Liberty Curious Kate Wand

What role does the state have in imposing its morality on individuals? What role should it have? How much should government control our lives?
On this episode of Liberty Curious, Kate Wand sat down with Jason Sorens, Senior Research Faculty at AIER, co-author of Freedom in the 50 States, and founder of the Free State Project, to discuss how much government interferes with our daily lives. Sorens claims that adults should be treated like adults, and not children, but the government often does the very opposite. They also talk about how to approach issues from a libertarian perspective, such as life-altering medical procedures for kids, hard drugs, tobacco, and where to draw the line on externalities. Jason also talks about the New Hampshire Free State Project, and how liberty-oriented people can foster freedom at the local level.

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0:00 - intro
1:04 - founding debates
5:52 - relationship between government & citizens
7:49 - free state project
12:44 - red states vs new hampshire
15:13 - moral arguments for liberty
20:15 - treating adults like children
23:28 - education system trickle
26:35 - prohibition of drugs
31:32 - externalities
36:16 - rights of the majority vs individual
41:18 - family relationships trickle into society
44:24 - dealing with life-altering procedures for children
48:35 - school choice
52:34 - last thoughts

Dive into a riveting discussion on the future of money and banking with George Selgin, director emeritus of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute, and our host Kate Wand. In this episode of Liberty Curious, they explore the history of money, the evolution of fractional reserve banks, and the impact of emerging technologies like Bitcoin and CBDCs on personal and economic freedom. Join them as they discuss the merits of free banking, Keynesian economics, and the potential for a Bitcoin Standard in a world where governments have long abused and mismanaged money. Don't miss this enlightening conversation for insights on the future of the financial system! #Money #Banking #Bitcoin #LibertyCurious
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0:00 - intro
1:10 - debates between liberty people
4:04 - how is Bitcoin different?
7:56 - what about cryptocurrency & stablecoins?
10:20 - operation chokepoint 2.0
14:20 - Fed rejecting Custodia
18:37 - repercussions for regulators
21:22 - predictions for crypto regulation
25:40 - history of government monopolies
32:02 - Keynes the whipping boy
40:48 - have free markets ever really existed?
45:38 - free banking
53:49 - Rothbard and fractional reserve banking
1:00:08 - does the bank own your money?
1:06:07 - secrets & beliefs
1:09:42 - bitcoin standard
1:15:00 - freedom & money
1:17:40 - wrapping up

This episode discusses Operation Chokepoint and its possible resurgence in the form of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, which targets the crypto industry. The speaker, Tom Hogan, explains how government regulators have been pressuring banks not to lend to politically unpopular industries, such as firearms, payday lenders, and crypto companies, even though there are no laws against lending to them. He also notes that the regulators' power has increased over time, with unelected bureaucrats making and enforcing regulations that circumvent the democratic process. The current aggressive stance of regulators may be due to the appointment of more aggressive leaders by the Democrats and the inability to pass laws through the legislative process. The speaker also draws parallels between Operation Chokepoint and the New Deal's creation of regulatory agencies.
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0:00 - why do they hate crypto?
1:07 - operation chokepoint
8:17 - chokepoint 2.0
12:02 - the new deal parallels
15:38 - regulators motives
17:10 - bitcoin / alt currencies
22:14 - all about control
24:44 - gary gensler & regulators
27:43 - climate change
30:47 - securities
31:53 - nic carter article
36:32 - Fednow
42:45 - CBDC

Can a former Wall Street banker fix our broken financial system? Or will the banking cartel succeed at destroying the competition?
In this episode of Liberty Curious, Kate Wand had the honor of speaking with Ms. Caitlin Long, founder of Custodia, a financial institution anchored in Bitcoin, sound money, and safe banking. Long has been fighting an ongoing battle with the most powerful institutions in the world, in her fight of Custodia vs. the Fed. We discuss the importance of economic freedom in a rapidly centralizing world, the philosophy that shapes Long’s decisions, and the implications of the Fed denying Custodia's application for membership. We dive into the Fed's balance sheet, fractional reserve banking, and the link between Austrian economics and Bitcoin. She explains why she sees Bitcoin as so important, and how it is linked to both personal and economic freedom. We also touch on the history of the banking system, bank failures, central banks, and CBDCs. This is a real-life David vs. Goliath tale, and Caitlin Long is fighting for all of our economic and personal freedoms.

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0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Caitlin Long
4:05 - fractional reserve banking
7:13 - Focus of Custodia
13:05 - Changing the architecture of the banking system
20:54 - There's something broken in the system
28:23 - Austrian vs. MMT
33:08 - Bitcoin & decentralized banking
37:50 - Bitcoin skeptics & fiat money
45:50 - Authoritarian regimes & bitcoin
48:00 - Custodia & self-custody
50:54 - Choking the competition
57:00 - What do you want your bank to be?
59:13 - Why? (CBDC)
1:01:49 - Last thoughts

*** Please note that the opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and her guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Institute for Economic Research. The content presented in this show is intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered as financial advice. ***

In this podcast, we take a closer look at the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was one of the banks that went down during the ongoing banking crisis. SVB was a politically correct and extremely diverse operation that pledged billions of dollars to progressive causes. Many have speculated that the bank was more focused on social justice than financial risk, which contributed to its demise. Venture capitalists, those involved in climate initiatives, and the big tech crowd had their money in SVB. When the herd mentality mimeticism kicked in, everyone started pulling their money out at the same time, causing an old fashioned bank run to occur. The video explores some interesting details in this tale, including the CEO and top executives selling a large amount of their shares just before the bank collapsed, and SVB paying out annual bonuses to their employees at 1.5 to 2X their regular salaries just hours before going bust. We also examine what actually caused the bank to collapse and how depositors were bailed out, on the dime of the little guy. This video will be an eye-opener for those interested in the ongoing banking crisis and the bigger picture issues at the core of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
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0:00 - intro
0:39 - go woke go broke?
2:25 - who was invested?
3:26 - how it went down
6:08 - fdic bailout
7:20 - the bigger picture problem
8:42 - safe banks
10:08 - fundamental questions

For over four decades, affirmative action has been a hotly debated topic in the United States. In essence, affirmative action allows for the consideration of an applicant's race in university admissions, in an attempt to level the playing field in light of a history of systemic racial discrimination. However, this practice has faced legal challenges, with groups arguing that it is unfair and unconstitutional.
In this podcast, we sit down with Ryan Yonk, senior research faculty at AIER, to discuss the latest challenge to affirmative action. A group called "students for fair admissions" is taking on Harvard University, claiming that racial classifications and preferences in college admissions are unnecessary and unconstitutional.

We delve into the history of affirmative action and how it came to be, as well as the various arguments made for and against the practice. Ryan also provides insights on the Supreme Court's previous rulings on affirmative action, including the landmark case of Grutter v. Bollinger.

We explore the question of whether affirmative action truly achieves its intended goal of levelling the playing field, or if it perpetuates further discrimination. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of judging a person based on the content of their character rather than the color of their skin.

If you're interested in learning more about affirmative action and its current legal challenge, then tune in to this podcast. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more thought-provoking discussions on social and political issues. Leave your comments and questions below, as we love to hear from our viewers.

On this episode of Liberty Curious, Kate Wand was joined by Ryan Yonk.

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