American progressives hold up the Swedish welfare state as a model, and as a rebuke to the somewhat more laissez-faire United States. What’s the real story about Sweden? That’s our discussion for today. About the Guest Johan Norberg is the author of 15 books, and… Read More
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Ep. 337 The Fatal Errors of Socialism
The problems with socialism are many, both in theory and in practice. Jim Otteson discusses them in his new book The End of Socialism, and joins us today! Book Discussed The End of Socialism , by James R. Otteson About the Guest James R. Otteson is executive director of the… Read More
Ep. 336 A Libertarian Gallop Through Political Thought
Professor Gerard Casey takes us on a whirlwind tour of political thought, including both the bad guys and the good guys, from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries. Topics Discussed Jean Bodin, Thomas Hobbes, and the notion of sovereignty Johannes Althusius: the crucial thinker no… Read More
Ep. 335 How I Became a Libertarian
I wasn’t always a libertarian. I began as a moderate Republican. I eventually became vice president of the Harvard College Republicans. But something pulled me away from conventional opinion and toward the persuasive and compelling heterodoxy of Austro-libertarianism. Here’s my story. Hope you enjoy it!… Read More
Ep. 334 The Democracy Scam
So many of the alleged merits of democracy are simply asserted or assumed. But there are very serious problems with democracy, and the always interesting Frank Karsten joins me today to hash some of them out. This one is a must-listen. About the Guest Frank… Read More
Ep. 333 Could There Have Been an Internet Without the State?
Would there be an Internet without the state? Should we favor “net neutrality”? We cover these and other issues in today’s episode! About the Guest Richard Bennett, a visiting fellow of the American Enterprise Institute, is an expert on Internet technology and public policy. He… Read More
Ep. 332 An Entrepreneur’s Path to Liberty
Toby Baxendale is a fantastically successful entrepreneur as well as a great benefactor of the cause of liberty. Today we discuss everything from labor unions and Margaret Thatcher to anarchism and Austrian economics, and whether Austrian economics helps guide him in his entrepreneurial endeavors. About… Read More
Ep. 331 No, Progressives, Lower Tax Rates on the Rich Don’t Wreck the Economy
Thom Hartmann’s fans have been sending around a graphic claiming that the economy tanks when taxes are lowered on the rich. It’s so wrong it’s embarrassing. Bob Murphy and I dismantle the thing completely. Article Discussed “ Thom Hartmann’s Bogus Tax History ,” by Bob Murphy About the Guest Robert… Read More
Ep. 330 The Peacekeeper App: Protect Your Home and Community
Can we improve on the current system of emergency response? Cody Drummond thinks so. His free Peacekeeper App decentralizes the process, and gives families and communities more control over their own lives and their own protection services. About the Guest Cody Drummond is CEO and founder… Read More
Ep. 329 Iran War Threatened Again?
Looks like the neocons are trying to drum up support for war with Iran again. Scott McConnell of The American Conservative restores some sanity to the discussion. About the Guest Scott McConnell is a founding editor of The American Conservative magazine. Article Discussed “ How Obama Can Stop Netanyahu’s Iran War ,” by Scott McConnell Related… Read More
