The Political Orphanage

Bonus: Your Life Is Way Better Than King Louis XVI's

Nov 24, 2022

This Thanksgiving Brian Brushwood joins to discuss the many ways an average American's life is more comfortable, affluent, and magical than the vast majority of human history--including that of pharaohs and kings.

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This episode relies heavily on "The Rational Optimist" by Matt Ridley, "Ten Global Trends Every...

What Skinny Dipping Taught Me About Greed

Nov 23, 2022

The idea that we can eliminate poverty by outlawing greed is like trying to increase marriage rates by making people less horny. In this episode we go over the Medieval understanding of greed, against that employed by economists.

This Comedy Club Owner Un-Canceled Louis C.K.

Nov 16, 2022

Noam Dworman is owner of the Comedy Cellar in New York City. A huge critic of Cancel Culture, he caught flak for allowing Louis C. K. to perform at his club. He joins to discuss: should anyone ever be canceled?

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We Should Abolish Student Councils

Nov 11, 2022

Student Councils are meant to teach young people about democracy, but what lesson are they learning? Namely that elections are popularity contests with no stakes or results!

Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan join to discuss the abolition of student councils, and also give updates on Ruby Kaplan's elementary school...

The Huge, Dumb Permit You’ve Never Heard Of

Nov 3, 2022

Jeremiah Johnson of The Neoliberal Podcast joins to discuss how NEPA and environmental impact reports stall construction pretty much everywhere, and alternatives to the red tape.