Episode description This text excerpts from Thomas Sowell’s Applied Economics explores the discrepancies between economic principles and their political application. Sowell emphasizes the importance of “thinking beyond stage one,” considering long-term consequences...

Episode description This collection of essays examines various social and political issues through an economic lens. The author challenges common misconceptions surrounding economics, exploring topics such as price gouging, the welfare state, and the impact of...

Episode description Thomas Sowell’s Wealth, Poverty, and Politics examines the complex interplay of factors contributing to economic disparities across the globe. Sowell challenges deterministic explanations, arguing that geography, culture, and politics all play...

Episode description This excerpt from Thomas Sowell’s “Trickle Down” Theory and “Tax Cuts for the Rich” refutes the common critique that tax cuts benefit only the wealthy. Sowell argues that this “trickle-down” theory is a mischaracterization, citing historical...

Episode description Thomas Sowell’s Economic Facts and Fallacies challenges common economic beliefs by rigorously examining them against factual evidence. The book systematically dismantles various fallacies related to urban planning, gender income disparities,...

Episode description This text presents excerpts from Henry Hazlitt’s Economics in One Lesson, a book critiquing common economic fallacies. The introduction by Walter Block praises Hazlitt’s work as a timeless classic, highlighting its insightful analysis of flawed...

Episode description This 1849 essay by Gustave de Molinari, translated and published by the Ludwig von Mises Institute, argues for a free market approach to security. Molinari contends that security, like other goods and services, should be provided through...

Episode description “Published.pdf” is an ebook by Chandler Bolt that guides readers through a 90-day process to write, market, and publish their first book. The book emphasizes finding a strong purpose for writing, using efficient writing techniques like mind mapping...

Episode description This text excerpts from Thomas Sowell’s Basic Economics explain fundamental economic principles, focusing on the role of prices in allocating scarce resources. The author contrasts market economies, coordinated by price fluctuations and...

Episode description Booker T. Washington’s autobiography, Up From Slavery, recounts his life journey from slavery to becoming a prominent educator and leader. The text offers excerpts detailing his childhood struggles, his education at Hampton Institute, and his...