David is joined this week by Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute for a far-ranging and quite depressing talk about the state of the federal budget, the reality of entitlements, the real issue around our debt, and the solutions no one wants to talk about. It is worth the listen for a sobering assessment of where we stand and where we’re going.

David is joined again today by Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute, and they continue their robust talk about what markets can do, what they cannot do, what the moral implications of these things are, and much more. The theology is thick (the corrupting impact of sin), the controversy is real (is creative destruction a “tension” or an “evolution”), and the clarity is infectious (mistakes of the moment are repudiated). As all the talks with Miller have been, this is an all-time...

David is joined this week by Jonathan Berry, managing partner at Boyden Gray and a fierce advocate for the dignity of the human person in their work. The two have a robust discussion on where public policy and the lawmaking of the state ought to be a factor in protecting the rights and well-being of workers. They agree on many principles and disagree on some applications but cordially help you prudentially consider the role the state has (or doesn’t have) in worker flourishing.

David is joined this week by Dr. Vance Ginn, formerly in the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget and long-time economist at the Texas Public Policy Center. They go through a plethora of issues that require a restoration of conservative thought and principles. From minimum wage to tariffs to trade to spending, this is THE episode for those who think policy matters, and it is REALLY for those who think first principles as the basis of policy matters.

David is joined this week by Dr. Steve Jeffery to discuss the parallel economy in depth. Pastor Jeffery’s doctorate in physics from Oxford gave him a definition of “parallel” that causes him to wonder if what the “parallel economy” is all about is actually properly defined. David and Steve walk through the whole subject, discuss the priorities believers in business ought to have, and consider at a deeper level how we ought to think about those in our web of economic activity.

David is joined once again by Steve Moore of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity for a thorough discussion of what to expect out of the upcoming election, what the economic stakes are, what to expect in terms of policy, and perhaps most importantly, what to expect in terms of personnel.

David is joined by Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute for what will be a two-part discussion on the very essence of this podcast. Here in Part 1, we unpack the fact that so many of the structures and artifacts that enhance our quality of life, that make market activity possible, are invisible, often becoming “out of sight” and “out of mind” for many of us. But these structures, systems, and conventions are no small thing, as you shall soon see. An absolute core episode that...

David is joined by Sam Raus of Young Voices to discuss all the hubbub around the proposed Nippon Steel acquisition of U.S. Steel. The opposition to a company domiciled overseas investing foreign capital in U.S. workers, enterprises, and activity has been a golden chance to highlight the most ignorant of economic outlooks. Sam brings economic cogency to the matter, and the discussion is lively, hard-hitting, and worthwhile.

David is joined for the second time on Capital Record by Dr. Andrew Abela, dean of the Busch School of Business at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., and author of the brand new book, "Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life." They discuss the theology of virtues, the relevance of the topic to human flourishing, and the special application of such in today’s business culture. It is a discussion to dive into, with faithfulness and hope.

David is joined this week by Barry Rowan, former CFO at GoGo, Vonage, and Nextel (amongst others), author of 'The Spiritual Art of Business,' and committed advocate of a life of integration. Barry is a leader in the faith and work movement, a renowned turnaround specialist, and a respected corporate leader. More importantly, he is a man of great wisdom and experience regarding the spiritual journey that is understanding our calling, our vocational duties, and this thing called life. Inspiring...

The so-called parallel economy is a non-existent mirage being pursued without economic or theological coherence. This doesn’t mean there aren’t some understandable instincts behind it all, but we first need to understand the history, the context, and the rationale -- and then we need to understand the reality of the inter-connected modern economy, and a little something called common grace.

We are missing 12 million workers since the early 2000s, and 3.3 million of them are men between the ages of 25 and 35. This isn’t a “noteworthy economic shift” -- it is a full-blown cultural catastrophe. Rachel Greszler of the Heritage Foundation joins us today to discuss the latest and greatest in labor economics, and what some truly viable policy solutions may be to ensure two things: that we stop paying people to not work, and that we are paying people to work. It is a very serious...

David is joined this week by Mike Sharrow, the CEO of C12, one of the leading business-leader forums in the global faith and work movement. They discuss the resistance they have each run into from their own faith communities when it came to business and career, what a more thorough integration of faith and work is supposed to look like, why so many seem to believe they need to atone for the sin of profit-making, and what the process ought to look like when it comes to monetization, exit, and...

David is joined by AIER’s Dr. David Hebert this week for a really fun, and depressing, conversation on government spending, government revenue, and how the budget sausage is made. It’s informative, interesting, and infuriating.

David is joined this week by Dr. Victor Claar, an economics professor at Florida Gulf Coast University and a renowned Acton Institute fellow. They discuss the anthropology that underlies all economic schools of thought, but particularly the Austrian school, and ask whether or not knowing that mankind acts with purpose is really enough. This is a fascinating discussion on what might be at the heart of economics for those committed to a worldview-understanding of human action.

David is joined by Dr. Paul Mueller of AIER, fresh off the publication of his insightful and comprehensive unpacking of the ESG phenomena. Join them for a deep discussion of the E, the S, and the G, which is more than most ESG proponents have ever done.

David is joined today by Dr. David Innes, long-time politics professor at The King's College and current pastor in the great city of Phoenix, Ariz. They discuss the idea of a Christianized state, the tension between liberty and religion, the economic implications in the state facilitating a common good, the need for localism, the need for sphere sovereignty, and the role of wisdom in adjudicating state jurisdiction. This is a discussion that will challenge you and leave you wanting more!

David is joined once again by macro-intelligence icon Rene Aninao. They wax and wane about the 2024 presidential election, but then spend a lot of time on China, Russia, and other hot spots of the world, where the new weapons are . . . economic.

David embarks upon a larger discussion regarding artificial intelligence this week, and to do so is joined by Jennifer Kaehms. Kaehms is a former Forbes 30 under 30 venture-capital visionary and leader, and a prolific expert in the subject of AI, venture investing, and bio-engineering. Is AI the end of the humanity? Is it the biggest over-hyped nothing since the blockchain? Or is it, maybe, just maybe, somewhere in between?

David is joined this week by Dr. Greg Forster, a professor at Trinity International University and the author of numerous fine works in the domain of faith and culture (one such link below). If avoiding the two reductionist extremes of the moment leaves one homeless in the current moment, David and Greg are roommates on the street. But as you will see, the work fusionism still has to do is an important topic, as is wrestling through the role of the state in modern society, truth claims and...

David is joined this week by Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO and founder of RedBalloon.work, the leading job search and recruitment platform in the country for employers and employees who believe that -- wait for it -- an employee’s merit and ability are primary. They talk about the role DEI, ESG, and the worst of them all, HR, is having in today’s job market. In fact, they even talk a little about today’s job market. This is an episode for all who believe work is the verb of economics!

David is joined this week by Andrew Beck of brand consultancy firm Beck & Stone for a discussion of business and ideological distinctions, the debates amongst the right about trade and markets, and so much more. This is a worthwhile discussion covering a wide gamut of important issues.

David is joined this week by Darren Doane and David Shannon of the Doane Creative Agency for a lengthy, thorough, and challenging talk. They discuss business, technology, social media, and the tension between conserving the lessons of the past and moving into the opportunities of the future. It is perhaps the most provocative episode of Capital Record ever.

David is joined by Dr. Hunter Baker for a real walk through the kind of society we want to be and the things that are most likely to facilitate such a society. Their discussion delves deeply into what the state can and cannot do in the formation of character, and how markets reflect the character of the people. Their prescriptions for a free and virtuous people call for more freedom and more virtue, and the way we get there is the subject of this talk. A not-to-be-missed conversation.