Welcome to the Dissidents podcast from the Institute for Liberal Values (formerly the Counterweight Podcast), where we talk about how we can strive for a world in which freedom and reason are at the forefront of all human society.
…
continue reading
Dissident Knowledge Podcasts
Join controversial scholar and author Michael Hoffman on a stimulating and edifying excursion into forbidden and suppressed history covering an extraordinary range of subjects and topics. Revisionist History® is a registered trademark of Independent History and Research, Box 849, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83816. All Rights Reserved.
…
continue reading
Become an EMPOWERED INVESTOR. Survive and thrive in today's economy! With over 2,000 episodes in this Monday, Wednesday, Friday podcast, business and investment expert Jason Hartman interviews top-tier guests, bestselling authors and financial experts including; Steve Forbes (Freedom Manifesto), Tomas Sowell (Housing Boom and Bust), Noam Chomsky (Manufacturing Consent), Jenny Craig (Health & Fitness CEO), Jim Cramer (Mad Money), Harvey Mackay (Swim With The Sharks & Get Your Foot in the Door ...
…
continue reading
1
FSF Ep. 38: Celebrating the Declaration: Free Speech & Liberty’s Reset Button | Scott Schiff
22:41
22:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:41
"If you can't state the truth, you can't really pursue it either." Scott, project coordinator with the Atlas Society and partner with the Free Society Coalition, left his comfortable career in financial services after a health scare made him realize it was "worth spending my time left advocating for the future I hope for." Drawing parallels between…
…
continue reading
1
S5 E28 | Mental health and the Second Amendment
1:12:37
1:12:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:37
This week the Dissident's Podcast highlights our partner, Prosocial Workers, ProSocial Podcast. ProSocial Workers executive director and ILV senior advisor Matt Watson invites licensed clinical social worker Paul Stayback to discuss the intersection of social work, gun violence, and mental health. They explore the challenges of engaging with firear…
…
continue reading
1
2349: Massive Housing Demand Opportunity: How Declining Household Sizes and Marriage Rates Drive Real Estate Profits
31:49
31:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:49
Jason discusses various economic and cultural trends impacting real estate investment. The core argument revolves around the decline in household size due to factors like lower marriage and fertility rates, the rise of feminism, and government policies like welfare programs, which consequently increases demand for housing units. Jason connects thes…
…
continue reading
1
2348 FBF: Mitchell Zuckoff – How To Spot Bad Deals & The Original Ponzi Scheme with Author & Professor at Boston University
47:07
47:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:07
This Flashback Friday is from episode 457 published last December 27, 2014. Jason is extremely excited about the upcoming Meet the Masters event and hopes you'll be able to join him this year. In his Creating Wealth intro, he talks about Houston, oil prices, the negatives of investing in North Dakota, and looking out for the crooks that just want t…
…
continue reading
1
S5 E27 | Face Off: Exploring Neural Symmetry in Political Affiliation
1:01:44
1:01:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:44
This week Mike Burke is back and joins Elizabeth for discussion about the neuroscience of polarized attitudes. A recent article suggests that regardless of which side of the political aisle we inhabit, those with more extreme views may experience similar neural activity and physiological responses to the same political content and emotionally charg…
…
continue reading
1
2347: Co-Living Secrets: Unlocking 37% Annual ROI and 14% Cash-on-Cash Returns
31:40
31:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:40
Today's episode is an excerpt from Jason's Wednesday masterclass podcast focusing on co-living as a real estate investment strategy, featuring an expert named Eric Halverson, focusing particularly on the Phoenix market. Jason explains his previous skepticism and newfound confidence in co-living due to the increasing housing shortage and shrinking a…
…
continue reading
1
2346 FBF: The Implications of America’s Past, Present & Future with Peter Zeihan Author of ‘The Accidental Superpower’
48:13
48:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:13
This Flashback Friday is from episode 442, published last November 22, 2014 Geography and demographic patterns prove their importance in the discussions featured on today’s Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks to Peter Zeihan, author of The Accidental Superpower, about the many factors which have affected the economic and social growth of Amer…
…
continue reading
1
S5 E26 | Don't get on the Banned-Wagon: Recent Trends in Library Censorship
1:03:22
1:03:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:22
This week Elizabeth is joined by librarian and frequent contributor, Pamela Hayes-Bohanan who, in anticipation of Banned Books Week, gives us the latest news on attempts to remove books from our libraries. The majority of book censorship attempts now originate from organized movements, pressure groups, and government entities, including elected off…
…
continue reading
1
Hoffman's Revisionist News & Views: Oct. 2, 2025
56:15
56:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:15
Revisionist historian Michael Hoffman discusses current events for Oct. 2 including the Gaza flotilla, Trump's militarism, the depravity of Pope Leo XIV, and the revolutionary American Founding principle that error has rights.By Michael Hoffman
…
continue reading
1
