What is the relationship between freedom and the stories we tell ourselves? That’s what Brad Birzer explores in this episode that takes us from the ancient Greeks through JRR Tolkien! About the Guest Brad Birzer holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in history at Hillsdale… Read More
Archives for August 2016
Bloggers, Let’s Share Ideas
As you may know, I already have a private Facebook group for people who support the Tom Woods Show via the Supporting Listeners program . Best. Community. Ever. Well, one person in that group just came up with a brilliant idea. Why don’t we take all the good folks… Read More
Ep. 719 Abolish the FBI?
That sounds like the sort of thing a libertarian would say, doesn’t it? But in fact the case against the FBI is pretty darn good, and Ryan McMaken joins me to make that case. About the Guest Ryan McMaken is economics editor and communications director… Read More
Ep. 718 Woods Experiences: College Campuses, Publishers Telling Me What to Say, Teaching My Kids, and Lots More Juicy Stuff
Here’s my recent appearance on the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad. What a blast (so to speak). They asked me lots of things I’ve never been asked before, about when my ethics have been challenged and what I’ve done about it, what I’ve changed my mind… Read More
Ep. 717 Debunking Utopia: Exposing the Myth of Nordic Socialism
The cases of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland are raised by the left as alleged examples of non-market success stories. What’s the real truth? About the Guest Nima Sanandaji is president of the European Centre for Entrepreneurship and Policy Reform, and author of 20… Read More
CNN: If We Remove Her Violent Threats, She Sounds Pretty Good
CNN edited the remarks of the sister of Slyville Smith, whose shooting by a black policeman led a mob of protesters to start burning down various properties in their neighborhood. She’s calling for peace, they said. Except for the part where she urges protesters to… Read More
Out of Episodes? Here’s What to Do
What do you do when you’re out of Tom Woods Show episodes? Other than despair, of course. Answer: check out an up-and-coming libertarian podcast that I also like. Not long ago I mentioned on my own show a new podcast called Libertarians on Fire, hosted… Read More
Ep. 716 How Regulations Affect Our Everyday Lives
The ripple effects of government regulation throughout society go well beyond the famous “seen and unseen” formulation of Frederic Bastiat. Per Bylund helps us trace the full consequences of government regulation and its effects on people’s lives. About the Guest Per Bylund is Assistant Professor… Read More
Ep. 715 Libertarian Musician Leah McHenry Builds an Audience from Zero
Independent musician Leah McHenry, who’s also a libertarian and a homeschooling mom of five, talks about today’s opportunities for musicians and really any independent content creators to build audiences and create full-blown careers. Special Offer Zapable makes it drag-and-drop simple to create mobile apps you can… Read More
Ep. 714 Roundtable on Rothbard, Founder of Libertarianism
One of the most bizarre phenomena within the libertarian movement is the occasional hostility toward Murray Rothbard, the very creator of the libertarian movement and one of the most prolific and accomplished scholars of the twentieth century. In case anyone’s trying to persuade you that… Read More
