Best Benjamin Walter Podcasts (2025)

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David Edmonds on Peter Singer's Shallow Pond Thought Experiment 19:12

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In this interview of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds about Peter Singer's famous thought experient about what you would do if you saw a child at risk of drowning in a shallow pond, and what the moral implications of that. David has recently published a book about this thought experiment called Death in a Shallo…

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Ep. 2697 The Informal Civil War in America: What Will Life Be Like From Now On? 46:21

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Kevin Dolan discusses America post-Charlie Kirk: how much more is there really left to debate, after all? Sponsors: Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show, is bringing together top experts from around the world for the Expat Money Online Summit -- and it’s completely free to attend. You'll learn how to legally protect your …

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Ep. 2696 January 6th Prisoner Tells His Story 48:01

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Jon Schaffer, who headed the metal band Iced Earth, found himself imprisoned (including three months in solitary confinement in a room that permitted him to walk three paces) for his actions on January 6th. He discusses his ordeal, and how -- even before the pardon -- he got out. Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Ma…

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Now, Appalachia interview with historian Tim Silver 31:55

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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews historian Tim Silver about his new true-crime thriller DEATH IN BRIAR BOTTOM. Tim is a professor emeritus of history at Appalachian State University and is the author of MOUNT MITCHELL AND THE BLACK MOUNTAINS and coauthor of AN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR.…

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ON CRISPR Episode 4: Franken Monsters 36:47

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As the gene editing field kept growing, so did the dangers. Back in 2018, Jennifer Doudna received an email from a Chinese scientist claiming that he had genetically edited two twin babies. The news reverberated across the world and made Doudna and her colleagues urgently consider the implications of what their discovery could mean for humanity. Wa…

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165: Sorry, Not Sorry 43:52

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A never-aired Yom Kippur episode from before the war that asks what does it mean to be sorry? Our end song is Lu Yehi ("Let It Be") performed by HaGashash HaHiver. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. Se…

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Caroline Collits - The Ghost of Mt Victoria Pass 49:09

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High in the Blue Mountains, the road at Mount Victoria Pass twists steep and narrow through rock and mist. By day, it’s breathtaking. But by night, it carries a darker reputation. Travelers whisper of a woman’s ghost drifting through the fog. Her story etched into the stones of the pass nearly two centuries ago. This is the story of Caroline Collit…

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Ep. 2695 Libertarians Debate Israel/Palestine: Jacob Hornberger vs. Walter Block 57:57

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The Future of Freedom Foundation's Jacob Hornberger debates Loyola University New Orleans economics professor Walter Block on Israel/Palestine in light of libertarian ideas. Sponsors: Monetary Metals Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show, is bringing together top experts from around the world for the Expat Money Online Sum…

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Ep. 2694 In a World of Lies, What Health Advice Do You Trust? 56:15

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Robert Scott Bell has been rocking the health world, as he puts it, for more years than I can count. When we first met at a nullification event in Philadelphia, I wasn't sure I was on board with anything other than the allopathic medicine we all know. Now I have more of an open mind, and we get everything on the table. Sponsors: Expat Money Summit:…

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ON CRISPR Episode 3: Patent Wars 27:19

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Jennifer Doudna thought she had won the race. She thought she had beaten out all scientific competitors when she and her co-author had shocked the world with their groundbreaking technology for gene editing. But turned out, the race had just gotten fiercer. Walter Isaacson sits down with Evan to talk about how one of the most cutthroat scientific c…

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War. What is it good for? 1:17:05

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One-eyed, one-armed, one-legged Spanish naval officers, apparently🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 2693 What if Things Become Unlivable? 43:29

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Mikkel Thorup is the world's most sought-after expat expert. He joins us today to discuss your International Plan B, with particular emphasis on Latin America, as well as measures short of that to protect your liberty in uncertain times. Guest's Link: ExpatMoneySummit.com Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of…

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Our Diaspora: Money. Language. Culture. 49:32

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Send us a text On Planet Wekeza, Sabrina Lamb welcomes Konko Ba (Wolof, Senegal) and Nafessah Wazir (Harari, Ethiopia) for a culture-first conversation on how language shapes money—how we name saving and risk, why family support spans the U.S. and back home, and what “safe” assets really mean across the diaspora. From sou-sou/tontines to remittance…

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From Locker Room to Wall Street: Walter Stith on Winning with Money 34:16

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Send us a text Guest: Walter Stith — former NFL player. Now Morgan Stanley financial advisor Theme: locker-room discipline → real-world wealth playbook Myth-busting: clear the beliefs that block smart decisions Windfall checklist: bonus/inheritance/NIL — first 3 moves Advisor vetting: quick green/red-flag test Playbook: budgeting • debt • long-term…

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Ep. 2692 America After Charlie Kirk 44:31

