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English, Political, 1 season, 998 episodes, 6 days, 8 hours, 5 minutes
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New York Times bestselling author Tom Woods sets fire to the 3x5 card of conventional opinion with exciting guests and commentary. Knowledge is our best best weapon in the struggle for liberty. Arm yourself with the Tom Woods Show. Listen live every weekday at noon Eastern at TomWoodsRadio.com.
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Ep. 2560 Six Progressive Myths, Smashed

University of Colorado at Boulder philosophy professor Michael Huemer, author of Progressive Myths, joins us to smash some. (I didn't actually count how many we covered, but it's at least six.) Sponsors: & Book Discussed:
10/25/202449 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2559 The CIA and American Culture

CJ Killmer, host of the Dangerous History Podcast, discusses the suspiciously CIA-ish group where Kamala Harris spent time as a young woman, as well as CIA influence on culture in general.   Sponsors: &   Guest's Twitter:    Guest's Podcast:   Guest's Patreon:  
10/24/202454 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2558 The Regime Lies to You About Recessions

Meltdown, my New York Times bestseller on the 2008 financial crisis, turns 15 this year. There is a slight chance the world has not studied it enough. Keith Knight and I discuss the myths and realities of what the SOBs did to us. Special Offer: Get Tom's US history courses for free at Book Discussed: Guest's Website: Contribute to their fund drive here:   Guest's Podcast: Guest's Book: Guest's Twitter: @an_capitalist
10/19/202457 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2557 The "Woke Right" Hoax, with Auron MacIntyre

Auron MacIntyre joins us to discuss Kamala Harris as plagiarist, Why you'll be disappointed to expect pure rationality from voters, and what's wrong with the dumb term "woke right" that liberals posing as conservatives invented. Sponsors: & Guest's Book: Guest's Twitter: Guest's Podcast:
10/18/202441 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2556 Nobody Listens When You're Making Sense: The Problem of (and Solution to?) Tribalism

If someone favors U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, I can also generally predict where that person stands on gender theory. Why is that? What do those things have to do with each other? And why won't people listen even when you have all the evidence? Andrew Heaton joins us.   Book Discussed: Sponsors: : Code: Woods50 & Guest's Podcast:   Guest's Twitter:  
10/17/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2555 Bringing Thomas Sowell to the Stage

Actor Clifton Duncan discusses his important Sowell project and the state of the arts in America. Sponsors: &
10/11/202454 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2554 Am I Racist? If You're White, Then Yes, Say Crazies

Justin Folk, director of the Matt Walsh film Am I Racist, joins us to discuss the making of the film, the message, and the various crazies who comprise the "anti-racist" movement. Sponsors: & Film Website: 
10/10/202439 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2553 Free Speech and the Evil Woodrow Wilson

Schenck v. United States was an important decision in U.S. history, related to the subject of freedom of speech, particularly in wartime. It turns out that so-called progressives have a pretty lousy record on this issue, as historian CJ Killmer explains in this episode. Sponsors: & Guest's Twitter:   Guest's Podcast:   Guest's Patreon:
10/5/202451 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2552 The Bankers Are Divided, and What That Means for You

Tom Luongo joins us to note that the bad guys we face aren't a single, undifferentiated blob, but that they are divided against themselves, and to explain why that matters. Sponsors: & Guest's Website:   Guest's Twitter:
10/4/202444 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2551 Was There a Pandemic?

Dr. Jonathan Engler argues that the evidence (particularly in New York and Italy, early sites of reported heavy fatalities) is not consistent with the idea of a novel pathogen gradually spreading and causing a novel illness. "Any and all harms observed and reported," Engler argues, "can be explained by a combination of: mistreatment, maltreatment, non-treatment, neglect, abuse and data fraud." Sponsors: & Guest's Substack:  Guest's Twitter: @jengleruk
10/3/202449 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2550 Fact-Free Gender Theory and Other Educational Folly

Candice Jackson served in the Trump administration as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategic Operations and Outreach in the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education, and the Office's Acting Assistant Secretary from April 2017 to July 2018. She discusses the politics of campus sexual assault, the issue of racially disparate disciplinary action, and the invasion of the classroom by "gender theory." Sponsors: & Free Book Mentioned: Guest's Twitter: @CEJacksonLaw
9/28/202445 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2549 Scott Horton on Why Kamala Must Be Defeated

Scott Horton, fresh from (just about completing) his new book Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine, joins us to discuss that as well as to discuss the Kamala Harris disaster and why Donald Trump isn't trouncing her in the polls. Sponsors: & : Coupon Code: WOODS Support the Libertarian Institute:   Scott's other Websites:    
9/27/202449 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2548 The Recent Rise of Gold -- and Gold Scams

Marc Tancer, owner of Taggart Trading, discusses the significance of gold, gold's recent rise, why gold still matters in the age of Bitcoin -- but also the rise of gold scams, and how to spot and avoid them. Sponsors: & : Coupon Code: WOODS Guest's Website:  
9/26/202445 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 2547 If Harris Wins: Two Scenarios

Dan McCarthy, syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate and a vice president at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, joins us for a general political discussion that includes thinking the unthinkable. Sponsors: & Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist
9/21/202451 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2546 Dr. Marty Makary on Modern Medicine's Blind Spots

Dr. Marty Makary of Johns Hopkins University joins us to discuss what happens when a prematurely formed consensus shuts down alternative ways of thinking. Sponsors: & Book Discussed:   Guest's Twitter: @MartyMakary
9/20/202439 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2545 Capitalists Build Free City. NYT Has Panic Attack

Erick Brimen, CEO of Prospera, discusses his ambition for free private cities as a mechanism for attaining more liberty. Sponsors: & : Code: WOODS Guest's Website:   Guest's Twitter: @erickbrimen
9/19/202439 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 2544 Darryl Cooper (Martyr Made) on Narratives

Darryl Cooper, denounced by the White House for his appearance with Tucker Carlson (you'll never guess: the Winston Churchill and World War II segment made them unhappy), joins us to discuss the regime's rules about what you can say and think without being misrepresented, denounced, and smeared. Sponsors: & : Coupon Code: WOODS Guest's Substack:   Guest's Twitter:
9/14/202452 minutes
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Ep. 2543 What the Nurses Saw, with Ken McCarthy

Ken McCarthy is widely known as the godfather of internet marketing, but he is also a dissident content creator, and in today's episode we discuss the recent unpleasantness (we dare not say its name here, for obvious reasons) and what nurses were reporting about what was happening in the hospitals. We also cover what Anthony Fauci was up to in the 1980s, long before his recent celebrity. Sponsors: & Guest's Websites:
9/13/202452 minutes
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Ep. 2542 How to Cut Housing Prices in Half, with Bryan Caplan

We've overlooked some of the key reasons housing is so expensive. If we took these head on, argues Bryan Caplan, we could well see a 50% reduction in house prices. Sponsors: : Code: WOODS50 & Book Discussed: Guest's Website:  
9/12/202440 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2541 The SOBs Are Shutting You Up

Clint Russell and I discuss all kinds of interesting things, but in particular the ongoing problem of the suppression of unpopular opinions -- the kinds you and I hold, dear listener. Sponsors: & Guest's Podcast: Guest's Twitter:
9/7/202441 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2540 Two Disastrous Kamala Ideas

Economist Bob Murphy joins me to discuss, in some detail, the proposal to ban "price gouging" by (of all people) grocery store owners, as well as to impose a tax on unrealized capital gains. Sponsors: & : Coupon Code: WOODS Guest's Websites: Guest's Twitter:
9/6/202452 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2539 One Reason Public Schools Are Dangerous

Auron MacIntyre, author of The Total State, used to be a public school teacher. He joins us to discuss why so many public schools are in fact dangerous places, even though everyone knows what the problems are. Sponsors: SuperBeets: Get a heart-healthy energy boost without the stimulants with SuperBeets Heart Chews, which support healthy blood pressure. Get a free 30-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews on all bundles and 15% off your first order when you use coupon code WOODS at  : Coupon Code: WOODS Guest's Book: Guest's Twitter: Guest's Podcast:
9/5/202444 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2538 Israel Debate: Walter Block vs. Dave Smith

"Resolved: the proper libertarian position is to support Israel in its war with Hamas." Sponsors: & : Coupon Code: WOODS Guests' Websites:   Guests' Twitter: @ComicDaveSmith @WalterEBlock
8/31/20241 hour, 14 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2537 RFK, Jr., and Why He Matters

Dr. Murray Sabrin joins me to discuss the RFK announcement, the inflation situation, the JFK assassination, and plenty more. Sponsors: : Coupon Code: WOODS & Guest's Substack:
8/30/202437 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2536 Bitcoin, Not "Crypto," with Mark Moss

Mark Moss, host of the Mark Moss Show, joins us to discuss the differences between Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency, as well as what if anything the state can do to hobble Bitcoin. We also discuss his work, The Uncommunist Manifesto. Sponsors: & Guest's Podcast: Guest's Twitter: @1MarkMoss Show notes for Ep. 2536 - https://tomwoods.com/2536
8/29/202443 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2535 U.S. History: More Than Just New England

Jon Harris has created an important documentary correcting a major problem with the story of American history, which is typically New England-centered. Virginia, with the 1607 Jamestown settlement, was not only founded earlier, but also generated so many important figures in early American history. Sponsors: & Guest's Documentary:
8/24/202443 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 2534 Could Trump Lose to Kamala?

The Kamala phenomenon has been something to behold: she gained no traction in the 2020 primaries, has radical-left positions she's running away from, won't talk to the press, and isn't all that bright, and yet the numbers with the betting sites suddenly went crazy in her favor. Can she sustain it, and even win? What does Trump need to do? Dan McCarthy joins us. Sponsors: & Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter:
8/23/202447 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 2533 The Crazy US Regime, and Your Plan B

At this craziness level, we're making a big mistake if we're not at least contemplating a Plan B that involves settling somewhere else in the world. Mikkel Thorup, the world's most sought-after expat expert, shares fascinating information and ideas with us during these bizarre times. Sponsors: & Guest's Event: Guest's Twitter:
8/22/202438 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 2532 The Real Tim Walz

Andrew Isker, longtime Minnesotan who's about to become a refugee from that state, cuts through the cute pictures and sound bites to the real man, and it ain't pretty. Sponsors: & Guest's Book:   Guest's Website: 
8/17/202440 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 2531 They're Coming for the Kids

Connor Boyack and Elijah Stanfield join us to talk about their work in getting good ideas to kids before the crazies can colonize their minds with dumb and destructive ideas. Sponsors: & Guests' Links:
8/16/202436 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 2530 Is It Worth Leaving the U.S.?

What was once unthinkable is starting to become quite thinkable, and entrepreneur Jeremy Bellotti did it. He found himself in an impossible position during Covid, which led him to make a bold decision: he didn't simply leave the United States. He took the next step. Guest's Live Session: Sponsors: &
8/15/202457 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2529 Secession: Good, Legal, Inevitable

Carla Gericke, fresh from an appearance with Dr. Phil, just launched the NHExit movement. Sponsors: & Guest's Links:
8/10/202445 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2528 The Regime Wants You Ignorant of History

Some students wonder: why do I need to know American history? Well, here's one good reason: because sinister people are constantly trying to put one over on you, counting on your ignorance of that history. Brion McClanahan joins me to discuss. Sponsors: & Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter: Guest's Books:
8/9/202439 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2527 Chaos in the UK and the Markets

Dominic Frisby joins me to discuss the backlash against mass immigration in the UK, as well as what's been happening with the stock market and Bitcoin. Sponsors: (Coupon Code: WOODS) & Guest's Substacks: (financial) (comedy) Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby
8/8/202439 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 2526 The Myth of Good Government

I delivered these remarks at a Lincoln/Reagan Day dinner in Montana in 2011. Sponsors: &
8/3/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2525 The Law Schools Teach Propaganda (and Even Conservatives Succumb)

Yes, the states are intended to have the power to obstruct the enforcement of unconstitutional federal laws. Mark Pulliam, a previous Tom Woods Show guest, argues otherwise in a Law & Liberty symposium, but our friend Mark isn't infallible. Michael Boldin, founder and executive director of the Tenth Amendment Center, joins us. Sponsors: : Coupon Code: WOODS & Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter: @TenthAmendment
8/2/202444 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2524 Beware a Harris Presidency

Peter St. Onge, a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, runs through the economics of a Harris presidency, along with other economic topics informed people should know about. Sponsors: : Coupon Code: WOODS & Guest's Twitter: profstonge Guest's Substack:
8/1/202439 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2523 The Right Wing Shouldn't Ignore Economics

John Papola, known for his viral Keynes/Hayek rap videos, is co-founder, CEO, and creative director of Emergent Order, a creative studio based in the Austin, Texas, area. We talk economics, because some of the "dissident right," with whom I am sympathetic, seems to think it's a foolish distraction from more important things. Sponsors: : Coupon Code: WOODS & Guest's Website:   Guest's Podcast:    Guest's Twitter:
7/27/202456 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2522 Is the GOP Improving on Foreign Policy?

JD Vance has been critical of U.S. funding of the war in Ukraine, but is that simply because he'd rather fund other countries with the money? Daniel McAdams of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity joins me for an overview of where the Republican Party is going on foreign policy. Sponsors: & Guest's Websites: Guest's YouTube Channel: Guest's Twitter: @DanielLMcAdams @RonPaulInstitut Use code WOODS for a discount on the registration fee.
7/26/202438 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2521 Iran in the Crosshairs Again?

Bellicosity towards Iran has started up again, along with the familiar propaganda. Scott Horton joins us to discuss. Sponsors: & Scott's other Websites:    
7/25/202458 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2520 Viktor Orban's Hungary: The Bogeyman of Europe

Hungary, we're told, is run by an incorrigible authoritarian, Viktor Orban, who hasn't helped his popularity with the Western intelligentsia by seeking an end to the war in Ukraine. We're joined by Gladden Pappin, president of the Hungarian Institute for International Affairs, who says that when he settled his family in Hungary several years ago they discovered that Western reporting on the country had been nothing but lies. Sponsors: & Guest's Links:   Guest's Twitter: @gjpappin
7/20/202437 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2519 JD Vance and Where the GOP is Going

Syndicated columnist and Modern Age editor Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss the JD Vance VP nomination and what it means for the Republican Party. Sponsors: & Guest's Website: Modern Age:   Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist
7/19/202443 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2518 After the Assassination Attempt

It's been several days since the assassination attempt against Donald Trump, and we've had some time to process what happened and what it means. Auron MacIntyre joins me. Sponsors: & Guest's Book:
7/17/202440 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 2517 The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History: The 20th Anniversary

Keith Knight of the Libertarian Institute interviews me on the 20th anniversary of my book, The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. Sponsors:  & (Coupon Code: WOODS) Guest's Website: The Libertarian Institute Contribute to their fund drive here:   Guest's Podcast: @KeithKnightDontTreadonAnyone Guest's Book: Guest's Twitter: @an_capitalist Get Tom's US History Courses Free:  
7/13/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2516 David Stockman on RFK, Trump, and Inflation

David Stockman, director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan Administration, covers a wide range of topics in this episode including the strangely controversial question: is this a good economy or a bad one? Sponsors: & (Coupon Code: WOODS) Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter: @dastockman
7/12/202454 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2515 Antiwar Voices in the Republican Party

Brandan P. Buck recently completed his Ph.D. dissertation on the forgotten history of right-wing antiwar voices, a tradition that is beginning to reassert itself. Sponsors: &
7/11/202443 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2514 Nobody Cares About the Federal Debt

Jane Johnson, a retired instructor of economics, discusses the bipartisan lack of interest in the federal debt and what it means for our future, as well as what may be in store for American higher education. Sponsors: &
7/6/202445 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2513 Doug Casey on the West's True Enemies

Investor and New York Times bestselling author Doug Casey talks about how young people should think and what they should do in the current environment, as well as the uniqueness of Western civilization and what's being done to it. Sponsors: & Guest's Website:  
7/5/202445 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 2512 Supreme Court Overturns Evil System; Evil Bastards Cry Foul

Kevin Gutzman, a professor of history and the author of numerous important books, and who also teaches at Tom's , discusses the significance of the overturning of "Chevron deference" as well as the particular merits of Clarence Thomas. Sponsors: & Guest's Website:
7/4/202440 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 2511 The Supreme Court vs. Free Speech

In Murthy v. Missouri the Court refused to consider the merits of a free-speech case because the plaintiffs allegedly lacked "standing," but as the dissent argues, all the elements for standing were present, and the Court most certainly should have ruled on the merits. Tracy Beanz, who's followed the case closely, joins us. Sponsors: &
6/30/202438 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2510 How to Win Arguments, with Gene Epstein

Gene and I discuss his two debates at the most recent Porcfest: one on whether consequentialist arguments (e.g., capitalism makes us rich) or arguments based on first principles (e.g., the nonaggression principle) work better to persuade people to adopt our point of view. We also say a bit about Gene's debate with David Friedman over the Austrian and Chicago schools of economics. Sponsors: &
6/29/20241 hour, 14 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2509 Socrates, Plato, Aristotle: What to Accept, What to Discard?

Gerard Casey, professor emeritus of philosophy at University College, Dublin, wrote a massive history of political thought from a libertarian perspective, called Freedom's Progress? A History of Political Thought. Today I throw questions at him about Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, primarily related to what people who favor a free society should think about them. Book Discussed: Sponsors: &
6/28/202443 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2508 Any Prospects for Peace in Ukraine or Gaza?

Kyle Anzalone, news editor at the Libertarian Institute and opinion editor at Antiwar.com, joins me for a review of the state of major conflicts. Sponsors: & Guest's Websites:   Guest's Twitter: @KyleAnzalone_
6/22/202435 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 2507 How (Not) to Run Wars

Christopher Coyne of George Mason University has discovered. drearily predictable pattern of terrible decisions in one American war after another. Sponsors: & Book Discusssed:
6/21/202438 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2506 Has Trump Survived It?

The question had been asked: what if Trump is convicted? Will he be irreparably damaged among independents? Is there a Plan B? Syndicated columnist and Modern Age editor Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss where Trump stands now, along with many other topics in this potpourri episode. Sponsors: & Guest's Website: Modern Age:   Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist
6/20/202444 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 2505 Vivek Ramaswamy on the Stakes in 2024

Vivek returns to the show to discuss his plan for a floundering BuzzFeed as well as the urgency of fending off the left in 2024. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at . Vivek on Twitter: @VivekGRamaswamy   Vivek on Instagram:  
6/15/202429 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2504 Angela McArdle on the Future of the LP

With much frustration over the 2024 Libertarian Party nominee, where does the Libertarian Party go from here? Chair Angela McArdle joins us. Sponsors:  & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at . Guest's Website:    Guest's Patreon: 
6/14/202441 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2503 Rep. Thomas Massie: Against the Uniparty

The outstanding Congressman Thomas Massie joins us for a wide-ranging discussion, including the never-before-told story of how he and Donald Trump reconciled after Trump supported his primary opponent. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at . Guest's Twitter: @RepThomasMassie
6/13/202446 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2502 Libertarians for Trump? with Jeremy Kauffman

Jeremy Kauffman, who has served on the board of the Free State Project and run for US Senate as a Libertarian, thinks support for Donald Trump is the wisest move for libertarians in 2024 -- and yes, he is well aware of Trump's weaknesses. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at .
6/7/202442 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2501 The Wildest Libertarian Party Convention Ever, with Clint Russell

Clint Russell ran for the LP's vice presidential nomination and shared the stage with Vivek Ramaswamy at the recent convention. We talk about how things unfolded in terms of the nomination process but also about personalities: Donald Trump, Vivek, Chase Oliver, and the guy in the thong. Sponsors: & & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at . Guest's Podcast: Guest's Twitter: @LibertyLockPod
6/6/202445 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2500 Robert Barnes on the Donald Trump Conviction

Robert Barnes, for my money the best legal commentator out there, discusses what happened, and what it means. Sponsors: Omaha Steaks: This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at . The Tom Woods Cruise: Join me for an exciting week at sea! Guest's Website:    Guest's Podcast:    Guest's Locals: 
6/1/202431 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2499 The Transgender Movement: Where It Came From

Jennifer Bilek has been writing on gender and transgender issues for many years, and has made particular note of the big money involved. Sponsors: & Guest's Substack:    Guest's Website: 
6/1/202447 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2498 Will Our Deranged Regime Eventually Collapse?

Auron McIntyre returns to talk further about his book The Total State, including likely outcomes and whether there's reason, in the long run, to be white-pilled. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at . Book Discussed:   Guest's Twitter: @AuronMacIntyre     Guest's Podcast: 
5/31/202444 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2497 Trump and the Libertarians

Donald Trump spoke at the Libertarian Party's convention last weekend (all three major candidates were invited). Jeff Deist and Dan McCarthy join me to discuss the meaning and significance of it all. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Get a special discount when you use code WOODS when shopping Father's Day gift packages at .
5/30/202447 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 2496 The Rise (and Normalizing of) Financial Surveillance

Naomi Brockwell joins us to discuss the forgotten history of the rise of financial surveillance. Sponsors: & Guest's YouTube: NBTV     Guest's Twitter: @naomibrockwell  
5/25/202439 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2495 We're All Far Right Now

Dominic Frisby joins us to discuss his video Elon Musk tweeted, about how normal behavior became "far right." Sponsors: & Video Discussed:    Guest's Substacks: (financial) (comedy) Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby
5/24/202443 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2494 How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies

Auron MacIntyre has written a book that will stand the test of time, tracing the process by which "liberal democracies" degenerate into tyrannies. Sponsors: & : Join me for an exciting week at sea! Book Discussed: Guest's Twitter: @AuronMacIntyre     Guest's Podcast: 
5/23/202445 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2493 Thomas Sowell vs. Conventional Wisdom

Germinal Van, author of a new intellectual biography of Thomas Sowell, discusses the man's insights into economics, race, the "gender pay gap," and plenty more. Sponsors: &  Book Discussed:
5/18/202444 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 2492 Corey DeAngelis on the Lunatics Running the Schools

Corey DeAngelis discusses his brand new book, The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids From the Radicals Ruining Our Schools. Sponsors: & Book Discussed:
5/17/202436 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2491 The Truth About Ukraine

Vladimir Brokvin, my Harvard professor of Russian history (and who was criticized by some students for being "too anti-Soviet"), cuts through the propaganda. Sponsors: & Book Discussed:
5/16/202441 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2490 The Definitive Smash of the 2020 Madness?

In this episode you can hear for yourself exactly what I said at the Soho Forum in my discussion of the 2020 madness surrounding you-know-what. Gene Epstein says it's the best summation of the topic I've ever done. Sponsor: Persist SEO: Full Video:
5/11/202448 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2489 Antidiscrimination Law: Irrational, Unjust, and Tyrannical

Statistician Ben O'Neill, who has taught statistics at the Australia National University and the University of New South Wales, offers a unique perspective on a topic we're not supposed to discuss. Sponsors: & : Get $160 in free bonuses when you join the self-taught, K-12 Ron Paul Curriculum through my link:   Article Mentioned:
5/10/202440 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2488 African Immigrant: Leftism is Cancer

Germinal G. Van, the youthful author of dozens of books, discusses his life as an immigrant from the Ivory Coast and why he holds the leftists who think they can speak in his name in so much contempt. Sponsors:  & Guest's Website: 
5/9/202445 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2487 Anti-Semitism on the Campuses?

The Libertarian Institute's Sheldon Richman joins us to talk about the encampments, who the students are, what it all means for American politics, and plenty more. Sponsor:  Guest's Websites: &
5/4/202456 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2486 Jay Abraham, World's Smartest Capitalist

Jay Abraham is among the best, if not the very best, of the world's business and marketing minds. His testimonials come from some of the world's most successful people. He has consulted for over a thousand different industries. He sees things other people do not see. A private 2-hour conversation with Jay transformed my life beyond anything I could have expected. In this episode we peek into his fascinating mind. Contact Jay: Sponsors: &
5/3/202454 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2485 I Debated the 2020 Madness

The Soho Forum's Gene Epstein joins me to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of my remarks about lockdowns, masks, and the rest of it at his debate forum in New York. Sponsors: Supporting Listeners: Get Tom's super hot, old-school 16-page monthly print newsletter, the Tom Woods Elite Letter, plus free admission to his murder mystery dinner parties and his Christmas party, membership in his private group, and plenty more goodies when you become a Supporting Listener of the Tom Woods Show at   Un-Conference: Tom's Practical Liberty Un-Conference has no theory, only practical ideas for thriving under a hostile regime. Plus top-notch entertainment! See you there:   Guest's Website: The Soho Forum:   Guest's Twitter: @GeneSohoForum Event Discussed:  
5/2/20241 hour, 13 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2484 Gene Epstein: Good Economy or Bad?

A potpourri episode with Gene, who discusses his recent Covid debate, whether younger folks are uniquely struggling, and whether it's correct to say (with Biden) that the economy is actually great but the public is too dumb to recognize it. Sponsors: & Debate Discussed: Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter: @GeneSohoForum
4/27/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2483 UFC's Renato Moicano and Mises' Six Lessons

UFC fighter Renato "Money" Moicano recently told a national audience that if they want to save their country they should read Ludwig von Mises and the "six lessons" of the Austrian School. Jonathan Newman joins us to discuss those lessons. Sponsor: Tom's Practical Liberty Un-Conference has no theory, only practical ideas for thriving under a hostile regime. Plus top-notch entertainment! See you there: Article Discussed:
4/26/202431 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 2482 Left-Wing Brazil: A Warning to America

Raphael Lima discusses the off-the-charts corruption in Brazil and the clampdown on free expression, as well as the eerie parallels with the United States. Sponsors: & : Get Tom's super hot, old-school 16-page monthly print newsletter, the Tom Woods Elite Letter, plus free admission to his murder mystery dinner parties and his Christmas party, membership in his private group, and plenty more goodies when you become a Supporting Listener of the Tom Woods Show at Guest's YouTube:   Guest's Twitter: @Ideias_Radicais
4/25/202454 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 2481 Yale's Harvey Risch: The Corruption of American Medicine

Harvey Risch, professor emeritus at the Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Public Health, says he went from "naive" about the medical establishment in 2019 to astonished and appalled in 2024. Sponsors: : Want to get your business to the next level? Tom's mastermind is where you'll meet and get specific guidance from smart and successful people.  for the details. Guest's Faculty Page:    Guest's Twitter: @DrHarveyRisch
4/20/202444 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2480 V.I. Lenin, 100 Years Later

Vladimir Brovkin, my Harvard professor of Russian history, revisits the life of V.I. Lenin and refutes what he calls the "good Lenin, bad Stalin" myth. Sponsors: : Want to get your business to the next level? Tom's mastermind is where you'll meet and get specific guidance from smart and successful people. for the details. Book Discussed:   Guest's YouTube Channel: 
4/19/202451 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2479 David Hogg Meets Buzzsaw in Gun Debate

Spike Cohen, 2020 VP candidate for the LP, had a chance to debate David Hogg at Dartmouth on guns in America. You can guess how it came out. Spike reviews the debate with us in this episode. Sponsors: &
4/18/202435 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 2478 Alex Stein on Alex Jones, Censorship, and Building an Audience

Alex Stein, of Prime Time with Alex Stein on The Blaze, joins me to talk about building and keeping an audience, whether Alex Jones has been vindicated, why you should ignore your haters, and a lot more. Sponsors: & Guest's Podcast:    Guest's YouTube:    Guest's Twitter: @AlexStein99
4/13/202436 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2477 The Origins and Scope of Anti-White Racism

Jeremy Carl discusses his forthcoming book, . Sponsors: & Guest's Twitter: @realJeremyCarl   Guest's Website: 
4/12/202444 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2476 "Equity" Means Social Revolution

The great Wanjiru Njoya, who holds a PhD from Cambridge University, cuts through the nice-sounding language to explain what DEI and related phenomena are all about. Sponsors: & Guest's Twitter: @WanjiruNjoya
4/11/202439 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2475 What Will the Death Data Tell Us?

Kathryn Huwig has a case before the Supreme Court of Ohio because the state's health department refuses to turn over death data that might help us better understand what happened over the past three years. Sponsors: &
4/6/202438 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2474 Fight Evil in Your Town

Brandon Harnish, County Councilman in Wells County, Indiana, talks about the overlooked ways we can push back against the bad guys at the local level, but we're too distracted by presidential politics to organize and do it. Sponsors: & Guest's Twitter: @PaleoGOP
4/5/202449 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2473 Javier Milei Update: How He's Doing Against the Bad Guys

Argentina's Javier Milei has an uphill battle ahead of him to reverse the damage previous leaders have done to Argentinian economy and society, but he's clever and continues to enjoy popular support. Skot Sheller joins us for an update. Sponsors: & Guest's Twitter: @BowTiedMara Guest's Website: Free State Project:
4/4/202439 minutes
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Ep. 2372 Bad (and Good) Fitness Science

Michael Wolf is a strength coach who tells me that the science around exercise and fitness and training isn't all that much better than the so-called science around COVID. Sponsors: & Guest's Twitter: @wolfstrength Guest's Instagram: @Wolf_Strength Guest's Substack:
3/30/202455 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 2471 Jennifer Sey Defends Women's Sports

The great Jennifer Sey, former brand manager at Levi's and who was ostracized for her entirely correct opinions about school closures during COVID, Is now back with her own athletic apparel brand that has a particular mission. Sponsors: & Guest's Website:    Guest's Twitter: @JenniferSey
3/29/202442 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2470 Escape the Machine: How a Whole Family Made the Choice to Live

We all know the routine: Dad (and maybe Mom) gets home from work and then it’s one child off to soccer and another to gymnastics, and homework and lunch preparation for the next day, and so on – and this is repeated day after day. It's exhausting. Daniel Prince decided: this is no way for a family to live. So he chose a different path. Book Discussed: Sponsors: &
3/28/202438 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2469 De-Crazifying Our Society

Kevin Dolan joins us to discuss the prospects for de-crazifying our society, and the various approaches that have been suggested. Sponsors: & Guest's Website:    Guest's Twitter: @extradeadjcb   Tom's Membership:   
3/23/202438 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2468 Neocon Converts; Ron Paul Claims Another One

The great radio host Mike Church joins me for a wide-ranging discussion that includes his conversion away from neoconservatism -- which was not a good move for his career, but intellectual honesty compelled him to do it. Listen all the way through, because the conversation takes an interesting turn. Sponsors: & Site Mentioned: Guest's Website: Guest's Twitter: @TheKingDude
3/22/202458 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2467 The Declaration for Biological Reality

James Esses joins me to dissect the propositions that modern "gender theory" expects us to believe, and the groupthink that punishes dissidents. Sponsors: & James's links: - Document Discussed: - - Substack:
3/21/202442 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 2466 Lawfare Against Normal People Is Here

Tucker Carlson recently interviewed Lydia Brimelow of the VDARE website on the lawfare directed against them, but in general it's been ignored. But it shouldn't be. Lydia and her colleagues are obviously being targeted for their political views despite not having broken any laws, and this phenomenon is unlikely to end here. Guest's Website: Sponsor:
3/16/202452 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2465 The Trump VP Choice: Brace Yourself

Dan McCarthy, editor of the venerable Modern Age, runs us through the most likely VP picks for Donald Trump, the motivations behind each, who the best one is, and who are most likely. Sponsors: & : Hillsdale is offering 40+ free self-paced courses on topics of great importance. I recommend "CS Lewis on Christianity," where you'll examine some of Lewis’ classic works, including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Abolition of Man, to see what Lewis had to say about Scripture, prayer, suffering, joy, heaven, and hell. Link:
3/15/202449 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2464 Dave Smith on Current Controversies

Comedian and podcaster Dave Smith discusses his debate with RFK, Jr., the state of the LP, the C19 madness, and more. Sponsors: &  Guest's Podcast: Interviews Mentioned:  
3/14/202450 minutes, 21 seconds
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BONUS Ep. 2463 Inside the Tom Woods Mastermind

Last year I launched a business mastermind, and the results have been outstanding. We just added another member this week, and we're getting ready to launch year two. Here's a peek into what it's like inside a mastermind, where smart and ambitious people help each other multiply their successes. My thanks to Henry Bingaman for letting me share from an episode of his . Interested in joining us? Check out  
3/11/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 2462 It Really Is the Most Important Election Ever

We used to joke about how this phrase was used every four years. Paul Gottfried thinks this time it may be true. Sponsors: & Guest's Website: 
3/9/202430 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2461 How I Left Woke, with Keri Smith

Keri Smith discusses what made her leave the woke world, despite being a true believer for a long time. Sponsors: & Guest's Podcast: Guest's Website:   Guest's Twitter: @RealKeriSmith
3/8/202447 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2460 What's Up with Bitcoin and Gold (and Javier Milei)

The great Dominic Frisby joins us for an overview of the sharp upward moves in Bitcoin and gold, and also to share his new song, "I Want to Be in the Illuminati." Guest's Substacks: (financial) (comedy)   Guest's Video:    Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby Sponsors: &
3/7/202438 minutes, 10 seconds
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BONUS Ep. 2460 How and Why to Write a Book

Writing, publishing, and marketing a book can be exhausting. I have a lot of experience with it, so in this episode I'll share some tips (and also note that royalties are the least of the revenue generators a book can provide). I've also just launched Woods Author Academy. I'm joined by Brett Hoffstadt, creator of the Boost With a Book program. Related Links:
3/3/202429 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2459 Why I Left the Left, with Kim Iversen

I had a very fruitful and enjoyable discussion with Kim Iversen on the Kim Iversen Show a week or so ago, so I invited Kim onto the ol' Tom Woods Show. Kim would have described herself as a progressive before the Covid fiasco, but the government response and the groupthink, along with other lingering issues, pushed her out. Sponsor: Hillsdale College is offering 40+ free self-paced courses on topics of great importance. I recommend "CS Lewis on Christianity," where you'll examine some of Lewis’ classic works, including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Abolition of Man, to see what Lewis had to say about Scripture, prayer, suffering, joy, heaven, and hell. Link:
3/2/202443 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 2458 Time to Abandon the S.S. United States?

