Russ Roberts Interview
Mike interviews economist Russ Roberts, host of the EconTalk podcast and the book How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness.
Mike interviews economist Russ Roberts, host of the EconTalk podcast and the book How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness.

The first post-summer vacation episode of The Politics Guys starts with a discussion of President Obama’s remarks at the memorial service for the five police officers murdered at a Black Lives Matter rally. Then it’s a look at the wisdom of Mike Pence
Mike & Jay open this supporters’ midweek episode with a discussion of Ron DeSantis’ continuing battle against “woke” Disney, as well as his efforts to rein in press freedom. They also look at California Governor Gavin Newsom’s move to punish Walgreens for its policy on selling abortion drugs in states threatening lawsuits for doing so,…
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Subscribe: iTunes | PocketCasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS This week, Mike and Jay start off with a look at the North Korea summit, which President Trump canceled, but later suggested might be back on after all. The Guys discuss why the president canceled, what his plan is, and whether we’re moving in the right direction. Then it’s a domestic policy bonanza….

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | PocketCasts | Overcast | Stitcher | RSS Mike and Trey open the show with a look at final negotiations over the latest COVID relief legislation, in which centrist Senate Democrats – Joe Manchin in particular – forced significant revisions to the House-passed measure. Next, they discuss H.R. 1, the “For The…