In this potpourri solo episode I hit on several issues. First, is it fair to draw conclusions about Bernie Sanders and his campaign on the basis of violent, pro-gulag remarks from one of his field coordinators (as recorded by Project Veritas)? Then I review a… Read More
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Ep. 1571 Can You Avoid Being a “Wage Slave”?
Last week a discussion thread in my Supporting Listeners group discussed the pros and cons of traditional employment versus working for oneself, particularly online. Good points were raised all around, so I decided to continue the discussion on this episode, with my guest and me… Read More
Ep. 1570 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the American Economic Association Meeting
Mark Skousen, an author and college professor whose investment newsletter Forecasts & Strategies is celebrating its 40th year, joins me to discuss what he saw at the recent American Economic Association meeting, including some 41 sessions on gender bias and sex discrimination, along with discussion… Read More
Ep. 1569 Murray Rothbard and the Betrayal of the American Right
The Betrayal of the American Right is a book that appeared more than a decade after the death of its author, Murray N. Rothbard, known in his lifetime as “Mr. Libertarian.” I had the privilege of writing the introduction to the book when it was… Read More
Ep. 1568 Scott Horton on the Killing of Soleimani
The strike that took out Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was cheered by a great many Americans, including some who ordinarily speak out against the U.S. government’s foreign interventions. If this wasn’t a righteous killing, what would be? Scott Horton joins me for perspective. Sponsor Save… Read More
Ep. 1567 Jeff Deist on the Trouble with Libertarian Technocrats
Jeff and I talk about a much-discussed recent article by George Mason University’s Tyler Cowen, which finds merit in the market system but insists we recognize and appreciate the value of the state. Well, we ain’t doing it. Article Discussed “ What libertarianism has become and will become — State Capacity Libertarianism, ” Tyler Cowen Free… Read More
Ep. 1566 The Trump Episode
Jeff Deist and I discuss the Trump phenomenon, the U.S. political establishment, and what a post-Trump Republican Party will look like. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from 2500+ nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less. Get a… Read More
Ep. 1565 Decentralization and Secession: Jeff Deist on the Only Way Forward
When people have radically incompatible worldviews, is it sensible or humane to try to govern them all according to the same set of rules? Yet neither progressives nor conservatives stop to consider decentralization, the only approach that can possibly work. They’re too busy jamming round… Read More
Ep. 1564 Jeff Deist on Libertarianism and Its Deformation
Jeff Deist week continues with this discussion of the fundamentals of libertarianism, and how it’s been transformed into a bizarre mutation of its former self. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and compare rates on life insurance, disability insurance, renters insurance, and health insurance.… Read More
Ep. 1563 Untold Stories from Ron Paul’s Congressional Office
We kick off Jeff Deist week on the Tom Woods Show with an episode on Ron Paul and what it was like to work in his congressional office, as Jeff himself did as the former congressman’s chief of staff. Juicy stuff here, folks. Sponsor Take… Read More
