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Mark Geise Show – Mark Geise

by Mark Geise

A look at politics, economics, news, and history from a young libertarian's perspective.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 57 – Supreme Court Decision and Police Violence

    In this episode, I discuss the Supreme Court decision reached on June 4 in favor of a baker, Jack Phillips, … Continue reading →

  2. Episode 56 – Roseanne, Memorial Day, and the Ambiguity of ‘Conservatism’

    In this episode, I discuss Roseanne’s tweets and the cancellation of her show, America’s role in the world, and how … Continue reading →

  3. Episode 55 – Gun Control Debate Reignited

    I discuss some of the common arguments made in favor of increased gun control, the inconsistencies and weaknesses of these … Continue reading →

  4. Episode 54 – Stock Market Tanking, GOP Hypocrisy

    In this episode, I discuss the volatile week in the markets. I don’t think this the end of the slide; … Continue reading →

  5. Episode 53 – NSA Leaker Exposed and Trump Forces Left to Reevaluate

    Federal contractor Reality Leigh Winner was arrested for leaking classified National Security Agency (NSA) information to The Intercept. The Right has … Continue reading →

  6. Episode 52 – Silk Road and Bitcoin

    In this episode, I discuss the recent decision by an appellate court to affirm the life sentence without possibility of … Continue reading →

  7. Episode 51 – This is the Best Time to Be Alive in Human History

    I wanted to take a nice break to record an optimistic episode. Despite the tone of many of my episodes … Continue reading →

  8. Episode 50 – Health Care Debate Sparks Hysteria

    This week, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by a 217-213 margin. The AHCA revises … Continue reading →

  9. Episode 49 – Trump Tax Plan

    In this episode, I discuss President Trump’s tax plan. As of now, only a one page summary has been released, … Continue reading →

  10. Episode 48 – Democracy in America

    In this episode, I discuss Alexis de Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America.” In this book, which was published in 1835, de … Continue reading →

  11. Episode 47 – Trump Continues Middle East Disaster

    In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Syria after an alleged chemical attack on civilians by Bashar … Continue reading →

  12. Episode 46 – Automobile Bubble Set to Pop

    In this episode, I discuss the current state of the automobile industry. To prop up new car prices, subprime lending … Continue reading →

  13. Episode 45 – Why I Left the Left

    In this episode, I discuss the death of the American Health Care Act of 2017, the repeal and replace legislation … Continue reading →

  14. Episode 44 – Fed Hikes Despite Cratering GDP Estimates

    Today (March 15), Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve decided to raise the Federal funds rate target from 50 to … Continue reading →

  15. Episode 43 – Obamacare Replacement Just More of the Same

    In this episode, I discuss the Obamacare replacement bill proposed by House Republicans. This bill simply takes many of the … Continue reading →

  16. Episode 42 – Until Entitlement Programs are on the Table, Nothing Will Change

    In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s speech to Congress on February 28 and his recent budget proposal calling for … Continue reading →

  17. Episode 41 – The Media is an Enemy, But Trump is Not Necessarily a Friend

    In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s recent comments that the media is an enemy of the American people. I … Continue reading →

  18. Episode 40 – Yes, America Has Killers, Too

    In this episode, I discuss Donald Trump’s comments in response to Bill O’Reilly’s assertion that Vladimir Putin is a “killer.” … Continue reading →

  19. Episode 39 – The Regressive Left Continues to Show Its True Colors

    In this episode, I discuss the Super Bowl, including my impressions of the halftime show, the commercials, and the reaction … Continue reading →

  20. Episode 38 – Trump’s Immigration Executive Order is Unconstitutional (Though Not Why You Think)

    In this episode, I discuss my three reactions to Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration: It is unconstitutional, though not … Continue reading →

  21. Episode 37 – The Wall

    In this episode, I discuss the recent news surrounding Donald Trump’s wall. An executive order signed yesterday (January 25) states … Continue reading →

  22. Episode 36 – Trump’s Inauguration and Obama’s Legacy

    Donald Trump is now the 45th president of the United States. Trump’s cabinet picks have been going through the ringer … Continue reading →

  23. Episode 35 – Health Care Cannot Be a Right

    In this episode, I discuss the potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. More specifically, I attack the idea that … Continue reading →

  24. Episode 34 – No, Central Planning in Education Does Not Work

    In this episode, I discuss an article by economist Noah Smith (linked below) in which, in his infinite wisdom, he … Continue reading →

  25. Episode 33 – Cuomo Proposes ‘Free’ Tuition at New York State Universities

    In this episode, I discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to make New York State colleges and universities “free” for students … Continue reading →

