Faith and Economics

Faith and Economics

Gwartney Institute

Episodes 387
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (22)
Since Oct 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Episodic
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99%
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About This Podcast

In Faith and Economics, economics professors Dr. Russ McCullough and Dr. Peter Jacobsen and philosophy professor Dr. Justin Clarke discuss big issues that impact economic freedom and human flourishing from a Christian perspective. This podcast is an initiative of the Gwartney Institute at Ottawa University. For more information, contact us at [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

Anarchotyranny | #387

Mar 30, 2026 31m

People are, in the Anglo-American legal tradition, supposed to be equal before the law.  This isn’t always the case.  ‘Anarchotyranny’ denotes an arrangement where some groups are allowed to operate…

Two Types of Authoritarianism | #386

Mar 23, 2026 36m

The Gwartney Team discusses the relationship between parenting and politics, focusing on an analogy deployed by Slavoj Žižek.  Here’s the question:  given that parents want to control at least some…

Oh Oh No Ozempic? | #385

Mar 15, 2026 34m

A new class of drugs, GLP-1 inhibitors (Ozempic being the most recognizable) has seemingly taken the world by storm.  If the hype is to be believed, there seems to be enormous upsides and zero…

The Bible as The DNA of Western Civilization | #384

Mar 09, 2026 32m

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…

Hume's Guillotine and the Subjectivity of Value Claims | #383

Mar 02, 2026 35m

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…

The SALT Deduction | #382

Feb 23, 2026 34m

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,…

On Writing | #381

Feb 16, 2026 34m

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…

Why Podcasts? | #380

Feb 09, 2026 33m

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…

2026 Predictions | #379

Feb 02, 2026 32m

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…

Minnesota ICE | #378

Jan 26, 2026 33m

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…

Venezuela Again | #377

Jan 19, 2026 37m

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…

Can Trump Accounts Seed the American Dream? | #376

Jan 12, 2026 31m

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…

C.S Lewis - The Abolition of Man | #375

Jan 05, 2026 40m

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…

Billion Dollar Idea for Airline and Shutdown | #374

Dec 29, 2025 28m

The discussion centered on Russ’s proposal for a private-sector response to government shutdowns affecting aviation, suggesting airlines create a fund to offer interest-free, short-term loans to…

Betting Markets Make the News Better? | #373

Dec 22, 2025 34m

What happens when real-money prediction markets enter mainstream news? In this episode, Russ McCullough and Peter Jacobson unpack CNN’s new partnership with Kalshi, exploring whether market-driven…

The Venezuelan Debacle | #372

Dec 15, 2025 33m

A boat from Venezuela allegedly trafficing drugs was blown up and its passengers were killed, apparently in multiple stages.  This raises questions about the morality of killing in war, killing in…

Growing Up Socialist with Dr. Alex Tokarev | #371

Dec 08, 2025 48m

Friend of the podcast Dr. Alex Tokarev (listeners might remember his ‘sell federal land!’ proposal) joins the Gwartney Institute to discuss his origin story. What was it like on the shadow of the…

Selling Federal Land with Dr. Alexis Tokarev | #370

Dec 01, 2025 39m

Should the U.S. Government sell off some federal land?  The mere suggestion of such a proposal will draw accusations that you are trying to pave over the Grand Canyon and grind Half Dome down to sell…

Plur1bus: Hive Mind | #369

Nov 24, 2025 29m

Plur1bus, a new show on Apple TV, explores humans forming (or being taken over by) a hive mind. The show is interesting in its own right, but the Justin thinks the show illustrates some interesting…

Is Socialism Selling? Who's Buying? | #368

Nov 17, 2025 31m

Zohran Mamdani, a self-described 'democratic socialist' just won the mayoral race in New York City, the home of Wall Street.  Are we doomed?  Is this good?  What does this mean?   Where are we…

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