Mike Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center joins me to discuss what I consider the best short introduction to the real Constitution, as opposed to the one taught in law school and the New York Times. Book Discussed Constitution Owner’s Manual: The Real Constitution Politicians Don’t Want You to Know About Listener Website Mentioned TheDietOracle.com Free Resources! 1) Free… Read More
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Ep. 1578 The Mystery of Fascism
David Ramsay Steele discusses the phenomenon of fascism, what it really was, and what’s wrong with using it as a generic term of abuse. Plus: vegetarianism and animal welfare, and why economic growth doesn’t have to mean the consumption of more and more resources. Sponsor… Read More
Ep. 1577 Debate: Should the Fed Be Abolished?
At FreedomFest 2010, Gene Epstein and I debated Warren Coates and John Fund on whether the Federal Reserve should be abolished. Here is that debate! Related Book Our Enemy, the Fed (free eBook) Listener Website Mentioned APoliteSociety.org Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website.… Read More
Ep. 1576 When All Else Fails: The Ethics of Resistance to State Injustice
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
