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Ashton Cohen
by ELECTile Dysfunction Podcast
Informative, independent, sometimes humorous, unfiltered takes on the most important issues in politics, finance, crypto, and the law ashtoncohen.substack.com
Episodes
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Top Harvard Economist on Present & Future of the American & Global Economy. Guest: Benjamin Friedman
Ashton has a fascinating conversation with Harvard Professor of Economics Benjamin M. Friedman about the current and future economic trends that will impact the United States and the rest of the world over the coming years. Professor Friedman currently teaches political economy at Harvard and was...
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WHY IS AMERICAN HEALTHCARE SO EXPENSIVE & SCREWED UP? Guest: Dr. Keith Smith
Ashton is joined by Dr. Keith Smith to discuss why healthcare in America is so expensive and screwed up and how we can fix it. Dr. Smith also offers tips on what individuals and patients can do to save money on healthcare costs and how they can play a role in reforming the system. Dr. Smith is a...
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Gun Control, Crime, Ghost Guns & Red Flag Laws. Guest: John Lott
Ashton has a fascinating discussion with John Lott, one of the nation's foremost experts on gun policy and crime. Ashton and John discuss the most common misconceptions regarding firearms and gun crimes in the United States, the rise in crime in major US cities, the data on gun control, the Bruen...
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The Diversity Delusion, Woke Medicine & Race In America. Guest: Heather Mac Donald
Ashton speaks to bestselling author and commentator Heather Mac Donald about the problems with the "diversity equity & inclusion" agenda, the woke takeover of our medical and scientific institutions, and race in America. Heather Mac Donald is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the author of...
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THE DEATH OF GOD & AMERICA'S FUTURE. Guest: Dennis Prager
Ashton speaks to the legendary commentator and radio personality Dennis Prager on the decline of religiosity in the West, "Secular Extremism," leftism v. liberalism, traveling the globe and much more. Dennis is the host of the Dennis Prager radio show, the founder of PragerU Full episode…
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Anti-Semitism, Far-Left Takeover of LA/California Politics & Trump v. Desantis. Guest: Matt Bilinsky
Ashton has a fascinating conversation with Attorney, LA native, and host of the Prevailing Narrative Podcast, Matt Bilinksy on the far-left takeover of the LA City Council and California's biggest institutions (including the LA Times). The two also discuss Trump v. Desantis, and whether there is…
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Alex Jones’ Attorney on the $1 billion Sandy Hook Defamation Verdict, Government & Big Tech Censorship, Globalism, & 2024 Predictions. Guest: Robert Barnes
Ashton has a fascinating conversation with legal/political commentator and attorney Robert Barnes about the record-breaking defamation verdict against his friend and client, Alex Jones. Ashton and Robert then discuss the recently leaked documents to The Intercept that demonstrate collusion…
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Amity Shlaes on Inflation, The Fed, & What our History Can Teach us About Our Present and Future
Ashton speaks to NY Times Best Selling Author Amity Shlaes on Inflation, The Fed, & What our History Can Teach us About Our Present and Future. Ashton and Amity discuss lessons we can draw from the Great Depression/New Deal, LBJ's Great Society and the governing philosophy of President Calvin...
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What Other States Can Learn from Utah: Encouraging Entrepreneurship, Reforming Education, Decriminalizing Psychedelics, & Record Economic Growth. Guest: Connor Boyack, Libertas Institute
Did you know Utah is the fastest growing state in the country and leads the US in GDP growth? It also consistently ranks as one of the top states to do business and one of the best states for quality of life. What can other states learn from Utah’s example? Ashton speaks to Connor Boyack…
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Celebrity Communications Coach & Democratic Advisor Richard Greene on Public Speaking, Leadership, Working With Tony Robbins & 2022 Midterms Debate
Ashton has a fascinating discussion with Celebrity Communications Strategist, Democratic Advisor, Author & Attorney Richard Greene. Richard has been a communication coach for a variety of celebrities, including Princess Diana. Ashton and Richard discuss: what makes someone a great communicator?;...
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Debunking Myths About Slavery, American History, 1619 Project, Howard Zinn, & Columbus. Guest: Mary Grabar
Full video at: Ashton has a fascinating conversation with Dr. Mary Grabar examining the biggest falsehoods and myths perpetuated by left-wing revisionist historians on topics such as slavery, America's founding, Christopher Columbus and much more. Mary Grabar is the author of Debunking The 1619...
