In this episode I cover a lot of ground, albeit a bit haphazardly: the unintended consequences of “lockdown,” the superstitious reverence for “scientists” (who, contrary to popular belief, are not in fact qualified to answer all questions), what’s really happening in the hospitals, the social… Read More
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Ep. 1635 Ten Years of Nullification
It’s been ten years since my book Nullification was published, so it’s an appropriate moment for a retrospective on how during that time the states have pushed back against various federal intrusions. The Tenth Amendment Center’s Michael Boldin joins me. Book Mentioned Nullification , by Tom… Read More
Ep. 1634 J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Friendship
Brad Birzer joins me to discuss J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, their friendship, and its inspiration for his latest project, which will knock your socks off. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, technology, and more. Get two… Read More
Ep. 1633 Trump, the Governors, and the Constitution
The President and the governors of numerous states have been in a war of words over who has the authority to reopen the country in the wake of the virus. We’ve even heard governors talking about the Tenth Amendment, which is quite a novelty for… Read More
Ep. 1632 The U.S. Warfare State and the Heroes Who Opposed It
Quite a diverse array of voices have spoken out against the U.S. war machine over the past two centuries, and in today’s episode we discuss a bunch of them. Book Discussed We Who Dared to Say No to War: American Antiwar Writing from 1812 to Now Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get… Read More
Ep. 1631 What the Governors Should Do Now
Jeff Deist of the Mises Institute joins me to review the specific steps the state governors should take right now to restore normal life in the United States. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and compare rates on life insurance, disability insurance, renters insurance,… Read More
Ep. 1630 Dissident Virus Voices
Brett Veinotte of the School Sucks Project invited me onto his podcast to talk coronavirus, lockdowns, and frustration — and hope. The Brett/Tom Program The Ideas Into Action Summit (use code WOODS for 30% off) Listener Website Mentioned TimMoen.net Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it.… Read More
Ep. 1629 Kinsella on the Coronavirus, His Road to Libertarianism, and the Good and Bad in Ayn Rand
Libertarian legal theorist Stephan Kinsella and I discuss his road to libertarianism (of the Rothbardian kind), where he thinks we need more work, the rights and wrongs of Ayn Rand, and more. And yes, some discussion of the virus…. Periodical Mentioned FreeNation.org (scroll down for Formulations)… Read More
Ep. 1628 Is the Coronavirus a Libertarian Moment?
Finance professor Murray Sabrin thinks so. Murray is convinced that libertarians in fact have an excellent opportunity to lay bare the problems with the state. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community with over 21,000 classes in design, business, technology, and more. Get two months of… Read More
Ep. 1627 Lockdowns vs. Human Flourishing: Is There Another Approach?
Alex Epstein returns to discuss the coronavirus response, what sensible practices we ought to adopt, and why mere biological life is not enough. Sponsor At PolicyGenius.com , you can get quotes and compare rates on life insurance, disability insurance, renters insurance, and health insurance. It’s easy! Check… Read More
