Loot and Lobby

Ryan McMaken
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Always and everywhere, the regime loots productive members of society to benefit corporate cronies, interest groups, and key voting blocs. The result is taxes, inflation, regulation, and war. The Loot and Lobby Podcast takes a closer look at how this happens, and who’s on the losing side. 

  1. JAN 15

    Will Trump Destroy NATO with a Greenland Invasion?

    If NATO members aren't even safe from other NATO members then what value is the alliance? There is one good thing that could come out of a Greenland war: it would probably destroy NATO. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

  2. JAN 7

    The Real Reasons the US Bombed Venezuela

    The US seeks another puppet regime in South America, and all this talk about democracy, human rights, and noble causes is just cover for the exercise of raw power. But that doesn't stop Trump supporters from pretending it's all about freedom. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

  3. 12/05/2025

    Why Does Trump Want War with Venezuela?

    The US regime is gearing up for another war. Get ready for another regime-change disaster like we got in Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria.  Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

  4. 11/26/2025

    No, You're Not Hurting the Economy by Saving Money

    As the economy worsens, expect to see more articles from legacy media about how saving money is actually bad for the economy. It's an old Keynesian myth. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

  5. 09/26/2025

    Why Pam Bondi Is Very Wrong about Hate Speech

    “Hate speech” does not exist. At all. That’s a concept the Left invented to justify state-enforced censorship of speech the Left doesn't like. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

  6. 09/11/2025

    Senator Tim Kaine Declares that Rights Come from Government

    Senator Tim Kaine’s definition of “rights” as things created by government and human law is extremely dangerous because a government that creates rights can also abolish them.  Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

  7. 08/15/2025

    Trump Is Spending Taxpayer Money at Record Levels

    A new July report shows Trump and the GOP Congress have joined forces to drive up federal spending to the highest levels since covid. The federal debt also just passed $37 trillion. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

  8. 07/14/2025

    3 Central-Banking Myths that Fed Critics Believe

    There are many reasons for disliking the Federal Reserve.  However, many critics of the Fed attack the Fed for the wrong reasons. Be sure to follow the Loot and Lobby podcast at Mises.org/LL

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Always and everywhere, the regime loots productive members of society to benefit corporate cronies, interest groups, and key voting blocs. The result is taxes, inflation, regulation, and war. The Loot and Lobby Podcast takes a closer look at how this happens, and who’s on the losing side. 

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  • Creator
    Ryan McMaken
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Loot and Lobby