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Words & Numbers is one of the highest-rated economics podcasts in the world. Each episode, Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan dig into economics, political science, and current events to explain what’s actually happening and why it matters.
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Episode 532: Crossroad Blues
Today we find out if Ant and James were right in all of their election predictions. They were. Almost.0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview0:23 Anthony's Trip to Las Vegas and the Future of AI1:37 Zoox, Waymo …
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Today we find out if Ant and James were right in all of their election predictions. They were. Almost.
0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
0:23 Anthony's Trip to Las Vegas and the Future of AI
1:37 Zoox, Waymo, and the Rise of Driverless Cars
3:55 Could Robotaxis Make Car Ownership Obsolete?
6:22 Tesla's Cybertruck and the Future of Electric Vehicles
8:06 Foolishness of the Week: Dave Chappelle and Cancel Culture
12:37 When Does Offensive Humor Cross the Line?
17:52 The 2026 Midterm Elections and the Democratic Landslide
19:06 Pete Hegseth, Impeachment, and Prediction Markets
22:05 Did Prediction Markets Outperform Election Polls?
25:46 The Blue Wave and What Voters Were Really Rejecting
29:14 The 2028 Presidential Election: Vance, Rubio, and Ossoff
31:42 Trump and Allegations of a Rigged Election
36:10 Why Betting Markets May Be More Reliable Than Polls
39:52 Could Democrats Impeach Donald Trump?
45:29 The Lame-Duck Congress, Filibuster, and Electoral College
50:22 The Dangers of an Overly Powerful Presidency
52:58 Why Political Messaging Matters More Than Policy Details
55:44 Inflation, Gas Prices, and the Cost of Living
1:00:07 Purchasing Power and the Economic Consequences of Inflation
1:04:06 Can Democrats Govern Effectively?
1:08:05 Divided Government and Restoring Congressional Oversight
1:10:04 Closing Thoughts
Episode 531: What’s a Conservative, Anyway?
James and Hillsdale history professor Brad Birzer, talk about what it means to be a conservative, and if there is actually much left to conserve.00:00 Introduction and Guest Brad Birzer00:44 Foolishness of the …
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James and Hillsdale history professor Brad Birzer, talk about what it means to be a conservative, and if there is actually much left to conserve.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Brad Birzer
00:44 Foolishness of the Week: James Makes a Six-Year-Old Mistake
03:54 What Does It Mean to Be a Conservative Today?
06:41 How MAGA Changed the Meaning of Conservatism
09:28 Why James Rejects Political Labels
12:28 Republicans, Libertarians, and the Conservative Tradition
15:06 Is Trumpism Really Conservatism?
19:20 How Political Discourse Lost Its Decency
22:37 Ronald Reagan and the Lost Art of Statesmanship
25:40 What Are Conservatives Actually Trying to Conserve?
27:59 Human Dignity, Compassion, and the Principles of Conservatism
31:01 The Importance of Community and Local Responsibility
33:29 Is America a Nation of Shared Principles or Shared Identity?
36:07 The American Founding and the Ideals Worth Preserving
41:03 Why America’s Founders Designed an Inefficient Government
43:21 Conservatism as the Politics of Restraint and Decency
45:01 Public Service, Political Power, and Humility
47:46 How Government Power Has Undermined Conservatism
50:10 Machiavelli, Political Power, and Moments of American Unity
53:01 Can American Conservatism Be Reborn?
53:53 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Kindness
Episode 530: Who’s Gonna Win?
James and Ant predict the near-present. Who's gonna win in this hot mess of an election? They also talk a bit about who's gonna lose.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview00:26 Listener Feedback: The Death …
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James and Ant predict the near-present. Who's gonna win in this hot mess of an election? They also talk a bit about who's gonna lose.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
00:26 Listener Feedback: The Death Penalty and Inalienable Rights
02:18 Does Imprisonment Violate the Right to Liberty?
04:09 Can You Forfeit Your Inalienable Rights?
06:25 Punishment, Rehabilitation, and the Purpose of Prison
08:42 Elizabeth Holmes, Fraud, and Criminal Justice
10:22 Should Criminals Be Forced to Repay Their Victims?
12:07 Pete Hegseth’s Political Future in Tennessee
13:48 Foolishness of the Week: Nicki Minaj for White House Press Secretary?
17:19 Political Spam and the 2026 Midterm Elections
18:49 Midterm Election Predictions: Polls vs. Betting Markets
25:51 Will Democrats Take Control of Congress?
28:10 Could Trump Face Another Impeachment?
