Brad Birzer joins us to discuss themes in his latest course for LibertyClassroom.com , on the golden age of science fiction — which is full of ideas libertarians will find congenial.… Read More
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Ep. 924 Mises on Nationalism, the Right of Self-Determination, and the Problem of Immigration
Joe Salerno, editor of the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics and academic vice president of the Mises Institute , discusses Ludwig von Mises’ thoughts on nationalism, immigration, and the state. Article Discussed… Read More
Ep. 923 The U.S. Military Budget: Throwing Money Out the Window
Donald Trump has asked for a $54 billion increase in the military budget. That’s an opportune moment to revisit how much the U.S. government already spends, what precisely it’s spending… Read More
Ep. 922 How to Make Hilarious Libertarian Arguments in Three Minutes
Seamus Coughlin, creator of Freedom Toons, is now one of my favorite people: his animated videos are short, punchy, funny, libertarian, and effective. And he’s a hilarious guy, too. A… Read More
Ep. 921 The Long History of Presidential Stupidity in Economics
Everyone always thinks the current president must be the worst. Surely President X is the most ignorant when it comes to economics! Well, there’s a lot of competition for that… Read More
Ep. 920 Discussion with YouTube Personality Sargon of Akkad on Libertarians (He’s Not One) and Leftists (He’s Definitely Not One)
Carl Benjamin, known online as Sargon of Akkad, has built up an enormous online following thanks to his compelling and controversial YouTube videos. He identifies with no particular ideology, but… Read More
Ep. 919 Social Work: Good, Bad, or Ugly?
Patrick Gann recently graduated from Millersville University with a degree in social work. We discuss the ideological slant and unexamined assumptions to be found within social work departments and out… Read More
Ep. 918 Two Dozen Key Foreign Policy Questions the Media and Government Ignore
Andrew Bacevich, retired from Boston University, recently posed 24 awkward but important questions about the present state of American foreign policy. I thought they were worth reviewing, because taken together… Read More
Ep. 917 The Truth About the Real Estate Market, and What Regular People Should Do
Hunter Thompson, a full-time real estate investor, discusses today’s housing market, what sectors do well in a down economy, how real-estate investing compares to other investment possibilities, and more. Guest’s… Read More
Ep. 916 Last House Republican to Oppose Iraq War Joins Me
Congressman John “Jimmy” Duncan Jr. has served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee for 29 years. He is the last remaining Republican House member who voted against the… Read More
