Dedra and Brad Birzer, who teach at Hillsdale College, join Tom to discuss the various guidelines issued to teachers of Advanced Placement history, in order to help students prepare for the Advanced Placement exam. It’s the usual controversy: two options, neither of which reflects our… Read More
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Ep. 831 Why Christians (and Everyone Else) Should Be Capitalists
Jay Richards responds to arguments we’ve all had to answer at one time or another as we discuss his book Money, Greed, and God: Why Capitalism Is the Solution and Not the Problem . About the Guest Jay Richards is Assistant Research Professor in the School of Business and Economics at The Catholic University of America and Executive… Read More
I’m Doing the Worst Thing in the World
What’s the worst thing in the world, you ask? Moving. In less than two weeks we’ll be moving from Topeka, Kansas, to central Florida. And all the stuff I have to do between now and then is overwhelming. So I’m afraid for the next few… Read More
Ep. 657 An Episode About Episodes: My Personal Guide to the Tom Woods Show
Today I look back on the previous 656 episodes and pull out some memorable ones to discuss. I also point out episodes that weren’t listened to as much but that deserved a larger audience. And in general I give you — especially but not exclusively… Read More
Ep. 534 Would Conservatism’s Founder Recognize Conservatism Today? The Life and Thought of Russell Kirk
Brad Birzer has written an outstanding biography of one of the most important figures in the history of American conservatism. We discuss Kirk’s sometimes rocky relationship with libertarianism, and his even rockier relationship with neoconservatism. Plus, key ideas, colorful personalities, and more. About the Guest… Read More
Ep. 511 Today’s Tom Sawyer: Neil Peart, Rush, and Liberty
There’s a reason so many libertarians are Rush fans, and even if for some reason you don’t care for their brand of music, you should know about them for the sake of libertarian literacy. Brad Birzer, author of a new book on drummer and writer… Read More
Ep. 504 Trails West: How Freedom Settled the West
From the journey west to the Indian wars, Brad Birzer and I discuss the exciting history of the American West. About the Guest Brad Birzer holds the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in history at Hillsdale College. Course Discussed Trails West: How Freedom Settled the West Free Sample Special Offers (1) InboxDollars pays you… 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
Ep. 50 The Conservative Mind
Brad Birzer, professor of history at Hillsdale College, talks about Russell Kirk, a central thinker of postwar conservatism, including his relationship with libertarianism. See Birzer’s recent article “ Seven Conservative Minds .” Professor Birzer is the author of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Sanctifying Myth: Understanding Middle Earth , American Cicero: The Life of Charles Carroll , and Sanctifying the World: The Augustinian Life and Mind of Christopher Dawson . He is co-founder of The Imaginative Conservative… Read More
I Love Conservative/Libertarian History
I don’t know about you, but I’m fascinated by the history of American conservatism and libertarianism. That’s probably why I enjoyed today’s program with Brad Birzer so much. We talked about Russell Kirk, a central intellectual of the postwar conservative movement. I don’t always agree with what… Read More