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Pundits are claiming that the demise of the Washington Post will weaken democracy and provide a boost for government corruption. As usual, the pundits are badly mistaken. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/turmoil-washington-post-does-not-threaten-democracy

The similarities between the EU and the USSR are striking, and they are not just a coincidence. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/european-union-now-resembles-soviet-union

Statists love to claim that government services would be better if only they were “fully funded.” However, given their nature, government services always will be seen as “underfunded” no matter how much money politicians throw at them. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/are-government-services-underfunded

A lively discussion about whether armed attendees can legally show up at political demonstrations. Controversy over officials suggesting armed protesters could be shot. Debate about federal and local permit confusion and political backlash. Historical roots of the right to bear arms and the idea that the state wants a monopoly on violence.

A look at how historical fiction reshapes facts to create compelling stories. Discussion of why believable characters must mirror human motives. Examination of Lincoln’s legacy versus popular myth and the limits of the Emancipation Proclamation. Exploration of why comforting national narratives persist and how history aims for correspondence while fiction appeals to sentiment.

In the United States, no state is allowed to ever leave, or to even control its own borders. This will lead to more centralized political power in every way. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/calls-unity-help-federal-government-seize-more-power

On "World Affairs in Context" with Lena Petrova, Ryan McMaken explains why calls for a “$1.5 trillion defense budget” are really about bigger government, not national defense. He walks through how Pentagon spending keeps climbing despite repeated audit failures, why tariffs can’t plausibly fund the buildup, and how persistent deficits translate into higher interest costs and rising pressure on the broader economy, while intervention abroad expands. The original interview is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LZ9rpL1vTgE?si=j3v7BnIkia4AYzI8

Today, the term “Austrian economics” is used to designate two very different paradigms. This essay was originally published in 1993 in the Review of Austrian Economics, Volume 6, Number 2.

Understanding history is not about understanding formulas or narratives. Instead, we must understand the people who made history, their motives, and their goals. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/history-not-mathematical-calculation

Ryan McMaken of the Mises Institute and Christopher Calton of the Independent Institute talk about why politicians want higher home prices. Even Trump now admits he wants higher home prices, and it’s because older voters want their asset prices to go up forever. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off