The great Nick Giambruno, founder of Financial Underground, joins me for a financial news update, including the debt inflection point the U.S. and the world are finally facing, Bitcoin and its future, getting a second passport and considering your international options, and plenty more. Sponsor:
3/1/202443 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2457 Jeff Deist: How Inflation Corrupts Peoples and Cultures

Price inflation is about more than just paying more for a Big Mac. It has other, more insidious (and to the untrained eye, invisible) effects on society. Guest's Website: Sponsor:
2/29/202433 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2456 Are Our "Statesmen" Getting Worse?

Johnny Burtka, president of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, joins me to discuss the traditional education of a statesman in the Western world, and compare that to what we observe today. Book Discussed: Guest's Link: Sponsors: &
2/24/202431 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2455 Judge Napolitano on the Corruption of American Law

Actually, the Judge and I talk about a lot more than that, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the whole conversation. Sponsors: &
2/23/202437 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 2454 Detransitioners Speak

Jennifer Lahl just released a documentary, The Lost Boys, that tells the stories of several young men who got pulled into the world of "gender theory" -- and not just theory, unfortunately -- and how they came back. Sponsors: & Documentary Discussed:   Book Discussed:
2/22/202441 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 2453 Short Answers to Tough Questions for Libertarians

Mary Ruwart is a veteran of the libertarian movement, and extremely effective at persuasion and debate. We talk about some tough issues, how best to disarm people, and the present and future of the Libertarian Party. Sponsors: & Guest's Course:
2/17/202445 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2452 Hayek's Nobel Prize, 50 Years Later

Lots of people have read The Road to Serfdom, but few have read the material for which F.A. Hayek won the Nobel Prize in 1974. Mark Skousen joins us to discuss the significance of Hayek's work and how it helps us understand the world (and interventionism) better. Sponsors: & Guest's Event:
2/16/202447 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 2451 Inoculate Kids Against Left-Wing Weirdness

Connor Boyack, president of the Libertas Institute and creator of the Tuttle Twins children's book series, is overseeing an extremely important venture that's rapidly spreading around the country: the children's entrepreneur market. Sponsors: & Book Series:
2/15/202439 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2450 Leftists Destroy Man's Career, and Then Themselves

Clifton Duncan was an accomplished Broadway actor who had graduated from an extremely selective elite program, and was making television appearances alongside people you would know. His star was most certainly on the rise. Then the mandates came, and Clifton declined the shot. He now waits tables. Well, the crazies didn't just ruin Clifton's career; they're in the process of destroying American theater, period, as Clifton explains in this episode. But there's good news: Clifton wants to develop a one-man show on the life and ideas of Thomas Sowell. Let's help him make it happen! Support Clifton's Thomas Sowell Play: Sponsors: &
2/10/202446 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 2449 Col. Douglas Macgregor on the State of the Empire

Col. Douglas Macgregor discusses the current situation in Ukraine, Gaza, the Red Sea, and more, plus his retrospective on the Cold War. Sponsors: & Guest's Website:
2/9/202448 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2448 When Politics Fails (And It Will)

I met John Bush 17 years ago, when we were both spreading the word about Ron Paul. These days, John is devoted to building the institutions a free and decent society will need, even in our unfree landscape. If all we do is react to the latest crazy thing coming from the politicos, we'll never build anything. Sponsors: &
2/8/202444 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 2447 Rebuilding the Old America, Literally

Nate Fischer and Josh Abbotoy of New Founding join me to discuss their plans to build a rural community in Appalachia, and the hysterical woke lunatics who are up in arms about it. Sponsor:
2/3/202438 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2446 Fewer PhDs, More Brilliant Dropouts, Please

Michael Gibson discusses the problems with the universities, and why he's supporting dropouts with brilliant ideas. Book Discussed: Sponsors: &
2/2/202441 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 2445 Our Dark Age of Ignorance -- and the Way Out

It's not just this field or that field: there is a systematic sickness in academic and in intellectual life in general, in which preposterously false things are believed, and based on foundations that are never examined. This is one of my favorite episodes ever, and my thanks to Steve Patterson for this excellent conversation. Sponsor:
2/1/202450 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2444 Scientism and Other Weird New Religions

David Ramsay Steele discusses the new religions, scientism among them, that have captured the minds of present-day elites, who of course scoff at the religions of yesteryear. Book Discussed: Sponsors: &
1/26/202451 minutes
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Ep. 2443 Can Trump Win in 2024?

A roundtable discussion with the Intercollegiate Studies Institute's Dan McCarthy and Townhall's Scott Morefield about Donald Trump's prospects and whether the GOP made a good choice. Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to and use code WoodsFree to get a free breakfast item in every box for LIFE!
1/25/202449 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2442 Scott Horton on the Middle East Mess

Scott joins us to discuss the strikes on Yemen, and then proceeds to a wider discussion of how we got here, in Yemen and elsewhere. Sponsors: &
1/20/202459 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2441 Amy Wax on the Diversity Con

Amy Wax, who teaches at the law school at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the inane things the DEI establishment expects us to believe. Sponsor:
1/19/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2440 Gene Epstein on Persuading Progressives

Gene Epstein has given himself a tough assignment: persuading progressives that a market economy is more likely to generate the results they want than any interventions they try. Sponsors: &
1/18/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2439 Ten Years of Michael Malice

Michael Malice joins me to discuss what's changed (for him and for the world) in the ten years we've known each other. Sponsor:  
1/13/202454 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 2438 The January 6 Film They Tried to Suppress

The great Jason Rink, known as the most canceled filmmaker in America, joins me to discuss his new installment in his January 6 documentary that focuses on the so-called Q Shaman, Jacob Chansley, and a bit of the madness he endured from the censorship-industrial complex. Sponsors: &  
1/12/202446 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2437 Adam Curry: Optimistic Despite the Bad Guys

The great Adam Curry, whom you surely remember as an MTV VJ and host of Headbangers Ball, is also co-host of the No Agenda Show with John C. Dvorak. Adam and I talk music, religion, and politics, and as you'll see if you didn't know already, Adam is based. Sponsor:
1/11/202444 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2436 Why I Left Progressivism

Libertarian author and podcaster Keith Knight discusses his book . Sponsors: &
1/5/202443 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 2435 Dave Smith on Everything

Dave joins me for a wide-ranging discussion: his interview with Tucker Carlson, the hysterical response to his criticism of Bill Buckley, the bad instincts of Conservatism, Inc., Trump and DeSantis, Israel/Palestine, and more. Sponsors: &
1/4/202454 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2434 David Stockman: Trump's War on Capitalism?

David Stockman, who headed the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, joins us to discuss the Trump economic record, both in terms of policy and results. Book Discussed: Sponsors: My listeners and I are going to make 2024 the best year we've ever had. Here's how:
12/23/202348 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2433 Make No Compromises With Big Tech or Big Brother

Gabriel Custodiet urges us not to make compromises for the sake of convenience. Guest's Book: Sponsors: &
12/22/202340 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2432 That Police Dog Isn't Your Friend, and More Revelations from James Bovard

Jim Bovard is rightly a hero among libertarians for his outstanding journalistic work. In this episode we discuss everything from police dogs to the TSA to Section 8 housing and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Book Discussed: Sponsors: DeleteMe: Take 20% off all consumer plans at , using code Woods. My listeners and I are going to make 2024 the best year we've ever had. Here's how:  
12/21/202341 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2431 A Victim of the Lockdown Regime Speaks Out

Alex Dresser lost two jobs and a potential spouse thanks to the Covid measures, and that's just for starters. The crazies used to accuse us of being grandma killers, but they themselves killed Alex's grandmother. He joins us to tell the kinds of stories the media and much of the public refused to hear. Books Mentioned: - , by Tom Woods - , by Tom Woods Sponsor:  
12/15/202333 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2430 Americans for Prosperity Fires a Truth-Teller

Chris Maidment declared the endorsement of Nikki Haley by Americans for Prosperity as a betrayal of the organization's stated principles, and was promptly dismissed. Sponsor: DeleteMe: Take 20% off all consumer plans at , using code Woods.
12/14/202333 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2429 Scott Horton and Tom on the Crime of the Century

Scott Horton talks to Tom about Tom's new book, , and revisits some of the idiotic remarks and failed predictions by the so-called experts. Sponsors: : a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 15% off your order with code WOODS15 at
12/13/202353 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 2428 Is the Middle Class Getting Screwed?

The Heritage Foundation's Peter St. Onge joins us to discuss the problem of financial insecurity, as well as whether the national debt will ever really be a problem, whether rising prices are (as Joe Biden insists) caused by "price gouging," and more. Sponsors: &
12/9/202342 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2427 Are Americans Hated Abroad? And Other Questions for Libertarian Travelers

Not everything has to be about politics but libertarians notice more and ask the right questions when traveling the world. Andrew Corbley joins us. Book Discussed: Sponsors: &
12/8/202358 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2426 Censorship Keeps You Safe, Says Establishment

Should speech the authorities deem to be "misinformation" be regulated or banned during emergency situations? To this day we hear some people saying yes -- even though yesterday's "misinformation" can quickly become today's consensus, and so much of the official guidance itself had to be abandoned as misinformation. Stanford's Jay Bhattacharya joins us. Sponsors: &
12/7/202349 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2425 Javier Milei: Hope for Liberty?

Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina with a pugilistic, populist style and a hardcore libertarian message. I discuss this startling development with attorney and author of Libertarianism Today Jacob Huebert, and Argentinian university student Octavio Bermudez, who has written extensively on the Milei phenomenon. Sponsors: &
12/2/202342 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2424 Our Elites: Stupid or Evil? With James Delingpole

The provocative James Delingpole joins us to discuss what the elites are up to, why they thrive on chaos, the political class as servants of the devil (metaphorically or otherwise), and plenty of other topics.  
12/1/202355 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 2423 The Continuing Mystery of Early 2020

Now that the dust has finally settled, we have the leisure to return to the panicked days of early 2020 and reexamine what really happened. And it may not be quite what we think. Nick Hudson and Jonathan Engler join us. Sponsor: : a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 15% off your order with code WOODS15 at  
11/30/202355 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2422 Larry Elder on Gavin Newsom, the Condition of California, and a Brighter Future

Despite the atrocious condition of California, Governor Gavin Newsom has ambitions for higher office. Larry Elder discusses the real Newsom record, what's really happening in California, and what a sensible person might do to turn things around -- for California and for the country. Book Discussed:  Sponsors: &
11/25/202352 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2421 A Libertarian Thanksgiving with Gene Epstein

Gene Epstein and I discuss things we're thankful for, but nothing too sentimental. It's mostly the kinds of nerdy things that, if we're being honest, are what power the Tom Woods Show. Sponsor:  
11/24/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 2420 Peter Schiff on the Biden Economy

Peter Schiff assesses the true condition of an economy Paul Krugman says is great but whose greatness the rubes are too dumb to recognize. Sponsors: &  
11/23/202345 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2419 How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World

Wherever we turn, people who despise us are making our lives more difficult, whether that takes the form of higher energy prices, higher prices in general, vax mandates, a war for our children's minds -- the grim list goes on and on. Is the correct approach despair, indifference, political action, or something else? Kevin Dolan of Exit, and entrepreneur Kevin Stokes, join me to discuss. Website Discussed:
11/18/202337 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 2418 Toss That US History Book Out the Window (and Maybe Your Economics Book, Too)

Author and retired economics professor Tom DiLorenzo, recently chosen to be the new president of the Mises Institute, discusses a variety of topics: how government agencies manipulate the public for bigger budgets, the problem with the "big business" chapter in your American history book, institutional rivalry in the libertarian world, and plenty more. Sponsor:
11/17/202342 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2417 Could Trump Win as a Felon? and Other Questions from 2023 America

Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown talks to me about Israel/Palestine, Vivek Ramaswamy, war and veterans, the Ron Paul legacy, problems in the libertarian world, whether Trump could win as a convicted felon, and plenty more. Sponsors: : a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 15% off your order with code WOODS15 at
11/16/202346 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2416 Why Is Everything Ugly?

Architect Dino Marcantonio joins me to review the scourge of ugliness and what traditional architecture can do about it. Sponsors: : a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 15% off your order with code WOODS15 at
11/10/202346 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2415 The Fake China Threat

China is the one exception even for self-described noninterventionists. The threat from China must be countered. But how real is this threat? Joseph Solis-Mullen joins us to discuss. Sponsor:
11/9/202341 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2414 Vivek: "Let's Avoid World War III"

Vivek Ramaswamy joins us to discuss avoiding World War III, as well as his recent clash with other GOP candidates over free speech. Sponsor:
11/8/202330 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2413 Bad Theology: Israel, the "Rapture," and the End Times

Millions of American Christians have come to believe in a heterodox theology according to which the physical return of the Jewish people to their ancestral lands is necessary to bring about the return of Christ and the end of the world. Furthermore, during the tribulation that will ensue, believers in this theology will be "raptured" into heaven and spared the unspeakable terrors that will then afflict the human race. This theological opinion would have been news to Augustine and St. Thomas, not to mention Martin Luther and the Protestant movement. Brent McGuire, senior pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Dallas, sets the record straight. Sponsors: DeleteMe: Take 20% off all consumer plans at , using code Woods.
11/4/202340 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2412 Is Bogus Scholarship the Rule or the Exception?

John Staddon, professor emeritus of psychology at Duke University, discusses the significance of the "replication crisis" (when it was learned that a vast number of research papers had generated results that nobody could replicate), the problem with "peer review," the role of state funding in deforming science, and much more. Sponsors: DeleteMe: Take 20% off all consumer plans at , using code Woods.
11/3/202349 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 2411 Ron Paul Institute Director on Best and Worst Middle East Scenarios

Daniel McAdams of the Ron Paul Institute joins us to discuss the various calls for further U.S. intervention in the Middle East, and what a plausible answer might be to this seemingly intractable conflict. Also, I do my best to steelman the Israeli position to get Daniel's response. Sponsors: &
11/2/202345 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 2410 Democrats, Republicans, and the Middle East: Plus the Biden Record and 2024

Dan McCarthy, vice president for the Collegiate Network at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and editor of Modern Age, joins us to discuss a wide array of issues: how the Middle East affects the dynamics within the Democratic and Republican parties, the likely outcome of the DeSantis/Newsom debate, the issues that are hurting Joe Biden the most, and plenty more.
10/28/202350 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2409 100 Books Educated People Should Read

About 200,000 new books are released every year. You have very limited time. Which ones should you read? Glenn Corey has done his homework: he's read a zillion of them and written up one hundred of them to help guide you in becoming informed as efficiently as possible. Book Discussed:
10/27/202347 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2408 Debate: Israel and Palestine

Alan Futerman, co-author of The Classical Liberal Case for Israel, and Jeremy R. Hammond, author of Obstacle to Peace: The U.S. Role in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, square off in a fruitful debate over the most contentious issue of the present moment. Guests' Books: - , by Walter Block and Alan Futerman - , by Jeremy R. Hammond   Previous Debates: - Ep. 1282  - Ep. 739    Related Articles: - Walter Block and Alan Futerman, "" - Alan Futerman, Walter Block, and Rafi Farber, "" - Jeremy Hammond, "" - Jeremy Hammond, ""
10/26/202354 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2407 Lost in Trans Nation: How to Escape the Madness

For years, Dr. Miriam Grossman has resisted the direction of her profession, which has adopted novel gender theories wholesale, and instead been a source of consolation and common sense for people and families caught up in transgender propaganda. Sponsor:
10/21/202345 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2406 Central Banks and Their Evil Digital Currencies

Absolutely nobody asked for a Central Bank Digital Currency, but the central banks of the world seem determined to give them to us anyway. The great Dominic Frisby joins us to discuss their dangers, as well as to review what we need to know about gold and Bitcoin. Sponsor:
10/20/202346 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 2405 Contra Shapiro: The Rights and Wrongs of Israel and Gaza

Scott Horton joins us to discuss the horrific Hamas attacks on Israel, but alongside commentary that might upset Ben Shapiro. Sponsors: The Tom Woods School of Life trains decent people to flourish and prosper in a world that hates them. Check it out at: The Tom Woods Street Team:
10/18/20231 hour, 20 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2404 Anti-Marx, Anti-War, with Michael Rectenwald

Michael Rectenwald discusses his journey into and out of Marxism, where social justice nuttiness comes from, and the lure of military intervention. Sponsor:
10/14/202341 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 2403 Feminism Triumphs, But Women Miserable

Carrie Gress returns to review feminism's record, and it isn't pretty. Sponsor:  
10/13/202343 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2402 How Inflation Poisoned Our Food

Matthew Lysiak discusses the various interests that combined to substitute cheap, fake food for the real food Americans used to eat. A key driving force: trying to conceal the effects of inflation on food prices by persuading Americans to consume cheap -- and, it turns out, unhealthy -- alternatives. Sponsors: &
10/12/202349 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 2401 "Social Justice" Arguments Smashed

So-called "Social Justice Warriors" believe a series of things that are demonstrably untrue, but they believe them with a religious fervor. The Libertarian Institute's Keith Knight and I are heretics here to smash those ideas. Sponsors: &
10/6/202353 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2400 Government and Science: A Dreadful Mix

In one of the strongest episodes of this show ever, Terence Kealey, professor emeritus at Buckingham University and a research fellow of the Cato Institute, makes a stunningly powerful case for the separation of science and state. Sponsor:
10/4/202353 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2399 RFK, Jr., on Secession, and More with Carla Gericke

The Free State Project's Carla Gericke joins us with updates: RFK, Jr., on secession, bold moves in the New Hampshire legislature, the fate of the "Crypto 6," and plenty more.
9/30/202336 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 2398 The $900B Military Budget and Other Follies, with David Stockman

David Stockman, director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, walks us through current stupidities, his conclusions after studying 20th-century American economic history, and how he ended up working in the Reagan Administration.
9/29/202342 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2397 Trump v. DeSantis: Gavin Wax and Steve Deace Debate

I invited Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club, and Steve Deace, host of The Steve Deace Show on The Blaze, to hash it out. Sponsors:
9/28/202353 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2396 The Oliver Anthony Problem

The singer who goes by the name Oliver Anthony took America by storm with his unexpected hit "Rich Men North of Richmond." He correctly identified the villains in America -- not rich people as a class, but a specific group of unjustly rich people. At the same time, the powers that be are not shaking in their boots that someone singing "Ain't Got a Dollar" is popular among the masses; that's exactly the mentality they want the masses to have. John Bush joins us to talk this all through, as well as to discuss his personal story of going from borderline desperation to success. Guest's Course: Sponsors:
9/22/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 2395 Civil Rights Law Is Why We Hate Each Other

Typically when people seek the origins of woke ideology, they point to this or that philosopher or philosophical movement. Richard Hanania says the answer is far more mundane: it is a direct result of the idiosyncratic twists and turns of civil rights law. Thus wokeism is in fact a creature of the state. Book Discussed:
9/22/202342 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 2394 The Evil ADL

Paul Gottfried joins me to discuss the Anti-Defamation League, which has garnered quite a bit of additional attention because of its ongoing feud with Elon Musk. Sponsor: The Tom Woods School of Life trains decent people to flourish and prosper in a world that hates them. Check it out at:
9/21/202338 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2393 Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on the Sad State of American Medicine

Joseph Ladapo, surgeon general of Florida, holds his MD from Harvard Medical School and his Ph.D. in health policy from Harvard's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In 2019 he was entirely within the so-called mainstream of medicine, but the way Covid was handled opened his eyes to some grim truths about his field. Book Discussed:
9/16/202339 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 2392 Alex Epstein: Don't Declare a "Climate Emergency"

Alex Epstein warns of what a "climate emergency" would mean, and pours cold water on the hysteria. Sponsors:
9/15/202345 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2391 Want a Journalism Career? Then Shut Up About the You-Know-Whats

Journalist Rav Arora, who hosts the Illusion of Consensus podcast with Stanford's Jay Bhattacharya, discusses being shut out of outlets that once published him because during Covid he took being a dissident a little too far for them. Guest's Substack (with Jay Bhattacharya): (take 10% off a subscription at ) Sponsors:  &
9/14/202345 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 2390 The State Is Making You Mentally Ill

In mental health people talk about "cognitive distortions" that must be overcome for the person's mental condition to improve. CJ Killmer of the Dangerous History Podcast contends that many cognitive distortions accurately describe the effects that propagandists seek to induce in the minds of their subjects.
9/9/202354 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2389 Departments of Hate Studies, and Other Stupid Developments

The great Wanjiru Njoya of the University of Exeter joins us to discuss "antiracism," whether Boers should worry about people singing "Kill the Boer," and the development of "hate studies" as a discipline. Sponsor: Monetary Metals: 
9/8/202350 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2388 The Weird Founders of Feminism

We often hear it said that feminism had noble origins that mysteriously degenerated into the more absurd forms it takes today. Is it possible that something was rotten about it from the start? Carrie Gress joins us to discuss several early feminist thinkers and the biographical and intellectual details that the usual story excludes. Book Discussed: 
9/7/202338 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 2387 Dave Smith on Trump, Humor, and The Simpsons

Comedian and podcaster Dave Smith, fresh from his tenth appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, joins us to discuss the craft of comedy, plus the uncertain and oddball 2020 race.
9/1/202347 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 2386 Biden's Gun Fables

John Lott, who runs the Crime Prevention Research Center, discusses the multiple fabrications contained in a single presidential Tweet. Sponsor:  
8/31/202335 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2385 Is the Old GOP Dead?

The Mises Institute's Tho Bishop joins us for a look at last week's clash of non-Trump GOP candidates and what it means for 2024 and beyond.
8/30/202339 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2384 Bad Arguments for More Wars, with Scott Horton

Scott discusses the China/Taiwan issue, a little bit about Ukraine, his forthcoming book, and a specific thing we can all do for the cause. Libertarian Institute fundraising drive:  
8/26/202339 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 2383 Fears About AI Are Overblown

Perry Metzger argues that AI will prove to be an immense boon to mankind, and that the apocalyptic warnings are misplaced. Sponsor:  
8/25/20231 hour, 1 minute, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2382 They Thought They Were Free: Larken Rose and Jones Plantation

Larken Rose discusses his new film, Jones Plantation, and how the ruling powers throughout history have manipulated people into thinking they're free. Sponsor: StartMail - Film Website:
8/24/202342 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2381 Your Unscientific Doctor Is Nothing New

Tom Mullen makes use of his experience in the health insurance industry as well his personal experience as a caretaker for family members to conclude that the unscientific approach of mainstream medicine is nothing new.
8/19/202345 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 2380 Get Out While the Getting's Good?

Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show, has lived all over the world and traveled widely. He's an expert on the various issues involved with becoming an expat, as well as measures short of expatriation (second passports, international banking, etc.). We discuss some of those issues, including the value of having a Plan B in case the SHTF. Guest's Event:
8/16/202335 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2379 The War on Ivermectin, Plus: The "Excess Deaths" Problem

Dr. Pierre Kory of the Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance discusses the Ivermectin controversy, why the critics are all wet, the sad state of medical research, and what could be causing all those excess deaths. Book Discussed:
8/15/202349 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2378 Contradictions and Stupidities of Public Health

Laurie Calhoun joins me to discuss what we should have learned over the past three years. Book Discussed: 
8/12/202340 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2377 The Angels vs. Devils History of American Conservatism

Paul Gottfried joins me to discuss a new book by neoconservative Matthew Continetti that the establishment loves. It's a history of American conservatism told in a way that will please the media: the history of American conservatism is a history of respectable people trying to push away people whose opinions are outside the allowable range. Sponsor: Ever thought about becoming an expat, or just looking into second passports? The Expat Money Summit, hosted by Expat Money Show host Mikkel Thorup, is for you. Get your free ticket by . Book Discussed:
8/11/202332 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2376 Libertarian Sheriff Confounds Authorities

David Hathaway was elected sheriff of Santa Cruz County in Arizona by a landslide, after alleged experts warned him that his opposition to Covid restrictions would cost him the election. In this episode we catch up with him on how things have been going.
8/9/202339 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2375 Christianity and the State: Time to Abandon Tired Ideas

Gary Chartier joins me to make a vigorous case against the naive confidence in the state, and the reflexive assumption that the state is necessary to foster the common good, that we hear from all too many Christian thinkers. Book Discussed:
8/5/202336 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2374 Another Step Toward Banning Gas-Powered Cars

The federal government won't outright ban internal combustion engine vehicles; it will simply set mileage standards that no such car can meet. And that's what's happening. Eric Peters discusses the situation, the drawbacks to electric cars (though he is fine with people who prefer them) and whether there's any jumping off this train. Article Discussed:
8/3/202332 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 2373 The Woke Mob Came for Levi's Brand Manager; Here's Why

Jennifer Sey was brand manager at Levi's and in line to become the company's first-ever female CEO when her dissident views on Covid began the process of her departure from the company. We discuss her background as a champion gymnast, her work in pre-woke corporate America, and what comes next. Book Discussed:
8/2/202346 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 2372 The Banks vs. Dissenters

Within a month, both Nigel Farage in the UK and Joseph Mercola in the United States had their bank accounts closed for obviously ideological reasons. Dominic Frisby joins us to discuss what it all means.
7/29/202341 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 2371 Michael Rectenwald and Tom Woods on Ayn Rand, RFK, Lockdown Victims, and Personal Productivity

In this discussion with Michael Rectenwald, we cover a wide variety of topics: RFK, Jr., the Ayn Rand Institute, Ayn Rand herself, the useless Covid mitigation measures, the forgotten stories of people who suffered during lockdown, what we can do apart from complaining and woe-is-meing, and my strategy for productivity.
7/28/202347 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2370 Time to Slay the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Dragon

Josh Hammer, host of the Josh Hammer Show and senior editor-at-large of Newsweek, joins me to discuss cracks in the DEI edifice and where we should be heading.
7/26/202328 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 2369 The No-Babies Problem Is Destroying the World

The demographic implosion will have wide-ranging and devastating consequences around the world. Kevin Dolan joins us to discuss. Guest's Conference:   Learn a Language:  
7/21/202331 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 2368 Free Cities vs. Unfree Cities

We've heard plenty about the condition of many American cities, suffering under the consequences of crippling interventions. What if we could try a free city here and there, and see if its good example can do some good? Reason's Zach Weissmueller gives us an example from Honduras of precisely that. Sponsor: StartMail - Email privacy is so important: your emails contain financial info, health info, login info, etc., and the emails you send with your "free" service are like open postcards, accessible to cybercriminals, companies, and even government agencies. Reclaim your privacy with StartMail, and take 50% off your first subscription year at  
7/20/202325 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2367 Eric July: Instead of Complaining, Build

Eric July thought there were major problems with the major comic book companies. When he started his own -- Rippaverse -- the naysayers said it was impossible. Until he generated seven figures in about a day. Today he joins us to discuss how he did it.
7/19/202335 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2366 The Civil Rights Revolution Gave Us a New Constitution

Conservatives complain about the extremes to which the civil rights revolution has been taken, but almost none of them dare to go to the root. In the traditional American conservative way, they eventually come to celebrate the very thing they once deplored, and then wonder why they keep losing. Jesse Merriam joins me to discuss the true ramifications of Brown vs. Board of Education. This is a discussion you cannot have in mainstream America today because you would be engaged in serious thought and constitutional analysis and the other side would be screaming slogans at you. But the conversation has to take place somewhere. Learn a Language:  
7/16/202343 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 2365 The War Among Republicans

Tho Bishop joins us to look at what's going on, primarily between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, in the Republican Party, where people who just six months ago were fans of both men, have come to despise each other.
7/14/202330 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 2364 Gene Epstein: Should We Abandon the Nonaggression Principle?

Gene Epstein discusses themes covered in his recent debate with David Friedman on the merits of the nonaggression principle, and whether libertarianism can and should do without it.
7/13/202356 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2363 Another Blow Struck Against Censorship

Investigative journalist Tracy Beanz joins me to review Missouri v. Biden, where the Biden White House is being taken to task for ordering the suppression of dissident ideas.
7/12/202334 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2362 What Real Resistance Looks Like

A conversation about how to resist evil in an American context takes unexpected turns.
7/8/202355 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2361 How Not to Produce a Generation of Ignoramuses

Connor Boyack and Elijah Stanfield discuss the pitiful state of knowledge of U.S. history and what can be done about it.
7/6/202330 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 2360 Vivek on Assange, Ukraine, and Supreme Court

Entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the Supreme Court's smackdown of our alma mater, along with his views of the Espionage Act, Julian Assange, Edward Snowden, and Ross Ulbricht, and other issues. Monetary Metals: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:
7/4/202331 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2359 Supreme Court Rules Against Harvard

The convoluted array of rules and regulations and requirements that runs through the various pieces of civil rights legislation, executive orders, and the 14th Amendment, have alternatively required and now prohibited quotas in college admissions.
7/1/202333 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2358 The Biden Corruption Problem

Jim Bovard, referred to by the Wall Street Journal as "the roving inspector general of the modern state," discusses the various accusations against the Bidens and the various efforts to cover them up. Monetary Metals: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:
6/30/202330 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 2357 Silenced Doctors Fight Back

Jacob Huebert, president of the Liberty Justice Center, a public-interest law firm, joins us to discuss his work against the crazy law in California that muzzles doctors who dissent from whatever the consensus is on Covid, as well as against the Covid mandates themselves. Monetary Metals: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:
6/29/202331 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2356 All the Wars Are Based on Lies

The Libertarian Institute's Keith Knight joins me to revisit some of the tall tales we learned in school (or in the newspapers). Learn a Language: My Columbia University French course was a complete waste of time -- they just barked French words at me, refusing to teach any grammar, because that was the fashion at the time. Rocket Languages does both -- you learn how to understand the spoken word through dialogues, and then (if you want) you can check out the grammar lessons that run alongside. But the dialogues don't depend on those lessons, so you can learn just by driving in your car. The Woods household owns and loves three of their courses. Check them out at .
6/28/202348 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2355 The RFK Jr. Phenomenon

In this potpourri episode covering a bunch of current topics I talk about the RFK Jr. candidacy and the reaction to it.
6/24/202355 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2354 How Concerned Should We Be About the Banks?

Kevin Duffy joins us to discuss whether this is a passing issue or a serious problem.
6/23/202325 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2353 Let the Poor Starve? A Libertarian Answer

Gerard Casey, professor emeritus at University College, Dublin, answers this common criticism of libertarianism. Sponsors: CrowdHealth - Monetary Metals: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:
6/22/202346 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2352 The 2023 Economy, and How Not to Get Demolished by It

Comedian and Family Feud host Steve Harvey calls my guest, Henry Bingaman, the "best damn writer I've ever worked with." Today Henry joins us to talk about a strategy that more and more people are following (and for good reason) for surviving and thriving even in today's economy. Sponsors: DeleteMe: With the threats of getting doxxed, or suffering identity theft, or having data brokers distribute your information, there's no time like the present to keep your private information private -- and that's what DeleteMe can do for you. Take 20% off all consumer plans at , using code Woods. StartMail: Email privacy is so important: your emails contain financial info, health info, login info, etc., and the emails you send with your "free" service are like open postcards, accessible to cybercriminals, companies, and even government agencies. Reclaim your privacy with StartMail, and take 50% off your first subscription year at .
6/21/202345 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2351 Setting the Evil SOBs Straight on Energy, and More with Saifedean Ammous

Saifedean returns today so we can discuss more issues, including the economics of energy, how genuine free-market economists handle "externalities," and what capitalism is really all about. Sponsor: With the threats of getting doxxed, or suffering identity theft, or having data brokers distribute your information, there's no time like the present to keep your private information private -- and that's what DeleteMe can do for you. Take 20% off all consumer plans at , using code Woods.
6/17/202337 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2350 Economics for Normal People

The great Saifedean Ammous joins us to discuss his most recent work, Principles of Economics, which in the course of teaching this venerable discipline eviscerates the bad guys.
6/16/202332 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2349 Trump Indicted; What Does the Future Hold?

Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss Trump's legal troubles, the state of the two major parties, the right and wrong way to look at the war in Ukraine, and more. Sponsor: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:
6/15/202347 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2348 Alfred Hitchcock, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and More Greats We Need to Encounter

The great Brad Birzer, Russell Amos Kirk professor of American studies at Hillsdale College, joins us for an outstanding discussion of some of the great works of modern literature and film (and even music), and why your spirit needs them. Sponsor: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:
6/14/202349 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 2347 Bud Light, the FBI, and Federal Debt: Potpourri Episode with Ryan McMaken

Ryan McMaken, executive editor at Mises.org, joins me to discuss three issues in the news. Sponsor: Hurry and get Dad what he wants for Father's Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has an amazing 60% off deal with its Dad's Favorite Grill Pack. Get four bacon-wrapped fillets, four delicious boneless chicken breasts, four boneless pork chops, four gourmet franks, four made-from-scratch caramel apple tartlets, and eight free Omaha Steaks burgers on top of it all. Head to and enter WOODS in the search bar to get all this for just $99.99.
6/10/202336 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2346 Rule of Thumb: Believe the Opposite

If they tell you they had nothing to do with the 2008 financial crisis, be assured it was actually their fault. If they say they mitigated the effects of Covid, be confident that they worsened them. I discuss this and other issues -- including the idea behind my forthcoming book, my first in nine years -- with my friend Alan Mosley. Sponsor: Hurry and get Dad what he wants for Father's Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has an amazing 60% off deal with its Dad's Favorite Grill Pack. Get four bacon-wrapped fillets, four delicious boneless chicken breasts, four boneless pork chops, four gourmet franks, four made-from-scratch caramel apple tartlets, and eight free Omaha Steaks burgers on top of it all. Head to and enter WOODS in the search bar to get all this for just $99.99.
6/9/202350 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2345 Small Business, Lockdowns, and Regulation

Libertarian Danny Hudson discusses how the COVID lockdowns led him to start his own company, the regulatory hurdles he faced, and the success he's had. Sponsor: Hurry and get Dad what he wants for Father's Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has an amazing 60% off deal with its Dad's Favorite Grill Pack. Get four bacon-wrapped fillets, four delicious boneless chicken breasts, four boneless pork chops, four gourmet franks, four made-from-scratch caramel apple tartlets, and eight free Omaha Steaks burgers on top of it all. Head to and enter WOODS in the search bar to get all this for just $99.99.
6/8/202332 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 2344 Gene Epstein Wins the Ultimate Libertarian Debate

Gene Epstein just appeared in a debate in which he defended principled libertarianism against charges of greed and disdain for the week. It was a crushing victory. We walk through his arguments. Sponsors: If you're a listener of the Tom Woods Show, chances are you have some gold. But if you're just sitting on it, you're leaving money on the table. At Monetary Metals your gold earns interest that compounds over time. I've been using it for a while now, and the great Jeff Deist, formerly of the Mises Institute, just joined their team. Start your account at:   Policy Genius -
6/7/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2343 How to Negotiate with Joe Biden, with David Stockman

The Reagan Administration's David Stockman joins me to discuss the continuing failure to deal with spending and debt, and what he would have done differently in Kevin McCarthy shoes. Sponsor: For Father's Day, spare Dad the neckties and socks, and get him what he really wants: steaks. Use promo code WOODS at to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details.
6/3/202332 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2342 Naomi Brockwell on Protecting Your Privacy

Naomi Brockwell get specific in discussing the why and how of Internet privacy, whether it's email, your browser, using a VPN, you name it. Sponsor: CrowdHealth -
6/2/202339 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2341 The "Consent of the People" is Meaningless

Gerard Casey, professor emeritus of philosophy at University College Dublin, joins me for a wide-ranging discussion of what libertarians should do when states already exist, whether "the consent of the people" means anything, and a lot more. Sponsor: For Father's Day, spare Dad the neckties and socks, and get him what he really wants: steaks. Use promo code WOODS at to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details.
6/1/202351 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2340 RFK, Jr., Libertarians, Gun-Free Zones, and Porcfest

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., will be speaking at the Free State Project's Porcfest event this year and has asked for no guns in the audience for his talk. Should libertarians object? The Free State Project's Carla Gericke joins me to discuss that and other controversies as she and her fellow Free Staters strive to create a freer society in the here and now. Sponsor: For Father's Day, spare Dad the neckties and socks, and get him what he really wants: steaks. Use promo code WOODS at to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details.
5/31/202340 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2339 Stephen Wolfram on Our AI Present and Future

The brilliant Stephen Wolfram joins us to explain the inner workings of ChatGPT and then to discuss the prospects of AI in general. Sponsor: For Father's Day, spare Dad the neckties and socks, and get him what he really wants: steaks. Use promo code WOODS at  to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details.
5/27/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2338 Paul Gottfried on Libertarians, Conservatives, and Our Prospects

Paul Gottfried joins me for a wide-ranging discussion of the central principles of conservatism and libertarianism, whether libertarianism is equipped for the present moment, what the role of "natural law" is, and plenty more.
5/26/202340 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2337 The GOP Primary Fight, with Auron MacIntyre

Auron MacIntyre joins me to analyze Trump and DeSantis, as well as RFK, Jr., and how much of the electorate is voting left no matter how bad the candidate is. Sponsor: For Father's Day, spare Dad the neckties and socks, and get him what he really wants: steaks. Use promo code WOODS at  to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details.
5/25/202332 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2336 The Legacy of the New Deal and the Great Society

Germinal G. Van returns to discuss the sweeping changes to American society and economy during the 1930s and 1960s. Sponsor: For Father's Day, spare Dad the neckties and socks, and get him what he really wants: steaks. Use promo code WOODS at to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details.
5/24/202346 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2335 Vivek Ramaswamy on the FBI, Public Health, Affirmative Action, and More

Entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his influences, the public health establishment, the drug war, the FBI, affirmative action, and much more.
5/20/202327 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2334 The Durham Report and the Russiagate Liars

The so-called Durham Report was issued this week, and concluded that the probe into Donald Trump's alleged ties to Russia should never have been opened. Scott Horton joins us for the details.
5/18/202349 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2333 Provoked: Scott Horton on Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.

There's only one permissible opinion on this subject, and Scott Horton sets fire to it.
5/17/202358 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2332 Proud Boys Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy

Rachel Alexander joins me to discuss why it matters. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - Get your first 3 months for just $99/month at
5/16/202324 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2331 Can Trump Win?

Syndicated columnist Dan McCarthy thinks so. We also discuss Ron DeSantis and what course of action makes the most sense for him.
5/13/202329 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2330 Stay and Fight, or Move?

Californian Allan Stevo tries to persuade me that staying put and fighting the battle against the bad guys, as opposed to moving to a more congenial place, should be seriously considered.
5/12/202328 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2329 Public Health and the Illusion of Control

Ian Miller returns to discuss the charade we endured for three years, in which the alleged experts pretended to be able to protect people from a disease they ended up having zero ability to protect them from.
5/10/202338 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 2328 The Despicable New York Times: The Record

As a young man, Ashley Rindsberg was discouraged from publishing his book on the New York Times' distortions over the years, but he finally decided to release it anyway. We discuss it today. Book Discussed:
5/6/202335 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 2327 Dave Smith on Tucker Carlson, RFK Jr., and More

The great Dave Smith, comedian and host of Part of the Problem, joins me to discuss Tucker Carlson and RFK, Jr., two figures disliked by the respectable (i.e., terrible) wing of libertarianism.
5/5/202347 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2326 The Path to a Libertarian Future

We can get so caught up in the ephemeral headlines of the day that we lose sight of the big picture and the kind of society we want to have. Jack Lloyd joins me to talk about how we start moving in that direction. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at
5/4/202340 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2325 Corey DeAngelis and Connor Boyack: The State's Schools Are Beyond Repair

Corey DeAngelis and Connor Boyack join us for a deeper look into the government's school system, which turns out to be vastly worse than you thought. Book Discussed:
5/3/202337 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2324 Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Perils

Steve Patterson and I discuss the world of ChatGPT and beyond, and what it portends for the human experience.
4/28/202356 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 2323 De-Zombifying Conformist Youth

Aaron Sobczak of the Libertarian Youth Caucus discusses the challenges of getting younger people to think independently rather than adopting the establishment position on pretty much everything.
4/27/202328 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2322 Was I Wrong About Fiat Money? Gene Epstein Corrects Me

In a previous episode I made a claim about the unique difficulty of saving for retirement under a fiat money system. Gene Epstein emailed to say I was wrong. When he persisted in the argument over lunch in New York City, I decided to go ahead and invite our old friend on to discuss it.
4/26/202348 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2321 Kevin Gutzman on Today's History Profession

Distinguished Jefferson and Madison biographer Kevin Gutzman discusses the sad state of our profession.
4/22/202334 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2320 The Egalitarian Trap

Wanjiru Njoya of the law school at the University of Essex warns that the pursuit of "equality" ends in totalitarianism. Sponsors: Converso - Blinkist -
4/22/202345 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2319 Against the Medical Establishment

Sarah Thompson discusses homeopathy as an alternative to the medical establishment with a skeptical but open-minded Tom. Sponsor: Converso -
4/20/202330 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2318 When Race Trumps Merit

The Manhattan Institute's Heather Mac Donald discusses the society-wide assault on the arts, education, medicine, the legal system, and more, on the alleged basis of racial equity. Sponsor:
4/19/202344 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2317 A Libertarian Journalist in a Non-Libertarian Profession Tells His Stories

Veteran journalist Bill Steigerwald, a libertarian who interviewed people across the spectrum -- like George McGovern, Robert McNamara, Christopher Hitchens, Newt Gingrich, Pat Buchanan, Ron Paul, and yours truly -- talks about being the ideological oddball in his profession. Plus, how to be a good writer, what advice he has for aspiring journalists, who the most interesting people he interviewed were, and more. Book Discussed: Grandpa Bear Goes to Washington
4/15/202351 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2316 A Chronicle of the Madness: Recording the Insanity of the Past Three Years

"Follow the Science: Lockdowns Go Viral" is a top-notch documentary series covering the full gamut of the Covid response, in order to help ensure nothing like this ever happens again. It is the record of events we need so that far into the future people will know exactly what happened, and what a load of b.s. it all was. Director Hawk Jensen and host Clifton Duncan join us to discuss. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at Documentary Premiere:
4/14/202346 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2315 Why We're Getting Killed in the World of Ideas

Author Moriah Jovan discusses the importance of the arts in the transmission of ideas, and the best and worst ways to convey those ideas via the arts. Laura Ingalls Wilder, Rose Wilder Lane, and Ayn Rand are discussed.
4/13/202340 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2214 Jeff Deist on Our Unreal Society

Jeff Deist returns to discuss the weird, almost unreal America of 2023. Book Discussed:
4/12/202334 minutes, 46 seconds
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BONUS Ep. 2313 Most Trends Are Stupid. This One Isn't

Everywhere you look, businesses are adopting a recurring revenue model. Everything from your local car wash to Circle K to that trampoline park down the street has a membership option. Why? Because it makes them more money. I have three membership websites myself, and they have permanently removed the knot in my stomach that came from not knowing what the following month would bring. In this episode Stu McLaren -- indisputably the world's foremost expert on membership businesses, since his software powers 70,000 of them -- talks about how to create an online membership even with no audience, and how to generate ideas for one if you don't think you have any. Guest's Workshop:
4/11/202324 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
4/8/202339 minutes, 14 seconds
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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:
4/7/202342 minutes, 31 seconds
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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?)
4/6/202331 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
4/5/202331 minutes, 37 seconds
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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
4/1/202332 minutes, 35 seconds
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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.
3/31/202329 minutes, 30 seconds
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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.
3/30/202328 minutes, 2 seconds
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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
3/29/202337 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
3/25/202328 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 -
3/24/202329 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 what we must do.
3/23/202339 minutes, 29 seconds
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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.
3/22/202334 minutes, 27 seconds
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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:
3/18/202335 minutes, 27 seconds
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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).
3/17/202331 minutes, 47 seconds
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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: Debate Discussed:   Event with Gene and Tom:
3/16/202352 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 - Book Discussed:   Listener Website Mentioned:
3/15/202337 minutes, 56 seconds
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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: Listener Website Mentioned:
3/11/202347 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 -
3/10/202350 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.
3/9/202343 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 code WOODS at Policy Genius -
3/8/202342 minutes, 50 seconds
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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:
3/3/202331 minutes, 3 seconds
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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:
3/2/202333 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.
3/1/202338 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
2/25/202327 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
2/24/202342 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.
2/23/202327 minutes, 4 seconds
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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
2/22/202328 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.
2/18/202339 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.
2/17/202344 minutes, 36 seconds
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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.
2/16/202332 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2282 Do Viruses Exist?

The most direct and radical challenge to the public-health consensus about COVID-19 and the correct response to it has come from a group of scientists who claim that virology itself is pseudoscience that has led mankind down the wrong path. One such scientist, Dr. Mark Bailey, joins us to share his perspective.
2/15/202350 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2281 The Psychology of Human Action: Why Some People Slavishly Follow the Elites

Jeff Leskovar wanted to figure out why so many people adopt the whole program of the elites, even though there's no particular reason that someone who favors arming Ukraine should also favor, say, a higher minimum wage. All these positions are nevertheless held as a bundle. Those holding them tend not to want to debate, and seem relatively untroubled by the suppression of their opponents' voices. Jeff thinks he's discovered the reason behind all this, and he shares it with us today. Guest's Paper:
2/12/202331 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2280 Questions a COVID Commission Should Ask

Martin Kulldorff, on leave from Harvard Medical School, has joined forces with seven colleagues to draft a devastating list of questions that it would be nice to see any proposed Covid commission ask politicians or public health officials, and we discuss some of them in this episode. Sponsor: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at
2/10/202339 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 2279 Spotify Isn't the Devil, and Other Items from the Music World

You've heard the tale of woe: Spotify makes billions while giving content creators mere pennies. Won't someone rectify this capitalist injustice? Michael Kupris gives you the full story.
2/9/202338 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 2278 The President Historians Hate

Warren G. Harding has often come in dead last, or close to it, in historians' rankings of the presidents. These rankings are completely useless, since they simply reflect the political bias of historians. (How can someone nonideologically declare whether a president was a "failure" or not?) Ryan Walters, author of a new biography of the twenty-ninth president, reassesses the brief tenure of a man we've been urged to despise.
2/8/202342 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2277 The Trump/DeSantis Feud

Donald Trump has been savaging Governor Ron DeSantis, who hasn't been returning the favor. Mises Institute communications director Tho Bishop joins us to discuss who's coming out on top in all this.
2/4/202331 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2276 The Political Significance of Pat Buchanan

Dan McCarthy joins us for an episode assessing the political significance of Pat Buchanan, who last week at age 84 announced his retirement from his syndicated column. Sponsor: Movies Plus: Get 20% off an annual subscription when you use promo code WOODS at
2/2/202346 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2275 Is the Economy Screwing Young People?

We hear a lot of anecdotal data about young people struggling, about the problems of high prices and low wages, and millennials living with their parents. I wanted to know how true this was in general, and if it was, what was causing it. So I invited Gene Epstein, King of Data, to join us to get to the bottom of it. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks, where the Woods family has ordered so much delicious food over the years, is taking 55% off customer favorites right now, but as a Tom Woods Show listener you can take an additional $30 off your order (minimum order may be required) when you use code WOODS at
2/1/20231 hour, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2274 A Bull and a Bear Have a Civil Discussion -- and You'll Learn a Lot

Well, here's a novel thing: a civil discussion between people who disagree! Mark Skousen, who leans bullish, and Jon Wolfenbarger, who leans bearish, make their respective cases for where the economy is now and where it's likely to go, and what the best moves for investors in such a climate are. Sponsor: Movies Plus: Get 20% off an annual subscription when you use promo code WOODS at
1/28/202347 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2273 The Virginia Dynasty: When Jeffersonians Ruled

Kevin Gutzman, author of the new book The Jeffersonians, talks Madison, Monroe, and the Constitution (and the key person who undermined it).
1/27/202338 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 2272 How to Win in a Blue State

Ali Rak has accumulated about 20 legislative victories, whether getting bad bills defeated or good ones passed, all while living in a blue county in a blue state. She shares specific tools and strategies that she uses, that can be replicated in other states.
1/26/202337 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2271 Striking Back at Propaganda Aimed at Children

Connor Boyack discusses his efforts to strike down laws that restrict entrepreneurial activity by children (we've all heard of lemonade stands being shut down) and to encourage children to think and act entrepreneurially. Plus, how to build a successful counteroffensive to all the propaganda aimed at children these days. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks, where the Woods family has ordered so much delicious food over the years, is taking 55% off customer favorites right now, but as a Tom Woods Show listener you can take an additional $30 off your order (minimum order may be required) when you use code WOODS at
1/25/202333 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2270 The Gilded Age and the "Robber Barons"

Tom talks to Germinal G. Van about the period of American history that historians treat cartoonishly, with wicked businessmen allegedly exploiting everyone.
1/21/202337 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2269 The Effects of Lockdowns on Society

Last year an anonymous group of well-known filmmakers decided to embark on a crucially important project: documenting the truth about the Covid lockdowns: the data, the human stories, all of it. Hawk Jensen -- one person who decided not to remain anonymous -- directed the project, and he and I have an excellent discussion about it. Tickets for Premiere: Help the Project:
1/20/202332 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2268 Homeless and (Seemingly) Hopeless, to Success and Happiness

My wife's uncle, Paul Laino, has rather a stirring story to tell: after spending four years homeless and addicted to drugs he cleaned himself up and now makes, let's just say, a very comfortable income as the Scrap & Pallet Man on YouTube. Sponsor: Omaha Steaks, where the Woods family has ordered so much delicious food over the years, is taking 55% off customer favorites right now, but as a Tom Woods Show listener you can take an additional $30 off your order (minimum order may be required) when you use code WOODS at
1/19/202341 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 2267 Have We Lost Younger People? And Other Issues, with Ezra Wyrick

Ezra Wyrick, a smart 18-year-old libertarian, talks about what resonates and what doesn't with younger people, plus proper libertarian messaging and strategy. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
1/18/202336 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2266 The Libertarian Mayor Nobody Saw Coming

Aron Lam, mayor of Keenesburg, Colorado, surprised the incumbent mayor by actually running a real campaign for the office, and had all his ducks in a row before the incumbent knew what hit him. Might there be a lesson for us here? Sponsors: Omaha Steaks, where the Woods family has ordered so much delicious food over the years, is taking 55% off customer favorites right now, but as a Tom Woods Show listener you can take an additional $30 off your order (minimum order may be required) when you use code WOODS at Persist SEO -
1/14/202345 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2265 Clint Russell on Woke Corporations, and What We Should Do Now

Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown joins me to talk woke capitalism and ESG, why mankind is so frustrating, and productive approaches to living in a hostile world. Sponsor: This Sunday, January 15th, 2023, my friend Richard Grove is giving a free live lecture on mindset, and how to get your inner game right as you prepare to take 2023 by storm. Want to reach your goals this year? Then get your mindset right. Listen to Richard for free, and then consider joining his paid goal-setting workshop immediately afterward. Check it out at
1/13/202343 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 2264 The Real Resistance: State Pushback Against the Feds, 2023 Edition

The Tenth Amendment Center's Michael Boldin discusses issues on which states are prepared to push back in the 2023 legislative session, and progress that was made in 2022.
1/12/202338 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2263 What Is the Great Reset Resetting?

The great Michael Rectenwald just released his new book The Great Reset and the Struggle for Liberty. He joins us to discuss what exactly the program is, what its constituent parts are, how they all work together, and what we can do about it. Sponsors: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at And: This Sunday, January 15th, 2023, my friend Richard Grove is giving a free live lecture on mindset, and how to get your inner game right as you prepare to take 2023 by storm. Want to reach your goals this year? Then get your mindset right. Listen to Richard for free, and then consider joining his paid goal-setting workshop immediately afterward. Check it out at
1/11/202337 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2262 Government and Wealth Distribution: A Closer Look

The prolific Germinal G. Van returns to discuss his latest work, a two-volume study of wealth distribution and inequality in American history.
1/7/202345 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2261 The Significance of Pope Benedict XVI (1927-2022)

Catholic and non-Catholic listeners alike requested an episode on Pope Benedict XVI, so I invited Catholic publisher Roger McCaffrey to discuss what his pontificate meant in the context of the post-Vatican II church.
1/6/202334 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2260 How I Beat Alcohol

The great Carla Gericke, president emeritus of , kicks off a new year of the Tom Woods Show by describing how she kicked a serious alcohol habit. Sponsors: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at Policy Genius -
1/5/202346 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2259 When the State Promotes Suicide

Tim Moen joins us to provide the background to some of the stories we've been hearing coming out of Canada about the promiscuous recommendation of euthanasia there.
12/31/202233 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 2258 We Need More Libertarian Capitalists

Matt McWilliams, libertarian and businessman, joins us, as we get ready to make our new year's resolutions, to discuss the opportunities that technology has made available to us, and how we can put them to use to build businesses that no Anthony Fauci can shut down.
12/28/202258 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2257 The Vaccine Injured: Ignore Them

Josh Stylman, executive producer of the film Anecdotals, joins me to discuss the fate of the vaccine injured in the age of COVID. I rank this one in the top ten of all 2,257 episodes. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
12/22/202240 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2256 Financial Traps Everyone Falls Into

There's so much bad financial and life advice out there that it's no wonder people often go so dreadfully wrong. Luke Tatum joins me for a review of the conventional wisdom and what people should do instead. 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, at , when you use code WOODS. Minimum order may be required.
12/20/202236 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2255 Overpoliced

Chris Cofer and Pete Quinones join me to discuss their new film, Overpoliced, and why the police shouldn't be the one group of government employees we're naive about.
12/16/202229 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2254 How to Opt Out of the Technocratic State, Post-Covid

Derrick Broze joins us to discuss technology as a double-edged sword and what we can do to protect ourselves against bad actors. 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, at , when you use code WOODS. Minimum order may be required.
12/15/202244 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2253 The Real Thomas Jefferson

The great and brilliant Kevin Gutzman joins us to discuss his brand new book, released just today, called The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe.
12/14/202243 minutes, 20 seconds
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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, at , when you use code WOODS. Minimum order may be required.
12/13/202242 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 Policy Genius -
12/9/202238 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 $40 off your order, on top of the sitewide 50% off sale going on right now, at , when you use code WOODS. Minimum order may be required.
12/9/202233 minutes, 34 seconds
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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.
12/8/202230 minutes, 23 seconds
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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:   Guest's Substack: Sponsor: Omaha Steaks - Go to and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order!
12/7/202245 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.
12/3/202244 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order!
12/2/202235 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.
12/1/202229 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order!
11/30/202232 minutes, 11 seconds
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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:
11/25/202238 minutes, 46 seconds
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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 and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order!
11/24/202240 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 and use code WOODS at checkout for $30 off your order!
11/24/202228 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2240 Dissident Tech Entrepreneur Takes Aim at Big Tech Suppression

Tech entrepreneur Pete Zaborsky joins me to discuss his vision of a future in which all voices can be heard, and how to get there. Sponsor: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at
11/23/202227 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.
11/19/202245 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
11/18/202231 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
11/17/202244 minutes, 6 seconds
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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.
11/16/202239 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 Policy Genius -
11/11/202250 minutes, 45 seconds
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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.
11/10/202233 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 2233 The Fed Is Screwing Up Housing Again

The housing market is all out of whack again, and the culprit is a familiar one. Ryan McMaken joins us for the details.
11/9/202241 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.
11/8/202234 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 2231 Jeff Deist on How and How Not to Advocate a Private Law Society

Mises Institute president Jeff Deist discusses right and wrong ways to think about and transition to a stateless order. Article Discussed:
11/4/202233 minutes, 4 seconds
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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:
11/4/202241 minutes, 24 seconds
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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
11/3/202231 minutes, 21 seconds
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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
11/2/202226 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 with Clint Russell.
10/29/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
10/28/202245 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2225 Big Pharma Myths Debunked

We've been taught to have a superstitious reverence for the government-pharmaceutical establishment, but is it justified?
10/27/202234 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.
10/25/202233 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
10/22/202237 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2222 Historical Revisionism, and Why We Need It

Since we see current events distorted in the media every day, why wouldn't we think events from the past were equally distorted? Without historical revisionism, today's propaganda becomes tomorrow's history. Two other scholars (Ryan McMaken and Tom DiLorenzo) and I make the case for revisionism in today's episode.
10/21/202230 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2221 Status Quo Bias Is Our Worst Enemy

If things are ever going to improve, we need to overcome the very powerful status quo bias that exists among the American population. Most people assume that the way things are is the way they must be, and the best possible way they can be. So even if you live in neither Oregon nor Idaho, you will want to hear my guest, Matt McCaw, discuss the Greater Idaho movement. Here is a case in which one simple change would make virtually everybody involved better off, and the only thing standing in the way is status quo bias.
10/20/202226 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2220 How a Free Society Helps the Poorest

Paddy Weeks, chairman of , joins me to discuss transparent, effective ways to help the world's poorest without government involvement. And of course we tip our hat to the late Gret Glyer, who got the whole thing started and who left us too soon.
10/19/202227 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2219 The Absurd Alex Jones Trials

The great Robert Barnes joins me to run through all the irregularities in the Alex Jones trial, and what they mean for the rest of us. Sponsors: &
10/15/202234 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2218 The Forces of Tolerance Punish a Dissident

Jack Phillips made news ten years ago when he declined to bake a wedding cake celebrating a same-sex marriage and the couple involved attempted to use state violence to force him to bake it. Phillips is back in the news because the forces of love and tolerance and understanding need to destroy him.
10/14/202229 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2217 To a Great Man

At the Mises Institute's supporters summit I paid tribute to a great benefactor of our movement, who has (of course) been attacked by pygmies his whole life. 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
10/13/202228 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 2216 Egalitarianism Also Fails in the Workplace

Peter Klein, professor of entrepreneurship at Baylor University, explains why the current fad of flattening hierarchies in the workplace is unlikely to deliver good results.
10/12/202244 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2215 The New Transgender Orthodoxy

Gerard Casey, professor emeritus of philosophy at University College, Dublin, joins us to discuss the transgender movement, which has ossified into orthodoxy in record time. 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
10/8/202240 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2214 Who Will Succeed the Disastrous Pope Francis?

Longtime Vatican observer and book and magazine publisher Roger McCaffrey joins us to discuss what we can expect after the Francis pontificate comes to an end.
10/7/202236 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2213 Radical Leftist Prefers Romney to Rothbard

Melinda Cooper, who teaches "gender, sexuality, and culture" at Australian National University, tries to take on Murray Rothbard in an academic journal. As usual for a progressive, even though she finds him far more principled, antiwar, and pro-civil liberties than his neoconservative and establishment counterparts, she'll take Mitt Romney any day.
10/5/202234 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2212 Jeff Deist on the Political Corruption of Language

Language can evolve organically, or it can change from the top down to serve a political agenda. We've had plenty of the latter in our day. Jeff Deist joins us to discuss it and explain why it matters.
10/4/202234 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2211 Corey DeAngelis on the School Choice Movement

Covid changed a lot of minds on schooling, and suddenly the school choice movement has attracted a lot of attention, and is finding success. We discuss these, plus libertarian criticisms of school choice.
9/30/202253 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2210 Coping with the Rotten New Economy

How is someone supposed to navigate an economy like the one our ruling class has given us? Joel Bein of Career Hackers has some ideas.
9/29/202224 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2209 What's Causing All Those Excess Deaths?

Dr. Pierre Kory, president of Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, joins me to answer the question you'd think the whole world would be asking, but which nobody dares to.
9/27/202242 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 2208 The Godfather of Right-Wing Populism?

Dan McCarthy, editor of the venerable Modern Age, joins me for a discussion of Willmoore Kendall's 1963 classic, The Conservative Affirmation, which has just reappeared in print with an interesting and learned foreword by Dan himself.
9/24/202242 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2207 Paul Gottfried on the Right's Factions

The great Paul Gottfried walks us through the state of the American Right. 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
9/23/202237 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2206 How the West Brought War to Ukraine

Today we discuss Benjamin Abelow's new book, How the West Brought War to Ukraine: Understanding How U.S. and NATO Policies Led to Crisis, War, and the Risk of Nuclear Catastrophe.
9/22/202239 minutes
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Ep. 2205 Is There Legitimate Hope?

I discuss favorable trends -- if you can believe it -- along with the grim realities of the fight ahead of us. This episode is taken from my recent appearance on the Pete Quinones Show. Sponsors:  and
9/17/202251 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2204 Our Wild Economy, and Where It's Headed

Jon Wolfenbarger, founder and CEO of Bull and Bear Profits, sorts it out for us.
9/16/202229 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 2203 Business School Fights Woke Capitalism

Allen Mendenhall, associate dean of the business school at Troy University, joins me to discuss their new program aimed at wokeness in the business world.
9/15/202226 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 2202 Is NATO the Embodiment of the Nonaggression Principle?

Scott Horton joins us to discuss the true nature of NATO as well as the real prospect of permanently ending the horrors in Yemen. Link Discussed:
9/14/202251 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2201 The American Ruling Class, and Its Intensifying Evils

Commentator Auron MacIntyre joins me to discuss the rapidly increasing evil of the American ruling class.
9/13/202236 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2200 On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy

Comedian Lou Perez discusses his new book, .
9/10/202227 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2199 Does the GOP Establishment Want DeSantis?

Dan McCarthy joins us to warn that a Ron DeSantis presidential candidacy could wind up backfiring. Sponsor: The Expat Money Show with Mikkel Thorup is the #1 resource for anyone considering the expat lifestyle or offshore investments! Host, Mikkel Thorup, who has been an expat for over 20 years, having visited over 100 countries and resided in 9, gives invaluable insight on the expat lifestyle, including how to maximize international investments and how to move offshore for more freedom, privacy, and protection. Check it out at
9/9/202243 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2198 The Fact-Checker Scam

Jeremy R. Hammond joins us today to discuss the Big Tech situation and in particular the problem with "fact checkers," who are merely enforcers of the establishment's narrative. Sponsor: CrowdHealth -
9/8/202235 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2197 Tyranny Cloaked in Benevolence, with Viva Frei

The great lawyer and online personality Viva Frei joins us to discuss what's going wrong, what's going right, the true nature of the regimes that rule is, and whether we can have legitimate hope.
9/7/202240 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2196 How to Invest During Crazy Times

Larry Lepard became known among libertarians in 2008, when he spent $200,000 of his own money on full-page ads in major newspapers for Ron Paul. Today he joins us to discuss how to think about investing in an age of financial lunacy. Larry Lepard became known among libertarians in 2008, when he spent $200,000 of his own money on full-page ads in major newspapers for Ron Paul. Today he joins us to discuss how to think about investing in an age of financial lunacy.
9/3/202245 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2195 Progressives Try to Suppress Secession Discussion

Carla Gericke, former president of the Free State Project, joins us to discuss the recent discussion of secession in New Hampshire, and the response of critics who are appalled that anyone would dare discuss such a forbidden topic.
9/2/202235 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2194 Our Electric Car Future: Is It Inevitable?

