Mike Williams’ Capital Idea

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.

ESG: Friend or Foe?

Have Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) issues gone too far? Mitch and Mike dive into the slippery slope of ESGs and their influence on stakeholders, marketing, and property rights.

Capitalism, Religion, and Self-Love with Mary Callan

Mike interviews the 2023 LPR Defenders of Capitalism Winner, Mary Callan. They dive into Mary's experience in LPR/DoC, her PhD in Bio-Agricultural sciences, and being a capitalist as a former catholic nun.

Energy, Liberty, & the Outdoor Industry with Chris Wright

Mike interviews Chris Wright - the CEO and Chairman of Liberty Energy and fellow outdoor enthusiast. Chris has been integral in the oil industry for years but is more recently known for his viral video "Thank You, North Face." Mike and Chris dive into the story behind the hypocrisy of North Face and the outdoor industry, when it comes to the oil and gas industry. How did we get here? Is it just virtue signaling or climate mania, or is there something else going on?

Mercy From the State Legislators?

What are the CO State legislators thinking? Senate Bill 184 is trying to create "fair housing rules for renters," but it will likely do anything but that. Mike and Mitch review what this senate bill means to landlords, renters, and the Colorado housing market.