That’s what David Leonhardt claims in a recent New York Times article. Gene Epstein joins me to dismantle this comic-book story. Sponsor If you’re tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a… Read More
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Ep. 1830 The Importance and Significance of Austrian Economics
Mark Skousen joins me to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Carl Menger’s book Principles of Economics, the book that launched the Austrian School of economics. Plus, we discuss what Austrian economics can teach investors, and more. Event Mentioned Tom and Mark in California, March 2, 2021 Book Discussed Principles of Economics , by… Read More
Ep. 1829 Staying Sane and Building Community in Dystopian Times
Carla Gericke of the Free State Project updates us on what’s happening in New Hampshire and gives us ideas for how liberty-lovers can support each other and keep each other sane during these difficult, even insane, times. Sponsor Join Tom Woods Show guest David Gornoski… Read More
Ep. 1828 Those Biden Executive Orders
Sarah Anderson of FreedomWorks joins me to discuss the flurry of executive orders coming out of the Biden White House in its first days. Sponsor Harry’s, the official razor of the Tom Woods Show, is offering its Starter Set — five-blade razor, weighted handle, foaming shave… Read More
Ep. 1827 The Evil History of Taxation, with Dominic Frisby
The great Dominic Frisby — one of my favorite guests — talks American and French Revolutions, Bitcoin, the Magna Carta, and plenty more in our review of the history of taxation. Sponsor BitTrust IRA helps you seamlessly and securely add cryptocurrency to your portfolio. It… Read More
Ep. 1826 Socialism as a Secular Creed: A Worldwide Study
Professor Andrei Znamenski joins me to discuss socialism in its various manifestations across time and around the world, and its resemblance to a religion. Sponsor BetterHelp offers professional counseling online at affordable prices. Get matched with your own licensed, professional therapist, to whom you can… Read More
Ep. 1825 The Reddit/GameStop Phenomenon
Economist Bob Murphy joins me to discuss what’s been going on with hedge funds, reddit, and GameStop stock. Related Articles “ The Social Function of Stock Speculators ““ The Social Function of Futures Markets ““ The Social Function of Call and Put Options “ About the Guest Robert P. Murphy, who holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University, is a Research Assistant Professor with… Read More
Ep. 1824 Optimism? Pessimism? Libertarian Prospects and Strategy
The host of It’s Too Late with Alan Mosley joins me to discuss the state of our movement and his approach to the “what should we do” question, as well as lockdowns, so-called “science,” and more. Sponsor ClickUp is the fastest growing productivity tool that’s… Read More
Ep. 1823 Our Irreconcilable Division, and What Should Happen Next
Today I discuss some of the ideas behind the radical ideological division that exists in the United States today, as well as what the sensible answer to it all is. Sponsor Join Tom Woods Show guest David Gornoski for his unique libertarian podcast A Neighbor’s… Read More
Ep. 1822 The COVID Stimulus Racket, with David Stockman
Ronald Reagan’s director of the Office of Management and Budget, David Stockman, joins me to discuss the COVID stimulus racket, what the real numbers are, and what the economy is really looking like. Sponsor Press House Coffee, the official coffee of the Tom Woods Show,… Read More
