You’ll never guess what your host did that outraged the delightful “left-libertarian” wing of our little movement this time, but it speaks volumes. I also discuss the ongoing Tulsi Gabbard situation. Episodes Mentioned Ep. 1362 The Discrimination Myth Ep. 1332 Should Libertarians Support Secession? Listener Website Mentioned EyeOnTheEmpire.com The Contra… Read More
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Ep. 1364 True Conservatism Means Anarchism?
Professor Alex Salter discusses his provocative article for The American Conservative: “Why True Conservatism Means Anarchy.” Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from 2500+ nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less. Get a 7-day free trial at Blinkist.com/woods .… Read More
Ep. 1363 World War II Did Not Cure the Great Depression
This one just won’t go away. Even people who should know better unthinkingly repeat this one. Here’s what’s wrong with this claim. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and compare rates on life insurance, disability insurance, renters insurance, and health insurance. It’s easy! Check… Read More
Ep. 1362 The Discrimination Myth
Frank Karsten returns to discuss myths of discrimination that virtually everyone believes, and which tend to empower the state. Book Discussed The Discrimination Myth Guest’s Websites Mises Institute Netherlands DiscriminationMyth.com Guest’s Twitter @FrankKarsten The Contra Cruise! Join Bob Murphy and me for our 2019 cruise , featuring special guests Gene Epstein and Brad & Dedra Birzer!… Read More
Ep. 1361 Hoaxed: How the Media Demonizes Dissidents and Distorts the News
Mike Cernovich has just released Hoaxed, a superb documentary about the media and how it distorts the news, influences public opinion, and demonizes dissidents. The result: a must-listen episode of the Tom Woods Show. Film Discussed Hoaxed Guest’s Website: Cernovich.com Guest’s Twitter @Cernovich The Contra Cruise! Join Bob… Read More
Ep. 1360 Wealth Redistribution: Its Bad Consequences Within and Between Countries
I discuss the difficulties and bad consequences of wealth redistribution, both within a country (welfare programs) and between countries (foreign aid). Book Mentioned Losing Ground: American Social Policy 1950-1980 by Charles Murray The Contra Cruise! Join Bob Murphy and me for our 2019 cruise , featuring special guests Gene Epstein and Brad & Dedra Birzer! Free… Read More
Ep. 1359 Can Economic Nationalism Help Americans?
Gene Epstein returns to discuss the economic side of the brand of nationalist conservatism that’s been developing under Trump. Will it help the people it claims to be looking out for? Article Discussed “ A New Conservative Agenda ,” by Daniel McCarthy Related Link “ Why I am Not a Conservative ,” by F.A. Hayek… Read More
Ep. 1358 Foreign Policy Disasters: Why Isn’t Anyone Held Responsible?
Stephen Walt, a professor of international relations at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, joins me to discuss the poor record of post-Cold War U.S. foreign policy. How has the foreign policy elite managed to isolate itself from real-world consequences for these failures? How can… Read More
Ep. 1357 Surprise: Official Libertarianism Ignores These Two Heroes
People say libertarians aren’t interested in good news, and that bad news sells. I’m not sure I buy that, or that that’s a specifically libertarian trait. Regardless, I have good news today. Today’s episode is a tribute to two partially unsung heroes of liberty. Official… Read More
Ep. 1356 A Stake Through the Heart of Socialism
In episode 1355 we looked at Einstein’s famous essay on socialism. In this episode we drive the final stake through the heart of Einstein’s version of socialism: the socialist calculation problem. How to Get This Course Four ways:(1) Directly, a la carte, at TomWoodsHomeschool.com .(2) As one of… Read More