Eric Peters joins us to discuss the fanatical movement toward electric cars, what the drawbacks are, and whether it can be stopped.
9/1/202229 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2193 Don't Weep for Labor: Its Share Is Not Declining

Almost everyone in academia, including even some libertarians, is convinced that labor has suffered a declining share of national income over time. Then predictably, come the various government interventions proposed to reverse this. But as Gene Epstein shows, they're misreading the data.
8/31/202246 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2192 Economics for the Non-Savage

So much damage is done because people have a frankly juvenile understanding of the economy: what it is and how it works. Per Bylund has provided us with the antidote.
8/30/202228 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2191 Biden's Student Loan Debacle

Gene Epstein joins us to discuss the economics of the partial cancellation of college loans.
8/27/202238 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2190 How to Reach the Normies, with Doc Dixon

Over the past few years I've been thrilled to see Doc Dixon's star begin to rise within the libertarian world. He's a solid libertarian in our tradition, and an extremely talented magician, who fooled Penn and Teller on their "Fool Us" television program. Today we talk a bit about magic and a bit about libertarianism, and how we might do a better job reaching the normies. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
8/26/202248 minutes
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Ep. 2189 Did the Declaration of Independence Apply to Slaves?

A revival of the Broadway musical 1776, featuring female, trans, and nonbinary cast members portraying the Founding Fathers, has reignited the usual attacks on the Founders, so I look at the matter more closely. Sponsor: Liquid IV - Take 15% off your entire order at
8/25/202220 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2188 Is National Divorce Anti-Liberty?

National divorce is urgently and obviously necessary, but among the blue-pilled in our movement it's a betrayal of libertarian principles that must be rejected. I take this on.
8/24/202229 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2187 The Ruling Elites Are Divided

Yes, we are ruled by bad guys, but as Rothbard explained, sometimes the bad guys have rivalries among themselves, and these rivalries can go a long way toward explaining current events. Tom Luongo joins us to explain.
8/20/202235 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2186 Vivek Ramaswamy on Getting Politics Out of Investing

Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of Strive Asset Management, is leading a heroic charge against the ESG-driven politicization of investing and capital allocation.
8/19/202224 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 2185 Jeff Deist on Trump, the FBI, and National Divorce

Jeff Deist joins me to discuss the FBI raid on Trump, the benefits of national divorce, and more. Sponsor: The Expat Money Summit, hosted by our friend Mikkel Thorup, is the expat event of the year. From the comfort of your own home, learn everything you need to know about the expat life: migration, residencies, citizenship, investment, the expat lifestyle and more! For a limited time you can still access a free ticket to the event at .
8/18/202234 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2184 The Politically Incorrect Guide to Economics

The great Tom DiLorenzo, who spent 41 years as an economics professor, joins me for a takedown of anti-market arguments and a defense of freedom.
8/17/202229 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2183 International Options for Freedom Lovers?

Mikkel Thorup, who runs the Expat Money Summit and has himself visited over 100 countries (and lived in nine), joins us to discuss international options for freedom lovers.
8/16/202231 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2182 Jeremy Kauffman on Being Blunt and Unafraid

Jeremy Kauffman, a creator of LBRY.com and a board member of the Free State Project, is running for U.S. Senate from New Hampshire, but not exactly following the "make commercials in the style of Mitt Romney" strategy.
8/13/202226 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2181 The Alex Jones Case, and Other Current Events

Matt Kibbe joins me to discuss the Alex Jones situation, the perennial "are they stupid or evil" debate," and other items in the news.
8/12/202226 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 2180 Mao's Mass Murder

You can still find people to this day who try to claim Mao Tse-Tung was an agrarian reformer and that the deaths were caused by bad weather, but in this episode my guest Jason Jewell gives us the truth, while also spending some time on communism in eastern Europe.
8/11/202226 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2179 The Crimes of Communism

Jason Jewell of Faulkner University joins us to discuss communism (theory and history) and the realities of life under Lenin and Stalin. Sponsor: Liquid IV - Take 15% off your entire order at
8/10/202229 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2178 How Not to Fight Our Wicked Elites

In this episode I discuss the damages of COVID fanaticism that can't be captured in statistics, and the insistence that only violent revolution can solve our problems.
8/9/202226 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2177 Poverty, Inequality, and Government Policy

The prolific Germinal G. Van joins us to discuss his latest book, a study of poverty, inequality, and economic policy. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
8/6/202251 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 2176 Food Supply Problems Coming? What to Do

The founder of the Beef Initiative joins me to discuss what ranchers and consumers alike can do to ensure the uninterrupted consumption of nourishing food.
8/5/202237 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2175 Taxes and How to Minimize Them

Matthew Sercely is a tax advisor who shares your values, so he's part of an exclusive elite. Today we discuss all manner of tax questions. Matthew began his business in 2020, under the pressure of the lockdowns. Another interesting note: it was one of the legendary accountability groups in my School of Life program -- -- that pushed him to get himself on the show, and it worked!
8/4/202229 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2174 How Should Man Live?

People have been debating that question for thousands of years. In this episode we explore Hellenistic philosophy, and what it means for man to live according to his nature -- a subject that forms the foundation, whether we realize it or not, of so many modern debates. You will impress your friends if you know this stuff.
8/3/202230 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2173 Equality -- Good vs. Evil Definitions

The word "equality" sure sounds nice, but it's been used on behalf of plenty of evil causes. Is there any sense in which it is unambiguously good? Tom Mullen joins me to discuss the issue, with emphasis on Thomas Jefferson's views.
8/2/202227 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2172 The True Story of Children's Wartime Experiences

The great jack-of-all-trades Dominic Frisby joins me to compare lunacies between the UK and the US these days, and then discusses his latest project: a dramatic production based on the actual stories of children separated from their parents during the horrors of World War II.
7/30/202236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2171 What We Can Learn from Progressives, and Other Issues with Richard Hanania

Richard Hanania joins us for a potpourri episode: Ukraine/Russia, wokeism, what non-progressives can learn from progressives, and more.
7/29/202226 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2170 January 6, Dobbs, Trump, and November

Dan McCarthy, editor of Modern Age, joins me to discuss the political implications of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe and of the January 6 hearings, what it means for November elections and a possible Trump run.
7/28/202239 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2169 The Great Reset and Woke Capitalism, with Michael Rectenwald

The great ex-Marxist Michael Rectenwald joins us to discuss what our elites are up to, and what steps we can take to insulate ourselves against their schemes. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
7/27/202239 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 2168 Time to Unplug from the Machine

David Moore, who recently sold his healthcare business and has been leading entrepreneur groups and masterminds to help people escape the machine, joins me to discuss an approach that's been helping a lot of people break free from the petty tyrants and obtuse ideologues who employ them.
7/26/202240 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2167 A Career that Gets You Out of the Machine

Henry Bingaman is a master with words: his words have sold $300 million in goods and services for his clients (of whom I am one). He's also a libertarian and a Supporting Listener of the Tom Woods Show, and he made a stunning presentation to my in-person event for my School of Life program. Today we talk about an excellent profession for libertarians, and about Henry's own shift away from his previous work and into specifically helping libertarians, at a time when the rest of the world seems to be against us. Sponsor: Liquid IV - Take 15% off your entire order at
7/23/202239 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2166 What You Can't Say

Michael Malice says the Paul Graham essay "What You Can't Say" is one of the most important things he's read, so I'm discussing it in today's episode.
7/22/202228 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 2165 How Insane Does Academia Have to Get Before We Say No

It used to be that you could just grin and bear it through the college-industrial complex. But academia has become so farcical and absurd that it probably needs to be avoided in as many cases as possible. The COVID hysteria and the mandates were the icing on the cake. Cameron Sorsby describes a plausible alternative to this soul-crushing machine.
7/21/202230 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2164 The Media Left Out Some Teensy-Weensy Details This Week

In my review of the news today I notice some odd details left out of major headlines: like the latest BLM celebrity who (the headline doesn't mention) was shooting at a mother and her children, or a weird poll about confidence in Kamala Harris that leaves out the opinion of a rather important country. Fun!
7/20/202228 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 2163 The Problem of (and Solution to) Woke HR Departments

Kevin Dolan of Exit joins us to discuss the bizarre workplace situation most people face, and why it is that there appear to be no non-woke corporations. We also discuss how to cope in this world.
7/19/202241 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2162 Emergency Health Care, Ruined by Socialism

Nick Paproski, Chief Operating Officer for a large EMS staffing company and a licensed paramedic, joins me to discuss how crazed regulation has ruined ambulance services, too.
7/16/202240 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2161 Communism: The Bad and the Ugly, in Both History and Theory

The title says it all.
7/15/202245 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2160 Propaganda: The Classic Example from History

CJ Killmer of the Dangerous History Podcast joins me to discuss British and American propaganda during world War I.
7/14/202243 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2159 Uprising Against the Anti-Human World Economic Forum

Dutch farmers have been vigorously protesting restrictions that would devastate both them and the food supply, and the Western media either ignores or misrepresents them. Keean Bexte has been reporting from the ground there and he joins us for a thorough briefing.
7/13/202231 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 2158 If This Doesn't Convince You (of Libertarianism), Nothing Will

Keith Knight of the Libertarian Institute and I discuss the contributions of some of the most persuasive and original thinkers in our tradition. Book Discussed: The Voluntaryist Handbook or
7/9/202236 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2157 Time to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

Scott Horton talks arms reduction, Hiroshima, whether reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons is naive/unrealistic, and more. Book Discussed:
7/8/202237 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2156 How the Fed Ruins Ordinary People

You may have heard about the Austrian School's free-market explanation of why the economy moves in a boom-bust cycle, but in this episode I walk you through it step by step. Conclusion: End the Fed!
7/7/202227 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2155 You Won't Learn US History in School (Duh)

We have long deplored how American history is taught in classrooms, at all levels. But most people have done more griping than doing. Connor Boyack just did something we've obviously needed for the past 50 years, but which nobody -- not even extremely well funded libertarian or conservative think tanks -- had bothered to do. It's great news.
7/6/202231 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2154 Roe Overturned: Historians Discuss the Decision

James Madison biographer Kevin Gutzman joins me, along with historian Brion McClanahan, to discuss the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade.
7/2/202246 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2153 Dumb Excuses for the Fed

Hard money is stupid and backward, they say, and the Federal Reserve is necessary to protect us against the wild excesses of a free economy. Oh, and falling prices would be terrible! We're going to smash this today. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
7/1/202224 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2152 Tom Woods Show Guest and Philanthropist Shot Dead

Listeners of the Tom Woods Show will recognize the name Gret Glyer, the young man who spent three years living in Malawi, the world's poorest country at the time, in order to help the most vulnerable and who, at age 26, launched the outstanding DonorSee app, which allows givers to see video footage of the actual effects of their donations. Gret was shot to death in his Fairfax, Virginia, home on June 24, 2022. This episode is in remembrance of him. Support Gret's Family Via Via   Article Mentioned: "," by Gret Glyer
6/29/202222 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2151 Scott Horton Wins Another Debate, and Discusses Worst Thing in the World

The great foreign-policy hero Scott Horton returns first to discuss his recent debate at Porcfest with Cathy Young, and secondly to talk about the ongoing atrocity in Yemen and how we might actually be able to stop it.
6/28/202241 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 2150 The Unknown Villainy of the Fed

With the Federal Reserve once again under scrutiny, it's time to stick the knife in.
6/25/202236 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2149 Covid Panickers Make Bogus Claims About Risk to Children

Both the White House and the CDC have made claims in recent days and weeks that Covid is one of the top killers of children, or that for children it's significantly worse than the flu. There is nothing to these claims, and our guest Kelley Krohnert, who discovered the flaw behind the numbers, walks us through the real story.
6/24/202232 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2148 A (Literal) Student of Rothbard and Hoppe Just Launched Something Massive

The Mises Institute's Joe Becker, who studied economics at UNLV under Murray Rothbard and Hans Hoppe and worked in numerous capacities for Ron Paul, discusses a major new project from the Mises Institute that people have been wanting for a long time.
6/22/202231 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 2147 What Is Happening With Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has been taking a beating lately. Its critics have been having a field day. What's really going on? Stephan Livera and Guy Swann join us to discuss.
6/17/202240 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2146 The Regime's Obsession with January 6

The great documentary filmmaker Jason Rink joins me to discuss the January 6 hearings and the real story of that day.
6/17/202240 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 2145 Does Intellectual Property Exist?

Is it possible that we've been snookered into believing in a nonsensical concept? Is it possible to "own" an idea? Stephan Kinsella walks us through copyright, patent, trademarks, and trade secrets from a libertarian perspective, and also considers the utilitarian arguments for intellectual property. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code WOODS.
6/15/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2144 The Romantic Movement: Lessons for Libertarians? (Woods Singing Episode)

I talk about the ideas behind the nineteenth-century Romantic movement, as well as particular examples in music, architecture, and literature (.e.g., Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, the Gothic revival, and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, for starters), and then draw a sad conclusion about what it all means for libertarians who argue the way I often do.
6/11/202239 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 2143 Open Source: Voluntaryism in Action (Non-Depressing Episode)

What does it mean when coders tell you something is "open source"? My guess is that most people have no idea. But we should, because we could use a little positive news right about now, and the open source phenomenon is a powerful illustration of our ideas in action. Sponsors: Omaha Steaks: Type WOODS in the search bar at and order the Dads Want Steaks package.
6/10/202235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2142 The Money Masters Are Screwing You

Tho Bishop discusses how he introduces the awful truth about money and the Federal Reserve to potentially sympathetic audiences that have never heard about it before.
6/9/202233 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2141 News Flash: Libertarians Find Some Backbone

A week after the Mises Caucus came to dominate the Libertarian Party, the messaging is already moving in the right direction. Sponsor: Get your father what he actually wants this Father's Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has a delicious $99 Dads Want Steaks package that includes 16 entrees he'll love, including bacon-wrapped filet mignons, gourmet jumbo franks, and their air-chilled boneless chicken breasts. Plus caramel apple tartlets for dessert. Plus, as a Tom Woods Show listener, you'll get eight juicy and delicious Omaha Steaks burgers for free. Just type WOODS in the search bar at and order the Dads Want Steaks package.
6/8/202228 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2140 The State (and Culture) Against Blacks

Germinal G. Van returns to discuss the welfare state, cultural attitudes, and other factors undermining the living standards of American blacks.
6/7/202233 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2139 Aristotle on How to Live a Good Life

Is there such a thing as a good life? If so, what does it consist of? Aristotle wrote about this all the way back in the fourth century B.C., and I'm giving you an overview of his conclusions in this episode for all you wonderful nerds out there. Sponsor: Gold River Trading Co. - Take 10% off your order with code WOODS at
6/4/202232 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2138 Black Culture and Generational Poverty

Germinal G. Van immigrated to the United States from the Ivory Coast in 2010, and at age 32 he is the author of an astonishing 23 books. From this unique vantage point he explores in his new book the various problems facing the black community, the sources of those problems, and what might be done about them.
6/4/202229 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2137 Libertarians Take Control of Libertarian Party

Michael Heise of the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus joins me today to discuss the clean sweep his libertarian caucus made at the recent Libertarian National Convention. Sponsor: Get your father what he actually wants this Father's Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has a delicious $99 Dads Want Steaks package that includes 16 entrees he'll love, including bacon-wrapped filet mignons, gourmet jumbo franks, and their air-chilled boneless chicken breasts. Plus caramel apple tartlets for dessert. Plus, as a Tom Woods Show listener, you'll get eight juicy and delicious Omaha Steaks burgers for free. Just type WOODS in the search bar at and order the Dads Want Steaks package.
6/3/202247 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2136 Can Capitalism Work in an Age of Digital Privacy?

Bestselling author Ryan Levesque returns to discuss the challenges posed by Web 3.0, a world in which privacy-oriented consumers are less likely to make their private information available to advertisers and businesses. Yes, everyone, capitalism can work in an age of digital privacy! Guest's Web 3.0 Workshop:
6/2/202235 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2135 How to Introduce Our Ideas to a New Audience

This is one of my favorite interviews of all time: I had a chance to appear on the Viva & Barnes podcast, hosted by attorneys Viva Frei and Robert Barnes, and I introduced their audience to the Mises Institute's brand of plumb-line libertarianism. The response was fantastic. Sponsor: Get your father what he actually wants this Father's Day: steaks. Omaha Steaks has a delicious $99 Dads Want Steaks package that includes 16 entrees he'll love, including bacon-wrapped filet mignons, gourmet jumbo franks, and their air-chilled boneless chicken breasts. Plus caramel apple tartlets for dessert. Plus, as a Tom Woods Show listener, you'll get eight juicy and delicious Omaha Steaks burgers for free. Just type WOODS in the search bar at and order the Dads Want Steaks package.
6/1/20221 hour, 59 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2134 Dr. Peter McCullough on Covid Treatments and Vaccines

Dr. Peter McCullough and his co-author John Leake join me to discuss their new book, .
5/28/202244 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 2133 What I Did After Fleeing Facebook

Mark Weinstein is the founder of MeWe, a Facebook alternative that allows adults to have conversations. I've hosted my Tom Woods Show Elite there for years and we haven't run into a single problem. Mark and I talk social media, suppression of dissident views, and the promise and challenges of new platforms. Sponsor: Gold River Trading Co. - Take 10% off your order with code WOODS at
5/27/202233 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 2132 The Stupidity of War: American Foreign Policy and the Case for Complacency

John Mueller of The Ohio State University joins us to discuss why our default posture shouldn't be Munich 1938, in a discussion of his book, .
5/26/202237 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 2131 We Need More Fossil Fuels

The heroic Alex Epstein joins us to discuss why human flourishing requires more fossil fuels, not less. Book Discussed: Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
5/25/202241 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2130 Dissident Voices and Free Speech

Allan Stevo, author of Face Masks in One Lesson and Face Masks Hurt Kids, reports on his recent speaking event alongside Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Naomi Wolf against the suppression of dissident voices.
5/24/202235 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2129 The WHO's Pandemic Treaty

There's a lot of concern about a forthcoming "pandemic treaty" from the World Health Organization. In this episode I discuss what it would likely include, as well as whether an international agreement overrides the Constitution.
5/21/202222 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2128 Does China Really Have a "Social Credit System"?

It's a commonplace that in China people have a "social credit score" that is affected by their political views and activities, and which restricts them from exercising basic rights. Is this true?
5/20/202235 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2127 He Voted No on Iraq, Even in a Pro-Military District

Former US congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., a Tom Woods Show listener who also happens to be one of the half-dozen House Republicans who voted against war in Iraq, joins us for some recollections from his storied career. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code WOODS.
5/19/202233 minutes
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Ep. 2126 The Prospects for Dissidents in the 2020s

Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss the prospects for conservatives (and to some extent libertarians) in a society in which the left holds the major power centers but a widespread spirit of resistance still exists.
5/18/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2125 Monetize Your Haters

One of my prized possessions is my Eric July "Monetize Your Haters" T-shirt. If there's one thing better than ignoring or defeating your enemies, it's becoming more prosperous because of their attacks. Jordan Peterson once said, "I have figured out how to monetize the Social Justice Warriors." Eric is a champ at this, and we share our strategies in this fun episode.
5/13/202225 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 2124 How to Answer Progressives (and Conservatives): Eric July's Advice

Across social media, as well as in his gig with Glenn Beck's The Blaze, Eric July interacts with people from all ideological standpoints, and defends libertarianism before all comers. But what works best in each case? Eric shares his stories.
5/13/202226 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2123 Is There a "Black Community"? A Discussion with Eric July

We all use the term, but is there really a "black community" (or, for that matter, an LGBT community, or anything similar)? Apart from basic demands for respect and a fair chance, do all black people think alike, which is what the idea of a "black community" strongly implies? Eric July week continues with a discussion of these and related issues.
5/12/202228 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 2122 You Don't Win the Culture by Complaining: Eric July's New Company

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5/11/202229 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2121 From Left-Liberal to Libertarian: The Eric July Story

We kick off Eric July week with a bit of autobiography: how Eric went from being a self-described "knucklehead" as a young man to being one of the most prolific and effective libertarian communicators today. Not to mention a successful musician, entrepreneur, and more.
5/10/202228 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2120 Jeff Deist on Roe and our Glorified Superlegislature

president Jeff Deist joins us to discuss the Roe controversy, issues you won't read in the New York Times, and the most realistic way to handle disputed questions in a society with radically different worldviews.
5/6/202238 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2119 Michael Malice on Roe vs. Wade and National Divorce

Michael Malice joins us to talk about the surprising news regarding Roe v. Wade and what it means both for the 2022 midterms and for the prospects of national divorce.
5/6/202229 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2118 Robert Barnes on War, Corrupt Law Schools, and 2024

Attorney Robert Barnes, who has represented numerous high-profile clients, joins me for a candid look at lawyers and law schools, the regime's foreign policy, and the most likely national outcome in 2024. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code: WOODS.
5/5/202247 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2117 College Students Stand Up to CNN Disinfo Agents

Christopher Phillips and Mitchell Robson of The Chicago Thinker, a student publication at the University of Chicago, join me to discuss the legacy media and how their writers made fools out of the hapless panelists at a recent "disinformation" symposium.
5/3/202242 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 2116 Jeff Deist and Tom on Independent Media

Jeff Deist and Tom discuss the desperation of legacy media in the face of independent personalities who have built massive followings.
4/28/202232 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep 2115 What If the Dollar Loses Its Reserve Status?

The great Gene Epstein discusses how likely it is that the dollar ceases to be the world's reserve currency, and what the consequences for the average American would be if that happened.
4/28/202245 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 2114 I Sued My University, and They Caved

Law professor Todd Zywicki joins us to discuss (1) his lawsuit against his university's vaccine mandate, (2) the COVID regime in general, (3) the issue of cancel culture and banking. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at
4/27/202244 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 2113 Who Owns You? And Other Libertarian Fundamentals

It's back to basics in this episode, but with the charming Woodsian twist you've come to love.
4/26/202231 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 2112 The Myth of Cuban Health Care

John Osterhoudt and Daniel Raisbeck of Reason TV join me to discuss myth and reality when it comes to the allegedly miraculous health care system created by Fidel Castro and the communists.
4/23/202227 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2111 Replacing the Medical Establishment?

Julie Wentz created Arizona Stands Up to get the Covid state of emergency overturned in her state. But over the course of her activism she realized that there must have been something fundamentally wrong with the American medical establishment for it to have endorsed all the craziness. So she urges us to work toward a parallel, less psychotic system. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
4/22/202231 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2110 How to Build a Parallel Economy: A Case Study

Andrew Torba, founder and CEO of Gab, had to build everything from scratch -- his own servers, his own email autoresponder service, his own payment processor, and more -- after his free-speech platform was shunned and penalized by Big Tech. Here is a living example of how to build the parallel economy and society that so many are speaking about these days.
4/21/202233 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 2109 Do Progressives Have an Endgame?

Anthony Esolen has written an excellent essay arguing that they do not, that stasis and repose are themselves the enemy.
4/20/202225 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2108 Final State COVID Report Card

A new paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research tallies up the results across states of the various interventions that were imposed in the name of fighting the virus. How did it all come out?
4/19/202223 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 2107 COVID and Long-Term Care Facilities: An Inside Look

Hal Cranmer operates a string of long-term care facilities in Arizona. While other places were locked down, Cramner's facilities were normal. He shares the details in this episode.
4/15/202234 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 2106 Almost-CEO of Levi's Resigns Over Pushback Against Her COVID Position

Jennifer Sey, brand president for Levi's, resigned from the company in February 2022 after 23 years because of constraints on her freedom to speak her mind about COVID. Her husband, Daniel Kotzin, who also joins us in this episode, is suing the federal government for pressuring tech companies to censor dissident voices.
4/14/202244 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2105 Equality and Inequality

In this episode I talk about the cases two prominent philosophers -- Thomas Nagel and Ronald Dworkin -- make for "equality," and discuss some of the difficulties they encounter. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code: WOODS.
4/13/202229 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2104 Regime Journalists Didn't Expect This

Students at the University of Chicago left regime journalists sputtering at a recent roundtable about "disinformation." Plus, Michael Malice and I discuss the truth about journalism.
4/12/202228 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 2103 Time for New Elites

The existing elites have wrecked everything there is to wreck -- " education, medicine, diplomacy (peace), money, banking, big business, literature, art, and entertainment, just for starters," says Jeff Deist. Time for new ones.
4/8/202229 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 2102 Is This the Government We Deserve? with Paul Gottfried

The great Paul Gottfried, who holds a Ph.D. in history from Yale and is editor of Chronicles magazine, joins me for a wide-ranging discussion that begins by contemplating whether we should go so easy on the voters, or whether they're in fact getting precisely what they voted for. Then we talk neocons and democracy and other fun things. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
4/7/202240 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2101 College: The Worst COVID Holdout

Today we're joined by Joni McGary, who is leading a nationwide effort to repeal COVID vaccine and booster mandates at American colleges. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
4/7/202226 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2100 Free the Children

Attorney and author Jim Ostrowski joins us to discuss his new book Free the Children: How Red State Americans Can Liberate Their Children From Government Schools.
4/6/202229 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2099 How to Change the World, For Real

In the immortal words of Ten Years After: "I'd love to change the world / But I don't know what to do." John Bush joins me to discuss his exit-and-build strategy of exiting corrupt institutions and building new ones.
4/5/202237 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2098 Dissident Comedian Censored Amid Russia Hysteria

Lee Camp hosted Redacted Tonight for eight years -- until February 2022, when the show and his network were forced to close. His podcast has been removed from Spotify. He joins me to discuss censorship, the mainstream narrative, and the somewhat unimpressive American establishment.
4/2/202243 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2097 The Power of Capitalism: A Tour of Recent History

Rainer Zitelmann joins us for a discussion of the improvement in living standards brought about by the market economy, the intellectuals' disdain for capitalism, and real-life examples from around the world. Sponsor: Axe Head Watchmakers was created after the owner, a Tom Woods Show listener, lost his job during the lockdowns. They make beautiful and unique wooden watches that make a perfect gift -- including for yourself. I love mine. Take 25% off a watch when you use code WOODS at
4/2/202242 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 2096 Why States Go to War with Each Other

Andrew Heaton, comedian and host of The Political Orphanage, holds a master's degree in international relations. He joins us to walk us through international relations theory to see what it can tell us about the behavior of states.
3/31/202246 minutes
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Ep. 2095 The Problems with Business School

Connor Mortell, a student at the business school at Florida State University, joins us to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in business school programs. Even in business schools, fallacies abound. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code: WOODS.
3/30/202229 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2094 Holding the COVID Crazies Accountable?

Dr. Paul Broun is a former U.S. congressman from Georgia and Ron Paul ally who seeks to return to the U.S. Congress, in part to bring accountability to the so-called public health establishment.
3/29/202232 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2093 The State Whose Activists We Should Learn From

Free State Project president emerita Carla Gericke joins us to discuss favorable social and political developments in New Hampshire that folks in other states may want to emulate.
3/26/202237 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2092 Inflation: What Caused It and Where It's Going

Gene Epstein joins us to discuss the roots of the current price inflation, and long he expects it to last. Sponsor: My friend Buck Johnson interviews fascinating people who go against the grain of established opinion. Check out
3/25/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 2091 The Most Canceled Filmmaker in America

Jason Rink returns to the show to discuss his experiences covering controversial topics, and his expectations for what the future of free speech may hold.
3/24/202230 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2090 January 6 and "Stop the Steal": A Filmmaker Tells the Story

Jason Rink, longtime libertarian activist, is an independent filmmaker who has spent the past year and a half focused on forbidden topics.
3/23/202244 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 2089 What Did the Trucker Convoy Accomplish?

A participant looks back on the recent events in Canada and assesses the pluses and the minuses.
3/22/202234 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2088 The Continued Rise of the Antiwar Right

The dissident wing of the American Right continues to show promise from a libertarian point of view, especially but not limited to foreign policy. Nothing is less fashionable than to support Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, but her recent statement about the situation and Ukraine is better than almost anything I've heard from that branch of libertarianism that's desperate to be reasonable, and nice, and palatable to the establishment, and be as compliant as possible with whatever the current obsession is, under the weird delusion that this will make them acceptable.
3/19/202229 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2087 Where is the Russia/Ukraine Situation Headed?

Scott Horton joins me for a sober look at the present situation, answers common critics ("duh, you're repeating Putin talking points!"), and gives us a solid backgrounder.
3/18/202241 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 2086 Austrian Economics, Ask Me Anything

The brilliant Jeff Herbener, economics department chairman at Grove City College, joins us to answer my followers' questions on economics: everything from the current state of the world to the Fed to boom-bust cycles and more.
3/17/202257 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2085 How Not to Lose Your Shirt During the Apocalypse

With the world a mess, what are you supposed to do with your money? Austrian-inspired investor Jon Wolfenbarger shares his insights. Sponsor: Axe Head Watchmakers was created after the owner, a Tom Woods Show listener, lost his job during the lockdowns. They make beautiful and unique wooden watches that make a perfect gift -- including for yourself. I love mine. Take 25% off a watch when you use code WOODS at .
3/16/202242 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 2084 Was Hitler a Socialist?

Rainer Zitelmann, author of the new book Hitler's National Socialism, discusses Hitler's views of society, economics, and politics.
3/15/202232 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2083 We're Just Downgrading "Russian Disinformation," Citizen

Search engine Duck Duck Go just announced that it would be downgrading results it considered "Russian propaganda." Blue-pilled libertarians will consider this a "market response" to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We red-pilled libertarians are a teensy bit less naive than that. Plus a lot more in this episode. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code: WOODS.
3/11/202225 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep 2082 America's Twisted Corporate Culture

And how to escape it, with Exit Group founder Kevin Dolan.
3/11/202231 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2081 Dave Smith on the State of the Movement and the World

The great Dave Smith and I discuss the state of the liberty movement and the world. (Can't put this episode on YouTube, because we note that natural immunity is superior to vaccine-induced immunity, and you're not allowed to state that truth there.)
3/9/202246 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2080 DeSantis Defies the Herd

Yesterday I had a chance to attend a COVID-related roundtable hosted by Florida governor Ron DeSantis and plenty of voices of reason were to be heard.
3/9/202223 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2079 Libertarians and Unpopular Truths

If we're going to be faithful to the tradition of thought we have inherited, we must sometimes defend unpopular truths. If instead we'd rather jump on whatever the latest left-wing bandwagon is, then there's no point to our existence.
3/8/202242 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 2078 Russia and Ukraine: The Essential Backgrounder

This is the backgrounder you need on the history leading up to the present moment. The great Scott Horton includes copious quotations from members of the foreign-policy establishment predicting exactly what is happening now, so if anyone is inclined to pretend that libertarians are "blaming America," they're going to have to argue like adults, if they can, after hearing this. Sponsor: IPVanish - Take 70% off at when you use promo code WOODS at checkout.
3/5/20221 hour, 54 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 2077 The Economics of Thomas Jefferson

Germinal G. Van joins me to discuss his 22nd book, in which he evaluates the good and the bad in Jeffersonian economic policy.
3/4/202234 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2076 Have We Been Doing This All Wrong?

Podcaster Pete Quiñones joins me to discuss how the past few years have changed his thinking and strategy for what we should be doing and who our natural audience is when it comes to spreading the ideas of private property, peace, and a decent civilization.
3/3/202248 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 2075 The Future of Money and Privacy

After the Canadian government's crackdown on the truckers, people are looking for answers and alternatives when it comes to money, and we're all interested in fortifying our privacy. Naomi Brockwell, an expert in both of these areas, joins us to discuss.
3/2/202231 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2074 Russia, Ukraine, and NATO

Russian expert Gilbert Doctorow joins us for a rational discussion of the conflict between Russia and ukraine, and to caution against the wild demands of armchair warriors on the Internet who seem oblivious to the dangers involved in escalation.
3/1/202249 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2073 Feds Move Against State on Guns; State Holds Ground

A bill that became law in Missouri in June 2021 prevents state and local law enforcement from cooperating in the execution of federal gun regulations in the state. The Justice Department considers this a violation of the Supremacy Clause (of course). Missouri is standing its ground. Dave Roland, the chief drafter of the law, joins us for this episode.
2/26/202230 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2072 Race Marxism: The Truth About Critical Race Theory and Praxis

James Lindsay returns to discuss his new book on the origins and consequences of Critical Race Theory. Can it really derive from Marxism if it lacks the traditional economic analysis? We have plenty to discuss in this episode. Sponsor: - Take 70% off at IPVanish, which helps you secure your private information like your location data, personal identity, and browsing history when you use the Internet on any computer or mobile device. Visit and use promo code WOODS at checkout.
2/26/202233 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 2071 Fiat Money: Its Damage Goes Beyond Economics

Saifedean Ammous, who's written a brutal smash of the fiat money system, traces other problems to the perverse incentives introduced by the government's money. In this episode we discuss two primary ones: the substitution of industrial sludge for real food, and the introduction of inefficient and inadequate energy sources in place of ones that work.
2/25/202255 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 2070 Fiat Money and Debt Slavery, with Saifedean Ammous

Saifedean Ammous, one of the great Austrian economists working today, has written a scathing indictment of the fiat money system, leaving no stone unturned in seeking out all the damage it does to individuals and society.
2/24/202239 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 2069 What Now, Canada?

