Obamacare is back in the news as the prospect of its repeal is discussed in the media. The Los Angeles Times ran seven charts that are supposed to show Obamacare… Read More
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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. 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. 799 Trump’s Carrier Policy: How Should Libertarians React?
How should libertarians respond to Donald Trump’s deal with Carrier to help it keep jobs in the United States? About the Guest Robert P. Murphy, who holds a Ph.D. in economics… Read More
Ep. 780 A Gallop Through the History of Economic Thought
Economist Bob Murphy, who co-hosts the Contra Krugman podcast with me, gives us an overview of the errors and brilliancies of the 19th century. About the Guest Robert P. Murphy,… Read More
Ep. 703 Social Justice Warriors: Who They Are, and How to Deal With Them
What exactly is the ideology of the “Social Justice Warrior”? What do you do when you’re targeted by one, whether at work or in general? Vox Day — popular blogger,… Read More
Ep. 505 Liberty: Some Highlights and Lowlights of the Past 500 Years
Today I cover a huge array of topics in a lively, fast-moving discussion with Richard Emmons of the Ron Paul Homeschooling Podcast . Some people had said I should do something like this for… Read More
Ep. 497 Pope Francis, Fortune Magazine, and Me
Fortune magazine took a bit of a swipe at me this week, taking aim at my defense of the free market in the face of the comments of Pope Francis.… Read More
Ep. 410 Socialist Basket Cases, and Other Economic Topics
The socialist disaster in Venezuela reminds our guest, Carmen Dorobat, of her native Romania during its communist period. Plus, we discuss protectionism at the World Trade Organization and other economic… Read More
The US and the Ukrainian Revolt
A few days ago on my podcast I talked to Daniel McAdams of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity about the situation in Ukraine. YouTube below. A listener wrote: Hello, I just listened to your last podcast… Read More
