As Argentina prepares for its general presidential election, everyone is surprised at the emergence of Javier Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist who managed to win his party’s primary. Milei is campaigning against his country’s rampant inflation caused by the central bank’s monetary policy and proposes laissez-faire economic policies inspired by the ... Show More
Mar 18
Ep 377 | There's No Easy Way Out of This War | Guest: Scott Horton
Three weeks into the Trump administration's war with Iran, the path toward a clean victory is looking narrower and narrower. And with an ever-shifting series of objectives, it's not even clear what such a victory would look like. Matt Kibbe is joined by Scott Horton, executive di ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2024
On the Front Lines of Freedom | President of Argentina, Javier Milei
President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has captivated tens of millions of people with his outspoken criticism of fiscal irresponsibility, his advocacy for reducing the size of government, and his unique ability to connect with the disaffected voters of traditional politics. Though ... Show More
58m 22s
Nov 2023
Milei elected president of Argentina
<p>Radical libertarian economist, Javier Milei, has won Argentina’s presidential elections, investors are shaking up the venture capital market by raising money to buy out start-ups, and Bangladesh is struggling to keep the lights on after going all-in on liquefied natural gas.&n ... Show More
9m 53s
Dec 2023
Can an ‘Anarcho-Capitalist’ President Save Argentina’s Economy?
<p><i>Warning: this episode contains strong language.</i></p><p>With Argentina again in the midst of an economic crisis, Argentine voters turned to Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who has drawn comparisons to Donald J. Trump.</p><p>Jack Nicas, who covers South America for T ... Show More
21m 12s
Apr 2024
Javier Milei in Power, A Change in Argentina? (Javier Milei al Poder, ¿Un Cambio en Argentina?)
<p>Love him or hate him, it is clear that Javier Milei has rapidly made himself quite a controversial figure in global politics. Carrying a message that is unique and very different from traditional South American politicians, Milei has vowed to reduce the "parasitic" s ... Show More
28m 37s