31:50 The Odds of Democrats Winning the House and Senate
34:03 Texas Senate Race: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico
35:35 Trump’s Approval Ratings and the Midterms
37:13 Ohio Governor’s Race: Vivek Ramaswamy’s Declining Odds
39:00 Alaska Senate Race: Mary Peltola vs. Dan Sullivan
41:51 Maine Senate Race: Can Susan Collins Survive?
44:43 Tariffs, Inflation, and Republican Voter Discontent
46:44 Michigan Senate Race: Abdul El-Sayed vs. Mike Rogers
49:04 What Happens if Trump Is Removed From Office?
57:05 Which Is More Reliable: Polls or Prediction Markets?
1:02:24 Redistricting Battles in Texas and California
1:04:21 The Political Consequences of Redistricting
1:05:15 Be Nice to Each Other and Closing Thoughts
Episode 529: Ant Walks!
James and Ant talk about Ant’s long-ass walk, and what that means about how we think.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview00:20 Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Documentary05:02 Listener Stories and Words & …
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James and Ant talk about Ant’s long-ass walk, and what that means about how we think.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
00:20 Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos Documentary
05:02 Listener Stories and Words & Numbers Down Under
07:11 Gun Control, Self-Defense, and an Australian Home Invasion
11:02 Concealed Carry and the Value of Firearms Training
16:18 Tesla’s Flying Car and the Future of Transportation
18:08 California’s Racism Lawsuit Against Tesla
22:40 Foolishness of the Week: Chicken McNuggets Delivered to Prison by Drone
27:50 Flock Cameras, Surveillance, and Halloween
29:39 Ant’s 125-Mile Walk Through England
32:33 Is Constant Noise Making It Harder to Think?
39:28 The Disappearance of Peace and Quiet
41:06 Walking, Meditation, and Where Ideas Come From
49:38 Are National Cultures Becoming Homogenized?
54:48 How American Craft Beer Changed in 45 Years
57:41 Why European Trains Work Better Than American Trains
1:00:42 A Regulation Even Libertarians Might Support
1:03:58 How Rich Are Americans Compared to Britain?
1:05:50 Closing Thoughts: Be Nice Without Anyone Knowing
Episode 528: Public Executions: Be Careful
Ant and James go a little further than most in discussing the death penalty as we brace ourselves for the first public execution in the US since 1936.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview01:13 MIT’s …
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Ant and James go a little further than most in discussing the death penalty as we brace ourselves for the first public execution in the US since 1936.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
01:13 MIT’s Certificate in Piracy
03:59 Political Arguments, Social Media, and the Electoral College
07:30 Chuck Grassley, Aging Politicians, and Age Limits
12:28 Foolishness of the Week: Arrested Over a Shrek Meme
14:06 Political Speech and the First Amendment
16:56 Free Speech, Government Censorship, and Public Figures
19:51 The Death Penalty and the Right to Life
22:04 Can the Government Be Trusted With Capital Punishment?
25:02 Nidal Hasan and the Case for Public Execution
28:06 Should Executions Ever Be a Public Spectacle?
32:38 The Morality of Taking a Human Life
35:43 Public Executions, War, and the Slippery Slope
38:20 Are These Signs of a Dying Political Regime?
41:25 Principles, Revenge, and the Death Penalty
44:19 Closing Thoughts and Words & Numbers Backstage
Episode 527: David Friedman Returns!
David Friedman joins us once again to discuss differing legal systems (and Renaissance fairs).00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview01:14 Furries, Renaissance Fairs, and Pittsburgh Subcultures06:42 Rethinking …
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David Friedman joins us once again to discuss differing legal systems (and Renaissance fairs).
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
01:14 Furries, Renaissance Fairs, and Pittsburgh Subcultures
06:42 Rethinking the Social Security Retirement Age
10:46 Foolishness of the Week: The BBC Loses Its Mind
17:02 David Friedman on Alternative Legal Systems
17:58 Renaissance Fairs vs. Historical Recreation
23:04 Competing Legal Systems Throughout History
28:15 Benefit of Clergy and Medieval English Law
30:29 How Multiple Legal Systems Can Coexist
32:06 Order Without Law and Enforcing Social Norms
35:27 Civil Asset Forfeiture and Incentives in Punishment
36:45 Amish and Romani Legal Systems
39:50 How Romani Communities Enforce Their Own Laws
46:11 Sharia Law and Islamic Legal Systems in America
53:08 When Crime Is Against the State vs. the Victim
55:17 Private Justice and Compensation in Iraq
57:46 Tribal Responsibility and Saudi Legal Traditions
59:09 David Friedman’s Current Projects and What’s Next
1:00:11 Climate Change, Population Growth, and Economic Orthodoxy
1:02:39 Where to Find David Friedman’s Work
Episode 526: Nature Has a Normative Standard?
