The brand new film Little Pink House relates the events leading up to Kelo v. New London, about the taking of Susette Kelo’s home to give to a private developer. I talk to writer, producer, and director Courtney Balaker in today’s episode. Movie Discussed Little Pink House Guest’s Twitters… Read More
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Ep. 1148 The Totalitarian Jean-Jacques Rousseau
The ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) have been profoundly influential — and not for the better. We’ll discuss his views on the origins of inequality, the role of the legislator, and the place of the individual in political society. Not an episode to skip, trust… Read More
Ep. 1147 The Constitution Con
Here’s an in-depth discussion of case after ludicrous case of the Framers of the Constitution expressly intending one thing, and government doing another. Might there be a lesson here about constitutions? Book Discussed Who Killed the Constitution? , by Tom Woods and Kevin Gutzman The Contra Cruise! Join Bob… Read More
Ep. 1146 North and South Korea Making Peace?
Michael Malice joins me to discuss the recent summit meeting between North and South Korea, in which a North Korean leader set foot in the South for the first time ever. What does it all mean? About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and… Read More
BONUS Ep. 1145 How I Make Money From Trolls Who Hate Me, and Other Tips for Business and Life
Ben Settle, my email marketing mentor, is one of my favorite guests: nonstop insights into business, marketing, and life. I could talk to him all day. I subscribe to his Email Players newsletter, and I’m a faithful reader of his daily emails. Among the points… Read More
Ep. 1144 The Truth About War Powers, the Military-Industrial Complex, and Militarism in American Culture
In something of a potpourri episode, Scott Horton and I discuss the real truth about presidential war powers under the Constitution, plus the empire’s highly successful propaganda apparatus, the military-industrial complex’s tactics, and much more. This episode is taken from my recent appearance on the Scott Horton Show… Read More
Ep. 1143 After Communism, What? Liberty and Statism in Eastern Europe
Stoyan Panchev joins me to discuss the status of liberty and statism, and the state of public opinion, in eastern Europe in particular and Bulgaria in particular. About the Guest Stoyan Panchev teaches economics at Sofia University, and is the founder and chairman of the… Read More
Ep. 1142 Why Does Politics Yield Perverse Outcomes Again and Again?
Why does politics so consistently yield perverse outcomes, of a sort it would be unthinkable to encounter in the private sector? Bob Murphy joins me for a discussion of Public Choice theory, which applies an understanding of economic incentives to the way political institutions operate.… Read More
Ep. 1141 The Dictator Pope: The Inside Story of the Francis Papacy
Henry Sire, who originally published his book The Dictator Pope under a pen name, joins me for some background and insight into Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who as Pope Francis has presided over confusion and controversy. Book Discussed The Dictator Pope: The Inside Story of the Francis Papacy Guest’s Twitter @DictatorPope Related Episodes Ep. 952 Pope Francis: The Political… Read More
Ep. 1140 The Progressive Era Was a Scam
Patrick Newman, who recently edited a brand new Rothbard book out of the archives, joins me for a bird’s-eye overview of one of the least understood periods of American history. Book Discussed The Progressive Era , by Murray N. Rothbard Episode Mentioned Ep. 713 Does Scientific Research Require Government Funding… Read More
