Mike Williams’ Capital Idea

Who Is Poisoning the Blood? Trump's Rhetoric.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Josh Hawley to the Rescue?

Josh Hawley, the Republican Senator from Missouri, recently introduced the Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act which would cap interest rates at 18%. People like this idea of capping credit card rates, but what would this act really mean for the economy, and how did we get here - where most Americans are in credit card debt?

Capitalism is for Grown-Ups

Mike shows how capitalism is for grown-ups AND for playful kids of all ages, but no one in between. This means individuals, to truly achieve happiness, must learn to produce, to value trade, working hard, and making choices for their own life. It’s also about creativity and simple joys. The true meaning of capitalism and the human experience of thriving is rejecting the unearned and celebrating your growth and the collaboration with others growing with you.

Writers’ Strike, Who’s Right?

It's been two months since the SAG-AFTRA strike started, and it doesn't look like there's an end in sight. In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss why this strike is important for freedom of assembly and individual rights, but also an example of the difference between economic and governmental force.