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Donald Trump’s rise in political power seems to be America’s angry message to its leadership just as the Brits sent a blistering message in the form of “Brexit” to their leaders. The recent vote to leave the European Union sent shock waves throughout Europe and various parts of the World. Political leaders and the media in both the United States and Europe expressed bewilderment, or perhaps an unwillingness to understand that Americans and the Brits have the following in common: both are disgusted with the inability of their leaders to resolve basic problems, such as a failed immigration system.

The electronic payments industry has revolutionized worldwide markets, making services like Amazon, Uber, Airbnb, and touch and pay systems possible. As the industry grows and innovates, consider the effects of this technology on the US economy.

In today’s edition of The Heartland Daily Podcast, Jesse Hathaway, managing editor of Budget & Tax News, speaks with Norbert Michel. Michel is a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Michel joins Hathaway to discuss Bitcoin, an innovative digital currency that’s growing in popularity.

In today’s edition of The Heartland Daily Podcast, Jesse Hathaway, managing editor of Budget & Tax News speaks with Andrew Heaton. Heaton is a stand-up comedian based out of New York city and star of the popular Youtube series “EconPop.” Heaton joins Hathaway to explain what the classic film “The Shawshank Redemption” can teach us about the creation of markets, voluntary exchange, and why you can’t make change for a cow or a goat.

The carnival in Rio de Janeiro from February 13 through the 17th was one heck of a party. It was celebrated by the locals, plus an estimated one million visitors, complete with fabulous parades, street parties and balls. Brazil is blessed with some great beaches, the most famous of which is Ipanema, thanks to the 1962 bossa nova classic “Girl from Ipanema”.

Chris Casey, Managing Director at WindRock Wealth Management, sits down with the founder of Cryptohippie and author, Paul Rosenberg to talk about Bitcoin. Casey and Rosenberg answer all the most frequently asked question regarding the virtual currency.

Ninety years ago, on November 15, 1923, the Great German Inflation came to an end when the monetary printing presses were finally shut down, and the economic havoc came to an end. Its lessons are worth remembering.

Think immoveable force meets immovable object. The core conundrum of stateless Bitcoin and other virtual currencies is how to somehow gain legal acceptance by sovereign states. The central idea behind…

AP suggests that increasing oil prices indicate the U.S. economy is strengthening . . . or weakening (note passages in bold type): The amount of oil in storage remains above…