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
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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
Ep. 542 Spreading the Message Is About More Than Books and Lectures: Jordan Page Returns
Jordan Page’s music has been a staple of the Ron Paul Revolution since 2007. He has opened for Dr. Paul many times and in many high-profile outlets. Today is the release date for his newest song, and he joins us to discuss the song, the… Read More
Ep. 541 Just How Much Has Government Screwed Up Health Care? An ER Doctor Explains — and Tells Us How to Fix It
We need more government involvement in health care, runs the conventional wisdom. But what if government itself is the problem? What if government has made it virtually impossible for the doctor to do his job the way we want him to? Emergency room physician Doug… Read More
Ep. 540 Left Attacks Rand Paul on His Fed Comments; We Respond
In the last GOP debate, Rand Paul discussed the harm the Fed does to the ordinary person. As usual, the Left — you remember, the people who supposedly “question authority” — leaped to the defense of an longstanding institution. The prize for the most juvenile… Read More
Ep. 539 Roundtable on the Paris Attacks: Is There a Libertarian Response?
Three foreign-policy experts join me today to discuss the Paris attacks, what they mean, and what they may portend for the world. Can nonintervention still be the answer? About the Guests Daniel McAdams is executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity . Daniel Larison is senior editor at… Read More
