In the wake of the violent protests at (and cancellation of) the Milo Yiannopoulos event at the University of California at Berkeley, Daily Caller deputy editor Scott Greer joins me… Read More
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Ep. 829 You Shouldn’t Care About Oxfam’s Warning on Inequality
Oxfam released a report this week warning about global inequality, and proposing the usual wealth-destroying solutions. Here’s why the report ought to be ignored. Articles Discussed “ Oxfam’s Hypocrisy on Private Wealth ,” by Mateusz… Read More
Ep. 827 Laughter Is Better Than Communism
Libertarian comedian Andrew Heaton joins me to discuss topics ranging from licensing to taxation, as only a comedian can. About the Guest Andrew Heaton was voted New York City’s Greatest… Read More
Ep. 823 Major Milestone: Libertarian Walter Block Looks Back on 500 Peer-Reviewed Articles
Prolific libertarian scholar Walter Block recently reached an almost unheard-of milestone: 500 articles in peer-reviewed journals. We look back on the debates he’s had and the topics he’s covered, and… Read More
Ep. 822 The Work of Thomas Sowell: An Appreciation
Thomas Sowell, a prolific scholar who has had a great influence on me, ended his syndicated column a couple of weeks ago. Gene Epstein of Barron’s joins me for an… Read More
Ep. 821 Learn Economics from the Master — Painlessly
Shawn Ritenour, a professor of economics at Grove City College, has just filled a very important gap: until now, it’s been hard to find a really good book for people… Read More
Ep. 820 Speculators Aren’t Evil, and Neither Is Cinnabon: Common Fallacies Refuted
Don Boudreaux, professor of economics at George Mason University, joins me to review some of the more common complaints against markets, as reflected in recent books by well-known authors. About… Read More
Ep. 817 Death by HR: How Affirmative Action Cripples Organizations
Human Resources departments have for practical purposes become wings of the federal regime. Instead of seeking out the best employees who also happen to fit the company’s internal culture, HR… Read More
Ep. 812 The Truth About Chile’s Augusto Pinochet
The subject of Augusto Pinochet divides Chileans even today: should he be honored for making Chile more prosperous and desirable than its neighbors, or should he be condemned for human… Read More
Ep. 797 The Real Fidel Castro, Not the Cutesy One Who Made Everyone Literate
The version of Fidel Castro’s life we get from Hollywood and the media is cartoonish and laughable. Here’s the real story of Cuba and Castro, with every progressive talking point… Read More
