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Jul 25, 2026 44 min

Why Socialism struggles.

from The Ellis Talker Show Hosted by DV LEBRON

On this episode of The Ellis Talker Show, I sit down with Dr. Doug Cardell—economist, economic policy expert, and author of Why Socialism Struggles: Exposing the Economic Errors That Undermine Utopian Ideals.Dr. Cardell brings an impressive combination of academic knowledge and real-world experience to the conversation:🎓 PhD in Economic Policy from Liberty University📊 Expert in economics, economic policy, mathematical modeling, and system dynamics modeling🏛️ Former aide to a Member of Congress💼 Former corporate CEO🏆 Award-winning educator and former Professor of Mathematics📚 Former consultant to the Arizona Department of Education🎓 Advanced education and certificates from the University of Arizona, MIT, and the University of PhoenixWe dig into the questions at the heart of his book:• Why does socialism continue to appeal to people?• Has it ever truly worked?• What happens when economic theory collides with human behavior, incentives, and reality?This isn't about slogans or talking points. It's a conversation about economics, history, evidence, and the real-world consequences of the systems we choose.The Ellis Talker ShowAn informed society is a free society.Watch, listen, and join the conversation.#TheEllisTalkerShow #DougCardell #Economics #EconomicPolicy #WhySocialismStruggles #Socialism #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #PublicPolicy #History #Podcast #PoliticalDiscussion #TexasPodcast #CivicEngagement #AnInformedSocietyIsAFreeSociety

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