James and guest co-host Tom Krannawitter try to figure out (and explain) what the normative standard of nature is.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview01:08 Trump, the Midterms, and the Future of the …
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James and guest co-host Tom Krannawitter try to figure out (and explain) what the normative standard of nature is.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
01:08 Trump, the Midterms, and the Future of the Republican Party
06:27 Colorado Republicans and the Changing Conservative Movement
09:42 What Does It Mean to Be a Conservative?
16:02 Aristotle, the American Founding, and the Role of Virtue
18:58 Foolishness of the Week: Mike Johnson and the $5,000 Checks
21:46 The New Deal, Government Spending, and Buying Votes
26:57 Why Culture Matters More Than Politics
30:13 The Normative Standard of Nature
32:50 Natural Law, Human Nature, and Right and Wrong
34:41 Aristotle on Virtue and Friendship
38:46 Can Morality Exist Without Religion?
40:04 Learning from Experience, Age, and Human Nature
44:29 Can Political and Cultural Norms Be Unjust?
46:42 The Declaration of Independence as a Moral Standard
47:54 The Intellectual Origins of American Progressivism
49:05 Hegel, John C. Calhoun, and the Rejection of Natural Rights
50:33 How the German Model Transformed American Education
52:56 Progressivism and the Rejection of Nature
Episode 525: Athens v Berlin
James and Tom Krannawitter, who is pinch-hitting for Ant this week, discuss the differences between the Greek and German educational methods, and why we should care.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview01:17 …
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James and Tom Krannawitter, who is pinch-hitting for Ant this week, discuss the differences between the Greek and German educational methods, and why we should care.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
01:17 Trump’s Triumphal Arch, Snipers, and Government Militarization
05:25 When Police Destroy Your Property and Don’t Pay for It
09:07 Qualified Immunity and Holding Police Accountable
12:32 Could Insurance Help Police the Police?
17:27 Foolishness of the Week: Homeschooling Disqualifies a Firefighter
20:19 Homeschooling, Accreditation, and the Education System
23:12 Classical Education vs. the Modern University
25:22 How Accreditation Reshaped American Higher Education
28:33 What a Real College Education Looks Like
33:21 Socrates, Classical Education, and the Pursuit of Truth
36:04 The Greek vs. German Models of Education
41:01 Methodology, Old Books, and the Modern University
43:16 How to Pursue a Real Education in College
45:17 What Frankenstein, Blade Runner, and Plato Have in Common
45:59 The Intellectual Origins of Progressivism
47:25 Machiavelli, Technology, and Conquering Nature
50:00 Social Engineering and the Progressive Project
52:30 Natural Rights, Human Will, and the Limits of the Enlightenment
54:35 Closing Thoughts
Episode 524: The Ratchet Effect
Ant and James dissect the constant involvement of government in "emergencies," which seem to happen once a decade. For some reason.0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview0:50 The Ig Nobel Prize: Are Rich People …
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Ant and James dissect the constant involvement of government in "emergencies," which seem to happen once a decade. For some reason.
0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
0:50 The Ig Nobel Prize: Are Rich People More Selfish?
5:13 Rising Oil Prices and the Real Cost of Policy Decisions
7:20 Trump’s $5,000 Checks and the Inflation Problem
10:22 The Lindsay Clancy Trial and a Bizarre Jury Split
12:22 Foolishness of the Week: A Five-Year-Old, a Pond, and CPS
15:32 Foolishness of the Week: Punished for Stopping a Mass Shooter
18:17 The Affordability Crisis and Government Intervention
19:58 The Ratchet Effect: Why Government Power Never Shrinks
21:15 From the Great Depression to COVID: A Century of Expanding Government
24:14 The 2030s: Social Security and the Coming Wealth Tax
25:50 The 2040s: The Debt Crisis and a Digital Dollar
32:27 The 2050s: Population Decline and Universal Basic Income
34:11 How Temporary Government Powers Become Permanent
35:27 Socialism, the Berlin Wall, and North vs. South Korea
40:11 Social Security Insolvency and America’s Growing Debt
42:11 Property Taxes, Ownership, and the Erosion of Economic Freedom
47:01 How Young People Can Prepare for Social Security’s Future
50:21 Retirement Savings and the Coming AI Bubble
54:32 AI Regulation, Government Protection, and the Ratchet Effect
Episode 523: It’s Always 9/11
Ant and James reflect on 9/11, both the day and its legacy.0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview0:24 Citizens United, Super PACs, and Money in Politics6:48 Corporate Donations, Trump, and Political …
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Ant and James reflect on 9/11, both the day and its legacy.
