American prosperity was built on a foundation of free markets and free people. But, with inflation on the rise and a struggling market, many in America’s political class are attempting to recycle failed socialist ideas and calling for government intervention in nearly every aspect of American life. In this National Review Capital Matters podcast, presented by the National Review Institute, financier David Bahnsen hosts interviews with the nation’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial commentators. Tune in to hear guests such as Larry Kudlow, Steve Forbes, and Art Laffer present a practical and moral vindication of America’s capitalist way of life.
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Episode 322: AI Is Slowing Down to Find Itself
The internet and social media were aghast over the weekend as Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei penned a “Jerry Maguire” screed about the AI labs “slowing down” due
Sep 15 14 min
Episode 321: Subsidies for Child Care?
Vice President JD Vance and a few other folks on the right beat the drum this weekend for a new bill to pay married families with one stay-at-home spouse based on the num
Sep 10 25 min
Episode 320: Gratitude for Higher Football Costs
A “consultant” was on TV last week in a panic over the cost of watching NFL games now, not to mention the utter horror of finding out which streaming network your game mi
Sep 8 11 min
Episode 319: Uncle Sam, The Oil Tycoon
It was announced over the weekend that the United States is taking a 35 percent stake in a private energy company connected to Venezuelan oil rights. Is this “U.S. govern
Sep 1 16 min
Episode 318: Fusionism
David is joined by Stephanie Slade, author of the brand new book, Fusionism, and a prolific writer and public thinker around the fusion of liberty and virtue. The discuss
Aug 27 44 min
Episode 317: Discovered, Not Imposed: Bond Yields and Government Intervention
Secretary Bessent announced that the Treasury Department was going to intervene in the bond market last week because “market fundamentals were not working.” In today’s C
Aug 25 9 min
Episode 316: What Is Wrong with JD Vance?
Social media was ablaze over the weekend as Vice President Vance continued his streak of outrageous economic statements that quickly allowed defenders of markets to pounc
Aug 18 13 min
Episode 315: The Common Good, Pornography, Gambling, and You
David is joined today by Christian theologian, Dr. Andrew Walker, to discuss the recent flare-up of interest in the “common good.” They will evaluate what first principle
Aug 11 57 min
Episode 314: The Real Story of Rent Stabilization
We’ll take on the economic illiteracy of Mamdani grocery stores in a future podcast, but first let’s take on his first policy case of incomprehensible duncery: His public
Aug 4 10 min
Episode 313: When Economic Convenience Enhances Loneliness
Markets exist to accommodate commercial transactions, and these commercial transactions represent a major sphere of human existence. We work, produce, and exchange as a v
Jul 28 11 min
Episode 312: Michaels and the Gift of Private Equity
Critics of private equity love to cite obscure or outlier stories of companies that failed and had private equity investment as some sort of proof for the evil of private
Jul 23 17 min
Episode 311: That Big, Bad, Evil GDP Thing
Economic measurements are a tricky thing. There are multiple ways to do things. People are entitled to varying opinions about which measurements of economic aggregates ar
Jul 14 10 min
Episode 310: Alan Greenspan’s Legacy
David is joined by Dr. Alexander Salter for a refreshing, nuanced, honest, and candid assessment of the good, the bad, and the mysterious in Alan Greenspan’s legacy as th
Jul 9 45 min
Episode 309: Setting the Record Straight on Alexander Hamilton
Vice President JD Vance stated last week in a now infamous interview that the right needs less Milton Friedman and an economic approach more like Alexander Hamilton's. On
Jul 7 15 min
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David Bahnsen always speaks truth as he sees it and his wisdom is very much worth the time it takes to listen to. He was on fire in this episode and, providentially, it was excellent timing for us to hear it. So thankful for this podcast!
Scrabblelovinmama · May 2026
These short episodes are dense; a bit like a Tabata workout. Hang on to your vocabulary and don’t multitask. Grateful for someone who can articulate worldview, first principles and Christian ethics.
mrs.Emiller · Jun 2025
Listening to David and his guests, especially the episode with Louis, very enlightening to hear various economical perspectives and the defense of free markets.
Gnathand · Feb 2024
David is at the top of his game when discussing key economic and financial topics on his show. He’s a must listen to understand the latest news about the economy and politics.
Vance Ginn · Dec 2023
Being a mortgage professional in the finance space it's been inperitive to guide clients. This podcast has been so helpful for us in the fight against inflation along the way with rising mortgage rates. At times, I have to rewind and consider the thoughts to apply to my clients but it's always ahead of most outlets I can find. Truly enjoy this every week.
Murphy Mortgage · May 2023
I don’t like the changes to this podcast. The hour long interview format was a lot more interesting and insightful, especially with guests he took exception with. I certainly don’t agree with David Bahnsen on everything but enjoyed the show for his knowledge and intellect. Now the show is just a soapbox for him to complain for about 10-12 minutes. Boring.
Buchangus · Mar 2025
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