Sheldon Richman returns to continue our discussion of topics from his new book, What Social Animals Owe to Each Other. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and compare rates on life insurance, disability insurance, renters insurance, and health insurance. It’s easy! Check it out:… Read More
Ep. 1733 Phil Labonte on the Fate of Music During Lockdown
Phil Labonte, vocalist for the metal band All That Remains, joins me to discuss the difficulties facing performers during the age of COVID restrictions. Sponsor Take $5 off a trial set from Harry’s — the official razor of the Tom Woods Show — at harrys.com/woods .… Read More
Ep. 1732 The Truth About Kyle Rittenhouse
Opinion has been sharply divided about Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who killed two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in what many say was an act of self-defense. In this episode I’m joined by Kristan Harris, the man whose footage from that night has become the standard… Read More
Ep. 1731 Well, Well, Well: Look Who’s (Kind of) Libertarian
Russell Kirk, one of the founding intellectuals of postwar American conservatism, was often contemptuous of libertarians. But when it came to economics, it turns out that he was rather a libertarian himself. Article Discussed “ The Extent of Russell Kirk’s Support for the Free Market “ Listener Website Mentioned YourFreedomAdventure.com Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to… Read More
Ep. 1730 Jeff Deist on Silver Linings from the COVID Dystopia
The COVID lockdowns and restrictions are terrible and inexcusable and dystopian, without a doubt. Yet might there be some weird silver linings here? Jeff Deist explains. Sponsor Lucy Nicotine, with their gum and lozenges, is an excellent way to stop smoking. Take 20% off any of… Read More
Ep. 1729 Libertarianism: A Necessary Review of the Foundations
Sheldon Richman joins me to discuss some of the first principles we defend as libertarians, where they come from, and why we defend them. Sponsor With thousands of five-star reviews, Hydrant is a delicious and refreshing way to get and stay hydrated. Take 25% off… Read More
Ep. 1728 How the Presidency Got So Powerful
Ep. 1727 Do Conservatives Have Important Things to Tell the World?
Hillsdale College professor and prize-winning author Brad Birzer joins me to discuss the neglected but important Robert Nisbet, and we have an interesting back-and-forth about his principles for conservatives. Sponsor Photo IQ offers instruction in digital photography from a 20-year professional, and is suitable for… Read More
Ep. 1726 Conservatism in the Age of Trump
Paul Gottfried joins me to discuss cancel culture (on both left and right) as well as the composition of the official conservative movement after nearly four years of a Trump presidency, and quite a bit more. Sponsor BetterHelp offers professional counseling online at affordable prices.… Read More
Ep. 1725 Can Trump Win?
Daniel McCarthy, editor of the venerable Modern Age, joins me to discuss recent events, including the President’s convention speech, and assess the probability of four more years of Trump. Sponsor Press House Coffee, the official coffee of the Tom Woods Show, is the most delicious… Read More
