Faith and Economics Podcast
1) The Bible as The DNA of Western Civilization | #384
Justin argues that one way to think about The Bible is to think about the role that DNA plays in the development of the human organism. Justin's claim is that this analogy sheds light on the continue...Show More
2) Hume's Guillotine and the Subjectivity of Value Claims | #383
It is commonly asserted that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' and that 'there's no accounting for taste'. Views like this received their philosophical foundation from David Hume, who famously ar...Show More
3) The SALT Deduction | #382
Peter leads a discussion about the problems with the SALT federal income tax deduction, which he doesn’t like. Yes, you heard that right: Peter is going to make the case that the SALT deduction, which...Show More
4) On Writing | #381
Writing, as an activity, is an extremely productive human activity. AI tools that enhance output, encourage effort, or eliminate the labor of the writing process are changing the educational landscap...Show More
5) Why Podcasts? | #380
Podcasts, as a medium, are relatively new but extremely popular. What accounts for their appearance and their popularity? Why doesn't Peter like them, and why does Justin think they're potentially dan...Show More
6) 2026 Predictions | #379
What’s in store for 2026?  Join the Gwartney Team to discuss their predictions for the coming year in culture, politics, and even sports.  Remember, the Gwartney Team has a predictive success rate of ...Show More
7) Minnesota ICE | #378
The clash between federal immigration enforcement and progressive protesters has taken center stage of the national conversation following the death of Renee Good. What exactly is going on in Minnesot...Show More
8) Venezuela Again | #377
The podcast returns to the topic of Venezuela. In early December we (boldly!) predicted regime change in Venezuela, and a month later Maduro is in U.S. custody.  An enormous amount of questions linge...Show More
9) Can Trump Accounts Seed the American Dream? | #376
The Trump Administration has implemented a plan to provide investment accounts to all US Citizens born between 2025 and 2028, pre-seeded with $1000, and whose funds cannot be withdrawn until the child...Show More
10) C.S Lewis - The Abolition of Man | #375
Peter leads a discussion going over an interesting nonfiction book by one of the podcast's favorite authors. The Abolition of Man argues against various forms of relativism and scientism, defending a ...Show More