Today I’m sharing what’s normally a members-only Q&A I did with Bob Murphy at LibertyClassroom.com. It’s a smorgasbord of Austrian economics, economic theory, and history — with all the fun and banter you’ve come to love with Bob and me. Enjoy! Join Liberty Classroom! Join… Read More
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Ep. 959 What I Learned from Murray Rothbard (opening lecture at Mises U 2017)
One of my most significant intellectual influences was the extraordinarily productive polymath Murray N. Rothbard. In this kickoff talk at Mises University 2017, I discuss what he taught me, what it was like to meet and interact with him, why he’s worthy of study, admiration,… Read More
BONUS Ep. 958 The Show That Never Ends: The Rise and Fall of Progressive Rock
David Weigel, national political correspondent for the Washington Post, released a book this year on the history of progressive rock — which is a glorious and wonderful excuse for a podcast-length discussion of the subject. What’s great about this kind of music, what happened to it,… Read More
Ep. 957 The Frederic Bastiat You Never Knew: The Incredible Life and Extraordinary Work of a Great Classical Liberal
A great many libertarians have read at least some of Frederic Bastiat’s work, but it’s usually one or two of the same writings. Bastiat’s output was vastly greater than what most of us are familiar with, and his life was extraordinarily eventful and exciting. David… Read More
Ep. 956 Books Libertarians Should Read
I asked David Gordon, possibly the most well-read person I’ve ever met, what books he thought libertarians should read. The result was this engaging discussion! About the Guest David Gordon holds a Ph.D. in intellectual history from UCLA, and is a senior fellow of the… Read More
Ep. 955 Genoa: A Forgotten History of Liberty, Growth, and Entrepreneurship
Today’s episode reaches back into history to the overlooked example of Genoa, where we discover the late medieval origins of entrepreneurial skills and institutions that formed the springboard for early modern economic development. The forgotten republican tradition of Genoa, moreover, poses an interesting alternative to… Read More
Ep. 954 Tom DiLorenzo Smashes Nancy MacLean’s Book on the “Radical Right” — a Term That Includes You and Me
Nancy MacLean generated much discussion and controversy when she released her book Democracy in Chains, which purports to explain how the “radical Right” — in which she includes the most implausible figures — conspired to take over America. The book is the standard leftist hysteria about… Read More
Ep. 953 Sole ‘No’ Vote in Legislature Makes GOP Enemies, Racks Up Victories
West Virginia state legislator Pat McGeehan, who comes endorsed by Ron Paul, has been the sole “No” vote in the legislature for years, but has also scored numerous legislative victories — so he was thrown out of the Republican Caucus. He shared his insights about… Read More
Ep. 952 Pope Francis: The Political Pope
Pope Francis is one of the most controversial popes in Church history, and has left a great many churchmen and faithful bewildered. His sympathy for leftist political causes, and his systematic removal of people unsympathetic to his progressive program, are clear enough. We get into… Read More
Ep. 951 Is Amazon Evil?
Although most people seemed pleased on so-called Prime Day, Amazon has its critics, too. Do the criticisms hold water? Sponsor Get a free trial set (just an eeny weeny shipping charge) from Harry’s razors — handle, five-blade cartridge, and shave gel — when you sign… Read More