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Archives for September 2021
Ep. 1981 Forbidden Thinkers and Their Forbidden Works
In one of my favorite interviews ever, I run through a lightning round of names from our tradition of thought, and describe their key contributions to how we understand the world. Thanks to Keith Knight and his Don’t Tread on Anyone podcast. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes… Read More
Ep. 1980 What to Do When the Cancel Mob Comes for You
You know the usual approach: apologize, beg for mercy, explain that you didn’t really mean it, that you’ve “grown” — we’re all drearily familiar with the usual pathetic attempts to avoid judgment from lunatics. It never works. It never, ever works. Life is going to… Read More
Ep. 1979 A Smart College Alternative (Including for Kids Trapped by Vaccine Mandates)
Cameron Sorsby of Praxis outlines a sensible alternative to college, giving young people years of work experience instead of years of debt. And Praxis is doing something special for students who find themselves trapped by sudden vaccine mandates. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community… Read More
Ep. 1978 Reagan Admin’s David Stockman Lays Out a Program for Freedom
You and I complain a lot, and rightly so, but we do of course have a positive program. I asked David Stockman, who was director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan Administration, to outline what specifically we should do if the… Read More
How I Monetize My Haters
One of my most prized possessions is a T-shirt with my friend Eric July on it that says, “Monetize Your Haters.” It is one of the most satisfying things you can do. People hate you and want to make you miserable, but you turn their… Read More
Ep. 1977 Michael Malice on How to Use Social Media
Michael Malice, King of Twitter, has built a large audience in part through his astute use of social media. Sponsor With Egnyte, your small to medium-size business can share files securely, safe from ransomware, and with a user-friendly interface your team will love. Start your… Read More
Ep. 1976 Is AOC the Best Libertarian in Congress? That’s What Left-Leaning Libertarians Say
Left-leaning libertarians have actually been claiming, if you can believe this, that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose worldview is altogether confused and state-centered, is actually the best libertarian in Congress. She is certainly better, they say, than Thomas Massie. Since this is insane, I decided to smash… Read More
Ep. 1975 Entrepreneur Sells Breathable Mask, Big Tech Pounces
Chet Peters, who operates Fake Mask USA, has had to reckon with Big Tech in all its various manifestations while selling to the public an actually breathable mask. Sponsor Cheeky Maiden Soap is a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show… Read More
Ep. 1974 Jay Bhattacharya on Herd Immunity, Seasonal Spikes, and the Return of Rationality
Stanford University’s Jay Bhattacharya returns to the show to discuss the recent southern spike, the prospects for herd immunity, and his grounds for optimism, among much else. Sponsor BitTrust IRA helps you seamlessly and securely add cryptocurrency to your portfolio. It stores your private keys… Read More