On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop take a look at "classical liberalism," a term that has come to mean a variety of different things in recent years. What is the history of classical liberalism? Is classical liberalism distinct from radical libertarianism? Is it ultimately a moderate form of leftism? Ryan and Tho address these questions and more during the Mises Institute's Fall Fundraising Campaign. If you're a fan of Radio Rothbard, you can get a copy of Ten Economi...
Sep 29, 2023•Ep. 153
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by economist Mark Thornton to take a look at why so many economists keep telling us the economy is in great shape. Get your free book at Mises.org/R othPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard . New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Sep 21, 2023•Ep. 152
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the domestic costs of 9/11 and its continuing impact on Americans. The two discuss articles they wrote this week about how the events sowed the seeds of the current regime, how it reversed the trajectory of rising government skepticism in the 90s, and the need for accountability still to this day. Recommended Reading "Three Reasons Why Military Recruitment Is in Crisis" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_...
Sep 14, 2023•Ep. 151
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at county and city-level secession movements and what it means for political self-determination. In a recent article, Ryan McMaken highlighted renewed calls for Staten Island to secede from New York City, but other recent examples include attempts by taxpayers in areas of Georgia and Alabama to break away from the control of mismanagement of local governments. Tho and Ryan look at the value these initiatives have, and ...
Sep 07, 2023•Ep. 150
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the Chinese economy. While some of the left see China as a model for governing, those on the right often assume their rise relative to the US is inevitable. Ryan and Tho look at the recent challenges to the Chinese economy. Recommended Reading "The Chinese Economy: Market Socialism with Chinese Characteristics" by Antonio Graceffo: Mises.org/RR_149_A "China Enters the Doom Loop" by Peter St. Onge: Mi...
Aug 31, 2023•Ep. 149
Ryan and Tho examine how the US regime is in the midst of its latest panic over public faith in the state's legitimacy. This is why we keep hearing about misinformation, insurrection and "threats to democracy." Recommended Reading "'Antidemocratic' Just Means 'Something the Regime Doesn't Like.'" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_148_A "Seditious Conspiracy Is Not a Real Crime" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_148_B "The State Protects Itself While Crime against Ordinar...
Aug 24, 2023•Ep. 148
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Summer Fellow Manuel Garcia Gojon to discuss the recent strong performance by Argentinian libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei. The three discuss the economic conditions of Argentina fueling the self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist's political rise, what separates him from other populist figures, and some of his proposed policies - such as abolishing the country's central bank. Recommended Reading "W...
Aug 17, 2023•Ep. 147
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Econ Bro, the founder of Nigerian Liberty, which offers seminars in Austrian economics in Nigeria. The three discuss the inflation crisis in Nigeria, the cultural consequences of rising prices in the country, and the costs of the state capture of its petrol industry. To learn more about Nigerian Liberty, visit NigerianLiberty.com . View Econ Bro's Substack at econbro.substack.com . Be sure to follow Ra...
Aug 10, 2023•Ep. 146
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the latest indictment of Donald Trump. While many are exhausted with the theater of modern politics, DC's escalating attacks reveal the state's true anatomy. Any challenge to the state's legitimacy — like questioning an election — must be crushed. Recommended Reading "The United States vs. Donald J. Trump" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_145_A "If Congress Were Genuinely Interested in Democracy, They Would We...
Aug 04, 2023•Ep. 145
Ryan and Tho take a close look at Rothbard's timeless takedown of state violence, Anatomy of the State, in this special live edition of Radio Rothbard, recorded at Mises University 2023. Download Anatomy of the State for free at Mises.org/Anatomy New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Jul 29, 2023•Ep. 144
Mark Thornton joins Ryan and Tho on Radio Rothbard to take a closer look at the state of the US dollar and how price inflation and economic crises are likely to play out in the months and years ahead. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Jul 20, 2023•Ep. 143
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho Bishop is joined by Mises Research Fellow Connor Mortell to talk about Connor's research project on energy policy. Tho and Connor push back against common narratives—even some promoted by libertarians—of fossil fuels and green energy and the necessity of keeping a human focus on energy policy. The Radio Rothbard mug is available in the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug : PROMO CODE RothPod for 20% off Recommended Resources "How...
Jul 13, 2023•Ep. 142
Ryan, Tho, and Kerry Baldwin take a look at why some politicians say they're "nationalists." Is nationalism a good thing or is it just another way to justify more government meddling in our lives? New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Jul 06, 2023•Ep. 141
There are now more armed civilian federal agents than there are US Marines. These well-funded armies of federal enforcers from the alphabet agencies are there to be used against US citizens at the whims of federal policymakers. Every last one of them should be disarmed. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Jun 29, 2023•Ep. 140
Ryan and Tho take a look at the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg's heroic leak of the Pentagon Papers and the evils of government secrecy. Modern leakers like Snowden, Manning, and Assange do important work educating voters and making the state more accountable. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Jun 22, 2023•Ep. 139
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Senior Editor Bill Anderson to discuss his recent article, "David French Gets to Sit with the Cool Kids at the NYT Lunch Table." Bill explains the transformation of French from a "cultural conservative" commentator to the preferred "classical liberal" of the elite. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading...
