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On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.
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The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro libertarian lens.
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Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway.
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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by Vanity Fair contributing editor, Bethany McLean and world renowned economics professor Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions f ...
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Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and a popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On our new podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi will look at two data points each week that explain the world: one drawn from the week’s headlines and the other from just about anywhere else Tooze takes us. Check out Adam Tooze’s column at https://foreignpolicy.com/author/adam-tooze/.
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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Charting The Rise Of A Multipolar World Order Philip Pilkington is an unorthodox macroeconomist. Andrew Collingwood is an equally skeptical journalist. Lately, both have realised that - post-Ukraine, post-Afghanistan withdrawal - the old, unipolar, US-led world order is in its death throes. In its wake, something new is being born. But what shape will that take? That will depend on a combustible combination of economics and geopolitics; trade and military muscle. Each week, our duo take thre ...
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Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.
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Each season, we explain the weird, complicated and often unequal American economy — and why some people get ahead and some get left behind. Host Krissy Clark dives into obscure policies and forgotten histories to explain why America is like it is. The latest season examines the “welfare-to-work industrial complex” and the multi-million dollar companies running today’s for-profit welfare centers.
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Learn about the future of money and how Bitcoin proposes a solution to the problems in our monetary system. Why is wealth concentration growing? Will the U.S. dollar always be the world reserve currency? Is Bitcoin the "internet of money?" Journalist and educator Natalie Brunell shares one-on-one interviews with thought leaders. Whether you're eager to start learning about Bitcoin, or already follow the world of cryptocurrency and its pioneers, this show has something for you to HODL. Join u ...
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Canada's Economy, Explained: The Business Data Lab Podcast is an initiative of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosted by Senior Research Director Marwa Abdou. Designed for business owners, decision-makers, and curious listeners, this podcast delivers real-time data, expert analysis, and actionable insights on workforce trends, economic conditions, and more.
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Global Capitalism (GC) is a live virtual event featuring Richard D. Wolff. These programs begin with short updates on important economic events of the last months, then Prof Wolff examines a larger topic. Through this series, we hope to develop all participants’ understanding and ability to explain current economic events and trends to others.
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The world’s leading professors explain the latest thinking in the humanities and social sciences in just 10 minutes.
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Here's Why: Where we take one news story and explain it in just a few minutes with help from our experts at Bloomberg.
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Economic data can tell us a lot about what's happening the economy and society, but it's easy to get lost in data. Dollars and Sense dives into the latest economic figures to explain how they impact you and what they tell us about the state of the Australian economy, with host Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia.
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When it comes to equity markets, there is a seller for every buyer. But how do you know which side of the trade to be on? Macro trends explain 70% of stock movements so understanding the macro backdrop is essential. Join Michael Kantrowitz, No. 1 ranked* Wall Street investment strategist, and the rest of the portfolio strategy & quantitative research team at Piper Sandler as they discuss current macro trends and what’s next for markets. Michael, Stephen, Emily, Joe and Dan have been working ...
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Each week Phil Dobbie and Roger Hearing get to grips with one issue that impacts our lives. It could be economic, social, technological or geopolitical. Whatever the subject, they'll talk to the experts who can give help explain what's really going on. And Phil and Roger back it up with their own research and opinions. It's half an hour to get across one of the key issues of the time, and they promise, it'll never be boring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who Makes Cents?: A History of Capitalism Podcast is a monthly program devoted to bringing you quality, engaging stories that explain how capitalism has changed over time. We interview historians and social and cultural critics about capitalism’s past, highlighting the political and economic changes that have created the present. Each episode gives voice to the people who have shaped capitalism – by making the rules or by breaking them, by creating economic structures or by resisting them.
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Each week, Clay Lowery at the Institute of International Finance highlights current issues in international finance and economics through the lens of U.S. policy and politics. Clay and his guests explain what to watch in the coming week, and deep-dive into some of the most important topics facing the financial industry, and our world.
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David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news
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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in 10 mins a day. Go watch my most popular economic lesson here: 👉 go.stevekeen.com 👈 --- Join Dr. Steve Keen as he shows you how he predicted the 2008 Financial Crisis YEARS before it happened. Welcome to Rebel Economics with Dr. Steve Keen, hosted by the distinguished economist, author, and professor known for his critical perspectives on mainstream economics. In this podcast, Dr. Keen dives deep into the world of economics, debunking traditional theories and o ...
