Once you read Murray Rothbard, you can never look at the world the same way again. In 1992 he delivered the best libertarian speech I have ever heard, so full of insight that I had to devote an entire episode to it. The key questions:… Read More
Archives for August 2021
Ep. 1960 How to Opt Out from the Technocratic State
Derrick Broze joins us to discuss agorism and our present situation, and living as free a life as possible even under difficult constraints. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, technology, and more. Get a free trial of… Read More
Ep. 1959 The Evil “Paleo Strategy,” Which Isn’t and Wasn’t Evil at All, and Made Perfect Sense
We hear from libertarian critics of Ron Paul and Murray Rothbard (yes, such people exist, believe it or not) that they pursued something called “the paleo strategy,” which today is ridiculed and dismissed without actually being addressed or refuted. Tho Bishop of the Mises Institute joins me… Read More
Ep. 1958 The Books You Must Read, Plus Stories, Smackdowns, and Fun
I had a great time talking to Joshua Smith of the Libertarian National Committee (and who hosts Break the Cycle ) on a huge variety of topics, including lots of stuff I’ve never mentioned before. Enjoy! Episode Mentioned Ep. 797 The Real Fidel Castro, Not the Cutesy One Who Made… Read More
Ep. 1957 Politics: the New Religion
Ever since 1789 and the French Revolution, politics in the West has come to resemble a religion with its dogmas, heretics, and messianic language. In our own day, this is especially evident among the “woke” crowd, but the phenomenon itself is an old one. Special… Read More
Ep. 1956 The World Is Closing to the Unvaccinated; Can We Reverse It?
We’re hearing about various places introducing “vaccine passports.” We’ve also heard about places phasing them out. Is there anything we can do? Sponsor Cheeky Maiden Soap is a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other… Read More
Ep. 1955 Medical Freedom and All Your Freedoms: Anthony Welti Goes Cross Country to Defy the Narrative
Liberty activist Anthony Welti has taken to the road to go cross country spreading what he’s learned about winning votes, raising money, and persuading people of our ideas. He’s been excellent and outspoken on the vaccine passport nonsense and indeed the entire COVID regime. Sponsor… Read More
Ep. 1954 American Indians, Slavery, and Freedom: An Untold Chapter of American History
Joseph Cotto joins us to discuss his study of the Seminoles (and slavery) in American history, in a story few Americans know. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from thousands of nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less.… Read More
Ep. 1953 What American Health Care Needs: More Capitalism
Murray Sabrin, who taught finance at Ramapo College for many years, joins us to explain how we take the dysfunctional American health care system and transform it into one that produces excellent care at affordable prices. The main ingredient in this transformation: capitalism. Sponsor BitTrust… Read More
Ep. 1952 Scott Horton on What Just Happened in Afghanistan
Scott Horton joins us to discuss the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, the specifics of how it was done, and the content of Joe Biden’s speech to the nation. Sponsor Harry’s, the official razor of the Tom Woods Show, is offering its Starter Set — five-blade… Read More