0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
0:24 Citizens United, Super PACs, and Money in Politics
6:48 Corporate Donations, Trump, and Political Influence
10:50 AI Is Putting an Entire Industry Out of Business
13:56 AI, College Cheating, and the Future of Education
17:28 Foolishness of the Week: Trump Threatens to Halt Trade
20:48 Why Trade Deficits Aren’t What Politicians Think
22:24 25 Years Later: Remembering 9/11
25:25 Where We Were When the Attacks Happened
29:03 How 9/11 Changed America Overnight
31:39 Fear, Terrorism, and the Wars That Followed 9/11
34:22 How 9/11 Changed the Nature of War
35:17 The War on Terror and America’s “Wars on Nouns”
42:28 TSA, Security Theater, and the Post-9/11 Surveillance State
44:30 The Militarization of American Law Enforcement
46:06 Did Americans Trade Freedom for Security?
48:31 Fear, Crime, and the Lasting Legacy of 9/11
50:32 Closing Thoughts: Have Some Charity in Your Heart
Episode 522: Disinteresting Rates
What's the deal with bonds and interest rates? Find out on Words & Numbers, where we will use both words and numbers to get to the bottom of things.0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview0:42 Free Speech and the …
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What's the deal with bonds and interest rates? Find out on Words & Numbers, where we will use both words and numbers to get to the bottom of things.
0:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
0:42 Free Speech and the First Amendment
7:45 Rutgers Dean Caught Recording Students
09:55 Renaming the Great Lakes “Lake America”
11:41 Foolishness of the Week: George Santos Gets Banned From Kalshi
14:27 Is the Government Running Out of Places to Borrow?
20:24 Why Treasury Investors Are Demanding Higher Returns
22:10 The Federal Debt and the Interest Rate Spiral
24:06 Can the Government Tax Its Way Out of the Deficit?
26:24 Will the Government Eventually Monetize the Debt?
27:43 The Federal Reserve vs. the Treasury
33:05 Scott Bessent’s Plan to Push Interest Rates Down
36:42 Is the Treasury Gambling on Short-Term Debt?
41:37 Is the Treasury Trying to Conduct Monetary Policy?
44:38 Are We Seeing the Beginning of a U.S. Debt Crisis?
49:03 Can Social Security Force Congress to Confront the Debt?
51:35 Closing Thoughts: Find an Excuse to Be Nice
Episode 521: A Priest Walks Into a Podcast
A priest shows up. Antony doesn’t confess, James doesn’t convert, but they all talk about human dignity.Checkout Fr. James Martin, SJ 's book, 'Work in Progress.'https://www.amazon.com/dp/00626944800:00 …
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A priest shows up. Antony doesn’t confess, James doesn’t convert, but they all talk about human dignity.
Checkout Fr. James Martin, SJ 's book, 'Work in Progress.'
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062694480
0:00 Introduction and Overview
0:29 The Ultimate Quiet Quitting Story
4:32 Scott Bessent’s $950 Billion Bond Buyback Plan
8:05 Is the Treasury Conducting Its Own Monetary Policy?
12:14 Foolishness of the Week: American Airlines Does It Again
16:57 Father James Martin on Pope Leo, AI, and Human Dignity
20:50 What Happens When AI Meets Humanlike Robots?
22:48 AI, Loneliness, and Replacing Human Relationships
24:57 Can Free Markets Serve the Common Good?
29:22 Property Rights, Poverty, and the Role of the Church
34:53 Who Gets to Define the “Common Good”?
36:17 Subsidiarity, Data Centers, and Local Decision-Making
41:18 Human Rights vs. Human Flourishing
43:38 Wealth, Profit, and the Morality of Capitalism
48:00 What Did Jesus Mean by “The Poor Will Always Be With You”?
