Ron Paul returns to discuss his new book Swords into Plowshares, at once a deeply personal reflection on war and his own career in the military, and also a systematic antiwar broadside. Truly a must-listen. About the Guest Ron Paul is a retired 12-term U.S.… Read More
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Ep. 440 Liberland: A New Libertarian Country?
Liberland is a burgeoning micronation between Croatia and Serbia, and founded on libertarian principles. By popular demand, we talk to two of its top people in today’s episode. About the Guests Vit Jedlicka is the President of the Free Republic of Liberland. Tom Walls is… Read More
Ep. 439 Afghanistan Is a Fiasco, But Can You Explain Why?
I bet a lot of libertarians opposed the war in Afghanistan but couldn’t give a lot of details to back up their position. This episode will remedy any such deficiency! About the Guest Ray McGovern was a CIA analyst from 1963 to 1990. During the… Read More
Ep. 438 What Should Be Done About ISIS?
The incomparable Scott Horton discusses ISIS, the neocons’ strategy of allying with al Qaeda, the GOP claim that Obama is responsible for ISIS because of the Iraq withdrawal, and much more. About the Guest Scott Horton is the host of Antiwar Radio on KPFK 90.7… Read More
Ep. 437 Rand Paul, Foreign Policy, and 2016
Rand Paul has a tricky road ahead given the current pack of candidates and the issues that are resonating with GOP primary voters this season. Brian Doherty and I discuss Rand’s way forward in today’s episode! About the Guest Brian Doherty is a senior editor… Read More
Ep. 436 James Bovard: 30 Years of Exposing Federal Agencies
If there’s been a more prolific libertarian journalist of the past 30 years than James Bovard, I don’t know who it is. Today we talk about Jim’s life and the various federal agencies he’s exposed over the years. Not to be missed! About the Guest… Read More
Ep. 435 Why Has the Economic Recovery Been So Sluggish?
In a recent episode, David Stockman showed just how sluggish the economic recovery has been. But why has it been so sluggish? Wolf von Laer explains precisely how the state has held the economy back. About the Guest Wolf von Laer is a doctoral candidate… Read More
Ep. 434 My Favorite Books, and Other Things I Told Swedish Libertarians
I was recently a guest on Radio Mises, the podcast of Mises Sweden. We discussed the limits of allowable opinion, religion and liberty, Ron Paul, Sweden’s history, decentralization, and much more. Host of This Discussion Mises Sweden Books Mentioned The Revolution: A Manifesto , by Ron Paul The Economics and Ethics of Private Property , by Hans-Hermann Hoppe… Read More
Ep. 433 Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass
Where does the underclass come from? Poor economic conditions and a lack of opportunity, says the left. It’s the incentives of the welfare state, says the right. The correct answer is more subtle, says today’s guest. About the Guest Theodore Dalrymple (pen name) is an… Read More
Ep. 432 Debate: Tom Woods and Michael Malice on Alexander Hamilton
Libertarians assume Alexander Hamilton is their archenemy, but Michael Malice insists that’s not correct. Michael and I have an extremely stimulating exchange of ideas in today’s episode! About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and celebrity ghostwriter. He is also a frequent guest on… Read More