2345: Save $1,100 on Average: Lowering Your Home’s Property Tax Bill with Ownwell CEO Colton Pace
17:03
17:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:03
Jason interviews Colton Pace, the founder and CEO of OwnWell, who explains how his company helps homeowners reduce their property tax assessments through data mining and targeted marketing. Colton discusses the company's success rate in helping customers save money through property tax appeals, with their service operating on a contingency fee basi…
…
continue reading
1
FSF Ep. 37: Free Speech and Being “That Person You Hate” | Kofi Montzka
25:44
25:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:44
"I'm that person you hate." That's what attorney and activist Kofi Montzka says when coworkers start ranting about conservatives—and it stops them in their tracks. After being told she couldn't speak anymore at a mandatory anti-racism training (despite being one of only two Black people in the room), Kofi fought back by organizing a political civil…
…
continue reading
1
2344 FBF: Exporting Free Trade & Warfare with Sean Haugh - 2014 Libertarian Candidate for the US Senate in North Carolina
57:51
57:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:51
This Flashback Friday is from episode 427 published last October 17, 2014 On today’s Creating Wealth Show, Jason Hartman talks about the vital side of investing that is construction cost. As an investor within real estate, it’s so important to know the situation, whether it be adjusting how much you pay contractors to match with the area itself or …
…
continue reading
1
2343: Long-Term Strategies for Ultimate Tax Deferral: Understanding Depreciation, Cost Segregation and Mastering 1031 Exchanges with Jack Evans
36:01
36:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:01
Jason addresses investors, first focusing on personal finance issues like taxes then discusses the current state and future of the housing market. He shares optimistic news regarding Federal Reserve rate cuts and the resulting positive impact on housing demand, predicting a surge in potential buyers and subsequent bidding wars due to low inventory.…
…
continue reading
1
2342 FBF: Big China with Consuelo Mack Host of ‘WealthTrack’ on PBS & Former Editor of ‘The Asian Wall Street Journal Report’
36:42
36:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:42
This Flashback Friday is from episode 431 published last October 28, 2014. The impact of technology and the future of development plays a big part in today’s Creating Wealth Show. Jason Hartman talks about America’s growing role in this changing society, and makes particular note of the ever-increasing contributions of Generation Y. Later, he invit…
…
continue reading
1
S5 E25 | Viewpoint Diversity Adversity: The Conundrum Between Balance and Obscurity
1:03:26
1:03:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:26
This week Elizabeth is joined by Mark Horowitz. We discuss two very different articles about viewpoint diversity. In one (unpublished) paper the authors examined thousands of college course syllabi for evidence that diverse perspectives were being introduced. In all 3 areas of focus (racism in the criminal justice system, the Israel-Palestine confl…
…
continue reading
1
FSF Ep. 36: Honoring Charlie Kirk – Standing Up for Free Speech
29:03
29:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:03
In this urgent and unplanned episode of Free Speech Forward, hosts Joia and Chris respond to the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025—the most horrific attack on free speech on US soil in their lifetimes. Recording in the immediate aftermath of this tragedy, they grapple with what Kirk's murder means for America's future as …
…
continue reading
1
2341: The Influence of Charlie Kirk, Housing Shortage, Not Oversupply: Kevin Erdman Debunks the 2008 Great Recession Myth
50:53
50:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:53
Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Jason talks about political violence and media coverage, followed by an analysis of the housing market and recent rate cuts. He introduced various investment opportunities, including co-living properties and home equity investments, while dis…
…
continue reading
1
2340 FBF: The Power of Belief with Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler Pioneering Psychologist & Author of ‘How Successful People Think Smart’
1:09:06
1:09:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:06
This Flashback Friday and 10th episode is from Creating Wealth 410, published last September 8, 2014. Dr. Jill Ammon-Wexler is a doctor of psychology with over 45 years of pioneering brain/mind research experience. In addition to teaching mind power methods in universities and corporations, she was invited by former President Jimmy Carter to suppor…
…
continue reading
1
2339: The Housing Deficit Explained: Millions of Buyers, Limited Homes and Why "Doomers" Keep Getting It Wrong
26:40
26:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:40
Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday In the introduction, Jason primarily focuses on two key topics: upcoming investment opportunities and a signific…
…
continue reading
1
2338 FBF: Why the US Dollar Will NOT Collapse with Joel Skousen Publisher of the ‘World Affairs Brief’
47:41
47:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:41
Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday This Flashback Friday is from episode 418 published last September 26, 2014. Joel Skousen is a survivalist autho…
…
continue reading
1
FSF Ep. 35: Free Speech, Youth Empowerment, and Sacred Individuality | Dan Isadore
33:31
33:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:31
