Mike Williams’ Capital Idea

Gas Bags or Gas Stoves, you gotta choose…

Banning gas stoves?? Say it ain't so!  In this episode Mike and Mitch discuss the recent furor over comments from the federal government--should bureaucrats regulate how we cook food because of safety and pollution concerns?

SBF, FTX, & the Culture

Mike and Mitch discuss the recent bankruptcy/fraud of Sam Bankman Fried and subsequent meltdown of the cryptocurrency markets. Is it a sign of a bankrupt culture with central banks keeping interest rates artificially low such that charlatans and swindlers, operating under the guise of effective altruism can so easily scam the public with cooperation with corrupt politicians? …the opposite of capitalism in every respect…

Capitalism and Charity with Karen Hoida

Mike’s guest, 2015 Defenders of Capitalism Award Winner, Karen Hoida, is an executive with an international non-profit organization.   They discuss the role of self-sufficiency, self-interest and purposeful action, along with the confusion many have about charity, giving and non-profit organizations. 

Fake News or Real News?

In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss how they find good news sources in the sea of fake or biased news all around us. How do you find a trusted news source and know who are the experts?

Midterm Election Review

As the results of the midterm elections become finalized, Mike and Mitch review the implications of both the national election and local election results in Colorado. One thing they agree on is that the expected Red Wave in 2022 was more like a Red Ripple... 

Mike’s ”Economics” Interview on the Lee Elcie Show

Lee Elci is an American radio talk show host, political commentator, print journalist, author, writer and producer of the Lee Elcie Show - The Voice of Freedom on 94.9 News Now in Connecticut. Lee interviewed Mike earlier this month to discuss economics and the importance of defending capitalism.

Adam Smith, Liz Truss, & European Liberalism with Eamonn Butler

Recorded in Oslo, Norway at the 2022 Mont Pelerin Society Conference, Mike caught up with well-known British Economist, Eamonn Butler. Eamonn Butler is the Co-founder & Director of the Adam Smith Institute, as well as a prolific author of many books including, his Foundations of a Free Society which won the 2014 Fisher Prize. In this podcast episode, Mike and Eamonn cover the concept of European (or Classical) Liberalism as well as the purpose and history of MPS, the legacy of Adam Smith, and Eamonn's personal insights about Margaret Thatcher and thoughts on Liz Truss in the UK Government (before she resigned).

Defending the Declaration = Defending Capitalism with Tom Krannawitter

Mike has a wide-ranging discussion with his colleague, Dr. Tom Krannawitter, including the fact that championing the Declaration of Independence IS championing Capitalism and why the enemies of both get it, while most so-called defenders of freedom don’t.  A master teacher who brings history alive, Krannawitter reveals much about Lincoln, Robin Williams and more…

The Tragedy of Airline Transportation

As Mike gets ready to go on a trip to Europe, he discusses with Mitch the faults and tragedy of regulation in the airline transportation industry. Looking at the history of regulation in the airline industry, it's easy to see there's an opportunity for advocacy of freedom and entrepreneurship, and it's what we need now more than ever.

Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right with Anders Ingemarson

A guide to citizenship, just in time for Midterm elections!  Mike interviews author Anders Ingemarson on his newly revised book:  Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right.   They cover lots of ground including a framework for how to think about political parties and election issues, the principles involved and application to several specific issues.