Ep. 2312 The Trump Indictment, with Robert Barnes
Attorney Robert Barnes, who has represented numerous high-profile clients, discusses the ridiculous indictment of Donald Trump. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2312
Apr 08, 2023•39 min
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Ep. 2311 Vaccines and Allowable Opinion
Investigative journalist Jeremy Hammond joins me to discuss the undiscussable: the CDC-recommended vaccine schedule, as well as the particular case of the persecuted Dr. Paul Thomas. Book Discussed: The War on Informed Consent: The Persecution of Dr. Paul Thomas by the Oregon Medical Board Show notes for Ep. 2311...
Apr 07, 2023•43 min
Ep. 2310 Making a Living During Covid
Gene Owens of Faithless Town discusses the fate of the arts during Covid, and a recent campaign to get their gig canceled because of their unacceptable views. (Did you know it's "fascist" to oppose state restrictions on individuals?) Sponsor: Policy Genius Show notes for Ep. 2310
Apr 06, 2023•31 min
Ep. 2309 Social Media and Mental Health: Where's the Evidence?
Jonathan Haidt, a generally level-headed academic, has been arguing that social media use contributes to depression in teen girls. A great many people, since the thesis sounds plausible enough, assume the claim has more or less been proven. But the studies alleging a link range from poor to embarrassing. Aaron Brown joins us to review the evidence. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at JoinCrowdHealth.com Show notes for Ep. 2309...
Apr 05, 2023•32 min
Ep. 2308 Do We Have Free Will? and Other Fundamental Questions
I first got to know about Laura Davidson by reading her articles in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics . I was so struck by her work that for the first and only time, I inquired with my colleagues at the Mises Institute about this author. So it's a particular delight to be able to welcome her to the show. Book Discussed: The Logic of Freedom: Free Will, Human Nature, and the Rational Argument for a Genuinely Free World Show notes for Ep. 2308...
Apr 01, 2023•33 min
Ep. 2307 The Real Story of Bank Regulation
Kevin Johnston has actually had to deal with bank regulation and regulators and thinks everyone has an extremely naive view of both. We get into the weeds in today's episode. Show notes for Ep. 2307
Mar 31, 2023•30 min
Ep. 2306 How to Handle a Hostile Media
Carla Gericke of the Free State Project joins us to discuss the recent 11-episode NBC News series on the New Hampshire libertarian group, and what to do when faced with a hostile media. Docuseries Discussed Show notes for Ep. 2306
Mar 30, 2023•28 min
Ep. 2305 How and Why They Control the Money
Thorstein Polleit, author of The Global Currency Plot , discusses the Euro as well as various plans for de facto or de jure world currencies, and why the elites want to carry out plans like these. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at TomWoods.com/Date Show notes for Ep. 2305
Mar 29, 2023•37 min
Ep. 2304 Bad Weather Events Aren't Worsening Because of Climate Change, and Other Good News Nobody Knows
The great Alex Epstein joins us to smack down more myths related to fossil fuel use. Guest's Book: Fossil Future Show notes for Ep. 2304
Mar 25, 2023•29 min
Ep. 2303 Julian Assange's Brother on the Family's Struggle
Gabriel Shipton joins us today to discuss the situation with his brother, along with a wonderful new documentary film that tells a deeply personal story about a family struggling against injustice. Film Discussed: Ithaka - ithaka.movie Show notes for Ep. 2303
Mar 24, 2023•29 min
Ep. 2302 The Scary Direction of American Law Schools
It made national news days ago when a federal judge who disagrees with the latest leftist obsessions was unable to deliver his prepared remarks because of heckling by students who cannot allow the expression of opposing ideas. But the icing on the cake came when a dean stood up and -- instead of scolding the little savages -- scolded the judge himself. Tim Rosenberger, Jr., heads the Federalist Society chapter at Stanford and joins us to discuss what happened, what it means for the future, and w...
Mar 23, 2023•39 min
Ep. 2301 The Brainwashing of Kids Is Getting a Little Obvious
Karol Markowicz, a columnist for the New York Post , joins us to discuss the various ways in which, from COVID to gender, crazy people are trying to colonize your children's minds. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2301
Mar 22, 2023•34 min
Ep. 2300 The Global Currency Plot: The Background
Thorsten Polleit discusses part one of his new book The Global Currency Plot. This is the theoretical part. In a future episode (very soon), we will take this apparatus and apply it to current events and find that it accounts for pretty much everything the elites are up to. Book Discussed: The Global Currency Plot: How the Deep State Will Betray Your Freedom, and How to Prevent It Show notes for Ep. 2300...
