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The Mises Institute, founded in 1982, is an educational institution devoted to advancing Austrian economics, freedom, and peace in the classical-liberal tradition. Our website offers many thousands of free books and thousands of hours of audio and video, along with the full run of rare journals, biographies, and bibliographies of great economists.
The Human Action Podcast features in-depth interviews on current topics in economics through an Austro-libertarian lens.
Hosted by Hunter Hastings, this weekly podcast focuses on helping the real life, flesh-and-blood entrepreneur to succeed.
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Decentralized Revolution: The Mises Caucus Podcast


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Decentralized Revolution: The Mises Caucus Podcast
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News, interviews, and discussion from the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus and Mises PAC.
Radio Rothbard is a weekly podcast featuring a cast of Mises Institute voices and special guests. The show tackles politics, current events, culture, media, and of course the predatory state, all from an uncompromising Rothbardian perspective. Radio Rothbard is the weekly anti-politics podcast you won't want to miss!
The Counterflow Podcast is a weekly show featuring discussions and interviews with people who are outside of and critical toward mainstream liberal and conservative politics. Counterflow challenges the conventional narratives sold to us as truth. The show features thinkers from all backgrounds, who do not fit into the narrow framework of fashionable opinion. The show addresses cultural, spiritual and lifestyle issues as well as philosophy and geo-politics. Host Buck Johnson (formerly of the ...
Mise en Podcast is a baking show aimed at building better bakers!
A show about how to thrive in the New Economy. It's All About What's Next!
Join Dane & David for your weekly dose of irreverent political & cultural commentary! Weapons of Meme Destruction takes aim at society's conventional opinions. Our view is that conventional wisdom isn't always so wise. By destroying society's memes of "respectable opinion", we arm our community with their own weapons to call out BS when they see it. Instead of giving you the same stale, puny candy bar in a different wrapper, we are serving up king-sized candy bars chock full of chocolate cov ...
In service to securing your liberty and the security of a free state! A former cop and military combat veteran examines samurai related martial arts, personal empowerment, and the principles of political economy as a path to liberation.
Audio recordings of Mises Daily articles.
Recordings of the lectures presented at Mises University: 26 July–1 August 2009.
Recordings of the Austrian Scholars Conference: 12–14 March 2009.
Mortgage Education! Plus, insights from top real estate and financial PRO’s. To contact David visit: www.davidboswell.mortgage
Recordings of the lectures and seminars presented at Mises University, 14–20 July 2019.
We are a Magic: the Gathering podcast, hosted by meganerds John Wells and Ian Dixon. We have opinions about Magic and by damn we're gonna share them!
Rothbard's posthumous masterpiece is the definitive book on the Progressives. This audiobook is made available through the generosity of Mr. Tyler Folger. Narrated by Graham Wright.
Lectures and presentations by Mises Institute faculty and staff, and lectures by guest scholars and experts.
Only a few recordings survive of the great economist, and only those after his immigration to the United States.
The official podcast of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute
A podcast about service the industry by people who work in it, for people who work in it. Join us for a behind the scenes look into what it takes to serve you your favorite drink or dish. Feel free to reach us at thatservicepodcast@gmail.com for questions or suggestions. Cheers.
Welcome to The Kitchen Sink where host Robbie sits down with friends to discuss whatever comes to mind!
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Mises and Austrian Economics: A Personal View


Ludwig von Mises had a huge impact on Congressman Ron Paul's view of statesmanship. This essay is a moving tribute to Mises and a look into the mind of a remarkable politician. Narrated by Floy Lilley.
Hülsmann's sweeping intellectual biography of Ludwig von Mises. Narrated by Paul Strikwerda.
Nock looks through the fantasy of the state as the great protector and summarizes the essentials of politics, and finds it is no friend of the individual. Narrated by Jock Coats.
One day my hand started to write and my life changed. Un jour m'a main c'est mise à écrire et ma vie a changé.
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Economic Science and the Austrian Method