Rebel News's Dakota Christensen returns to discuss the Canadian government's response to the trucker protest, and what the future may hold now.
2/23/202236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2068 Bad Arguments Against Capitalism

If our economy "cares only about profit," the results will be X, Y, and Z. We've heard this over and over again. I take on this and a bunch of related complaints today.
2/22/202233 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 2067 The System Is Disintegrating, and That's Good News

Angela McArdle joins me to discuss the state of American politics, the inevitable decentralization of everything, and how we should navigate this opportunity.
2/19/202225 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2066 Conservatives and LIbertarians: Allies, or Not?

In this episode I share with you the audio of a panel on which I appeared alongside Modern Age editor Dan McCarthy, at an Intercollegiate Studies Institute conference earlier this month. Although a conservative, Dan has much sympathy for the sane strain of libertarianism (represented, I'd like to think, by your host here) and thought it would be a good idea for a room full of conservative students to hear me. They'd never heard a libertarian who wasn't a leftist or a coward, he said.
2/18/202254 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2065 How to Fight Back in a Blue City: Los Angeles Edition

Angela McArdle, who is running for chair of the LIbertarian National Committee and currently chairs the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County, joins us to discuss her ballot initiative to repeal the vaccine passport system there. Biggest surprise: how many progressives have thanked her for doing it, and how appalled they are that their allies support it.
2/17/202229 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 2064 Big Tech, Foreign Policy, Libertarian Infighting: A Potpourri Episode

After speaking at an Intercollegiate Studies Institute event earlier this month (February 2022) I was interviewed that afternoon for their podcast, Conservative Conversations. We discuss a bit of the history of our movements as well as foreign policy, Big Tech, libertarian infighting, and other juicy topics. Sponsors: - Take 70% off at IPVanish, which helps you secure your private information like your location data, personal identity, and browsing history when you use the Internet on any computer or mobile device. Visit and use promo code WOODS at checkout.
2/15/202249 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 2063 Bitcoin Fixes This

With price inflation spiking, Dan Held is here to talk Bitcoin with us. Dan is the Director of Growth Marketing at Kraken. His former company Interchange, a portfolio reconciliation tool for crypto institutional traders, was acquired by Kraken in 2019. Prior to that, Dan was at Uber on Rider Growth/Global Data. Before Uber, Dan built some of the most popular early crypto products including ChangeTip (acquired by AirBnB), and ZeroBlock (acquired by Blockchain.com in the second ever all-Bitcoin acquisition). He was part of the original 2013 crypto meetup group in San Francisco that included the founders of Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, and others.
2/12/202234 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 2062 James Delingpole on the Lizard People and a World Gone Mad

The great and controversial James Delingpole reports from the UK on what our overlords have been up to, what else they have in store, and topics only James Delingpole could dream up.
2/12/202259 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 2061 The Canadian Trucker Convoy: Your Questions Answered

Dakota Christensen of Rebel News joins us today to talk about the thrilling situation in Canada, and share with us his on-the-ground insights.
2/11/202234 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 2060 The Harvard Political Review Interviews Your Favorite Libertarian

That's a surprise, isn't it? Enjoy. Sponsor: CrowdHealth: - Enter promo code: WOODS
2/9/202222 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 2059 I Brought Libertarianism to Some Young Conservatives

I recently spoke to a group of young conservatives at an Intercollegiate Studies Institute conference whose impression of libertarianism had largely been formed by our worst representatives. I reassured them that we're not all cowards and leftists, and a very productive discussion ensued.
2/8/202225 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2058 The Hidden History of Resistance to the Feds

In this episode I walk you through and comment on a bunch of primary source documents no teacher refers to and no anthology contains. But they exist, and they tell a story about the states and the federal government that the establishment would prefer you not hear.
2/5/202233 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 2057 The Rise, Fall, and Rise of the Libertarian Movement?

Samuel Goldman wrote an interesting article days ago for The Week in which he made the case for precisely this. It's actually a respectful article about us, which is rare, but where would be the fun without a critique by Woods?
2/4/202227 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 2056 Adam Curry on Making Dissident Voices Bulletproof

Adam Curry, former MTV VJ and now co-host of the No Agenda Show, joins us to talk about his work to keep podcasting, which has thus far had to deal with less content suppression than other forms of media, free from outside interference, so programs like this one can continue to bring you the truth.
2/3/202241 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 2055 No More War, (Some) Republicans Say

Eric Brakey and I have a wide-ranging discussion about the evolution of the GOP, what Trump should have done differently, the importance of Rand Paul during the virus fiasco, the slowness of the GOP base to appreciate how much they're hated, and a lot more. Thanks to Eric and his Free America Now podcast.
2/2/202244 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2054 Let Doctors Speak Freely

The fanatics who have been trying to silence dissident voices have made it so doctors risk losing their licenses if they come down publicly on the unpopular side of a controversial medical topic. My guest today, Dr. Jon Ward, is trying to change that.
2/1/202233 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2053 The Drug War Ruins Lives, Part 2,644

Libertarian city council member Cara Schulz left her audience spellbound at a recent meeting during a discussion of chronic pain sufferers. Doctors are having their hands tied and people with unbearable pain can't get the care they need because the authorities pretend they're looking out for drug addicts or would-be drug addicts. None of the arguments for the current system stand up to scrutiny, and Schulz made mincemeat of them in a detailed and devastating presentation.
1/30/202234 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 2052 What the States Can Do About the Debased Dollar

It may be true that our money is screwed up at the federal level, but there are actions we can take at the state level to counteract the lunacy. JP Cortez of the Sound Money Defense League joins us to discuss what can be done more locally to protect ourselves against the ongoing debasement of the dollar.
1/28/202230 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 2051 The Definitive Masks-Don't-Work Episode

Ian Miller, who has spent the past two years generating over 2000 charts showing the failure of all kinds of alleged "mitigation measures," has honed in on the mask issue in his new book, . Sponsors: &
1/27/202242 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 2050 Cannabis in an Age of Prohibition

Jared Wall operates and got a taste of what it's like to be an entrepreneur in a legally murky area. He shares his story with us today.
1/26/202236 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 2049 Saifedean Ammous and Tom on COVID Rationality, and Being Independent Academics

Saifedean Ammous is a top Austrian economist and an important authority on Bitcoin, and it was my pleasure to make an appearance not long ago on The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean's podcast. We discuss our experiences studying at Columbia University, and the different paths we took in discovering Austrian Economics. We discuss how we became independent academics, operating outside of traditional institutions and how this gave us more freedom of speech and the ability to to reach a larger audience. We also talk about our work promoting rational thinking on masks and coronavirus lockdowns, the influence of "fiat" academics like Dr Fauci, and the various restrictions on speech that we all have to face.
1/23/20221 hour, 39 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 2048 The Supreme Court, and the Prospects for National Divorce

Judge Andrew Napolitano recently featured Jeff Deist of the Mises Institute and me on his podcast Judging Freedom. We discuss the Supreme Court decisions regarding vaccine mandates, and where American society is likely to go from here.
1/22/202229 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2047 Scott Atlas on Public Health's Credibility Collapse

Scott Atlas, special adviser to the president on the coronavirus and a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, discusses his work at the White House, the truth about Fauci and Birx, and the collapse of the public health establishment's credibility.
1/21/202228 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 2046 Undoing Gun Owner Stereotypes

Jake Wiskerchen and Mike Sodini of Walk the Talk America are helping within the mental-health community to reduce stigmas and negative stereotypes about gun owners while reducing, among gun owners themselves, the stigma surrounding mental health counseling, in order to reduce suicides by firearm.
1/19/202230 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2045 Lew Rockwell on the Dystopia

Lew Rockwell, publisher of and founder and chairman of the Mises Institute, joins me for a wide-ranging discussion of restrictions around the world, whether political action can do any good, what another Trump run would mean, and so on.
1/18/202249 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2044 Important: Scott Horton on US/Russia Dangers

With all the domestic insanity we're understandably focused on, it's easy to neglect what's happening in foreign policy -- Ukraine and Kazakhstan seem so remote to us, after all. But the lizard people could be cooking up a real disaster here, and we need to know what's going on.
1/14/20221 hour, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2043 Biden Set to Make Cars Much Worse

We've been spending so much time focused on the virus madness that we may have missed some of the less dramatic insanity of the Biden world. Case in point: mandates on cars that will have a dramatic and deleterious effect on the automobile market. Libertarian car expert Eric Peters joins us to discuss this and other issues, including how to buy a used car on a budget.
1/14/202236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 2042 I Won't Comply: Manhattan Business Owner Refuses to Demand Vaccination Proof

Eli Klein, a lifelong Democrat, opposed the COVID restrictions from the beginning, and says he will never demand proof of vaccination to enter his Manhattan art gallery. Sponsors:
1/13/202241 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 2041 Everyone Should Want to Abolish the Fed

Tom Mullen returns to discuss how the Federal Reserve, the institution that's been kept off everybody's radar and was scarcely discussed in politics until 2007 -- nearly a hundred years after its creation -- ought to unite even people with the most divergent ideologies. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code: WOODS.
1/12/202235 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2040 With Omicron, Supreme Court's Data Is Worthless

After a brief overview of my recent trip to St. John (U.S. Virgin Islands) and COVID stuff I witnessed there, I turn to the Supreme Court: not the Sotomayor nonsense, which you already know about, but the excellent amicus brief co-authored by Tom Woods Show guest Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford.
1/11/202231 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 2039 Michael Malice on Anarchism, Security, and More

We wrap up Michael Malice week with some common objections to anarchism and how best to think about those issues.
1/7/202232 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 2038 Michael Malice and Tom Behind the Scenes: The Secrets to Book Publishing

Michael Malice and Tom discuss their interesting experiences publishing books (via both traditional publishers and self-publishing) and what they've learned -- and what you should know -- about it.
1/6/202235 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 2037 Life Without the State

Michael Malice and Tom discuss statelessness, an option some may have dismissed in the past, but which in light of the present dystopia becomes more attractive every day.
1/6/202230 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2036 Michael Malice on How to Talk About Anarchism

Michael Malice, whose Anarchist Handbook became a sensation in 2020, joins me to talk about the ideas it contains and how best to communicate them.
1/5/202235 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 2035 Malice and Woods on Possible Scenarios for 2022

We kick off 2022 and a new Michael Malice week with a discussion of what scenarios, particularly involving the virus and the tyranny, could await us in the new year.
1/4/202234 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 2034 Revolution From the Bench, and Other Evils

Allen Mendenhall of Troy University joins me for a potpourri episode in which we devote some time to whether the Constitution commits us to an ideological program of ongoing revolution or whether it is intended to be simply a framework within which people of differing ideologies can coexist peacefully. Guest's Book: Speaking Softly: Lines on Law, Literature, and Culture -
12/31/202128 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2033 The Pros and Cons of Florida

CJ Killmer, host of the Dangerous History Podcast, has lived in Florida for nearly four decades and has taught Florida history at the college level for years. He joins us to discuss Florida in the age of COVID, the pros and cons of moving to Florida, the different areas of Florida and which ones you might prefer, and some Florida history. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code: WOODS.
12/30/202148 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 2032 RFK, Jr., on Dr. Fauci

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., joins us to discuss his new book, , which paints rather an unflattering portrait of the face of the American COVID response.
12/28/202131 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 2031 The Forgotten Old Right

In a recent episode of the Mises Institute's Human Action Podcast, hosted by Jeff Deist, we discussed the Old Right, the loose collection of writers and thinkers who opposed domestic and foreign interventionism. Their names have almost been forgotten, and Jeff and I want to make curious people aware of them.
12/22/202142 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 2030 Telling the Truth in an Age of Deplatforming

Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity and co-host of the Ron Paul Liberty Report, joins us to talk about the challenge of spreading uncomfortable truths to the largest possible audience without getting deplatformed.
12/21/202132 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2029 Mark Crispin Miller, the Truth-Teller NYU Hates

Mark Crispin Miller, who teaches (among other things) a course on propaganda for New York University, discusses his run-in with the administration, as well as how the present case of propaganda compares with previous examples.
12/18/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 2028 The Destruction of New York City

Karol Markowicz of the New York Post joins us to discuss the rapid decline of a once-great city by irrational and punitive mandates and useless and destructive so-called health interventions.
12/17/202134 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 2027 How to Unplug From The Craziness

Susan May of TogetherWalking.com discusses the process of unplugging: from mainstream news sources, education, and the rest of the apparatus of the clown world we find ourselves inhabiting. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - - Enter promo code: WOODS
12/16/202131 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 2026 The Normalization of Pedophilia

Anne Hendershott, a professor of sociology at the University of Steubenville, discusses the academic and cultural efforts to normalize pedophilia.
12/15/202137 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 2025 Lessons From the Ron Paul Revolution

In this retrospective on the Ron Paul Revolution I focus on things we learned and things we should have known.
12/11/202127 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 2024 The Search for the Origin of COVID-19

The great Matt Ridley joins me to discuss his fascinating new book -- and I mean that; it truly reads like a novel -- on the origins of COVID-19 and the strange, obstructionist behavior by lots of key actors.
12/10/202133 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2023 Should We Just Grab Power and Shape Society How We Want?

Frustrated conservatives and libertarians have begun wondering if, since our enemies have no reservations about the use of power, we are in a lopsided battle: our opponents don't hesitate to use power to oppress their enemies, but we on principal refuse to do likewise. John Grove joins me to talk this through.
12/9/202136 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2022 Another Miracle Thanks to Voluntary Philanthropy

The DonorSee app has transformed lives all around the world. Now they want to build a STEM school in a part of the world that desperately needs it, and they'll do it without a cent of state funding. Gret Glyer and Paul Chinchen join us. Campaign Discussed: Sponsor: A Harry's Holiday Shave Set is the perfect gift this Christmas for that man in your life -- dad, brother, boyfriend, husband, friend, co-worker, whatever. Comes in a handsome gift box and is both attractive and practical. Take $5 off and get free shipping on any of the Harry's holiday sets at
12/8/202133 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2021 Homeschooling Mom Fights Insanity in Blue County

Ali Rak, homeschooling mother of four, has been an effective organizer in Charles County, Maryland, and heads Reopen Charles County. We discuss her efforts as well as the county's upcoming hearing on masks and what she's trying to do to defeat them.
12/7/202137 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2020 Media Blackout Greets RFK Jr.'s New Book on Fauci

Tony Lyons is president of Skyhorse Publishing, the house that published Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new book on Dr. Fauci. That book has been subject to the kind of blackout we have come to expect by now, and Tony gives us the details.
12/5/202128 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 2019 Pandemic Socialism

Matt Kibbe joins us to discuss how F.A. Hayek's sometimes overlooked work The Counter-Revolution of Science relates to COVID central planning around the world.
12/4/202136 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 2018 Judge Napolitano on the FBI and CIA

Judge Andrew Napolitano joins me to discuss what we've recently learned about FBI and CIA wrongdoing.
12/2/202135 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 2017 Lockdown and Post-Lockdown in Music City

Musician Dan Hagen discusses what happened to Nashville during lockdown, his role in returning it gradually to normal, vaccine passports, and what the future may hold for Nashville and the rest of us. Sponsor: Persist SEO -
12/2/202149 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 2016 The Truth About Inflation

With price inflation now evident to everyone, I decided to revisit some fallacies (like Elizabeth Warren's claim that price increases are caused by "greed") about inflation and fiat money.
11/30/202129 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 2015 An Anti-State Christmas

With Thanksgiving over and Advent approaching, people have begun thinking about Christmas 2021 -- and there are plenty of Christmas-related fallacies to smash. Tom Mullen joins me for an anti-state Christmas.
11/26/202126 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 2014 Economic Fallacies Everyone Believes

Economic ignorance and stupidity just won't go away, but for the sake of all that's decent we have to keep fighting it. Caleb Fuller of Grove City College joins us to discuss some common goofs. Sponsor: Cheeky Maiden Soap is a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 15% off your first order with code WOODS at
11/25/202132 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 2013 Your US History Book Treated You Like You Were 7

Patrick Newman joins me to discuss two issues in 19th-century economic history that your textbook covers cartoonishly: money and banking, and internal improvements.
11/25/202131 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 2012 Let's Draft Women, Say the Champions of Equality

Democrats and some Republicans favor adding women to the military draft. "Proponents of the change see the move as a victory for women's rights," says Roll Call. Eric Brakey and I discuss.
11/24/202133 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 2011 Jeff Deist on Kyle Rittenhouse

Mises Institute president Jeff Deist joins me to discuss the significance of Kyle Rittenhouse and the way the two Americas saw it.
11/23/202136 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 2010 Business Guru vs. Paul Krugman

Ken McCarthy perceived the commercial potential of the Internet before almost anyone, and is considered the godfather of Internet marketing. Paul Krugman, meanwhile, claimed in the 1990s that the Internet's effect on the economy would be no greater than that of the fax machine. Ken and I have a wide ranging discussion of book publishing, online business, copywriting, and a lot more, in one of my favorite of my over 2000 episodes.
11/21/202157 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 2009 Thomas Jefferson vs. Your Teacher

Marco Bassani fills in the sections of 19th-century US history your teacher left out, particularly involving state resistance to the federal government.
11/20/202139 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2008 Woods Takes on the Big Questions

and I talk about public speaking, the role of politics, the government's virus response and how to know it's been b.s., whether libertarians are "individualists" who neglect "society," whether we think life is all about dollars and cents, and a lot more. One of my favorite conversations. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - Save 50% for the first six months at , using code WOODS.
11/19/202154 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 2007 New Alternatives to the State's Indoctrination Centers

This episode discusses easily accessible alternatives to the state's schools. Book Mentioned: Other Links:  
11/17/202128 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 2006 Why the Fifth Circuit Slammed the Vaccine Mandate

The Fifth Circuit recently affirmed its stay of the Biden vaccine mandate. I review the text of its decision and discuss the highlights.
11/16/202125 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2005 Phil Labonte on Music, the Virus, Liberty, and White or Black Pill

Phil Labonte of All That Remains talks libertarianism (he credits ol' Woods here with radicalizing him) talks music, Covid, and whether he's white or black pilled. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
11/14/202145 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 2004 A Skeptical Observer's Tour of Modern Feminism

Paula Wright joins us to discuss feminism in its various forms, and what if anything it commits people to other than equal access to opportunities for women.
11/13/202137 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 2003 A Step Toward Sound Money

Addison Quale of Monetary Metals joins us to discuss gold and sound money, and a way we can start moving toward it even without the pronouncements of legislators. Guest's Link:
11/12/202126 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 2002 Why It's Hurting Your Pocketbook to Be Bearish All the Time

Investor and economist Mark Skousen warns that our movement tends to be so pessimistic about the economy that we miss out on income growth opportunities and have nothing to show for it but a bunch of botched predictions.
11/10/202148 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 2001 Actor Resists Mandate at Great Personal and Professional Cost

One of my favorite episodes of all time. Broadway actor Clifton Duncan discusses his evolution from someone who was generally panicked about COVID to an immovable foe of vaccinate mandates, even at tremendous cost to himself.
11/9/202152 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 2000 The Long-Awaited 2000th Episode, Not to Be Missed

What an amazing celebration we had at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida, on October 16 for the 2000th episode of the Tom Woods Show. Hosted by Jeff Deist, the episode includes appearances by Tom Woods Show favorites like Scott Horton, Doc Dixon, Angela McArdle, Michael Boldin, Eric July, Lyn Ulbricht, Jimmy Morrison, The Pholosopher, Tho Bishop, Michael Maresco, Caryn Ann Harlos, and Michael Malice. Video is better than audio for this episode, but if audio is all you have, that's fine, too. It's entertaining all the way through, I promise.
11/5/20212 hours, 54 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 1999 Cronyism: The Untold Chapter of U.S. History

Patrick Newman discusses his brand new study of the history of cronyism over two and a half centuries of American history.
11/3/202139 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1998 The Libertarian Devil's Dictionary: Cutting Through the Propaganda Words

Jim Ostrowski joins us to get to the bottom of the regime's manipulation of language, and what its terms really mean. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - Save 50% for the first six months at , using code WOODS.
11/1/202136 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1997 Is Gen Z Hopeless? How to Win Them Over

Ron Paul struggled with the elderly population in his presidential runs, but now the problem is the young people -- even after having their lives taken from them for nearly two years, they seem to want to be governed even harder. Benjamin Williams, or PraxBen as he's known online, joins us to share his successful strategies with Gen Z. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
10/30/202138 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 1996 Breakup! A Freedom Lover's Guide to Surviving the End of Empire

Matt Asher discusses the prospects for American breakup, and what we should do while we wait.
10/28/202142 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1995 Jeff Deist and Tom Woods on What Must Be Done

At the 's supporters summit over the weekend, Institute president Jeff Deist and I had an informal discussion after dinner in front of the assembled attendees, and reviewed Hans Hoppe's essay "What Must Be Done" as the springboard for our discussion. Warning: zingy.
10/27/20211 hour, 13 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1994 Entrepreneur Fights Back Against Big Tech, Seeks "New Tech Leadership"

According to Peter Rex, who's been in real estate for 16 years and has purchased and managed over 20,000 properties, "Big Tech leadership has lost its social license to lead. They’re focused on extracting value, rather than creating it; muzzling dissent rather than freeing our voices; oppressing rebels rather than being the rebel." He seeks to be part of a movement to change that. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
10/22/202131 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1993 False Alarm: Against Climate Change Hysteria

Author Björn Lomborg joins me to discuss the problems with climate-change propagandists who have a massive chunk of the world's population convinced that literal human extinction is sure to occur because of rising temperatures. Sponsor: With Egnyte, your small to medium-size business can share files securely, safe from ransomware, and with a user-friendly interface your team will love. Start your free trial today at .
10/20/202134 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 1992 Airline Employees Fight Back Against Mandates

Airline pilot Josh Yoder joins me to discuss US Freedom Flyers, his new organization aimed at pushing back against the Biden vaccine mandates.
10/19/202126 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 1991 Politics Is a Rotten Way for People to Interact

Everyone loves the satire of the Babylon Bee, and over the summer I had the pleasure of appearing on their podcast. We talk domestic politics and foreign policy, and I explain to a largely Christian audience why the state poisons everything.
10/15/202142 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1990 The Dreadful State of Economics, and How to Fix It

One of this year's winners of the Nobel Prize in economics, David Card, co-authored the notorious Card-Krueger study of the minimum wage, which appeared to turn the conventional economic wisdom about the effects of minimum wages on its head. Peter Klein of Baylor University joins us to discuss what's gone wrong with economics such that we've reached the point where economists, rather than describing the constraints on what politics can accomplish, have become cheerleaders for the state.
10/14/202137 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1989 Secession: The Constitutional, Historical, and Moral Case

I make the constitutional, historical, and moral case for national divorce.
10/12/202150 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 1988 How to Navigate the Fed's Boom/Bust Cycle

Murray Sabrin, who taught finance at Ramapo College for 35 years, has a brand new book answering this question: since Austrian School economists know that Federal Reserve interventions cause the boom-bust cycle, how should businesses make sensible decisions with all the Fed's white noise in the background? Sponsor: Dröm, the values-based dating app. Sign up for free at , and use code woods.
10/11/202131 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1987 Neocon War Hawk Flattened in Debate

In a recent live event in New York City, the heroic Scott Horton, our great foreign-policy expert, debated Bill Kristol, one of the most influential neoconservatives, on the wisdom of "regime change" in U.S. foreign policy. Scott joins us today to review the highlights.
10/8/202148 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1986 Antifascism: The Course of a Crusade

Paul Gottfried joins us to discuss the "antifascist" movement and what it's really about (it's obviously not about fighting against fascism, which doesn't exist today). Sponsor: CrowdHealth is a community of people who are tired of paying for a broken system. A place where you can get a simple, flexible, and affordable way to pay for your healthcare. Being in the CrowdHealth community can save hundreds of dollars monthly and put thousands of dollars back in your pocket. Save 50% for the first six months at , using code WOODS.
10/8/202143 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 1985 Secret: How ol' Woods Pays Less Than You for Health Care

Andy Schoonover is CEO of CrowdHealth, which urges people to say goodbye to health insurance altogether and save a small fortune by seceding from the whole system. Guest's Website: (use code WOODS)
10/6/202127 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1984 Why Ludwig von Mises Mattered (and a Word on the Dopes Who Misunderstand Him)

Joseph Salerno, academic vice president of the Mises Institute, joins me to discuss in layman's terms why Ludwig von Mises mattered, what some of his crucial contributions were, and how left-leaning libertarians get Mises (and us) wrong.
10/5/202131 minutes
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Ep. 1983 Woods's Travel Stories During the Madness

From the moment Georgia reopened in late April 2020, I've been back to my old travel habit along with my fiancée, Jenna Laino. In the process, we've found plenty of sanity and plenty of insanity, and we conclude the episode on a note of hope. Sponsor: Getting clobbered by your competitors? Invisible in the search engines? Your leads at a trickle -- or nonexistent? Persist SEO can turn that all around for your business. Check them out at
10/2/202131 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1982 Professor Leaves Vaccine Mandates in Shreds

Byam Bridle is a professor of viral immunology at the University of Guelph in Canada. His letter to the president of his university is a ten-megaton bomb directed at vaccine mandates. Sponsor: Hey, libertarians stuck in the miserable dating scene: here's what you've been waiting for. Dröm is a free, new, values-based dating app. You pick dealbreakers and dealmakers such as politics, religion and any other values. As soon as someone matches your dealbreakers and dealmakers, and you match theirs, you get a notification. Sign up for free at , and use code woods.
10/1/202142 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 1981 Forbidden Thinkers and Their Forbidden Works

In one of my favorite interviews ever, I run through a lightning round of names from our tradition of thought, and describe their key contributions to how we understand the world. Thanks to Keith Knight and his Sponsor:
9/29/202156 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 1980 What to Do When the Cancel Mob Comes for You

You know the usual approach: apologize, beg for mercy, explain that you didn't really mean it, that you've "grown" -- we're all drearily familiar with the usual pathetic attempts to avoid judgment from lunatics. It never works. It never, ever works. Life is going to be difficult no matter what you do, but at least keep your dignity. Kevin Dolan, who has just founded Exit Group, helps people figure out the correct course of action in these situations, and indeed how to position themselves in such a way that they're insulated from attacks like these in the first place.
9/28/202132 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1979 A Smart College Alternative (Including for Kids Trapped by Vaccine Mandates)

Cameron Sorsby of Praxis outlines a sensible alternative to college, giving young people years of work experience instead of years of debt. And Praxis is doing something special for students who find themselves trapped by sudden vaccine mandates.
9/25/202131 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 1978 Reagan Admin's David Stockman Lays Out a Program for Freedom

You and I complain a lot, and rightly so, but we do of course have a positive program. I asked David Stockman, who was director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan Administration, to outline what specifically we should do if the political winds ever shifted seriously in our direction.
9/25/202143 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 1977 Michael Malice on How to Use Social Media

Michael Malice, King of Twitter, has built a large audience in part through his astute use of social media. Sponsor: With Egnyte, your small to medium-size business can share files securely, safe from ransomware, and with a user-friendly interface your team will love. Start your free trial today at .
9/24/202138 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 1976 Is AOC the Best Libertarian in Congress? That's What Left-Leaning Libertarians Say

Left-leaning libertarians have actually been claiming, if you can believe this, that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose worldview is altogether confused and state-centered, is actually the best libertarian in Congress. She is certainly better, they say, than Thomas Massie. Since this is insane, I decided to smash it. Sponsor: Getting clobbered by your competitors? Invisible in the search engines? Your leads at a trickle -- or nonexistent? Persist SEO can turn that all around for your business. Check them out at
9/22/202136 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 1975 Entrepreneur Sells Breathable Mask, Big Tech Pounces

Chet Peters, who operates Fake Mask USA, has had to reckon with Big Tech in all its various manifestations while selling to the public an actually breathable mask. Sponsor: Cheeky Maiden Soap is a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 25% off your order with code WOODS at
9/21/202129 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 1974 Jay Bhattacharya on Herd Immunity, Seasonal Spikes, and the Return of Rationality

Stanford University's Jay Bhattacharya returns to the show to discuss the recent southern spike, the prospects for herd immunity, and his grounds for optimism, among much else.
9/18/202143 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1973 Warning from Israel: Pfizer, COVID, and Passports

Israel has been in the news around the world for its vaccination rates and hospitalization rates, and for its "green pass" vaccine passport system. Rafi Farber reports from Israel in today's episode about what's happening. Sponsor: Hey, libertarians stuck in the miserable dating scene: here's what you've been waiting for. Dröm is a free, new, values-based dating app. You pick dealbreakers and dealmakers such as politics, religion and any other values. As soon as someone matches your dealbreakers and dealmakers, and you match theirs, you get a notification. Sign up for free at , and use code woods.
9/17/202136 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 1972 Australian Prison State

David Limbrick, an elected official in Victoria, joins us for an inside look at the nightmare that has descended upon once-free Australia.
9/16/202142 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 1971 The American One Party State

Paul Gottfried joins me to discuss the emerging one-party state in America. This isn't the kind of conversation we might have had in the old days, lamenting the lack of difference between the two parties. This time the emergence of a one-party state is taking a different form: the demonization and isolation of dissidents by the Democrats in particular.
9/15/202144 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1970 September 11 Remembered, Minus the Propaganda

Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity and foreign-policy adviser to then-Congressman Paul from 2001 to 2012, joins me to reflect on the events and significance of September 11, 2001, twenty years on. Sponsor: Getting clobbered by your competitors? Invisible in the search engines? Your leads at a trickle -- or nonexistent? Persist SEO can turn that all around for your business. Check them out at
9/13/202143 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 1969 Congressman Thomas Massie: Resist the Biden Mandates

Opposed by midwits everywhere but cheered by lovers of freedom and science, Congressman Thomas Massie has been a voice of reason over the past year and a half. Today I was able to reach him in a remote part of Georgia he was passing through to get his thoughts on the Biden vaccine mandates and what people can do.
9/11/202147 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 1968 The Latest Media Falsehood, Exposed

I cover several topics in this potpourri episode: what life is like in a COVID-normal country, an idiotic and phony story the media jumped on because it made normal people look bad, and the insider who's writing the tell-all book about COVID -- and Fauci and Birx -- in 2020.
9/10/202127 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1967 Is This Where Secession Begins?

Daniel Miller of the Texas Nationalist Movement discusses opportunities for an obstacles to Texan secession, and notes that the apparent obstacles are not as insuperable as many people may have thought.
9/8/202142 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 1966 How to Not Suck at Life: Here Are the Rules

In this day and age it's more important than ever to stand out -- and easier than ever, since more and more people are crazy. In this episode Connor Boyack and I review some of the rules that will serve you (and your teenage children) well.
9/7/202141 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 1965 When Crazy People Conspire Against You, Here's the Mindset You Need

The lunatics really took things up a notch in 2020 and 2021, such that normal people feel more on the defensive than ever before. Ben Settle, who taught me email marketing, has advice for the world's contrarians in an age when every official channel demands conformity or else. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
9/5/202153 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1964 Twenty Years of the Patriot Act

Stephen Presser, legal affairs editor for Chronicles magazine and professor of legal history emeritus at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law, joins me for a review of the surveillance state and other issues of current importance.
9/3/202135 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1963 Secession: Not When or Why But How?

It's more and more obvious that the differences within the United States are irreconcilable. Some form of peaceful separation is clearly the only humane solution. Historian Brion McClanahan joins me to discuss what that would look like in practical terms. Special Offer:
9/2/202133 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 1962 One Country's Struggle Against the New Segregation

The use of vaccination status to divide society into two classes is spreading around the world, more intensely in some places than others. Today we take a look at what's happening in Lithuania, and whether the potential exists for enough noncompliance to bring the system down. Emilia Mituziene joins me.
9/1/202131 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 1961 Who Are the Bad Guys, and What Should We Do About Them?

