Mike Williams’ Capital Idea

As the results of the midterm elections become finalized, Mike and Mitch review the implications of both the national election and local election results in Colorado. One thing they agree on is that the expected Red Wave in 2022 was more like a Red Ripple... 

Lee Elci is an American radio talk show host, political commentator, print journalist, author, writer and producer of the Lee Elcie Show - The Voice of Freedom on 94.9 News Now in Connecticut. Lee interviewed Mike earlier this month to discuss economics and the importance of defending capitalism.

Recorded in Oslo, Norway at the 2022 Mont Pelerin Society Conference, Mike caught up with well-known British Economist, Eamonn Butler. Eamonn Butler is the Co-founder & Director of the Adam Smith Institute, as well as a prolific author of many books including, his Foundations of a Free Society which won the 2014 Fisher Prize. In this podcast episode, Mike and Eamonn cover the concept of European (...

Mike has a wide-ranging discussion with his colleague, Dr. Tom Krannawitter, including the fact that championing the Declaration of Independence IS championing Capitalism and why the enemies of both get it, while most so-called defenders of freedom don’t.  A master teacher who brings history alive, Krannawitter reveals much about Lincoln, Robin Williams and more…

As Mike gets ready to go on a trip to Europe, he discusses with Mitch the faults and tragedy of regulation in the airline transportation industry. Looking at the history of regulation in the airline industry, it's easy to see there's an opportunity for advocacy of freedom and entrepreneurship, and it's what we need now more than ever.

A guide to citizenship, just in time for Midterm elections!  Mike interviews author Anders Ingemarson on his newly revised book:  Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right.   They cover lots of ground including a framework for how to think about political parties and election issues, the principles involved and application to several specific issues. 

Capitalism is about individual rights and individuals have a right to their guns but where is the line?  Should Defenders of Capitalism defend the 2nd Amendment?  Unconditionally?  Mike and Mitch discuss the rational role for government in applying the 2nd Amendment to today’s world.  Key concepts:  property rights, when do “arms” become a threat or violation of other’s rights, the right to defend...

Why is unionization and membership on the rise? Are unions anti-capitalist and inherently bad for the economy? Mike and Mitch discuss the history and function of unions along with what that looks like for the future.

Mike is joined by Eric Daniels, PhD, professor of history and Assistant Director at the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism.  They cover a wide range of topics including the history of capitalism and its being a result of the Enlightenment, education, the roots of progressivism, SCOTUS decisions, and especially the primary mistake made by conservative "defenders" of capitalism:  the fail...

With the recent Supreme Court decision in West Virginia vs EPA, it looks like there is a small crack in the wall of "administrative law" that has been one of the keys to the growth of the Regulatory/Welfare State.  Mike and Mitch discuss this decision and the underlying principles at stake including the famous Chevron and Auer deference.  This is a small but significant win for Capitalism, since t...

Mike talks with Erik Sandstrom, economist, data scientist, and Assistant Director of the Defenders of Capitalism Project. They discuss what inflation is, why it has reached 40-year highs in 2022, who it affects the most, and what the possibilities are for getting it under control.

Housing is getting more expensive every day, pricing many people out of the market - and government policy is the main culprit. In this episode, Mike and Mitch discuss how laws and regulations needlessly increase the cost of housing, and what a real free market would look like.

Mike interviews Elan Journo , foreign policy expert, author of several books , & Senior Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute. They discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, why America keeps making FP mistakes, what a principled foreign policy would look like, and appropriate use of military force as well as sanctions, diplomacy, etc.

Who are the everyday looters in the Capital? The government officials who use insider information to profit for themselves. Mitch and Mike list the reasons why the looters in our capital are severely damaging the system our founders created and hypocritical to capitalists and entrepreneurs, who actually provide more value and opportunity in the economy.

Mike and Mitch cover the recent Ukraine-Russia Crisis and why this conflict is important when it comes to the success of ideas of capitalism over fascism.

Mike and Mitch discuss the Freedom Trail in Boston and why it is critical to teach the our founding history when examining the development and importance of Capitalism in the United States.

Mike and Mitch touch base on the idea of democracy, how it's related to the American system, and how they connect to Capitalism and free markets.

Mike and Ayn Rand Institute Board Chairman Yaron Brook in a spirited discussion that bridges free-market economics with foreign policy--from trade with China, trade deficits, inflation, and national security to the untold story of global productivity and "who really gets capitalism."  (Part 2 continues uninterrupted following the introduction in Episode 4).


(After the introduction, Part 2 continues uninterrupted from Episode 3, Part 1)  Mike and Ayn Rand Institute Board Chairman Yaron Brook tender essential questions and engaging observations in this deep-dive into validating capitalism.  Why do people hate billionaires?  Where are all the free-market economists hiding?  The worrisome state of no true foreign policy in the U.S. today.  The untold sto...

Mike and Mitch explore the critical need to have this conversation about capitalism; what comprises capitalism and how it compares to collectivism, socialism and other socioeconomic theories and ideas; capitalism vis-a-vis prosperity, health and better living; helpful definitions for moving forward include the moral perspective.

Mike introduces this powerful podcast series with an account about why every American should fundamentally understand capitalism; why capitalism is the only moral socioeconomic system ever created; who will benefit most from MIKE WILLIAMS' CAPITAL IDEA podcast series; a preliminary definition of capitalism; and Mike's credentials--why he is super-qualified, -motivated and -excited to talk and teac...