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Economic Science and the Austrian Method
Hans-Hermann Hoppe
A definitive defense of the methodological foundations of Austrian economics. These lectures astonished students at the Mises University when they were first delivered. They were later turned into this monograph, which has been a staple of Austrian pedagogy ever since. Narrated by Gennady Stolyarov II.
How Austrian economics can help make sense of financial markets in an interventionist environment. 22 May 2010, New York.Download the complete audio of this event (ZIP) here.
Hans-Hermann Hoppe presents a thorough reconstruction of the foundation of economics, social theory, and politics. Sweeping in scope and powerfully persuasive, these ten lectures are the basis of a grand treatise in the Misesian-Rothbardian tradition.
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Mises Institute scholars present the highlights in the life and work of major contributors to the development of the Austrian school of Economics. The list of trailblazers includes familiar names like Menger, Mises, and Rothbard, as well as some less well-known but important people like Röpke and Fetter.
Liberty vs. Power is a history podcast dedicated to what Murray Rothbard saw as the noble task of libertarians: "to de-bamboozle: to penetrate the fog of lies and deception of the State and its Court Intellectuals." Featuring Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop, each episode is dedicated to exposing the cronyism that has fueled the growth of the American empire, and celebrating those precious victories in defense of liberty.
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No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority


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No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority
Lysander Spooner
Murray Rothbard considered No Treason to be "the greatest case for anarchist political philosophy every written." Narrated by Matt Pritchard.
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Taxes Are What We Pay for an Impoverished Society


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Taxes Are What We Pay for an Impoverished Society
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A one-day seminar for high school students and anyone concerned about the heavier and heavier tax burden. Recorded in Auburn, Alabama, on 15 April 2013.
Economics Detective Radio is a podcast about markets, ideas, institutions, and all things related to the field of economics. Episodes consist of long-form interviews and are generally released on Fridays. Topics include economic theory, economic history, the history of thought, money, banking, finance, macroeconomics, public choice, business cycles, health care, education, international trade, and anything else of interest to economists, students, and serious amateurs interested in the scien ...
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Organized Crime: The Unvarnished Truth About Government

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Organized Crime: The Unvarnished Truth About Government
Thomas J. DiLorenzo
Thomas J. DiLorenzo strips away the vast apparatus of establishment propaganda and exposes the government smokescreen. No statist lies are safe from his scrutiny. In his straightforward and methodical approach to uncovering truths of freedom, liberty has a champion. Narrated by Harold L. Fritsche.
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Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure

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Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure
Murray N. Rothbard
"Banks would never be able to expand credit in concert were it not for the intervention and encouragement of government," writes Murray Rothbard. This audio book edition is narrated by Harold Fritsche. Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Podcast officiel Belove [ Minimal-Trance ] Souvenez-vous "La vie ne vaut rien mais rien ne vaut la vie" Mise en ligne hebdomadaire Me contacter : kevoli@free.fr Bonne écoute à tous.
In volume one, Murray Rothbard traces economic ideas from ancient sources to show that laissez-faire liberalism and economic thought itself began with the Spanish Scholastics and early Roman, Greek, and canon law. Unfortunately, Adam Smith’s labor cost theories became the dominant view, especially in Britain. Rothbard regards Smith as largely a retrograde influence on economic theory. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.
In this ten-lecture course sponsored by George and Joele Eddy, Jörg Guido Hülsmann explains how Ludwig von Mises's life took dramatic turns, what contributions Mises made to the social sciences, and how Mises never gave up and never gave in.Download the complete audio of this event (ZIP) here.
The Bob Murphy Show features in-depth interviews and solo analysis by Bob Murphy. Much of the content relates to economics in the tradition of the Austrian School, as well as libertarian political theory, but the show covers a broad range of topics. To learn more, visit BobMurphyShow.com
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Socialism Isn't about Creating Economies. It Is about Amassing Political Power
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Most socialists are not misguided about how to have a prosperous economy, for that is not their goal.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
In this episode, Mark looks at the far away minor issue of the impact of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe. Even though they have switched from Zim dollars to US dollars, ordinary people are still suffering. Their government and its inflationary monetary policy is manifesting itself in some interesting ways.Be sure to follow Minor Issues at https://Mises.…
With commercial banks exposed by the recent bailouts, Americans question whether “their money” is truly safe despite the promises of FDIC insurance. Jeff and Bob walk through the mechanics of how a full reserve bank could work in a truly free market based on the concepts and taxonomy of Mises’s Theory of Money and Credit. Mises's A Theory of Money …
San Francisco, as well as the government of California, is calling for millions in "reparations" for black people in that state. Reparations, unfortunately, are fast becoming another anti-property-owner racket. Original Article: "Reparations Are a Statist Cudgel for Bludgeoning Property Owners" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Chris…
With commercial banks exposed by the recent bailouts, Americans question whether “their money” is truly safe despite the promises of FDIC insurance.Jeff and Bob walk through the mechanics of how a full reserve bank could work in a truly free market based on the concepts and taxonomy of Mises’s Theory of Money and Credit.Mises's A Theory of Money an…
With commercial banks exposed by the recent bailouts, Americans question whether “their money” is truly safe despite the promises of FDIC insurance. Jeff and Bob walk through the mechanics of how a full reserve bank could work in a truly free market based on the concepts and taxonomy of Mises’s Theory of Money and Credit. Mises's A Theory of Money …
In this episode, Mark looks at the far away minor issue of the impact of hyperinflation in Zimbabwe. Even though they have switched from Zim dollars to US dollars, ordinary people are still suffering. Their government and its inflationary monetary policy is manifesting itself in some interesting ways. Be sure to follow Minor Issues at Mises.org/Min…
How do people in a pluralistic society live peacefully with each other? In his review of Kenneth McIntyre's book, David Gordon points to negative liberty as the best way to preserve values.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
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Influencers and Subjective Value: They Have Something to Teach Us | Lipton Matthews
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The latest from the world of social media is the role of "influencers." There is a perfectly good economic explanation for their popularity.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
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Financial Survival Network


