https://simplecast.com Capital Record 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. National Review en Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:51:42 +0000 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:57:38 +0000 https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ Capital Record https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9177600e-ec9a-4e08-9abf-fc6944792667/0c7018e1-b2f6-4d1e-9dca-3c85ed3f39d2/3000x3000/capital-record-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ episodic 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. National Review false https://feeds.simplecast.com/ETNmx9BY conservatism, fiscal conservatism, capitalism, business, conservative economics, fiscal conservative, conservative, economy, david bahnsen, finance, free markets, economics, national review National Review studio@nationalreview.com 6cd43622-7769-4f3b-8c37-e5edadaf3ed7 Episode 303: Don’t Blame Bernie for AI State Cronyism Yes, Bernie Sanders, who has always admitted to being a socialist, has called for the government to take equity stakes in American AI companies. And yes, it is a terrible idea. But today on the Capital Record, David does what too few on the right appear willing to do: say why it is a bad idea, and why the right are going to have a very hard time stopping it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:51:42 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ Yes, Bernie Sanders, who has always admitted to being a socialist, has called for the government to take equity stakes in American AI companies. And yes, it is a terrible idea. But today on the Capital Record, David does what too few on the right appear willing to do: say why it is a bad idea, and why the right are going to have a very hard time stopping it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> Episode 303: Don’t Blame Bernie for AI State Cronyism David L. Bahnsen 00:16:20 bernie sanders, markets, artificial intelligence, conservative, national review, free markets false full 306 543a4bda-d313-4b6c-ba17-d4741f0047fc Episode 302: The Power of Permanence Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, gave a memorable speech at the Reagan Foundation Economic Forum last week.  In it, he reiterated the completely true economic principle of permanence – that when policies are properly codified they assure economic actors of the rules of the road, enabling more confident decision-making when it comes to hiring, production, consumption, and investment.  


 

In today’s Capital Record, David flushes out this concept more, acknowledges where the permanence of OBBBA has been a benefit, and asks a rather obvious question about another tax policy that remains, well, not permanent.


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]]> Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:12:35 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, gave a memorable speech at the Reagan Foundation Economic Forum last week.  In it, he reiterated the completely true economic principle of permanence – that when policies are properly codified they assure economic actors of the rules of the road, enabling more confident decision-making when it comes to hiring, production, consumption, and investment.  


 

In today’s Capital Record, David flushes out this concept more, acknowledges where the permanence of OBBBA has been a benefit, and asks a rather obvious question about another tax policy that remains, well, not permanent.


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]]> Episode 302: The Power of Permanence David L. Bahnsen 00:11:09 conservative news, news, california, national review, free markets false full 305 700c4672-b480-4160-abe0-6c74c6d77ee1 Episode 301: Elizabeth Warren’s Private Equity Folly Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s recent tirade against private equity is a libelous set of dishonest manure that should be treated as seriously as any attempt to broadly demonize private equity these days, which is not at all.  Whether the Senator’s problem is intellectual or just in telling the truth, she is wrong in so many ways that today’s Capital Record gives us a chance to set the record straight.  You will be better off for hearing it, which is never true when one listens to today’s private equity critics.


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]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 11:46:47 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s recent tirade against private equity is a libelous set of dishonest manure that should be treated as seriously as any attempt to broadly demonize private equity these days, which is not at all.  Whether the Senator’s problem is intellectual or just in telling the truth, she is wrong in so many ways that today’s Capital Record gives us a chance to set the record straight.  You will be better off for hearing it, which is never true when one listens to today’s private equity critics.


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]]> Episode 301: Elizabeth Warren’s Private Equity Folly David L. Bahnsen 00:16:34 elizabeth warren, national review, private equity, free markets false full 304 09575c67-0a8b-42f8-8b6d-1264080243bb Episode 300: 300 Episodes to Defend a Free & Virtuous Society We started this podcast over five years ago, committed to a free and virtuous society, and now with 300 episodes under our belt, the commitment is deeper and more robust than ever. In this very special episode, David revisits the genesis of Capital Record, reaffirms the themes that matter, identifies the enemies of human flourishing working to undermine freedom and opportunity, and offers up a manifesto of commitments for the years ahead.

