On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the growing tensions between the State of Texas and the Biden administration. The two evaluate the situation today, what we should expect in the near future, and what its lasting ramifications could be for the regime. Discussed on the Show "It's Biden vs. Texas, and Texas Is Right" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_171_A "The Establishment Is Unmasking Itself" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_171...
Feb 01, 2024•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Institute Fellow Jonathan Newman to discuss economic fake news, featuring a cameo by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. Also, sign up today for our special Radio Rothbard raffle for a free entry into our 2024 Human Action Conference, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises's masterpiece. Mises.org/RRraffle . Discussed on the Show "Selena Gomez Explains To Taylor Swift How The Federal Reserve C...
Jan 25, 2024•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the results of the Iowa Caucuses. What does Trump's overwhelming win mean for American politics, and what is the future for candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis? Also, did anyone know Asa Hutchinson was still around? Ryan and Tho discuss this and more. Claim your free Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard . Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yo...
Jan 16, 2024•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss immigration. While many libertarians have adopted an absolutist open borders position on immigration, there are a number of other factors that should be considered. Ryan and Tho look at the case of small states and the issues raised by government intervention. "Why Open Borders Don't Work for Small Countries" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_168_A "Mises on Nationalism, the Right of Self-Determination, and the Problem...
Jan 11, 2024•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast Economist Daniel Lacalle joins Ryan and Tho to talk about how central banks are engineering more zombie companies, higher inflation, and a "private sector recession," all hiding behind misleading and bullish aggregate data. Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard . Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Jan 05, 2024•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast On the final Radio Rothbard of 2023, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Patrick Newman. At a recent Mises event, Newman made some bold predictions about the Federal Reserve's actions in 2024, some of which already look to becoming true. The three talk about what may be on the table for the new year for the economy, politics, and foreign affairs. "Are We Headed for a Recession in 2024?" by Patrick Newman: Mises.org/RR_166_A Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be su...
Dec 28, 2023•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mark Thornton to discuss Jerome Powell's most recent announcement. As the Fed signals its potential for a policy pivot, other members of the FOMC are sending other signals. What does this mean for monetary policy, the dollar, and the performance of the real economy? Thornton is here to answer these questions and more. "Will Powell's Pivot Bail Out Biden?" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_165_A "The Money Supply Co...
Dec 21, 2023•Ep 165•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss ideas for states to consider going into 2024. With faith in the federal government dropping across the country, Ryan and Tho identify meaningful steps states can pursue to help decentralize political power. Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard . Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  ...
Dec 14, 2023•Ep 164•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Dr. Gilbert Berdine, an associate professor of medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and an affiliate of the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University. In 2020, Dr. Berdine was warning about efficacy and risks claims being made over covid vaccines, which are at the forefront of a recent lawsuit by the State of Texas against Pfizer. Ryan and Tho discuss the case with Dr. Berdine, as well as t...
Dec 07, 2023•Ep 163•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan McMaken and Benjamin Seevers examine the reasoning behind efforts to destroy Americans' right to sell land to foreign nationals, especially the Chinese. It seems some think that Chinese nationals' ownership of 0.03% of American farmland is a big problem. "Arkansas' Attack on Chinese-Owned Property Is Reckless and Crony-Driven" by Benjamin Seevers: Mises.org/RR_162_A "Should We Allow U.S. Land To Be Sold to the Chinese?" by Walter Block: Mises.org/RR_162_B "Foreign Inv...
Nov 30, 2023•Ep 162•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the aftermath of Javier Milei's election in Argentina. The two discuss the value Milei's victory has for libertarianism and Austrian economics, the challenges he immediately faces, and what steps are necessary for him to turn a winning campaign into an impactful presidency. "The United States Needs Its Own Javier Milei" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_161_A "An Anarchist’s Pragmatic Plan of Government for Ar...
Nov 23, 2023•Ep 161•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, an economic fellow with the Heritage Foundation and frequent Mises Wire author. With the costs of financing the national debt now exceeding the costs of military spending and major social programs, Peter explains why government spending is now a crisis the regime can't ignore. "Sovereign Debt is Eating the World" by Peter St. Onge: Mises.org/RR_160_A "There's No Easy Way Out of This Debt...
Nov 17, 2023•Ep 160•Transcript available on Metacast Mises Institute president Thomas DiLorenzo joins Ryan and Tho to discuss the moralistic claims behind American foreign policy. These claims intensified with the American Civil War and became a creed of American nationalists by the twentieth century. With the rise of the global dollar and dollar hegemony, America's foreign crusades became ever larger and more frequent. "False Virtue: The Life and Death of 'American Exceptionalism'" by Thomas J. DiLorenzo: Mises.org/RR_159_A ...
Nov 09, 2023•Ep 159•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Joseph Solis-Mullen of the Libertarian Institute to discuss his new book, The Fake China Threat and Its Very Real Danger. Joseph debunks some of the most prominent myths about China, provides historical context for modern tensions, and outlines the real threats the "China myth" poses to Americans. "So Much Hot Air: The (Fake) China Threat Strikes Again!" by Joseph Solis-Mullen: Mises.org/RR_158_A "Taking Note...
Nov 03, 2023•Ep 158•Transcript available on Metacast It's about much more than just price inflation. Ryan and Jonathan Newman look at the many ways that America's central bank causes economic chaos while making us poorer and more unequal. Check out the lectures from Supporters Summit Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard . Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off...
Oct 27, 2023•Ep 157•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the consequences of the Hamas-Israeli War may have on Americans. Looking at lessons from the War on Terror and other military conflicts, Ryan and Tho consider the economic costs, threats to personal liberty, and dangers of escalation that could lead to direct US involvement. "Falling Military Recruitment Is Another Sign of Waning Faith in the Regime" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_156_A "The US Military Is Laying th...
Oct 20, 2023•Ep 156•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho Bishop is joined by Connor O'Keeffe to discuss their thoughts on the conflict between Hamas and Israel and whether Americans have learned any lessons from the War on Terror. "Hamas, Israel, and the Collapse of the Fiat Global Order" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_155_A "Is It Just War or Unjustified Slaughter of Innocents?" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_155_B "Get the US Out of the Middle East" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_155_C...
Oct 12, 2023•Ep 155•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the historic end to Kevin McCarthy's run as Speaker of the House. The two discuss the budget debates that led to the conflict between McCarthy and Matt Gaetz, the impact it may have on future spending battles and Ukraine funding, and whether it will have any lasting impact on how the uniparty operates in DC. "The House Showdown: Separating Truth from Outright Falsehoods" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_154_A "D...
Oct 05, 2023•Ep 154•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 
