Conservatives and many libertarians look back fondly on British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, whom they remember for taking on trade unions and the left, and advocating free-market economic policy. Is this an accurate picture of the former British leader? Sean Gabb joins me for an unconditional look at Margaret Thatcher.
About the Guest
Sean Gabb is director of the Libertarian Alliance, based in the U.K. He is the author of many books, including six historical novels under the name Richard Blake. He holds a Ph.D. in political and intellectual history from the University of Middlesex, and currently resides in Kent.
Special Offer
Fellow shavers, try one of Harry’s shaving plans and for just a $3 shipping charge get Harry’s Free Trial Set — razor, five-blade cartridge, and shave gel, plus some post-shave balm thrown in — at Harrys.com, using code woods.
Guest’s Websites
SeanGabb.co.uk
The Libertarian Alliance
RichardBlake.me.uk
Guest’s Twitter
Books by the Guest
The Break
Cultural Revolution, Culture War
(Distantly) Related Episode
Ep. 152 Pat Buchanan on Winston Churchill (Pat Buchanan)
Previous Appearance
Ep. 362 The Thatcher Record, and Other Topics
Listener Website Mentioned
HomeHealthGear.com
Recent Entry: The Silver Mother – A Health Monitoring Device Your Mother Would Love
Other Podcast
Enjoy the Tom Woods Show? You’ll love my once-a-week podcast with Bob Murphy, Contra Krugman!
Free Resources!
1) Free eBook on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it. Plus, check out my step-by-step video taking you from no blog to a blog in about five minutes!
2) Free publicity for your blog. As a special thanks if you get your hosting through one of my affiliate links (this one for Bluehost, or this one for WP Engine), I’ll boost your blog. Click here for details.
3) Free History Course: The U.S. Presidents — Politically Incorrect Edition. Get access to this 22-lesson course: 22 videos, 22 mp3 files for listening on the go, and a bibliography of reliable books on the presidents. Click here!.
4) $160 in Free Bonuses. Free signed copy of my New York Times bestseller The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History, plus a free 10-lesson bonus course on the foundations of liberty, plus a free year’s subscription to LibertyClassroom.com, when you subscribe to the Ron Paul Curriculum site through RonPaulHomeschool.com.