In this episode of Liberty and Wine, Anne talks with Joanna Szurmak from the University of Toronto and York University about the way in which all governing elites, historically, have employed similar tactics and rhetoric to keep the masses fool

4 - George Waldner: Can we still save the University?

Jun 9th, 2022 56m 48s

In this episode of Liberty & Wine, Anne talks with former President at York College Pennsylvania Dr. George Waldner about the state of higher education in North America today. How did Collectivism manage to overtake our colleges and universitie

3 - Paul J. Zak: The Love ’n Liberty approach to Health and Happiness

Apr 30th, 2022 54m 54s

In this episode of L&W, Anne talks to Professor Paul J. Zak about his fascinating discoveries in the novel field of neuroeconomics. We learn that man is by nature a moral being, and that our biochemistry predisposes us toward trust, generosity,

2- Don Boudreaux: Virus, Climate, and the Supply Chain

Apr 4th, 2022 1h 6m

In this episode of Liberty & Wine, Anne turns to Don Boudreaux for candid insights into the state of the economy post pandemic and the dangers that lie ahead.The wine Don has chosen for this episode—Condrieu Guigal—gives us a glimpse of the ma

1 - Matt Ridley: The Rational Optimist goes VIRAL

Mar 7th, 2022 1h 5m

In this episode of Liberty & Wine, Anne talks to Matt Ridley about his newest book, “Viral: The Search for the Origin of Covid-19”. The conversation meanders far and wide as Anne and Matt also explore ways to cope with the general sense of pess

10 - The Power of Story

Feb 7th, 2022 1h 20m

In this tenth episode of Liberty & Wine, my friend Anne and I talk about her successful novels and her childhood growing up in Denmark. For this month’s wine review, wine expert Malcolm presents the Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2017, a red

9 - Inequalities during the Golden Age of Capitalism (1815-1913)

Dec 6th, 2021 58m 2s

In this ninth episode of Liberty & Wine, my friend Vincent and I talk about inequalities during the Golden Age of Capitalism, and how this period is misconstrued in the popular imagination.For this month’s wine review, Wine & Food Journalist Ma

8 - Monetary Policy and Its Impact on the Lives of Ordinary People

Nov 1st, 2021 1h 3m

In this eighth episode of Liberty & Wine, my friend Rudyard and I talk about monetary policy and how, despite the supposed independence of central banks and it being the top policy issue facing more and more countries, it seems to escape politi

7 - The State of Classical Liberalism in 2021

Oct 4th, 2021 42m 14s

In this seventh episode of Liberty & Wine, you will learn how my friend Brad went from rap and indie rock journalist to CEO of the Atlas Network, and about his new book, Liberalism and the Free Society in 2021. This month’s wine review covers a

6 - The Promises and Perils of Cryptocurrencies in 2021

Sep 6th, 2021 46m 53s

For this sixth episode of Liberty & Wine, our guest is Peter, a research fellow in economic policy at The Heritage Foundation, and a personal friend of mine. Our conversation revolves around the recent developments, positive and negative, in th

5 – A Better Approach to International Development

Aug 2nd, 2021 41m 20s

My guest for this fifth episode is Matt, President of the Atlas Network. He will tell us about one of his personal passions: Doing Development Differently, which espouses a different vision and, more importantly, a different approach to helping

4 - Advancing Freedom through Culture

Jul 5th, 2021 33m 7s

For this fourth episode of Liberty & Wine, my guest is Lindy, a singer-songwriter and a long-time activist for the cause of freedom, as well as a personal friend of mine. We discuss his musical development, as well as the crucial importance for

3 - The Free State Project

Jun 7th, 2021 45m 1s

My guest for the third episode of Liberty & Wine is Carla. Author, activist, attorney, and genuine freedom fighter, she tells me all about her diverse background and her involvement in the Free State Project. The wine I am recommending this mon

2- The Economic Value of Freedom of Expression and the Epicurean Roots of Classical Liberalism

May 3rd, 2021 39m 47s

In this episode, I first welcome Maria Lily to talk about the economic value of freedom of expression. You may be surprised by how much you stand to gain if freedom of speech were to improve. I then have a chat with my dear friend Martin, who e

1 - Wealth Taxes & the Mongol Conquest of China

Apr 5th, 2021 36m 45s

In this very first episode of Liberty & Wine, my friend Peter and I discuss how wealth taxes end up hurting Main Street and modern lessons from the Mongol Conquest of China, all the while savouring a glass of a Greek wine. This month’s wine sel

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Liberty & Wine - Podcast Trailer !

Mar 9th, 2021 1m 34s

Welcome to Liberty and Wine. I am Anne Fortier.Come join me on an intellectual tasting trip through a wide range of current issues as they relate to the foundational ideas and themes of a free society.My guests and I will dive into economics, h

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