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.

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 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. 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.

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 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.

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...

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.