Pre-roll:
Duke Energy


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]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 12:44:45 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ We started this podcast over five years ago, committed to a free and virtuous society, and now with 300 episodes under our belt, the commitment is deeper and more robust than ever. In this very special episode, David revisits the genesis of Capital Record, reaffirms the themes that matter, identifies the enemies of human flourishing working to undermine freedom and opportunity, and offers up a manifesto of commitments for the years ahead.

Pre-roll:
Duke Energy


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]]> Episode 300: 300 Episodes to Defend a Free & Virtuous Society David L. Bahnsen 00:14:17 free society, national review, free markets false full 303 38cdb480-1ddd-4b57-ac2f-2d9683f88a36 Episode 299: Ben Sasse Writes About Kids and Technology Ben Sasse may not know exactly how much more time God has for him here on earth, but he sure is using whatever time he does have to spread truth and wisdom. On today’s Capital Record we look at Sasse’s recent op-ed in the WSJ and his contrarian approach to the AI tech revolution. In this transformative technological moment, Ben doesn’t see a need to “get with the algorithms” but rather an opportunity to “re-discover the virtues.” And he knows just where to go to find them.

Show notes:
Habits for Humanity in the Age of AI
 


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]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 12:41:42 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ Ben Sasse may not know exactly how much more time God has for him here on earth, but he sure is using whatever time he does have to spread truth and wisdom. On today’s Capital Record we look at Sasse’s recent op-ed in the WSJ and his contrarian approach to the AI tech revolution. In this transformative technological moment, Ben doesn’t see a need to “get with the algorithms” but rather an opportunity to “re-discover the virtues.” And he knows just where to go to find them.

Show notes:
Habits for Humanity in the Age of AI
 


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]]> Episode 299: Ben Sasse Writes About Kids and Technology David L. Bahnsen 00:12:40 artificial intelligence, ben sasse, national review, free markets false full 302 9e490050-a805-41c2-af6d-b9609d8cef8f Episode 298: Asymmetric Advantages for Human Flourishing David is joined this week by U.S. energy industry legend and pioneer, Charif Souki. Hear not only his incredible story as a leading force in the shale revolution but also get the lay of the land in one of the great stories of our time: U.S. energy dominance. All at once this episode will remind you of the role robust capital markets play in the cause of free enterprise and reiterate the most important business principles that matter. A truly special Capital Record!


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]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen, Charif Souki) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ David is joined this week by U.S. energy industry legend and pioneer, Charif Souki. Hear not only his incredible story as a leading force in the shale revolution but also get the lay of the land in one of the great stories of our time: U.S. energy dominance. All at once this episode will remind you of the role robust capital markets play in the cause of free enterprise and reiterate the most important business principles that matter. A truly special Capital Record!


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]]> Episode 298: Asymmetric Advantages for Human Flourishing David L. Bahnsen, Charif Souki 00:46:40 lng, markets, liquid natural gas, charif souki, national review, free markets, u.s. energy dominance false full 301 12cd0ac9-393f-45b7-aed9-585464cfbb66 Episode 297: Two Bankruptcies for the Price of One? American capital markets are celebrated on this podcast -- as they should be by anyone who values a free and virtuous society. Rule of law is a vital component to upholding the effect strong capital markets have on our economy. The DOJ blocking of a Jet Blue acquisition of Spirit Airlines did not avoid two bankruptcies -- it created one. And on today’s podcast, we prove it.


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]]> Tue, 5 May 2026 12:41:00 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ American capital markets are celebrated on this podcast -- as they should be by anyone who values a free and virtuous society. Rule of law is a vital component to upholding the effect strong capital markets have on our economy. The DOJ blocking of a Jet Blue acquisition of Spirit Airlines did not avoid two bankruptcies -- it created one. And on today’s podcast, we prove it.