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The Iranian People v. The Iranian Government. Guest: Iran Expert Alex Vatanka
Repost from my earlier discussion with Alex Vatanka on the Iranian regime. Ashton and Alex discuss: who is the Ayatollah Khamenei and can the US and the Western World negotiate with him? What is the current situation like in Iran and is it on the verge of collapse? Can the people of Iran…
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Energy Crisis, War on America's Fossil Fuels, Crazy Environmental Regulations, & Bitcoin. Guest: Former EPA Chief of Staff Mandy Gunasekara
Ashton speaks to Environmental Attorney and Former EPA Chief of Staff under the Trump Administration Mandy Gunasekara on our current energy Crisis, the war on America's Fossil Fuels, the problems with wind & solar power, some of our crazy environmental regulations and the case for Bitcoin. Full...
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The Great Reset, Woke Capitalism & ESG Tyranny. Guest: Michael Rectenwald
Ashton speaks with Michael Rectenwald about the Great Reset and how woke capitalism/ESG is being used to censor and control the economy and American society. Full episode at: Subscribe to Ashton Cohen: ELECTile Dysfunction Podcast on Spotify: Subscribe to Ashton's channel on Youtube:...
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The Rise of Identity Politics and Wokeism. Guest: Frank Furedi
Ashton is joined by the great writer and author of over 25 books, Frank Furedi. Ashton and Frank discuss the insanity of identity politics and the niche cultural issues at the core of wokeism, which dominate so much of our public debate. Subscribe to Ashton Cohen: ELECTile Dysfunction Podcast on...
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How Do Revolutions Start? Examining the Rise of the Nazis, Communists, Jacobins, & Ayatollahs. Guest: Daniel Chirot
Ashton is joined by Historian Daniel Chirot to discuss the major revolutions that have taken place throughout history - The American Revolution, The French Revolution, The Russian Revolution, The Nazi Revolution, and the Iranian Revolution. What do these have in common? Could they have been...
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Can Bitcoin Still Solve Inflation & Provide Us With A More Abundant World? Guest: Jeff Booth
Ashton is joined by Jeff Booth, one of the most prominent and respected voices in the entire Bitcoin space. Ashton and Jeff have a fascinating discussion centering on Jeff’s latest book, The Price of Tomorrow: Why Deflation is the Key to an Abundant Future. You can learn more about Jeff by going…
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An Israel/Saudi Arabia Alliance, Iran, & A Changing Middle East. Guest: Israeli Brigadier General Amir Avivi
Ashton is joined by former IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi. Ashton and Amir have a fascinating conversation about Middle Eastern Geopolitics, the state of the Middle East after the Abraham Accords, the relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia, the Iran nuclear deal, the factors that make the...
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Drugs Part III: The Untold History of Big Pharma, the Opioid Epidemic, & Kennedy Assassination Conspiracies. Guest: Gerald Posner
One of the best episodes of ELECTile Dysfunction yet! Ashton is joined by one of his favorite authors, Gerald Posner, the author of numerous best-sellers such as Mengele: The Complete Story, Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald, and the Assassination of JFK, and his latest, Pharma: Greed, Lies, and the...
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Drugs Part II: Dr. Carl Hart on the Case for Complete Drug Legalization
Ashton is joined by one of the most prominent people in science and academia advocating for drug legalization, Columbia Professor, Dr. Carl Hart. Dr. Hart is the author of a new book, Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear, in which he makes the case for the legalization...
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Drugs Series Part I: The Promise of Ecstasy. Guest: Psychotherapist Charley Wininger
Ashton is joined by Psychotherapist and Author of Listening to Ecstasy, Charley Wininger. Ashton and Charley have a fascinating conversation about the history of MDMA/Ecstasy, its success in medical trials such as treating our Veterans and those with PTSD, its therapeutic applications, side...
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Housing Policy Expert on Why Homes Are So Expensive & Solutions to Housing Unaffordability. Guest: Howard Husock
Ashton is Joined by Howard Husock, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of several books including, The Poor Side of Town, which examines the problems with housing policies in the US. Ashton and Howard have a fascinating discussion looking at why home prices have gone up…
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Crime, Homelessness, & Unaffordable Housing in California. What are the Solutions? Guest: Lee Ohanian
Ashton is joined by Lee Ohanian - one of the most insightful writers and commentators on California politics and public policy. Ashton and Lee have a fascinating discussion about how California got so screwed up and what can be done to fix the state's biggest problems, including: homelessness,...
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A Transgender Man and Educator on Transgenderism, Trans Medical Procedures, and Their Impact on Children. Guest: Scott Newgent
Ashton is joined by Scott Newent - Scott is a transgender man and the founder of TReVoices, a group of trans educators who oppose radical gender activism and seek to educate politicians and families about the reality of gender dysphoria and stop the medical transitioning of children worldwide....
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Are Things Truly Getting Worse? The Biggest Global Trends Smart People Should Know. Guest: Marian Tupy
Are things truly getting worse? Ashton is joined by Author and Editor of Humanprogress.org, Marian Tupy to explore the most important global trends which receive limited mention in the media but are making the world a better place.Watch full video at: In their talk, Ashton and Marian explore: Why...
