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The Lens of Liberty

Podcast by John Riley

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"The Lens of Liberty" is a podcast exploring history, economics, philosophy and current events through the lens of libertarian thought. Each episode features a carefully selected audiobook excerpt followed by original commentary, analysis, and reflection. From classical liberal thought to modern policy debates, this show examines the ideas shaping our world -- always through the lens of liberty.

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episode Ep2: Money and the Logic of Economic Calculation - Gene Callahan artwork

Ep2: Money and the Logic of Economic Calculation - Gene Callahan

In this episode of The Lens of Liberty, we explore the role of money not merely as wealth, but as a tool that makes economic calculation possible in complex societies. Featuring an excerpt from Gene Callahan’s Economics for Real People [https://www.audible.com/pd/Economics-for-Real-People-An-Introduction-to-the-Austrian-School-Audiobook/B07C4FC1MP?srsltid=AfmBOorq513SnYZbjhoLkb3hKUGcwfRprS8fh9CToemjKiMuJEojQKyC], we examine how prices, profit, and loss guide decision-making in a market economy and help individuals coordinate their plans without central direction. If you’re enjoying The Lens of Liberty, consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps new listeners discover the show. A limited number of free review copies of audiobooks from LibertarianPublishing.com are also available to listeners of the show. Just send an email to: libertarianpublishing@gmail.com [libertarianpublishing@gmail.com] Libertarian Publishing's full catalog of audiobooks can be viewed at: libertarianpublishing.com [libertarianpublishing.com]

7 Mar 2026 - 13 min
episode Ep. 1: Markets Aren’t Zero-Sum — Gene Callahan artwork

Ep. 1: Markets Aren’t Zero-Sum — Gene Callahan

Markets are often described as battlefields. Winners and losers. Economic wars. Crushed competition. But what if that language completely misunderstands how voluntary exchange actually works? In this first episode of The Lens of Liberty, John Riley explores a foundational idea in economics: the market is not a zero-sum game. When individuals trade freely, both sides expect to benefit — or the exchange doesn’t happen. This episode features an excerpt from Economics for Real People [https://www.audible.com/pd/Economics-for-Real-People-An-Introduction-to-the-Austrian-School-Audiobook/B07C4FC1MP?qid=1772222199&sr=1-3&ref_pageloadid=WZKoALK8v89yYelo&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=7HAZQYPBET2EX2KY6ZRD&plink=P9XcDaysUooOF7bL&pageLoadId=dSS32OdKe7x01VBL&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_3]by Gene Callahan, published by Libertarian Publishing, explaining how markets are rooted in social cooperation rather than conflict. Before we talk about inflation. Before we talk about monetary policy. Before we talk about government intervention. We have to understand what voluntary exchange really is. In Episode 2, we’ll examine how money emerges from barter, why it transforms economic calculation, and why “money changes everything” in ways that still shape today’s monetary system. If you’d like a complimentary audio review copy of Economics for Real People [https://www.audible.com/pd/Economics-for-Real-People-An-Introduction-to-the-Austrian-School-Audiobook/B07C4FC1MP?qid=1772222199&sr=1-3&ref_pageloadid=WZKoALK8v89yYelo&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=7HAZQYPBET2EX2KY6ZRD&plink=P9XcDaysUooOF7bL&pageLoadId=dSS32OdKe7x01VBL&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_3], email libertarianpublishing@gmail.com and mention Episode 1. New episodes of The Lens of Liberty explore first principles in economics, history, and political philosophy — without the usual headlines and hysteria.

28 Feb 2026 - 11 min
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