No doubt Donald Trump would be a bad president, as they all are — though his observation that the Iraq war was a disaster, and that while Saddam kept terrorists under control, Iraq is now a haven for terrorism, is better than we hear from… Read More
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Ep. 473 Does the Economy Do Better Under the Democrats, and Has Obama Been Better Than Reagan?
The President’s supporters claim that his jobs record surpasses even Ronald Reagan’s. Is that true? Wait until you hear the real story. And what about that study purporting to show that the economy does better under Democrats than Republicans? Does that mean the free market… Read More
Ep. 472 Wind and Solar, and Carbon Taxes: The Trouble with Leftist Energy Policy
Wind and solar power are at the heart of Bernie Sanders’ energy policy, as is a tax on carbon emissions. We uncover the truth about all this in today’s episode. About the Guest Rob Bradley is founder and CEO of the Institute for Energy Research,… Read More
Ep. 471 What’s Wrong with Bernie Sanders’ Demand for More Fringe Benefits for Workers?
Tom DiLorenzo returns to the show to discuss the problems with Sanders’ demand for more paid vacation time, sick leave, and family leave. DiLorenzo also challenges the conventional narrative about labor unions. You’ll feel sorry for Bernie when it’s all over. Nah, probably you won’t.… Read More
Ep. 470 Debate, Murphy vs. Block: May Libertarians Accept Government Money?
Should libertarians ever take government funds? Another question that divides the libertarian world. Two show regulars are here for another exciting debate! About the Guests Robert P. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University. He is the author of numerous books (see below), including… Read More
Ep. 469 Frederic Bastiat: Slayer of Fallacies
Frederic Bastiat, who wrote two centuries ago, got to the heart of so many of the economic fallacies that plague us today. He’s a thrill to read. In this episode I give an overview of his ideas. This is taken from my lesson on Bastiat… Read More
Ep. 468 Rand Paul: Yes or No? Walter Block and Scott Horton Debate
Should libertarians support Rand Paul? This question continues to divide the libertarian world. Two important figures from that world hash it out in this exciting debate! About the Guests Walter Block holds an endowed chair in economics at Loyola University New Orleans. He is the author… Read More
Ep. 467 The Truth About Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, and Other Myths Refuted
Larry Reed joins us once again to discuss common myths and misconceptions about the free society: Sinclair’s The Jungle, state education, Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, and more! About the Guest Larry Reed is president of the Foundation for Economic Education. Book Discussed Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism Guest’s Website Foundation for Economic Education Special… Read More
Ep. 466 What Is Entrepreneurship, and Can It be Taught?
Can entrepreneurship be taught or is it an inherent trait? Matthew McCaffrey joins Tom to discuss it in today’s episode. About the Guest Matthew McCaffrey is Lecturer in Enterprise at the University of Manchester. Faculty Page Dr. Matthew McCaffrey Paper Discussed “ Bridging the Gap between Entrepreneurship Teaching and Economics ” by Matthew McCaffrey Related Articles “ A Theory of Political Entrepreneurship… Read More
Ep. 465 The War on Cash: You Won’t Believe How and Why Governments Are Waging It
It’s not enough that governments took away the people’s gold and made them hold paper — now they want the people to get rid of the paper! What’s behind the global attack on cash? Charles Hugh Smith pulls back the curtain. About the Guest Charles… Read More
