Michael Malice returns to the show to discuss his debate with me about Alexander Hamilton. This post-game discussion is a lot of fun — plus, we talk about what could well be the topic for our next live, in-person debate! About the Guest Michael Malice… Read More
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Ep. 551 Michael Malice and Tom Debate Hamilton in NYC
Here it is: the audio from the December 2015 debate between Michael Malice and me. Resolved: Alexander Hamilton was a hero for the cause of liberty. Michael argues in the affirmative, and I in the negative. You are going to love it. We’re both relentless,… Read More
Ep. 550 Lunatics Running the Asylum: University Edition
Ilana Mercer joins me to discuss the recent campus lunacy, and whether we ought to save the university or dance on its grave. About the Guest Ilana Mercer is a columnist for WorldNetDaily.com and author of Into the Cannibal’s Pot . Articles Mentioned “ The 9 Most Preposterous Parts of Melissa Click’s Absurd Resume ” by Blake Neff “ Continuum Of Propaganda: Yale, Mizzou & Your Child’s School… Read More
Ep. 549 When Government Fixes Things, It Creates New Problems: The Case of Automobiles
Eric Peters returns to the show, to discuss unintended consequences of automobile regulation, interesting new innovations, and how government’s attempts to fix things create an array of new problems. About the Guest Eric Peters is the libertarian authority on cars, and he writes at EPAutos.com .… Read More
Ep. 548 Privatize the Ocean
Leave it to Walter Block to write a book on privatizing lakes, rivers, oceans, and aquifers. We discuss the how and why today! About the Guest Walter Block holds an endowed chair in economics at Loyola University New Orleans. He is the author of many books,… Read More
Ep. 547 The Central Rothbard Contribution I Overlooked, and Why It Matters
Stephan Kinsella explains the importance of Rothbard’s theory of contract — a point I myself did not appreciate until this episode — and contrasts it with mainstream theories, which most libertarians think are the same as their own. We need to get these fundamentals right,… Read More
Ep. 546 I Say Forbidden Things on FOX News Radio
Here’s an interview I did with a FOX News Radio affiliate, in which I discussed everything from nullification to agorism — in other words, topics that don’t generally make it onto radio. Enjoy! Books Mentioned The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History , by Tom Woods Rollback , by Tom Woods Nullification , by Tom… Read More
Ep. 545 About That Social Contract I Never Signed….
Today I talk about the social contract arguments we encounter from critics all the time, and how we might answer them. Plus, a digression on entrepreneurship, and how I’m teaching my kids that sitting around hoping someone will hire you is the wrong way to… Read More
Ep. 544 Where Do Liberal and Conservative Skepticism of Liberty Come From?
Some libertarians describe themselves as “fiscally conservative and socially liberal.” This is a completely wrongheaded way to think about libertarianism. In today’s episode, author Tom Mullen discusses what precisely it is that both groups get wrong that leads them off the liberty path. We are… Read More
Ep. 543 Crushing the Self-Esteem Scam Like a Bug
Fostering a high self-esteem is encouraged by virtually everyone as a way to make people happier and more successful. But there is no evidence for this claim, and indeed the gospel of self-esteem can make people more anxious and less happy. Not to mention the… Read More