The federal government can be limited by the U.S. Constitution, some say. Really? Here’s an overview of critical episodes in American constitutional history. You decide. Host of This Event Mises Institute Book Discussed Who Killed the Constitution? The Fate of American Liberty from World War I to Barack Obama , by Tom Woods and Kevin Gutzman Other Books Mentioned 33 Questions About American History You’re Not Supposed to Ask , by Tom Woods… Read More
Archives for February 2015
Ep. 349 Rothbard on What Happened to the Old Right
Murray Rothbard was so productive that new books of his continued to appear even after his death. I had the privilege of writing the introduction to one of them, and I discuss it in today’s episode. Book Discussed The Betrayal of the American Right , by Murray N. Rothbard (edited with… Read More
Ep. 348 The DUI Racket Revisited
What can and should you do at a DUI checkpoint? Warren Redlich has devised a simple flyer that keeps the cops away and protects you against false accusations and invasions of your privacy. His work is being debated all over the country. Have a listen!… Read More
Ep. 347 What Government Is Doing to Cars
Eric Peters, the libertarian authority on cars (and motorcycles!), returns to answer listener questions about government, cars, maintenance, and more. Issues Discussed Tesla: crony capitalism? What’s the $9800 car we’re not allowed to buy? Can I build my own car to avoid government regulation? What… Read More
Ep. 346 The Fed Caused the Meltdown
Here’s my discussion with Lew Rockwell on the Lew Rockwell Show back in 2009, shortly after the release of Meltdown , my book on the financial crisis that spent ten weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Book Discussed Meltdown: A Free-Market Look at Why the Stock Market Collapsed, the Economy Tanked, and Government Bailouts Will Make Things Worse , by Tom Woods Ron Paul’s… Read More
Ep. 345 Economic Cycles Before the Fed
Critics of the Federal Reserve have to know how to answer this one: we had economic ups and downs before the Fed, so the Fed can’t be solely responsible for economic cycles. That’s what this talk, delivered in a more academic style, is about. Organizer… Read More
Ep. 344 Why Economic Freedom? Here’s Why
Here’s a basic overview of the economic and moral imperatives behind the free market. I think it’s pretty convincing, but then since I’m the speaker, I suppose I would. (No YouTube versions of the episodes from yesterday through Monday, since it would be redundant to… Read More
Ep. 343 What I Told Conservatives About Foreign Policy
Here’s a speech in which the audience was not completely on my side on foreign policy. I wondered if I should bring it up. I then rebuked myself for even asking the question, and went on ahead. Enjoy! Organizer of This Event Tenth Amendment Center Video of This… Read More
Ep. 342 The Truth About the Rehab Industry and 12-Step
Everyone thinks “rehab” and/or 12-step programs are indispensable for recovery from addiction. But according to my guest, their success rates are abysmal and the science behind them is either bogus or nonexistent. About the Guest Dr. Lance Dodes recently retired as assistant clinical professor of… Read More
Ep. 341 Why Iraqi ‘Regime Change’ Was Doomed to Failure
Our guest today says regime change (meant more broadly than the mere removal of Saddam Hussein) and the importation of Western political values into Iraq were the motivating factors behind the 2003 invasion — and that these motivations explain why the result was so catastrophic.… Read More