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Cliff Maloney, CEO of Citizens Alliance, discusses the life of his friend Charlie Kirk, and what his killing means for the future of America. Sponsors: Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show, is bringing together top experts from around the world for the Expat Money Online Summit -- and it’s completely free to attend. You'l…

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ON CRISPR Episode 2: The Discovery 30:50

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Back in the 1990s, a young microbiologist in Alicante, Spain became obsessed with a strange pattern he observed in the genes of tiny organisms — a series of inexplicable clusters. And he wasn’t alone. All around the world, a network of scientists were growing curious as to what these genetic knots could be and all of their potential functions. Thei…

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Ep. 2691 The Establishment Lies About Everything, with Mike Adams 58:17

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Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, interviewed me about everything under the sun: inflation, economics, bias in history, the corrupt health establishment, and more. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Monetary Metals Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show, is bringing together top experts from around the world for the Expat Mone…

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Ep. 2690 The Man Who Keeps Defeating the State 43:59

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WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GOOD NEWS. Spike Cohen joins us to discuss what he's been doing outside of politics to correct injustices. Guest's Website: You Are the Power Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host o…

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ON CRISPR Episode 1: Beginnings 26:29

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Earlier this year, when the world learned the news of baby KJ successfully undergoing the first personalized genetic treatment, it represented a milestone for researchers and patients. But behind this scientific feat there’s the story of the technology that made it possible, CRISPR, and one of the key pioneers behind it — Jennifer Doudna. Evan sits…

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Finding Your Path in the Most Unlikely Place 48:32

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In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, we share the story of Don Ritchie, the “Angel of The Gap,” whose quiet compassion saved hundreds of lives. We explore what it really means to be present for someone in crisis, and how connection can be life-saving. We also look at the real-life Patch Adams, the man behind the movie and why he challenged Ho…

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Is it spelled 'College' or 'Collage?' 1:03:58

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maybe cowledge. like knowledge. yeah, that's the one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 2689 Peace in Ukraine and Madness at the Fed? with David Stockman 46:30

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David Stockman, director of President Reagan's Office of Management and Budget, discusses why he thinks the Ukraine war may truly be coming to an end, and also takes us through some of the history of the Federal Reserve, illustrating the growth of its powers and ambitions. Sponsors: Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show, i…

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ON CRISPR: The Story of Jennifer Doudna with Walter Isaacson 3:27

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Walter Isaacson - bestselling biographer behind Musk, Einstein and Steve Jobs - in conversation with Evan Ratliff brings you behind the scenes of The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race. The story of the third great technological revolution in modern times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Ep. 2688 The Diversity Con, and Other Deceptions, with Auron MacIntyre 50:17

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Auron Macintyre, fresh from his interview with Tucker Carlson, joins me to discuss "diversity," America First, the policing of thought on the right, and more. Sponsors: Persist SEO Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host of …

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164: Wartime Diaries - Pazit Noyberger and Radwan Abu Arara 22:13

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In the messy tension of war, Pazit had to make a life-or-death decision for someone else. The end song is "Hymn to the Soul" by LAOR. Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Carlos Alberto Sánchez on Mexican Philosophy 21:22

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What is distinctive about Mexican philosophy? How much is it linked to its geopolitical context? Carlos Alberto Sanchez, author of Blooming in the Ruins, a book about major themes in 20th century Mexican philosophy discusses this topic in conversation with David Edmonds. This episode was supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of Open Society Foundat…

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Benjamin Boyd and the Echo of Ambition 42:10

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In this episode, we head to Beowa National Park, to uncover the lesser-known stories behind one of Australia’s most infamous colonial figures, Benjamin Boyd- whose dicey legacy is literally etched into the landscape. We explore a life of ambition, influence, and wealth—and the human cost that history has often left unrecorded. From the lives of Sou…

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Ep. 2687 Patrick Byrne on the Deep State and His Secret Work 1:04:24

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Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock.com for 20 years, tells the story of being a covert government asset trapped in a deadly game of political espionage. Sponsors: Monetary Metals, Persist SEO, & Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Guest's Movie: The Enemy Within …

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Ep. 2686 Conservatives & Libertarians: Friends or Foes? 49:29

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Dan Flynn joins us to discuss Frank Meyer, a friend of Murray Rothbard who played an important role in the development of American conservatism. Sponsors: Monetary Metals Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Book Discussed: The M…

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Happy New Year 51:51

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The return of the kings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 2685 How to Become a Renaissance Man in a World of Drones 42:32

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The Preparation is the most important book I've read in 2025. This is not just some skip-college-and-save-money guide. This is a radical program for becoming a genuine renaissance man, and defying a system that churns out boring and indistinguishable drones. Co-author Matt Smith joins us. Sponsors: Expat Money Summit: Mikkel Thorup, host of the Exp…

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Ep. 2684 Politics Stinks, But Do We Need It Anyway? 49:52

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Bruce Fenton talks about politics and whether we should shun or embrace it, his portfolio recommendations, Western misconceptions about Saudi Arabia, and plenty of other intriguing topics. Sponsors: Bank on Yourself & Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Guest's Twitter: @brucefenton Show notes for Ep. 2684…

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Ep. 2683 Saifedean Ammous on Bad Money and Good Economics 45:37

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The great Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, discusses increased institutional interest in Bitcoin, the price of Bitcoin, and what's wrong with mainstream economics. Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guest's …

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Ellie Robson on Mary Midgley on Animals 16:05

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Mary Midgley didn't begin publishing until she was 59 years old, but nevertheless made a significant impact and had a distinctive approach. In this episode of Philosophy Bites Ellie Robson discusses some of her key ideas about our relationship with other animals.

