Adam Smith’s Rubbish Bin (TM)

BKNL Productions LLC
  • 5.0 (5)
  • BUSINESS

Professors Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher defend the benefits of competitive markets while exposing business behaviors that just might make Adam Smith turnover in his grave. As a reminder, Smith was the 18th century philosopher whose theory of supply and demand gave us the market economy

  1. DEC 18

    Affordable America Disappeared While Politicians Fiddled

    Send us a text Affordability, or the lack there of, is neither a “hoax” nor a “con job.” In this episode we explore the real factors causing consumer confidence to drop. Affordability is not just about current prices; it is also about future expectations. But what do we hear from political leaders? Labels, name calling, and unsupported rhetoric.

    27 min

  2. DEC 9

    What is the Future for Gen Z?

    Send us a text Bill and Nancy interview two Gen Z graduate students about their decision to go to graduate school, their outlook on jobs and careers, their thoughts on AI, and that for them the American Dream may be unachievable.

    36 min

  3. NOV 24

    The Forever Gilded Age: 150 Years of Corporate Power

    Send us a text For 150 years, American democracy has tried—and repeatedly failed—to rein in corporate power. In this episode, Bill and Nancy trace the original Gilded Age to today’s billionaire class to ask a troubling question: Why does business keep winning?

    30 min

  4. NOV 13

    Women and Work: Has the Needle Moved?

    Send us a text Over the past few decades women have played a greater role in the workplace. Their increased involvement has not been without issues, for them and apparently for some men. In this episode I interview Nancy Lasher about her experiences as a professional, those of her peers, and what she has heard from the younger generation of women at work.

    28 min

  5. NOV 7

    Competition Comes at a Price

    Send us a text In this episode we describe how technology and competition drove dramatic changes in in-home entertainment. Consumers gained access and choices never before available. Now, after the “creative destruction” phase we wonder if the industry will become more concentrated and less competitive.

    29 min

  6. OCT 23

    Our Endless Appetite for Empty Calories

    Send us a text In this episode Nancy and Bill explore ultra-processed, supplements, and the marketing messages that sustain them. American foods have been supersized and it shows with 43% of adults classified as obese. What can be done?

    27 min

  7. OCT 15

    Economic Bubble or Economy “Back on Track” (per the White House)?

    Send us a text Recently the White House announced that the economy is “Back on Track.” Yet, numerous economist and even the CEO of JP Morgan Chase say stocks are over-valued, resembling an economic bubble. We examine the data.

    24 min

  8. OCT 2

    Federal Intervention in Business: Industrial Policy or Presidential Ego?

    Send us a text For decades conservative economists have railed against government intervention in business, actions that undercut a laissez-faire philosophy. Where are their complaints now? In this podcast we look at the current and apparently continuing intervention of the White House in business operations - taking ownership, demanding royalties, even halting or changing operational decisions. Is this new industrial policy? Or is this something else?

    28 min
See All (22)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
5 Ratings

About

Professors Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher defend the benefits of competitive markets while exposing business behaviors that just might make Adam Smith turnover in his grave. As a reminder, Smith was the 18th century philosopher whose theory of supply and demand gave us the market economy

Information

  • Creator
    BKNL Productions LLC
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Adam Smith’s Rubbish Bin (TM)
  • Show Website
    Adam Smith’s Rubbish Bin (TM)