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The Tom Woods Show

Join New York Times bestselling author Tom Woods for your daily serving of liberty education! Guests include Ron Paul, Judge Andrew Napolitano, David Stockman, and hundreds more, with topics like war, the Federal Reserve, net neutrality, the FDA, Austrian economics, and many other subjects of interest to libertarians. Join us!
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Ep. 2252 The Military Can't Win the War on Drugs, and Other Lessons from U.S. Foreign Policy

Christopher Coyne joins us again to discuss further problems with and failures of the American empire. Sponsor: This Christmas, get your friends and loved ones something original and unusual but that you know they'll love: steaks. Omaha Steaks has some great assortments featuring bacon-wrapped filet mignons, boneless chicken breasts, juicy burgers, and a lot more. Plus, as a Tom Woods Show listener you can take an extra $40 off your order, on top of the sitewide 50% off sale going on right now, ...

Dec 13, 202242 min

Ep. 2251 Twitter's Liars and Creeps

Twitter denied doing the various things it's now becoming clear it obviously did do when it comes to suppressing dissident voices. Auton MacIntyre joins me to discuss this ongoing story. Sponsors: CrowdHealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at JoinCrowdHealth.com Policy Genius - PolicyGenius.com Show notes for Ep. 2251

Dec 09, 202239 min

Ep. 2250 Gerald Celente on Ukraine, the Economy, and the American Elite

The great Gerald Celente, publisher of Trends Journal, reviews where things are going in terms of the economy, foreign policy, and civil liberties, and what the bright spots are. Sponsor: This Christmas, get your friends and loved ones something original and unusual but that you know they'll love: steaks. Omaha Steaks has some great assortments featuring bacon-wrapped filet mignons, boneless chicken breasts, juicy burgers, and a lot more. Plus, as a Tom Woods Show listener you can take an extra ...

Dec 09, 202234 min

Ep. 2249 The Military State and Why It Persists

Christopher Coyne joins me to discuss some of the factors contributing to the seeming permanence of the military-industrial complex in the United States. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2249

Dec 08, 202230 min

Ep. 2248 Rand and Rothbard Convinced Me

The great Murray Sabrin joins us to discuss how his experiences as an insatiably curious person and a child of an immigrant family led him to libertarianism and a career spent in defense of liberty. Book Discussed: From Immigrant to Public Intellectual: An American Story Guest's Substack: Murray's Newsletter Sponsor: Omaha Steaks - Go to omahasteaks.com and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order! Show notes for Ep. 2248...

Dec 07, 202245 min

Ep. 2247 Intelligence, Blackmail, and Jeffrey Epstein

Whitney Webb joins us to discuss the unknown history of collusion between intelligence services and organized crime, and the practice of blackmail, in order to set the context for Jeffrey Epstein. Sponsor: BitTrust IRA Show notes for Ep. 2247

Dec 03, 202244 min

Ep. 2246 Trump, DeSantis, and Biden: What Will 2024 Bring?

Brion McClanahan joins me to discuss the prospects of these men, the Trump/DeSantis feud, whether DeSantis would make us crazy, whether Biden has a chance, and more. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks - Go to omahasteaks.com and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order! Show notes for Ep. 2246

Dec 02, 202235 min

Ep. 2245 What on Earth Do We Do Now?

We're outgunned and outnumbered, and crazy ideas are considered mainstream. What should we do now? Michael Heise joins me to discuss his plan: Project Decentralized Revolution. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2245

Dec 01, 202230 min

Ep. 2244 The FTX Fiasco

Stephan Livera joins me to discuss what happened with FTX, whether it is an indictment of Bitcoin, what it means for the Bitcoin price, whether it was a money-laundering scheme, and a lot more. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks - Go to omahasteaks.com and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order! Show notes for Ep. 2244

Nov 30, 202232 min

Ep. 2243 Thomas Paine: Radical American Hero

The radical Thomas Paine, who could both cheer and enrage with his various writings, was a fascinating and important figure in American history, and historian Dave Benner -- author of a new biography of the man -- joins me to talk about him. Book Discussed: Thomas Paine: A Lifetime of Radicalism Show notes for Ep. 2243...

Nov 25, 202239 min

Ep. 2242 Lockdowns: The Debate

This week Stanford University's Jay Bhattacharya triumphed decisively in an Oxford-style debate on lockdowns and "focused protection" with Sten Vermund, and he joins us today to discuss it. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks - Go to omahasteaks.com and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order! Show notes for Ep. 2242

Nov 24, 202240 min

Ep. 2241 How to Overcome Film Censorship

We all know about documentaries that the official outlets won't let us watch. Or movies whose dialogue sounds like a woke treatise rather than anything actual people would ever say. Cory Tucek created Movies Plus to fight back against it all. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks - Go to omahasteaks.com and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order! Show notes for Ep. 2241

Nov 24, 202229 min

Ep. 2239 The Death of Journalism

John Ziegler, co-host of the Death of Journalism podcast, joins me to discuss the mess that is journalism today, how narratives ossify into the Official Position that nobody may contradict, and whether there are signs of hope. Sponsor: Bittrust IRA Show notes for Ep. 2239

Nov 19, 202246 min

Ep. 2238 A Communist Reveals Her Secrets

Paul Kengor, professor of political science at Grove City College and editor of The American Spectator , joins me to discuss the curious story of Bella Dodd, once a committed communist who says she helped Marxists infiltrate the Catholic Church, and later a crusader against communism. Book Discussed: The Devil and Bella Dodd: One Woman's Struggle Against Communism and Her Redemption Show notes for Ep. 2238

Nov 18, 202231 min

Ep. 2237 Another Lizard Rises to Power?

