13 episodes

American prosperity was built on a foundation of free markets and free people. But, with inflation on the rise and a struggling market, many in America’s political class are attempting to recycle failed socialist ideas and calling for government intervention in nearly every aspect of American life. In this National Review Capital Matters podcast, presented by the National Review Institute, financier David Bahnsen hosts interviews with the nation’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial commentators. Tune in to hear guests such as Larry Kudlow, Steve Forbes, and Art Laffer present a practical and moral vindication of America’s capitalist way of life.

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American prosperity was built on a foundation of free markets and free people. But, with inflation on the rise and a struggling market, many in America’s political class are attempting to recycle failed socialist ideas and calling for government intervention in nearly every aspect of American life. In this National Review Capital Matters podcast, presented by the National Review Institute, financier David Bahnsen hosts interviews with the nation’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial commentators. Tune in to hear guests such as Larry Kudlow, Steve Forbes, and Art Laffer present a practical and moral vindication of America’s capitalist way of life.

    Episode 122: Adam Smith’s Real Birthday and Real Legacy

    Episode 122: Adam Smith’s Real Birthday and Real Legacy

    David is joined this week for part two of our Adam Smith celebration by National Review’s own Dominic Pino. They continue the dialogue David started last week with Mark Skousen, really unpacking our modern understanding of and appreciation for Adam Smith. Once again, moral philosophy and classical economics are shown as going hand in hand, not pitted one against the other, and the result is what Smith himself produced: a legacy of freedom and virtue.

    • 37 min
    Episode 121: The Legacy of Adam Smith

    Episode 121: The Legacy of Adam Smith

    David is joined this week by Mark Skousen, economist extraordinaire and fellow Adam Smith disciple. The two of them unpack Adam Smith on the 300th birthday celebration of the great moral philosopher and defend his legacy as the father of classical economics.

    • 53 min
    Episode 120: Viewpoint Diversity in Woke Corporate America

    Episode 120: Viewpoint Diversity in Woke Corporate America

    David is joined by Jeremy Tedesco of Alliance Defending Freedom’s Viewpoint Diversity Initiative. They talk about David’s recent battle with JP Morgan to do the right thing. Included is David’s speech from the JP Morgan Chase shareholder’s meeting, and you'll also hear his and Jeremy's plans to engage with corporate America toward the protection of a free society.

    • 45 min
    Episode 119: Cleanest Shirt No More: The Future of the Dollar

    Episode 119: Cleanest Shirt No More: The Future of the Dollar

    David welcomes back (for the third time) economist extraordinaire Louis Gave of Gavekal Research for an episode where they geek out for an hour about the U.S. dollar, the bond market, global economic reality, and so much more.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 118: Smart Phones, Sex Workers, and the Common Good

    Episode 118: Smart Phones, Sex Workers, and the Common Good

    David is joined once again by Ryan T. Anderson, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and a stalwart defender of the free and virtuous society. David and Ryan discuss the current skepticism on the right over free markets, the principles at play that limit freedom, and where lines ought to be drawn (or not drawn) in some controversial issues of our day.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 117: The Fed Did It

    Episode 117: The Fed Did It

    David offers some commentary in light of the Fed’s latest announcement of another quarter-point rate hike. He wonders if the Fed has not only failed in the overly lofty aspirations society has unfairly put on it, but even in its own stated objectives that are far more humble. In other words, has post-Covid monetary policy just made everything worse all around?

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

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337 Ratings

337 Ratings

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Sharp, clear, timely

Every time

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Incredibly insightful

Being a mortgage professional in the finance space it's been inperitive to guide clients. This podcast has been so helpful for us in the fight against inflation along the way with rising mortgage rates. At times, I have to rewind and consider the thoughts to apply to my clients but it's always ahead of most outlets I can find. Truly enjoy this every week.

Cbad Beach Mom ,

Thoughtful, respectful discussions

David Bahnsen has a talent for expressing his very smart and well-informed views on markets.

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