Ron Paul returns to the show to discuss the foundations of libertarianism — along with Connor Boyack, author of a new children’s book that features a character based on Dr. Paul. We also get a glimpse into the Paul household. Lots of fun! About the… Read More
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Ep. 880 My Responses to the Social Justice Warriors
I joined Marc Clair on his Lions of Liberty podcast to discuss common objections to the market, plus the plague of the Social Justice Warrior. I defend myself against a drama queen on Facebook, too. Original Podcast Lions of Liberty Free Book Discussed Sane Space: Libertarian Dispatches from Bizarro America Free Resources! 1) Free guide… Read More
Ep. 879 Is There a Case for Bearishness? (Are We Always Bearish?)
Some economic numbers today look pretty good, so is there a case for bearishness? At the same time, aren’t Austrian-influenced investors always bearish? We sort it all out in today’s episode. About the Guest Kevin Duffy is a principal of Bearing Asset Management , which he co-founded in… Read More
Ep. 878 Anarchism in Ireland: The History Nobody Knows
The legal system that prevailed in Ireland for thousands of years was radically different from what we are familiar with today, with our monopoly judges and emphasis on retribution over restitution. But if you were to ask the average American about any of this, the… Read More
Ep. 877 Why the Health Care Bill Failed, and What It Means for the Future
Donald Trump suffered a setback last week when the American Health Care Act lacked the votes to pass. Here’s a great discussion of why it failed and what its failure means for the future. About the Guest Daniel McCarthy is a regular contributor to The… Read More
Ep. 876 The Inequality Hucksters
Inequality is the battering ram the left is using these days to justify all kinds of programs of intervention. In this episode we drive a stake through its heart. About the Guest Leon Louw is co-founder and executive director of the South Africa-based Free Market Foundation . Guest’s… Read More
Ep. 875 Taxation Isn’t Theft Because It’s Not Your Money
Philosopher Philip Goff argues that you have no moral claim to the money you earn on the market, because its distribution of money is arbitrary. We hit back. About the Guest David Gordon holds a Ph.D. in intellectual history from UCLA, and is a senior… Read More
Ep. 874 Snappy Answers to anti-Libertarian Questions
Zack Rofer (the pen name of the author of the book being discussed today) joins me to deal with a bunch of the most common questions libertarians are asked. This episode will lift a weight from your shoulders. (Free) Book Discussed Busting Myths About the State and the Libertarian Alternative Related Episodes Ep. 725 A Spontaneous… Read More
Ep. 873 Why the Greenbackers Are All Wrong About the Fed
Some people — known popularly these days as Greenbackers — oppose the Federal Reserve for all the wrong reasons: it doesn’t inflate enough (!), the bankers will wind up with all the money thanks to compound interest, there isn’t enough money created to pay all… Read More
Ep. 872 Obamacare, Trumpcare, and Rand Paul: A Closer Look
With several options on the table on a complicated issue full of technical details, I thought it was a good time to bring on an expert who could explain them all to us — the good, the bad, and the ugly. About the Guest Dr.… Read More