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Ep. 950 Case Study: How the Market Better Provides a State Service
Justin Nguyen is prepared to move beyond theory and into practice with his innovative approach to the environment and waste management. The market, he says, can do a better and more efficient job, and more creatively to boot, than the state. Crowdfunding Link Help Justin… Read More
Ep. 949 After Trump, What?
Robert W. Merry, editor of The American Conservative , paints a grim picture of the position the left would be in should Trump fail or be forced out. Article Discussed “ What If Trump Fails? ” Liberty Classroom Learn the history they didn’t teach you at Tom’s Liberty Classroom . Get a discount via our… Read More
Ep. 948 Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Improve the Environment, Enrich the Poor, Cure the Sick, and Liberate Humanity from Politicians
Maybe the time has come to try something radically different, instead of doubling down on the same old strategies. That’s the view of Joe Quirk of the Seasteading Institute, who discusses the potential for humanity in, yes, floating nations. About the Guest Joe Quirk is the… Read More
Ep. 947 Divided Republicans, Unified Democrats, and Our Future
I realize the Democrats and Republicans both annoy us, but we do live under their rule, so we do need to know about them. And when Republicans say the Democrats are divided or in trouble, I think they’re engaged in wishful thinking. About the Guest… Read More
Ep. 946 Lew Rockwell on CNN, Trump, Rothbard, and More
Lew Rockwell joins me to discuss the CNN flap, Trump, foreign policy, and Murray Rothbard. About the Guest Lew Rockwell is publisher of LewRockwell.com , and founder and chairman of the Mises Institute . Sponsor Get a free trial set (just an eeny weeny shipping charge) from Harry’s… Read More
Ep. 945 Don’t Complain, Create: The Rise of Startup Societies
Co-founder and CEO of the Startup Societies Foundation, Joe McKinney, joins me to discuss new approaches to challenging (and escaping from) centralized authority. Guest’s Website Startup Societies Foundation Event Mentioned Startup Societies Summit (Use coupon code “tomwoods2017” for 30% off) Guest’s Twitters @startsocieties @proudlyliberty Related Episodes Ep. 440 Liberland: A New Libertarian Country? (Vit Jedlicka… Read More
Ep. 944 Another Way Government Makes Housing Expensive
You may be familiar with the problems with Dodd-Frank, but here’s one almost nobody knows about: it all but shuts off a significant source of financing for lower-priced and starter homes. Hard to believe, I know: a government regulation harming ordinary people…. About the Guest… Read More
Ep. 943 Cuba Persecutes Libertarians; Here’s What’s Going on
Early this year (2017), stories began to multiply of members of the Libertarian Party in Cuba running afoul of the authorities for no good reason. Today we discuss what’s happening, and how we can help. About the Guest Shaine Robbins is the Nashville Region Coordinator… Read More
Ep. 942 Alexander Hamilton, Worse Than You Thought: Hidden History with Brion McClanahan
Brion discusses his forthcoming book How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America. Lots of great and unknown history in this one. About the Guest Brion McClanahan’s books include The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution , 9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America — and 4 Who Tried to Save Her , and The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers . Book Discussed How Alexander Hamilton Screwed Up America Free Bonuses When You Pre-Order! Brion is giving away eBooks and courses… Read More