In a recent episode, David Stockman showed just how sluggish the economic recovery has been. But why has it been so sluggish? Wolf von Laer explains precisely how the state has held the economy back. About the Guest Wolf von Laer is a doctoral candidate… Read More
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Ep. 434 My Favorite Books, and Other Things I Told Swedish Libertarians
I was recently a guest on Radio Mises, the podcast of Mises Sweden. We discussed the limits of allowable opinion, religion and liberty, Ron Paul, Sweden’s history, decentralization, and much more. Host of This Discussion Mises Sweden Books Mentioned The Revolution: A Manifesto , by Ron Paul The Economics and Ethics of Private Property , by Hans-Hermann Hoppe… Read More
Ep. 433 Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass
Where does the underclass come from? Poor economic conditions and a lack of opportunity, says the left. It’s the incentives of the welfare state, says the right. The correct answer is more subtle, says today’s guest. About the Guest Theodore Dalrymple (pen name) is an… Read More
Ep. 432 Debate: Tom Woods and Michael Malice on Alexander Hamilton
Libertarians assume Alexander Hamilton is their archenemy, but Michael Malice insists that’s not correct. Michael and I have an extremely stimulating exchange of ideas in today’s episode! About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and celebrity ghostwriter. He is also a frequent guest on… Read More
Ep. 431 The TSA Gropes, But at Least You’re Safe, Right?
James Bovard, the author of ten books, is an investigative journalist who has written for a wide variety of publications. Article Discussed “ TSA Has No Excuse to Continue the Groping ” Guest’s Latest Book Public Policy Hooligan: Rollicking and Wrangling from Helltown to Washington Books Mentioned Fair Trade Fraud , by James Bovard Civil Rights: Rhetoric or Reality? by Thomas Sowell Guest’s Website JimBovard.com Guest’s Twitter @jimbovard Special Offers I’ve just released a… Read More
Ep. 430 Robert Reich Dead Wrong on $15/Hour Campaign
Robert Reich keeps on making consistently fallacious but widely viewed short videos on economic topics. His video demanding a $15 minimum wage is a case in point. Thankfully, you have this episode to help you fight back. About the Guest Robert P. Murphy holds a… Read More
Ep. 429 Is Reason Enough? Why Your Opponents Won’t Listen
Why is it that despite your excellent arguments, you can’t seem to get any traction with a lot of people? Is it enough to appeal to people’s reason? Jonathan Haidt offers a provocative argument about how people come to hold their views. About the Guest… Read More
Ep. 428 Walter Williams on White Privilege and Other Controversies
The irreplaceable Walter Williams smacks down the conventional wisdom on everything from so-called white privilege to education, government spending and debt, and much more. About the Guest Walter Williams, a nationally syndicated columnist, is the author of ten books and a professor of economics at… Read More
Ep. 427 Was Jesus a Socialist?
It’s not uncommon to hear it said that Jesus was a socialist and that the early Church practiced socialism. None of this is true, and our guest takes us through all the key claims. About the Guest Larry Reed is president of the Foundation for… Read More
Ep. 426 The Shocking Kill Rate of American Police
The kill rate of American police will surprise you. Ed Stringham gives us the data, as well as the radical libertarian solution. About the Guest Ed Stringham is the Davis Professor for Economic Organizations and Innovation at Trinity College. Article Discussed “ Our Out-of-Control Cop Kill Rate ” Book Mentioned Private Governance: Creating Order in Economic and Social Life , by… Read More
