What’s the worst thing in the world, you ask? Moving. In less than two weeks we’ll be moving from Topeka, Kansas, to central Florida. And all the stuff I have to do between now and then is overwhelming. So I’m afraid for the next few… Read More
Archives for June 2016
Ep. 689 How to Answer Salon’s Anti-Libertarian Cliches
When Salon.com attacks libertarianism, it’s always the same old arguments. Here’s how I answer them. Special Offer Learn the history and economics they didn’t teach you at Tom’s Liberty Classroom. Take $20 off a yearly subscription with coupon code SMASH, and $100 of a lifetime… Read More
Ep. 688 From Leftist to Nullification Champion: Michael Boldin and the Tenth Anniversary of the Tenth Amendment Center
Tenth Amendment Center founder and executive director Michael Boldin discusses successes, failures, and what he’s learned from both, on the occasion of the center’s tenth anniversary. This one guy has had a greater impact than entire think-tanks, so we should learn from him. (And since… Read More
My Flaws
My 13-year-old has me reading The Mysterious Benedict Society, a New York Times bestselling work of fiction. I sure can relate to the bookish 11-year-old Reynie Muldoon, who, having used the word “enjoyable” to describe a book he was reading, was predictably taunted for the rest of the day.… Read More
Ep. 687 The Woods Life Story You’ve Never Heard: Successes, Failures, and Faults I’ve Never Admitted To
Ep. 686 We Don’t Need the Fed, a Central Planning Agency
John Tamny and I discuss the Fed and its record, along with money, credit, and the economy in general. We also get into a dispute over fractional-reserve banking. Check it out! About the Guest John Tamny is editor of RealClearMarkets . Sponsor I’m not overwhelmed by… Read More
Should We Destroy Industrial Civilization? (No)
This morning I came across the kind of person I had previously thought was the stuff of right-wing folklore. No, they’re real. Evidently among my Facebook friends I have someone who converted from anarcho-capitalism to “green anarchism” or something. Today I learned that “civilization” is… Read More
Ep. 685 Roundtable: The Libertarian Party, Its Present and Future
Today four guests of varying perspectives — Jeff Deist, Dr. Mary Ruwart, Tom Mullen, and Jason Rink — join me to discuss the Libertarian Party and the prospects for the Johnson/Weld ticket. About the Guests Mary Ruwart is a research scientist and former presidential nominee… Read More
Ep. 684 Debate on Free Trade, with Bob Murphy and Vox Day
Several days ago I moderated a very interesting and productive debate on the subject of free trade between two very sharp guys. Attendees raved about it. I hope you will, too. Special Offer Learn the history and economics they didn’t teach you at Tom’s Liberty Classroom.… Read More
Ep. 683 Rapper Turns Rothbardian
Eric July says he was into gangs and lots of bad stuff, and then he read Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams, and ultimately became an anarcho-capitalist. Not exactly your run-of-the-mill conversion story. We discuss his ideas and his music in today’s episode. About the Guest… Read More