The Bryan Hyde Show

The Bryan Hyde Show hour one 8-17-2020

A lot of people are getting a graduate-level education in what unintended consequences are all about. Jon Miltimore has a sobering piece on the CDC's report of how the lockdowns are affecting our mental health and how a quarter of young adults surveyed have said they've contemplated suicide this summer.

You don't have to be an expert on cryptocurrencies to recognize that they are offering an alternative to centrally-planned monetary policy. World chess champion Gary Kasparov has added his voice to those praising the virtue of regaining control over your personal finances in a time of sweeping consolidation of power by governments and financial institutions.

What do you do when one of your intellectual heroes lets you down? Jeffery A. Tucker has a useful primer on how to separate the person from the ideas that they are sharing. Tucker also has an insightful essay on how millions of minds are being opened to the reality that there are some things even government cannot solve for us.

The drumbeat of anger and revolt against free market capitalism continues to be heard throughout the land. Mark J. Perry has something to say that the protesters need to hear: Capitalism is about the rest of us, not the wealthy.

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The Bryan Hyde Show hour two 8-14-2020

You don't have to be a conspiracy theorist to have some serious trust issues with what certain public health officials are telling us. Jon Miltimore has an excellent article about a sneaky trick one public official recently pulled to make mask mandates appear more effective than they actually are.

At the risk of sounding like Chicken Little, what's happening in Australia and New Zealand is extremely disturbing to anyone who is following the Covid crackdown around the world. Jeffrey A. Tucker has an unflinching look at the growing authoritarianism in Auckland. 

Historians are going to have a fun time explaining our cultural inquisition to future generations. Michael Rozeff is optimistic that it will be stopped but not until ordinary folks find the courage to stand up for themselves.

 

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The Bryan Hyde Show hour one 8-14-2020

• Political scientist and co-host of the Words & Numbers podcast James R. Harrigan joins me to talk about the upcoming election, the economy and the plight of the small business owner. James always has an informed and nonpartisan take on current events. If you haven't already subscribed to his podcast, consider doing so.
• Someone recently made the suggestion that "2020" could be used in the place of profanity. As in: "What a load of 2020!" We definitely live in interesting times. Kent McManigal's latest essay points out that freedom lovers have nearly equal reasons for hope and despair.
• Kent also has a very timely take on how we're starting to pay the price for all those stimulus checks the government has been issuing to "save" us. 
• A recent study by a travel website ranked the 35 best and worst countries in which to raise a family. Would  you believe the U.S. was 34 out of 35? The results feel a bit politically massaged to me. Especially after reading Daniel J. Mitchell's latest piece on why Americans have a higher standard of living and more economic freedom than most of the rest of the world. 

The Bryan Hyde Show hour two 8-13-2020

Ready for a breath of fresh air? Speaker, trainer and author Curt Mercadante joins me to talk about his work in helping people and teams become more purposeful, productive and profitable. His message is incredibly positive and will give you a solid boost of hope and encouragement to focus on the places where your influence can make a genuine difference.

So many bureaucrats, both elected and appointed, seem to be operating under the idea that they have the power to control the coronavirus by issuing decrees. Jeffrey A. Tucker gives a timely recounting of the story of King Canute to illustrate the folly of leadership that recognizes no limits to its power.

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed and helpless? Try cutting back on your news consumption and see if it doesn't measurably improve your life and your outlook. 

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The Bryan Hyde Show hour one 8-13-2020

• Is the American public finally beginning to see through the smokescreen? A recent major survey appears to show growing contempt for the major media in this country. Quinn Hillyer says the public is right to feel this way. 
• Asserting your autonomy is getting more difficult these days, thanks to fear-driven thinking. A recent video of a man being verbally abused by 3 Smiths Food employees in Cedar City, Utah is a good example of how unhinged we are becoming. (NB: lots of bad language)
• If you are determined not to be forced into doing things against your will, it's going to take a fair amount of courage. A little preparation and willingness to prepare ahead of time will go a long way toward protecting your self determination. Allen Stevo has a great article about how to be exempt from a face mask at the grocery store, every time. 
• One of the biggest stories that should be on our radar screens is the ongoing destruction of thousands of small businesses that are dying on the vine. Madeline Ngo wonders, why isn't anyone tracking the carnage?

