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As it always does, the State of the Union (SOTU) address dominated the media cycle for several days before and after. Now that the period has (gratefully) passed, and the issues raised have faded from the headlines into the background, it is worth taking a look at some of the policies that featured heavily in Biden’s speech, and which have reemerged to become so vogue among both Democrats and Republicans. Specifically, protectionism. Indeed, with practically the only...

In the name of "economic development," San Antonio's government is seeking to seize a thriving business near the Alamo. Original Article: "Remember the Alamo! Moses Rose's Last Stand" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.  [embedded content] Tags: Featured,newsletter

A new movement is emerging on the left. This movement sells guilt and self-flagellation and calls it antiracism. Its leaders present themselves as the absolute authority on race relations and claim that being a good white person means following their instructions. But when it comes to racism, “the elect” (to borrow Columbia University linguistics professor John McWhorter’s term for members of this movement) misdiagnose the problem and posit solutions that will make...

Recorded in Tampa, Florida on February 25, 2023. [embedded content] Tags: Featured,newsletter

Recorded in Tampa, Florida on February 25, 2023. [embedded content] Tags: Featured,newsletter

Recorded in Tampa, Florida on February 25, 2023. [embedded content] Tags: Featured,newsletter

Recorded in Tampa, Florida on February 25, 2023. [embedded content] Tags: Featured,newsletter

Recorded in Tampa, Florida on February 25, 2023. [embedded content] Tags: Featured,newsletter

In 1991, India's political leaders moved away from socialism, embracing markets and improving the economy. But Indian elites continue to push socialism to the detriment of the people. Original Article: "Capitalism Has Improved Life in India, but the Spirit of Collectivism Still Dominates" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.  [embedded content]...

The estate of Roald Dahl this month announced that it would be rewriting many of the long-dead author’s books to better suit a “modern” audience. Translation: The books will be rewritten so the text is more in line with the editors’ notions of politically correct language. As a parent of four children, I’ve read my share of Roald Dahl books over the years, although I wouldn’t consider myself an especially big fan. Yet it’s hard to imagine what is so “offensive” in a...