We’re taught that Alexander Hamilton is one of the indispensable men in the American story. In his new book — released just today — How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America, historian Brion McClanahan takes on this historical icon. In today’s discussion we focus in particular… Read More
Archives for September 2017
BONUS Ep. 1002 Michael Cheney: Picking the Brain of One of the World’s Most Successful Affiliate Marketers
Michael Cheney is one of the most successful and sought-after affiliate marketers in the world. (That means he earns commissions selling other people’s products online.) He’s also the guy I’ve learned more from as an affiliate marketer myself than anyone else. We discuss his successes… Read More
Ep. 1001 Rothbard on Strategy: Need We Abandon Principle to Be Successful?
One group of libertarians accuses a second group of being sellouts. The second group accuses the first group of being purists who make any progress toward the free society possible. Murray N. Rothbard, known in his day as Mr. Libertarian, had something to say about… Read More
Ep. 999 “Limited Government” Isn’t Good Enough
Gerard Casey, professor emeritus of philosophy at University College, Dublin, discusses society without the state. Book Discussed Libertarian Anarchy: Against the State Related Episodes Ep. 939 Do We Need the State for Defense? (Bob Murphy) Ep. 938 Law Without the State? (Bob Murphy) Ep. 878 Anarchism in Ireland: The History Nobody Knows (Kevin Flanagan) Ep. 507 Anarcho-Capitalism or… Read More
Ep. 998 Against the Haters: The Brilliance of Hans-Hermann Hoppe
Hans-Hermann Hoppe is one of the most significant libertarian thinkers in the world today. Murray Rothbard could not say enough about his brilliance. Unfortunately, his detractors (and even many of his supporters) have never actually read him. So Stephan Kinsella and I devoted this episode… Read More
Snitch Tries to Ruin Conductor’s Life Over “Racist Joke”
Today’s Tom Woods Letter, which all the influential people receive every weekday. Be one of them . Well, we made it through Irma safely and with no property damage (or even power outages!). So it’s back to the grind for me. Over the weekend, this happened: Acclaimed British conductor… Read More
Ep. 997 Ron Paul and His Enemies
I discuss the fractured “liberty movement,” the increasing attacks on Ron Paul, and why Dr. Paul matters — a point that the youngsters, who didn’t experience the presidential campaigns, may not know. Sponsor No more ill-fitting suits off the $99 clearance rack. Get a beautiful… Read More
Ep. 996 Gab, the Social Media Platform Where You Can (Gasp!) Say What You Want
Andrew Torba, creator of the free-speech social media platform Gab, joins me to discuss fighting back against the big companies’ ideological jihad against people and institutions expressing unapproved opinions. Website Discussed Gab.ai Tom’s Gab account gab.ai/tomwoods The Contra Cruise Join us October 15-22 for an unforgettable week at sea! Free… Read More
BONUS Ep. 995 This Mom’s Website Pays the Bills for Her Family — and Five Others
Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com is an incredible online success story: her wellness site makes a very nice profit, and allows her to work from home. She has a blog, a podcast, a members’ area, an email newsletter, and her own products, so you can learn from… Read More
Ep. 994 Food and Farm Freedom — and How to Do It Yourself
John Moody returns to the show to discuss the latest in food and farm freedom, plus his newest venture, Steader.com, where experts teach people a wide variety of homesteading topics. About the Guest John Moody is executive director of the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund . Sponsor Get a free… Read More