The Bryan Hyde Show hour two 8-12-2020

• In an era where virtue signaling is reaching a fever pitch, one of the most overlooked, authentic virtues is that of gratitude. A powerful example of what genuine gratitude looks like is the story of how former Beatle Paul McCartney has lived his life. There are some truly golden insights in this article by Kyle Smith.
• One of the most disturbing aspects of the lockdown mentality is the effort by some officials to prevent peaceful assembly of people--in the name of preventing the spread of coronavirus. Tim Fries has a short but thorough refresher on why our right of assembly matters and why government is wrong to attempt to deny it.
• One of the most fascinating aspects of the current pandemic has been the incredible effort to downplay the role that hydroxychloroquine may play in helping combat Covid-19. In a free market, the best solutions would rise to the top. However, as Barry Brownstein explains, government cures have a tendency to drive out real cures.
• A common thought starter is to ask people to answer the question: What would you say to your 18 year old self? It's a great exercise in sorting out the most valuable lessons you've learned along the way. Roger W. Koops has a powerful essay that advises all young people to avoid living their lives in a bubble. It may be the best thing you read all day.

The Bryan Hyde Show hour one 8-12-2020

• Does truth have an expiration date? Ben Swann's recent video regarding the scientific studies that have shown face masks are largely ineffective at preventing the transmission of viruses has been targeted by the narrative managers as "false" who say the information is old. Yet they offer no new data to refute the earlier data.  Check out Ben's newest video which follows up with a recent study, including data from the CDC and WHO, that further backs up his earlier one. 
• As an independent contractor, I'm watching very closely the various bills being proposed and enacted around the country that purport to "protect" those of us who work in the gig economy. Those of us who don't want to be anyone's employee should be very skeptical of these efforts. As Kim Kavin explains, legislation that mandates that companies convert independent contractors into employees tends to eliminate rather than protect jobs.
• Just how important is your reputation? James Walpole has a thought-provoking take on how our character may have impact in the here and now but it will also matter greatly to our descendants.
• One of the most powerful questions we can ask ourselves is: Why do I do what I do? People who can answer this with conviction are likely the ones who have devoted significant time and effort toward discovering and pursuing a personal purpose or mission. James Bovard has a great essay about why he writes that illustrates this point beautifully. 

The Bryan Hyde Show hour two 8-11-2020

• A few days ago, I shared the video of the Victoria police commissioner in Melbourne laying out how and why his enforcers would be cracking down on violators of their lockdown. To get a feel for the madness that currently rules Melbourne, check out this essay from Jeffrey A. Tucker and note the hellish rules under which they are being required to live. It's very sobering.
• Gary Welch also joins me to talk about how general incompetence, rather than conspiracy, is likely the explanation for why public officials have responded to Covid-19 like they have. Of all the choices they had in how to respond, why did they pick the one that would do the deepest and most lasting damage to as many people as possible? He also reminds us that public officials work for us and are accountable to us. Let's stop treating them like they are our bosses.
• A great example of what French economist Frederic Bastiat referred to as "that which is not seen" is the current official effort to deny or freeze evictions of non-paying renters due to the economic shutdown. Jeff Minnick explains that the property rights (and right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness) of the landlords are being sacrificed for the appearance of "saving" the renters who can no longer pay their rent. Once again, government sees a problem that it can only make worse and says, "Hold my beer."

The Bryan Hyde Show hour one 8-11-2020

• It's an honor to have fellow wrongthinker Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos join me each week to discuss current events. Eric Brings a rational and eloquent perspective to the discussion combined with an unshakeable commitment to freedom. He also has a terrific sense of wit and humor when tackling subjects that make many of us want to pull our hair out by the handful.
• One of the greatest threats to our remaining freedoms is the escalating campaign against freedom of thought. Richard M. Ebeling's latest essay on self-censorship and despotism over the mind clearly spells out the threat we face.
• As the 19th anniversary of Sept 11th approaches, let us remember how the nebulous threat of "terrorism" became the justification for innumerable power grabs and official excuses to deny our natural rights. Former Congressman Ron Paul explains how coronavirus is the new "terrorism" that is being used by those who wish to further consolidate their control over us.

The Bryan Hyde Show hour two 8-10-2020

• If you remember the Evergreen State College social justice uprising of 2017, you'll appreciate what my guest Shaun Cammack has to say about the belief system that spawned it.  His Masters thesis gives deep insights into cancel culture's most notable scandal.
• The wisdom of preparedness is becoming clear to most of us. However, there's also a matter of trying to balance our desire to be prepared with the financial realities involved. Suzanne Sherman has an excellent take on how to cover your bases without putting yourself into financial jeopardy.
• It should be clear by now that government officials love to portray themselves as the answer to all of life's problems. Veronique de Rugy cautions not to put too much faith in their claims. After all, she points out, government can't even police itself.
• The push-back against lockdowns is growing. That's not a bad thing either. As J.D. Tuccille explains, Americans are growing less willing to beg for permission to make a living.

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