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]]> Episode 297: Two Bankruptcies for the Price of One? David L. Bahnsen 00:15:01 markets, conservative, jetblue, spirit airlines, national review, free markets false full 300 c49c09b5-e814-4bcf-bf3b-039945bb2a40 Episode 296: Spirit Airlines and Spirited Government Ineptness If only there was a way to avoid taxpayers now bailing out a failed private enterprise whose pricing model cannot work in this economy? Well, there was -- it was a merger with a more capitalized and established brand name airline, only the same government about to spend your tax dollars on a failed private business with no national security connections whatsoever was the same one who blocked the private markets solution that would have been a winner for everyone. Now, instead of everyone winning, we literally get everyone losing -- and I mean everyone. But nobody is losing more than those arguing that increased government stewardship of the economy is a good idea. There is no bankruptcy deep enough for the intellectual rot of that position.


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]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:31 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ If only there was a way to avoid taxpayers now bailing out a failed private enterprise whose pricing model cannot work in this economy? Well, there was -- it was a merger with a more capitalized and established brand name airline, only the same government about to spend your tax dollars on a failed private business with no national security connections whatsoever was the same one who blocked the private markets solution that would have been a winner for everyone. Now, instead of everyone winning, we literally get everyone losing -- and I mean everyone. But nobody is losing more than those arguing that increased government stewardship of the economy is a good idea. There is no bankruptcy deep enough for the intellectual rot of that position.


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]]> Episode 296: Spirit Airlines and Spirited Government Ineptness David L. Bahnsen 00:11:01 airline bailout, markets, government bailout, spirit airlines, national review, free markets false full 299 f85401e8-b1ab-46a9-ab26-789d7da14d6e Episode 295: Legal Reform as the Supply-Side Issue of Our Day David concluded an 18-month research project and interviews with a dozen attorneys and judges with a lengthy piece on the the disaster of our current legal system. In today’s Capital Record he offers a dozen reform ideas that are desperately needed, and concludes with one that is more important than all of them put together. Hint: It doesn’t involve the judicial system.

Show Notes: David’s National Review article, "The Next Supply-Side Battle"


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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:44:34 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ David concluded an 18-month research project and interviews with a dozen attorneys and judges with a lengthy piece on the the disaster of our current legal system. In today’s Capital Record he offers a dozen reform ideas that are desperately needed, and concludes with one that is more important than all of them put together. Hint: It doesn’t involve the judicial system.

Show Notes: David’s National Review article, "The Next Supply-Side Battle"


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]]> Episode 295: Legal Reform as the Supply-Side Issue of Our Day David L. Bahnsen 00:21:35 markets, conservative, legal, national review, free markets false full 298 b46d32d8-b405-4920-a342-c957da642583 Episode 294: Viktor Orbán’s Loss Is a Gain for the Cause of Free Enterprise The political world was abuzz Sunday night at the devastating defeat pro-Putin post-liberal, Viktor Orbán, suffered in Hungary’s national election. Some on the American right have mistakenly cozied up to Orbán, finding some compatibility with his occasional messages about social values. But alas, even beyond the confused moral messaging, what did Orbán in is what will do all “new right” illiberals in -- a disdain for the freedom and opportunity of a market economy.


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]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:07:28 +0000 studio@nationalreview.com (David L. Bahnsen) https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/capital-record/ The political world was abuzz Sunday night at the devastating defeat pro-Putin post-liberal, Viktor Orbán, suffered in Hungary’s national election. Some on the American right have mistakenly cozied up to Orbán, finding some compatibility with his occasional messages about social values. But alas, even beyond the confused moral messaging, what did Orbán in is what will do all “new right” illiberals in -- a disdain for the freedom and opportunity of a market economy.


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]]> Episode 294: Viktor Orbán’s Loss Is a Gain for the Cause of Free Enterprise David L. Bahnsen 00:11:27 hungary election, viktor orbán, national review, free markets false full 297