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Democrats as the Party of the Rich? Republicans as the Working Class Party? Guest: Yuval Levin
Ashton is joined by one of the most astute thinkers and observers in American politics today, Dr. Yuval Levin. Ashton and Yuval have a fascinating discussion focusing on what the hell has gone wrong to American politics and American society. In particular, the two discuss: why US politics have...
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Current and Future Global Conflicts; Russia, Ukraine, China, India & the Middle East. Guest: John Sitilides
Ashton is joined by is geopolitical strategist and diplomacy consultant for the US Department of State, John Sitilides. Ashton and John have a riveting conversation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, India , China, the Middle East, potential future global conflicts and much more. You can learn...
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Will Cuba's Digital Revolution Lead to an Overthrow of the Communist Regime? Guest: Ted Henken
Ashton is joined by Ted Henken, a distinguished scholar on Cuba and professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). Ashton and Ted have a fascinating conversation on all things Cuba and discuss: How Cuba's digital revolution and...
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Dominic Frisby on the Connection Between War & the Progressive Income Tax, Bitcoin as the World Reserve Currency, & the Future of the Nation-State
Ashton is joined by one of the most interesting and intelligent commentators on financial topics and the Bitcoin/cryptocurrency world, Dominic Frisby. Ashton and Dominic have a fascinating discussion on the history of taxation and how our modern-day progressive tax system created the nation-state...
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Historian Sean McMeekin on Russia, Ukraine, & Reevaluating Stalin's Role in History
Ashton is joined by historian and Bard College Professor of European History Sean McMeekin. Ashton and Sean begin the conversation by discussing the rationale and motivations for Russia/Putin in attempting an invasion of Ukraine. Ashton and Sean then transition the conversation into the subject…
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Creating a Better California for the Middle Class. Solutions to Homelessness, Housing, Taxation & Education. Guest: Pete Peterson
Ashton is joined by Pete Peterson. Pete is an expert on California politics and public policy and serves as the dean of Pepperdine’s School of Public Policy. Ashton and Pete discuss solutions to California's biggest problems which have resulted in a net migration of 1 million people moving out of...
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America’s Economic Future, China, & Woke Wall Street. Guest: Former Whitehouse Director of Economic Policy Todd Buchholz
Ashton is joined by Todd Buchholz. Todd is the former Director of Economic Policy for President George H.W. Bush, a former managing director of the multi-billion dollar Tiger hedge fund, a best-selling author and an overall brilliant economist. Ashton and Todd have a fascinating discussion about...
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Democratic Congressional Candidate Aarika Rhodes on Bitcoin, Universal Basic Income, CA's Homelessness, & Reforming Education
Ashton is joined by Aarika Rhodes who is running against Brad Sherman in Ashton's former home district, the 32nd Congressional District in California. Ashton and Aarika have a fascinating conversation about various topics ranging from Bitcoin/crypto regulation, the state of public school…
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Episode 31: Is America Still "The Land of Hope?" Guest: Wilfred McClay
Ashton is joined by Hillsdale College Professor of American History and author of “Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story,” Wilfred McClay. Ashton and Professor McClay have a fascinating discussion exploring topics and questions such as: What is exceptional about America and its...
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Episode 30: Lessons From Serial Entrepreneur Who Made Over $1 Billion by Age 18. Guest: Shaahin Cheyene
Ashton is joined by Shaahin Cheyenne, a serial entrepreneur, who immigrated from Iran and made over $1 billion of revenue at the age 18 by inventing “herbal ecstasy” in the 1990s. Shaahin discusses his entrepreneurial journey, his subsequent business ventures in the e-commerce space, business...
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Episode 29: EMP Attacks, New Nuclear Threats, & Chinese/Russian Hypersonic Missiles. Guest: Dr. Peter Pry
Ashton is joined by Dr. Peter Pry, the Executive Director of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security, Director of the U.S. Nuclear Strategy Forum, Chief of Staff of the Congressional EMP Commission and former intelligence officer for the CIA. Ashton and Dr. Pry have an extraordinary...
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Episode 28: Will Iran Get Nuclear Bombs? Guest: Alex Vatanka
Who is the Ayatollah Khamenei and can the US and the Western World negotiate with him? What is the current situation like in Iran and is it on the verge of collapse? Can the people of Iran overthrow the Iranian Regime? How close is Iran to acquiring Nuclear Bombs and can the Iranian regime be...
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Episode 27: The Iranian Revolution: How the Clash of Islam v. Persian Culture Changed History. Guest: Manda Zand Ervin
Ashton is joined by Iranian Historian, Human Rights Activist, and Founder of the Alliance of Iranian Women, Manda Zand Ervin to discuss the modern history of Iran. Ashton and Manda have a fascinating conversation regarding the events and forces that led up to the Iranian Revolution - notably the...