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Tax Planning on Steroids with the Tax Goddess - Shauna Wekherlien #5766
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Summary: Tax time is rapidly approaching and we’re all looking for ways to keep more of our money. Thankfully, this episode’s guest is an expert in this and is here to talk about some of the best tax strategies in the game. Shauna Wekherlien, known as the Tax Goddess to her clients, is part of the 1% of CPAs in the country that is certified in tax …
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Oil Shale Era Coming to an End - Grant Norwood #5765
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Summary: Grant Norwood comes on the show to give his take on the state of the oil patch, and it looks like the shale era is coming to an end—for oil, at least. We discuss the progression towards an electrified fuel economy that has everyone wondering how long the transition would take, and if this could sustain future energy needs. Grant talks abou…
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Reparations Are a Statist Cudgel for Bludgeoning Property Owners | Michael Rectenwald
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San Francisco, as well as the government of California, is calling for millions in "reparations" for black people in that state. Reparations, unfortunately, are fast becoming another anti-property-owner racket.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
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The Fear of Mass Unemployment Due to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Is Unfounded
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Ever since the Luddites rampaged through British textile factories in the early 1800s, people have feared that technology will result in mass unemployment. They were wrong then and are wrong now.By Mises Institute
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The Political Response to our Banking Crisis
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This week on Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge (https://Mises.org/StOnge), a fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a regular contributor to the Mises Wire. This episode looks at the political response to the recent turmoil in the banking system and how the Austrian position looks today relative to 2008. St. On…
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Weapons of Meme Destruction


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Ep. 138: It's a 2008 Replay, with Racist Wizards
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The IRS wants you to know that you're nothing but a taxpayer to them, but they don't want you to commit suicide... unless your life insurance policy pays enough to cover your taxes. The culture war rages on, this time with the great moral authority, Antifa, throwing a fit in Sacramento over the playing of Hogwarts Legacy clips in a local pub. Berni…
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Financial Survival Network


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Make the Fed Work for You - Dr. Larry Marsh #5764
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Summary: How do you make the Fed work for you instead of against you? Dr. Larry Marsh, professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame, appears in this episode to discuss this topic. Drawing from the subject matter of his latest book, Optimal Money Flow, Dr. Marsh emphasizes the importance of being a long time player in the stock market—expl…
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Financial Survival Network