Once you read Murray Rothbard, you can never look at the world the same way again. In 1992 he delivered the best libertarian speech I have ever heard, so full of insight that I had to devote an entire episode to it. The key questions: who are the bad guys, and what should we do about them?
8/31/202142 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1960 How to Opt Out from the Technocratic State

Derrick Broze joins us to discuss agorism and our present situation, and living as free a life as possible even under difficult constraints.
8/28/202142 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1959 The Evil "Paleo Strategy," Which Isn't and Wasn't Evil at All, and Made Perfect Sense

We hear from libertarian critics of Ron Paul and Murray Rothbard (yes, such people exist, believe it or not) that they pursued something called "the paleo strategy," which today is ridiculed and dismissed without actually being addressed or refuted. Tho Bishop of the Mises Institute joins me to discuss who the paleos were and, to the extent they had a strategy, what it was. Hint: it did not involve tripping over themselves to adopt whatever crazy cultural demand the left was making on a given day. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
8/27/202133 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1958 The Books You Must Read, Plus Stories, Smackdowns, and Fun

I had a great time talking to Joshua Smith of the Libertarian National Committee (and who hosts Break the Cycle) on a huge variety of topics, including lots of stuff I've never mentioned before. Enjoy!
8/26/202156 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 1957 Politics: the New Religion

Ever since 1789 and the French Revolution, politics in the West has come to resemble a religion with its dogmas, heretics, and messianic language. In our own day, this is especially evident among the "woke" crowd, but the phenomenon itself is an old one. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
8/25/202128 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1956 The World Is Closing to the Unvaccinated; Can We Reverse It?

We're hearing about various places introducing "vaccine passports." We've also heard about places phasing them out. Is there anything we can do? Sponsor: Cheeky Maiden Soap is a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 25% off your order with code WOODS at
8/24/202132 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1955 Medical Freedom and All Your Freedoms: Anthony Welti Goes Cross Country to Defy the Narrative

Liberty activist Anthony Welti has taken to the road to go cross country spreading what he's learned about winning votes, raising money, and persuading people of our ideas. He's been excellent and outspoken on the vaccine passport nonsense and indeed the entire COVID regime. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
8/21/202136 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1954 American Indians, Slavery, and Freedom: An Untold Chapter of American History

Joseph Cotto joins us to discuss his study of the Seminoles (and slavery) in American history, in a story few Americans know.
8/20/202136 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 1953 What American Health Care Needs: More Capitalism

Murray Sabrin, who taught finance at Ramapo College for many years, joins us to explain how we take the dysfunctional American health care system and transform it into one that produces excellent care at affordable prices. The main ingredient in this transformation: capitalism.
8/19/202136 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1952 Scott Horton on What Just Happened in Afghanistan

Scott Horton joins us to discuss the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, the specifics of how it was done, and the content of Joe Biden's speech to the nation.
8/18/202144 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 1951 Who Is Shaping Your Kids' Brains?

Not people who despise everything you stand for, I hope. Laura Swain joins me to discuss the importance of homeschooling, why it's not overwhelming, and how you can make it work.
8/17/202136 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 1950 Fossil Fuels and Human Flourishing: Alex Epstein vs. AOC

Alex Epstein of the Center for Industrial Progress joins me to discuss his recent congressional testimony regarding the energy situation in impoverished Puerto Rico, where progressives would make an already dire situation much worse. Sponsor:
8/14/202134 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1949 Mark Sisson on Staying Healthy During COVID and Beyond

Mark Sisson, creator of the Primal Blueprint, discusses how to maintain optimal health, including a healthy weight, by making sensible choices about how we treat our bodies.
8/13/202134 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1948 My Covid Experience Didn't Change My Mind a Bit

I talk about my recent illness and why, despite being harsher than I expected, it doesn't change my mind about lockdowns and craziness in the slightest.
8/11/202122 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 1947 "Lefty Lockdown Skeptic" on the Politics and Madness of COVID

Civil liberties attorney Jenin Younes, who goes by (@Leftylockdowns1), lost most of her left-liberal friends over her stance on COVID and lockdowns, so of course she's an ideal Tom Woods Show guest. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
8/11/202136 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 1946 The Real January 6

Dan McCarthy joins me to discuss the real significance of January 6 and the elite response to it.
8/7/202132 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1945 Tom Returns with Right Said Fred ("I'm Too Sexy") on COVID, the Arts, and the Future

I'm back behind the microphone after taking it easy during a battle with pneumonia that still isn't quite over, but thrilled to talk to Fred and Richard Fairbrass of Right Said Fred, who have had #1 hits in over 70 countries and have been outstanding during the COVID fiasco. Sponsor: Save yourself the time and hassle of going to the Post Office, and get discounts on postage, with Stamps.com. Get a four-week free trial plus free postage and a digital scale when you go to , click on the microphone at the top right of the screen, and type code WOODS.
8/6/202146 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1944 Defend the Guard Against the Feds, with Scott Horton and Dan McKnight

The great Scott Horton, filling in for a recovering Tom, talks to Dan McKnight about the end of the Afghan War and his organization's work to pass Defend the Guard legislation in the states.
8/5/202137 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1943 Dave Smith and Jeff Deist on Where Libertarianism Goes Now

Guest host Dave Smith talks to the Mises Institute's Jeff Deist about libertarian opportunities in a post-Trump, post-COVID world.
8/2/202151 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 1942 Investing Tips from a Financial Wiz: How to Survive the Inevitable Demise of Fiat Money

I got to know the brilliant financial mind Larry Lepard during the 2008 Ron Paul presidential campaigns, when at great personal expense he took out full-page ads for Dr. Paul in USA Today and the New York Times. Discussed today: the inevitable inflation and collapse of fiat that is coming, why not to invest in bonds, the relative merits of gold, silver, and Bitcoin. PlanB's "stock to flow ratio" and Bitcoin, Michael Saylor/Microstrategy's Bitcoin-holding "corporate treasury" strategy. When a Bitcoin ETF is coming. How Harry Browne's "permanent portfolio" approach might be adjusted in view of the looming problems with cash and bonds and the emergence of Bitcoin. Guest host Stephan Kinsella fills in for me.
7/31/202144 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1941 Shane Hazel on the Marines, Liberty and Being a Political "Spoiler"

Guest host Stephan Kinsella talks to Shane Hazel about his growing awareness of liberty and Austrian economics while in the Marines in Iraq, his run for Senate on the Libertarian ticket in 2020 in Georgia and his role as "spoiler," his future plans to run for Governor of Georgia, and his proposals to fix the broken criminal justice system.
7/29/202127 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 1940 Helping the Poor Without the State

The outstanding Gret Glyer, creator of the DonorSee philanthropy app, has made it possible for donors to see the results of their donations -- you can help fund someone's eye surgery, and you'll receive a video of the person seeing for the first time. Gret has some excellent news for us today and I know you'll all be excited to hear it.
7/22/202129 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 1939 Surviving a Cancel Attempt After a Hate Hoax

As a philosophy Ph.D. student at Yale University, Sarah Braasch found herself accused of a "hate crime" that a vicious and uninformed social media mob tried to destroy her over.
7/19/202133 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1938 The War in Afghanistan Comes to an End

Scott Horton, author of Fool's Errand, a study of the U.S. war in Afghanistan, joins us to discuss the end of the war, and what the U.S. can claim to have accomplished.
7/15/202136 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1937 Patrick Moore on Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom

Patrick Moore helped found Greenpeace but left the organization when he thought it had drifted into anti-science hysteria. In his new book Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom, he reviews case after case of scare stories that turned out to have nothing behind them. Special Offer: We love our monthly Happily date box — it's full of games, recipes, and activities that bring us closer together. With a different theme each month, it's something we're always thrilled to receive. Take 50% off your first date at
7/14/202153 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1936 Los Angeles is Also a Disaster

The great libertarian comedian Andrew Heaton joins me for, well, a rather unusual but eminently worth-listening-to episode about the horrors of Los Angeles, with a little bit of libertarianism thrown in as well.
7/13/202133 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 1935 Should Libertarians Be Optimistic? Yes, Says Eric Brakey

Former Maine state senator Eric Brakey, who's now with Young Americans for Liberty, makes the case for why libertarians should be optimistic rather than pessimistic. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
7/10/202126 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1934 Federal Raids on Crypto Activity in New Hampshire

Back in March a series of raids were carried out on various properties throughout New Hampshire, with six people arrested on charges connected with cryptocurrency activity. The legal outcome could help to establish whether Bitcoin is a currency or an asset, a question that has implications for IRS taxing power vis-a-vis Bitcoin. Aria DiMezzo, one of the six under indictment, joins me to discuss.
7/9/202129 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1933 The Truth About Antifa

"Antifa is an idea, not an organization," we're told. Well, that "idea" sure seems to burn down a lot of buildings, doesn't it? Jack Posobiec joins me to discuss the violent movement that the media makes excuses for or ignores. Sponsor: Save yourself the time and hassle of going to the Post Office, and get discounts on postage, with Stamps.com. Get a four-week free trial plus free postage and a digital scale when you go to , click on the microphone at the top right of the screen, and type code WOODS.
7/8/202140 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1932 Does the National Debt Matter?

The national debt grows larger and larger, and yet the average person doesn't perceive any negative consequences. Does it really matter? Gene Epstein joins us to review precisely why it does.
7/7/202145 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 1931 The Economic Condition of Black America in the 20th Century

Author Germinal G. Van, who emigrated to the United States from the Ivory Coast in 2010, joins me to discuss significant episodes in the recent economic history of black America.
7/6/202144 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 1930 The Enemy of the People, Covington Catholic Edition

Documentary filmmaker Steve Oldfield joins me to discuss his new film on how the media and its celebrity accomplices joined forces to try to destroy an innocent kid. Sponsor: Happily -
7/3/202133 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1929 Recollections from the Ron Paul Days: The Remnant Awakened, and the Bad Guys Did Their Worst

A member of my Supporting Listeners group suggested that I revisit the old Ron Paul days (the 2008 campaign in particular) for the sake of the young folks who weren't around for them and don't understand how significant they were. I've got some pretty detailed recollections here that I'm sure you'll enjoy. And since next month at the Young Americans for Liberty event I'll be on a panel commenting on the great For Liberty documentary about the 2008 campaign, the time seemed right to do this. Extraordinary things happened in those days. Enjoy.
7/1/202138 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1928 Will the U.S. Help the World Reopen?

A journalist in the UK, heartened by the US reopening, hopes it will spur his countrymen into opposition and in favor of freedom. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
6/30/202125 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 1927 Thomas Jefferson Is Better Than Rachel Maddow

Michael Boldin reflects on 15 years of the Tenth Amendment Center, which he founded in 2006. For 15 years Boldin and the Center have brought a perspective into American life that would otherwise have been absent. The Center's boldness has occasionally provoked rebukes from D.C. think-tanks that prefer we adopt loser strategies that never win, in order not to annoy the New York Times. Sponsor: We the People Holsters are custom molded to fit your exact firearm for a quick, smooth draw. With thousands of options to choose from plus a selection of custom printed holsters you're sure to find just the right fit for your lifestyle. Take $10 off with code woods10 at
6/30/202141 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1926 The Big Woods Announcement, Plus: Heroes of COVID

Well, here's an interesting non-coincidence: the people in public life who have been the best on COVID just happen to have come out of the Ron Paul movement. Then, I announce my latest project, which is a doozy -- and something we all need.
6/29/202131 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1925 Bitcoin Legal Tender? And More Crypto News

Peter McCormack joins me to discuss good Bitcoin news from El Salvador, less favorable news from China, the electricity and volatility questions, and more.
6/25/202134 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 1924 What's Wrong With Critical Race Theory

James Lindsay joins me to discuss what Critical Race Theory is, what its flaws are, and what we should do about it. Sponsor: Cheeky Maiden Soap is a family-run business operated by libertarian fans of the Tom Woods Show that makes all-natural soaps and other cleansers that you'll surely love. Take 25% off your order with code WOODS at
6/24/202136 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1923 The Good Guys Fight Back, and Woods Gets Punchy

This is one of my punchiest episodes. It features Joshua Smith, At-Large member of the Libertarian National Committee. Enjoy.
6/22/202141 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1922 Adam Curry on the Growth of Dissident Voices

Adam Curry, former MTV VJ and current co-host of the popular podcast No Agenda, joins me to discuss getting red-pilled in a blue-pilled industry, the importance of the alternative media, and what's about to happen to the music world.
6/22/202152 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1921 Rapper Zuby on Race, Politics, and Music

Nzube Udezue, popularly known as Zuby, first came to my attention because of his excellent Twitter commentary on COVID that he'd been writing for his 420,000+ followers. Turns out he's fascinating and great on everything. Born in England, he spent much of his youth in Saudi Arabia, and began making music while a student at Oxford. Here's how much we had to talk about: we didn't even get to COVID, which must be a record for the Tom Woods Show. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
6/19/202147 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1920 What the State Is, Minus the Cutesy Myths

We've been raised to think of the state as a social service agency, or as the institution through which we govern ourselves, or any of a variety of comforting myths about what the state really is. In this episode we drop the cutesy propaganda and get down to reality.
6/18/202135 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 1919 Corruption in the Libertarian Party

To make a long story short: with the apparent blessing of the chair of the national party, the chair of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire purged her executive committee, replaced it largely with people who had been defeated at the previous convention, and absconded with the social media accounts and donor data. Even if you don't agree with people, you don't/can't do this, and of course it only shows that opposition to the status quo in the party has grown so strong that only by cheating can they cope with it. Caryn Ann Harlos, secretary of the Libertarian National Committee, joins me to discuss what's going on.
6/16/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1918 Novice Investment Questions and Other Topics with Mark Skousen

Mark Skousen has published a successful investment newsletter, Forecasts & Strategies, for over 40 years. I ask him the kind of questions I myself want answered, and then we move on to (if you can believe it) some good news.
6/16/202139 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1917 Libertarians Who Stink on Lockdowns, and Other Topics with James Delingpole

In this episode I review the COVID craziness with the UK's James Delingpole. We also discuss where certain libertarians might have done a teensy bit better on this issue, and a bunch of other things. This episode is taken from my appearance on , the podcast of James Delingpole.
6/15/20211 hour, 14 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1916 The 1790s: The Battle Lines Are Drawn in U.S. History

Marco Bassani joins us again to discuss the two competing theories of what the United States is/are/was/were, and why this matters to us even today. Sponsor: Save yourself the time and hassle of going to the Post Office, and get discounts on postage, with . Get a four-week free trial plus free postage and a digital scale when you go to Stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top right of the screen, and type code WOODS.
6/11/202131 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1915 The Real Divisions at the 1787 Philadelphia Convention

Marco Bassani of the University of Milan discusses the debate over the Constitution and what was really at stake.
6/11/202133 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 1914 The PC Attacks Keep Coming if People Keep Surrendering

Another potpourri discussion with historian Brion McClanahan, in which (among other things) we discuss barbarians who demand that the names of people the regime disapproves of need to be removed from this or that. Sponsor: We the People Holsters are custom molded to fit your exact firearm for a quick, smooth draw. With thousands of options to choose from plus a selection of custom printed holsters you're sure to find just the right fit for your lifestyle. Take $10 off with code woods10 at
6/9/202128 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 1913 Who Were the Best Presidents, and Other Fun Questions

The great historian Brion McClanahan joins me once again for some random but (if I may say so) darn good questions, including the perennial "favorite (or least bad) presidents" one.
6/8/202128 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1912 The Thomas Jefferson They'd Rather You Not Know About

Brion McClanahan and I discuss the ideas of Thomas Jefferson that the political and academic classes despite.
6/8/202129 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 1911 Those Fauci Emails

Everyone except CNN and MSNBC is talking about the recently released pile of Dr. Fauci emails, obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request. I talk about what stands out to me.
6/5/202121 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1910 The Bullish Case for Bitcoin

Vijay Boyapati, who left his job with Google to support the Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign, just released an excellent new book, which can be appreciated by the novice and advanced student alike, laying out the prospects for Bitcoin and addressing common concerns. I throw a lot of layman questions at him in this episode.
6/4/202140 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 1909 The Politically Incorrect Guide to Communism

Paul Kengor, author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Communism, joins me to discuss the crimes of communism, why people don't know about them, the "that wasn't real communism" argument, and a lot more. Sponsor: We the People Holsters are custom molded to fit your exact firearm for a quick, smooth draw. With thousands of options to choose from plus a selection of custom printed holsters you're sure to find just the right fit for your lifestyle. Take $10 off with code woods10 at
6/3/202131 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1908 "Regulation" Wouldn't Have Saved Us in 2008

Here's the specific, step-by-step answer to the claim that "deregulation" caused the financial crisis of 2008. Sponsor: CoinBits App is an ingenious way to make investing in Bitcoin easy and painless, both technically and financially. Automatically round up your purchases to the nearest dollar and automatically invest the difference in Bitcoin. Check it out at
6/2/202142 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1907 Another Fake Narrative Smashed: Government, the Fed, and 2008

We don't want to live in a world in which our kids grow up believing that Dr. Fauci and his interventions saved the world, but that's what can happen if a false narrative takes root. Likewise, if people think "deregulation" caused the last financial crisis, that's going to lead people to make dumb decisions in the future. So we're going into detail on this, to smash it once and for all.
6/1/202136 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 1906 Capitalism and Its Critics

Donald Devine joins me for a series of warnings, intended for left and right alike, about using government to transform society according to your preferred pattern.
5/28/202130 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 1905 Our Radical Ideas Have a Bigger Audience Than We Thought

Michael Malice's latest book, The Anarchist Handbook, made it all the way to #1 among nonfiction books on Amazon. He accomplished this feat with no publisher, no marketing department, and not even a book launch. This is worth talking about.
5/27/202141 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1904 Ron Paulian State Rep Takes Unpopular Positions and Succeeds

I've known Jeff Shipley since the 2008 Ron Paul days. He's been keeping the flame of liberty alive in the Iowa state legislature for years. He's made some predictable enemies and some unlikely friends, so we're checking in on how it's going.
5/26/202137 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 1903 Don't Worry, Everyone: The Experts Are in Charge

Bill Buckley once said, "I would rather be governed by the first 2000 names in the telephone directory than by the Harvard University faculty." Kathryn Huwig joins me to discuss the state of COVID, and this idea hovers over the whole discussion.
5/25/202148 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1902 The Modern State Is a Radical Departure

Marco Bassani of the University of Milan joins me to discuss the idea of the modern state -- centralized, one and indivisible, exercising a monopoly on violence over its territory, with no subdivisions having rights of their own that trump those of the central state. We also discuss an incident at his university that will sound sadly familiar to American listeners.
5/23/202134 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1901 Scourge of Lockdowns and Liberalism: Florida's Rep. Anthony Sabatini

The outspoken Rep. Anthony Sabatini -- who was more anti-lockdown than Ron DeSantis, who favors marijuana legalization, and -- is arguably the most notorious member of the Florida legislature, and he talks with me about 2020, what DeSantis should do next, what happens when you cross the GOP leadership, and more. Sponsor: CoinBits App is an ingenious way to make investing in Bitcoin easy and painless, both technically and financially. Automatically round up your purchases to the nearest dollar and automatically invest the difference in Bitcoin. Check it out at
5/21/202132 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1900 The Good Guys Win for a Change

The Libertarian Party's Mises Caucus, which wants tough, radical messaging on lockdowns, war, the Fed, and other important issues on which dissent from establishment thought is rare, continues to make gains.
5/20/202135 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 1899 The Phony Story About Florida Fudging Its COVID Numbers

For months, left-liberals have pretended that Florida Department of Health employee Rebekah Jones was a "whistleblower" whose house was raided because she refused to fudge Florida's COVID numbers. It was always a ridiculous story, but in recent days it has completely collapsed.
5/19/202124 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1898 The COVID Stuff Is Finally Unraveling

With the CDC's recent statement about the vaccinated (they can go about their lives as before) the scaffolding of the COVID regime is seriously wobbling. Now big stores feel free to announce that "the vaccinated may enter without masks" and by the way "we won't be asking if you're vaccinated." I also discuss the COVID masks/lockdowns quiz I created to show people that you can't tell the difference between places that went for this stuff hard, and places that didn't.
5/18/202123 minutes
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Ep. 1897 The Two Nations of COVID

With the CDC saying that vaccinated people may return to their pre-pandemic restrictions, it's been interesting to observe the crazies' response: having been propagandized and terrorized for 14 months, they're not about to drop their masking and distancing and insanity just because the body they've been screaming at us to listen to is now telling them they can. Sponsor: Merk Investments -
5/15/202127 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 1896 Young State Rep Leads Charge Against Vaccine Passports

23-year-old New Hampshire state representative Tim Baxter discusses COVID and his fight against vaccine passports.
5/14/202127 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1895 Traveling Through COVID America

Antony Sammeroff, author of Universal Basic Income: For and Against, and co-host of the Scottish Liberty Podcast, joins me to discuss his travels throughout the U.S. and around the libertarian movement during a kind of exile from COVID-insane Scotland.
5/13/202132 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1894 Why the Economy Goes Up and Down -- Explained for a Teenager, a 5-Year-Old, and a Grad Stduent

In this unique episode, Professor Jeff Herbener and I explain why the economy goes up and down in boom-bust cycles (hint: it's not the fault of "capitalism"), but we describe it in three ways: how we would explain it to a graduate student, a teenager, and a 5-year-old. Sponsors: &
5/12/202141 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 1893 The Red Pill Talk

What you learned in fifth grade about government employees being wise public servants innocently pursuing the common good is a fairy tale, and once you see that, you never look at the world the same way again. C-SPAN covered this speech I delivered in Montana that was attended by the governor, the two senators, and other dignitaries. I gave the same rip-roaring speech against government power I would have given under any other circumstances. Enjoy!
5/11/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1892 The Voice of the Ron Paul Revolution

If you were part of the Ron Paul Revolution in 2008 and/or 2012, you'll remember the great Jordan Page, who opened for so many Ron Paul events. We're going to walk down memory lane a bit and revisit those amazing times, but also discuss what Jordan is up to these days, including his new song against the commies. Sponsor: If you're interested in investing in crypto but it all seems like Greek to you, you'll love John Bush's course Demystifying Crypto: How to Buy, HODL, & Multiply Your Cryptocurrency. You'll learn how to buy and securely hold your crypto -- and how to prosper with it. Sign up at
5/8/202135 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1891 The Demonization of Non-Lefists

Tho Bishop of the Mises Institute discusses the treatment of dissident voices and what our correct strategy should be. Sponsor: If you're interested in investing in crypto but it all seems like Greek to you, you'll love John Bush's course Demystifying Crypto: How to Buy, HODL, & Multiply Your Cryptocurrency. You'll learn how to buy and securely hold your crypto -- and how to prosper with it. Sign up at
5/7/202139 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1890 Glorious: Vile Libertarians Driven From Office

Some of the most vile so-called libertarians imaginable ran the Libertarian Party of Nevada for years. During 2020 they didn't think it was worth bothering speaking about the lockdowns -- why, we can't contradict Dr. Fauci! Why, he's an expert, and only cranks contradict the experts! And so on in that vein. But last weekend actual libertarians swept every last one of the crazies from office. Charles Melchin, the new state chair, joins us to tell the story, as well as to discuss what's ahead for the Nevada LP. Sponsor: Merk Investments -
5/6/202139 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 1889 The Forbidden John C. Calhoun, and More

Southern historian Brion McClanahan joins me to discuss John C. Calhoun, the American historical figure everyone is supposed to hate, along with D.C. statehood and court packing.
5/5/202131 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 1888 Woods Takes the Gloves Off

I spend some time on (and name representatives of) milquetoast libertarianism, and also cover "cancel culture," what libertarians ought to think of COVID/Fauci, and a lot more juicy stuff. Thanks to Reed Coverdale of the Naturalist Capitalist. Sponsor: If you're interested in investing in crypto but it all seems like Greek to you, you'll love John Bush's course Demystifying Crypto: How to Buy, HODL, & Multiply Your Cryptocurrency. You'll learn how to buy and securely hold your crypto -- and how to prosper with it. Sign up at
5/4/202159 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1887 COVID Madness -- and Sanity -- in Trudeau's Canada

Adam Schneider, eCommerce consultant to the Libertarian Party's Mises Caucus, reports on the ongoing severity of Canadian lockdowns, along with high-profile cases of resistance. Sponsor: If you're interested in investing in crypto but it all seems like Greek to you, you'll love John Bush's course Demystifying Crypto: How to Buy, HODL, & Multiply Your Cryptocurrency. You'll learn how to buy and securely hold your crypto -- and how to prosper with it. Sign up at
5/1/202131 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1886 The Forgotten Quality That Makes You Human, and Wicked People Less Than

F.H. Buckley, a professor at George Mason University's law school, joins us to discuss curiosity -- a topic that may itself appear curious, and yet turns out to be at the heart of so much that's wrong with the world, and with ourselves. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
4/30/202131 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1885 Join Us for the Ultimate Anti-Fauci Project

In recent episodes I have called on documentary filmmakers to embark on the ultimate anti-Fauci project: a documentary covering COVID and the absurd response. And although it should include the charts that tell the story, it should also tell real stories -- human-interest stories of people who were devastated by the lockdowns. Well, I'm happy to report that a group of talented filmmakers will be doing precisely that, and in today's episode one of them joins us to lay out his vision.
4/29/202127 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 1884 The Truth About the Supreme Court

My friend and co-author Kevin Gutzman joins us to discuss the original function of the Supreme Court and what has happened since, including the Democrats' latest attempt at court packing.
4/28/202139 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 1883 It's Happening: A YouTube Alternative Is Taking Off

Instead of just complaining about YouTube's arbitrariness, Jeremy Kauffman created a better platform: Odysee.
4/27/202126 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep 1882 Sheriff Resists COVID Crazies

Sheriff David Hathaway of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, joins me to discuss what it has been like being sheriff since late last year. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
4/24/202135 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1881 Track Coach Fired Over Masks

Track coach Brad Keyes of New Hampshire's Pembroke Academy was fired recently for refusing to force his athletes to use masks while racing outdoors, citing (among other arguments) the virtually unanimous opinion these days that outdoor mask wearing is unnecessary.
4/23/202124 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 1880 Is Progressivism Dying?

I recently read an editorial in Modern Age by editor Dan McCarthy arguing that progressivism's strength is only apparent, and in fact its prospects are not nearly as great as we think. I'd love to believe this. I talk through it in this episode.
4/21/202123 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1879 Free Market Economists Aren't All the Same: How the Chicago and Austrian Schools Differ

The Chicago School of Milton Friedman and the Austrian School of Ludwig von Mises and F.A. Hayek differ in important ways, and although individuals from both schools have made important contributions to the free society, it's important that we recognize these differences and choose accordingly.
4/20/202146 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1878 Jay Bhattacharya on Variants, Vaccine Passports, and the Future

Stanford's Jay Bhattacharya covers a wide range of issues in this episode: asymptomatic transmission and how common (or otherwise) it is, how concerned people should be about the variants, what the prospects are for fall and winter, YouTube censorship, what his opinions are of the vaccines, the problems with "vaccine passports," and more.
4/18/202148 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 1877 Bitcoin for Beginners

John Bush joins us for an overview of the importance of Bitcoin and his recommendations for beginners.
4/16/202138 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1876 Charity Without Coercion

Jeff Perry and Logan Davies of Voluntaryism in Action join us to discuss private solutions to poverty and distress. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
4/16/202125 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1875 Michael Malice on How to Make Radical Ideas Approachable

Michael Malice joins us to exchange strategies for introducing ideas (like ours) that will likely shock people who have never encountered them before. It's a great discussion as usual.
4/14/202143 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1874 Eric July on Liberty, P.C. Comics, and the Fate of Live Music

The multitalented Eric July, who's a successful musician and libertarian content creator, joins us for a potpourri episode on SJWs in the comic book world (including a recent matter involving Jordan Peterson), music in COVID times, and how he built a lifestyle where work seems like leisure.
4/13/202135 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1873 The Scourge of Cowardice in 2021

We face a paradox: the most cowardly people in our society constantly trumpet their alleged bravery. The bravest people, meanwhile, are the ones held in the most contempt. Let's sort this out.
4/11/202118 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 1872 Time to Build Our Own

With things getting crazier and more disturbing by the day, we need to think seriously about building our own institutions. In this episode I give Liberty Classroom, my educational subscription website, as an example. But the time may come for some of us where the institution we need to build is our own independent livelihood. And here again Liberty Classroom, as a subscription service, is a useful model to consider. The great Stu McLaren is the expert on all this, and he joins us both for a pep talk and to instruct us. Guest's Workshop:
4/10/202141 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1871 The Economic Fallout of 2020

Our old friend John Tamny of RealClearMarkets.com joins us to discuss the economic folly that accompanied the coronavirus panic.
4/8/202135 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 1870 Saifedean Ammous on Bitcoin, Present and Future

The great Saifedean Ammous joins us to discuss current trends in Bitcoin, whether it's in a "bubble," what its advantages are, what the future may hold, and why all of this should matter to libertarians.
4/7/202137 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1869 The Tom Woods Secrets

In this episode, podcaster James Jenneman (of ) draws out quite a bit from ol' Woods about my books and work, the virus craziness (not too much about that, though), my productivity, mindset advice, my secret business adviser, the problem of making politics into a religion, and more. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
4/6/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 1868 Dave Smith on Vaccine Passports

Dave Smith, host of Part of the Problem, joins us to discuss vaccine passports and the response from the Libertarian Party and two of its state affiliates.
4/2/202141 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1867 How Poor Countries Become Rich

What is the process by which countries develop economically? It used to be assumed that government-to-government transfers were indispensable. That view has fallen somewhat out of favor, but there are still plenty of errors in the way some economists think about this question. Shawn Ritenour, professor of economics at Grove City College and author of a forthcoming book on development economics, joins us for the right answer.
4/1/202143 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 1866 The Anthony Fauci Phenomenon

Anthony Fauci, although perhaps known to public health specialists and an advisor to numerous White Houses, was largely unknown to the American public until early 2020. Since then, his stature has been elevated to the point that many people equate his name with science itself, at least in terms of the virus. Steve Deace, co-author of a new book on Fauci, asks the questions and gives the answers we won't see in the New York Times.
3/31/202139 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1865 The Twenty-Five Minute Case Against the on 2020 (and 2021) Insanity

The heroic Nick Hudson of (Pandemics -- Data and Analytics) recently spoke at an investment conference held by South Africa's and laid out the point-by-point case against the insanity.
3/30/202134 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1864 Gene Epstein on More Bad Arguments for the Minimum Wage

Gene Epstein joins us to refute a Dean Baker article claiming that another reason to raise the minimum wage is that it has not kept pace with increases in productivity. Gene has the numbers, as usual. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
3/27/202131 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 1863 Amazing Innovations -- Stymied by Regulators

Patrick Reasonover joins me to discuss They Say It Can't Be Done, a documentary about four extraordinary innovations -- for example, a 3D printing technology with the potential to eliminate the organ waitlist -- that have run into a common roadblock: regulation.
3/27/202137 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1862 Ivor Cummins Answers Forbidden COVID Questions

The brilliant and heroic Ivor Cummins, whose COVID work has been outstanding and thorough, returns to deliver more truth.
3/26/202137 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 1861 The Green New Deal: Worse Than You Think

Marc Morano returns to the show to discuss the craziness of the Green New Deal, which turns out to be even worse than you thought.
3/25/202134 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1860 Kathryn Huwig Smashes COVID Pseudoscience at State House

Kathryn Huwig has been providing excellent COVID analytics pretty much from the beginning, and her work has laid bare the science-free hysteria of Ohio COVID policy. Her recent remarks before the Ohio state house, where she challenged the Ohio public health establishment to identify where on her graph of ICU occupancy the various mitigations were introduced, crushed them.
3/23/202139 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 1859 What Is Friendship (and Should Politics Interfere)?

Gary Chartier, who has written on the subject of friendship from a philosophical and theological perspective, joins me to delve into what friendship means, and whether we can or should be friends with people whose opinions we strongly oppose.
3/20/202137 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 1858 Christianity and the State

We're familiar with the arguments regarding why Christians should view the state in a positive light. Are there countervailing arguments? (You know the answer!) Gary Chartier joins me to discuss.
3/19/202131 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1857 Christianity and the Market Economy: Friends or Foes?

Gary Chartier and I discuss why it's incorrect to claim that the market economy is opposed to Christian ethics.
3/18/202130 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1856 What Is Left-Libertarianism?

