Mike Williams’ CAPITAL IDEA podcast series explores the economic, historical, empirical, and moral case for laissez faire capitalism. CAPITAL IDEA is an intelligent, sometimes capricious, often irreverent discussion for honest people of all political persuasions who want to better understand the only moral economic system. Let’s face it, our day-to-day activity IS economics—they call it microeconomics but where’s the connection to the broader issues? CAPITAL IDEA is here to help you chew on ...
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Capitalism, Science, & Petroleum with Clay Doke
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Mike interviews the 2022 LPR Defenders of Capitalism Winner and petroleum engineer, Clay Doke. They discuss Clay's experience in LPR/DoC, growing up in rural Colorado, and the science, economics, and politics of energy extraction, and much more.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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The Absurd Fear of Globalization
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Fear of globalization has recently gained traction since the shutdowns associated with Covid-19 and doesn't seem to be going away. So, in this episode, Mike and Mitch uncover what globalization actually means and outline why globalization itself is pro-freedom and pro-capitalism.De către Defenders of Capitalism
Does the US Food and Drug Administration really have one's individual health in its best interest? And does the FDA overstep its authority? Mike and Mitch discuss the role of the FDA and how it could be improved in a capitalist society.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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Gas Bags or Gas Stoves, you gotta choose…
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Banning gas stoves?? Say it ain't so! In this episode Mike and Mitch discuss the recent furor over comments from the federal government--should bureaucrats regulate how we cook food because of safety and pollution concerns?De către Defenders of Capitalism
Mike and Mitch discuss the recent bankruptcy/fraud of Sam Bankman Fried and subsequent meltdown of the cryptocurrency markets. Is it a sign of a bankrupt culture with central banks keeping interest rates artificially low such that charlatans and swindlers, operating under the guise of effective altruism can so easily scam the public with cooperatio…
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Capitalism and Charity with Karen Hoida
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Mike’s guest, 2015 Defenders of Capitalism Award Winner, Karen Hoida, is an executive with an international non-profit organization. They discuss the role of self-sufficiency, self-interest and purposeful action, along with the confusion many have about charity, giving and non-profit organizations.De către Defenders of Capitalism
In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss how they find good news sources in the sea of fake or biased news all around us. How do you find a trusted news source and know who are the experts?De către Defenders of Capitalism
As the results of the midterm elections become finalized, Mike and Mitch review the implications of both the national election and local election results in Colorado. One thing they agree on is that the expected Red Wave in 2022 was more like a Red Ripple...De către Defenders of Capitalism
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Mike’s ”Economics” Interview on the Lee Elcie Show
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Lee Elci is an American radio talk show host, political commentator, print journalist, author, writer and producer of the Lee Elcie Show - The Voice of Freedom on 94.9 News Now in Connecticut. Lee interviewed Mike earlier this month to discuss economics and the importance of defending capitalism.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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Adam Smith, Liz Truss, & European Liberalism with Eamonn Butler
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Recorded in Oslo, Norway at the 2022 Mont Pelerin Society Conference, Mike caught up with well-known British Economist, Eamonn Butler. Eamonn Butler is the Co-founder & Director of the Adam Smith Institute, as well as a prolific author of many books including, his Foundations of a Free Society which won the 2014 Fisher Prize. In this podcast episod…
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Defending the Declaration = Defending Capitalism with Tom Krannawitter
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Mike has a wide-ranging discussion with his colleague, Dr. Tom Krannawitter, including the fact that championing the Declaration of Independence IS championing Capitalism and why the enemies of both get it, while most so-called defenders of freedom don’t. A master teacher who brings history alive, Krannawitter reveals much about Lincoln, Robin Will…
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The Tragedy of Airline Transportation
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As Mike gets ready to go on a trip to Europe, he discusses with Mitch the faults and tragedy of regulation in the airline transportation industry. Looking at the history of regulation in the airline industry, it's easy to see there's an opportunity for advocacy of freedom and entrepreneurship, and it's what we need now more than ever.…
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Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right with Anders Ingemarson
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A guide to citizenship, just in time for Midterm elections! Mike interviews author Anders Ingemarson on his newly revised book: Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right. They cover lots of ground including a framework for how to think about political parties and election issues, the principles involved and application to several specific issues.…
Capitalism is about individual rights and individuals have a right to their guns but where is the line? Should Defenders of Capitalism defend the 2nd Amendment? Unconditionally? Mike and Mitch discuss the rational role for government in applying the 2nd Amendment to today’s world. Key concepts: property rights, when do “arms” become a threat or vio…
Why is unionization and membership on the rise? Are unions anti-capitalist and inherently bad for the economy? Mike and Mitch discuss the history and function of unions along with what that looks like for the future.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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A Historian’s Lesson for the Defenders of Capitalism with Eric Daniels
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Mike is joined by Eric Daniels, PhD, professor of history and Assistant Director at the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism. They cover a wide range of topics including the history of capitalism and its being a result of the Enlightenment, education, the roots of progressivism, SCOTUS decisions, and especially the primary mistake made by …
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Beginning of the Beginning of the End for Administrative Law?
