10 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 177: More Like Your Parents' HR Department

    Episode 177: More Like Your Parents' HR Department

    David is joined this week by Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO and founder of RedBalloon.work, the leading job search and recruitment platform in the country for employers and employees who believe that -- wait for it -- an employee’s merit and ability are primary. They talk about the role DEI, ESG, and the worst of them all, HR, is having in today’s job market. In fact, they even talk a little about today’s job market. This is an episode for all who believe work is the verb of economics!

    • 47 min
    Episode 176: Champagne in Virginia

    Episode 176: Champagne in Virginia

    David is joined this week by Andrew Beck of brand consultancy firm Beck & Stone for a discussion of business and ideological distinctions, the debates amongst the right about trade and markets, and so much more. This is a worthwhile discussion covering a wide gamut of important issues.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 175: Not Predicting but Responding

    Episode 175: Not Predicting but Responding

    David is joined this week by Darren Doane and David Shannon of the Doane Creative Agency for a lengthy, thorough, and challenging talk. They discuss business, technology, social media, and the tension between conserving the lessons of the past and moving into the opportunities of the future. It is perhaps the most provocative episode of Capital Record ever.

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Episode 174: The Kind of People We Are

    Episode 174: The Kind of People We Are

    David is joined by Dr. Hunter Baker for a real walk through the kind of society we want to be and the things that are most likely to facilitate such a society. Their discussion delves deeply into what the state can and cannot do in the formation of character, and how markets reflect the character of the people. Their prescriptions for a free and virtuous people call for more freedom and more virtue, and the way we get there is the subject of this talk. A not-to-be-missed conversation.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 173: Getting Based with Work

    Episode 173: Getting Based with Work

    David is joined by Kyle Hessler for a walk through work and the meaning of life, why this subject is bringing an army of people to Dallas, Texas, in June, and what exactly are the economic and theological truths for which we're fighting.

    • 40 min
    Episode 172: Fifty Years of Capital Markets

    Episode 172: Fifty Years of Capital Markets

    David holds the microphone himself today, taking advantage of his 50th birthday to look at what 50 years of progress in capital markets in our country has meant to the cause of human flourishing. In a time where many use class warfare or dumbed-down sentimentality to demonize financial markets, David lets history render its empirical verdict as to how capital markets have enhanced human flourishing, and does so with a nod to trade-offs and a full cost-benefits analysis. The results speak for themselves: Fifty more years of growing, robust, free, innovative capital markets, please.

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
380 Ratings

380 Ratings

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Just listened to a great episode with Darren Diane and David Shannon. Really helpful content that I absolutely appreciate!

-Jon

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Listening to David and his guests, especially the episode with Louis, very enlightening to hear various economical perspectives and the defense of free markets.

Vance Ginn ,

Free and Virtual Society

David is at the top of his game when discussing key economic and financial topics on his show. He’s a must listen to understand the latest news about the economy and politics.

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