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AHDB's Charlotte Forkes-Rees, Hannah Clarke and Tom Spencer examine the stories behind the numbers from the world of agriculture. As agri-food markets become more uncertain, driven by changing weather, geopolitics, energy costs and changing consumer demands, the team are joined by colleagues to track the latest trends and explain what it all means for our levy payer businesses. And what impact it has on consumers. Each week the trio throw the spotlight on at least one sector, with the focus ...
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Global Capitalism: Live Economic Update is a series of live lectures by Richard D. Wolff in New York City. Programs begin with 45 minutes of updates on recent events, then a Q&A session with the live audience. We hope to develop all participants’ understanding and ability to explain current economic events and trends to others.
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Meduza’s English-language podcast, The Naked Pravda highlights how our top reporting intersects with the wider research and expertise that exists about Russia. The broader context of Meduza’s in-depth, original journalism isn’t always clear, which is where this show comes in. Here you’ll hear from the world’s community of Russia experts, activists, and reporters about issues that are at the heart of Meduza’s stories and crucial to major events in and around Russia.
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Want to do more with your money? Then welcome to the More Money Podcast! Canadian money expert, speaker, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, author and podcast host Jessica Moorhouse is here to guide you on your personal finance journey and share the stories, expertise, and wisdom from top money and business experts, entrepreneurs, authors, and content creators to help simplify and demystify the "complex" world of money. On top of learning practical tools you can use in your financial l ...
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Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. Leading names in the world of Bitcoin join the show to share their insights, whether they are developers, CEOs, economists, authors, analysts and more.
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The Takeout, hosted by CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, is a never-take-yourself-too-seriously daily show that harnesses the best and latest reporting from CBS News. Its motto: relentlessly curious, steadfastly non-ideological. Featuring unique guest interviews, investigative journalism and the day’s biggest events, The Takeout will also simplify and explain the complexities and acronyms of official Washington. The show is driven by national politics but lives comfortab ...
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Experts from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) explain their work and discuss current issues for the global economy. As a hub for central banks and other financial regulatory and supervisory authorities, the BIS seeks to build a greater collective understanding of the world economy, foster international cooperation and support policy making.
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The Australian Finance Podcast is your guide to sorting out your finances, one episode at a time. Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer, & Gemma Mitchell, Senior Financial Adviser, bring you actionable strategies and knowledge that you can put into practice today. Save money, invest better and live life on your terms. ~~ New to the show? We recommend that you head back to our Starter Pack series of the podcast in Jan/Feb 2024, to get your head around some really important concepts! More advanc ...
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The Deduction is your guide to the complicated world of tax and economics. From the impacts of tariffs and trade wars to debates over who pays and how much, each episode, our experts untangle another aspect of the tax code. Listen to the leading tax podcast! Have a question for one of our experts, let us know here: https://taxfoundation.org/mailbag. Follow us on Twitter @deductionpod: https://twitter.com/deductionpod
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DIG LIFE DEEP! with John Aidan Byrne brings fascinating guests from Main to Wall Street and the worlds of finance, economics, politics, Silicon Valley, Hollywood, sports, art, science and more. The show celebrates success, a spirit of enterprise, in an age of unparalleled social upheaval. An award-winning Irish journalist in his beloved America, Byrne seeks hope for our existential crisis. Byrne is a writer, reporter, editor and Broadway alumnus. His work is published in the New York Post, W ...
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Join Kevin Freeman, the host of Pirate Money Radio, where he talks about the issues of the day and how they apply to money and the economy through a biblical lens. In each episode, Kevin dives into how the geopolitics, markets, and cultural trends impact you and what you can do about it! Kevin Freeman, CFA, is the nation's foremost economic warfare expert and a NY Times bestselling author. The Pentagon hired him to explain the 2008 financial crisis and has briefed virtually all the three-let ...