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Episode 26: How Venezuela Went From Wealthier than Germany to Poorer than Zimbabwe. Guest: Venezuelan Freedom Activist & Economist Daniel Di Martino
In 1950, Venezuela was the Fourth Richest Country on Earth. It was wealthier, on a per capita basis, than every country in Europe except for Sweden. Today, Venezuela is poorer than many African Countries and failed states such as Zimbabwe, Congo, Syria or Haiti. Moreover, Venezuela is now among…
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Episode 25: How Bitcoin Saves Us From Authoritarianism, Economic Despair, & Toxic Ideologies. Guest: Robert Breedlove
Ashton is joined by Robert Breedlove, one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable personalities in the entire Bitcoin/crypto space, and host of the “What Is Money?” Podcast. Ashton and Robert had a fascinating conversation on a whole range of economic and social issues and explored how Bitcoin...
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Episode 24: Analyzing Big Supreme Court 2nd Amend. Case, the Build Back Better Bill, GOP Expectations for the 2022 Midterms, & the Political Culture Wars. Guest: Brad Polumbo
Ashton is joined by Brad Polumbo, a Policy Correspondent at the Foundation for Economic Freedom and a Contributor to the Washington Examiner. Ashton and Brad have a fascinating conversation on a variety of topics. First, they explore the takeaways are from the most recent elections that took…
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Episode 23: How Millennials Can Achieve Financial Freedom, Stocks, Bitcoin, the Student Loan Bomb & Inflation. Guest: David Grasso
Ashton is joined by Entrepreneur and CEO of Bold TV, David Grasso. Ashton and David have a fascinating discussion on a whole range of topics including: How should Millennials think about investing? How can Millennials attain financial freedom? What role should stocks, bitcoin, and…
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Episode 22: Lies & Racism From the Media - From CRT to Rittenhouse Coverage to Waukesha Massacre
Is the US corporate news media really the enemy of the people as many now believe? Are the legacy media institutions tearing apart America’s social fabric? It is getting difficult not to answer in the affirmative to both of those questions , especially after watching the media coverage of the…
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Episode 21: Elaine Parker of the Job Creators Network on Suing the Biden Admin. Over the Vaccine Mandate, Inflation Concerns, & State of the Economy
Ashton is joined by Elaine Parker, Chief Communications Officer of the Job Creators Network, to discuss the state of the economy, inflation concerns, the biggest problems affecting small businesses in the US, and the Job Creators Network's lawsuit against the Biden Administration to block the...
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Episode 20: Yaron Brook on Socialism, the Morality of Capitalism, CRT, Woke Corporations, & Regulating Big Tech
Ashton is joined by Yaron Brook and the two have a fascinating discussion on a whole range of topics such as: What is the moral case for capitalism? What is the true history of socialism and communism and why do these ideologies always lead to poverty and human suffering? Why does Yaron believe…
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Episode 19: The Decline of Liberalism on the Left. Guest: James Kirchick
Ashton is joined by author and columnist James Kirchick to discuss the decline of liberalism on the left. Ashton and Jamie have a fascinating discussion focusing on how the ideologies of modern progressivism, critical race theory and "wokeism" have undermined traditional liberalism on the left…
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Episode 18: The 10 "Inconvenient Truths" You Are Not Allowed to Talk About
Recently Dr. Fauci claimed that he is only controversial because he tells “inconvenient truths.” So that got us thinking what are the inconvenient truths you are not allowed to discuss today? From covid to race to police shootings to gender to climate change, Ashton discusses 10 of the most...
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Episode 17: Constitutional Scholar and Judge Michael Warren on Threats to the Constitution, Vaccine Mandates, Texas Abortion Law, & Regulating Big Tech.
This was a fascinating discussion with Judge, Constitutional Scholar Co-Founder of the Patriot Week Foundation and Author of America's Survival Guide, Michael Warren. Ashton and Judge Warren discuss a whole range of issues from a constitutional perspective such as: what are the biggest threats to...
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Episode 16: How Bezos & Amazon Took Over the World. Guest: Steve Anderson, Author of The Bezos Letters
Ashton in joined by Steve Anderson, author of the internationally best-selling book, The Bezos Letters. Ashton and Steve have a fascinating dialogue on the origins of Amazon and explore how Bezos built Amazon into one of the most valuable companies in the world (while becoming the richest man in...
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Episode 15: Multiculturalism, Islam & the West. Guest: Professor Raphael Cohen-Almagor
Ashton is joined by Raphael Cohen-Almagor, Professor and Chair of Politics at the University of Hull, UK and author of "Just, Reasonable Multiculturalism," to discuss the issues associated with multiculturalism in Europe. The conversation focuses on examining whether the practice of...
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