Socialism has become fashionable again, especially among young people. Tom DiLorenzo’s new book smashes it in delightful and memorable style. About the Guest Tom DiLorenzo is a professor of economics at Loyola University in Maryland and a senior fellow at the Mises Institute. His books include The Real Lincoln and How Capitalism Saved America .… Read More
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Ep. 471 What’s Wrong with Bernie Sanders’ Demand for More Fringe Benefits for Workers?
Tom DiLorenzo returns to the show to discuss the problems with Sanders’ demand for more paid vacation time, sick leave, and family leave. DiLorenzo also challenges the conventional narrative about labor unions. You’ll feel sorry for Bernie when it’s all over. Nah, probably you won’t.… Read More
Ep. 467 The Truth About Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, and Other Myths Refuted
Larry Reed joins us once again to discuss common myths and misconceptions about the free society: Sinclair’s The Jungle, state education, Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover, and more! About the Guest Larry Reed is president of the Foundation for Economic Education. Book Discussed Excuse Me, Professor: Challenging the Myths of Progressivism Guest’s Website Foundation for Economic Education Special… Read More
Ep. 456 Monopoly Is Everywhere, Say Mainstream Economists; Austrians Roll Eyes
Mainstream economists see “monopoly power” everywhere — even when a breakfast cereal company differentiates its product via advertising. It’s crazy. In today’s episode we discuss the mainstream view of monopoly, as well as so-called perfect competition and monopolistic competition. You’ll be begging for some Mises… Read More
Ep. 412 What I Told the Eleventh Graders About Liberty
For the third year in a row, I was asked to speak on classical liberalism (libertarianism) to the 11th graders in my kids’ school, in their Great Ideas course. Video Mentioned When Did I Sign This ‘Social Contract’? Article Mentioned The Misplaced Fear of ‘Monopoly’ Assigned Reading “ The Anatomy of the State ,” by Murray N. Rothbard (the teacher asked what I… Read More
Ep. 355 Was the Industrial Revolution a Catastrophe for Workers? And Other Economic Topics
The standard historical accounts get a great many economic issues all wrong. In this episode I review a bunch of the most common ones, and supply the free-market answer. Topics Discussed The Industrial Revolution The New Deal Antitrust Monopoly The Marshall Plan Host of This… Read More
The Tom Woods Show Library of Episodes
Subscribe to the show for free on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher and never miss an episode! Ep. 1547 The Country Where Libertarian Thought Is Thriving – December 4, 2019 – Raphael Lima Ep. 1546 Another Multimillionaire Who Didn’t Use His College Training – December 2, 2019 – Aidan Booth Ep. 1545 What Is the… Read More
My Government Course for the Ron Paul Curriculum
This is the second course I’ve created for the Ron Paul Homeschool Curriculum . (The first was Western Civilization I , from antiquity to 1492.) This one is a half-year course, so only 90 lessons instead of the usual 180. I’ve been asked if my courses will be available a la carte,… Read More
My Government Course for the Ron Paul Homeschool Curriculum
This is the second course I’ve created for the Ron Paul Homeschool Curriculum . (The first was Western Civilization I , from antiquity to 1492.) This one is a half-year course, so only 90 lessons instead of the usual 180. It’ll be available in a couple weeks. I’ve been asked if my… Read More