David Stockman, who served as director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, and who’s been a great friend of the Tom Woods Show, returns to discuss his new book Peak Trump: The Undrainable Swamp and the Fantasy of MAGA. We discuss… Read More
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Ep. 1367 Jordan Peterson Hits Back at Cambridge University
Cambridge University has rescinded a fellowship offer extended to Jordan Peterson, probably the best-known and most followed academic in Canada’s history. He hit back in his characteristic style. Post Discussed “ Cambridge University Rescinds my Fellowship ,” by Jordan Peterson Related Episodes Ep. 773 Psychology Professor Resists “Gender Identity” Crowd, Gets Attacked Ep. 800… Read More
Ep. 1366 The Democrats and Their Court-Packing Plan
On a previous episode I predicted that the Democrats would not let the transformation of the Supreme Court stand, and would instead try to revive the idea of packing the Court. I was right. In this episode I discuss the history behind the number of… Read More
Ep. 1365 The Shrinking Index Card of Allowable Libertarian Opinion
You’ll never guess what your host did that outraged the delightful “left-libertarian” wing of our little movement this time, but it speaks volumes. I also discuss the ongoing Tulsi Gabbard situation. Episodes Mentioned Ep. 1362 The Discrimination Myth Ep. 1332 Should Libertarians Support Secession? Listener Website Mentioned EyeOnTheEmpire.com The Contra… Read More
Ep. 1364 True Conservatism Means Anarchism?
Professor Alex Salter discusses his provocative article for The American Conservative: “Why True Conservatism Means Anarchy.” Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from 2500+ nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less. Get a 7-day free trial at Blinkist.com/woods .… Read More
Ep. 1363 World War II Did Not Cure the Great Depression
This one just won’t go away. Even people who should know better unthinkingly repeat this one. Here’s what’s wrong with this claim. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and compare rates on life insurance, disability insurance, renters insurance, and health insurance. It’s easy! Check… Read More
Ep. 1362 The Discrimination Myth
Frank Karsten returns to discuss myths of discrimination that virtually everyone believes, and which tend to empower the state. Book Discussed The Discrimination Myth Guest’s Websites Mises Institute Netherlands DiscriminationMyth.com Guest’s Twitter @FrankKarsten The Contra Cruise! Join Bob Murphy and me for our 2019 cruise , featuring special guests Gene Epstein and Brad & Dedra Birzer!… Read More
Ep. 1361 Hoaxed: How the Media Demonizes Dissidents and Distorts the News
Mike Cernovich has just released Hoaxed, a superb documentary about the media and how it distorts the news, influences public opinion, and demonizes dissidents. The result: a must-listen episode of the Tom Woods Show. Film Discussed Hoaxed Guest’s Website: Cernovich.com Guest’s Twitter @Cernovich The Contra Cruise! Join Bob… Read More
Ep. 1360 Wealth Redistribution: Its Bad Consequences Within and Between Countries
I discuss the difficulties and bad consequences of wealth redistribution, both within a country (welfare programs) and between countries (foreign aid). Book Mentioned Losing Ground: American Social Policy 1950-1980 by Charles Murray The Contra Cruise! Join Bob Murphy and me for our 2019 cruise , featuring special guests Gene Epstein and Brad & Dedra Birzer! Free… Read More
Ep. 1359 Can Economic Nationalism Help Americans?
Gene Epstein returns to discuss the economic side of the brand of nationalist conservatism that’s been developing under Trump. Will it help the people it claims to be looking out for? Article Discussed “ A New Conservative Agenda ,” by Daniel McCarthy Related Link “ Why I am Not a Conservative ,” by F.A. Hayek… Read More
