Dedra Birzer, lecturer in history at Hillsdale College, joins me for a bird’s-eye view of a major chunk of Latin American history, beginning with pre-Columbian civilizations and continuing through European exploration and, centuries later, independence. How to Get Dedra’s Course Liberty Classroom Liberty Classroom coupon page Free Resources! 1) Free guide on… Read More
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Ep. 1623 Doug Casey on the Coronavirus Fallout
Doug Casey, whose book Crisis Investing spent 29 weeks at the #1 position on the New York Times bestseller list, joins me to assess the fallout from the various governmental responses to the coronavirus, as well as his own approach to a crisis like this.… Read More
Ep. 1622 You Want Your Grandmother Dead, Says the Herd
Dave Smith and I discuss the approach being recommended to cope with COVID-19. Is “if this saves one life, I’ll be happy” a sensible way to think about the world? If you object to shutdowns for indeterminate amounts of time, does this mean you want… Read More
Ep. 1621 Resisting the Federal Government in These Dark Days?
I talk to the Tenth Amendment Center’s Michael Boldin and Free Man Beyond the Wall host Peter Quinones about state nullification of unconstitutional federal laws, and whether it might apply in the current circumstances. Book Mentioned Nullification , by Tom Woods Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how… Read More
Ep. 1620 The Economics of the Shutdown
Professors Joseph Salerno and Peter Klein join me to discuss the economics of the extraordinary episode we are currently living through, as well as the likely consequences of how the federal government and the Federal Reserve are responding. Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen… Read More
Ep. 1619 How Free People Can Help the Most Vulnerable, Especially During a Crisis
DonorSee creator Gret Glyer joins us to discuss how individuals can make real differences in the lives of other individuals, often halfway around the world — particularly during the coronavirus crisis of 2020. Guest’s Links Patreon DonorSee Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog… Read More
Ep. 1618 How to Prepare for the Unexpected, Step by Step
Jack Spirko, host of The Survival Podcast, joins me to answer the questions we all have right now: what exactly should we do to prepare for the unexpected? What do we need and what do we not need? I ask Jack a bunch of excellent… Read More
Ep. 1617 Another Libertarian Strategy: Startup Societies
Joe McKinney, founder and CEO of the Startup Societies Foundation, discusses the array of models and possibilities for “startup societies,” whereby new or existing communities establish arrangements in which the hand of the state is felt more lightly. Sponsor Take $5 off a trial set… Read More
Ep. 1616 More Forbidden Questions in American History
Here’s a freewheeling discussion of a whole bunch of questions your junior high school teacher never answered — or even raised. Enjoy! Book Discussed 33 Questions About American History You’re Not Supposed to Ask Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it. Plus, check out my step-by-step video taking you from… Read More
Ep. 1615 How the State Makes Busybodies into Busybullies
Economist Antony Davies and political scientist James Harrigan join me to discuss their new book Cooperation and Coercion: How Busybodies Became Busybullies and What That Means for Economics and Politics. We talk about how the state thrives on wars on poverty, drugs, terror, etc., the cooperation… Read More
