Mike Williams’ Capital Idea

Capitalism is the system of the entrepreneur, and it is that growth mindset that fuels innovation, freedom, and true progress. In this episode, Mike covers the book 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan (Founder of Strategic Coach) with organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy. The book showcases the entrepreneurial mindset and why the idea of setting higher goals and standards is easier tha...

Roger Pattison is the Chief Development Officer of ACE Scholarships and the 2023 Defenders of Capitalism Runner Up. ACE Scholarships provides children of lower-income families with scholarships to private schools in grades K-12, and to advocate for expanded school choice. Mike interviewed Roger on school choice, the impact of the covid lockdowns on student performance, and the flip flops of the pe...

In this episode, Mitch and Mitch cover essential books that are the building blocks for a foundation of capitalism and formative to the liberty movement. Books mentioned: Adam Smith - Wealth of Nations Fredrick Bastiat - The Law Fredrick Bastiat - Economic Sophisms Murray Rothbart - Man, Economy, and State with Power and Market Milton Friedman - Capitalism & Freedom Milton Friedman - Free To C...

Most people like the benefits of creativity and innovation, but they don't see the reason to protect creators' and inventors' rights, which causes an intellectual property (IP) warzone. In this episode, Mike and Mitch review the arguments surrounding intellectual property and defend why intellectual property is a moral and economic right, deriving from protecting one's mind's creations.

After the devastating news of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, the world has its eyes on the middle east. From a capitalist' perspective, Israel has the right to defend itself and further than that, crush the Hamas terrorist organization. In this episode, Mike and Mitch dive deeper into that reasoning and the implications the Israel-Hamas war could have for the current geopolitical landscape.

Mike interviews Jason Letman on Colorado Proposition HH and its implications on Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). Jason Letman is the President of Consultus Asset Valuation, and an expert in property tax consulting and real estate valuations. Proposition HH is on the ballot for the November 7, 2023 Colorado election.

Josh Hawley, the Republican Senator from Missouri, recently introduced the Capping Credit Card Interest Rates Act which would cap interest rates at 18%. People like this idea of capping credit card rates, but what would this act really mean for the economy, and how did we get here - where most Americans are in credit card debt?

Mike shows how capitalism is for grown-ups AND for playful kids of all ages, but no one in between. This means individuals, to truly achieve happiness, must learn to produce, to value trade, working hard, and making choices for their own life. It’s also about creativity and simple joys. The true meaning of capitalism and the human experience of thriving is rejecting the unearned and celebrating yo...

It's been two months since the SAG-AFTRA strike started, and it doesn't look like there's an end in sight. In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss why this strike is important for freedom of assembly and individual rights, but also an example of the difference between economic and governmental force.

Have Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) issues gone too far? Mitch and Mike dive into the slippery slope of ESGs and their influence on stakeholders, marketing, and property rights.

Mike interviews the 2023 LPR Defenders of Capitalism Winner, Mary Callan. They dive into Mary's experience in LPR/DoC, her PhD in Bio-Agricultural sciences, and being a capitalist as a former catholic nun.

Mike interviews Chris Wright - the CEO and Chairman of Liberty Energy and fellow outdoor enthusiast. Chris has been integral in the oil industry for years but is more recently known for his viral video "Thank You, North Face." Mike and Chris dive into the story behind the hypocrisy of North Face and the outdoor industry, when it comes to the oil and gas industry. How did we get here? Is it just vi...

What are the CO State legislators thinking? Senate Bill 184 is trying to create "fair housing rules for renters," but it will likely do anything but that. Mike and Mitch review what this senate bill means to landlords, renters, and the Colorado housing market.

In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss the new artificial intelligence, Chat GPT. They cover what Chat GPT does and theorize on what it might look like in the future and if it will play a role in the job market and individual rights?

The mask is off when it comes to the Marxists in Colorado classrooms, and it isn't pretty.... but Mike thinks it's good news. Recently, the Colorado Education Association (CEA), the largest teachers' union in Colorado, adopted an explicitly anti-capitalism resolution, revealing their utter lack of understanding of capitalism and its principles.  

Should we trust our elections? Mike and Mitch discuss the importance of election integrity, debate voting rules, and evaluate the Dominion Voting Systems/Fox News lawsuit.

Mike and Mitch discuss the tax code in all it’s complexity and compliance costs, aimed especially at young people having a better understanding of the American tax system and the social engineering that goes with it. Covering ground such as perverse incentives, moral hazards, progressive vs regressive tax structures, the numbness caused by employer tax withholding, etc.

With the Trump Indictment being the biggest thing in the news circus, Mike and Mitch contemplate whether Trump's indictment is an issue on the rule of law or really a perversion of justice.

Mike interviews the 2022 LPR Defenders of Capitalism Winner and petroleum engineer, Clay Doke. They discuss Clay's experience in LPR/DoC, growing up in rural Colorado, and the science, economics, and politics of energy extraction, and much more.

Fear of globalization has recently gained traction since the shutdowns associated with Covid-19 and doesn't seem to be going away. So, in this episode, Mike and Mitch uncover what globalization actually means and outline why globalization itself is pro-freedom and pro-capitalism.

Does the US Food and Drug Administration really have one's individual health in its best interest? And does the FDA overstep its authority? Mike and Mitch discuss the role of the FDA and how it could be improved in a capitalist society.

Banning gas stoves?? Say it ain't so!  In this episode Mike and Mitch discuss the recent furor over comments from the federal government--should bureaucrats regulate how we cook food because of safety and pollution concerns?

Mike and Mitch discuss the recent bankruptcy/fraud of Sam Bankman Fried and subsequent meltdown of the cryptocurrency markets. Is it a sign of a bankrupt culture with central banks keeping interest rates artificially low such that charlatans and swindlers, operating under the guise of effective altruism can so easily scam the public with cooperation with corrupt politicians? …the opposite of capit...

Mike’s guest, 2015 Defenders of Capitalism Award Winner, Karen Hoida, is an executive with an international non-profit organization.   They discuss the role of self-sufficiency, self-interest and purposeful action, along with the confusion many have about charity, giving and non-profit organizations. 

In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss how they find good news sources in the sea of fake or biased news all around us. How do you find a trusted news source and know who are the experts?