The indoctrination aspect of “public education” has become more pronounced and obvious in recent months. Ron Paul and I discuss that and other outrages with a system everyone defends and takes for granted, and say a few words in defense of the homeschooling alternative. This… Read More
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Ep. 1128 Comedian Owen Benjamin, and the Deranged Leftists Who Stalk Him
Owen Benjamin, who has had a successful career in entertainment, has been having problems with venues canceling on him after rival comedians report him for unapproved thoughts (none of which is actually unreasonable or outside the bounds of legitimate comedy, but you knew that). Opponents… Read More
Ep. 1127 From Economics Class to Libertarianism — to Politics?
Mitch Toland, once an Obama supporter, made his way into Austrian economics and libertarianism in a most unusual way: his economics professor had him write a paper on Hayekian triangles (a graphical depiction of Austrian capital theory), and this wound up leading him to Ron… Read More
Ep. 1126 Private Cities: Another Path to a Free Society?
Titus Gebel, founder and CEO of Free Private Cities, Inc., discusses how private enterprise can provide services traditionally associated with governments, and why this approach holds promise for the future. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community with over 16,000 classes in design, business, and… Read More
Ep. 1125 Are Economists Obsessed With “Efficiency”?
The general public sure thinks they are — and sometimes, economists give them good reason to think so. Bob Murphy joins me to discuss (and critique) the Coase Theorem, which purports to solve an important economic puzzle, but which makes methodologically suspect moves that it… Read More
Ep. 1124 Death by Regulation: The Truth About the FDA
Research scientist Dr. Mary Ruwart discusses the true effects of the lethal FDA, which we’re taught we couldn’t live without. Sponsor Away carry-ons and suitcases make the perfect gift, with a lifetime guarantee and 100-day trial. There’s a perfect size and color for everyone on… Read More
Ep. 1123 What’s Happening in South Africa?
With talk of uncompensated expropriation of white landowners making international news, I thought it was a good time to speak to Ernst Roets, a staple of South African television and deputy CEO of Afriforum, to find out what’s going on. Sponsor Skillshare is an online… Read More
Ep. 1122 John Bolton: The Bad and the Ugly
Scott Horton joins me to discuss the views — on Iraq, North Korea, Russia, Afghanistan, and Iran — of John Bolton, who was recently tapped to replace H.R. McMaster as National Security Advisor. Check out this episode and you’ll be better briefed on the subject than pretty… Read More
Ep. 1121 The Mundane Truth About the Sherman Antitrust Act
Here’s how we learn about so-called landmark legislation in school: your wise public servants identified a problem, and then put their heads together in a disinterested, dispassionate way to solve it, and improve life for everyone. In fact, the real roots of legislation often turn… Read More
BONUS Ep. 1120 Behind the Scenes at Tom Woods, Inc.
I was recently a guest on the Six Figure Grind podcast with Kevin Geary, and we talked not about libertarianism but about how I run my little operation here. I hope you take some insights away from our conversation. Free eBook Mentioned 5 Paths to an Online Income Link Mentioned LibertyClassroom.com The Contra Cruise! Join… Read More
