Lindsey Graham and Bill Weld have been accusing Donald Trump (and Barack Obama) of “isolationism.” this is such a deranged thing to say that I had to make an episode about it. Articles Discussed “ Reclaiming Republican Foreign Policy ,” Bill Weld“ The ‘Isolationists’ Are Coming! ,” by Daniel Larison“ Weld’s Underwhelming Foreign Policy Alternative, ” by Daniel… Read More
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Ep. 1511 Impeachment: Trump Stonewalls, So What Happens Now?
Kevin Gutzman joins me for some historical/constitutional background on impeachment, how strong the case against Trump is, and what is likely to come of Trump’s refusal to cooperate. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from 2500+ nonfiction books… Read More
Ep. 1510 Syria, Trump, and the Kurds: Scott Horton Tells the Story
The hysteria reached a fever pitch with Trump’s recent announcement about American withdrawal from northern Syria. Scott Horton joins me to explain the real situation, and how a satisfactory arrangement might have been reached had the U.S. government not prevented it. About the Guest Scott… Read More
Ep. 1509 Making Sense of Hate Speech, Hate Crimes, and Free Speech
Gerard Casey joins me to discuss free speech, why we should be absolutists on it, the perils of “hate crime” laws, and much more. Sponsor Harry’s razors, the official razors of the Tom Woods Show, know you’ll love their blades, so they want to give you… Read More
Ep. 1508 My First Battle with the Neocons, and Other War Stories
In this episode I talk a bit about episodes in my own evolution, including the big turning point that red pilled me, how I went from vice president of the Harvard Republicans to (eventually) a libertarian, my first battle with the neocons, and the people… Read More
Ep. 1507 Dave Smith on Libertarian Strategy, the Toughest Libertarian Views to Defend, and More
We conclude Dave Smith Week with questions drawn from the Tom Woods Show Elite, which you can join at SupportingListeners.com. How has he navigated a comedy world and a city that are unsympathetic to his views, to say the least? What libertarian positions does he… Read More
Ep. 1506 Dave Smith on “Cancel Culture” and the Thought Controllers
The new rule, evidently, is that if you joke about anything our overlords have told us is Not Funny, or if you are found to have said something naughty on Twitter ten years ago, you are to be destroyed and all ties with you are… Read More
Ep. 1505 Dave Smith on Comedy
Here Dave takes us into the weeds of comedy itself. How to write a joke (more or less), who’s on Dave’s Mount Rushmore of comedy, who his influences are, and a lot more. Also whether there’s a line, in terms of subject matter, that Dave… Read More
Ep. 1504 Dave Smith: How Screwed Up is the Libertarian Movement Right Now?
The second episode of Dave Smith Week covers the libertarian movement itself, with Dave’s recent Soho Forum debate against Libertarian National Committee chairman Nick Sarwark the springboard for discussion of larger issues. Sponsor Simple Habit is a meditation app that takes five minutes of your… Read More
Ep. 1503 Dave Smith Week Begins: The Making of a Comedian and Libertarian
Dave Smith went from being a stand-up comedian to being a stand-up comedian who also happens to be one of our most articulate and indispensable voices. We get into Dave’s background and turning points in his life. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and… Read More