The Lara-Murphy Report Podcast
Episode 74: Carlos Lara Explains His Absence, and How He’s Back in the Saddle
September 9, 2019Bob and Carlos return from their summer hiatus to bring listeners up to speed. Carlos had a medical issue that occurred in June, which he explains in the episode. After describing what happened, Carlos ties his experience to the broader condition of medical care in the United States: it’s top-notch, but very expensive.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Bob’s post on the inverted yield curve.
- How to subscribe to the Lara-Murphy Report.
The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.
Episode 73: Dr. Keith Smith Tells Doctors and Patients How to Secede From the Broken Health Care and Insurance System
June 12, 2019While this was an interview Murphy conducted on his own podcast, it is relevant to Lara-Murphy Show listeners. Keith Smith is an anesthesiologist and founder of the Oklahoma Surgery Center and the Free Market Medical Association. His group is doing for health care what the Nelson Nash Institute is doing for the financial sector.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Bob Murphy Show, ep 37 (with links to items discussed in the episode).
- The Surgery Center of Oklahoma.
The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.
Episode 72: IBC “Jumbo” Policies, Trusts, and the Estate Tax
June 8, 2019Bob asks Carlos to elaborate on the changing estate tax laws and how that could affect long-term planning, even with the excellent tax advantages of IBC.
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The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.
Episode 71: Shadow Banking and the Real Estate Market
May 2, 2019Bob asks Carlos to discuss his April 2019 article for the Lara-Murphy Report. Carlos explains how “shadow banking” has become the dominant source of mortgage lending in the United States. He explains this trend and its implications for real estate investors.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The business owner seminar in Nashville, TN on May 10, 2019.
- Sample issues and subscription details for the Lara-Murphy Report.
The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.
Episode 70: IBC and the Business Owner, Part 3 of 3
April 11, 2019Carlos and Bob finish their 3-part series explaining Austrian economics and IBC specifically for the business owner. The series is tied to the upcoming IBC Business Owner Seminar to be held on May 10, 2019, in Nashville, TN. In this episode, they discuss Carlos’ typical approach to helping a business in distress. They also discuss Carlos’ research on the Dodd-Frank Act and whether the revisions under the Trump Administration affect Carlos’ warnings about a “bail-in” during the next crash.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The IBC Business Owner Seminar on May 10, 2019, in Nashville.
- Bob gives a biographical sketch of Carlos’ discovery of Austrian economics and the business cycle.
The audio production for this episode was provided by Podsworth Media.