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
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Fear of globalization has recently gained traction since the shutdowns associated with Covid-19 and doesn't seem to be going away. So, in this episode, Mike and Mitch uncover what globalization actually means and outline why globalization itself is pro-freedom and pro-capitalism.
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Does the US Food and Drug Administration really have one's individual health in its best interest? And does the FDA overstep its authority? Mike and Mitch discuss the role of the FDA and how it could be improved in a capitalist society.
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
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…
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
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.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
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?
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
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...
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
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.
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
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).
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022