As the Brazilian economy has cooled off and public discontent is mounting, recent economic policy in Brazil is coming under increasing scrutiny. In today’s episode we get to the bottom of what’s really going on — plus the “less Marx, more Mises” protests! About the… Read More
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Ep. 380 Tom Talks Nullification on Iranian TV
PressTV is a 24-hour English-language news network in Iran. It is state-owned, but independent of the state in its management. PressTV’s Susan Modaress has interviewed me twice; this was the first time. Book Discussed Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century Resource NullificationFAQ.com Related Episodes Ep. 327 Nullify! The Agenda for 2015 (Michael Boldin) Ep. 308 Nullification: The… Read More
Ep. 379 How to Think About Outsourcing, Inequality, Energy Independence, and Lots of Other Things
What a delight to be joined by John Tamny on the launch day of his excellent new book! We hit lots of hot-button topics, and you’ll enjoy John’s compelling, informed, and entertaining answers. About the Guest John Tamny is editor at Real Clear Markets. He… Read More
Ep. 378 Why Postwar Germany and Japan Don’t Prove It’s Easy to Spread Democracy
Discussions of spreading democracy in the Middle East always come back to Germany and Japan — if it can be done there, the argument goes, it can be done anywhere. Christopher Coyne discusses the flaws in this argument. About the Guest Christopher Coyne is the and… Read More
Ep. 377 My Bestselling Experience with Meltdown: My Chance to Educate the Public
It still amazes me that an anti-Fed book spent two and a half months as a national bestseller. And I spent that time explaining the Fed to all kinds of new audiences as a result. I hope you enjoy my story about it all! Host… Read More
Ep. 376 My Productivity Secret
We could all stand to be more productive, but we need specifics, not the platitudes we find in the typical productivity and self-improvement literature. That’s where the great Ari Meisel comes in. Have a listen! About the Guest Ari Meisel, a graduate of the Wharton… Read More
Ep. 375 Social Security and Other Forbidden Economic Questions
Tom discusses a variety of issues: environmentalism and American Indians, the allegedly laissez-faire Herbert Hoover, and the true nature of Social Security. Host of This Event Mises Institute Book Mentioned 33 Questions About American History You’re Not Supposed to Ask Resource LearnAustrianEconomics.com Related Episode Ep. 137 Questions You’re Not Supposed to Ask Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show,… Read More
Ep. 374 Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne on Liberty
Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne discusses libertarianism, his friend Warren Buffett, the revolutionary potential of the blockchain, and more. About the Guest Patrick Byrne is CEO of Overstock.com. Guest’s Website Overstock.com Guest’s Special Offer Join Overstock’s Club O discount club (free shipping on every order, plus discounts from 5% to 40%),… Read More
Ep. 373 How to Rein in the Fed, Right Away
If we can’t end the Fed right away, that doesn’t mean we must be paralyzed. Joe Salerno discusses his hot SSRN paper on how to rein in the Fed in the short run. Have a listen! About the Guest Joseph T. Salerno is academic vice… Read More
Ep. 372 Religious Freedom, Freedom of Association, and That Indiana Law
Today I discuss the controversy surrounding Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Lesson: stand on principle in the first place, and then you won’t have to rely on convoluted laws later. Article Mentioned “ Is Indiana Protecting Discrimination? ” by Josh Blackman Related Episodes Ep. 82 : Walter Williams on Nullification, Secession, and… Read More
