The version of Fidel Castro’s life we get from Hollywood and the media is cartoonish and laughable. Here’s the real story of Cuba and Castro, with every progressive talking point answered. About the Guest Humberto Fontova is the author of Fidel: Hollywood’s Favorite Tyrant , The Longest Romance: The Mainstream Media and Fidel Castro , and Exposing the Real Che Guevara, and the Useful Idiots Who Idolize Him . Sponsor… Read More
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Ep. 796 Secession Is for Morons, Says Ben Stein
Actor and presidential speechwriter Ben Stein thinks secession talk is “silly,” and then proceeds to repeat the usual non-arguments against it. I’m by myself in this episode, responding to what Ben had to say. Article Discussed “ Secession Is for Morons ,” by Ben Stein Books Mentioned For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War , by James… Read More
Ep. 795 Liberty, Guns, and 3D Printing: Discussion with Cody Wilson
Cody Wilson created intense controversy in 2013 when his company published plans online for the Liberator, a functioning pistol that could be produced with a 3D printer. By popular demand, he joins me to talk about his experiences and his outlook. Book Discussed Come and Take It: The Gun Printer’s Guide to Thinking Free Guest’s Website… Read More
Ep. 794 The State vs. Parents
We keep reading of horror stories involving parents being harassed and punished by the state for reasons that seem ridiculous to normal people. My guest today, who heads the National Association of Parents, is fighting back. About the Guest David DeLugas is executive director of… Read More
Ep. 793 What Should Libertarians Think of the Dakota Access Pipeline?
The Dakota Access Pipeline has elicited much protest and controversy. What are the rights and wrongs of the matter? Whose property is involved? Rob Port joins me to find some answers. About the Guest Rob Port is the founder and editor of the Say Anything Blog . Guest’s… Read More
Ep. 792 Old Left, New Left, Frankfurt School, and Today
The left’s goals and strategies have changed over the years. Nikos Sotirakopoulos helps us make sense of all these terms — New Left, Old Left, etc. — and discusses the shift in emphasis from economics to culture. About the Guest Nikos Sotirakopoulos is a lecturer… Read More
Ep. 791 War Is a Racket: The Life and Thought of Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler
CJ Killmer, host of the Dangerous History Podcast and popularly known as Prof. CJ, joins me to discuss the antiwar views of the fascinating Maj. Gen. Smedley Butler, author of War Is a Racket. Black Friday Is Here Clock is ticking on the best deal… Read More
Ep. 790 The Evils of Dodd-Frank
Peter Wallison joins me to discuss the horrifying face of financial reform, and why it should be completely repealed. About the Guest Peter J. Wallison is the Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Black Friday Is Here Clock… Read More
Ep. 789 Whether the Left Can Be Reached, and How Libertarians Should Proceed
Jason Stapleton and I review a recent article of mine on how easy — or difficult — it will be to use the election of Donald Trump as an opportunity to persuade leftists that they should favor smaller government. Source of This Interview The Jason Stapleton Program Article Discussed… Read More
Ep. 788 More Perverse Consequences of Regulation: Automobile Edition
The great Eric Peters, who runs EricPetersAutos.com, joins me to discuss the perverse results of automobile regulation, how a Trump administration might affect the car market in the US, and standouts for the 2017 model year. About the Guest Eric Peters is the libertarian authority… Read More
