In this libertarian podcasters’ roundtable, we have a lively discussion about why we recently joined the Libertarian Party, what our plans are, and how we can know if we’ve succeeded. Fun! Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from… Read More
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Ep. 1202 Abolish the Sex Offender Registry?
Emily Horowitz, a professor at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, was the overwhelming winner (measured objectively by audience opinions before and after) of a debate earlier this year at the Soho Forum on this very topic. Most people assumed no case could be made for her side,… Read More
Ep. 1201 The Innocence Project: Helping the Wrongfully Convicted
Rebecca Brown joins me to discuss The Innocence Project, which helps prevent and identify wrongful convictions, and get compensation for people released from prison. What are the factors that combine to yield wrongful convictions? We discuss that and a lot more. Sponsor Skillshare is an… Read More
Ep. 1200 Walter Block on His Life With Ayn Rand and Murray Rothbard
The prolific libertarian scholar Walter Block joins me for a fascinating look at his life in the libertarian world, from his days as a social democrat through libertarianism and beyond. About the Guest Walter Block holds an endowed chair in economics at Loyola University New Orleans.… Read More
Ep. 1199 Dave Smith on Russia Hysteria
The great comedian Dave Smith, host of Part Of The Problem , discusses joining the Libertarian Party, the current hysteria about Trump and Russia, and how his podcast became so successful. Sponsor No more ill-fitting suits off the $99 clearance rack. Get a beautiful custom suit from IndoChino for just $359… Read More
Ep. 1198 Judge Napolitano on Kavanaugh, and the Court’s Worst Decisions
Judge Andrew Napolitano, senior judicial analyst at the FOX News Channel, joins me to discuss Trump’s most recent Supreme Court nominee as well as the names the Judge would have preferred, plus the Judge’s opinion on the worst decisions in the Court’s history, and much… Read More
Ep. 1197 Socialists and Other Ingrates
I strongly urge you to listen to this episode. These are my opening remarks to this year’s Mises University program at the Mises Institute . I discuss two sets of ungrateful people. The first: socialists. I go into detail about the improvements in the lives of everyone,… Read More
Ep. 1196 A Market Alternative to the FDA
In popular discourse, consumer safety is one of the most frequently cited reasons for government oversight. Neil Thanedar, my guest today, is co-founder and CEO of Labdoor, which can accomplish more than the FDA even claims to be able to, and more efficiently and inexpensively.… Read More
Ep. 1195 Did Trump Eclipse the Libertarian Moment?
Dan McCarthy, editor of the venerable journal Modern Age , recently suggested in the Spectator that the Trump phenomenon may have taken the air out of the so-called libertarian moment — partly because that moment wasn’t as libertarian as people thought. Plenty to think about here, and… Read More
Ep. 1194 Why There’s No Point in Not Being Radical: Libertarian Strategy with Tim Moen, LP of Canada
Tim Moen, the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada, is an anarcho-capitalist in the Rothbardian tradition. That gives him an interesting perspective on libertarian politics and strategy, and I ask him some tough questions. A juicy episode! Guest’s Website Libertarian Party of Canada Guest’s Twitter @moen_tim The Contra Cruise!… Read More