Amtrak doesn’t need still more money. It needs to be cut off completely. It makes no economic sense, it will always be a boondoggle, and it is the classic example of the total arbitrariness of government spending. Articles Discussed “ Stop Bleating About Crumbling Infrastructure ,” by David Stockman “ Amtrak: A National Hazard at any Speed… Read More
Archives for May 2015
Ep. 404 Conscientious Objectors: Their Fascinating History, and Their Role Today
Tom discusses the tradition of conscientious objection to war: its history, and its ongoing relevance. About the Guest Bill Galvin is a Vietnam-era conscientious objector, and Counseling Coordinator at the Center on Conscience & War. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and sits… Read More
Ep. 403 Austrian Microeconomics: Where the Critics Go Wrong
Jeff Herbener and Tom review Bryan Caplan’s article “Why I Am Not an Austrian Economist.” About the Guest Jeffrey M. Herbener is chairman of the department of economics at Grove City College and associate editor of the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics . Article Discussed “ Why I Am Not an Austrian Economist ,” by Bryan Caplan… Read More
Ep. 402 Five Ways the State Is Stiffing the Young
The so-called millennials were all too happy to pull the lever for Obama, but the President represents everything that’s making their lives miserable. Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins me to discuss the problems, and what if anything can be done. About the Guest Diana Furchtgott-Roth is the… Read More
Ep. 401 Liberty Through Entrepreneurship: The Case for Ditching the 9-5 Grind
Tom talks to business trainer and talk show host Josh Tolley about entrepreneurship, personal freedom, and how to get started. About the Guest Josh Tolley hosts the Josh Tolley Show every weekday from 10:00am until noon Eastern Time. Guest’s Books Evangelpreneur Quit Your Job or Die Guest’s Website JoshTolley.com Guest’s Show Josh Tolley Show Show’s Facebook Josh Tolley Show Guest’s… Read More
Ep. 400 Ayn Rand: The Good and the Bad
Finally, on episode 400, Tom — joined by guest Michael Malice — discusses Ayn Rand: her philosophy, the good and the bad about Rand and her ideas, Objectivism and libertarianism, and more. About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and celebrity ghostwriter. He is… Read More
Ep. 399 Lenin and the Russian Revolution: Institutionalized Insanity
Tom discusses the Russian Revolution and its horrific aftermath, including the real-life consequences of instituting communist policy. Book Mentioned A Concise History of the Russian Revolution , by Richard Pipes Related Episodes Ep. 133 The Last Soviet Defector? (Yuri Maltsev) Ep. 118 Boom and Bust: The Cause (David Howden) Ep. 91 No, Marx Was Wrong (Peter Klein) Ep. 90 Was… Read More
Ep. 398 Free Trade and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Richard Ebeling makes the case for free trade, and for skepticism about the Trans-Pacific Partnershp currently being negotiated. About the Guest Richard Ebeling, past president of the Foundation for Economic Education, is BB&T Distinguished Professor of Ethics and Free Enterprise Leadership at The Citadel in… Read More
Ep. 397 The Fed: The Lifeblood of the Empire
Here’s the speech I gave at Ron Paul’s Rally for the Republic in 2008. He held this event down the street from the Republican National Convention, which was in the process that week of nominating John McCain. Speaking at this extraordinary event was one of… Read More
Ep. 396 Iran Update, Plus: Rand Paul’s Best Strategy
Scott Horton joins Tom to look at the ongoing controversy over the Iran nuclear agreement. Plus, Tom and Scott discuss the strategy that makes the most sense for Rand Paul. About the Guest Scott Horton is the host of Antiwar Radio on KPFK 90.7 FM… Read More