Gene Epstein joins me to respond to Bhaskar Sunkara’s new book The Socialist Manifesto. Book Discussed The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality , by Bhaskar Sunkara Debate Mentioned Socialism vs. Capitalism Guest’s Debating Society The Soho Forum Guest’s Book Econospinning: How to Read Between the Lines When the Media Manipulate the Numbers Guest’s Twitter @GeneSohoForum Previous Appearances Ep. 1249 Continually Mistaken, Chronically Admired: The Strange Case of an Establishment Economist Ep. 1232 Are Workers Getting… Read More
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Ep. 1371 The Mueller Report and Fake News
The year 2019 hasn’t been a good one for the news media — and now the Mueller report, which failed to find evidence of “collusion” between the Trump campaign and Russia, has just hit like a 10-megaton bomb. Mike Cernovich and I survey the wreckage.… Read More
Ep. 1370 The Fake Social Contract
The “social contract,” which we are said to have consented to “implicitly,” is the primary way we hear the state justified. Our opponents on social media seem to consider this a devastating reply, as if we’ve never heard it before. Taxation isn’t theft because we’ve… Read More
BONUS Ep. 1369 Church Politics in the Age of Francis
Some of my favorite conversations on or off the air are with Catholic publisher Roger McCaffrey (who’s the godfather to two of our daughters, incidentally). In addition to being very knowledgeable about a great many things, he is a man of impeccable judgment, such that… Read More
Ep. 1368 Reagan Admin’s David Stockman: Is MAGA a Fantasy?
David Stockman, who served as director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, and who’s been a great friend of the Tom Woods Show, returns to discuss his new book Peak Trump: The Undrainable Swamp and the Fantasy of MAGA. We discuss… Read More
Ep. 1367 Jordan Peterson Hits Back at Cambridge University
Cambridge University has rescinded a fellowship offer extended to Jordan Peterson, probably the best-known and most followed academic in Canada’s history. He hit back in his characteristic style. Post Discussed “ Cambridge University Rescinds my Fellowship ,” by Jordan Peterson Related Episodes Ep. 773 Psychology Professor Resists “Gender Identity” Crowd, Gets Attacked Ep. 800… Read More
Ep. 1366 The Democrats and Their Court-Packing Plan
On a previous episode I predicted that the Democrats would not let the transformation of the Supreme Court stand, and would instead try to revive the idea of packing the Court. I was right. In this episode I discuss the history behind the number of… Read More
Ep. 1365 The Shrinking Index Card of Allowable Libertarian Opinion
You’ll never guess what your host did that outraged the delightful “left-libertarian” wing of our little movement this time, but it speaks volumes. I also discuss the ongoing Tulsi Gabbard situation. Episodes Mentioned Ep. 1362 The Discrimination Myth Ep. 1332 Should Libertarians Support Secession? Listener Website Mentioned EyeOnTheEmpire.com The Contra… Read More
Ep. 1364 True Conservatism Means Anarchism?
Professor Alex Salter discusses his provocative article for The American Conservative: “Why True Conservatism Means Anarchy.” Sponsor Blinkist lets you read (or listen to) the key lessons and takeaways from 2500+ nonfiction books in 15 minutes or less. Get a 7-day free trial at Blinkist.com/woods .… Read More
Ep. 1363 World War II Did Not Cure the Great Depression
This one just won’t go away. Even people who should know better unthinkingly repeat this one. Here’s what’s wrong with this claim. 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