The term "left-libertarian" is sometimes used colloquially to refer to libertarians who favor cultural trends that are generally described as left wing, but it has a more precise and interesting meaning. Gary Chartier, my favorite left-libertarian, joins us to discuss it.
3/17/202134 minutes
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Ep. 1855 The Making, Unmaking, and Remaking of a Libertarian

Gary Chartier is a polymath who has made contributions to theology, philosophy, business ethics, and legal theory. He joins me this week to delve into some of these topics. This first episode deals with Gary's own ideological journey (which included an appearance on Wally George's Hot Seat, the outrageous right wing commentary program from the 1980's).
3/16/202132 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1854 Telling Biden to Pound Sand, Jefferson Style

The story of state nullification of unconstitutional federal laws goes almost completely untold in most textbooks. If a sliver of it is told, it is told only in caricature and in a completely uncomprehending way. I literally wrote the book on the subject, so in this episode I review the history and constitutionality of this important remedy.
3/13/202148 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1853 How to Bring Health Care Costs Way Down, Right Now

John Osterhoudt of Reason TV joins me to discuss the important direct primary care movement among physicians, which has brought price transparency and much lower costs to American health care.
3/13/202129 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1852 COVID SCHMOVID: How to Succeed Even When the Politicos Are Kneecapping You

Pedro Adao went from nothing to having an 8-figure business in under two years, during COVID, and he did it using the kind of technique that was available to no one even a generation ago. It's the kind of technique that as soon as you hear it, you know it works. Here's exactly how to take 2021 technology and use it to boost your existing business or make a big splash with a brand new one. Sponsor: The Tuttle Twins children's book series introduces important ideas -- like peace, the division of labor, and social cooperation -- to a young audience. Check them out at
3/12/202132 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 1851 The Charts That Tell the COVID Story

Ian Miller's heroic charts tell the story of the failure of the fashionable motivation measures against COVID, so I'm glad to have a chance to talk to him in today's episode.
3/10/202138 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 1850 When COVID Became a Religion

I think this one is self-explanatory, but let me add this: this episode begins with reference to three academic papers that make preposterous, blue-pilled claims about COVID, and which were funded by a major libertarian organization. Let's shine a light on this.
3/9/202120 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1849 My Speakeasy Talk in California: COVID and the Two Americas

This week I spoke in southern California to a group of people who capable of reading charts, and who are determined to be normal and live lives worthy of human beings. I laid out the roots of the division between COVID rationalists and COVID panickers. Enjoy. Free eBook Mentioned
3/6/202134 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 1848 Professor Tom DiLorenzo on "America's Stalinist Universities"

Tom DiLorenzo, recently retired as a professor of economics at Loyola University Maryland, recently wrote an article called "America's Stalinist Universities" that looked at the uniformity of thought and the hostility toward dissident voices to be found on most American college campuses.
3/5/202134 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 1847 The Truth About the Great Depression

Economist Bob Murphy joins me for a discussion of what really caused the Great Depression (it wasn't "capitalism") and bad explanations for what cured it.
3/4/202138 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1846 Against Woke Propaganda for Toddlers

It's getting crazy out there, folks. Connor Boyack, creator of the Tuttle Twins children's book series, joins me to discuss how intense the ideological battle is getting, and how we can equip young people with the intellectual tools to resist sophistry and propaganda.
3/2/202131 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1845 The Disastrous $15 Minimum Wage

Andrew Heaton joins us to discuss a popular recent proposal and the harms -- many of which are unknown to its proponents -- that it will surely cause. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
2/27/202140 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 1844 Restaurant Owners Resist Lockdowners

Patrick and Jessica Harold, owners of Woodchips BBQ in Michigan and longtime Tom Woods Show listeners, stood up to the lockdowners -- as all too few businesses have. They share their story in this episode.
2/26/202130 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 1843 State Legislator Leads Charge Against Lockdown

New Hampshire state legislator Melissa Blasek discusses her transition from quiet private citizen to outspoken, pro-freedom representative. Sponsor: ClickUp is the fastest growing productivity tool that's saving everyone one day a week by replacing work apps and bringing your tasks, docs, goals, chat, and more into a single place. ClickUp is free forever, so sign up today at
2/25/202139 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 1842 What Successful People Share in Common

John Lee Dumas, host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast, discusses some of the common themes he's encountered after interviewing 3000 entrepreneurs.
2/24/202132 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1841 The Nonexistent Super Bowl Superspreader, and Other Cases of Hysteria

The Super Bowl was supposed to be a so-called superspreader event, or as Dr. Fauci put it, a series of mini-superspreaders in the form of Super Bowl parties in people's homes. in this episode I review what actually happened, and then draw some further conclusions about some of the sources of hysteria.
2/23/202129 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1840 The Truth About the Iran Nuclear Program

Is Iran on the verge of acquiring nuclear weapons, or is the case against Iran just propaganda? Scott Horton joins us to discuss. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
2/20/202138 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 1839 War All the Time: The Perpetual War on Terror

Scott Horton and I discuss themes in the "War All the Time" chapter of his new book Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism. Sponsor: Lucy Nicotine, with their gum and lozenges, is an excellent way to stop smoking. Take 20% off any of their products when you use promo code WOODS at
2/19/202142 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1838 Backgrounder on Syria, and Why the US Should Stay Out

Most of us believe the United States should stay out of Syria, but know few of the details beyond that. Scott Horton joins us for a masterclass on the subject.
2/18/202148 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1837 The Iraq Fiasco Revisited, with Scott Horton

Scott Horton joins us for a retrospective on the 2003 war in Iraq: the stated reasons, the real reasons, the conduct of the war, and the results.
2/17/202151 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 1836 The Roots of the War on Terror

Scott Horton joins us for a discussion of the pre-9/11 roots of the War on Terror, including Jimmy Carter's policies in Afghanistan and Iran, the Iran-Iraq War, and more.
2/16/202136 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1835 True Statements Get You Banned, but Propaganda is A-OK

Author Jeremy Hammond joins me to discuss the bizarre phenomenon we are observing today, where statements backed up by solid evidence get you in trouble, while mindlessly repeating obvious nonsense gets you celebrated. Sponsor: ClickUp is the fastest growing productivity tool that's saving everyone one day a week by replacing work apps and bringing your tasks, docs, goals, chat, and more into a single place. ClickUp is free forever, so sign up today at
2/13/202136 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1834 Citizenship in 2021: Obey the Authorities and Ask No Questions

James Delingpole, the great English author, commentator, and podcaster, joins me to discuss the bizarre phenomena of the past year and the even more bizarre phenomenon of almost total public acquiescence.
2/13/202144 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 1833 Did the Libertarian Party Ignore the Biggest Issue of 2020?

Caryn Ann Harlos, Secretary of the Libertarian Party, discusses the present and future of the Libertarian Party, and the peculiar lack of urgency in LP messaging about the 2020 lockdowns. Sponsor: Lucy Nicotine, with their gum and lozenges, is an excellent way to stop smoking. Take 20% off any of their products when you use promo code WOODS at:
2/12/202135 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 1832 Can the GOP Be a Vehicle for Liberty?

Fresh off a debate with libertarian Dave Smith about whether the Libertarian Party or the Republican Party is the way to go for libertarians interested in politics, former Maine state senator Eric Brakey makes the case the GOP, despite its problems, could be salvageable, while I play occasional devil's advocate.
2/10/202130 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1831 Are Democrats Better for the Economy?

That's what David Leonhardt claims in a recent New York Times article. Gene Epstein joins me to dismantle this comic-book story. Sponsor: If you're tired of doom and gloom in your financial analysis, Merk Research offers a balanced, unbiased approach to the market and economy. Get a three-month free trial of their material at
2/9/202150 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1830 The Importance and Significance of Austrian Economics

Mark Skousen joins me to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Carl Menger's book Principles of Economics, the book that launched the Austrian School of economics. Plus, we discuss what Austrian economics can teach investors, and more.
2/6/202137 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 1829 Staying Sane and Building Community in Dystopian Times

Carla Gericke of the Free State Project updates us on what's happening in New Hampshire and gives us ideas for how liberty-lovers can support each other and keep each other sane during these difficult, even insane, times. Sponsor: Join Tom Woods Show guest David Gornoski for his unique libertarian podcast A Neighbor's Choice at
2/6/202134 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1828 Those Biden Executive Orders

Sarah Anderson of FreedomWorks joins me to discuss the flurry of executive orders coming out of the Biden White House in its first days.
2/5/202128 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1827 The Evil History of Taxation, with Dominic Frisby

The great Dominic Frisby -- one of my favorite guests -- talks American and French Revolutions, Bitcoin, the Magna Carta, and plenty more in our review of the history of taxation.
2/4/202142 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1826 Socialism as a Secular Creed: A Worldwide Study

Professor Andrei Znamenski joins me to discuss socialism in its various manifestations across time and around the world, and its resemblance to a religion.
2/2/202139 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1825 The Reddit/GameStop Phenomenon

Economist Bob Murphy joins me to discuss what's been going on with hedge funds, Reddit, and GameStop stock.
1/30/202142 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1824 Optimism? Pessimism? Libertarian Prospects and Strategy

The host of It's Too Late with Alan Mosley joins me to discuss the state of our movement and his approach to the "what should we do" question, as well as lockdowns, so-called "science," and more. Sponsor: ClickUp is the fastest growing productivity tool that's saving everyone one day a week! It's used by companies like Airbnb, Google, and Uber to get more done in less time by replacing work apps and bringing your tasks, docs, goals, chat, and more into a single place. ClickUp is free forever, so sign up today at
1/29/202138 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1823 Our Irreconcilable Division, and What Should Happen Next

Today I discuss some of the ideas behind the radical ideological division that exists in the United States today, as well as what the sensible answer to it all is. Sponsor: Join Tom Woods Show guest David Gornoski for his unique libertarian podcast A Neighbor's Choice at
1/28/202128 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1822 The COVID Stimulus Racket, with David Stockman

Ronald Reagan's director of the Office of Management and Budget, David Stockman, joins me to discuss the COVID stimulus racket, what the real numbers are, and what the economy is really looking like. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
1/27/202136 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 1821 The Woods/Malice "Politically Incorrect" Cartoon Is Here

Michael Malice and I discuss our new animated series, The Politically Incorrect Guide, on the day of the first episode's release.
1/26/202129 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1820 What Can Be Done About the Deplatforming Mania?

Mark Jeftovic, author of , joins me to discuss the recent surge in deplatforming, the rise of alternative platforms, and what we'll need to do to protect ourselves.
1/23/202145 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 1819 The Overlooked Source of Police Abuse

Howard Lichtman and Matt White of ThickRedLine.org join me to discuss what should be obvious: the connection between victimless crime laws and police abuse. They intend to do something about it, and I invite you to consider -- and support -- their strategy.
1/22/202134 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1818 The Trump Economy: An Assessment

The great Gene Epstein joins me to assess the Trump economy from a free-market perspective, and to reply to a confused podcaster (not the old man here, of course).
1/21/202154 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1817 The Idea the World Needs Now

Marc Victor, an important and successful libertarian lawyer, joins me to discuss how to get a divided world from wringing each other's necks. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
1/20/202136 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ep. 1816 Is This Really the End of Trump and Trumpism?

Dan McCarthy joins me to discuss the final days of Donald Trump, including the January 6 episode, and assess what it means for the future.
1/19/202146 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1815 The California Disaster

Between the lockdowns and terrible economic policy, California -- which was once pitched as a poster child for big government -- has become unlivable for more and more people. Besides the lockdowns, I review the grim reality of the Golden State. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
1/17/202119 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 1814 What Is the "Great Reset"?

We've heard talk of something called the "Great Reset," which the COVID crisis is said to have created a perfect opportunity to implement. Some have dismissed the very idea as (what else?) a "conspiracy theory." Michael Rectenwald joins me to sort it all out.
1/16/202131 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1813 Attorney Successfully Challenges COVID Restrictions

Chris Ferrara, special counsel with the Thomas More Society, has been successful in challenging COVID restrictions on religious liberty grounds, and he joins me to discuss his work and other legal challenges to the various state restrictions.
1/14/202140 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1812 After 2020, Challenges Entrepreneurs Face

2020 was rough for a lot of businesses, for obvious reasons. And as the economy opens up in the coming months, certain behavioral patterns on the part of the public are unlikely to change. We discuss what these are, how best to adapt to them, and a good way to make your new business to make your new business Fauci-proof. Live Workshop: Register at
1/13/202138 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 1811 Even When Civilization Collapses, Read Books

Here's a great discussion with Jeff Deist, president of the Mises Institute, on why it matters even in dire and desperate moments to be steeped in our important books and ideas.
1/12/202129 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 1810 The Idea of a Grand Conspiracy Is Too Optimistic

Yes, there are sinister people in the world, and yes, sometimes they work together toward nefarious goals. But thinking this alone accounts for the world we live in is unfortunately naive, as Antony Sammeroff explains. Sponsor: Kratom is a natural remedy that has helped people deal with chronic pain, stress and anxiety, and to boost energy levels and focus. Try a free ounce of kratom at , courtesy of Brave Botanicals.
1/9/202140 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1809 The Destructive Evils of Marxism

Antony Sammeroff reviews some of the fallacies of Marxism, and also tackles the insistence of some Marxists that the Soviet Union and other communist regimes weren't "real communism."
1/9/202131 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1808 Why Are People Statists?

Antony Sammeroff Week continues with this discussion of the factors (educational influences only the most obvious among them) that push people toward statism and away from liberty.
1/8/202132 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 1807 The Psychology of Being a Libertarian

Antony Sammeroff, who among many other things does outstanding work as a therapist, discusses the psychological factors that may account for why some of us embrace the hard truths of libertarianism and others don't. We begin with a discussion of Harry Browne's work on finding freedom in an unfree world, and noting that in the case of many libertarians (and indeed human beings), the major problems they face tend to be internal rather than external (i.e., caused by institutions like the state). Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
1/7/202128 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1806 From Left to Libertarian: How He Did It

The great Antony Sammeroff of the Scottish Liberty Podcast joins me to discuss his evolution from left-liberalism to libertarianism, and a lot more -- including the worst mistake writers (including Woods in the old days) make, and how to fix it.
1/6/202130 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1805 COVID Debate: Martin Kulldorff and Eric Topol

Two distinguished scientists join me for a discussion of the optimal public-health response to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Martin Kulldorff is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His research centers on developing new epidemiological and statistical methods for the early detection and monitoring of infectious disease outbreaks and for post-market drug and vaccine safety surveillance. Eric Topol is a Professor of Molecular Medicine at Scripps Research, founder and director of its Translational Research Institute, a practicing physician, and one of the top 10 cited medical researchers.
1/4/202150 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1804 Saying Goodbye to 2020, Woods Edition

Rather than a detailed year in review (really, who needs that for 2020?), I look back on a few genuine highlights of the year, as well as my experiences in states at various stages of reopening, and what I've done to maintain a modicum of sanity during crazy times. Sponsor: Kratom is a natural remedy that has helped people deal with chronic pain, stress and anxiety, and to boost energy levels and focus. Try a free ounce of kratom at , courtesy of Brave Botanicals.
1/1/202125 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 1803 Small Farms, the State, the Market, and You

Longtime food freedom activist Max Kane is developing a market-based approach to getting fresh local food conveniently into the hands of ordinary Americans. We discuss his FarmMatch.com network, as well as the role of regulation in privileging some agricultural interests at the expense of others.
12/31/202035 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 1802 Jeff Deist on the 2020 Fiasco, and Whether There's a Case for Hope

Mises Institute president Jeff Deist joins us for an end-of-year wrapup, surveying the wreckage of 2020, and then rising to the occasion when I ask him if there's reason to be hopeful. Sponsor: Kratom is a natural remedy that has helped people deal with chronic pain, stress and anxiety, and to boost energy levels and focus. Try a free ounce of kratom at , courtesy of Brave Botanicals.
12/24/202048 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 1801 The Ongoing Public Health Failure, with Jennifer Cabrera

Jennifer Cabrera joins me to review some new mask research, and assess the interventions that everyone is supposed to pretend are working.
12/23/202042 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1800 The War on Business, and How to Fight Back

Anastasia Boden of the Pacific Legal Foundation joins me to discuss the fight against unjust laws and regulations that privilege some businesses at the expense of others, or that simply punish business, period. Sponsor: Press House Coffee: Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
12/20/202031 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 1799 John Mackey on Elevating Humanity Through Business

Whole Foods CEO John Mackey joins us to discuss his new book Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business.
12/19/202037 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1798 Ivor Cummins on Neglected COVID Truths

Ivor Cummins, who has devoted years to the study of the root causes of modern chronic disease, has been one of the best commentators and number crunchers on COVID-19.
12/18/202048 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 1797 Demonized for Wrongthink on Masks and Other Topics, Professor Confronts His Accusers

New York University's Mark Crispin Miller returns to the show to discuss the ordeal he's been enduring for wrongthink -- don't let students hear both sides of the mask controversy! -- and how he plans to fight back.
12/17/202051 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1796 Business Owner Refuses to Close, Confronts Enforcers

Andrew Cooperrider, owner of the Brewed coffee shop in Lexington, Kentucky, refused to close his establishment in defiance of the governor's orders. He shares his story, and his message, in this episode.
12/16/202032 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1795 California Legislator Defeats Newsom in Court

California Legislator Kevin Kiley, along with colleague Rep. James Gallagher, successfully sued the governor of California on behalf of the powers of the legislature against an executive run completely amok. Sponsor: Give your friends and family the gift that keeps on giving: a Roaster's Choice subscription from Press House, the official coffee of the Tom Woods Show. Every month they get a wonderful new coffee to try. Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
12/12/202033 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1794 Since We're Losing, We Need a New Strategy

Tom Mullen and Bryan Siemon join me to discuss Tom's new song and music video "Invisible Hand," as well as the most effective ways to reach people with our ideas and whether we ought to be discouraged and cynical in 2020.
12/11/202036 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 1793 Michael Malice and Tom on Writing and Publishing Books

Author and podcaster Michael Malice joins me for a behind-the-scenes discussion of how we write our books and get them published. Even if you have no interest in writing a book -- and that's surely the case for 99% of people listening -- I guarantee you'll find this entertaining.
12/9/202046 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1792 Stanford's Jay Bhattacharya on the Lockdown Fiasco

Jay Bhattacharya (MD, PhD, Stanford) is a professor of medicine at Stanford University who has been working both on the epidemiology of COVID-19 as well as the appropriate policy response. He is a co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocates "focused protection" of the vulnerable over lockdowns, which it describes as having had "devastating short- and long-term effects on public health." We talk about apparent lockdown success stories, whether we should bit the bullet and lock down now because vaccines are on the way, how to account for why open states are often outperforming hard-lockdown states, what his assessment of Dr. Fauci is, and much more.
12/8/202041 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1791 Walter Williams, Hero of Liberty, RIP

Walter Williams, the brilliant economist and syndicated columnist, died this week. With Thomas Sowell he hammered away for decades against the myths about race and economics peddled by the mainstream and by alleged civil-rights organizations. He had enormous influence on a great many people through his books, columns, and public addresses. Tom DiLorenzo, Walter's former colleague, joins me to pay tribute and to discuss the man's ideas.
12/5/202031 minutes
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Ep. 1790 How We're Pushing Back Against the Feds in 2021

Michael Boldin, founder and executive director of the Tenth Amendment Center, joins me to discuss ways states have resisted federal overreach in the recent past and what they might do in the future.
12/4/202031 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1789 How Historical Events, More Than Books, Convert People to Libertarianism

Although plenty of people are dedicated to the official narrative about COVID, plenty of others recognize the damages of lockdown and the bizarre hysteria that's driven the whole campaign. Some people will never look at the world, or the state, the same way again. So, encouraged by a suggestion inside my private group, I wondered: what were the events in my own life, the turning points, that steered me to the way I think now? Sponsor: Kratom is a natural remedy that has helped people deal with chronic pain, stress and anxiety, and to boost energy levels and focus. Try a free ounce of kratom , courtesy of Brave Botanicals.
12/3/202024 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1788 Face Masks in One Lesson

Allan Stevo discusses the controversy over universal masking, and recommends strategies for living normally. Sponsor: Give your friends and family the gift that keeps on giving: a Roaster's Choice subscription from Press House, the official coffee of the Tom Woods Show. Every month they get a wonderful new coffee to try. Take 20% off your first order when you use promo code WOODS at
12/2/202032 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1787 Actor Rob Schneider on Free Speech, Politics, and Comedy

Rob Schneider has had a long career in film and television since becoming a household name with his sketch comedy on Saturday Night Live. He joins me to discuss free speech, politics, and comedy. Sponsor: This Christmas, get that man in your life a gift that's both personal and practical: a beautiful Harry's Holiday Shave Set. New customers can take $5 and get free shipping at
12/1/202047 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 1786 What I Told State Legislators About COVID

Here is the audio of the remarks I delivered on November 20 to a room of about 100 state legislators from around the country. My aim was twofold: to smash the now-laughable narrative about the virus, and to urge these men and women to go home and be the voices of the voiceless.
11/27/202040 minutes, 17 seconds
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Ep. 1785 Debate: David Stockman v. Walter Block on Libertarian Electoral Strategy

David Stockman, who served as director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, strongly opposed the re-election of Donald Trump -- not on NeverTrump grounds, but because Stockman favors sound money and fiscal rectitude. Walter Block, probably the most prolific academic libertarian in the world, thinks Trump needs to be compared to the likely alternative. Today they hash it out.
11/26/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 1784 Postmodernism Debate: Russell v. Rectenwald

Two academics known for their positions on postmodernism, Thaddeus Russell and Michael Rectenwald, join me to hash it out.
11/25/20201 hour, 7 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1783 Can We Actually Win? Yes, and Here's How

Cliff Maloney, who served as an intern for Ron Paul, is now president of Young Americans for Liberty. He joins me to discuss how his organization managed to elect over 120 state-level candidates across the country, and what this means for the future.
11/25/202038 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1782 Facebook Fact Checks Me, Repeats COVID Doom Propaganda

I guess it was bound to happen eventually: Facebook did a "fact check" on one of my videos. And they don't just refer people to a generic article on how super lockdowns and masks are supposed to be. It's a point-by-point response to my specific video. Flattering, in a perverse way. In this episode I fact-check the fact checkers.
11/24/202031 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 1781 What Do the Next Four Years Have in Store?

In this episode I discuss with the Mises Institute's Jeff Deist and the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity's Daniel McAdams What the next four years are likely to have in store for us, and what the right approach for us should be in the years ahead.
11/21/202031 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1780 Entertainer Dissents From Industry, Demands Liberty

Jon Schaffer is lead vocalist for the metal band Iced Earth, and co-founder, with Blind Guardian's Hansi Kürsch, of Demons & Wizards. He's also been a Ron Paul supporter and recently endorsed the Libertarian candidate for governor of Indiana. We talk politics, society, music, and the future.
11/20/202053 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1779 Lockdowns on Trial

Michael Betrus joins me to discuss his self-explanatory work "COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial". It's thorough and crushing.
11/19/202034 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1778 Media Targets COVID Dissidents

To put it mildly, the mainstream media has not exactly distinguished itself during the COVID crisis. Wild, gruesome predictions that never panned out have rarely been noted or corrected. In the UK, the average person thinks the number of deaths is literally 100 times greater than it actually is. Collateral damage from lockdowns is hardly mentioned. That's why we've had to depend on more independent voices for the fuller truth. Within the past several days to such voices have come under attack, And in today's episode we speak to Jennifer Cabrera, one of those two.
11/18/202035 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1777 Charity Without the Welfare State: Libertarians Who Put Theory Into Action

Libertarians are fond of arguing that in a free society people's needs would be met through voluntary action. Well, amidst all the depressing news of 2020, here's a bright light: an amazing group of libertarians who have taken it upon themselves to show the world that this isn't just a quaint theory.
11/17/202029 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 1776 The Libertarian Party After 2020, With Angela McArdle

Angela McArdle, who chairs the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County, joins me to discuss the Jo Jorgensen campaign (what went right and what went wrong), gains the party has made, and where it should be going.
11/14/202030 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1775 The COVID Cult

In these 20 minutes I stuff as much reality about the virus and the barbaric government response as it's humanly possible to include. I delivered these remarks at the Ron Paul symposium in Angleton, Texas, on November 7.
11/13/202022 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1774 Maybe Libertarians Have to Be Political After All

I've been lethargic about politics for a long time, and I understand who so many people (myself included) have considered it a waste of time. But with one side in particular planning so many evil things, and in the face of the barbaric lockdowns, should I rethink this? Tho Bishop joins me.
11/12/202042 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1773 There Are Only Two Genders, and Other Things You Can't Say in America

Debra Soh joins me to discuss whether gender is a "spectrum," whether children should "transition," whether gender is a "social construct," and more.
11/11/202028 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 1772 How Bad Ideas Are Killing Common Sense and Rational Debate

Gad Saad returns to discuss his new book The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense.
11/10/202037 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 1771 Michael Rectenwald on the American Dystopia

Marxist turned classical liberal Michael Rectenwald joins me to discuss some of the dystopian features of 2020 America as we explore themes from his new novel, "Thought Criminal".
11/7/202029 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1770 Screw Politics and Protect Yourself

With the election fiasco still ongoing, I've deliberately chosen a non-political -- maybe even anti-political -- topic for today, with Joel Bein of Crash: strategies to follow to get ahead in your career and get the job you want. Even if you're not looking for a change, this episode is still for you: it can help your kids, your friends, or your family.
11/6/202026 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1769 Trump v. Biden: What Happened

Like him or hate him, Donald Trump somehow withstood an unprecedented onslaught from the media, the entertainment world, the "intelligence" community, the foreign-policy establishment, politicized medicine, academia, and woke corporations. It is a truly astonishing phenomenon. Dan McCarthy and Roger McCaffrey join me for analysis.
11/4/202043 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 1768 Why Don't More People Want to Live? And Other Important Questions

Jordan Schachtel is an independent journalist who's done excellent work on the COVID fiasco from the beginning. We explore the whole bizarre affair, one aspect at a time.
11/4/202032 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 1767 Epidemiologist Favors Mostly Normal Life, So the Crazies Hate Her

Oxford's Sunetra Gupta has been called the world's premier infectious disease epidemiologist, but that hasn't stopped people who disagree with her from all kinds of wild, unprofessional attacks on her. She believes young and healthy people should be allowed to resume their lives more or less as normal, and that any other approach is detrimental to health and is actually far less effective against the virus. I discuss what's happened to her, and her brilliant and brave response.
11/2/202024 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 1766 Report from the UK: Restrictions and Panic

The great Dominic Frisby joins us for an update on what's happening in the UK, where the authorities say the police will be used to break up Christmas dinners.
10/31/202036 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 1765 The PCR Testing Fiasco

Kevin McKernan joins me to discuss the problems with PCR testing during the pandemic, and why they're yielding results that are, to say the least, unhelpful.
10/30/202034 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1764 Resistance, the American Way

In the first half of this episode I play the full, extended interview I did for Pete Quinones' great documentary The Monopoly on Violence. He asked me to discuss state nullification of unconstitutional federal laws, and issues related to that. In the second half of the episode I can't help adding some current COVID news I think you'll find interesting. Sponsor: BitTrust IRA helps you seamlessly and securely add cryptocurrency to your portfolio. It stores your private keys in nuclear bunkers with military grade encryption. They have a 24/7 trading platform with no minimum investments and unlimited trades, and the lowest trading fees in the industry. Tom Woods Show listeners get the $50 activation fee waived at:
10/29/202026 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 1763 The State's War on Cars

The great Eric Peters returns for an update on the ongoing war on cars, the various forms it takes, and how it affects you.
10/28/202040 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1762 No, Consumer Spending Isn't What Drives the Economy

Investor and FreedomFest creator Mark Skousen joins me to discuss the economy, and particularly the common error of thinking that "consumer spending" drives the economy.
10/27/202036 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1761 Trump vs. Biden: The Final Debate

Lew Rockwell joins me for our final debate analysis episode of the 2020 election cycle!
10/23/202035 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 1760 Heterodox Leftist Opposes Lockdown and Democratic Establishment

I got to know Professor Michael Crispin Miller when he wrote to tell me how much he enjoyed my remarks at the Mises Institute's Jekyll Island conference on the lockdowns and the rest of the disastrous government response to COVID. When I found out, first, that he'd been targeted in the classroom for proposing that students consider more than one point of view on the subject of masks, and second, that he's an interesting leftist who opposes the lizard people as much as you and I do. I knew we would have an interesting discussion -- and not just about COVID -- and I was right.
10/23/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ep. 1759 Me vs. Academia

Ol' Woods here has always had views a teensy bit different from the academic mainstream, so in today's episode we start off with some reminiscences from the Columbia University history department, where I received my Ph.D. From there it's on to every topic under the sun, in a great discussion with Thaddeus Russell. This episode originally appeared as an episode of the Unregistered podcast with Thaddeus Russell. Special Offer from Thaddeus Russell: Take 25% off course bundles at Renegade University by Scott Horton and Thad himself at:
10/22/20202 hours, 2 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 1758 The Lockdowners' Crimes Against Humanity

Nick Hudson created PANDA -- Pandemics Data & Analytics -- as a conduit for rational, data-driven analysis of COVID-19, and to examine the human and economic toll of extended lockdowns.
10/21/202032 minutes, 28 seconds
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Ep. 1757 The COVID Economy, and the COVID Restrictions: Present and Future

The great Gene Epstein joins me for a review of where the US economy stands now and where it's going, with COVID and the restrictions in the background, and then we proceed to a discussion of the virus and the state response that is classic Gene.
10/20/202057 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1756 The COVID Mask Controversy

Masks have become central to the response to COVID-19, and a great deal of acrimony has developed between people who favor and oppose masks. After the New England Journal of Medicine argued that their effectiveness was minimal, a great deal of controversy emerged regarding what "the science" truly had to say on the subject. Hence this episode.
10/17/202033 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 1755 Indoctrination Monopoly Lashes Out at Libertarian Educators

The popular libertarian children's book series caught the attention of Current Affairs, which is not at all happy that children are being exposed to libertarian ideas. "Why, this is indoctrination!" say the masters of indoctrination.
10/16/202028 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1754 The 45 Minutes Your Undecided COVID Friends Need to Hear

This is the single best presentation I've made on COVID and the government response. I genuinely do not see how someone can hear this information and continue along in support of lockdowns and the destruction of society. Here are all the arguments in one place. Enjoy.
10/14/202049 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1753 The Price of Panic: How the Tyranny of Experts Turned a Pandemic Into a Catastrophe

Jay Richards joins me to discuss the first book to hit the shelves on COVID and the lockdowns, and it's a ten-megaton bomb against the propagandists.
10/14/202038 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1752 Freedom Cells: Finally, Something Practical Libertarians Can Do to Live Freer

Longtime liberty activist John Bush joins me to discuss his Freedom Cells strategy, already in effect and growing, to allow libertarians to live and flourish with as little state involvement as possible.
10/10/202033 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 1751 Pence v. Harris: What Happened

Dan McCarthy joins me for a rather lively overview and analysis of last night's vice presidential debate.
10/8/202048 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 1750 Rational COVID Reporter vs. the Lockdowners

Jennifer Cabrera has done very important work compiling overlooked data on COVID, and has been one of the top voices I myself have consulted to stay sane during these crazy times. One of my favorite episodes of the past few months. - Be one of the first 1000 people at and get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership!
10/7/202043 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1749 The Non-Hysterics Just Asserted Themselves

Scientists from Oxford, Harvard, and Stanford just released a declaration against lockdowns as a strategy and for the resumption of normal life, particularly for younger people -- and that means sports, music, the arts, everything.
10/7/202026 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1748 The Unknown History of States Defying the Feds

If a President Biden where to try to shut the country down, as he has said he would, it would be necessary for the rational states to recall the powers they once had to protect their people from the federal government. In this episode I discuss the forgotten history of states doing precisely that.
10/6/20201 hour, 11 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 1747 Ex-Marxist Exposes Postmodernism, Critical Theory, and Cultural Studies

Michael Rectenwald, whose life was made miserable to impossible at New York University after he began to dissent from the social justice orthodoxy, just created a full-blown course on postmodernism, critical theory, and cultural studies, and their implications for liberty. In today’s episode we cover all of these topics. How to Get Michael's Course:
10/3/202032 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 1746 Can Anarchism and Conservatism Teach Each Other?