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With the recent Supreme Court decision in West Virginia vs EPA, it looks like there is a small crack in the wall of "administrative law" that has been one of the keys to the growth of the Regulatory/Welfare State. Mike and Mitch discuss this decision and the underlying principles at stake including the famous Chevron and Auer deference. This is a s…
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Inflation Nation with Erik Sandstrom
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Mike talks with Erik Sandstrom, economist, data scientist, and Assistant Director of the Defenders of Capitalism Project. They discuss what inflation is, why it has reached 40-year highs in 2022, who it affects the most, and what the possibilities are for getting it under control.De către Defenders of Capitalism
Housing is getting more expensive every day, pricing many people out of the market - and government policy is the main culprit. In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss how laws and regulations needlessly increase the cost of housing, and what a real free market would look like.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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A Capitalist Foreign Policy with Elan Journo
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Mike interviews Elan Journo, foreign policy expert, author of several books, & Senior Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. They discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, why America keeps making FP mistakes, what a principled foreign policy would look like, and appropriate use of military force as well as sanctions, diplomacy, etc.…
Who are the everyday looters in the Capital? The government officials who use insider information to profit for themselves. Mitch and Mike list the reasons why the looters in our capital are severely damaging the system our founders created and hypocritical to capitalists and entrepreneurs, who actually provide more value and opportunity in the eco…
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Ukraine-Russia Crisis March 2022
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Mike and Mitch cover the recent Ukraine-Russia Crisis and why this conflict is important when it comes to the success of ideas of capitalism over fascism.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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The Freedom Trail to Capitalism
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Mike and Mitch discuss the Freedom Trail in Boston and why it is critical to teach the our founding history when examining the development and importance of Capitalism in the United States.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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How does Capitalism relate to Democracy?
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Mike and Mitch touch base on the idea of democracy, how it's related to the American system, and how they connect to Capitalism and free markets.De către Defenders of Capitalism
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Mike Hosts Yaron Brook, Part 2 - The State of Making the Case for Capitalism
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(After the introduction, Part 2 continues uninterrupted from Episode 3, Part 1) Mike and Ayn Rand Institute Board Chairman Yaron Brook tender essential questions and engaging observations in this deep-dive into validating capitalism. Why do people hate billionaires? Where are all the free-market economists hiding? The worrisome state of no true for…
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Mike Hosts Yaron Brook, Part 1: Capitalism and Foreign Policy
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Mike and Ayn Rand Institute Board Chairman Yaron Brook in a spirited discussion that bridges free-market economics with foreign policy--from trade with China, trade deficits, inflation, and national security to the untold story of global productivity and "who really gets capitalism." (Part 2 continues uninterrupted following the introduction in Epi…
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Digging Deeper: Capitalism vs. the Other ”...isms”
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Mike and Mitch explore the critical need to have this conversation about capitalism; what comprises capitalism and how it compares to collectivism, socialism and other socioeconomic theories and ideas; capitalism vis-a-vis prosperity, health and better living; helpful definitions for moving forward include the moral perspective.…
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Introducing MIKE WILLIAMS’ CAPITAL IDEA! - Episode 1
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Mike introduces this powerful podcast series with an account about why every American should fundamentally understand capitalism; why capitalism is the only moral socioeconomic system ever created; who will benefit most from MIKE WILLIAMS' CAPITAL IDEA podcast series; a preliminary definition of capitalism; and Mike's credentials--why he is super-q…
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