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
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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
Ep. 371 Private Cities?
Alex Tabarrok discusses the case of India’s private city, and the challenges — and promise — of a private model of urbanization. About the Guest Alex Tabarrok holds the Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics at the Mercatus Center and is a professor of economics… Read More
Ep. 370 It Is Impossible to Argue Against Libertarianism Without Contradiction
Stephan Kinsella discusses the argumentation ethics of Hans-Hermann Hoppe, who argues that only libertarian norms can be argumentatively justified. Not an episode to skip, to say the least! About the Guest Stephan Kinsella is a registered patent attorney, lecturer, and author. He is the Director… Read More
Ep. 369 Who Was the Real James Madison?
James Madison biographer Kevin Gutzman discusses religious liberty, nullification, federalism, and other, often misunderstood, features of the Madison legacy. Book Discussed James Madison and the Making of America Other Books by the Guest The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution Virginia’s American Revolution: From Dominion to Republic, 1776-1840 Who Killed the Constitution? The Fate of American Liberty from World War I to Barack Obama (with Tom Woods) Guest’s Website KevinGutzman.com Guest’s Twitter @KevinGutzman Related Episode Ep. 10 : States’ Rights and the Founding Special Offers Learn from… Read More
