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Modern Marriage and the Homeownership Rate

Data shows that the marriage rate and the homeownership rate have been closely connected for decades. Historically, more marriage means more home buying, but government intervention has made buying a home much harder.  Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard [https://mises.org/RadioRothbard] Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx] PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx]

John Mearsheimer and Europe's Bleak Future

This week Ryan and Zachary Yost take a look at international relations scholar John Mearsheimer's claim that Europe faces a bleak future as the United States pivots away from NATO. Can Europe thrive without American taxpayers' money?  Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard [https://mises.org/RadioRothbard] Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx] PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx]

How 50-Year Mortgages Turn Home Owners into Renters

50-year mortgages are likely to increase the likelihood of more "owners" becoming underwater and walking away from their mortgages. This will lead to more bailouts for the financial sector. Taxpayers will pay the price.  Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard [https://mises.org/RadioRothbard] Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx] PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx]

Taxes and the Rise of the Modern State

In this lecture from the 2025 Mises Institute Supporters summit, Ryan looks at how the modern state is built on the rapid rise of taxation in recent centuries.   Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard [https://mises.org/RadioRothbard] Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx] PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx]

Why Food Stamp Spending Is Out of Control

Ryan McMaken takes a deep dive on food stamp spending, food stamp recipients, and how Big Ag and other industry lobbyists fight to keep food stamp spending flowing and increasing.  Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard [https://mises.org/RadioRothbard] Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx] PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off [https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx]