Feb 9, 2023
What do Norman Rockwell, Iranian protests over head coverings, and Northwestern's denial that a slogan “from the river to the sea '' is indeed anti-semitic have in common? Rockwell, influenced by the four freedoms enumerated in a state of the union address by FDR and impressed with a town meeting in vermont in which a...
Feb 9, 2023
Harry declares that “easy money is always a cultural phenomenon”. This kicks off a lively and insightful conversation about the causes and effects of interest rates, inflation, unemployment, and of course, easy money. Scott remarks on the utopian roots of a culture of easy money, its dangers and the alternatives....
Nov 28, 2022
Scott and Harry reflect on the extraordinary leadership of the late Queen Elizabeth II. What are the lessons we can derive from her selfless leadership? The pageantry of her funeral speaks to a view of kingship that inspires awe, reverence, and love. Scott reminds us that the Bible wants to limit the power of kings to...
Nov 14, 2022
Taking a deep dive into England’s recent economic and political woes, Scott and Harry reflect on the historically large role of the Bank of England. Discussing such factors as keeping interest rates close to zero and printing money, Scott quotes Warren Buffett in observing that pension funds were the ones...
Oct 18, 2022
Scott and Harry take us on a deep discussion of realpolitik as it relates to the war in Ukraine. Harry asks Scott if Zelensky is truly a “Churchillian figure”? What makes this war in Europe different? Should Ukraine concede the Donbass region and Crimea as some suggest? Scott reminds us of the dangers of modern...