The Bruenigs

Latest Episodes:

Finland, Batman, and Sportsradio 1310 the Ticket Sep 14, 2018

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Matt discusses his trip to Finland. Liz gives her hot sports opinions on Batman and his impending marriage. And both discuss Sportradio 1310 the Ticket, which has influenced them greatly.

Market Socialism and Taylor Swift Confrontation Aug 30, 2018

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Matt and Liz discuss the basics of market socialism and make the pitch that decommodifiers and dealienaters have a weak case. They discuss the Catholic Church's newest rape problems and end with a story about a time Matt almost got into a fight at a Taylor Swift concert.

Medicare for All Fact-checking Debacle and Autism Aug 10, 2018

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Matt and Liz tell the story of the Mercatus M4A study and all of the ridiculous fact-checking that has followed it. And, after covering the mind of Liz last episode, they turn to the mind of Matt, which is to say autism.

Socialism Semantics and the Bruenig Book Canon Aug 03, 2018

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We discuss hot topics, including the newest Jacobin socialism piece lighting up the internet. Then, upon listener request, we turn towards some of the key books we have read.

SUMMER MADNESS: THE BUFFER STOCK PARADOX Jul 29, 2018

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We discuss Russia exhaustion, the Job Guarantee, and just have freewheeling conversations.

Undercover Boss Jul 20, 2018

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Liz and Matt talk about the greatest show in 21st century television: Undercover Boss.

Nordic Socialism Is Really Real Jul 15, 2018

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We discuss great tweets of the week, Nordic state ownership being a real thing despite what nearly everyone in media says, and amusing miscellany at the end.

Dr. Phil and Social Mobility Jul 08, 2018

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Liz and Matt discuss Dr. Phil, daytime TV generally, The Last Kingdom, and, as our main topic, the pitfalls of so-called "social mobility."

Civility and Janus Jun 22, 2018

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Liz and Matt discuss how civility is bad again and the Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME, which threatens to kill public sector labor unions.

How Does Retirement Work? Jun 09, 2018

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Sound issues fixed, zombies and property, and how does retirement really work?