  26. Episode 32 – Thomas Sowell Retires, Universal Basic Income Comes to Finland, and MTV Blasts White Guys

    In this episode, I discuss Thomas Sowell’s retirement and my three favorite books written by him: “Basic Economics: A Common … Continue reading →

  27. Episode 31 – The Fed Hikes Rates and Russian Hacking

    In this episode, I discuss the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise the Federal Funds rate target from 25-50 basis points … Continue reading →

  28. Episode 30 – Federal Government Denies Dakota Pipeline Easement

    In this episode, I discuss the Obama administration’s decision to deny an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) to … Continue reading →

  29. Episode 29 – Italian Referendum, India’s War on Cash, and UK Anti-Encryption Laws

    In this episode, I discuss three seemingly unrelated stories: the United Kingdom’s recent passing of the Investigatory Powers Bill, India’s … Continue reading →

  30. Episode 28 – Trump Names DeVos Education Secretary and Talks to Taiwan

    In this episode, I first discuss the selection of Betsy DeVos as the Secretary of the Department of Education. DeVos … Continue reading →

  31. Episode 27 – How to Talk to Progressives

    In this episode, I open by discussing Fidel Castro’s death and the reactions to his death by Jill Stein, Justin … Continue reading →

  32. Episode 26 – Donald Trump’s Cabinet and Wealth Inequality

    Donald Trump has begun to make cabinet selections and rumors galore about the many selections he has left to make. … Continue reading →

  33. Episode 25 – Secession and the Electoral College

    In this episode, I discuss further fallout from the presidential election. First, I discuss the idea of secession and why … Continue reading →

  34. Episode 24 – Donald Trump Wins

    Donald Trump will be President of the United States. I hate to say I told you so, but I told … Continue reading →

  35. Episode 23 – DAPL Protest Misinformation

    In this episode, I discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline and the protests in my home state of North Dakota. I … Continue reading →

  36. Episode 22 – The Exodus from Expensive, High Tax Areas

    In this episode, I discuss the migration of Americans from expensive, higher tax metropolitan areas to smaller, cheaper, lower tax … Continue reading →

  37. Episode 21 – Why Donald Trump Wins

    I do not want anyone to expect an endorsement of Donald Trump within this episode. However, I believe things are … Continue reading →

  38. Episode 20 – My Biggest Issues with Keynesian Economics

    I have many issues with Keynesian economics, but in this episode I discuss my biggest contentions: Keynesians don’t explain what … Continue reading →

  39. Episode 19 – Post-Debate Analysis

    In this episode, I discuss the second presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I believe that Trump’s two … Continue reading →

  40. Episode 18 – Gary Johnson Campaign Continues to Crash and Burn

    In this episode, I discuss Gary Johnson’s most recent gaffe in which he could not name a world leader that … Continue reading →

  41. Episode 17 – The War on Cash and Post-Debate

    In this episode, I discuss an interview with Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff. I discussed Rogoff and the “War on Cash” … Continue reading →

  42. Episode 16 – Independent Media Now Drives the Discussion

    In this episode, I discuss three separate topics. First, I discuss President Rodrigo Duterte’s public statements that the United States … Continue reading →

  43. Episode 15 – Improvements in Computers Demonstrate the Beauty of Capitalism

    In this episode, I discuss my search through the wide array of laptops for sale to buy one for my … Continue reading →

  44. Episode 14 – Why Should We Care that Gary Johnson Doesn’t Know Aleppo?

    In this episode, I first discuss the “War on Cash” and the idea that we need a cashless society or … Continue reading →

  45. Episode 13 – Trump with Some Surprising Clarity About the Fed

    In this episode, I get to discuss two of my favorite topics: the United States’ higher education system and the … Continue reading →

  46. Episode 12 – Bilking the Young and Healthy is Unsustainable and Unjust

    The bulk of this episode was sparked by a series of discussions I had with a self-avowed socialist. We had … Continue reading →

  47. Episode 11 – More Surprised by Response to Kaepernick than Action Itself

    As we have all heard by now, Kaepernick has refused to stand for the national anthem throughout the preseason to … Continue reading →

  48. Episode 10 – Gary Johnson Continues to Ignore Libertarian Principles

    Another day, another Gary Johnson interview in which he completely contradicts core libertarian principles. This time, Johnson endorsed a carbon … Continue reading →

  49. Episode 9 – The Fed Continues to Have Its Cake and Eat It Too

    To the surprise of no one, the Federal Reserve decided to keep the Fed Funds rate target at 25 to … Continue reading →

  50. Episode 8 – Libertarians Avoid the Immigration Issue

    Libertarians are fantastic on many issues. We can persuade a lot of people by being knowledgeable about economic issues and … Continue reading →

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A look at politics, economics, news, and history from a young libertarian's perspective.

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