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What are some easy things that most people could do that would dramatically improve their quality of life? The Gwartney Team has tips and tricks get more bang for your buck. Live better!
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What does everyone get wrong about Philosophers and Economists? What do Philosophers and Economists get wrong about everyone? The view from inside a field is often startlingly different from the public's perception of that field. Join the Gwartney Team for a fun discussion about what the public gets wrong about what we do in our respective disciplines, followed by a discussion about what our disciplines get wrong about the way the world actually works.
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Will tariffs save America? We debate, you decide! Listen in to a live recording of an exciting and informative debate between the Gwartney Institute's own Dr. Russ McCullough and podcast friend and occasional guest Jon. Jacobsen (who also teaches at Ottawa University).
It is a battle of brains, a war of words and a fight for the future of freedom. Let us know who you think came out on top!
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Donald Trump’s hands are now on the wheel, and so far, he has been making changes quickly. Join the Gwartney Team for a discussion covering some of the more interesting, important, and surprising maneuvers from the former and current Commander in Chief.
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Who and what should we spend our time caring about? A paper has been making the rounds that shows that there are profound differences in the way those on the political left and the right think about our moral obligations. What does this mean? Why is this so? Can this difference be bridged?
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may recommend we get rid of the penny. It costs about 3 pennies to make one penny. That appears to be a big waste of taxpayer money, but is there an argument that it is worth it? Dr. McCullough say ditch it and Dr. Jacobsen says don’t! Both learn through the discussion a few things they did not consider before. What’s the difference between stopping production of the penny, and taking away its ‘legal tender’ status. Tune into this episode to decide for yourself if the country is better off or worse without the penny.
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The CEO of United Healthcare was murdered. The public response to this incident has been extremely interesting, and highlights exactly how toxic the discussion around healthcare and health insurance has become. What can we learn from this tragedy?
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The Gwartney Team shares their resolutions for 2025, and they reflect on the nature of New Years Resolutions in general. What makes a good resolution? Why should we be making them? Join us for a fruitful discussion!
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As a former Iowa State Legislator for seven years, Jon Jacobsen saw first-hand the way the power structure of the state government operates. Join Jon, Peter, and Russ as they get their hands dirty uncovering what really goes on behind the closed doors of public service.
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The Gwartney Team gives their predictions for 2025. Politics! Sports! Bitcoin! The Catholic Church! Listen in and have every question that anyone could ever ask answered ahead of time in full, with 100% accuracy guaranteed.
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What is Drama? The telling of stories is one of humanity’s most distinctive activities, and yet the basic mechanics of a good story often go unnoticed. Justin outlines the theory of Drama articulated by American playwright and director David Mamet. Listen in and learn how to tell your stories better, or at least learn how to critique your significant other!
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Bitcoin has surged to new all-time highs, passing the 100k ceiling. The Gwartney team breaks down what this means, and they make some predictions about what we can expect going forward.
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Why do we care so much about sports? Sports play a large role in our lives. Most of us grow up playing sports, and then slowly settle into the role of spectator as age takes its toll on us. Why do we care so much about sports, and which ones are the good ones? What is a ‘sport’ anyway?
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Which system contributes more to human flourishing: capitalism, or democracy? Are capitalism and democracy the same thing, or are they mutually exclusive? what do these terms even mean?
Dr. Chris Boudreaux of Florida Atlantic University joins the Gwartney Team to discuss capitalism, democracy, flourishing, freedom, and how we ought to think of their intersection.
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Recorded prior to RFK Jr.'s nomination for Secretary of HHS, the Gwartney Institute's resident RFK Jr. fanboy (Justin) articulates his bullish case for a pivotal RFK Jr. role in the incoming administration.
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Recorded after the election but prior to any nominations, the Gwartney team discusses the promises and perils of a second Trump term. How will this term compare to the previous Trump administration? How did we get here, and where are we going?
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Russ leads a discussion about Tarriffs: What they are, how they work, and why he doesn't like them. Along the way the team discusses the manner in which other state interventions in the market (such as regulations) generate the demand for tariffs, and what this all means going forward.
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Exactly what kind of speech does the first amendment protect, and why? There is concerted pressure, both domestically and internationally, to expand the State's ability to regulate speech. Those advocating for these policies justify their proposals by citing the need to combat "hate" and "misinformation."
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A recent article makes the now familiar claim that AI will render most of the population unemployable. Rather than advocate for a universal basic income, the author argues that we should use the state to shape the labor market to guarantee employment. This is a 'jobs program', but for everyone! Is this really the least-bad option?
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Peter leads the Gwartney team in fruitful discussion of the Psalms. A rich and rewarding book, The Psalms comprises songs and prayers and prayerful songs, without a single author or viewpoint. How then are we to interpret them?
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