Ron Paul returns to the show to discuss the foundations of libertarianism — along with Connor Boyack, author of a new children’s book that features a character based on Dr. Paul. We also get a glimpse into the Paul household. Lots of fun! About the… Read More
Archives for March 2017
Ep. 880 My Responses to the Social Justice Warriors
I joined Marc Clair on his Lions of Liberty podcast to discuss common objections to the market, plus the plague of the Social Justice Warrior. I defend myself against a drama queen on Facebook, too. Original Podcast Lions of Liberty Free Book Discussed Sane Space: Libertarian Dispatches from Bizarro America Free Resources! 1) Free guide… Read More
Ep. 879 Is There a Case for Bearishness? (Are We Always Bearish?)
Some economic numbers today look pretty good, so is there a case for bearishness? At the same time, aren’t Austrian-influenced investors always bearish? We sort it all out in today’s episode. About the Guest Kevin Duffy is a principal of Bearing Asset Management , which he co-founded in… Read More
Ep. 878 Anarchism in Ireland: The History Nobody Knows
The legal system that prevailed in Ireland for thousands of years was radically different from what we are familiar with today, with our monopoly judges and emphasis on retribution over restitution. But if you were to ask the average American about any of this, the… Read More
Ep. 877 Why the Health Care Bill Failed, and What It Means for the Future
Donald Trump suffered a setback last week when the American Health Care Act lacked the votes to pass. Here’s a great discussion of why it failed and what its failure means for the future. About the Guest Daniel McCarthy is a regular contributor to The… Read More
Thousandth Episode Ideas
Have any ideas for what I might do for episode 1,000 of the Tom Woods Show, which is coming up later this year? Please share them here, and thank you.
So Your Friends Think You’re a Terrible Person Because You’re a Libertarian
The intolerable left-liberal columnist Mike Royko once said, “It’s much harder to be a liberal than a conservative. Why? Because it’s easier to give someone a finger than a helping hand.” In my secret Facebook group (accessible to the show’s supporting listeners ), people are taking turns… Read More
Carnage Everywhere: Retail Stores, Newspapers, Universities
You may have seen the headlines: Payless is about to announce bankruptcy, and (to no one’s surprise) Sears is doubtful it can continue. Meanwhile, I just read this first-person account, which doesn’t strike me as out of the ordinary: I have friends who work in… Read More
Ep. 876 The Inequality Hucksters
Inequality is the battering ram the left is using these days to justify all kinds of programs of intervention. In this episode we drive a stake through its heart. About the Guest Leon Louw is co-founder and executive director of the South Africa-based Free Market Foundation . Guest’s… Read More
Ep. 875 Taxation Isn’t Theft Because It’s Not Your Money
Philosopher Philip Goff argues that you have no moral claim to the money you earn on the market, because its distribution of money is arbitrary. We hit back. About the Guest David Gordon holds a Ph.D. in intellectual history from UCLA, and is a senior… Read More
