![Mike Williams’ Capital Idea](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h.png)
Mike Williams’ CAPITAL IDEA podcast series explores the economic, historical, empirical, and moral case for laissez faire capitalism. CAPITAL IDEA is an intelligent, sometimes capricious, often irreverent discussion for honest people of all political persuasions who want to better understand the only moral economic system. Let’s face it, our day-to-day activity IS economics—they call it microeconomics but where’s the connection to the broader issues? CAPITAL IDEA is here to help you chew on these ideas including how YOUR economy relates to the bigger picture. Flying solo, Mike Williams integrates his experience both as a capitalist and as a teacher/facilitator of the Defenders of Capitalism Project™. Mike’s frequent guests add insight and perspective as they probe diverse topics—with a common thread: ideas that will broaden your understanding of why defending, sustaining, and advancing capitalism are crucial to the survivability of freedom and human flourishing in America and the world.
Episodes
![Wealth Without Wisdom: The Capitalist Paradox of Celebrities & Economics](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wealth Without Wisdom: The Capitalist Paradox of Celebrities & Economics
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
We see celebrities, athletes, and very successful entertainers in pop culture who seemingly benefit from capitalism and free markets but are advocates for socialism and other anti-capitalism ideas. Mike and Mitch dive into this paradox and how it impacts society.
![What do Ukraine & Israel have to do with Defending Capitalism?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Friday Apr 19, 2024
What do Ukraine & Israel have to do with Defending Capitalism?
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
After the recent Iran attack on Israel, Mitch and Mike cover the deep connection between the current wars in Ukraine and Israel and the role of defending capitalism.
![Bernie Sanders' 32-Hour Workweek](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Bernie Sanders' 32-Hour Workweek
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Bernie Sanders recently proposed a new bill, the "32-Hour Workweek Act". In this proposal, the act would include a reduction to a 32-hour workweek without a decrease in pay or benefits. Although this sounds appealing, Mike and Mitch discuss the possible implications and potential repercussions with a mandated 32-hour workweek. Instead, defenders of capitalism should advocate for freedom in the workplace when it comes to how people want to spend their time, rather than more government force.
![Who Is Poisoning the Blood? Trump's Rhetoric.](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Who Is Poisoning the Blood? Trump's Rhetoric.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Who Is Poisoning the Blood? Trump's rhetoric. You heard that right -- it's time to call out Trump's rhetoric on immigration in December 2023 (and prior). Capitalism and immigration go hand in hand, and Trump's inability to acknowledge the connection is poisoning politics more than ever before and furthermore letting down the people who follow him. Mitch and Mike shed light on the disturbing quotes from Trump and how they are exactly the opposite of the ideals of capitalism.
!["10x Is Easier Than 2x" Book Review](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Friday Dec 15, 2023
"10x Is Easier Than 2x" Book Review
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Capitalism is the system of the entrepreneur, and it is that growth mindset that fuels innovation, freedom, and true progress. In this episode, Mike covers the book 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan (Founder of Strategic Coach) with organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy. The book showcases the entrepreneurial mindset and why the idea of setting higher goals and standards is easier than setting smaller ones. Whether or not you are an entrepreneur, the principles of 10x Is Easier Than 2x foster the celebration of success and growth and can be applied in all walks of life.
![Roger Pattison on School Choice and Javier Milei](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Roger Pattison on School Choice and Javier Milei
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Roger Pattison is the Chief Development Officer of ACE Scholarships and the 2023 Defenders of Capitalism Runner Up. ACE Scholarships provides children of lower-income families with scholarships to private schools in grades K-12, and to advocate for expanded school choice. Mike interviewed Roger on school choice, the impact of the covid lockdowns on student performance, and the flip flops of the people on the left and right regarding education. They also discussed the surprising election of Javier Milei, Argentina's new president. Many view this as a political miracle with mainstream criticism starting before he even takes office. Roger shows how it could be a great study in freedom and capitalism.
![The Building Books of Capitalism](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 20, 2023
The Building Books of Capitalism
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In this episode, Mitch and Mitch cover essential books that are the building blocks for a foundation of capitalism and formative to the liberty movement. Books mentioned:
Adam Smith - Wealth of Nations
Fredrick Bastiat - The Law
Fredrick Bastiat - Economic Sophisms
Murray Rothbart - Man, Economy, and State with Power and Market
Milton Friedman - Capitalism & Freedom
Milton Friedman - Free To Choose
Hernando de Soto - The Mystery of Capital
Ayn Rand - Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand - Philosophy: Who Needs It
Henry Hazlitt - Economics in One Lesson
Henry Hazlitt - The Conquest of Poverty
Yaron Brook & Don Watkins - Equal is Unfair
Yaron Brook - Free Market Revolution
Don Watkins - Rooseveltcare: How Social Security is Sabotaging the Land of Self Reliance
and more...
![Battle for Better Minds: Navigating the Intellectual Property Warzone](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Battle for Better Minds: Navigating the Intellectual Property Warzone
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Most people like the benefits of creativity and innovation, but they don't see the reason to protect creators' and inventors' rights, which causes an intellectual property (IP) warzone. In this episode, Mike and Mitch review the arguments surrounding intellectual property and defend why intellectual property is a moral and economic right, deriving from protecting one's mind's creations.
![Israel-Hamas War](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Israel-Hamas War
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
After the devastating news of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, the world has its eyes on the middle east. From a capitalist' perspective, Israel has the right to defend itself and further than that, crush the Hamas terrorist organization. In this episode, Mike and Mitch dive deeper into that reasoning and the implications the Israel-Hamas war could have for the current geopolitical landscape.
![CO Proposition HH with Jason Letman](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/11798328/Capital_Idea_logo_2__yqhy5h_300x300.png)
Friday Oct 13, 2023
CO Proposition HH with Jason Letman
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Mike interviews Jason Letman on Colorado Proposition HH and its implications on Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). Jason Letman is the President of Consultus Asset Valuation, and an expert in property tax consulting and real estate valuations. Proposition HH is on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 Colorado election.