51:22 Individual Charity vs. Community Responsibility
55:15 Social Media, Human Dignity, and the Loss of Community
1:00:09 Father James Martin’s Work in Progress
Episode 520: The Death of Data
When government statistics are under question, it gets pretty hard to know what the hell is actually going on.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview00:32 Civil Disobedience, Crime, and Flock Cameras06:17 …
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When government statistics are under question, it gets pretty hard to know what the hell is actually going on.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
00:32 Civil Disobedience, Crime, and Flock Cameras
06:17 License Plate Tracking and the Surveillance State
10:52 Rising Treasury Yields and Federal Borrowing
12:20 Surge Pricing, Markets, and Government Intervention
15:48 Monopolies, Standard Oil, and De Beers
20:01 Foolishness of the Week: Trump Tariffs on Brass Instruments
24:02 The Death of Reliable Government Data
27:00 Why Politicizing Economic Data Matters
30:21 Immigration Data, Jobs, and the Economy
33:01 Immigration and Social Security
36:39 Migrant Workers, Business Planning, and Regulation
41:39 Why Reliable Data Keeps Prices Lower
44:06 Final Thoughts on Kindness and Grace
Episode 519: Of Course Clark is Right
Clark Neily joins us once again, this time to discuss the thorny matter of constitutional interpretation.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:26 TSA Phone Searches and the Right to Privacy06:26 The University of …
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Clark Neily joins us once again, this time to discuss the thorny matter of constitutional interpretation.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:26 TSA Phone Searches and the Right to Privacy
06:26 The University of Michigan Abandons Traditional Grades
10:31 Foolishness of the Week: Transgender Athletes and the WNBA
18:48 Clark Neily on How to Read the Constitution
21:54 Originalism vs. Textualism
27:02 Applying the Constitution to Modern Technology
30:31 Wiretapping, Smartphones, and the Fourth Amendment
33:06 Constitutional Rights at the Border
36:54 What the Constitution Really Means by a “Jury”
40:22 Original Meaning and the Second Amendment
50:01 The Right to Bear Arms and Resisting Government
57:36 Equal Protection and the Fourteenth Amendment
01:09:49 How Far Does the Second Amendment Go?
01:13:35 What Does It Mean to “Infringe” a Right?
01:25:14 The Forgotten Privileges or Immunities Clause
01:27:07 Closing Thoughts
Episode 518: Potluck
This week Ant and James seem not to have much of a point, but that's never stopped them before, and it sure didn't stop them this week.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview00:24 Caleb Hammer, Personal Finance …
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This week Ant and James seem not to have much of a point, but that's never stopped them before, and it sure didn't stop them this week.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
00:24 Caleb Hammer, Personal Finance, and Economic Hypocrisy
05:13 Thomas Jefferson, Hypocrisy, and Judging Ideas vs. People
10:00 Political Tribalism and Why People Stop Thinking Critically
14:46 Government Ownership of Corporations and Modern Socialism
20:51 Gas Prices, Oil Company Profits, and Government Taxes
26:43 Foolishness of the Week: The Reflecting Pool Fiasco
31:28 The 2028 Election, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and John Fetterman
33:48 Russia’s Nuclear Threats and the War in Ukraine
41:35 China, Population Collapse, and the Future of Global Power
49:18 Closing Thoughts
Episode 517: A Cornucopia of Foolishness
All foolishness all the time, with the connoisseur of foolishness himself, Wes Westmoreland.00:00 Introduction00:43 American Airlines Travel Horror Stories06:25 Is the GOP Becoming Socialist?12:34 Goldfish …
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All foolishness all the time, with the connoisseur of foolishness himself, Wes Westmoreland.
00:00 Introduction
00:43 American Airlines Travel Horror Stories
06:25 Is the GOP Becoming Socialist?
12:34 Goldfish Rights, Animal Rights, and Ethical Contradictions
17:03 Tim Walz’s “Gender Dolls” for Children
20:32 Crossbow Mishap at the County Fair
22:07 Zohran Mamdani, Grocery Stores, and Reparations
24:16 Democrats, Republicans, and the 2026 Midterms
29:57 Iran, Endless Wars, and Foreign Policy Failures
34:05 Anthony Fauci Takes the Fifth 111 Times
41:46 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
Episode 516: Save Our Children! | Guest: London River
The adult entertainment industry has been sounding the alarm about the erosion of our rights for years. Adult actress London River joins us to explain.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview00:43 Zohran …
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The adult entertainment industry has been sounding the alarm about the erosion of our rights for years. Adult actress London River joins us to explain.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
00:43 Zohran Mamdani’s Housing Proposal and Rent Control
03:44 Foolishness of the Week: Do Goldfish Have Rights?
07:51 Introducing London River
09:55 The SAVE Act and Online Age Verification
11:35 Why Adult Websites Oppose ID Verification
13:26 Parents, Government, and Protecting Children Online
17:55 Privacy, Databases, and the Future of the Internet
20:23 Is Age Verification a First Amendment Issue?