The great Dominic Frisby, one of my favorite Tom Woods Show guests, returns to update us on the wild situation in the UK, why Liz Truss resigned, why tax reductions are off the table there seemingly forever, who the new prime minister really is, and a lot more. Sponsor: The Expat Money Show with Mikkel Thorup is the #1 resource for anyone considering the expat lifestyle or offshore investments! Check it out at ExpatMoney.com Show notes for Ep. 2237...

Nov 17, 202244 min

Ep. 2236 The Man Whose Words Are Forbidden

Filmmaker Jason Rink joins us to discuss his new project (in three episodes) called Q Sent Me, about the Q shaman from January 6. Even discussing the topic and allowing the man to speak without imposing any value judgments on the viewer, as indeed this film does not, is enough to get Jason and the film banned -- the Twitter account he mentions in the episode has already been suspended as I type these notes. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2236...

Nov 16, 202239 min

Ep. 2235 What Happened in the Midterms?

Dan McCarthy and I discuss the "red wave" that failed to materialize, what it means for the future, and whether we should succumb to despair. Sponsors: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at JoinCrowdHealth.com Policy Genius - PolicyGenius.com Show notes for Ep. 2235

Nov 11, 202251 min

Ep. 2234 Dr. Peter McCullough's Dissident Health Company

Dr. Peter McCullough, a widely published and respected cardiologist who has been a source of sanity during Covid times, has been threatened with the loss of his board certifications for his cautions about the Covid shots. We also discuss The Wellness Company, for which Dr. McCullough serves as chief scientific officer, which offers people health services and consultations with doctors whose brains aren't held captive by the medical/pharmaceutical establishment. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for E...

Nov 10, 202233 min

Ep. 2232 When Civilizations Hate Themselves

Benedict Beckeld joins me to discuss a phenomenon -- disproportionate self-criticism, even hatred -- that we see creeping into civilizations when certain conditions are met. Sponsor: Bittrust IRA Show notes for Ep. 2232

Nov 08, 202234 min

Ep. 2230 What Libertarians Can Do in a World Gone Mad

The popular caricature of libertarianism involves our alleged belief in "rugged individualism," and "I don't need help from anybody," etc. Opposing collectivism doesn't mean opposing all groupings of people. And in a world as hostile as this one, we'd darn well better band together in groups dedicated to achieving our goals despite the political system under which we live. Guests on this episode: Kevin Dolan, David Moore, Barbara Williams, and Jeremy Evans. Related Link: TomSchoolOfLife.com Show...

Nov 04, 202241 min

Ep. 2229 The Evil Woodrow Wilson, and Other Stories from U.S. History

The authors of A Twisted History of the United States return to discuss Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, and more material from U.S. history that's usually distorted and mangled. Sponsor: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at JoinCrowdHealth.com Show notes for Ep. 2229

Nov 03, 202231 min

Ep. 2228 A Twisted History of the United States

Authors Gary Richied and Charlie Westerman join me for an unconventional gallop through early American history. Sponsor: The Expat Money Show with Mikkel Thorup is the #1 resource for anyone considering the expat lifestyle or offshore investments! Check it out at ExpatMoney.com Show notes for Ep. 2228

Nov 02, 202227 min

Ep. 2227 Where We Are and Where We're Headed

Clint Russell and I discuss the Alex Jones verdict, the medical establishment, the post-Trump GOP, how my friend John Bush became successful and why more libertarians should be like him, and more. This episode is taken from my recent appearance on Liberty Lockdown with Clint Russell. Sponsor: Bittrust IRA Show notes for Ep. 2227

Oct 29, 20221 hr 4 min

Ep. 2226 Sluggish Economic Growth: Capitalism's Fault?

Our friend Gene Epstein discusses his recent debate with an economist who blames the free market for disappointing economic growth. Sponsor: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at joincrowdhealth.com Show notes for Ep. 2226

Oct 28, 202245 min

Ep. 2225 Big Pharma Myths Debunked

We've been taught to have a superstitious reverence for the government-pharmaceutical establishment, but is it justified? Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2225

Oct 27, 202235 min

Ep. 2224 The Fight Against Biden's Mandates Continues

Jim Erdman, a veteran of the CIA, recounts the COVID irrationality throughout the U.S. government and the ongoing battle against the vaccine mandates. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2224

Oct 25, 202234 min

Ep. 2223 Smaller Is Better

Ryan McMaken of the Mises Institute joins me to make a worldwide case for smaller states, decentralization, and secession. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at TomWoods.com/Date Show notes for Ep. 2223

Oct 22, 202238 min
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