Princeton University Press published my guest’s book When All Else Fails, on the subject of whether and under what circumstances it is morally legitimate to resist the state with physical force. Not the kind of topic you might expect from an Ivy League university press,… Read More
Ep. 1575 American Secession: Potential for National Breakup?
Law professor F.H. Buckley joins me to discuss his new book American Secession, and why breaking up the United States — or at least implementing one of his lesser proposals — means a happier outcome for everyone. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the… Read More
Ep. 1574 Do Robots Mean a Future of Joblessness?
Antony Sammeroff joins me to discuss his recent Soho Forum debate, in which he argued in the negative, on the resolution: “Robotics will soon lead to widespread joblessness, underemployment, and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few.” Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can… Read More
Ep. 1573 The Exploitation of Labor and Other Union Myths
Legal scholar Mark Pulliam joins me to discuss the commonly believed myths that underlie U.S. labor law. Article Discussed “ The Exploitation of Labor and Other Union Myths ” (PDF) Related Episodes Ep. 1023 Labor History: The Real Story Ep. 1019 Labor Unions: Myths and Facts Ep. 730 Labor Unions Didn’t Bring You This or Any Other Weekend Listener… Read More
Ep. 1572 Appeasing the Left Is a Fool’s Errand
In this potpourri solo episode I hit on several issues. First, is it fair to draw conclusions about Bernie Sanders and his campaign on the basis of violent, pro-gulag remarks from one of his field coordinators (as recorded by Project Veritas)? Then I review a… Read More
Ep. 1571 Can You Avoid Being a “Wage Slave”?
Last week a discussion thread in my Supporting Listeners group discussed the pros and cons of traditional employment versus working for oneself, particularly online. Good points were raised all around, so I decided to continue the discussion on this episode, with my guest and me… Read More
Ep. 1570 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the American Economic Association Meeting
Mark Skousen, an author and college professor whose investment newsletter Forecasts & Strategies is celebrating its 40th year, joins me to discuss what he saw at the recent American Economic Association meeting, including some 41 sessions on gender bias and sex discrimination, along with discussion… Read More
Ep. 1569 Murray Rothbard and the Betrayal of the American Right
The Betrayal of the American Right is a book that appeared more than a decade after the death of its author, Murray N. Rothbard, known in his lifetime as “Mr. Libertarian.” I had the privilege of writing the introduction to the book when it was… Read More
Ep. 1568 Scott Horton on the Killing of Soleimani
The strike that took out Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was cheered by a great many Americans, including some who ordinarily speak out against the U.S. government’s foreign interventions. If this wasn’t a righteous killing, what would be? Scott Horton joins me for perspective. Sponsor Save… Read More
Ep. 1567 Jeff Deist on the Trouble with Libertarian Technocrats
Jeff and I talk about a much-discussed recent article by George Mason University’s Tyler Cowen, which finds merit in the market system but insists we recognize and appreciate the value of the state. Well, we ain’t doing it. Article Discussed “ What libertarianism has become and will become — State Capacity Libertarianism, ” Tyler Cowen Free… Read More
