Ep. 2294 The Invisible Hand Isn’t a Libertarian Fantasy
On the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith, Mark Skousen discusses his historical significance. And yes, the “invisible hand” image is apt and should be defended against critics. …
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Ep. 2293 How Countries Get Rich (or Stay Poor)
Shawn Ritenour, professor of economics at Grove City College, discusses his new book, The Economics of Prosperity: Rethinking Economic Growth and Development. Sponsors: Crowdhealth – Save $99 when you use …
Ep. 2292 Stalin Takes Over, with Michael Malice
Michael Malice and I continue our discussion of his book The White Pill with a look at the record of Joseph Stalin. Book Discussed: Tom WoodsThomas E. Woods, Jr., is …
Ep. 2291 The Communists Take Power, with Michael Malice
After the Bolsheviks took power in Russia, a major chunk of the Western intellectual classes cheered with delight for what they insisted was the glorious new society of the future. …
Ep. 2290 Jeff Deist on National Divorce, Monetary Policy, and “Experts”
My conversation with Mises Institute president Jeff Deist covers national divorce, as well as rule by “experts,” and how the Federal Reserve tries to make money seem like something that …
Ep. 2289 Friendship in an Age of Hate
Gary Chartier, dean of the business school at La Sierra University, joins us for a discussion of friendship: the philosophical challenges it raises, and its indispensable role in human flourishing. …
Ep. 2288 Paul Gottfried on the Fate of Dissident Voices
Paul Gottfried, Yale Ph.D. and editor of Chronicles magazine, discusses the dissident Right, Murray Rothbard, the cowards who excommunicated them, and more. Book Discussed: A Paleoconservative Anthology: New Voices for …
Ep. 2287 A Program for Ignoring the Feds
Maine state senator Eric Brakey is pushing an ambitious legislative agenda that amounts to defying or refusing to cooperate with the federal government on a variety of issues. We also …
Ep. 2286 Why and How the State Attacks the Family
Connor Boyack discusses how the modern state targets the family and seeks to indoctrinate children. Book Discussed: Children of the Collective Tom WoodsThomas E. Woods, Jr., is the 2019 winner …
Ep. 2285 White Privilege, Black Lives Matter, and Other Taboo Subjects
Wilfred Reilly joins us to discuss the reality behind so much of the oppression narrative that has come to dominate the American consciousness. Tom WoodsThomas E. Woods, Jr., is the …