One of the greatest dangers that monetary systems present to a democratic society is the phenomenon of "economic rents". Economist Phil Lawn reminds us this battle over economic rents is a century-old debate. This battle plays out in newspaper headlines about the housing crisis to this very day. And we oldies slow down to delve into Phil's unique take on the "cost to live".

Show Notes

Gold as a Peace Currency
Jul 8, 2024
from a Q&A session with Professor Michael Hudson hosted by Karl Fitzgerald
 

Theme Music

Pleading Ignorance, by Ed Kuepper, from the album Starstruck.
 

Additional Audio

Too Many Things, by Ed Kuepper, from the album Starstruck.

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
by Marvin Gaye

Daryung
by Charlie Needs Braces