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Minor IssuesThe War They Promised Not to StartIn this episode of Minor Issues, Mark Thornton features his recent appearance on the Liberty and Finance podcast. Mark pulls back the curtain on the geopolitical theater, exposing how monetary control, regime change, and imperial ambition are driving global conflict. From gold's rising value as a gauge of fear to the erosion of public trust in fiat money and the US government, he argues the real war is economic—and it's already begun.Alongside these dangers, Mark offers hope: an informed public, sound money alternatives, and the growing momentum for a monetary reset built on gold and li...2025-06-2800 min

Minor IssuesPreparing for WarIn this episode of Minor Issues, Mark Thornton explores how nations quietly prepare for war—and what the corporate media isn’t telling you. From Europe’s military buildup and the global trade war to the hidden toll of economic sanctions, Mark unpacks historical patterns that have repeatedly led societies to disaster.Why is gold at a record high? How does modern mercantilism fuel today’s tensions? Are we all just pawns in a much bigger game? Join Mark as he examines the real risks simmering beneath the headlines, and what history can teach us about the cost of...2025-06-0700 min

Minor IssuesImpressed at VicksburgIn this episode, Mark Thornton shares his recent Revisionist History of War Conference talk on a lesser-known factor in the American Civil War: the Confederate “impressment” policy and its impact at Vicksburg. While Gettysburg is more famous, Vicksburg was just as pivotal, and the South’s policy of seizing goods at artificially low prices actually helped Grant win.Mark challenges the idea that the Confederacy lost simply because it was outgunned, and he explores what this teaches about how smaller groups fighting for freedom and independence can take on much larger forces.Additional ResourcesTariffs, Blocka...2025-05-3100 min

Minor IssuesThe Triumph of Economic FreedomIn this episode, Mark Thornton discusses The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism, the new book by Senator Phil Gramm and Professor Donald J. Boudreaux.Mark reflects on the persistent misconceptions about capitalism in America and offers up a "Marxist interpretation" of our dilemma. He explores how entrenched ideologies shape the way information is presented, the influence of state actors on education and media, and the ways in which these forces skew perceptions of economic history. Ultimately, Mark argues for a more critical and evidence-based approach to understanding capitalism.Additional...2025-05-2400 min

The Joy of Cruising PodcastLinzi & Mark, Suite Natured, Windstar Star LegendSend us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Linzi and Mark Cowgill, creator of the UK-based Suite Natured blog, YouTube channel, and Instagram platform. Over a year ago, I reached out to Linzi and Mark to come on the podcast to talk about transatlantics, in advanced of our first transatlantic cruise around this time last year on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Ep 91. Suite Natured, Transatlantics. It was a fun conservation which ended with a hilarious anecdote. (Sure enough...2025-05-2258 min

Minor IssuesResurrection of the Skyscraper Curse?On Economics Explored, host Gene Tunny and guest Dr. Mark Thornton discuss the "Skyscraper Curse," the uncanny correlation between constructing the world's tallest buildings and subsequent global economic crises. Mark explains why these architectural achievements often precede financial downturns. With the resurrection of Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower project—destined to become the world's tallest building—set for completion around 2027, could another global economic crisis be imminent?Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that connects skyscrapers, economics, and predictions for our financial future.Additional Resources"The Skyscraper Curse and Austrian Economics with Mark Thornton" (Economics Explored Podc...2025-05-1700 min

Minor IssuesPowell, Trump, and the Austrian Business Cycle Time BombIs President Trump right about interest rates? Is Fed Chairman Jay Powell making a mistake? Forget the mainstream media talking points. Mark Thornton cuts through the noise to explore the real economic threats facing America. In this episode, Mark dissects how the Fed's monetary policies, not just Trump's tariffs, have created a dangerous Austrian Business Cycle time bomb. Will Powell's rate cuts save the day, or is a recession inevitable? Mark examines key sectors of the S&P 500 to reveal the truth and predict what's coming next.Join us May 15-17, 2025, at the Mises Institute i...2025-05-0300 min

Minor IssuesProspects for HyperinflationIn this episode, Mark Thornton explores the looming threat of hyperinflation in the US. With the national debt soaring past $33 trillion and future obligations exceeding $100 trillion, can America avoid a financial crisis where prices skyrocket out of control?Mark examines historical hyperinflations in leading economies like France and Germany, and how excessive government spending and debt played a role. Drawing on the insights of Ludwig von Mises, Mark dissects the three phases of inflation and what happens when the public loses faith in holding money.Is hyperinflation merely an accounting problem, or does it portend...2025-04-1900 min

