** How Capitalism Saved America** with Professor Thomas DiLorenzo. 

Dr. DiLorenzo teaches Austrian Economics at Loyola University, Maryland and is the Pre-eminent Economic Historian and Author of several books including How Capitalism Saved America - which is the direct inspiration of this interview.  Tom will tell the little known story of How the Pilgrims were saved from starvation (hint: it was NOT due to gifts from compassionate Indians), and How Capitalism first established and then enriched the Working Class. We will cover The Real Story of the PRIVATE versus Public American Railroads and Just What Did the Robert Barons Do?.  We will discuss The Never Ending War Against Capitalism and How it Can Be Won - and Save America, yet again.  This is an excellent eye-opening show. With Special Commentator and University of Iowa Student, Drew Hjelm. Hosted by Michael McKay.

**Exclusive Interview** The Power of Manners and Human Cooperation with Mr. Jeffrey Tucker. Jeff Tucker is the Editor of Mises.org, the premier website in the world for "Step By Step" Education in Reality Economics. He is also the author of 'Bourbon For Breakfast, Living Outside the Status Quo'. Jeff presents WHY we all experience a more Peaceful, Productive and Prosperous Life - and Society - the more we CHOOSE to cooperate with each other - with Good Manners.  You have never heard 'Economics' discussed like this before.  This is an interview you will want your children - as well as everyone else in your circle of family and friends - to hear and discuss!  Jeff presents a foundational understanding of HOW we can have a better world and WHY peaceful cooperation - and expressing Good Manners - is at the root of it.  Hosted by Michael McKay.

**The Ultimate Power Center: Goverment's MONEY Counterfeiting Machine ** with Dr. Robert Murphy. Dr. Murphy is an adjunct scholar of the Mises Institute and is the author of the blog Free Advice as well as two popular books, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism and The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal. With incredible insight, Dr. Murphy tears away the mask and myths that surround the most powerful, secretive, and politically favored government institution in the United States, the Federal Reserve. Is the Federal Reserve really no better than a government printing press? Learn how the Fed physically functions during this illuminating discussion. This is information EVERY American needs to know. Presented by Guest Host, Zoe Russell.

 ** Why BP Should Stand for Beyond Public: How the BP spill is NOT a failure of Free Markets ** with Dr. Walter Block. Walter is a Senior Fellow at The Ludwig von Mises Institute, a Professor of Economics at Loyola University in New Orleans, and the author of Defending the Undefendable. Dr. Block removes the confusion surrounding the BP fiasco and clearly explains the important differences between Private versus Public property. He illustrates how Privatization of the oceans-- Yes, Even The Oceans --creates stronger regulation, accountability, and transparency of the oil industry, more so than ALL the government agencies currently tasked with the job. Plan on CALLING IN and being a part of this very important discussion and show. With Special Guest Host, Zoe Russell.

** How Free People and Free Markets Grow - or Are Lost. ** Understanding the Basic Principles of Liberty and Prosperity, with Dr. Paul Cleveland. Paul is a Professor of Economics at Birmingham-Southern College and is the author of 'Unmasking the Sacred Lies', an excellent book, which chronicles the history of how Public Policy has been used to compromise our foundational American Principles. This show will change - and improve - the way you listen to the News and evaluate Media Stories and Governmental Press Releases. You will want to read Dr. Cleveland's book and re-listen to this show with your family and friends. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Ms. Zoe Russell.

** Stateless but not Lawless: Myths of Violence in the Old American West ** - An Exclusive Interview with Dr Thomas DiLorenzo.  This show will change your understanding of American History and you will never be able to hear the words, 'Wild West' again without saying to yourself 'No, they were not!'.  Specifically, you will learn that *Law and Order did not (and does not) require a Government at all.  *The Old West was mostly Peaceful UNTIL the US Government arrived and perpetrated the genocide of the American Indians. This interview will be marked as one of the most important we have ever recorded. Hosted by Michael McKay.

