John Zmirak argues that gun rights can be justified both through natural law and via Christian arguments, and that mainline churches deploring the “gun lobby” hold their own tradition in contempt. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from… Read More
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Ep. 1716 Michael Malice: Is Everything in Decline, or Is There Legitimate Hope?
Generation after generation, we hear lamentations of decline and certain doom — from both left and right. There’s plenty to be concerned about, to be sure, but is this the correct way to assess the present, or are we being myopic? Sponsor Press House Coffee,… Read More
Ep. 1715 Libertarians and Social Anxiety
The great Antony Sammeroff, author of Universal Basic Income: For and Against, joins us to discuss the other work he does, helping people live the best lives they can. One area in which he’s helped people involves social anxiety, and he joins us for tips… Read More
Ep. 1714 Patriarchy, Toxic Masculinity, Rape Culture, and Other Things That Aren’t Real
Gerard Casey joins me to discuss some of the buzzwords of modern feminism (like “patriarchy” and “toxic masculinity”) as well as “rape culture” and the #MeToo movement. Sponsor Take $5 off a trial set from Harry’s — the official razor of the Tom Woods Show… Read More
Ep. 1713 The Lesson About Society That Nobody Understands
Economics in One Lesson is one of the books virtually everyone recommends for beginners, and for good reason. I elaborate on some of the ideas explained in this important book — which, in its fundamentals, is really about how best we can all live together… Read More
Ep. 1712 Time to De-Demonize Fossil Fuels
Alex Epstein returns to discuss the moral and economic rights and wrongs of energy policy, and how people who truly care about human flourishing should think about fossil fuels, climate change, and more. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in… Read More
Ep. 1711 Rep. Thomas Massie Against the Fact-Free COVID-19 Hysterics
Thomas Massie, U.S. Congressman from Kentucky, joins me to discuss the correct, non-hysterical response to COVID-19, along with electric cars, crazy spending bills, and standing alone against the media establishment and both major political parties. Guest’s Website ThomasMassie.com Guest’s Twitter @RepThomasMassie Guest’s Facebook RepThomasMassie Free Resources! 1) Free… Read More
Ep. 1710 David Stockman and Gene Epstein on Economic Prospects in the Age of COVID
David Stockman, who served as OMB director under Ronald Reagan, joins Gene Epstein, formerly of Barron’s, to discuss where the economy is right now and where it’s going. Gene is more optimistic than David, and a spirited exchange ensues. Sponsor With thousands of five-star reviews, Hydrant… Read More
Ep. 1709 Scott Horton and Tom Woods on Government Police
Scott Horton and I talk about the problems with the police and the insights libertarians have into the solution. Book Discussed The Problems With the Police and How to Fix Them: A Libertarian Perspective About the Guest Scott Horton, managing director of the Libertarian Institute , is the host of Antiwar Radio on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, and Opinion… Read More
Ep. 1708 The Questions Everyone Wants to Ask Me, Answered
I joined Pete Quinones of the Free Man Beyond the Wall podcast for a freewheeling Ask Me Anything session — the first time I’ve ever done one. We covered all kinds of topics, from optimism/pessimism to social media bias (and the quickest way to fix it) to self-improvement and more.… Read More