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China’s Debt Problem Is 300% Bigger Than America’s
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From state-owned enterprises to real estate issues - how does China’s economy operate under different rules? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Economics Explained
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Texas & Florida Just Changed Money Forever
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Gold and silver are now legally recognized as transactional currency in Texas, Florida, and several other states, thanks to groundbreaking new laws. Pirate Money Radio hosts Kevin Freeman and Mike Carter break down how these laws can protect your savings from inflation, government overreach, and even lower your taxes. Discover how "vaulted gold" an…
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The UK Prime Minister celebrates his first year in power this week. But what should be a positive occasion has been marred by a humiliating U-turn on welfare. We ask New Economics Foundation CEO Danny Sriskandarajah how the left view the achievements of the Labour government, and if the missteps of the first year will hobble its future. Hosted by Y…
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Here's Why Trump's Trade Deals Are So Different This Time
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As the US President's July 9 tariff pause deadline approaches, more countries are announcing agreements with the United States to avoid higher levies. But the content of the accords are very different from traditional trade deals. Our EMEA News Director Rosalind Mathieson joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac…
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The value of the global art market is roughly $57.5 billion—but it's an opaque market and difficult to assess. Adam attended the international art fair known as Art Basel this year. On this episode, he and Cameron discuss the global business of art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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One Of The Cheapest Ways To Save A Life Is Going Away
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From our friends at The Indicator from Planet Money: What's the price to save a human life? We examine the monumental legacy of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) with journalist Jon Cohen, who traveled to Eswatini and Lesotho to learn how cuts under the Trump administration are hitting people at the clinic door. Listen to…
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Major speaks with two Republicans who were crucial to getting the bill passed: South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson who negotiates important bills behind the scenes and Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, a holdout from the conservative House Freedom Caucus. NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson explains the decision not to invite President Trump to the organi…
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Why property in super might be a trap: SMSFs explained [triple treat]
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Triple treat! In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask, Drew Meredith, and James O’Reilly dig into the idea of using a self-managed super fund (SMSF) to buy property. They explore: – Buying property inside your super using an SMSF – Why the numbers often don't stack up – Alternative strategies that outperform – The appeal (a…
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Congress Delivers Trump A Win With Tax And Spending Bill
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Congress narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill this week. We discuss what the GOP victory could mean for the 2026 midterm elections. And, we look at the message the president was trying to send with his visit to a new migrant detention center in the Everglades. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, senior…
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Why is there a row about disability benefits?
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The Government was forced into a humiliating climbdown over its controversial benefits bill this week, and any savings the Treasury had hoped to make were wiped out. The politics of this is a subject on its own, but the underlying problem the government was trying to solve, however, remains. David Aaronovitch asks his guests why the cost of disabil…
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Has the rise of new weight-loss drugs become a game-changer for the obesity crisis?Can we all now inject ourselves thin? Will restaurants and gyms go out of business as we don’t want to eat, and don’t need to exercise? The drugs are becoming available on the NHS and will soon be in pill form - and they seem to be safe. But does the medical treatmen…
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The Twelve Day War, 5 Percent? Get Bent, Dead Dollar Bounce
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Nothing Ever Happens. Or does it? A week on from a one act play of a war, we pick through the charred remains of the Fordow Nuclear Site. We’re looking for clues. A smouldering nothingburger here; or a flambéd Middle Eastern order there? Meanwhile, Daddy got his five percent — NATO members have signed up to splash the cash on the next generation of…
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Positive gearing is so FY21-22. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, substitute Greg (Matt Grudnoff) and Elinor discuss the 91 millionaires who paid zero tax, the grim reality driving the gender pay gap, and why negative gearing is back on trend (but still making housing less affordable). This discussion was recorded on Thursday 3 July 2025 and thin…
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With the Senate-passed version of the budget bill back to the House, representatives on both sides of the aisle rushed back to the nation's capital to vote on the revised legislation. Major interviews Washington Democratic Congressman Adam Smith and Indiana Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman: two lawmakers who oppose the current bill as it stan…
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Joshua Yaffa explains how Donald Trump got NATO to pay up
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On June 25, NATO leaders agreed at their annual summit on a goal of spending five percent of their gross domestic product on defense, more than doubling the old two-percent target. It’s unclear how many members will actually reach this goal. Even the target relies on some creative accounting: of the five percent, only 3.5 percent is pledged to what…
