Here’s a sample from my 90-video government course for the Ron Paul Curriculum . Want this course? You can get it a la carte from me , you can get it as part of the Ron Paul Curriculum , or you can get it as a gold or platinum listener of my show . Remember: if you plan to join the Ron Paul… Read More
Archives for August 2015
Ep. 472 Wind and Solar, and Carbon Taxes: The Trouble with Leftist Energy Policy
Wind and solar power are at the heart of Bernie Sanders’ energy policy, as is a tax on carbon emissions. We uncover the truth about all this in today’s episode. About the Guest Rob Bradley is founder and CEO of the Institute for Energy Research,… Read More
Ep. 471 What’s Wrong with Bernie Sanders’ Demand for More Fringe Benefits for Workers?
Tom DiLorenzo returns to the show to discuss the problems with Sanders’ demand for more paid vacation time, sick leave, and family leave. DiLorenzo also challenges the conventional narrative about labor unions. You’ll feel sorry for Bernie when it’s all over. Nah, probably you won’t.… Read More
Ron Paul Curriculum Sample: The Cathedrals (Western Civ I)
Here’s a sample from “Western Civilization to 1492,” my 180-video course for the Ron Paul Curriculum . Want this course? You can get it a la carte from me , you can get it as part of the Ron Paul Curriculum , or you can get it as a gold or platinum listener of my show . Remember: if you plan to join… Read More
Ep. 470 Debate, Murphy vs. Block: May Libertarians Accept Government Money?
Should libertarians ever take government funds? Another question that divides the libertarian world. Two show regulars are here for another exciting debate! About the Guests Robert P. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University. He is the author of numerous books (see below), including… Read More
Ep. 469 Frederic Bastiat: Slayer of Fallacies
Frederic Bastiat, who wrote two centuries ago, got to the heart of so many of the economic fallacies that plague us today. He’s a thrill to read. In this episode I give an overview of his ideas. This is taken from my lesson on Bastiat… Read More
Ep. 468 Rand Paul: Yes or No? Walter Block and Scott Horton Debate
Should libertarians support Rand Paul? This question continues to divide the libertarian world. Two important figures from that world hash it out in this exciting debate! About the Guests Walter Block holds an endowed chair in economics at Loyola University New Orleans. He is the author… Read More
Ep. 467 The Truth About Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, and Other Myths Refuted
Larry Reed joins us once again to discuss common myths and misconceptions about the free society: Sinclair’s The Jungle, state education, Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, and more! About the Guest Larry Reed is president of the Foundation for Economic Education. Book Discussed Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism Guest’s Website Foundation for Economic Education Special… Read More
Ron Paul Curriculum Sample: The Thought of Frederic Bastiat
Below is one of the 165 videos in my Ron Paul Curriculum course Western Civilization from 1493. Want this course? You can get it a la carte from me , you can get it as part of the Ron Paul Curriculum , or you can get it as a gold or platinum listener of my show . Remember: if you plan to join… Read More
Ep. 466 What Is Entrepreneurship, and Can It be Taught?
Can entrepreneurship be taught or is it an inherent trait? Matthew McCaffrey joins Tom to discuss it in today’s episode. About the Guest Matthew McCaffrey is Lecturer in Enterprise at the University of Manchester. Faculty Page Dr. Matthew McCaffrey Paper Discussed “ Bridging the Gap between Entrepreneurship Teaching and Economics ” by Matthew McCaffrey Related Articles “ A Theory of Political Entrepreneurship… Read More