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In his latest podcast from Wednesday night, Peter addresses the renewed buzz surrounding Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Peter argues that no matter how many cuts are made, the government’s nature ensures that fraud and abuse will persist. Without market forces exerting pressure on bureaucrats, the state has to reason to spend and […]

Elon Musk’s newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ignited fresh calls to verify the United States’ gold reserves, spotlighting a longstanding concern about government openness. Official estimates place America’s bullion at roughly 147.3 million ounces—worth nearly $300 billion at current valuations—safely housed at Fort Knox. However, no outside audit of these reserves has […]

For better or worse, Elon Musk has taken a liking to old Milton Friedman videos. On the good side, Musk has embraced Friedman’s distrust of government and money printing. Friedman, however, was no Rothbard regarding the consistent application of ethical and economic principles to the actions of the state. Despite Friedman’s compromises and error-ridden macroeconomic theorizing, there’s […]

In a bold move that signals a shift towards private sector-driven innovation, President Donald Trump has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that promises to reshape America’s financial landscape. The announcement of a $500 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s pursuit of AI dominance and economic growth.

With the Department of Government Efficiency garnering constant media attention, part of the incoming Trump administration’s messaging centers on reducing government payrolls. While this would certainly improve the economy, President-elect Trump should remember that payrolls are not the only public expenditure that needs to be slashed. The following article was originally published by the Mises […]

President-elect Trump’s proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” continues to both enrage big government leftists and excite conservatives and libertarians. While there is certainly great merit in shrinking the size and scope of the state, it’s worth remembering that government– by its very nature– cannot be “efficient.” The following article was originally published by the Mises […]

Last week, Peter Schiff appeared on NTD News to talk about the Federal Reserve’s increasing dovishness. He said despite all of the assurances from Jerome Powell that the central bank’s monetary policy isn’t stoking inflation, the economy and the dollar are both at risk for collapse. The Fed is the only thing standing in the […]