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Time to Sell Your Mortgage - Abby Shemesh #5763
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Summary: The secondary market for mortgages is gaining a lot of attention, and Abby Shemesh, the Co-Founder and Chief Acquisitions Officer of Amerinote Xchange, joins us in this episode to discuss note buying and the opportunities in this sector with relevance to the current economy. Abby started his career in originations—the primary mortgage mark…
This week on Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a regular contributor to the Mises Wire. This episode looks at the political response to the recent turmoil in the banking system and how the Austrian position looks today relative to 2008. St. Onge makes a case for optimis…
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Ever since the Luddites rampaged through British textile factories in the early 1800s, people have feared that technology will result in mass unemployment. They were wrong then and are wrong now. Original Article: "The Fear of Mass Unemployment Due to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Is Unfounded" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored b…
How do people in a pluralistic society live peacefully with each other? In his review of Kenneth McIntyre's book, David Gordon points to negative liberty as the best way to preserve values. Original Article: "Nonmeasure for Nonmeasure" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.…
San Francisco, as well as the government of California, is calling for millions in "reparations" for black people in that state. Reparations, unfortunately, are fast becoming another anti-property-owner racket. Original Article: "Reparations Are a Statist Cudgel for Bludgeoning Property Owners" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Chris…
How do people in a pluralistic society live peacefully with each other? In his review of Kenneth McIntyre's book, David Gordon points to negative liberty as the best way to preserve values. Original Article: "Nonmeasure for Nonmeasure" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.…
The latest from the world of social media is the role of "influencers." There is a perfectly good economic explanation for their popularity. Original Article: "Influencers and Subjective Value: They Have Something to Teach Us" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.
This week on Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, a fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a regular contributor to the Mises Wire. This episode looks at the political response to the recent turmoil in the banking system and how the Austrian position looks today relative to 2008. St. Onge makes a case for optimis…
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Ever since the Luddites rampaged through British textile factories in the early 1800s, people have feared that technology will result in mass unemployment. They were wrong then and are wrong now. Original Article: "The Fear of Mass Unemployment Due to Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Is Unfounded" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored b…
Most socialists are not misguided about how to have a prosperous economy, for that is not their goal. Original Article: "Socialism Isn't about Creating Economies. It Is about Amassing Political Power" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon.
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Libertarian Law by Democratic Means: Utilitarianism and the Demythologization of Authority
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Mises saw essentialist values as fallacies because they were unverifiable and saw metaphysical ideas as a key component of authoritarianism. His solution was utilitarianism.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
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The Other Covid Crisis: Prospects for Recovery from Pandemic Policies | Dr. Nicholas N. Eberstadt
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The F.A. Hayek Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Greg and Joy Morin. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 16–18, 2023.The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian School, bringing together leading scholars doing …
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Whither Goest the Entrepreneur | Dr. Robert F. Hébert
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The Ludwig von Mises Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Yousif Almoayyed. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 16–18, 2023.The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian School, bringing together leading scholars do…
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Financial Survival Network


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Storage Investment Wars - Travis Baucom #5762
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Summary: There are a lot of different ways to invest in real estate, and previous guests on FSN have elaborated upon the storage industry as it becomes more prominent. Travis Baucom appears in this episode to talk about his experience within storage, and it started a few years back when he decided he wanted to increase his wealth and invest in some…
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What You Can Learn from Great Aunt Edna - Mac McNeil #5761
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Summary: All successful leaders have one thing in common: a Great Aunt Edna. Mac McNeil— an author, former Military Intelligence Analyst, and leader in business—appears in this episode to talk about the ‘E.D.N.A.’ philosophy and why it is foundational to leadership. Mac was, in fact, inspired by his real Aunt Edna, but the acronym symbolizes a Lead…
The F.A. Hayek Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Greg and Joy Morin. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 16–18, 2023. The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian School, bringing together leading scholars doing…
The Ludwig von Mises Memorial Lecture, sponsored by Yousif Almoayyed. Recorded at the 2023 Austrian Economics Research Conference hosted at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, March 16–18, 2023. The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian School, bringing together leading scholars d…
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Silicon Valley Bank and the Failure of Fractional Reserve Banking | J.R. MacLeod
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The story of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank is the story of nearly every bank failure. Fractional reserve banking invites the risky behavior that brings down the banking system.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
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The Theory and Practice of Conspiracy | Ovidiu Tanjala
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Collusion was a way of life with state-chartered enterprises. Little has changed, as firms with political connections still gain profits from their collusion with the state.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
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Looming Bank Failures Point to More Price Inflation as Real Wages Fall Again
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Even if Powell is sincere in this stated desire to slay inflation with more rate hikes, recent bank failures will put the Fed under enormous pressure to end its rate hikes and to once again embrace easy money to save the banks and Wall Street.Narrated by Millian Quinteros.By Mises Institute
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Ep. 253: Myths of the Manosphere, with Julie and Amy Mastrine
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This week, Julie Mastrine is back on the show, and she has her twin sister, Amy, with her. They are here to discuss the toxic pendulum swing that some men have taken away from the evils of the progressive feminist left and right into the evils of toxic fake masculinity. In Orthodoxy, we are taught to not fall into the trap of the Devil's Dialectic …