Thomas Jefferson, says biographer Kevin Gutzman, is the most significant statesman in American history. We discuss Jefferson’s views on federalism, education, the University of Virginia, slavery, colonization, American Indians, and freedom of conscience. About the Guest James Madison biographer Kevin Gutzman is a professor of… Read More
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Ep. 850 How Federal Bureaucrats Are Making Criminals Out of Ordinary People
Sheriff Richard Mack joins me to discuss the plague of federal bureaucracies charging people with inane offenses and ruining their lives. About the Guest Richard Mack was sheriff of Graham County, Arizona, for two terms, ending his tenure in 1997. He was named Elected Official… Read More
Ep. 849 The Perils of a National History Curriculum
Dedra and Brad Birzer, who teach at Hillsdale College, join Tom to discuss the various guidelines issued to teachers of Advanced Placement history, in order to help students prepare for the Advanced Placement exam. It’s the usual controversy: two options, neither of which reflects our… Read More
Ep. 848 I Shouldn’t Write Off the Left Altogether?
Comedian, podcaster and television personality Dave Smith offers another perspective on my “leftists are hopeless” position. About the Guest Dave Smith is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast Part Of The Problem and can be seen on FOX News and the FOX Business Network. Sponsor I’m not overwhelmed… Read More
Ep. 847 A Conflict of Visions: Michael Malice and Tom Talk Thomas Sowell
Of all the books Thomas Sowell wrote, A Conflict of Visions was his favorite. There he discusses the fundamental ideas, the competing visions of man and the world that constitute the roots of where our political debates come from. Michael Malice and I discuss these… Read More
BONUS Ep. 846 How a Guy on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List Took His Company to Massive Success
Nathan Bond, co-founder and CEO of Rifle Paper Company, made the Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2015, and has had explosive success since the company’s opening in late 2009. How’d he do it? Guest’s Website RiflePaperCo.com Guest’s Facebook Nathan Bond Guest’s Twitter @riflepaperco Guest’s Instagram Nathan Bond Free eBook Mentioned 5 Paths to an Online Income Free… Read More
Ep. 845 Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education: Are There Positive Things to Hope For?
There are a bunch of unambiguously good things a secretary of education can do (including, of course, setting her agency up for abolition). We discuss a bunch of them today. About the Guest Joy Pullmann is managing editor of The Federalist and an education research fellow with… Read More
Ep. 844 After 2016, Where Is the Libertarian Party Today, and Where Is It Going?
In the aftermath of the 2016 election, I thought it might be worthwhile to discuss the present (and future?) state of the Libertarian Party with a member of the Party’s Radical Caucus, Caryn Ann Harlos. About the Guest Caryn Ann Harlos is communications director of… Read More
Ep. 843 The Roots of Political Correctness, with Angelo Codevilla
This one’s a must-listen, both for the topic and also for the guest: the brilliant Angelo Codevilla. What are the true origins of political correctness? Codevilla traces them to sources you’ll find chilling — but when you hear his explanation, everything starts to make sense.… Read More
Ep. 842 Should We Play Nice and Pretend Leftists Aren’t Hypocrites When They’re Suddenly Outraged by Government?
Is there anything to be gained by pointing out leftist hypocrisy — that suddenly they favor limited government, or that they’re outraged by Trump Action A, and said nothing in the face of Obama Action B? Shouldn’t we just be conciliatory and let bygones be… Read More
