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42 - What's Wrong With Star Wars? Chris Nelson Tells All Dec 06, 2015

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On Episode 42 Chris Nelson comes back to discuss the upcoming Episode 7 of Star Wars, expectations, fears, and the mystery that surrounds it. Chris explains the nature and origins of the Expanded Universe (comics, books, games), what is and is not "canon", and whether Mickey Mouse is a Sith Lord. This episode is sponsored by the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). FEE is the best place to learn the core ideas of economics and freedom. If you're in HS or college, you need to carve out three days for one of their amazing summer seminars. Apply at fee.org/seminars

41 - Bryan Caplan on Education, Immigration, and Procreation Nov 30, 2015

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Economist Bryan Caplan is always fascinating. He seems to just pick really interesting and provocative things to explore with the tools of economic thinking. We discuss how he got into economics, his work habits, belief in personal bubbles, and explore three of his research areas. Bryan was super easy to talk with and the conversation never slowed. Check him out at bcaplan.com

40 - Tim LeVan Miller on Accounting and Rock 'n Roll Nov 22, 2015

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"Nobody has the right to tell you you're selling out" - TLM Tim is an accountant by day, composer and musician by night. We talked about his beginnings in music, how he took a different turn in college and his choice to separate what he does for a living from what he loves. Check out his music on timlevanmiller.com

39 - Taylor Foreman on Value, Self-Interest, Art, and Psychedelics Nov 16, 2015

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Taylor Foreman, current Praxis participant and aspiring entrepreneur, joins me to discuss subjectivity of value, short and long term gratification and how self-interest can translate into good consequence. We also talk about art and the relation with audience, as well as his experience with psychedelics.

38 - Alex Tabarrok Says Let's Get Rid of Borders Nov 08, 2015

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Alex Tabarrok advocates the idea of getting rid of movement restrictions. We tackle some of the most common objections to #openborders that concern economic, institutional, cultural and security issues. Alex is a professor at the George Mason University and co-author of the Marginal Revolution blog. Make sure you check out his other venture with Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution University http://www.mruniversity.com/

Words With TK Coleman Nov 06, 2015

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We're trying out something new in this podcast: a game in which I give a word to TK and he answers with associations, definition and meaning of that word. I've thrown Fear, Magic, Suffering, Mentor and Greatness at him, so hear him out and send me the words you would like me to include next into this game!

Teaser: Why Haven't You Read This Book? Nov 02, 2015

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An exciting new book is coming out called, "Why Haven't You Read This Book?" It's about flipping the burden of proof to open up a world of possibilities. It's about asking 'Why not?', instead of, 'Why?' This episode includes a bit about the book and teasers from 5 of the 10 authors about the content of their chapter. Check out www.whyhaventyoureadthisbook.com to get a copy. Support the KickStarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/190201615/why-havent-you-read-this-book

Ask Isaac: Marginal Utility For Beginners Oct 29, 2015

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This Ask Isaac episode is devoted to one single request: Please explain the theory of marginal utility and give a few practical examples. Through riddles and illustrations I try to make the ideas of value subjectivity and marginal utility easy to understand and recognize in everyday life. Got a question? Ask here: http://isaacmorehouse.com/ask-isaac/

37 - Isaac Guest Hosts - Jeffrey Tucker on Technology, the Police State and Criminal Law Oct 29, 2015

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I jumped in for a fellow podcaster and had a conversation with Jeffrey Tucker for Albert Lu's podcast "The Economy". Jeffrey and I tackle some interesting questions from Jeff's own experience with the police and criminal law, how it surpasses the divide of left and right politics and why it's a key human rights issue. Hear my previous interviews with Jeff on the IM podcast and follow him on fee.org and liberty.me. Find Albert's other episodes at www.powerandmarket.com

36 - Albert Lu on Recycling, Homeschooling, Walmart, and Whole Foods Oct 26, 2015

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My good friend Albert Lu, host of "The Economy" podcast guest hosts this episode for me and does a bang-up job! Albert was the person who got me into podcasting, so he's the Obi Wan to my Anakin...or something. Enjoy, and check out his work at www.powerandmarket.com.

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