What is Independence Day really all about? Certainly more than just the sleep-inducing “no taxation without representation.” James Madison biographer Kevin Gutzman joins me for the real story. Plus: why you shouldn’t pull down statues of George Washington. Guests’ Website KevinGutzman.com Guests’ Twitter @KevinGutzman Guest’s Books James Madison and the Making of America Thomas Jefferson, Revolutionary: A Radical’s Struggle to Remake America by… Read More
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Ep. 1685 The Mob Claims Another One
Steve Hsu is professor of theoretical physics at Michigan State University. Until recently, he was vice president for research and graduate studies. Despite over 1000 letters on his behalf including from top academics like Harvard’s Steven Pinker, the administration caved to a Twitter mob and asked for… Read More
Ep. 1684 Welcome to Leftist America
In this episode I talk about the new America, in which we freely call people “white supremacists” (Paul Krugman just used the term to refer to all elderly people in Florida), dissident voices are suppressed and humiliated, and lessons in tolerance are given by people who… Read More
Ep. 1683 Should We Panic About Texas and COVID?
Texas, Florida, and Arizona have the usual suspects up to their usual doomsday scenarios. Should we really be concerned? Related Link Wondering what’s really happening in Texas? Here’s the email, from a senior executive at a Texas ER chain that sees thousands of patients a… Read More
Ep. 1682 Cuomo and de Blasio Lockdown Regimes Smacked by Judge
The Thomas More Society’s Christopher Ferrara just won a major victory over the governor of New York and the mayor of New York City with a ruling by Federal District Judge Gary L. Sharpe that strikes down limitations on religious gatherings that are more onerous… Read More
Ep. 1681 A Lifetime of Exposing Government Lies
Journalist Diana Johnstone has covered the world, and particularly US foreign affairs, for decades. It ain’t a pretty story, but it’s one that needs to be told. Book Discussed Circle in the Darkness: Memoir of a World Watcher Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it. Plus,… Read More
Ep. 1680 Dominic Frisby on Lockdowns, the Insane West, and the Libertarian National Anthem
Comedian, financial writer, and jack-of-all-trades Dominic Frisby joins me to discuss the continued lockdowns in the UK, what’s happening in Western societies, and his new national anthem for Libertaria. Sponsor Sanebox helps you overcome the mental angst associated with an overflowing email inbox by sorting what’s… Read More
Ep. 1679 Dale Brown: How to Slash Violent Crime
Dale Brown’s Detroit Threat Management Center has had tremendous success in lowering violent crime rates, and has done so using methods that emphasize de-escalation and nonviolence. In the wake of the George Floyd killing, he joins us to discuss lessons police departments can learn from… Read More
Ep. 1678 The Conservative Surrender
With the present pitiful showing by conservatives as the backdrop, Paul Gottfried joins us to discuss what went wrong with Conservatism, Inc. Book Discussed The Vanishing Tradition: Perspectives on American Conservatism Free Resources! 1) Free guide on how to start your blog or website. Click here to get it. Plus, check out my step-by-step video taking you from… Read More
Ep. 1677 Roundtable on the Police: Problems and Solutions
Libertarian writer James Reilly and Mises Institute president Jeff Deist join me for a libertarian perspective on the problems with the police and what our proposed solutions would be. Sponsor Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, technology, and… Read More