With things getting crazier and more disturbing by the day, we need to think seriously about building our own institutions. In this episode I give Liberty Classroom, my educational subscription website, as an example. But the time may come for some of us where the… Read More
Ep. 1871 The Economic Fallout of 2020
Our old friend John Tamny of RealClearMarkets.com joins us to discuss the economic folly that accompanied the coronavirus panic. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from 2500+ nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less. Get a 7-day free trial… Read More
Ep. 1870 Saifedean Ammous on Bitcoin, Present and Future
The great Saifedean Ammous joins us to discuss current trends in Bitcoin, whether it’s in a “bubble,” what its advantages are, what the future may hold, and why all of this should matter to libertarians. Guest’s Book The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking Guest’s Courses Saifedean.com (coupon code TOMWOODS gets you 20% off) Listener Website… Read More
Ep. 1869 The Tom Woods Secrets
In this episode, podcaster James Jenneman (of Blackbird with James Jenneman) draws out quite a bit from ol’ Woods about my books and work, the virus craziness (not too much about that, though), my productivity, mindset advice, my secret business adviser, the problem of making… Read More
Ep. 1868 Dave Smith on Vaccine Passports
Dave Smith, host of Part of the Problem, joins us to discuss vaccine passports and the response from the Libertarian Party and two of its state affiliates. Related Links Libertarian Party Mises Caucus Mises Caucus Event in Pittsburgh Video Dave Likes Guest’s Podcast Part Of The Problem Guest’s Comedy Special Libertas Guest’s Website ComicDaveSmith.com Guest’s Twitter @ComicDaveSmith Free Resources! 1) Free guide… Read More
Ep. 1867 How Poor Countries Become Rich
What is the process by which countries develop economically? It used to be assumed that government-to-government transfers were indispensable. That view has fallen somewhat out of favor, but there are still plenty of errors in the way some economists think about this question. Shawn Ritenour,… Read More
Ep. 1866 The Anthony Fauci Phenomenon
Anthony Fauci, although perhaps known to public health specialists and an advisor to numerous White Houses, was largely unknown to the American public until early 2020. Since then, his stature has been elevated to the point that many people equate his name with science itself,… Read More
Ep. 1865 The Twenty-Five Minute Case Against the 2020 (and 2021) Insanity
The heroic Nick Hudson of Pandata.org (Pandemics — Data and Analytics) recently spoke at an investment conference held by South Africa’s BizNews.com and laid out the point-by-point case against the insanity. Sponsor BetterHelp offers professional counseling online at affordable prices. Get matched with your own licensed, professional… Read More
Ep. 1864 Gene Epstein on More Bad Arguments for the Minimum Wage
Gene Epstein joins us to refute a Dean Baker article claiming that another reason to raise the minimum wage is that it has not kept pace with increases in productivity. Gene has the numbers, as usual. Sponsor If you’re tired of doom and gloom in… Read More
Ep. 1863 Amazing Innovations — Stymied by Regulators
Patrick Reasonover joins me to discuss They Say It Can’t Be Done, a documentary about four extraordinary innovations — for example, a 3D printing technology with the potential to eliminate the organ waitlist — that have run into a common roadblock: regulation. Sponsor BetterHelp offers professional… Read More
