Episode description This YouTube transcript features Edward Griffin discussing his book, “The Creature from Jekyll Island,” which alleges the Federal Reserve System was secretly created by a cartel of powerful bankers in 1910. Griffin argues the Fed’s true objective...

Episode description This January 2025 edition of Around La Porte features local news and events, including a completed trail clearing project, animal shelter updates, business spotlights, school news (like a new STEM program and student achievements), Port of Houston...

Episode description This text is an excerpt from a book teaching fundamental economic principles. It uses Robinson Crusoe as an illustrative example to explain core concepts like scarcity, trade, and the formation of prices. The book contrasts market economies with...

Episode description Harry Browne’s How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World is a self-help guide promoting personal liberty. Browne argues that individual freedom is achievable through self-reliance and independent decision-making, rejecting reliance on others or...

Episode description Tom Woods’s email discusses the controversial opinions of Vivek Ramaswamy regarding American culture’s prioritization of superficial achievements over intellectual pursuits. Woods argues that this cultural phenomenon hinders the production of top...

Episode description Angel Reach, a Texas-based organization, assists children like Ella who are placed with relatives due to parental difficulties. The email recounts Ella’s story, highlighting how Angel Reach provided support and resources to her and her...

Episode description Is Texas ready to secede? Our new pod explores a pamphlet arguing for Texas independence, citing issues from the Fed to healthcare, and why the rest of the US should let them go. Two Americas collide! https://thinkandactlocally.com/donate/...

Episode description Robert Murphy’s article argues that the impending Social Security crisis can be mitigated by allowing Americans to opt out of the system. His proposal suggests individuals could opt out if they represent a net liability to Social Security,...

Episode description Patriot factions.pdf outlines various subgroups within the Patriot Movement, each focusing on specific grievances against the U.S. government. These groups share a common goal of restoring American liberty through legal and constitutional means,...

Episode description This legal treatise explores common-law marriage, arguing that it’s a valid form of marriage despite not being “recognized” by many states. The author contends that the right to marry predates government regulation, citing the Meister v. Moore...