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  • Israel and Its Relationship to the Islamic State

    Israel and Its Relationship to the Islamic State
    Jan 21 2026
    In the so-called world of strategic alliances, things often are not what they seem to be. It is that way with the Islamic State or ISIS, which supposedly is a deadly enemy of Israel. However, Israel has a symbiotic relationship with Jihadist groups that we cannot ignore. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/israel-and-its-relationship-islamic-state
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    11 min
  • Greenland: Trump’s Folly

    Greenland: Trump’s Folly
    Jan 21 2026
    Even hawkish foreign policy scholars admit that changing the US security setup in Greenland is unnecessary. Its supply of raw materials is also nothing special. There isn’t even a ton of money to be made for crony companies. This is purely about Trump’s ego, and it will cost taxpayers a lot. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/greenland-trumps-folly Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB
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    6 min
  • Dr. Mark Thornton Warns “Fiat Is in the ICU” and Central Banks Do Not Trust Each Other

    Dr. Mark Thornton Warns “Fiat Is in the ICU” and Central Banks Do Not Trust Each Other
    Jan 21 2026
    Kitco News anchor Jeremy Szafron sits down with Dr. Mark Thornton to break down why central banks are fleeing Treasuries for physical gold and what the “Skyscraper Curse” signals for a 2026 crash. They discuss the massive 150-ton gold purchase by Poland, a strategic move by a NATO ally that signals a loss of trust in the debt-based system. Mark also exposes a critical, under-reported crisis in the silver market: supply is “inelastic” and “wasted” on war and solar panels, meaning the market cannot physically respond to price spikes. With Japanese bond yields spiking and the Jeddah Tower restarting construction, the signals for a major economic pivot are flashing red. The original interview is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaDxW9GjInc
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    56 min
  • Weak States, Not Limited States: Early Ming Governance and the Illusion of Proto-Liberalism

    Weak States, Not Limited States: Early Ming Governance and the Illusion of Proto-Liberalism
    Jan 20 2026
    Although some scholars have labeled the early Ming Dynasty as a proto-liberal state, they are mistaken. The Ming governance at that time was weak, not limited by law and ideology. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/weak-states-not-limited-states-early-ming-governance-and-illusion-proto-liberalism
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    12 min
  • The British North American Colonies Were Not Homogeneous Political Units

    The British North American Colonies Were Not Homogeneous Political Units
    Jan 19 2026
    The original 13 British colonies that made up the early United States had very different populations with decidedly different political and social outlooks. Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/british-north-american-colonies-were-not-homogeneous-political-units
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    10 min
  • Revenge of the Skyscraper Curse

    Revenge of the Skyscraper Curse
    Jan 16 2026
    Mark Thornton revisits the Skyscraper Curse—the eerie pattern linking record-height towers to major busts—and argues the next signal is flashing for 2026. Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower has restarted and is reportedly adding floors fast, poised to surpass the world record. Mark explains why skyscraper records tend to coincide with late-cycle excess, and how to read the next 12–24 months without superstition. The Skyscraper Curse: And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century by Mark Thornton: https://mises.org/curse Anatomy of the Crash, edited by Tho Bishop: https://mises.org/crash Join us for the Mises Institute’s first event of 2026, featuring Keith Smith, Caitlin Long, Ryan McMaken, Per Bylund, and Timothy Terrell: “Entrepreneurship Beyond Politics: Mises Circle in Oklahoma City.” Register today at https://mises.org/okc Order a Minor Issues tumbler today! https://mises.org/MinorIssuesTumbler Enter the 2026 Stocks vs. Manure Prediction Contest at https://mises.org/form/stocks-vs-manure-2026 Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.org/MinorIssues
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    8 min
  • The United States v. Jerome Powell

    The United States v. Jerome Powell
    Jan 16 2026
    On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho discuss the reported probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Is this actual accountability for malfeasance, or a petty battle of DC egos? At the end of the day, does the difference matter? And should Powell be encouraged that central banks around the world are standing in solidarity with him? The panel dives into these questions and more. Join us for the Mises Institute's first event of 2026, featuring Keith Smith, Caitlin Long, Ryan McMaken, Per Bylund, and Timothy Terrell: "Entrepreneurship Beyond Politics: Mises Circle in Oklahoma City." Register today at https://mises.org/okc
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    48 min
  • A Closer Look at John C. Calhoun

    A Closer Look at John C. Calhoun
    Jan 16 2026
    When it comes to the great political economist John C. Calhoun, most people love him or hate him. In this episode, economic historian Patrick Newman joins us to take a more balanced look at Calhoun, his origins as a War Hawk and nationalist, and why he was never a true Jeffersonian. 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
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    56 min