24:01 Free Speech, the Second Amendment, and Government Overreach
26:02 Supreme Court Rulings on Online Speech
29:14 Why the Adult Industry Is the “Canary in the Coal Mine”
31:29 Defending Free Speech Before It’s Too Late
35:47 Soft Authoritarianism and Expanding Government Power
38:13 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
Episode 515: Government’s Footprint
What do population growth rates and movement among the states have to do with one another? More than you might think.00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview00:56 Thomas Massie on Congress and Presidential …
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What do population growth rates and movement among the states have to do with one another? More than you might think.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview
00:56 Thomas Massie on Congress and Presidential Power
03:34 A Promising New Alzheimer’s Treatment
07:03 Foolishness of the Week: California’s Town Council Refuses to Leave Office
08:40 America’s Population Slowdown and Why It Matters
11:03 Immigration, Social Security, and Demographic Challenges
12:11 States Competing for Residents
17:19 Technical Difficulties
17:55 Does Bigger Government Lead to Better Outcomes?
20:20 Why Americans Are Leaving High-Tax States
23:26 Government Growth, Incentives, and Long-Term Stability
26:19 Immigration, Welfare, and Population Policy
28:38 Remote Work Is Reshaping State Economies
30:36 Competition Between States and the Future of America
31:51 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
Episode 514: Birthright Citizenship
Is birth enough to determine who should be a citizen? We (and theSupreme Court) weigh in.00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer00:39 Disclosure Day, Spielberg, and Hollywood’s Creativity Problem05:26 Foolishness of …
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Is birth enough to determine who should be a citizen? We (and the
Supreme Court) weigh in.
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:39 Disclosure Day, Spielberg, and Hollywood’s Creativity Problem
05:26 Foolishness of the Week: Air Conditioning and Energy Politics
13:58 Trump’s Meme Stock and Cryptocurrency Profits
23:39 Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment
26:28 What Does “Subject to the Jurisdiction” Mean?
30:18 Original Intent vs. Constitutional Text
33:50 Textualism, Originalism, and Justice Scalia
37:03 Can Birthright Citizenship Be Changed?
42:34 Why Constitutional Intent Isn’t Always Enough
47:13 The Limits of Constitutional Interpretation
52:39 How Constitutional Amendments Should Work
56:46 Supreme Court Justices, Brown v. Board, and Closing Thoughts
Episode 513: The Real Independence Day
Was July 4, 1776 the actual day of our independence from Great Britain as most Americans believe? While James is indisposed, historian Rob McDonald joins me to discuss the actual facts of America’s founding.
Episode 512: What Do You Meme?
Memes are apparently unavoidable, and most of them suck. Here we talk about some of the suckiest ones.00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer00:51 Japan’s Food Tax and Why Groceries Shouldn’t Be Taxed02:38 State …
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Memes are apparently unavoidable, and most of them suck. Here we talk about some of the suckiest ones.
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:51 Japan’s Food Tax and Why Groceries Shouldn’t Be Taxed
02:38 State Sales Taxes on Food Across America
05:04 Flat Taxes, Tax Complexity, and Scotland’s Simplicity
06:18 Remembering Historian Gordon Wood
07:37 AI Corporations and the Future of Legal Personhood
13:30 Foolishness of the Week: Trump’s Repeated Iran Peace Claims
18:08 Responding to Socialist Memes
19:04 Does Capitalism Create Billionaires Instead of Healthcare?
22:11 Obamacare, Health Insurance, and Government Bureaucracy
25:24 Why Misleading Memes Spread So Easily
29:12 Is Poverty a Product of Capitalism?
34:08 Elon Musk, Billionaires, and Wealth Creation
42:20 Infinite Growth, Capitalism, and the Laws of Thermodynamics
45:55 Why Political Memes Make Public Discourse Worse
48:13 Patreon Updates and Closing Thoughts
Episode 511: Happy Juneteenth! | Guest: Tom Krannawitter
You should absolutely care about Juneteenth. Tom Krannawitter joins us to talk about why.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:20 Two Dan Sullivans Running in Alaska02:57 Lawyers Using AI in Federal Court04:10 …
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You should absolutely care about Juneteenth. Tom Krannawitter joins us to talk about why.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:20 Two Dan Sullivans Running in Alaska
02:57 Lawyers Using AI in Federal Court
04:10 Foolishness of the Week: Switzerland’s Population Cap
10:12 Fear of Declining Living Standards
12:03 Juneteenth with Thomas Krannawitter
13:13 The Origins of Juneteenth
16:03 Why the 13th Amendment Completed the American Founding
18:59 Juneteenth and the Fourth of July
24:21 America’s Anti-Slavery Principles
30:17 Jefferson, Slavery, and the Declaration of Independence
32:46 The Truth Behind the Three-Fifths Compromise
37:05 Jefferson’s Personal Contradictions
43:36 Why America’s Founders Saw Slavery as Wrong
48:01 Why Juneteenth Should Unite Americans
52:04 Aristotle, Freedom, and Forgiveness
55:41 Black Wall Street and the Promise of Liberty
59:20 Jefferson’s Grave and the American Story
01:01:54 Lincoln, Equality, and Richard M. Johnson
01:07:15 Why Juneteenth Matters Today
01:08:18 Waypoints Teaching and Closing Remarks
Episode 510: Artificial Sanders Socialism
Ant and James change things up a bit this week by talking about a great idea from Bernie Sanders. Most of that is true. Ant and James do, in fact, talk about an idea Bernie Sanders has.00:00 Introduction and …
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Ant and James change things up a bit this week by talking about a great idea from Bernie Sanders.