Jun 15, 2023•Ep. 138
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the role statistics play in promoting the regime. Topics include some interesting differences in recently reported unemployment data, changes to inflation reporting over time, government withholding of various reports — including crime and money supply measures — as well as alternative measures Austrians use to better cut through state propaganda. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at...
Jun 08, 2023•Ep. 137
In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop take a revisionist Rothbardian lens to American history. Was the American revolution a good thing? Was Andrew Jackson better than Thomas Jefferson? Does a historical narrative really matter? Tune in for this and more! New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Jun 01, 2023•Ep. 136
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop tackle the debt ceiling debate. As negotiations continue in Washington, the corporate financial press is hard at work warning about the potential for disaster. Ryan and Tho cut through the nonsense to look at the real state of America's finances, potential ramifications in the short term, and US defaults of the past and the inevitable future. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises....
May 25, 2023•Ep. 135
Veteran investigative journalist James Bovard joins Ryan and Tho to talk about the Durham Report and what it tells us about the media and the FBI. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "Durham proves that Hillary and the FBI tried to rig the 2016 election" by Jim Bovard (New York Post): Mises.org/RR_134_A "Democrats attack FBI whistleblowers — giving cover to the...
May 19, 2023•Ep. 134
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about recent court cases involving defamation claims, justifying libertarian skepticism of the entire concept. As Ryan noted in a recent Wire article, the Dominion lawsuit in particular, is a particularly chilling case for free speech, with a taxpayer-funded company effectively silencing public critics. This, along with the recent Trump verdict, are an illustration of the continuing escalating weaponization of the cour...
May 11, 2023•Ep. 133
In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the cancellation of Tucker Carlson's Fox News show and the similar treatment of Murray Rothbard by Bill Buckley. What does Tucker's cancelation mean for the growing anti-regime trends on the right, and why do "conservative" gatekeepers prefer the company of the left more than their audience? We look at this and more on this episode of Radio Rothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at M...
May 04, 2023•Ep. 132
Ryan McMaken and Dr. Mark Thornton cover the state of the dollar as global reserve currency, and why employers are laying off more and more of their highest paid workers. PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Subscribe to Mark's weekly Minor Issues podcast at Mises.org/MinorIssues . Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard ....
Apr 27, 2023•Ep. 131
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at common American history myths baked into government school curricula. While Republican governors have begun to prioritize removing "critical race theory" and other forms of modern "leftwing indoctrination" from textbooks, there are a number of historical episodes left unchallenged that all lead to a deification of state power and a celebration of progressive politics. PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "The M...
Apr 20, 2023•Ep. 130
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss recent reveals about new lows for the FBI. Ryan discusses new reports about the targeting of traditional Catholic churches and the history of the American Stasi, while Tho highlights new evidence about the role of federal agents in escalating January 6. Recommended Reading "The FBI’s Forgotten Criminal Record" by Jim Bovard: Mises.org/RR_129_A "Abolish the FBI" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_129_B Be sure to follow Radio Rothb...
Apr 14, 2023•Ep. 129
Ryan and Tho talk about why Trump is the only former president to be prosecuted for crimes. The ruling class has agreed to not prosecute their own, but since they see Trump as an outsider, he is fair game. In truth, we'd be better off if more presidents and former presidents faced prosecution. Recommended Reading "With the Trump Indictment, America Is a Step Closer to Being a Banana Republic" by Bill Anderson: Mises.org/RR_128_A "Politics Is Turning Us into Idiots" by Lipton Matthews: Mise...
Apr 06, 2023•Ep. 128
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the global moves being made against the US dollar. The regime's decade long weaponization of money and banking has both international rivals and historical allies looking for alternatives. Ryan and Tho discuss what that means for Americans, and what may come next. Recommended Reading "World needs to end risky reliance on U.S. dollar: BoE's Carney" (Reuters, 2019): Mises.org/RR_127_A "Governments Can't Blame Inflation on Energ...
Mar 31, 2023•Ep. 127
This week on Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge , a fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a regular contributor to the Mises Wire. This episode looks at the political response to the recent turmoil in the banking system and how the Austrian position looks today relative to 2008. St. Onge makes a case for optimism. Recommended Reading "It Turns Out That Hundreds of Banks Are at Risk" by Peter St. Onge: Mises.org/RR_126_A "The Fed Backtracks on Future Rate Hik...
Mar 23, 2023•Ep. 126
Ryan and Tho talk about how last week's banking panic led to new ways for bankers and politicians to exploit regular people through inflation, regulations, and corrupt loans. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard .
Mar 17, 2023•Ep. 125
Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at how the regime's narrative on foreign policy is failing, and how some in Congress are finally standing up to the warfare state. Yet, the regime wants more US wars in Syria, Ukraine, and now even Mexico. And you will pay for it all. Will the voters demand a more sane foreign policy in 2024? Recommended Reading "The Costs of War in Syria" by Ryan McMaken (2013): Mises.org/RR_124_A "A Permanent Wartime Economy" by Jeff Deist: Mises.org/RR_124_B The War, Economy, ...
Mar 09, 2023•Ep. 124