Mar 18, 2023•35 min
Ep. 2299 Silicon Valley Bank and Our Stupid Monetary System
Peter St. Onge of the Heritage Foundation discusses what went wrong with SVB, what should have happened next, and the problems with the bailout (which is said to be not a bailout, but it is). Show notes for Ep. 2299
Mar 17, 2023•32 min
Ep. 2298 Adam Smith: A Warning from Gene Epstein
I'm afraid the dull-sounding title will lead people to skip this episode, but it's one of the best of 2023. Gene Epstein comments on my episode with Mark Skousen on Adam Smith, and warns that Smith's deviations have been exploited by opponents of the market economy. The opening banter on this one is long but heartwarming. Sponsor: Persist SEO Debate Discussed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpd5IjYvHc0 Event with Gene and Tom: Take Human Action Tour, New York City Show notes for Ep. 2298...
Mar 16, 2023•53 min
Ep. 2297 A New Nuremberg Trial, So the Dystopia Is Never Repeated
Steve Deace joins us to discuss unknown heroes and martyrs of the Covid fiasco, and the steps necessary to prevent a repeat of those awful years. Sponsor: Gold Alliance - FreeGoldGuide.com/Tom Book Discussed: Rise of the Fourth Reich: Confronting COVID Fascism with a New Nuremberg Trial, So This Never Happens Again Listener Website Mentioned: Bitcoin Financial Advisors Network Show notes for Ep. 2297...
Mar 15, 2023•38 min
Ep. 2296 The Totalitarians Fall, with Michael Malice
We conclude our series of episodes about Michael Malice's book The White Pill with some remarks about the collapse of the horrid regimes he chronicles. Book Discussed: The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil Listener Website Mentioned: The Blueberry Way Show notes for Ep. 2296...
Mar 11, 2023•47 min
Ep. 2295 Three Years of Lunacy: A Retrospective
Health writer Gabrielle Bauer joins me for a retrospective on the weird and sinister cult that gripped America for three years -- supposedly in the name of health. Sponsor: Gold Alliance - FreeGoldGuide.com/Tom Show notes for Ep. 2295
Mar 10, 2023•51 min
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. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2294
Mar 09, 2023•44 min
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 code WOODS at https://joincrowdhealth.com Policy Genius - https://policygenius.com Show notes for Ep. 2293
Mar 08, 2023•43 min
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: The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil Show notes for Ep. 2292...
Mar 03, 2023•31 min
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. Michael Malice joins us for the grim truth of the matter. Book Discussed: The White Pill: A Tale of Good and Evil Show notes for Ep. 2291...
Mar 02, 2023•33 min
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 requires expert management. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2290
Mar 01, 2023•39 min
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. Book Discussed: Understanding Friendship: On the Moral, Political, and Spiritual Meaning of Love Show notes for Ep. 2289
Feb 25, 2023•28 min
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 an Old Tradition Show notes for Ep. 2288
Feb 24, 2023•42 min
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 discuss the Twitter Files revelation that U.S. senator Angus King sought to have some of Eric's supporters silenced. Show notes for Ep. 2287
Feb 23, 2023•27 min
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 Show notes for Ep. 2286
Feb 22, 2023•29 min
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. Show notes for Ep. 2285
Feb 18, 2023•39 min
Ep. 2284 The Evil Woodrow Wilson Revisited
CJ Killmer, host of the Dangerous History Podcast, joins us for a review of the wickedness of Woodrow Wilson, with special attention to periods of Wilson's public life most people know little about. Show notes for Ep. 2284
Feb 17, 2023•45 min
Ep. 2283 Fake Conspiracies Democrats Still Believe
And a handful of Republicans, too, but let's be reasonable here: Democrats are vastly, vastly more diluted at this stage of our history than Republicans are. Keith Knight joins us for a lightning round of examples of things that are flat-out false that Democrats nevertheless believe and try to impose on everyone else. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2283
Feb 16, 2023•32 min
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