* Hurray For Deflation! * Interview with Mr. Douglas French, the President of the Mises Institute in Auburn Alabama (www.mises.org). Mr. French is a former banker who received his Masters Degree in Economics under Drs. Murray Rothbard and Hans-Hermann Hoppe. In this show Doug, will explain how Deflation is not to be feared but, rather, it is Planned Inflation that is the really bad thing; deflation improves the purchasing power of our money.  He will tell the history of the USA in the late 1800's and how deflation caused prices to go down year after year yet Wages Went Up 23% !  He will explain why Deflation is the Path to Greater Prosperity that allows businesses that should fail - to fail. This show will completely change - and improve - the way you look at your money, your job, your business and the economy. You will want to study this show. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Mr. Patrick Barron who teaches An Introduction to Austrian Economics at the University of Iowa.

* Interview * with Dr. Walter Block on Important Questions about Money and the Economy that are vital to Young People today.  This Show extends our February 26, 2010 show when we had young college students from the University of Iowa ask questions that are important to them. They had so many excellent questions that we could not cover them all on that show. We discuss an array of topics, including, Will Social Security Still Be There When We Retire?, and, What Is The Job Market Going To Look Like When We Graduate? and many other questions that are important to Young People today.  Young people, and those who care about the kind of country that we are handing over to them, will want to listen to this show. Hosted by Michael McKay, with Special Commentator, Ms. Zoe Russell.

Welcome to Zimbab-USA! with Mr. Douglas French, the President of the Mises Institute in Auburn Alabama (www.mises.org). Doug is a former banker who received his Masters Degree in Economics under Drs. Murray Rothbard and Hans-Hermann Hoppe. In this show Doug, presents why Hyper-inflation CAN happen here and Lessons from Zimbabwe that the USA Urgently Needs to Learn. Zimbabwe currently has the most severe Hyper-Inflation in the world yet most people know very little about the details. Learn in this interview the dangerous similarities between the strategies of Zimbabwe's Central Bank that brought about their turmoil and the misguided strategies of our very own 'Helicopter' Ben Bernanke. You will want to study this show and share it with others. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Mr. Patrick Barron who teaches An Introduction to Austrian Economics at the University of Iowa.

**Part II** of Understanding the Basic Principles of Freedom, with Dr. Paul Cleveland. Paul is a Professor of Economics at Birmingham-Southern College and is the author of 'Unmasking the Sacred Lies', an excellent book, which chronicles the history of how Public Policy has been used to compromise our foundational American Principles. This show continues our interview with Paul on February 13, 2010 (which you can find in our Archives).  Paul's unique ability to make things simple for the layman to understand will vastly improve the way you listen to the News and evaluate Media Stories and Governmental Press Releases.  Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Ms. Zoe Russell.

** Lew Rockwell ** - An Exclusive Interview and Wide Ranging Conversation.  Lew is the Founder and Chairman of the Ludwig von Mises Institute (www.mises.org) and Editor of LewRockwell.com - two websites having among the highest Internet Traffic in the entire world.  We discuss the Disastrous Effects of Government Intervention on Jobs, Businesses and How to Quickly Cure Unemployment. Lew was, in the 1960's, an editor for the books of Ludwig von Mises and he was Ron Paul's Chief of Staff in the 1970's.  We talk about The Future of Liberty in America and The Practical Steps Each Person Can Take To End the Spread of Tyranny.  We are very honored to have Lew on our show and know that everyone will find him an extraordinary teacher from whom to learn. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator, Ms. Zoe Russell.

Hurray For Deflation! *Live Interview* with Mr. Douglas French, the President of the Mises Institute in Auburn Alabama (www.mises.org). Doug is a former banker who received his Masters Degree in Economics under Drs. Murray Rothbard and Hans-Hermann Hoppe. In this show Doug, will explain how Deflation is not to be feared but, rather, it is Planned Inflation that is the really bad thing; deflation improves the purchasing power of our money.  He will tell the history of the USA in the 1880's and how deflation caused prices to go down year after year yet Wages went up 23% !  He will explain why Deflation is the Path to Greater Prosperity that allows businesses that should fail - to fail. This show will completely change - and improve - the way you look at your money, your job, your business and the economy. You will want to study this show. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Mr. Patrick Barron who teaches An Introduction to Austrian Economics at the University of Iowa.

