1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Capitalism vs. socialism may define America’s economic and political future. Which system best protects prosperity, individual liberty, and moral justice? Richard Salsman, author of Where Have All the Capitalists Gone?, joins Professor Nick Giordano on The P.A.S. Report Podcast to present the moral case for capitalism that too many Republicans refuse to make. Beyond standard economic debates, they expose socialism’s emotional appeal, the conservative retreat from limited government, and the economic forces behind the $40 trillion national debt, inflation, and America’s departure from the gold standard. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Moral Case for Capitalism: Why private property, voluntary exchange, individual rights, and rational self-interest form the foundation of a free and just society The Socialist Illusion: How socialist advocates use emotional appeals to expand state power despite socialism’s record of economic failure The Causes of Inflation: How Federal Reserve policy and chronic federal deficits reduce the value of the dollar and raise everyday costs The Republican Retreat: Why Republicans abandoned fiscal restraint and accepted larger government programs, federal entitlements, and common good capitalism The Path Forward: What free-market advocates must do to reclaim the moral argument and defeat socialism without apology Chapters 00:00 Capitalism vs Socialism with Richard Salsman 03:01 The Moral Case for Capitalism 14:29 How Education Fuels Support for Socialism 17:53 Public Ownership and the Government Monopoly 21:54 The Gold Standard, Inflation and the National Debt 28:49 Wealth Taxes and Unrealized Capital Gains 30:46 Why Republicans Abandoned Limited Government ⭐ Support the Show: If you value principled constitutional analysis, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. &amp;nbsp; #Capitalism #Socialism #FreeMarkets #LimitedGovernment #RepublicanParty P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics &amp; Constitution https://pasreport.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42900440/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/42900440