Neoconservative commentator Jonah Goldberg says we shouldn’t use the term “neoconservative” anymore. Paul Gottfried and I are having none of it, and we spend this episode explaining the origins and ideas of the neocons, and how they came to eclipse everyone else on the right.… Read More
Archives for January 2016
Missed Our Entrepreneurship Webinar? Here’s the Replay
If you missed our webinar on online entrepreneurship, click here for the replay, which will be up for several more days. Chris Record, my special guest, donated $2000 to Antiwar.com as a gesture of thanks for the large number of people who turned out. We polled attendees to… Read More
Ep. 573 The Overpopulation Myth (and Mars, Too)
Is overpopulation a real problem? Our guest explains why not. He’s also founder and president of the Mars Society, so you can bet that subject comes up as well…. About the Guest Robert Zubrin, founder and president of the Mars Society and author of many books, holds a… Read More
BONUS Ep. 572 How Can You Monetize a Blog?
Yaro Starak, a successful entrepreneur and blogger who earns a five-figure monthly income through blogging and product creation, discusses how and how not to earn an income as a blogger. Consider this part of my “capitalism in practice, not just in theory” series. About the… Read More
Ep. 571 The FOX Business GOP Debate, Without Rand Paul
Rand Paul was demoted from the upper-tier Republican debate last night, and he decided to boycott the undercard debate and hold a national town hall from Twitter headquarters instead. Meanwhile, Lew and I were stuck watching the debate. But as always, we have great fun… Read More
Ep. 570 How to Respond to North Korea’s Nuclear Bluster
The world’s worst, most totalitarian regime just conducted another nuclear test. What’s the appropriate response? I ask Michael Malice, author of Dear Reader: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Kim Jong Il . Another chilling glimpse inside one of the remaining bastions of communism. About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and celebrity ghostwriter. He is… Read More
Attend Today’s Webinar — $5 to Antiwar.com for Every Live Attendee
I’m holding a webinar today at 3pm ET, and we’re donating $5 to Antiwar.com for every live attendee. How do you like that? From lots of libertarians I get all kinds of pretty songs about the free market, but as soon as you talk to them about the… Read More
Ep. 569 Is Humanitarian Intervention a Good Idea?
Here’s one of the big issues libertarians have to deal with: wouldn’t you favor military intervention to prevent some horrifying atrocity? Laurie Calhoun joins me to take on this hard question. About the Guest Laurie Calhoun is a Research Fellow of the Independent Institute . Join Our… Read More
Ep. 568 Why Were the 1970s So Bad? Federal Reserve, I’m Looking in Your Direction
The 1970s were a time of economic stagnation — but why, and just how bad was it? The full truth in today’s episode — plus lots more stuff about the unfortunate ’70s. Enjoy! Where This Episode Came From LibertyClassroom.com Join Our Live Webinar! Entrepreneur and Ron… Read More
Ep. 567 FAA Wants to Regulate Your Flying Toys; Show Listener Helps Overturn Crazy Law
The FAA has gone berserk regarding the amount of airspace it wants to regulate. A listener of the Tom Woods Show found that good, old-fashioned ridicule is the best approach when dealing with a ridiculous and unpopular law. About the Guest Dave Thacker is a… Read More