The ABC's of Inflation and Hyper-inflation. An Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Herbener who is the Chairman of the Economics Department at Grove City College, one of the premier schools teaching Austrian Economics.  He is also a Senior Faculty at the Mises Institute and Mises University.  Because the purchasing power of your money is important to you, Inflation and Hyper-inflation are vitally important concepts that you must understand.  You will enjoy Jeff's laser-like intellect as he makes clear the key concepts during this very important show.
Hosted by Michael McKay with Special Commentator, Ms. Zoe Russell.

** A Unique and Important Show ** An interview with an entire class of Austrian Economic Students at the University of Iowa.  Our question to the class was 'What are the Important Questions about Money and the Economy to Young People today?'  This class is taught by Mr. Patrick Barron, who will be our Co-Host for the Show. We discussed an array of topics that the students themselves presented, including, Will Social Security Still Be There When We Retire?, and, What Is The Job Market Going To Look Like When We Graduate? and many other questions that are important to Young People today.  Young people, and those who care about the kind of country that we bequeath to these young people, will want to listen to this show. Hosted by Michael McKay.

Understanding the Basic Principles of How Free People and Free Markets Grow - or Are Lost, with Dr. Paul Cleveland. Paul is a Professor of Economics at Birmingham-Southern College and is the author of 'Unmasking the Sacred Lies', an excellent book, which chronicles the history of how Public Policy has been used to compromise our foundational American Principles. This show will change - and improve - the way you listen to the News and evaluate Media Stories and Governmental Press Releases. You will want to read Dr. Cleveland's book and re-listen to this show with your family and friends. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Ms. Zoe Russell.

Dr. Mark Thornton on Monetary Freedom and Its Opposite.  Dr. Thornton is a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute and for the past 26 year has been an acclaimed scholar and excellent teacher of Austrian Economics and basic economic principles. This lively conversation will help all listeners learn and understand The Basics About Money That We Never Learned in School - and should have. This interview is the first of our Series The ABC's of Money. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Ms. Zoe Russell.

* Isn't Capitalism Basically Corrupt? * A Very Special Interview with Dr. Deirdre McCloskey, Distinguished Professor of Economics, History, English and Communications at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Deidre is a Significant Scholar on the history of Capitalism. She has been writing for decades on the connection between Ethics and Capitalism.  Her book Bourgeois Virtues presents what the mainstream press calls 'the radical notion' that Capitalism is Good For Us, that Markets Improve Ethics and that Capitalism has made us better as well as richer. We also have Dr. Art Carden, Professor of Economics at Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN as our Special Commentator and Contributor for this show. This interview provides wonderful background of How Capitalism - Real Free Trade Capitalism - causes us to live in a safer, more generous and more wealthy society.  Hosted by Michael McKay.

(Due to technical issues the sound quality of this interview is challenging. However the content makes it worth the effort.)

* Special Interview  with Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo, author of many excellent books including 'Hamilton's Curse' for a lively discussion on how Alexander Hamilton and his adoring fans have undercut the US Constitution and saddled us with a Central Bank and Interventionist Government.  Tom discusses how we are living under Fascialism, a term he coined to show how we are living under a combination of Fascism and Socialism.  This is truly one of our best interviews. Hosted by Michael McKay.

The ABC's of Inflation and Hyper-inflation. An Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Herbener who is the Chairman of the Economics Department at Grove City College, one of the premier schools teaching Austrian Economics.  He is also a Senior Faculty at the Mises Institute and Mises University.  Because the purchasing power of your money is important to you, Inflation and Hyper-inflation are vitally important concepts that you must understand.  You will enjoy Jeff's laser-like intellect as he makes clear the key concepts during this very important show. Hosted by Michael McKay with Special Commentator, Ms. Zoe Russell.

