk about how, overall, life is dram...
22 Apr 20201h 7min
Bernie Sanders is the Ron Paul of Socialism
Last week Bernie Sanders dropped out, ending the closest bid to an outright socialist presidency in American history. Brian Brushwood and Justin Robert Young join the program to talk about the impact ...
16 Apr 202044min
What the Hell is Happening with the Economy?
Are we sliding into a Great Depression, or just a quarantine-induced slump? What did the stimulus bill do, how big was it, and might it capsize the national debt? Colin Mortimer, director of the Neoli...
9 Apr 202059min
PSA: What To Expect the Next Two Weeks
I want to share a resource that will help frame what to expect in your state as April unfolds: Covid19.healthdata.org . This website will tell you when to expect peak hospital usage in your state, and...
2 Apr 202013min
Three Ways to Stop Corrupt Congressmen
Senator Richard Burr is catching fire (and possible prosecution) about selling $1.7 million of stock days before the market tumbled. How do members of Congress profit from insider information and powe...
1 Apr 202058min
What Your Life Costs, According to Uncle Sam (Bonus)
At the request of Patreon listeners, I'm releasing this bonus episode to the main feed--go to Patreon.com/andrewheaton if you want a weekly bonus episode like this on top of the main show! This week ...
28 Mar 202031min
Politicians Make Poor Superheroes
Should people wielding the levers of power be pragmatists who get things done, or idealists with firm convictions and boundaries? Which political opinions attract the most elitists? Jeremy Kareken and...
25 Mar 202044min
