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The Ultimate AssistAuthor: The Ultimate Assist
John Stockton and Dr. Ken Ruettgers host The Ultimate Assist Podcast along with special guests that have frontline experience and knowledgable expertise in the medical freedom space. As technology advances and social institutions grow more powerful, we hope you will inform your voice and use it to restore and maintain our medical freedoms now and into the future. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#77: Is America Still the Land of Freedom? — with Mark Skousen
Episode 77
Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
On this week’s episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with economist, author, professor, and FreedomFest founder Mark Skousen for a wide-ranging conversation about freedom, capitalism, socialism, healthcare, inflation, and the future of America.Mark brings a rare combination of economic expertise and optimism to a time when many Americans are worried about government overreach, rising costs, cultural division, and whether the American Dream is still alive.The conversation begins with a provocative question:Is America still the land of freedom — or are we just good at pretending?From there, Mark explains why he still believes America’s entrepreneurial spirit remains alive, despite growing regulation, taxation, and political pressure. He points to the success of American companies, the importance of free markets, and the ability of individuals and businesses to move, compete, build, and innovate as evidence that liberty still has power. John, Ken, and Mark also dive into: Why socialism continues to appeal to younger generations The difference between “democratic capitalism” and democratic socialism Why profit sharing, stock options, and employee ownership may be better answers than government redistribution How healthcare could be improved through market-based solutions What America can learn from Singapore’s healthcare system Why inflation is not inevitable, but often the result of policy decisions The danger of executive orders and centralized power Why economic freedom remains one of the clearest predictors of prosperity Mark also shares the story behind FreedomFest, which he describes as a gathering focused not on “who is right,” but what is right — bringing together people interested in liberty, economics, health, technology, film, philosophy, and practical solutions.Whether you agree with him or not, Mark Skousen offers a hopeful but urgent reminder:Freedom does not preserve itself.🎙️ Episode #77: Is America Still the Land of Freedom? — with Mark SkousenAvailable on Rumble, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Support the show
