The America First Committee, which opposed U.S. entry into World War II, is universally despised today. Bill Kauffman and I use the AFC as a springboard to discuss nonintervention in general and a whole lot more. About the Guest Bill Kauffman wrote the screenplay for… Read More
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Ep. 736 How the Private Sector Fights Back Against Scammers
Even though the various levels of government in the U.S. hold a monopoly on law enforcement (remember how this was supposed to keep us safe, etc.?) phone scammers are alive and well. What a surprise. Here’s one way the private sector is really keeping people… Read More
Ep. 735 Leftists Are Liars: Let’s Review Some Examples
Whether it’s Gloria Steinem on anorexia nervosa, Mitch Snyder on homelessness, campus activists on rape, environmentalists on DDT, Ralph Nader on traffic safety, and pretty much all progressives on child labor, discrimination, and the minimum wage, the record isn’t so good. Special Offer Learn the… Read More
Ep. 734 How to Start at Zero and Reach Libertarianism
Writer and philosopher Steve Patterson, one of the most interesting people I know, walks us through metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics to reach libertarianism. About the Guest Steve Patterson is a philosopher and author working outside of academia. Special Offer Learn the history and economics they… Read More
Ep. 733 Thoughts on Family, Children, and Libertarianism
In this episode I share some thoughts about egalitarianism and the family (mortal enemies, those), and whether parents can be said, within the libertarian framework, to have positive obligations toward their children. Special Offer Learn the history and economics they didn’t teach you at Tom’s Liberty… Read More
Ep. 732 The Point Everyone Misses About So-Called Private Prisons, Plus: Are Millennials Really as Anti-Capitalist as the Polls Say?
So-called private prisons came under fire recently, so we were treated to the usual anti-capitalist propaganda. But just how “private” are these “private prisons”? Plus: are millennials really anti-capitalist, or are they (I’ll be kind) just clueless? About the Guest Brittany Hunter writes for Generation Opportunity and… Read More
Ep. 731 By Popular Demand: Libertarianism 101
Todd Seavey, author of Libertarianism for Beginners, joins me for a discussion that beginners and advanced students alike will enjoy. We go from the foundations, to real-world applications, to problems for libertarianism, to left and right and libertarians. Much to learn from and enjoy. Special… Read More
Ep. 730 Labor Unions Didn’t Bring You This or Any Other Weekend
It’s Labor Day, which means we’re hearing all about how the labor movement have made our country and the world a better place. One bumper sticker reads, “The Weekend: Brought to You By Labor Unions.” That’s just plain false, and I explain why. Video Mentioned… Read More
Ep. 729 The Real Story of the EpiPen Fiasco, Plus Tom Takes on Scammers Over the Phone
What’s the deal with the EpiPen price hike? Does it show capitalism doesn’t work? I get into the details today. Then I call some scammers who tried to claim I was being sued by the IRS. Special Offer Rocket Languages is taking 60% off its… Read More
Ep. 728 Can Libertarians Make a Decent Case for Free Trade?
With protectionism on the rise and opponents of trade insisting that international competition is at the root of Middle America’s problems, the libertarian response — to my mind, at least — has been tepid and unpersuasive. Gene Epstein joins me to fix that. About the… Read More
