Ludwig von Mises
Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows
Austrian economist and philosopher best known for his work on human action and critique of socialist economic planning, which initiated the socialist calculation debate in the 1920s. His ideas significantly influenced libertarian thinkers like Ron Paul and continue to be cited in discussions about capitalism, central planning, and economic viability. Podcasts reference him as an example of intellectual courage for his willingness to speak unpopular truths despite personal consequences, including being driven from Vienna and Geneva.
Episode Appearances
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 3, 2026
You're Too Old. You Have No Future.
“Quoted on the impossibility of abolishing war without eliminating human nature”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 27, 2026
I Make Myself Cringe All The Time. You'll Get Used To It.
“Economist quoted on relationship between capitalism, planning, and dictatorship; featured in 'freedom-hating quote of the day'”
DarkHorse Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
The History of Vaccine Hesitancy: Jeffrey Tucker on DarkHorse
“Economist; example of intellectual courage; driven from Vienna and Geneva for speaking truth despite personal cost”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Feb 12, 2026
Ron Paul’s Warnings Have Come True: Rising Debt, Endless War & Economic Collapse
“Austrian economist whose work on human action influenced Ron Paul's economic philosophy”
This Machine Kills · Jan 7, 2026
439. Do Socialists Dream of Electric Institutions, Part 2 (ft. Aaron Benanav)
“Initiated socialist calculation debate in 1920s; his work on human action and catallactics is discussed as critique of planning”
This Machine Kills · Dec 23, 2025
437. Do Socialists Dream of Electric Institutions, Part 1 (ft. Aaron Benanav)
“Neoliberal economist in socialist calculation debate; argued socialism would be fundamentally unviable”