In this next special episode of Free Speech Forward in celebration of the Declaration of Independence, Chris and Joia speak with Episcopal chaplain Dan Isadore. He reveals why the loneliness epidemic plaguing America's youth isn't solved by offering more "belonging"—but instead by restoring individual agency and the sacred value of each person. Dra…
…
continue reading
1
2337: Asset Inflation Vs. Consumer Price Inflation | Lords of Easy Money: FED Broke the Economy by Christopher Leonard
37:43
37:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:43
Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday Jason welcomes Christopher Leonard, a journalist and author, primarily focusing on his book, "The Lords of Easy …
…
continue reading
1
2336 FBF: An ‘Anarcho-Capitalist Manifesto' with Lew Rockwell Libertarian Author & Founder of the Ludwig von Mises Institute
47:53
47:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:53
This Flashback Friday is from episode 402, published last August 20, 2014. Lew Rockwell is an American libertarian author and editor, self-professed anarcho-capitalist, a promoter of the Austrian School of economics, and founder and chairman of the Ludwig von Mises Institute. His website LewRockwell.com was founded in 1999 and features articles and…
…
continue reading
1
S5 E24 | Authoritarians in the Academy with Sarah McLaughlin
51:29
51:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:29
This week Jennifer Richmond and Brandy Shufutinsky speak with Sarah Mchlaughlin on her recently released book – Authoritarians in the Academy. As universities are run more and more like corporations with increasing numbers of administrators, priorities have shifted. As part of this shift, we often see universities making financial decisions that ca…
…
continue reading
1
2335: Michael Zuber: Debunking Doomers and Creating Wealth in Real Estate
36:26
36:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:26
Sign up for the Jason Hartman University Event this coming September https://www.jasonhartman.com/Phoenix . Also don't forget to register for our FREE Masterclass every second Wednesday of each month at https://jasonhartman.com/Wednesday Jason and Michael Zuber of https://onerentalatatime.com/ discuss the current real estate market, emphasizing tha…
…
continue reading
1
2334 FBF: Investment Fraud on Wall Street with John Lawrence Allen Former LA Deputy District Attorney & Author of ‘Make Wall Street Pay You Back’
49:37
49:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:37
This Flashback Friday is from episode 388, published last July 16, 2014. John Lawrence Allen is a securities litigation attorney helping investors recover funds lost through investment fraud or incompetence. He’s a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and author of the new book, “Make Wall Street Pay You Back.” Allen talks about the dirty tr…
…
continue reading
1
S5 E23 | For Whom the Bell Tolls: The Death of Knowledge
1:07:56
1:07:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:56
In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025…
…
continue reading
1
FSF Ep. 34: Free Speech Behind the Veil: A Muslim Feminist's Fight Against Religious Cancel Culture | Soraya M. Deen
19:33
19:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:33
n this powerful episode of Free Speech Forward, Chris and Joia speak with Muslim feminist reformer Soraya M. Deen, who reveals the shocking reality of advocating for women's rights within religious orthodoxy—where speaking truth can mean exile from your own community. From her awakening moment watching Ayaan Hirsi Ali on C-SPAN as a young mother to…
…
continue reading
1
2333: Real Estate Investing Insights: Navigating the Golden Age, Housing Market Secrets, the Lock-in Effect & Stubborn Sellers
30:29
30:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:29
Today Jason is in Sedona, Arizona, discussing the current state of technology and living standards while sharing insights about the real estate market and his personal experiences as a house hunter. He analyzed various market trends, including inventory levels, housing affordability, and the future of real estate investments, particularly focusing …
…
continue reading
1
2332 FBF: The Corporatization of America with Ray Bourhis Attorney & Author of the Fictional Political Satire ‘Revolt: The Secession of Mill Valley’
25:47
25:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:47
This Flashback Friday is from episode 385 published last June 16, 2014. Ray Bourhis is a partner with the law firm of Bourhis & Wolfson in San Francisco, California, specializing in insurance bad-faith litigation. A graduate of Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, Bourhis has been a court-appointed Special Master overseeing reforms…
…
continue reading
1
S5 E22 | Rage Against the Algorithm: Terminating AI's Moral Misalignment
1:01:55
1:01:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:55
We have a lot of questions about AI. Maybe you do too. If you follow our work you’ll note that we’ve done several presentations on AI (Reimaging the Academy Panel Discussion, and This is Your Brain on AI Dissidents Podcast). To get a better grasp on both the problems and opportunities, we invited Robert “RSnake” Hansen, a tech security guru and aut…
…
continue reading
1
2331: Crisis & Opportunity: John Mauldin's Predictions for the Next Decade (Debt, AI, Robotics)
26:26
26:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:26
Jason and John Mauldin discuss the current state of the housing market, noting at while some areas face a shortage due to regulations and high costs, others have a surplus of homes. They highlight the impact of high mortgage rates relative to housing prices, pushing some into the rental market. Jason mentioned a record number of new apartment deliv…
…
continue reading