Minor IssuesAre Economic Crises and Crashes Inevitable?Economic crises don’t just happen—they follow a predictable pattern of boom, bubble, and bust. In this episode, Mark Thornton exposes the true cause of economic crashes: government intervention in money and banking. From the Dutch Tulip Bubble to the Great Depression and beyond, Mark traces how central banks, inflationary policies, and reckless government spending set the stage for financial collapses. Mainstream economists blame "animal spirits," psychological instability, or capitalism itself, but what if the real culprits are the very institutions claiming to prevent crises? Tune in to uncover the truth behind booms, busts, and the destructive cycle of i...2025-03-2200 min

The Scott Horton Show from The Libertarian Institute3/7/25 Mark Thornton on the Precarious State of the American Economy Download Episode. Economist Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute returns to the show for a quick look at the state of the economy. He and Scott zoom out and try to determine where in the cycle between artificial booms and recessions we find ourselves. Discussed on the show: Anatomy of the Crash Extractive Psychology – Minor Issues Podcast with Mark Thornton Mark Thornton is a senior fellow at the Mises Institute. His most recent book is The Skyscraper Curse: And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last...2025-03-1234 min

Pod LeadersNavigating the Airline Industry: Insights from Mark LenahanIn this episode of Podleaders, host Rachel welcomes Mark Lenahan, a seasoned professional in the airline industry. Mark shares his unique journey, starting from his early days as a software engineer without a college degree to his extensive career in tech and aviation. He discusses his initial foray into the workforce with Irish Life Assurance and his pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Trinity College through evening classes. Mark reflects on the mid-1990s, a transformative time in Dublin, and his desire to travel, which led to key opportunities in the airline sector. This episode...2025-03-1240 min

Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsMark Thornton on the Precarious State of the American EconomyEconomist Mark Thornton of the Mises Institute returns to the show for a quick look at the state of the economy. He and Scott zoom out and try to determine where in the cycle between artificial booms and recessions we find ourselves. Discussed on the show: Anatomy of the Crash Extractive Psychology - Minor Issues Podcast with Mark Thornton Mark Thornton is a senior fellow at the Mises Institute. His most recent book is The Skyscraper Curse: And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century. Follow him on Twitter @DrMarkThornton ...2025-03-1234 min

Ditch The LabcoatWhat Makes A Healthy Olympian with Jane ThorntonIn this episode of "Ditch the Lab Coat," Dr. Mark Bonta hosts Dr. Jane Thornton, an Olympian, world champion, and leading sports medicine physician. Known as the Olympian doc, Dr. Thornton brings a unique perspective to the intersection of elite sport, health, and science due to her dual experiences as an athlete and a healthcare professional.Dr. Thornton delves into the myth of athletic prodigies, emphasizing that while some genetic factors can contribute to success in sports, it is the environment, work ethic, and mental performance that truly create elite athletes. She shares her personal journey from...2025-03-0549 min

After Hours Entrepreneur with Mark SavantEthan Thornton's Next Generation Drones Raise $79 MillionEthan Thornton is the CEO and founder of Mach Industries. The company is developing the next generation of military drones, and valued at $335 Million. In today's episode, we discuss the future of defense technology, AI, and energy infrastructure. From revolutionizing drone warfare to innovating our approach to energy production, Ethan Thornton provides an insightful perspective on the rapidly evolving landscape of technology.Ethan sheds light on the potential of unmanned systems, the implications of AI in manufacturing, and the transformative power of modular nuclear reactors. Learn why the decentralization of power favors guerrilla forces, the i...2025-03-0324 min

Minor IssuesThe Price of BeefIn the US, the price of hamburger meat ended 2024 near a record high of $5.60 per pound. Is there a magic wand to solve the problem of high beef prices, as well as high pork and chicken prices? Yes, actually. Mark Thornton explains.Additional Resources"Where’s the Beef?" (Minor Issues Podcast): Mises.org/MI_36"Average Price: Ground Beef" (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis): https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/APU0000703112The Skyscraper Curse: And How Austrian Economists Predicted Every Major Economic Crisis of the Last Century by Mark Thornton: Mises.org/Curse...2025-01-1800 min

The Mark Howley Show#71 DR. LINDA THORNTON: ONE OF DENTISTRY'S FIRST BLACK WOMENWelcome Dr. Linda Thornton to The Mark Howley Show! Tune in today for this inspiring TRUE story! Dr. Thornton is the first female trained black prosthodontist (aka she is an expert in dentures) and a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Dental Corps. She grew up in a poor family in New Jersey as the youngest of five girls. Her father was determined to educate his daughters and support them in becoming doctors. Their story feels oddly similar to the infamous tennis athletes of the Williams sisters. To raise funds for college, the family started a band The Thornton Sis...2025-01-1731 min

