Scott Horton joins Tom to look at the ongoing controversy over the Iran nuclear agreement. Plus, Tom and Scott discuss the strategy that makes the most sense for Rand Paul. About the Guest Scott Horton is the host of Antiwar Radio on KPFK 90.7 FM… Read More
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Ep. 395 Empire of Lies: The Ron Paul Documentary
Today is the official launch of the Empire of Lies: The Ron Paul Documentary project. Ron Paul hasn’t approved or collaborated with any such story of his life — until now. About the Guest Charles Goyette is a New York Times bestselling author, and was… Read More
Ep. 394 There Is Nothing to Fear About Deflation
If there’s an economic phenomenon that terrifies all of official opinion, and even some free-market economists, it’s deflation. Our guest, the author of a brand new book on the subject, strongly disagrees. Listen in! About the Guest Philipp Bagus is a professor of economics at… Read More
Ep. 393 How to Persuade People: Tom and Michael Malice Discuss
How do we reach people with our message? Michael Malice and I have another of our fun, free-flowing discussions. About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and celebrity ghostwriter. He is also a frequent guest on Kennedy on the FOX Business Network. Guest’s Book… Read More
Ep. 392 Fifteen Years of Stimulus, and Nothing to Show
For fifteen solid years we’ve had one form of stimulus or another, and the results do not impress. For the true believer, this means we need more stimulus. For the rest of us, it’s time to try something else. Articles Discussed “ 15 Years of Stimulus — Nothing to Show ,” by David… Read More
Ep. 391 Is Limited Government an Oxymoron?
Tom and famed investor Doug Casey are interviewed on the McCuistion PBS program about anarchism and the state. Essay Mentioned “ The Anatomy of the State ,” by Murray N. Rothbard Related Episode Ep. 64 Doug Casey on the World (Doug Casey) Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my… Read More
Ep. 390 Crimes of the Educators: Why Education Is More Screwed Up Than You Think
How bad is American education? Worse than you think. Alex Newman walks us through the crazy math, the crazy reading strategies, the behavioral drugs, and the historical origins of it all. About the Guest Alex Newman is an international journalist, educator and consultant. He has been a correspondent… Read More
Ep. 389 Climate Change and the Bogus Case for Carbon Taxes
Carbon taxes are a free-market way of dealing with climate change and averting disaster, says a prominent policy analyst. Economist Bob Murphy doesn’t let him get away with it. About the Guest Robert P. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University. He… Read More
Ep. 388 Is America a Police State? Here’s the Evidence
About the Guest John Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law and human rights. He established the Rutherford Institute back in 1982 and still serves as President and spokesman. Book Discussed Battlefield America: The War on the American People Guest’s Website Rutherford.org Guest’s Facebook… Read More
Ep. 387 What Rights Are, Where They Come From, and Whether Animals Have Them
Few topics are more foundational to libertarianism than rights. What are rights? How can we derive them? And do they extend beyond human beings? We explore these and other questions in today’s episode. About the Guest Gary Chartier, who holds a Ph.D. from the University… Read More