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<p>Ryan and Josh Mawhorter talk about how Thomas Hobbes, even nearly 400 years later, remains a popular spokesman for almost limitless state power. In fact, by Hobbes's logic, the world should by ruled by a single global dictatorship.&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at <a href="https://mises.org/RadioRothbard" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard</a></p><p>Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at <a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RothMug</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx" target="_blank">PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off</a></p>

<p>Data shows that the marriage rate and the homeownership rate have been closely connected for decades. Historically, more marriage means more home buying, but government intervention has made buying a home much harder.&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at <a href="https://mises.org/RadioRothbard" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard</a></p><p>Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at <a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RothMug</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx" target="_blank">PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off</a></p>

<p>This week Ryan and Zachary Yost take a look at international relations scholar John Mearsheimer's claim that Europe faces a bleak future as the United States pivots away from NATO. Can Europe thrive without American taxpayers' money?&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at <a href="https://mises.org/RadioRothbard" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard</a></p><p>Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at <a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RothMug</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx" target="_blank">PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off</a></p>

<p>50-year mortgages are likely to increase the likelihood of more "owners" becoming underwater and walking away from their mortgages. This will lead to more bailouts for the financial sector. Taxpayers will pay the price.&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at <a href="https://mises.org/RadioRothbard" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard</a></p><p>Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at <a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RothMug</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx" target="_blank">PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off</a></p>

<p>In this lecture from the 2025 Mises Institute Supporters summit, Ryan looks at how the modern state is built on the rapid rise of taxation in recent centuries. &nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at <a href="https://mises.org/RadioRothbard" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard</a></p><p>Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at <a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-Mug-P11280.aspx" target="_blank">https://Mises.org/RothMug</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://store.mises.org/Radio-Rothbard-C201.aspx" target="_blank">PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off</a></p>