Critics of free markets claim that the 1980s and 90s were near-pure laissez-faire when, in reality, the regulatory state only got stronger.
Original article: “NAFTA Fever” and the Myth of Government-Created Free Markets
Audio Mises Wire - Thanksgiving Day
The great free-market classical liberal William Leggett believed that Americans do not need politicians telling us on which days Americans ought to be thankful.
Original article: Thanksgiving Day
Audio Mises Wire - The American Addiction to Transfer Payments
Audio Mises Wire - Caplan’s Errors on the UAE and Open Borders
Economist Bryan Caplan has held up the United Arab Emirates as an example of how open borders can be successful. Caplan clearly does not understand how immigration works in the UAE.
Original article: Caplan’s Errors on the UAE and Open Borders
Cato Daily Podcast - What Policy Questions Are Too Big for State Executive Agencies?
The major questions doctrine from the Supreme Court places some limits on the kinds of questions the executive branch can handle alone. Are there similar "too large" delegations at the state level? Adi Dynar of the Pacific Legal Foundation comments.
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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Complicated”—Avril Lavigne
Rob looks back at the music career of pop star Avril Lavigne while celebrating her smash hit “Complicated.” Along the way, Rob dives deep into the idea of the anti-Britney Spears and much more! Later, he is joined by Marissa Moss to discuss Avril Lavigne’s potential influences, debating what song is her best, and more.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Marissa Moss
Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles
Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie
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Curious City - Who’s Behind The CTA Holiday Train? Santa And The Elves!
The CTA Holiday Train started from humble beginnings. Then a holiday celebrity and his helpers turned it into a Chicago tradition.
The Indicator from Planet Money - Trump’s contradictory trade policies
President-elect Donald Trump has called for a weaker dollar given it would be good for American exporters. But tariffs, a staple of his economic policy, would actually strengthen the dollar. Today on the show, we explain tariffs and currencies by following one bag manufacturer from New Jersey.
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How Trump's tariffs plan might work (Apple / Spotify)
Worst. Tariffs. Ever. (update) (Apple / Spotify)
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How Trump's tariffs plan might work (Apple / Spotify)
Worst. Tariffs. Ever. (update) (Apple / Spotify)
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Engines of Our Ingenuity - The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2951: Going To Sea
Episode: 2951 Scurvy, Vitamin C, and the Origins of the Modern Clinical Trial. Today, we go to sea.
Cato Daily Podcast - The Human Freedom Index 2024: A Decade of Tracking Human Freedom Across the Globe
The Human Freedom Index is now in its tenth year. What have we learned about the state of and trends in human freedom? Author Ian Vasquez explains.
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