204. Who Won The Burger Brand Wars?
Another brand war story! On this episode Emma and Brittany discuss the “Burger King v. McDonald’s” war, and how Burger King used clever advertising to give a fast food giant a run for its money. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: Hi Brittany. Brittany: So, as most of you all know by now, our […]
203. Why Is Self-Ownership Important?
One of the most important principles of individual liberty is the understanding that you own yourself. While the government likes to tell us what we can do and even what we can put in your body, only we can make those choices. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi Emma. Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, we’ve talked […]
Fauci’s Latest Bargaining Chip: Christmas Dinner
It’s that time of year again. Kids are back in school (or at least logged onto Zoom from their kitchen table), the leaves are turning, and families are nailing down their plans for the holiday season. Enter one Dr. Anthony Fauci, who is back once again to hold the things we love over our heads […]
202. Can Services Like The Fire Department Be Privatized?
In a truly free market, communities would come together to pay for their own public services. But under our current system, public goods and are paid for by taxpayers who often don’t get a say in anything. However, fire departments offer a unique perspective into how communities, and even private companies, are setting an example […]
201. Does AOC Understand The Importance of Private Charity?
When Democratic Socialist Congresswoman AOC recently spoke out about her grandmother’s dire situation in Puerto Rico, she blamed Congress for not giving money to those in the area whose homes had been damaged after a bad storm. But when a private citizen tried to show her the power of private charity, she refused to take […]
200. What Was Operation Northwoods?
Many people believe that our government would never lie to us or put us in harm’s way. Emma and Brittany discuss a true conspiracy from the Cold War that proves the opposite. powerpress] Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Emma: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Emma. Emma: So, today I wanna talk about a really crazy story of something horrible […]
No, Basic Economics Aren’t “Unfair and Absurd”
We can probably agree that politicians don’t have a firm grasp on the relationship between their actions and negative consequences. Every now and then, we are given a special reminder of this truth. This week we got one directly from the White House briefing room. For background: as I write this newsletter, a behemoth “reconciliation” […]
198. What Is The History Behind the Pledge of Allegiance
From an early age, students are taught the Pledge of Allegiance to recite each morning at school. While many see this as a form of patriotism, there are some very problematic aspects of the Pledge. How it came to be and how it is used is actually anti-individualist. Link: Francis Bellamy https://www.connorboyack.com/blog/why-i-do-not-pledge-allegiance-to-the-flag Here’s a transcript […]
197. What is Anarcho-Capitalism?
From an early age, students are taught the Pledge of Allegiance to recite each morning at school. While many see this as a form of patriotism, there are some very problematic aspects of the Pledge. How it came to be and how it is used is actually anti-individualist. Here’s the transcription of our conversation: Brittany: […]
196. What is Self-Reliance?
Practicing self-reliance in our own lives and in our communities is one of the most important ways we can strive for liberty. If we are going to prove that we don’t need big government, we need to prove that we can come together as individuals and help each other out and practice self-reliance. Links: Off […]