(This was today’s daily email. Click here to get daily awesomeness.) I’ll bet you know what I’m talking about. It’s antidiscrimination law, or “public accommodation.” Oh my goodness, do they not want to talk about that. Legalizing pot is A-OK, but if they said business owners shouldn’t be… Read More
Archives for June 2016
Ep. 675 The Failure of Socialism in Venezuela
Fashionable leftist opinion in the U.S. held that Venezuela was a great example of modern socialism, and which was having very good results. Where are they now? Mark Perry and I discuss the fiasco and the fools. About the Guest Mark Perry is a professor… Read More
Our Most Brutal Takedown of Krugman Yet
We were late with the most recent episode of Contra Krugman — I’d been traveling so much I just didn’t have my bearings. And as Bob helpfully points out: if anything ever goes wrong with the Contra Krugman podcast, assume it’s Tom’s fault. I hope the… Read More
Ep. 674 When the Police Pull You Over
Why do you suppose the officer asks, “Do you know why I stopped you today?” Why doesn’t he just say, “Hey, you were speeding”? He’s looking to get you to volunteer information. That’s the kind of thing we discuss in today’s episode. About the Guest… Read More
Libertarians: Here’s Your Safe Space
If ever a group needed a “safe space,” we’re it. Everywhere we go, we’re confronted with ideas diametrically opposed to our own. Most of the time — and especially in school — our views aren’t acknowledged at all. Or when they are, they’re presented in… Read More
Ep. 673 It’s Better for You Peons to Drive 55, Says Hillary: More on Cars and Liberty with Eric Peters
Libertarian car expert Eric Peters returns to the show to discuss the 55 mph speed limit and its rationales, the Blue Lives Matter movement, and much more from the world of cars and liberty. About the Guest Eric Peters is the libertarian authority on cars,… Read More
Ep. 672 Is Johnson/Weld a Good Ticket for the Libertarian Party?
What’s the best way forward for the Libertarian Party? There’s some pretty strong medicine in this one, especially toward the end. Key point: product differentiation. We’re not 30% different from Republicans and Democrats. We’re certainly not “fiscally conservative and socially liberal.” So what are we?… Read More
