If libertarians are going to take the nonaggression principle seriously, they have to oppose the doctrine of “public accommodation,” even though 99.999% of the public supports it. Ryan McMaken’s work on the true history of minority advancement makes our job here a lot easier. About… Read More
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Ep. 680 Tom Unleashed: The Problem with Conservatives
As a refugee from the “conservative movement,” I have a special message for any good folks still there: get out now. Special Offer Learn the history and economics they didn’t teach you at Tom’s Liberty Classroom. Take $20 off a yearly subscription with coupon code… Read More
Ep. 679 Voting: Yes or No?
Michael Malice and I discuss the merits and demerits of voting — a contentious subject among libertarians. Although Michael is wrong as usual, it’s still fun to talk to him. About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and celebrity ghostwriter. He is also a… Read More
Ep. 678 Trump and History: Were 1896 or 1848 Like 2016?
Historian Brion McClanahan joins me to discuss pivotal moments in American history to see if they’re genuine parallels with the present election cycle. About the Guest Brion McClanahan’s books include The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution , 9 Presidents Who Screwed Up America — and 4 Who Tried to Save Her , and The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Founding Fathers . Special Offer Learn the history and economics they didn’t teach you… Read More
Ep. 677 Our Politically Correct Totalitarians
Keith Preston, who is neither a conservative nor a libertarian but who’s never dull, skewers political correctness in this provocative episode. According to Herbert Marcuse, on some things there is no other side to the argument worth considering, so it’s all right to suppress alternative… Read More
Ep. 676 The Campus Silencers: Who Are They, and Can They Be Stopped?
Jonathan Haidt returns to the show to discuss the now-routine campus outrages against free speech. Is it possible to persuade such people? What should college administrators do? Another great discussion with Prof. Haidt. About the Guest Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and the Thomas… Read More
Ep. 675 The Failure of Socialism in Venezuela
Fashionable leftist opinion in the U.S. held that Venezuela was a great example of modern socialism, and which was having very good results. Where are they now? Mark Perry and I discuss the fiasco and the fools. About the Guest Mark Perry is a professor… Read More
Ep. 674 When the Police Pull You Over
Why do you suppose the officer asks, “Do you know why I stopped you today?” Why doesn’t he just say, “Hey, you were speeding”? He’s looking to get you to volunteer information. That’s the kind of thing we discuss in today’s episode. About the Guest… Read More
Ep. 673 It’s Better for You Peons to Drive 55, Says Hillary: More on Cars and Liberty with Eric Peters
Libertarian car expert Eric Peters returns to the show to discuss the 55 mph speed limit and its rationales, the Blue Lives Matter movement, and much more from the world of cars and liberty. About the Guest Eric Peters is the libertarian authority on cars,… Read More
Ep. 672 Is Johnson/Weld a Good Ticket for the Libertarian Party?
What’s the best way forward for the Libertarian Party? There’s some pretty strong medicine in this one, especially toward the end. Key point: product differentiation. We’re not 30% different from Republicans and Democrats. We’re certainly not “fiscally conservative and socially liberal.” So what are we?… Read More