March 2022

In a remarkable pivot, the White House now says, “We’ve not been pro-lockdown—most of the lockdowns actually happened under the previous President.” Original Article: "The White House Now Says It Never Really Wanted Lockdowns" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by

Probably the worst of the multitude of villainous covid restrictions came at the expense of churches, the forced closure of their doors. Coupled with this tragedy was the fact that while churches were empty, liquor stores remained open for business. And

In Orwellian fashion, if you want freedom, that makes you a "racist" and a "fascist." So, it is assumed by our overlords to be "fascism" when truckers protest for the freedom to earn a living. Original Article: "The Canadian Truckers' Battle

Since independence in 1947, the Indian subcontinent has remained bound to its ancient caste system, which can generally be understood in this descending order, albeit with significant variations and subcastes depending on region: Brahmans (priests)Kshatriya (warriors)Vaishya (merchants and traders)Sudra (artisans and

The evolution from gold standard to gold exchange standard to the dollar fiat system is one based largely on deception and broken promises. Original Article: "Today's Fiat Dollar Standard Is Founded in Lies" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher

SEZs are loopholes, and capitalism breathes through loopholes. But like all loopholes, they tend to benefit those who can afford to hire the lawyers who can identify said loopholes. Original Article: "What Would Mises Have Thought of "Special Economic Zones"?" This Audio

Although covid cases in Austria—and most other countries—are rapidly falling, Austria has doubled down on punishing the unvaccinated and become the first country to mandate vaccination for all adults. Original Article: "Austria Doubles Down on Forced Vaccinations" This Audio Mises Wire is

In the months since Angela Merkel’s departure from the German Chancellorship after sixteen years in power, the editorials praising her reign have been legion. This is not one of them. Busy heaping praise on abstractions, Merkel’s purported courage, strength, and moral conviction,

The financial woes of the giant real estate developer Evergrande, which carries an estimated debt of $300 billion, have rekindled global fears that China’s property bubble is about to burst. Such predictions have occurred repeatedly in the past, in particular

Jeff and Bob discuss Biden's SOTU, the immorality of sanctions, and Fed chair Powell's pregnant comments.