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  • From Gold to Chaos: The Psychology of Fiat Money After 1971 (309)

    From Gold to Chaos: The Psychology of Fiat Money After 1971 (309)
    Dec 3 2025
    (This is a rebroadcast of episode 199)

    In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive deep into one of the most defining economic turning points in modern U.S. history: 1971, the year President Nixon ended the Bretton Woods agreement and removed the dollar from the gold standard. This decision—often overlooked—set in motion decades of inflation, currency distortion, and financial instability that still affect every aspect of life today. Drawing on Dave Smith’s compelling explanation, we explore how radically different the world could have been if the U.S. had maintained a stable, sound money supply. Imagine a world without runaway inflation, without the boom-bust cycles created by loose monetary policy, and without the government’s ability to quietly tax citizens through currency debasement. Smith argues that abandoning gold didn’t just change the economy—it changed society, culture, and global power dynamics. We break down:
    • What exactly happened in 1971
    • Why stable money is foundational to liberty and psychological well-being
    • How inflation quietly alters behavior, incentives, and family life
    • How fiat money fuels political overreach, endless wars, and corporate distortion
    • What individuals and communities can do now, in an unstable financial era
    • Sound money solutions, from decentralization to Bitcoin to local alternatives
    If you've ever wondered why everything feels more expensive, more chaotic, and more distorted than it used to, this episode connects the dots. Understanding 1971 is the first step—deciding what to do next is the challenge we tackle together.

    Clip from Dave Smith | PartOfTheProblem


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    22 min
  • Trump Derangement Syndrome (ep 308)

    Trump Derangement Syndrome (ep 308)
    Nov 26 2025
    We discuss the relevance of the psychotherapist from New York and his views on the Trump derangement syndrome. Julie points out that the condition originates from paranoia and has to do with the lack of perspective taking. She also discusses the relationship to the Father archetype in the current situation in the US of the positive and negative masculine.

    Clip Used:
    ‘TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME’ is real, says psychotherapist
    By: Fox News Clips


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    25 min
  • Ron Paul’s Great Idea! (ep 307)

    Ron Paul’s Great Idea! (ep 307)
    Nov 19 2025
    Our country has a decades-long history of candidates promising to reduce war and spending. And then, of course, when they get in office, they seem to do the opposite, no matter which political persuasion. The only good news is that when the public feels deceived, they Elect the opposite party. But of course within a year it is just more of the same.

    Ron Paul has reminded us that there is no perfection either by liberty or by tyranny. He suggested the solution is to introduce more individual voluntary choice into our system.

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    Conservatives Fume Over 'Former' Al Qaeda In The White House
    By: RonPaulLibertyReport


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    18 min
  • Secrets Make Us Sick (ep 306)

    Secrets Make Us Sick (ep 306)
    Nov 12 2025
    This is a reboardcast of ep. 180

    In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, Julie dives deep into the hidden psychological mechanisms behind secrecy and its impact on individuals, groups, and society at large. She explores how groups naturally create boundaries to protect their identity and cohesion—but at a high cost. When secrecy becomes normalized, it not only isolates members from the outside world but also distorts truth, weakens integrity, and impairs sound decision-making.

    Julie connects these ideas to the broader political and social landscape, examining how excessive government document classification reflects an over-boundaried system that alienates citizens from vital information. By understanding the psychology of secrecy, we can better recognize how hidden agendas and restricted access to knowledge foster mistrust, manipulation, and corruption.

    This episode challenges listeners to think critically about transparency, freedom, and accountability—both in personal relationships and within powerful institutions.


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    20 min
  • Venezuela! Consenting Adults, Illegal, or Immoral? ep 305

    Venezuela! Consenting Adults, Illegal, or Immoral? ep 305
    Nov 5 2025
    Ron Paul’s podcast explores the possible real reasons our government is focused on Venezuela drug trafficking. Maybe this is simply a purposeful distraction from other issues that are not working out so well right now. But maybe a large part of our population really does think it is a good idea to kill possible drug traffickers, in international waters, who may be trying to sell to willing adults in the United States.

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    Trump Administration Planning Panama Style Attack On Venezuela
    By: RonPaulLibertyReport


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    18 min
  • Is herd mentality responsible for some of the craziness? ep. 304

    Is herd mentality responsible for some of the craziness? ep. 304
    Oct 29 2025
    Herd mentality is a psychological phenomena that limits individuals in their critical thinking and independence. We review the concept and apply it to current events including the shut down,the protest, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

    Clips Used:
    The Herd Mentality by Nietzsche , Freud , Le Bon and Fromm
    By: The Ubermensch Hall


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    22 min
  • It’s a Flawed Deal; But Trump is Great! (ep 303)

    It’s a Flawed Deal; But Trump is Great! (ep 303)
    Oct 22 2025
    The new and exciting Israel-Gaza deal proposed by Trump apparently has the same flaw as before. In other words, I have not heard an answer to the following questions concerning the long-term. Is there full equal citizenship? Or is there a separate state? Without an answer, we are doomed to witness perpetual abuse as before. The United States had a similar dilemma concerning slavery, and then concerning American Indians.

    However, Megan Kelly points out how amazing Trump is no matter how much he exaggerates or boasts.

    Clip Used:
    Megyn Kelly Explains Why Trump is "Miracle Worker" With His Ability To Never Give Up and Push Peace
    By: Megyn Kelly


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    21 min
  • A Quick Review of the Science about Racism (ep 302)

    A Quick Review of the Science about Racism (ep 302)
    Oct 15 2025
    This is a rebroadcast of ep 168

    In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, Julie reviews a report on racial bias published by the Association for Psychological Science. We take a deep dive into what modern research says about racism, bias, and systemic disparities—and how these ideas are often misunderstood in public discussions.

    Julie explains the difference between racism, which involves hostility or intent, and bias, which can occur without conscious awareness or malice. We explore implicit bias (unconscious) versus explicit bias (conscious), and how these affect perception, behavior, and policy.

    The conversation also challenges the effectiveness of diversity training programs aimed at changing individual attitudes. Instead, the evidence shows that targeting institutional disparities produces better outcomes—aligning with the Libertarian perspective that systems, not thought policing, should be the focus of reform.

    Join us as we blend psychological science, critical thinking, and Libertarian philosophy to better understand one of today’s most controversial and emotionally charged topics.


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    23 min