* LIVE Interview * with Dr. Art Carden, Professor of Economics at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN on the Common Objections to Capitalism and Why Is Capitalism So Unpopular? PART I. Art keenly discusses the fallacies behind these Common Objections - which we all encounter - and how we can best talk about these with our friends. This was such a lively and informative show we were only able to get through about half of the questions we wanted to discuss.  Look for Part II which will be a follow-up LIVE show, currently scheduled for January 9, 2010 at 1PM CT. Hosted by Michael McKay with Special Commentator Zoe Russell.

Our Early Thanksgiving Show is a Re-Broadcast of our Exclusive Interview and unique in-person conversation with Dr. Yuri Maltsev about what most Westerners probably do not know about Communism and so-called 'Soft' Socialism.  Yuri is an economist and author of 'Requiem for Marx', who defected in 1989 from the Soviet Union and was a member of then-President Gorbachev's perestroika reform team. He has been an outspoken defender of Liberty for twenty years around the world. Listening to Yuri's stories will inspire you to be even More Thankful for our Liberties and have you understand why we - urgently - must protect and defend them.  This is a profound celebration of Thanksgiving Day through learning. Hosted by Michael McKay.

Families and Money - Part 2. This New Interview with Ms. Whitney Wogan of WomenWithMoneyMoxie.com builds on our very popular October 24, 2009 Part-One show (listen to it free in our Archives).  This week we focus on the topics of Investing, Inflation and Understanding the Basic ABC's of Money that each family member - including Children - must know. Very practical and real-world points are covered. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Ms. Zoe Russell. You will want to listen to this show with your Spouse and your kids.

New Interview with Ms. Whitney Wogan, founder of WomenWithMoneyMoxie.com, on the topic: Families and Money. We discussed with her the Challenges and Solutions that can help families Make Money Work. Whitney presented excellent points - and tactics - that will help families Survive and Thrive in the coming times. Hosted by Michael McKay along with Special Commentator Meghan O'Toole.

* Exclusive New Interview * A unique in-person conversation with Dr. Yuri Maltsev about the Horrors of Communism and Socialism that most Westerners probably do not know about. Dr. Yuri Maltsev is an economist and author of 'Requiem for Marx', who defected in 1989 from the Soviet Union and was a member of then-President Gorbachev's perestroika reform team. Yuri has been an outspoken defender of Liberty for twenty years around the world. You will want to listen - and share with others - this show. Hosted by Michael McKay.

We interviewed Dr. Art Carden, Professor of Economics at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.  In this fascinating and very entertaining show we discussed The Myths of Capitalisms History, How the Serfs became Consumers, Wal-Mart, Diaper-Mining and our Unlimited Economic Potential - if only we don't screw it up. This fun and lively conversation addressed issues that are relevant to All Consumers.  One of our best shows. Hosted by Michael McKay with Special Commentator Jeffrey Hedquist.

*This is a Re-Broadcast our popular interview with Dr. Robert Murphy*. Dr Murphy is the author of "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal".  His excellent book was reviewed by Host, Michael McKay and Special Commentator, Jeffrey Hedquist. This very entertaining interview discusses how 'Just about everything you were taught about the Great Depression was False' and 'How the Federal Reserve was the Biggest Culprit in the GD'.  You will want to listen to Bob's practical recommendations on how to Survive and Thrive in the coming period - which could turn into the Greater Depression.

Interview with Dr. Robert Murphy, author of "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal".  His excellent book was reviewed by Host, Michael McKay and Special Commentator, Jeffrey Hedquist. Topics covered were 'Just about everything you were taught about the Great Depression Period was False', 'How the Federal Reserve was the Biggest Culprit - and how they are still getting away with it today' and how the present day Cash for Clunkers program was just like the FDR program that - while people were standing in food lines - poured out milk and destroyed crops to prop up prices. Practical recommendations were given to address the coming period, which could turn into the Greater Depression.

Interview of Economist Patrick Barron and Benjamin Harnwell from Strasbourg, France regarding the historic Austrian Economic presentation they made to Members of the European Union Parliament on July 14, 2009. Topics covered Sound Money and Sound Banking.