Keynesians like to pretend that they’re impartial scientists, following the evidence wherever it leads. We, meanwhile, are portrayed as too blinded by ideology to be worth listening to. So today I run through some very challenging episodes for Keynesians to explain, and we see who… Read More
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Ep. 1448 How to De-Brainwash Students
The prolific and sorely underrated Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute , is back with still more important work. For years libertarians have wrung their hands about the lack of materials for younger people, particularly in economics. How to convey these important ideas to kids? Connor… Read More
Ep. 1447 The Trouble with Churchill, and Other Revisionist History
This episode covers Anglo-American politics between the world wars, and includes coverage of Winston Churchill, including libertarian and conservative critiques. Source of This Episode LibertyClassroom.com (use LibertyClassroom.com/coupons for discounts) Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it. Plus, check out my step-by-step video… Read More
Ep. 1446 The Gory Details of Before and After 2008, and Why Ours Is the Only Explanation
I get into detail about the lead-up to the crisis of 2008, the problems the federal government and the Federal Reserve caused, and why explanations other than the free-market one fail. This episode is drawn from my appearance on the Cash Flow Connections podcast. Sponsor Blinkist lets you… Read More
Ep. 1445 Versailles: The Treaty That Shaped the Twentieth Century
It’s been 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. That treaty had a profound impact — entirely for ill — on the course of the twentieth century. Historian Hunt Tooley joins me to assess the… Read More
Ep. 1444 Scott Horton on 20 Years of Foreign Policy Horrors
The indefatigable Scott Horton, the great libertarian foreign-policy expert, just reached a truly amazing milestone: his five thousandth interview. We look back over 20+ years of Scott’s work — and in so doing, review the course of U.S. foreign policy during these critical years. Sponsor… Read More
Ep. 1443 You Don’t Need to See This List of Bad Cops, Citizen
Carla Gericke, past president of the Free State Project , joins me for an update from New Hampshire and to discuss some important local issues that affect many communities. She has been at the forefront of a campaign against surveillance cameras, as well as securing the release of… Read More
Ep. 1442 Business and the Just Society: Friends or Foes?
James Otteson is the author of an excellent new book: Honorable Business: A Framework for Business in a Just and Humane Society. He discusses the purpose of business, outlines a sound approach to business ethics, and contends that contrary to popular prejudice, business can play an… Read More
Ep. 1441 Jeff Deist on “Woke” Capitalism and Politicizing All of Life
You can’t just go out and buy shaving cream anymore; you’d better know the company’s stance on fashionable issues, lest people attack you for conniving at oppression. It’s part of the left’s fantasy of politicizing all of life. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community… Read More
Ep. 1440 A Foe of the Empire: Antiwar.com’s Justin Raimondo, 1951-2019
Justin Raimondo, who died last week, had been the soul of Antiwar.com since its creation in 1995, and wrote over 3,000 columns during his tenure. The great libertarian foreign-policy expert Scott Horton joins me to discuss Justin’s life, work, and views. Sponsor You’ll be king of… Read More
