Tom discusses the work of Hans-Hermann Hoppe (who doesn’t really do audio interviews anymore, by the way). Book Discussed The Economics and Ethics of Private Property , by Hans-Hermann Hoppe Book Mentioned The Mystery of Banking , by Murray N. Rothbard Special Offer At Ebates , get cash back at over 1800 popular retailers for doing shopping… Read More
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Ep. 476 Where Keynesianism Goes Wrong
Economist Steven Kates says the Keynesian attack on Say’s Law is the truly fundamental error in the Keynesian system. About the Guest Steven Kates is a professor in the School of Economics, Finance, and Marketing at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Book Discussed Say’s Law and the Keynesian Revolution: How Macroeconomic Theory Lost Its Way , by Steven… Read More
Ep. 475 Iran: The Myth of a Better Deal — Interview with Stephen Walt
There’s been a lot of complaining about the Iran deal among neoconservatives. What is their plausible alternative? Stephen Walt of Harvard University joins us for a realistic look at the deal. About the Guest Stephen Walt is the Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs at… Read More
Ep. 474 The Trump Phenomenon: Lew Rockwell and Tom Discuss
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
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
