The demonization of people we disagree with has reached a level of us few of us could have conceived of a generation ago — or indeed even five years ago. Thinking about this reminded me of several other things I think libertarians (and all people,… Read More
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Ep. 1581 The 1619 Project and Race in American History
Phil Magness returns to discuss the sound and unsound aspects of the New York Times’ 1619 Project. Topics include Lincoln and the colonization of the former slaves, the role of slavery in the American Revolution, and slavery’s role in American prosperity. Sponsor This election season,… Read More
Ep. 1580 Libertarian Awesomeness: Greatest Hits of the Tom Woods Show
Ep. 1579 The Constitution Nobody Knows
Mike Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center joins me to discuss what I consider the best short introduction to the real Constitution, as opposed to the one taught in law school and the New York Times. Book Discussed Constitution Owner’s Manual: The Real Constitution Politicians Don’t Want You to Know About Listener Website Mentioned TheDietOracle.com Free Resources! 1) Free… Read More
Ep. 1578 The Mystery of Fascism
David Ramsay Steele discusses the phenomenon of fascism, what it really was, and what’s wrong with using it as a generic term of abuse. Plus: vegetarianism and animal welfare, and why economic growth doesn’t have to mean the consumption of more and more resources. Sponsor… Read More
Ep. 1577 Debate: Should the Fed Be Abolished?
At FreedomFest 2010, Gene Epstein and I debated Warren Coates and John Fund on whether the Federal Reserve should be abolished. Here is that debate! Related Book Our Enemy, the Fed (free eBook) Listener Website Mentioned APoliteSociety.org Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website.… Read More
Ep. 1576 When All Else Fails: The Ethics of Resistance to State Injustice
Princeton University Press published my guest’s book When All Else Fails, on the subject of whether and under what circumstances it is morally legitimate to resist the state with physical force. Not the kind of topic you might expect from an Ivy League university press,… Read More
Ep. 1575 American Secession: Potential for National Breakup?
Law professor F.H. Buckley joins me to discuss his new book American Secession, and why breaking up the United States — or at least implementing one of his lesser proposals — means a happier outcome for everyone. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the… Read More
Ep. 1574 Do Robots Mean a Future of Joblessness?
Antony Sammeroff joins me to discuss his recent Soho Forum debate, in which he argued in the negative, on the resolution: “Robotics will soon lead to widespread joblessness, underemployment, and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few.” Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can… Read More
Ep. 1573 The Exploitation of Labor and Other Union Myths
Legal scholar Mark Pulliam joins me to discuss the commonly believed myths that underlie U.S. labor law. Article Discussed “ The Exploitation of Labor and Other Union Myths ” (PDF) Related Episodes Ep. 1023 Labor History: The Real Story Ep. 1019 Labor Unions: Myths and Facts Ep. 730 Labor Unions Didn’t Bring You This or Any Other Weekend Listener… Read More