Why does the word “Democracy” get used in a way that connotes “freedom” or “justice”? Sure, Democratic processes can be highly beneficial, but by itself, it is no guarantee of a just outcome.
Ep. #23 – Why Racism Can’t Compete In a Free Market
Suppose you want to truly defeat racism in the marketplace. Force it to compete. Because as history has shown, racism cant win in a competitive market. This is the story of Elijah McCoy.
Ep. #22 – Why Clothes Hangers Are a Symbol of Prosperity
For thousands of years, there was no such thing as a mass-produced clothes hanger. What changed in the last 120 years to make them so common?
Ep. #21 – Why Success Is More About Attitude Than Circumstances
What a profanity-laden tirade by my drill sergeant taught me about overcoming circumstances.
Ep. #20 – Why the Wealth Tax Punishes the Poor
The wealth tax is pitched as a way to address “income inequality.” It accomplishes this by making everyone poorer.
Ep. #19 – Why Are People Refusing to “Follow the Science”?
If you want people to “trust the science,” you can’t muzzle freedom of inquiry.
Ep. #18 – Why Are Lumber Prices Through the Roof?
Lumber prices are high, and there is plenty of blame to go around. But the real question is whether or not we will learn from the mistakes of past policy?
Ep. #16 – Why Is Public Education Failing Students and Teachers?
Many surveys suggest that parents and teachers are increasingly frustrated with our education system. In this week’s episode, we ask, why?
Ep. #15 – Why Offense Is Not a Substitute For an Argument
Offense is commonly used to shut down debate. Being offended by something does not absolve us from providing a logical explanation for our offense.
Ep. #14 – Why A “Fair Share” Isn’t Fair
Hey, are you paying your fair share? And what is a fair share?