Professor Gerard Casey takes us on a whirlwind tour of political thought, including both the bad guys and the good guys, from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries. Topics Discussed Jean Bodin, Thomas Hobbes, and the notion of sovereignty Johannes Althusius: the crucial thinker no… Read More
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Ep. 335 How I Became a Libertarian
I wasn’t always a libertarian. I began as a moderate Republican. I eventually became vice president of the Harvard College Republicans. But something pulled me away from conventional opinion and toward the persuasive and compelling heterodoxy of Austro-libertarianism. Here’s my story. Hope you enjoy it!… Read More
Ep. 334 The Democracy Scam
So many of the alleged merits of democracy are simply asserted or assumed. But there are very serious problems with democracy, and the always interesting Frank Karsten joins me today to hash some of them out. This one is a must-listen. About the Guest Frank… Read More
Ep. 333 Could There Have Been an Internet Without the State?
Would there be an Internet without the state? Should we favor “net neutrality”? We cover these and other issues in today’s episode! About the Guest Richard Bennett, a visiting fellow of the American Enterprise Institute, is an expert on Internet technology and public policy. He… Read More
Ep. 332 An Entrepreneur’s Path to Liberty
Toby Baxendale is a fantastically successful entrepreneur as well as a great benefactor of the cause of liberty. Today we discuss everything from labor unions and Margaret Thatcher to anarchism and Austrian economics, and whether Austrian economics helps guide him in his entrepreneurial endeavors. About… Read More
Ep. 331 No, Progressives, Lower Tax Rates on the Rich Don’t Wreck the Economy
Thom Hartmann’s fans have been sending around a graphic claiming that the economy tanks when taxes are lowered on the rich. It’s so wrong it’s embarrassing. Bob Murphy and I dismantle the thing completely. Article Discussed “ Thom Hartmann’s Bogus Tax History ,” by Bob Murphy About the Guest Robert… Read More
Ep. 330 The Peacekeeper App: Protect Your Home and Community
Can we improve on the current system of emergency response? Cody Drummond thinks so. His free Peacekeeper App decentralizes the process, and gives families and communities more control over their own lives and their own protection services. About the Guest Cody Drummond is CEO and founder… Read More
Ep. 329 Iran War Threatened Again?
Looks like the neocons are trying to drum up support for war with Iran again. Scott McConnell of The American Conservative restores some sanity to the discussion. About the Guest Scott McConnell is a founding editor of The American Conservative magazine. Article Discussed “ How Obama Can Stop Netanyahu’s Iran War ,” by Scott McConnell Related… Read More
Ep. 328 Peter Schiff on Investing, and What to Expect in 2015
Peter Schiff returns to the Tom Woods Show to answer listener questions about investing and the economy. Questions were solicited on Tom’s Facebook page , so make sure to ‘Like’ that page for future opportunities to get your questions answered. Issues Discussed What does Peter recommend as an… Read More
Ep. 327 Nullify! The Agenda for 2015
With about 200 bills involving some form of state-level resistance to the federal government bending before legislatures around the country, Michael Boldin joins us for an overview of what’s about to unfold. Don’t miss it! About the Guest Michael Boldin is executive director of the… Read More
