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Loot and Lobby
by Ryan McMaken
Always and everywhere, the regime loots productive members of society to benefit corporate cronies, interest groups, and key voting blocs. The result is taxes, inflation, regulation, and war. The Loot and Lobby Podcast takes a closer look at how this happens, and who’s on the losing side.
Episodes
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Trump's Iran War Shows How American "Democracy" Really Works
When it comes to foreign policy, what matters are powerful interest groups. The ordinary voters who pay all the bills don't matter. The interest groups pushing for pro-Israel wars in the Middle East are especially powerful. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Will Trump Destroy NATO with a Greenland Invasion?
If NATO members aren't even safe from other NATO members then what value is the alliance? There is one good thing that could come out of a Greenland war: it would probably destroy NATO. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Why Does Trump Want War with Venezuela?
The US regime is gearing up for another war. Get ready for another regime-change disaster like we got in Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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No, You're Not Hurting the Economy by Saving Money
As the economy worsens, expect to see more articles from legacy media about how saving money is actually bad for the economy. It's an old Keynesian myth. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Why Pam Bondi Is Very Wrong about Hate Speech
“Hate speech” does not exist. At all. That’s a concept the Left invented to justify state-enforced censorship of speech the Left doesn't like. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Senator Tim Kaine Declares that Rights Come from Government
Senator Tim Kaine’s definition of “rights” as things created by government and human law is extremely dangerous because a government that creates rights can also abolish them. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Trump Is Spending Taxpayer Money at Record Levels
A new July report shows Trump and the GOP Congress have joined forces to drive up federal spending to the highest levels since covid. The federal debt also just passed $37 trillion. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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3 Central-Banking Myths that Fed Critics Believe
There are many reasons for disliking the Federal Reserve. However, many critics of the Fed attack the Fed for the wrong reasons. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Are Bond Vigilantes Finally Waking Up?
This week, interest rates spiked as Trump's spending problem convinced investors they want higher yields for trillions of new federal debt. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Want to Pay Down the National Debt? First, Cut Federal Spending
If a politician claims that he cares about the national debt, but then won't make big cuts to current federal spending, he's either a liar or a fool. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Trump's Monetary Policy Favors the Wealthy over Ordinary People
Trump has tried to claim that he favors "Main Street over Wall Street." Unfortunately, by pushing aggressive low-interest-rate monetary policy, Trump has put himself squarely in the camp of “Wall Street over Main Street.” Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Why Trump Can't (or Won't) Abolish the IRS
Two reasons why Trump won't/can't get rid of the IRS: 1. It's political suicide to get rid of payroll taxes. 2. Tariff revenue isn't nearly enough to fund the federal government at the levels the welfare/spending-addicted voters demand. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Why the Government's Gold Reserve Is a Bad Thing
Does the US government need a gold reserve? No, it doesn't. The government's gold is basically an emergency slush fund for elites to use to preserve their political power. Citation: "What share for gold? On the interaction of gold and foreign exchange reserve returns" by Omar Zulaica, BIS Working...
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How Big Is the US Gold Reserve and What Is It Worth?
Should we audit the US gold hoard? First, let's take a look at what the official numbers say about how big the US gold reserve is, where it is located, and how much it is worth in US dollars. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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33 Counties In Illinois Have Voted to Leave the State
Activists in Illinois and Indiana are talking about changing the state borders so separatist Illinois counties can join Indiana. As you'd expect, many politicians hate the idea. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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California Secession Would be Great for the Rest of America
California secession would not change the US into a laissez-faire paradise, but the positive change would be immense. See also Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/BreakingAway Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast...
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The World Is Getting Rid of Birthright Citizenship
Europe has no countries that offer “birthright citizenship” anymore. The US and Canada are rare exceptions. Most countries that still have it are countries with net out-migration like Mexico. Additional Reading “Birthright Citizenship Isn’t Real” by Ryan McMaken:...
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2025’s Federal Deficit May Be the Biggest Ever
If you thought federal deficits and spending would go back to normal after the covid panic, you were wrong. If anything, deficits are now on track to be bigger than the covid years. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Why "Majority Rule" Doesn't Work
Even if whole regions of the country vote overwhelmingly against a president, they are still forced to submit to four years of that president’s rule-by-decree. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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3 Tough Questions for the Fed at Thursday's FOMC Presser
The Fed claims things are going very well, but Fed Chairman Jerome Powell got three questions at the press conference that he had trouble answering honestly. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Why the Money Supply Is Growing Again
In August, the money supply grew at the fastest rate in 23 months. The Fed fears a recession, so we can now expect even more monetary growth. For graphs and more, read https://mises.org/mises-wire/money-supply-growth-hit-23-month-high-and-fed-wants-more Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby…
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The Fed's Two-Percent Inflation Target Is Meaningless
The two-percent price inflation target is just a political slogan, and the Fed has many ways of ignoring its supposed two-percent target. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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America Now Has Fewer Employed Workers than It Did a Year Ago
The total number of employed persons has fallen by 66,000 since August of 2023. Moreover, the new job growth is almost all in part-time jobs. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Rising Prices Are Caused by Monetary Inflation, Not Greed
Price inflation is never caused by greed. It's always caused by a growing money supply. The money supply has grown big-time since 2020, and now we pay a lot more for food and housing. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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The Feds’ Runaway Deficits Are Here to Stay
The US will add another $2 trillion to the total debt this year, and the US is now spending a trillion of your dollars on interest per year. There is no end in sight. Be sure to follow the Loot & Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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Federal Jobs Report Slices Total Jobs in New Revision
We already knew recent jobs reports—as far as the establishment survey is concerned, were based largely on made up numbers. Be sure to follow the Loot & Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Always and everywhere, the regime loots productive members of society to benefit corporate cronies, interest groups, and key voting blocs. The result is taxes, inflation, regulation, and war. The Loot and Lobby Podcast takes a closer look at how this happens, and who’s on the losing side.
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Ryan McMaken
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Always and everywhere, the regime loots productive members of society to benefit corporate cronies, interest groups, and key voting blocs. The result is taxes, inflation, regulation, and war. The Loot and Lobby Podcast takes a closer look at how this happens, and who’s on the losing side.
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