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In this episode of Independent Conversations, Graham H. Walker is joined by Phillip W. Magness for a pointed discussion on inequality data, Thomas Piketty’s influential research, and the economic case behind California’s proposed wealth tax.

Building Home follows Jared’s story of addiction and recovery and asks what it actually takes for someone in his position to come home—not just to a physical space but to a life worthy of living.

Phillip W. Magness discusses with David Lin escalating U.S. trade tensions, tariff policy, consumer costs, and the broader impact on America’s economy and global relationships.

What if the technology making your phone "smart" is actually making you vulnerable to mass surveillance?

For decades, California has been pouring government money into the homelessness problem, insisting that the issue can be solved by simply giving people free housing.

Building Home is the powerful story of one man's journey through addiction, homelessness, and recovery, showcasing proven pathways offering transformed lives.

In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with Robert Whaples, professor of economics at Wake Forest University and longtime teacher with the Foundation for Teaching Economics, TFAS’s high school division.

Does acoustic gunshot detection actually make cities safer, or does it send police chasing false alarms while draining resources from proven public safety work? In this episode of Independent Conversations, Graham H. Walker sits down with Jonathan Hofer and Brian Hofer to examine ShotSpotter-style technology, accuracy claims, false positives, AI hype, surveillance bias and why cities from San Diego to Chicago have walked away from the promise of “smart” policing.

AI, economics, economic history, the Industrial Revolution, automation, jobs, innovation, and the future of work are at the heart of the inaugural episode of History of the Future.

Why do the same ideas keep coming back? History of the Future connects history, economics, and today's biggest headlines to better understand what's next. Coming Wednesday August 5, 2026!