Jefferson biographer Kevin Gutzman, who just released a new course on Jefferson for my LibertyClassroom.com , joins me to discuss Jefferson’s influences, his early political career, his extraordinary accomplishments even outside politics, and a lot more. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and compare rates… Read More
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Ep. 1228 My Worst Presidents, and a Whole Lot More
I was delighted to be the special guest for the 100th episode of the Scottish Liberty Podcast, featuring Tom Laird, who runs the Scottish Libertarian Party, and Antony Sammeroff, who’s such an effective defender of libertarian ideas. And what a variety of topics we hit… Read More
Ep. 1227 The McCain Legacy in Foreign Policy
It’s important to cut through the exaggerated platitudes to the heart of who John McCain was, lest a misplaced desire to carry on his “legacy” cause further harm to the United States and the world. Scott Horton joins me for this frank appraisal. About the… Read More
Ep. 1226 Michael Malice on Healing Libertarian Rifts
Libertarian worlds collided earlier this month when Reason magazine editor-at-large Matt Welch joined me on Michael Malice’s program. as you no doubt realize, there has been plenty of infighting among Libertarians and libertarian institutions over the years, and I think we hashed quite a bit… Read More
Ep. 1225 Eric July on Libertarianism, the Black Community, and Dealing with Critics
Eric July, whose band Backwordz hit #1 in Billboard’s Alternative New Artist category, joins me to discuss — in addition to his epic battle with rapper Talib Kweli — what libertarianism has to say to the black community, whether he feels oppressed every day (I… Read More
Ep. 1224 Cody Wilson on Liberty, the State, and Open Source Gun Designs
The media went berserk recently over Cody Wilson and his Stoic defense of the publication of open-source gun designs suitable for 3D printing. We go beneath the surface and talk social media deplatforming, free speech, and Cody’s ideological influences. Guest’s Website GhostGunner.net Guest’s Fundraiser DefDist.org Guest’s Book… Read More
Ep. 1223 How to Profit Off Your Enemies’ Tears
If you let trolls get under your skin, you’re doing it wrong. They are gifts. And you can profit from them. Ben Settle, my email marketing mentor and publisher of the Email Players newsletter, is one of the kings at this. Someone goes after Ben,… Read More
Ep. 1222 Now They’re Coming for Medieval Studies
Rachel Fulton Brown, a professor of medieval history at the University of Chicago who’s been under assault by ideologically motivated peers, joins me for a discussion of her travails, yes, but also her new book, the ideological transformation of medieval studies, and more. Sponsor Skillshare… Read More
Ep. 1221 Laura Ingalls Wilder, Erased by Library Association, Deserves Her Place in Literary History
Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College joins me to discuss the works and views of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her daughter Rose Wilder Lane, who was an important libertarian writer in her own right. Wilder recently had her name removed from an important children’s literature award… Read More
Ep. 1220 The Present and Future of the LP (and the Problem of “Libertarian Socialism”)
Joshua Smith, who secured a spot on the Libertarian National Committee at the party’s recent convention, joins me to discuss the party’s present and future, the controversy with “libertarian socialists,” and much more. Guest’s Facebook Joshua Smith — LNC at Large Related Links Joshua’s response to the resolution supporting property rights Tally of votes, and the original motion LipSoc vs. LipCap debate page Guest’s Twitter @SmithChair Related Episodes Ep. 1203 ROUNDTABLE: Tom, Jason Stapleton,… Read More