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Sari Nusseibeh on Philosophy and Conflict 24:23

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Many people think philosophical discucssion is a luxury in times of conflict, but the Palestinian philosopher Sari Nusseibeh is more optimistic. In this episode of Philosophy Bites, recorded in early 2025, he explains why.

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Peter Warner and the Real Lord of the Flies 49:12

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From defying his millionaire father to racing in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Peter Warner lived a life that refused to follow the map. His life reads like fiction - except every word is true. In this episode, we follow the remarkable journey of the man who rescued six Tongan boys from the island of ‘Ata - a story that made headlines around the…

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Ep. 2682 To My Daughter: Why Ron Paul Matters 36:42

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In this potpourri episode, I share the remarks I delivered at the Ron Paul 90th birthday BBQ, as well as my brief appearances while there on Kibbe on Liberty and Spaces X Josie. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Policy Genius Show notes for Ep. 2682

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Ep. 2681 Feminism, Israel, and Other Third Rails 50:03

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Buck Johnson joins me for an episode recorded live at the Ron Paul 90th birthday BBQ event. Sponsors: Federated Computer: Code: WOODS & Persist SEO Guest's Twitter: @buckrebel Guest's Podcast: Counterflow: CounterflowPodcast.com YouTube.com/@Counterflow Show notes for Ep. 2681

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Ep. 2680 Trump and Putin: A Dissident View 40:20

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Vladimir Brovkin, my professor of Russian history at Harvard, updates us on the status of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and what developments we might expect. Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Bank on Yourself: BankOnYourself.com/Woods G…

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Now, Appalachia interview with publicist and author Joe Walters 36:44

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On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews book publicist and author Joe Walters about his latest book THE TRUTH ABOUT BOOK REVIEWS: THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO GETTING AND USING REVIEWS TO GROW YOUR READERSHIP. Joe is the founder of Independent Book Review: A Celebration of Indie Books. He's been on the marketing teams of indie presses …

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Ep. 2679 The Lazy Man's Portfolio for a Mad World, with Dominic Frisby 48:51

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The great Dominic Frisby shares an investment portfolio that you can set and forget, and we further discuss bad decisions in the UK and the US. Sponsors: Persist SEO + Get 11 fantastic things from Tom for free at ElevenFreebies.com Guest's Links: The Flying Frisby Frisby's News Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby Show notes for Ep. 2679…

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Ep. 2678 The Covid Idiocy Refuted for Good 44:30

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At the Mises Institute last month I was asked to speak on the Covid issue, so I summed up the argument systematically and using some of the charts that explode the Fauci version of events. Sponsors: Federated Computer: Code: WOODS CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Website Mentioned: diaryofcovid.com Show notes for Ep. 2678…

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Ep. 2677 Austrian Economics in the Age of Donald Trump 40:44

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Nowadays we hear a lot from the right-wing that sounds like this: economics is a frivolous thing to be concerned about when we have matters of existential importance at stake, or economists care only about GDP, etc. In fact, the MAGA grassroots will find its goals more readily achieved if they actually listen to the (good) economists they've been t…

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More than Alone - with Eva Angophora 59:40

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What does it really take to live close to the land, to find strength in stillness, and resilience in simplicity? In this episode, we are joined by Eva Angophora — a rewilding facilitator, ancestorial skills practitioner, and deep believer in nature as teacher. Eva feels most at home outdoors, immersed in the rhythms of the wild: foraging, building,…

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Ep. 2676 Inflation vs. Families, Children, and Social Health 43:21

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Author and professor Jeffery Degner discusses his important new book, Inflation and the Family, and how inflation negatively affects family formation, fertility, the long-term health of marriages, and more. Sponsors: Persist SEO & SupportingListeners.com Book Discussed: Inflation and the Family: Monetary Policy's Impact on Household Life Show notes…

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Ep. 2675 Murray Sabrin on Navigating a Rigged Financial System 42:47

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Retired finance professor Murray Sabrin joins us to discuss the Trump baby bonds, tariffs, the importance of saving and how to do it, why young people feel like the system is rigged against them, and more. Sponsors: Persist SEO Get 11 fantastic things from Tom for free at ElevenFreebies.com Guest's Substack: MurraySabrin.substack.com Show notes for…