Mises MediaWhy Smart People Are Rightly Confused About Tariffs | Mark ThorntonReplacing the income tax, protecting American workers, serving as a negotiating tool, reducing the national deficit, reducing national debt, and more. We’re told that tariffs are going to do all sorts of great things. Mark Thornton sets the record straight and explains why tariffs are unequivocally a bad thing. Additional Resources “The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg” by Mark Thornton: https://Mises.org/U4_A “Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress” by Mark Thornton: https://Mises.org/U4_B “The Political Economy of Protectionis...2025-01-0542 min

Minor IssuesA Tale of Four CitiesMark Thornton reviews Philip Duffy's book about the mysterious Irish banker Richard Cantillon (1680–1734). Many crucial Austrian insights have been found in the economics of Cantillon and his lone surviving publication, Essai sur la Nature du Commerce en General. Indeed, the origins of economic theory itself can be traced to CantilIon.Purchase A Tale of Four Cities: From Invisible Hand to Cancel Culture by Philip G. Duffy at Mises.org/DuffyBook.Download An Essay on Economic Theory by Richard Cantillon (edited by Mark Thornton) at Mises.org/Essai.Order a free paperback copy of Mu...2024-08-0300 min

Minor IssuesInverted, Recessed, and Hung Out to DryThe great reckoning seems to be following the course that Mark Thornton has been charting by guesswork. In other words, the great train wreck seems to be happening. Mark shares his current outlook.What the Fed does, what the stock market does, and what the economy does cannot be predicted in the same sense that the mechanical and physical sciences can predict simple relationships of physical bodies and forces."10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity" (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis): Mises.org/MI_79_GraphDownload The Skyscraper Curse by...2024-07-2700 min

Minor IssuesThe Goose That Laid the Golden EggsTrade is under tremendous threat from both major political parties in the United States and their presidential candidates. In this episode, Mark Thornton discusses his new paper, "Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress," explains how Mises examined trade holistically and integrated it into a powerful social theory. Ideologically, the commitment to free trade must be understood and sustained in order for us to continue to receive the benefits of trade in the international division of labor.Download Dr. Thornton's paper, "Ludwig von Mises on Trade, Human Development, and Human Progress" at Mises.org...2024-07-1300 min

Suite Natured Cruise Cast | Cruise Chat & NewsCruising Out Of Your Comfort Zone | Cruise Cast Ep.9 With Special Guest Paul C ThorntonSend us a textReady to step outside your cruising comfort zone? Join us as we sit down with Paul C Thornton, the mastermind behind the Joy of Cruising series and podcast, who has been navigating the seas since 1988. Paul brings his wealth of knowledge and personal anecdotes, highlighting the unique appeal of Virgin Voyages' adult-only atmosphere and superb dining. Relive Paul's family adventures on Carnival and witness how his tastes have matured over the years, offering a fresh perspective on why it's worth exploring new cruise lines.Ever been frustrated by limited dining choices...2024-06-121h 00

10X for Gen XYZ10X For Gen XYZ Ep. 40: Navigating Leadership Styles with Paul ThorntonWelcome to the 10X for Generation XYZ Podcast, where we delve into the dynamic realm of leadership and the impact it has on various aspects of life. In episode 40, titled 'Navigating Leadership Styles with Paul Thornton,' we unpack the essence of effective leadership with, Paul Thornton, a prolific author and leadership guru. This episode tackles the intricacies of directing, engaging through questions, and delegating as leadership approaches adaptable to parents, teachers, and business professionals alike. Paul discusses his latest book, 'Leadership Styles,' which is a compendium of insights from diverse experts on the practical application of these...2024-01-0343 min

Pod LeadersThe Importance of Outbound Sales in a Crowded Market with Mark O'Brien ~~ S1 | Ep13~~During this podcast, Simon interviews Mark O'Brien who has a diverse background in business development and outbound strategies. We discuss the topic of GTM (Go-to-Market) and provide valuable insights for listeners. In this episode, we also delve into the world of AI and automation at scale. Mark shares his viewpoint on the different angles of AI, from the benefits of personalized recommendations to the complexities of automation. Tune in to gain insights into GTM and outbound business development strategies. --- 00:03:09 Importance of sales development. 00:05:29 Outbound sales representatives are valuable. 00:14:33 Importance of being interested. 00:14:54 Importance of passion in work. 00:20:15 Metrics...2024-01-021h 08

The Joy of Cruising Podcast21 Cruises In a Year, Mark and LeanneSend us a textThis week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Mark and Leanne Weston of Queensland Australia. I wrote about Mark and Leanne’s story in my first cruising book, The Joy of Cruising, in a section called “Cruisers Like You and Me...Sort Of.” This section, a reader favorite that has been retained in each book of The Joy of Cruising Trilogy, follows the theme of “ordinary” cruisers with extraordinary stories. Mark and Leanne’s cruising is anything but ordinary, but as Mark stre...2023-12-1437 min