Most of that is true. Ant and James do, in fact, talk about an idea Bernie Sanders has.
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
01:19 IRS Tax Forms, Privacy, and Dual Citizenship
05:29 Public Opinion Polls and Political Popularity
09:17 Foolishness of the Week: Jill Biden and Joe Biden’s Debate Performance
15:02 Virginia’s New Electric Vehicle Tax
18:49 Trump, AI Regulation, and Government Oversight
20:53 Bernie Sanders Wants Public Ownership of AI Companies
23:44 Who Should Benefit from AI Wealth?
26:01 Why Government Ownership Would Hurt Innovation
29:44 Would AI Companies Leave the United States?
31:28 Is Bernie Serious or Just Campaigning?
33:15 Closing Thoughts
Episode 509: The Girlfriend Experience
Why look for a girlfriend when you can just build one yourself?00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer00:38 China Influence Operations and Free Speech05:07 Pope Leo’s Slavery Apology12:53 Kash Patel Website Hacked by …
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Why look for a girlfriend when you can just build one yourself?
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:38 China Influence Operations and Free Speech
05:07 Pope Leo’s Slavery Apology
12:53 Kash Patel Website Hacked by Malware
15:44 The Growing Trend of AI Girlfriends
20:15 Why Young Men Trust AI Companions
24:19 Is AI Becoming Sentient?
29:06 The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
33:04 AI Romance and Falling Birth Rates
39:40 Will AI Replace Human Jobs?
45:51 Closing Thoughts
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Episode 508: Insider Everything
Should insider trading be allowed? It seems like a straightforward question, so how did we end up also talking about sports betting and Polymarket?-Get the book by Ant & James: Get Your Copy of Cooperation and …
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Should insider trading be allowed? It seems like a straightforward question, so how did we end up also talking about sports betting and Polymarket?
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Episode 507: Free These People
The inimitable Matt Kibbe, of Kibbe on Liberty joins us to spill the beans. Which beans? You’ll have to listen or watch to find out. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:24 Brazil’s Failing Medical Education …
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The inimitable Matt Kibbe, of Kibbe on Liberty joins us to spill the beans. Which beans? You’ll have to listen or watch to find out.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:24 Brazil’s Failing Medical Education System
04:59 Older Americans Turn to Marijuana Instead of Doctors
07:11 Kari Lake, Ambassadorships, and Political Loyalty
11:16 Trump, Obama, Third Terms, and Autocracy
14:40 Introduction: Matt Kibbe Joins the Show
16:24 Building Free the People and Communicating Liberty Through Storytelling
19:50 Why Stories Matter More Than Numbers in Economics
24:49 Libertarian Messaging and Reaching New Generations
28:04 Why Heroes Are Hard to Find
31:30 Trump, Influence, and Decentralized Cultural Power
33:54 Jordan Peterson, Responsibility, and Optimism
37:26 Fear, Freedom, and the Appeal of Certainty
42:12 Libertarianism, Progress, and Political Tribalism
45:12 Announcement: Words & Numbers Partners with Free the People
49:50 Growing Audiences, Social Media, and the Future of the Show
51:32 Closing Remarks
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Episode 506: Where Have All The Men Gone?