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Poll: Most Americans Think Democracy Is Under Serious Threat
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Most Americans are worried about democracy, have little faith in their political leaders, and disapprove of President Trump's job performance, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. We break down the results and look at the implications. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, senior political editor & correspondent Domen…
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Bill Miller: Why He's So Bullish on Bitcoin and When TradFi Will Finally Come Around
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell interviews Bill Miller IV, CIO of Miller Value Partners, about why he’s bullish on Bitcoin. What you'll learn: Why Bitcoin is undervalued and underappreciated, especially by TradFi How corporate Bitcoin treasuries are reshaping finance Insights on overlooked investment opportunities Are we in a reces…
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Preparing Bitcoin for Quantum Threats with Hunter Beast | SLP672
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In this episode, Hunter Beast discusses the potential threats posed by quantum computing to Bitcoin and the proposed solutions, including BIP 360, which aims to introduce quantum-resistant hashes. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of Bitcoin's cryptography, the vulnerabilities associated with address reuse, and the importance of co…
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Crop conditions, national craft butchers and diseconomies of scale
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As early harvesting begins, the Agonomics team are joined by AHDB's Lead Analyst for C&O, Millie Askew, to look at the latest crop conditions across the UK. Charlotte and Tom report back from the National Craft Butchers event in Nottingham as well as explaining what diseconomies of scale refer to. Plus, find out which presenter is rather proud of w…
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Labor won big and the Coalition got “smashed”, but the major parties have never been more reliant on preferences. On this episode of Follow the Money, Bill Browne joins Ebony Bennett discuss the extraordinary scale of Labor’s victory in the May federal election, what the devastating result might mean for the Coalition, and why a large crossbench in…
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Three ASX shares for exciting growth: ResMed, GenTrack & Pinnacle
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In this Australian Finance Podcast episode, Owen Rask is joined by Ryan Newman, Director of Research at The Motley Fool Australia, to discuss three ASX companies with exciting growth potential. They explore: – How Ryan finds great companies – What makes ResMed a global health leader – Why GenTrack is disrupting utilities and airports – How Pinnacle…
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Zohranomics w/ Kate Aronoff [Patreon Preview]
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FULL EPISODE: patreon.com/macrodose This week on The Curve, James Meadway is joined by Kate Aronoff - staff writer at The New Republic - to discuss Zohran Mamdani's resounding victory in the democratic primary for New York City Mayor (0.57). In the full episode, available to Macrodose patrons, James & Kate also break down: - Attempts by US republ…
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CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins Major from Capitol Hill on the Senate's passage of Trump's so-called "Big, Beautiful Bill," which now heads back to the House for consideration. Major interviews New York Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres about how the legislation could impact the Medicaid recipients in his district. Tor…
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Senate Passes Trump Tax Cut, Spending Bill
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Vice President JD Vance had to break a 50-50 tie in the Senate in order for the bill to pass, after three Republicans joined with Democrats to vote against it. We look at what's in the bill, and what still has to happen for it to become law. This episode: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senio…
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The One Big Beautiful Tax Bill: What’s In It, What’s Out
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Congress is racing to pass the One Big Beautiful Tax Bill before the July 4 deadline. In this episode, Kyle Hulehan and Erica York break down what just happened over the weekend, what’s actually in the bill, and what comes next as the House and Senate try to reconcile their differences. Learn more: “Big Beautiful Bill” Senate GOP Tax Plan: Prelimin…
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Castle: Automating Bitcoin for Small Businesses with Stephen Cole | SLP671
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In this episode, Stephan reconnects with Stephen Cole to discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, particularly focusing on the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies and the launch of Castle, a new venture aimed at automating Bitcoin treasury management for small and medium businesses. They explore the implications of Bitcoin adoption for small busin…
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Bob hosts economist and distinguished senior scholar at the Mises Institute, Steve Hanke, to discuss his research on hyperinflations, currency board solutions, and the economic effects of the COVID lockdowns. Hanke explains the findings of his meta-analysis of lockdown impact and explains why Sweden's laissez-faire approach was vindicated. He also …
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While Major is back and well-rested, the U.S. Senate may not feel the same way. The upper chamber is in the progress of what's known as a vote-a-rama, where members propose all the amendments they can before the passage of a bill. With the President's economic agenda on the line, Michigan Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin joins the show to discuss the…
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Exclusive: The Trump Administration Is Building A National Citizenship Data System
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For decades, voting officials have noted that there was no national citizenship list to compare their state lists to, so to verify citizenship for their voters, they either needed to ask people to provide a birth certificate or a passport — something that could disenfranchise millions — or use a complex patchwork of disparate data sources. Now, the…
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