Today’s episode reaches back into history to the overlooked example of Genoa, where we discover the late medieval origins of entrepreneurial skills and institutions that formed the springboard for early modern economic development. The forgotten republican tradition of Genoa, moreover, poses an interesting alternative to… Read More
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Ep. 954 Tom DiLorenzo Smashes Nancy MacLean’s Book on the “Radical Right” — a Term That Includes You and Me
Nancy MacLean generated much discussion and controversy when she released her book Democracy in Chains, which purports to explain how the “radical Right” — in which she includes the most implausible figures — conspired to take over America. The book is the standard leftist hysteria about… Read More
Ep. 953 Sole ‘No’ Vote in Legislature Makes GOP Enemies, Racks Up Victories
West Virginia state legislator Pat McGeehan, who comes endorsed by Ron Paul, has been the sole “No” vote in the legislature for years, but has also scored numerous legislative victories — so he was thrown out of the Republican Caucus. He shared his insights about… Read More
Ep. 952 Pope Francis: The Political Pope
Pope Francis is one of the most controversial popes in Church history, and has left a great many churchmen and faithful bewildered. His sympathy for leftist political causes, and his systematic removal of people unsympathetic to his progressive program, are clear enough. We get into… Read More
Ep. 951 Is Amazon Evil?
Although most people seemed pleased on so-called Prime Day, Amazon has its critics, too. Do the criticisms hold water? Sponsor Get a free trial set (just an eeny weeny shipping charge) from Harry’s razors — handle, five-blade cartridge, and shave gel — when you sign… Read More
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