What the hell is wrong with young men, and is there anything we can do to help? Max Borders joins us to diagnose the problem and offer a possible solution. Disclaimer: Max and James are starting a new project …
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What the hell is wrong with young men, and is there anything we can do to help? Max Borders joins us to diagnose the problem and offer a possible solution. Disclaimer: Max and James are starting a new project together.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:24 The 25th Amendment and Presidential Incapacity
04:05 Biden, Kamala Harris, and Political Responsibility
06:25 Gerald Ford, Nixon, and Presidential Stability
08:36 Gas Prices and the Federal Gas Tax Debate
11:56 Age Verification Laws and VPN Workarounds
15:52 Introduction to Max Borders and the Crisis Facing Young Men
19:06 Toxic Masculinity, Smartphones, and the Rise of the Manosphere
21:55 Role Models, Mentorship, and the Loss of Masculine Guidance
27:42 Feminization, Ambition, and the Balance Between Masculine and Feminine Virtues
33:08 Young Men, Dating Culture, and Social Withdrawal
38:49 Dating Apps, Workplaces, and the Decline of Real-World Relationships
42:53 Young Men Falling Behind in Education and Life
48:25 Parenting, Discipline, Trauma Culture, and Resilience
59:08 The Manosphere, Positive Masculinity, and the Chrysalis Project
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Episode 505: Owning the (Post) Libs
How did all the Post-Liberals get on the Goulash Train? And what are Post-Liberals? And what is (or more to the point, was) the Goulash Train? With guest Phil Magness. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:44 …
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How did all the Post-Liberals get on the Goulash Train? And what are Post-Liberals? And what is (or more to the point, was) the Goulash Train? With guest Phil Magness.
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
01:44 Fast-Track Degrees and Credential Culture
03:53 Online Learning and Gaming the System
05:11 AI, Universities, and Lecture Ownership
08:04 AI Replacing Professors and Higher Ed Decline
09:55 The Collapse of Higher Education
11:29 Credentials vs Real Education
12:54 Guest Introduction: Phil Magness
13:56 Viktor Orbán and Hungary’s Political Shift
16:11 Hungary, Russia, and Ukraine Context
17:44 Orbán’s Election Loss and Fallout
19:29 Why Hungary Matters to the U.S.
20:45 Post-Liberalism Explained
27:36 Carl Schmitt and Authoritarian Theory
31:21 Hungary as a Model for Post-Liberalism
36:11 State Power, Economics, and Policy Failures
41:37 U.S. Connections and the “Goulash Train”
46:27 Post-Liberalism as a Fringe Movement
49:20 Liberalism vs Post-Liberal Ideology
51:38 Historical Parallels and Authoritarian Models
54:53 U.S. Political Implications and Closing
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Episode 504: Privileges & Immunities
Privileges and/or Immunities, Necessary and/or Proper, and Cruel and/or Unusual, with guest Clark Neily. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:37 Congress Approval Ratings Hit 10% 02:08 King Charles on Checks …
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Privileges and/or Immunities, Necessary and/or Proper, and Cruel and/or Unusual, with guest Clark Neily.
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:37 Congress Approval Ratings Hit 10%
02:08 King Charles on Checks and Balances
03:17 Is Congress Failing Its Constitutional Role?
04:19 Jimmy Kimmel Controversy and Media Fallout
06:05 Foolishness of the Week: Trump Passport Idea
08:13 Clark Neily Joins the Show
09:28 Comey Indictment and “8647” Controversy
12:11 Legal Interpretation and Prosecutorial Overreach
16:03 Is There a Growing Skepticism of Qualified Immunity?
17:58 What Qualified Immunity Actually Means
19:57 Absolute Immunity for Prosecutors Explained
23:44 Supreme Court Trends and Recent Rulings
24:19 Birthright Citizenship Debate
30:06 Constitutional Interpretation and “Cruel and Unusual”
34:07 Incorporation Doctrine and the 14th Amendment
40:28 Slaughterhouse Cases and Missed Legal Turning Point
45:35 Why Courts Resist Expanding Individual Rights
48:56 Supreme Court Power and Constitutional Limits Debate
50:59 Commerce Clause Expansion and Federal Overreach
57:51 Closing Discussion and Wrap-Up
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Episode 503: Is the American Dream Dead?
Is the American Dream dead? A lot of people seem to think so, and perception is reality in politics. But what do the words and numbers actually say? 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:10 NYC Government …
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Is the American Dream dead? A lot of people seem to think so, and perception is reality in politics. But what do the words and numbers actually say?
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
01:10 NYC Government Grocery Stores and “Fair Prices”
05:26 Why Socialist Grocery Models Break Down
09:27 Money, Markets, and Why the System Works
11:36 Prediction: Empty Shelves and Taxpayer Subsidies
13:29 UK Smoking Ban and Black Market Consequences
18:16 Foolishness of the Week: AI Influencer Scam
21:01 AI Content, OnlyFans, and the Future of Monetization
24:04 Is the American Dream Dead?
27:04 Perception vs Reality in the Economy
29:41 Real Wages, Housing, and Cost of Living
34:03 Why Life Feels More Expensive Today
37:40 Work, Lifestyle Expectations, and Generational Shifts
45:32 Consumer Sentiment, Social Media, and Economic Anxiety
52:12 Recession Fears and Policy Reality
56:33 Closing Remarks and Patreon
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