Dan McCarthy, editor of Modern Age, is a traditional conservative who has great sympathy for and is widely read in Rothbardian anarcho-capitalism. We have a meeting of the minds in today’s episode.
10/2/202043 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 1745 Lew Rockwell and Tom on the First Trump/Biden Debate

Lew Rockwell joins me for our traditional post-debate episode!
9/30/202031 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 1744 Doing Business in an Age of Shutdowns, with CEO Donald Wilson

Donald Wilson is the CEO of GearBubble, the platform I’ll be using to offer Tom Woods Show merchandise, and where over 150,000 people sell print-on-demand products like phone cases, mugs, and T-shirts. We discuss everything from his inauspicious start – he sold a single product the day he launched – to his current numbers (GearBubble has now done over $100 million in sales), as well as what it’s been like running a physical-product business during these months of shutdowns, and how sellers running their own stores on his platform have been more insulated from shutdowns than the traditional brick-and-mortar variety. How to Build an Online Store:
9/30/202033 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1743 Lockdowns Are Crushing the Developing World

Gret Glyer is the creator of DonorSee, the extraordinary philanthropy app. He lived in Malawi for three years and is well informed about the challenges facing the developing world. From the beginning he warned that lockdowns would cause net devastation in these societies, and that’s what he joins me to discuss today.
9/29/202029 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 1742 University Life in America: An Eyewitness Report

TJ Roberts, a law student who recently finished his undergraduate studies, gives us a no-holds-barred glimpse into modern university life. And as you might expect, it ain't pretty.
9/26/202033 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 1741 Harvard Medical School Prof. Martin Kulldorff: Lockdowns Not the Answer

Martin Kulldorff is a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and is a biostatistician and epidemiologist whose research centers on the early detection and monitoring of infectious disease outbreaks. He has opposed lockdowns from the very beginning of the COVID crisis.
9/24/202033 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1740 The Post-Ginsburg Supreme Court, with Kevin Gutzman

Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought for what she believed in -- which is precisely what made her an atrocious Supreme Court justice. Historian and legal scholar Kevin Gutzman joins me to discuss her legacy and our future.
9/24/202038 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1739 The Meme Policeman on How to Smash Low-IQ Propaganda

Ryan Wood, otherwise known as the "Meme Policeman," joins me to discuss his demolition of the low-IQ memes we all see circulating on social media.
9/23/202033 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1738 The Anti-Lockdown Side Is Growing

Now even the political left, which should have opposed the lockdowns from the beginning, is speaking out against lockdowns, as we can see in an important piece that appeared in Jacobin magazine. Legendary recording artist Van Morrison, meanwhile, is urging his fellow performers to join him in speaking out against the inhuman lockdowns that are depriving people of what it means to be human.
9/22/202028 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1737 Bob Murphy on How Money Works, and Against MMT

The great economist Bob Murphy joins me to overturn misconceptions about money, including the particular misunderstanding popular among Bernie Sanders supporters.
9/19/202034 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1736 Little-Known Presidential Power Grabs

Here's an episode's worth of material that I venture to guess no high school student learned in history class, and which pays particular attention to how presidents have grabbed war powers for themselves that they were never intended to have. This episode covers just over 120 years of history, beginning with President McKinley's response to the Boxer Rebellion.
9/18/202050 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1735 Dave Rubin on How Political Disagreement Became Semi-Warfare

Dave Rubin, host of the popular Rubin Report, joins me to discuss the phenomenon whereby vigorous debate has degenerated into warring camps.
9/16/202031 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 1734 Labor Needs a Free Market, and Other Libertarian Lessons

Sheldon Richman returns to continue our discussion of topics from his new book, What Social Animals Owe to Each Other.
9/16/202032 minutes, 25 seconds
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Ep. 1733 Phil Labonte on the Fate of Music During Lockdown

Phil Labonte, vocalist for the metal band All That Remains, joins me to discuss the difficulties facing performers during the age of COVID restrictions.
9/15/202039 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1732 The Truth About Kyle Rittenhouse

Opinion has been sharply divided about Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who killed two protesters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in what many say was an act of self-defense. In this episode I'm joined by Kristan Harris, the man whose footage from that night has become the standard footage used in the mainstream media.
9/12/202037 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1731 Well, Well, Well: Look Who's (Kind of) Libertarian

Russell Kirk, one of the founding intellectuals of postwar American conservatism, was often contemptuous of libertarians. But when it came to economics, it turns out that he was rather a libertarian himself.
9/11/202033 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1730 Jeff Deist on Silver Linings from the COVID Dystopia

The COVID lockdowns and restrictions are terrible and inexcusable and dystopian, without a doubt. Yet might there be some weird silver linings here? Jeff Deist explains.
9/10/202044 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1729 Libertarianism: A Necessary Review of the Foundations

Sheldon Richman joins me to discuss some of the first principles we defend as libertarians, where they come from, and why we defend them.
9/9/202031 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1728 How the Presidency Got So Powerful

In this episode I trace important developments in the history of the U.S. presidency that helped to transform it into the powerful office it is now.
9/5/202057 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1727 Do Conservatives Have Important Things to Tell the World?

Hillsdale College professor and prize-winning author Brad Birzer joins me to discuss the neglected but important Robert Nisbet, and we have an interesting back-and-forth about his principles for conservatives.
9/5/202037 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 1726 Conservatism in the Age of Trump

Paul Gottfried joins me to discuss cancel culture (on both left and right) as well as the composition of the official conservative movement after nearly four years of a Trump presidency, and quite a bit more. Sponsor: BetterHelp offers professional counseling online at affordable prices. Get matched with your own licensed, professional therapist, to whom you can send a message anytime (and get timely responses), and have weekly video or phone sessions. Take 10% off your first month at
9/4/202032 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 1725 Can Trump Win?

Daniel McCarthy, editor of the venerable Modern Age, joins me to discuss recent events, including the President's convention speech, and assess the probability of four more years of Trump.
9/2/202032 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1724 Postmodernism, Critical Theory, and What's Wrong With (Much of) Academia

James Lindsay joins me to discuss postmodernism, critical theory, and the various fields -- like "queer studies", "disabled studies", and the like -- that have made academia into a minefield of untouchable orthodoxies.
9/1/202047 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 1723 Ever Thought About Fleeing the U.S.?

I sure hadn't, until recently. Two immigration lawyers join me today to discuss Americans' options when it comes to moving somewhere else and in particular getting dual citizenship. Sponsor: offers instruction in digital photography from a 20-year professional, and suitable for people ages 13 and up. Great for homeschoolers, and for anyone. Get personal feedback on your uploaded homework and build your own portfolio. Get 20% off all courses through the end of September at:
8/30/202032 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1722 Are There Shutdown-Proof Businesses?

Mark Ling has been a serial product creator and entrepreneur since age 20. He's co-founder of the Rocket Languages foreign-language instruction program, which I've promoted for years and which is featured in 50,000 libraries around the world. Every business he's created can be run from his computer, and is immune to government shutdowns. Mark walks us through his own history as well as steps and models that work in 2020. Link Mentioned:
8/29/202043 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1721 Eating Meat: A Nutritional, Environmental, and Ethical Defense

New York Times bestselling author and former research biochemist Robb Wolf joins me to make the nutritional, environmental, and ethical case for eating meat.
8/27/202036 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1720 Newly Elected Libertarian Party Chair

Joe Bishop-Henchman was recently elected chair of the Libertarian National Committee. We talk about his background, his vision for the party, and how divisions in the party might be healed. Sponsor: , with their gum and lozenges, is an excellent way to stop smoking. Take 20% off any of their products when you use promo code WOODS at:
8/26/202033 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1719 The Colonial Origins of American Liberty

The traditions and principles behind American liberty extend well beyond the Constitution or the War for Independence, and indeed can be found deep within the colonial experience. Here's a review of this forgotten part of the story.
8/25/202057 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1718 Woods Public Speaking and Persuasion Secrets

I talk about what I've learned over the course of my 25-year public speaking career, in the form of tips for would-be and/or nervous public speakers. Even if you're never going to give a presentation in front of an audience, you may well benefit from my approach to persuasion.
8/21/202048 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1717 The Origins of Gun Rights, and the Problem With Wimpy Christians

John Zmirak argues that gun rights can be justified both through natural law and via Christian arguments, and that mainline churches deploring the "gun lobby" hold their own tradition in contempt. Sponsor:
8/20/202042 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1716 Michael Malice: Is Everything in Decline, or Is There Legitimate Hope?

Generation after generation, we hear lamentations of decline and certain doom -- from both left and right. There's plenty to be concerned about, to be sure, but is this the correct way to assess the present, or are we being myopic? Sponsor: Press House Coffee, the official coffee of the Tom Woods Show, is the most delicious I've ever tasted. You can get that classic diner coffee you love, but you can also get delicious flavors -- and it's not the usual add-a-chemical kind of "flavored" coffee, but real coffees blended to create amazing results. Take 20% off your first order with coupon code WOODS at
8/19/202047 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 1715 Libertarians and Social Anxiety

The great Antony Sammeroff, author of Universal Basic Income: For and Against, joins us to discuss the other work he does, helping people live the best lives they can. One area in which he's helped people involves social anxiety, and he joins us for tips on how to navigate a room full of strangers, or the dating scene, or other potentially awkward situations.
8/18/202041 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1714 Patriarchy, Toxic Masculinity, Rape Culture, and Other Things That Aren't Real

Gerard Casey joins me to discuss some of the buzzwords of modern feminism (like "patriarchy" and "toxic masculinity") as well as "rape culture" and the #MeToo movement.
8/18/202039 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 1713 The Lesson About Society That Nobody Understands

Economics in One Lesson is one of the books virtually everyone recommends for beginners, and for good reason. I elaborate on some of the ideas explained in this important book -- which, in its fundamentals, is really about how best we can all live together in peace.
8/15/202026 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1712 Time to De-Demonize Fossil Fuels

Alex Epstein returns to discuss the moral and economic rights and wrongs of energy policy, and how people who truly care about human flourishing should think about fossil fuels, climate change, and more.
8/15/202031 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 1711 Rep. Thomas Massie Against the Fact-Free COVID-19 Hysterics

Thomas Massie, U.S. Congressman from Kentucky, joins me to discuss the correct, non-hysterical response to COVID-19, along with electric cars, crazy spending bills, and standing alone against the media establishment and both major political parties.
8/14/202043 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 1710 David Stockman and Gene Epstein on Economic Prospects in the Age of COVID

David Stockman, who served as OMB director under Ronald Reagan, joins Gene Epstein, formerly of Barron's, to discuss where the economy is right now and where it's going. Gene is more optimistic than David, and a spirited exchange ensues.
8/12/202049 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 1709 Scott Horton and Tom Woods on Government Police

Scott Horton and I talk about the problems with the police and the insights libertarians have into the solution.
8/11/202035 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1708 The Questions Everyone Wants to Ask Me, Answered

I joined Pete Quinones of the for a freewheeling Ask Me Anything session -- the first time I've ever done one. We covered all kinds of topics, from optimism/pessimism to social media bias (and the quickest way to fix it) to self-improvement and more.
8/8/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1707 When Neocons Attack: Bolton-Linked PAC Targets Libertarian

Former Maine state senator Eric Brakey discusses his GOP primary race for U.S. Congress in Maine, where a John Bolton-linked PAC dumped a pile of money into an effort to damage his name (particularly because of his foreign-policy views). We then discuss Young Americans for Liberty, the successor organization to Students for Ron Paul, and the successes it's been having under president Cliff Maloney.
8/7/202026 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 1706 Lockdowns, Masks, and the Virus

In this episode I look at some examples and counterexamples of countries with lockdowns and mask mandates, and see if simple connections can be made.
8/5/202024 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 1705 Trump's Foreign Policy: Promises and Results

Has Trump lived up to expectations that he might roll back some of the U.S. government's foreign intervention? Zach Weissmueller joins me to discuss.
8/5/202031 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1704 Stubborn, Wealth-Destroying Economic Myths Smashed

In this free-flowing discussion I cover a bunch of economic myths and misconceptions that have hounded the human race to this day.
8/1/202046 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1703 The Dystopian Schools of COVID, and What Parents Can Do Instead

With masks, "social distancing," and even more regimentation than usual in store for children this fall, parents are wondering what to do. In this episode, I present them with a pretty good option.
7/31/202025 minutes, 37 seconds
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Ep. 1702 The Woods Life Advice You Need

One of the most enjoyable (for me, at least) presentations I've ever given is shared in this episode, which recounts valuable life lessons I've accumulated over my nearly 48 years. I solemnly promise you will not regret listening to this one.
7/30/202048 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1701 Smashing the Duopoly

Martha Bueno, vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Miami Dade County, discusses the various ways the major parties give themselves advantages over upstarts, and offers a strategy for reversing it.
7/29/202023 minutes, 39 seconds
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Ep. 1700 Hmm, Maybe the Media Has a Double Standard!

With Nathan Sandmann having settled his defamation suit with the Washington Post, it's an opportune moment to review what the media did to the Covington Catholic High School students last year, and why their attempted destruction of these kids isn't an isolated incident.
7/28/202029 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1699 Left-Liberals Are the Source of Everything Good?

A chart comparing conservatives and liberals appeared in a California high school class, and it seemed like a good jumping-off point for an episode. You'll never guess: conservatives are caricatured, and liberals are presented as the obviously decent choice everyone must embrace.
7/25/202033 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 1698 The Fact-Free Lockdown Hysteria

In this episode I summarize the claims of the pro-lockdown side and conclude by considering what life is all about, after all, and whether mere biological existence truly qualifies.
7/24/202055 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1697 Michael Malice on Trump, Systemic Racism, and the Destruction of New York

Michael Malice joins me for a discussion of current events, including the condition of New York in the age of COVID, new poll results showing how racist Americans think their country is, and what Trump's prospects are in November.
7/23/202039 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 1696 How Revolutionary Ideologies Mimic Christianity: A Case Study

John Zmirak, senior editor at The Stream, joins me to discuss the weird ways leftist political ideologies (wittingly or otherwise) appropriate Christian ideas. Sponsor:
7/22/202037 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1695 The Source of Economic Ups and Downs

Professor Jonathan Newman joins me to review the role of the Federal Reserve in creating economic discoordination and chaos -- the opposite of what its defenders claim it does.
7/21/202026 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 1694 Angela McArdle: Report on the Libertarian Convention

The Libertarian Party held its convention in Orlando last week, and plenty of things happened that will be of interest to Tom Woods Show listeners, even if not all are members of the LP. Check it out!
7/18/202032 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1693 Adam Curry on "Cancel Culture," Podcasting, and Music

Adam Curry, whose career in entertainment includes years as an MTV VJ, co-hosts the No Agenda podcast and was a pioneer in podcasting himself. The way he and co-host John Dvorak finance the podcast is fascinating and unique -- and it also happens to shield them from so-called "cancel culture," another topic we discuss. Not one to be skipped!
7/17/202042 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1692 Markets and Environmental Protection (Plus, How the Virus Will Affect Education)

Timothy Terrell of Wofford College joins me to discuss the misconception that environmental damage is a case of "market failure," and the real driving force behind environmental improvements. We begin with a brief discussion of college and secondary-school education in light of the virus.
7/16/202035 minutes, 11 seconds
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Ep. 1691 The Pentagon vs. the Economy

The warfare state deforms the economy in ways most Americans don't realize. I discussed the topic in this episode with Scott Horton.
7/13/202027 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 1690 Dave Smith on the Present Insanity

Comedian and podcaster Dave Smith joins me for a review of what's been happening in the world, including media atrocities, school so-called reopenings, and why no president can "unify the country."
7/10/202043 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 1689 Scott Horton on the "Russian Bounties" Story

Scott Horton joins us to discuss whether we have reason to believe that the Russians placed "bounties" on the heads of American troops in Afghanistan, and also to review recent U.S. policy toward Russia.
7/9/202045 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1688 The Problem with Lincoln?

Tom DiLorenzo, recently retired as a professor at Loyola University Maryland, joins us to discuss a side of Abraham Lincoln most Americans have never heard. Sponsor: With thousands of five-star reviews, Hydrant is a delicious and refreshing way to get and stay hydrated. Take 25% off your first order when you use code WOODS at
7/8/202034 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1687 Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All

Michael Shellenberger joins me to discuss his new book, .
7/7/202031 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ep. 1686 The Real Meaning of Independence Day, with Kevin Gutzman

What is Independence Day really all about? Certainly more than just the sleep-inducing "no taxation without representation." James Madison biographer Kevin Gutzman joins me for the real story. Plus: why you shouldn't pull down statues of George Washington.
7/3/202039 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1685 The Mob Claims Another One

Steve Hsu is professor of theoretical physics at Michigan State University. Until recently, he was vice president for research and graduate studies. Despite over 1000 letters on his behalf including from top academics like Harvard's Steven Pinker, the administration caved to a Twitter mob and asked for Hsu's resignation. The reason is so preposterously flimsy that you just need to hear it for yourself. Sponsor: Good Morning Liberty is a daily podcast offering libertarian solution to the problems that afflict us. Check it out at:
7/2/202039 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1684 Welcome to Leftist America

In this episode I talk about the new America, in which we freely call people "white supremacists" (Paul Krugman just used the term to refer to all elderly people in Florida), dissident voices are suppressed and humiliated, and lessons in tolerance are given by people who cannot stand challenges to their views.
7/1/202027 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1683 Should We Panic About Texas and COVID?

Texas, Florida, and Arizona have the usual suspects up to their usual doomsday scenarios. Should we really be concerned?
7/1/202026 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1682 Cuomo and de Blasio Lockdown Regimes Smacked by Judge

The Thomas More Society's Christopher Ferrara just won a major victory over the governor of New York and the mayor of New York City with a ruling by Federal District Judge Gary L. Sharpe that strikes down limitations on religious gatherings that are more onerous than restrictions on other gatherings. In so doing, he struck down all limitations on outdoor gatherings, and thus the ruling has a significant impact on religious and non-religious people alike.
6/29/202024 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1681 A Lifetime of Exposing Government Lies

Journalist Diana Johnstone has covered the world, and particularly US foreign affairs, for decades. It ain't a pretty story, but it's one that needs to be told.
6/26/202030 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 1680 Dominic Frisby on Lockdowns, the Insane West, and the Libertarian National Anthem

Comedian, financial writer, and jack-of-all-trades Dominic Frisby joins me to discuss the continued lockdowns in the UK, what's happening in Western societies, and his new national anthem for Libertaria.
6/25/202034 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1679 Dale Brown: How to Slash Violent Crime

Dale Brown's Detroit Threat Management Center has had tremendous success in lowering violent crime rates, and has done so using methods that emphasize de-escalation and nonviolence. In the wake of the George Floyd killing, he joins us to discuss lessons police departments can learn from his successes.
6/24/202059 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1678 The Conservative Surrender

With the present pitiful showing by conservatives as the backdrop, Paul Gottfried joins us to discuss what went wrong with Conservatism, Inc.
6/23/202034 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 1677 Roundtable on the Police: Problems and Solutions

Libertarian writer James Reilly and Mises Institute president Jeff Deist join me for a libertarian perspective on the problems with the police and what our proposed solutions would be.
6/20/202039 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1676 Never Forget the Villainy of the Fed

Once again the Federal Reserve is being presented to us as a great savior during a time of crisis. I once spoke at Jekyll Island itself in refutation of this claim. Worth revisiting during these times.
6/19/202032 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ep. 1675 How the Public Views the Rich

Rainer Zitelmann's new book on people's perceptions of the rich is filled with interesting and surprising results: who "deserves" to be wealthy, what qualities people associate with the rich, how people form their opinions of the rich, and plenty more.
6/18/202031 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1674 When Police Brutality Occurs in Minneapolis, Attack the South

Nothing is less fashionable than defending the South from attack. Responses like "why, you must support slavery," or "you're a racist," sum up the intellectual level you can expect from your critics, none of whom have read a thing. Historian Brion McClanahan returns to discuss the bizarre if predictable South hatred that emerged following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
6/17/202046 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1673 Academia Is Worse Than You Thought

Professor Gad Saad joins me to discuss trends in academia, whether leftist domination occurs because they're just smarter than we are, and why CEOs feel compelled to endorse every fashionable cause.
6/16/202032 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1672 The Monopoly on Violence

Pete Quinones joins me to discuss his new documentary on the state and how we might think about life without it.
6/13/202035 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1671 Bitcoin: A Guide for the Perplexed

Vijay Boyapati joins me for a crash course in Bitcoin: why it matters (to the world and to you), what it accomplishes, where it's headed, and why he thinks it's actually superior to gold.
6/12/202046 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 1670 Spike Cohen, LP Vice-Presidential Nominee

Spike Cohen, the Libertarian Party's vice presidential nominee, joins me to discuss radicalism and gradualism, his days as a neoconservative, entrepreneurial background, his libertarian transformation, how to campaign during a pandemic, and plenty more.
6/11/202033 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1669 What Does "Defund the Police" Mean?

I'm being told to celebrate because the left has brought the phrase "defund the police" into the national spotlight. I'll get excited when I can figure out what on Earth they mean by it.
6/10/202026 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 1668 The Ethics of Anarcho-Capitalism

Kris Borer joins me to discuss the foundations of and the most persuasive case for anarcho-capitalism -- that is, a pure free market without a state of any kind.
6/8/202028 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1667 Protests Are Stupid, and Other Unpopular Opinions

Dave Smith, comedian and host of Part of the Problem, joins me to discuss the George Floyd protests, the riots, and the (mostly depressing) libertarian response.
6/6/202041 minutes, 13 seconds
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Ep. 1666 Nobody Knows Who Invented the Computer

Matt Ridley joins us for a discussion of innovation and how and where it flourishes, along with specific examples ranging from the mundane lightbulb to the personal computer. (I ask Matt why inventors' names are all over 19th-century history, but nobody knows who invented the personal computer -- hence the title of this episode.)
6/4/202031 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1665 The Political Fallout of the Riots

Dan McCarthy, editor of the venerable , joins me for a discussion of the riots and what they could mean for America's political future.
6/3/202037 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1664 On Looting and Police Brutality, with Eric July

Musician and libertarian content creator Eric July joins me to discuss police brutality, real solutions, and people making excuses for rioters and looters.
6/3/202044 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1663 Dr. Jo Jorgensen, LP Presidential Nominee

Dr. Jo Jorgensen joins me today to discuss her campaign for president, her background, the main issues she intends to focus on, her experiences with Harry Browne (with whom Dr. Jorgensen was vice presidential nominee), and a lot more.
6/1/202035 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ep. 1662 How to Resist the Feds

Ten years ago next month I released my book Nullification, a combination history and strategy book for restraining federal power. The ideas in that book are strictly forbidden -- the official conservative and libertarian movements pretend they don't exist (the Heritage Foundation would die a thousand deaths before entertaining an unapproved thought like nullification). But the history is accurate and the arguments are sound, as I explain in this episode.
5/30/202040 minutes, 35 seconds
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Ep. 1661 The Lockdowns and Those Millions of Lives

Today I look a bit deeper into the results of the lockdowns, which are being credited with having saved "millions" of lives.
5/28/202025 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 1660 Post-Virus America

Gene Epstein joins us for a much-needed bit of optimism, particularly regarding the economy, as we look toward post-virus America.
5/27/202048 minutes, 8 seconds
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Ep. 1659 What Just Happened at the Libertarian Convention?

The online portion, anyway. Washington delegate Miguel Duque joins me to discuss the party's presidential nominee, where the Mises Caucus stands right now, and what comes next.
5/26/202037 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 1658 Ex-Marxist Ridicules "Wokeness"

Michael Rectenwald, retired professor at New York University, was a lifelong Marxist until very recently. He's now repudiated that past and embraced a Misesian future. His new book, , explores every aspect of so-called "woke" culture and dismantles it mercilessly as only someone intimately familiar with leftism can.
5/22/202030 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1657 These Libertarians Are Carrying on, Virus or No

Carla Gericke, president emeritus of the Free State Project, joins me to discuss PorcFest -- it's still on this year! -- and other goings-on among New Hampshire libertarians. Guest's Website:
5/22/202030 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 1656 Shenanigans in the Libertarian Party?

Michael Heise of the Mises Caucus of the Libertarian Party joins me to discuss some developments at the party's highest levels that have even people who haven't been our traditional allies crying foul.
5/21/202036 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1655 Why Does the Left Favor Lockdowns?

It's been quite remarkable to me the extent to which the lockdowns have divided people along ideological lines. A left-wing case against lockdown seems so easy to make and so obvious, and yet a vanishingly small number of people are making it. Thaddeus Russell, an eclectic and always interesting thinker who grew up on the left, joins me to try to get to the bottom of it.
5/20/202046 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1654 The Two COVID Americas

Pete Quinones and I have a wide-ranging discussion of the ongoing COVID-19 problem and the state response, and the parallel nations emerging out of all this: (1) people who are simply giving up life passions in the face of the virus, and (2) people prepared to venture out and reclaim their lives. This episode is taken from my appearance on the Free Man Beyond the Wall podcast.
5/19/202052 minutes, 41 seconds
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Ep. 1653 Economic Historians Are a Train Wreck

Most American historians are atrociously bad at economic history, and the fallacies they peddle about how they think events occurred in the past go on to inform terrible decisions about economic policy in the present. Jeffrey Herbener joins me for a fallacy-free gallop through American economic history from the Civil War through the end of World War I. Jeff's course on American economic history is available to members of Liberty Classroom. Join at LibertyClassroom.com, and find coupon codes at:
5/16/202030 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 1652 Reagan Admin's David Stockman on Lockdowns and the Economy

David Stockman, director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, joins me for a discussion of the wisdom (or otherwise) of the response to COVID-19, and what the economic ramifications are.
5/15/202036 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1651 Owner of Capitalism.com on 21st-Century Entrepreneurship

Ryan Daniel Moran, a libertarian who operates Capitalism.com, is a highly successful entrepreneur who first came on my radar when he made a video about the taxes he was paying -- which in turn reminded me of when Peter Schiff asked some progressives how much they thought he should pay, and their figure turned out to be lower than the real one. Today Ryan discusses the elements involved in building successful businesses.
5/14/202036 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 1650 Genuine Ron Paulian Is Frontrunner for U.S. Congress

Eric Brakey, former state senator from Maine and a Tom Woods Show listener and supporter, is currently the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for U.S. Congress in his district. We discuss campaigning in the days of COVID, the swamp creatures who oppose him, and what his plans are once elected.
5/13/202028 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1649 Economics vs. the Civilization Wreckers

Jeff Deist, president of the , invited me to be a guest on the Human Action podcast, which has been exploring each part of Ludwig von Mises' Human Action with a different expert each episode. My episode was the final episode: part 7. Here Mises reflects on the place of economics in society, the struggle involved in overcoming popular ignorance, and what hangs in the balance of this intellectual battle.
5/12/202055 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 1648 Are Left and Right Experiencing Two Different Pandemics?

Jeff Deist, chairman of the Mises Institute, joins me to try to get to the bottom of why the response to COVID-19 (and the lockdowns) seems for the most part to divide along ideological lines, an outcome I myself did not expect.
5/8/202034 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1647 How to Live Free, Even Now

One of the great Harry Browne's most important books was How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World. It is a blueprint for throwing off all manner of shackles (some self-imposed) that hold us back from living the lives we want. Audiobook narrator Ayrton Parham joins me.
5/7/202028 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 1646 Dave Smith and Tom Woods on Justin Amash

U.S. Congressman Justin Amash of Michigan recently joined the Libertarian Party and, having formed an "exploratory committee," seems certain to run for president. Dave Smith joins me to discuss Amash, libertarianism, and the Libertarian Party.
5/6/202039 minutes, 27 seconds
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Ep. 1645 Sheriffs Resisting Stay-at-Home Orders?

Sheriff Richard Mack of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, who has a Supreme Court victory under his belt, joins me to discuss recent events involving American sheriffs and what powers the local sheriff has.
5/5/202034 minutes, 22 seconds
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BONUS Ep. 1644 My New Print-on-Demand Business (and Yours?)

The old man here has succumbed and finally decided to make Tom Woods Show merchandise, so I've been consulting with a listener who's an expert in this area. This, in turn, reminded me of Rachel Rofe, the expert's expert from whom this listener himself learned what he knows. It's a fun side business -- making mugs, T-shirts, etc. -- if you know what you're doing (and even if you don't). Now seems like a sensible time to learn something like this, so Rachel walks us through it in today's episode. Print-on-Demand Webinar:
5/3/202028 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ep. 1643 Libertarians and the Shutdown, and 100 Other Things

In this potpourri episode I discuss the COVID economy, the role of the Libertarian Party, what our position on the shutdown should be, how to pitch libertarianism to the left, my advice to budding historians, and a lot more. Today's episode is drawn from my appearance on Decentralized Revolution, the podcast of the Libertarian Party's Mises Caucus.
5/2/20201 hour, 10 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1642 How the Shutdown Affects Business Owners

Steven Nekhaila, who chairs the Libertarian Party of Florida, owns multiple businesses, and he joins me to discuss how the shutdown has been affecting business owners.
5/1/202027 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1641 Ron Paulian Poised to Become U.S. Congressman?

Matt Gurtler became politically aware during the 2008 Ron Paul presidential campaign, for which he volunteered, and is currently a state representative in Georgia. With an open U.S. congressional seat in his district and the endorsement of Thomas Massie, he has an excellent opportunity to add another voice of sanity to the U.S. Congress. We discuss life as a state rep, his campaign, his stance on the lockdowns, and more.
4/30/202034 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 1640 Michael Malice on the North Korean Succession

There's been speculation in the media about the health and whereabouts of North Korea's Kim Jong Il. This, in turn, has led some people to speculate about who might succeed him. Michael Malice joins us to correct the record.
4/29/202037 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 1639 Protesting the Stay-at-Home Orders

Angela McArdle joins me to discuss the protest she's organizing in Los Angeles -- May 1, 2020, at 1:00pm near City Hall -- against the stay-at-home orders. People who protest these orders have been called every name in the book by respectable opinion, so I give Angela an opportunity to make the case.
4/28/202031 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1638 Ban Homeschooling, Says Harvard Law Prof

Elizabeth Bartholet of Harvard Law School says homeschooling should be banned with very rare exceptions that parents would have to justify with overwhelming evidence. Her reasons are many, but one of them in particular is especially sinister.
4/25/202030 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1637 What the Mediocre Joe Biden Represents

In the midst of the pandemic Joe Biden has become invisible, even more of a nonentity than usual. Dan McCarthy has an intriguing take on what the mediocre, uninspiring Biden truly represents.
4/23/202034 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1636 The Ignored Questions of COVID-19

In this episode I cover a lot of ground, albeit a bit haphazardly: the unintended consequences of "lockdown," the superstitious reverence for "scientists" (who, contrary to popular belief, are not in fact qualified to answer all questions), what's really happening in the hospitals, the social repercussions, and more.
4/22/202027 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1635 Ten Years of Nullification

It's been ten years since my book Nullification was published, so it's an appropriate moment for a retrospective on how during that time the states have pushed back against various federal intrusions. The Tenth Amendment Center's Michael Boldin joins me.
4/21/202032 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1634 J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis: The Friendship

Brad Birzer joins me to discuss J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, their friendship, and its inspiration for his latest project, which will knock your socks off.
4/18/202040 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1633 Trump, the Governors, and the Constitution

The President and the governors of numerous states have been in a war of words over who has the authority to reopen the country in the wake of the virus. We've even heard governors talking about the Tenth Amendment, which is quite a novelty for them. I sort the whole thing out in today's episode.
4/17/202025 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1632 The U.S. Warfare State and the Heroes Who Opposed It

Quite a diverse array of voices have spoken out against the U.S. war machine over the past two centuries, and in today's episode we discuss a bunch of them.
4/16/202032 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ep. 1631 What the Governors Should Do Now

Jeff Deist of the Mises Institute joins me to review the specific steps the state governors should take right now to restore normal life in the United States.
4/15/202042 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1630 Dissident Virus Voices

Brett Veinotte of invited me onto his podcast to talk coronavirus, lockdowns, and frustration -- and hope.
4/14/202044 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1629 Kinsella on the Coronavirus, His Road to Libertarianism, and the Good and Bad in Ayn Rand

Libertarian legal theorist Stephan Kinsella and I discuss his road to libertarianism (of the Rothbardian kind), where he thinks we need more work, the rights and wrongs of Ayn Rand, and more. And yes, some discussion of the virus....
4/9/202047 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1628 Is the Coronavirus a Libertarian Moment?

Finance professor Murray Sabrin thinks so. Murray is convinced that libertarians in fact have an excellent opportunity to lay bare the problems with the state.
4/8/202037 minutes, 22 seconds
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Ep. 1627 Lockdowns vs. Human Flourishing: Is There Another Approach?

Alex Epstein returns to discuss the coronavirus response, what sensible practices we ought to adopt, and why mere biological life is not enough.
4/7/202042 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ep. 1626 What's Wrong With American Health Care?

Anthony Welti, candidate for Washington state insurance commissioner, joins us to discuss the libertarian insights that reveal what's wrong with American health care.
4/4/202028 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 1625 The Woods Controversies Revisited

With the insightful -- and to my mind hilarious -- Roger McCaffrey, I review the fun controversies surrounding some of my most successful books. We also discuss libertarianism and the appeal it should have to conservatives, my conversion to Catholicism, and more.
4/3/202045 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1624 Non-Marxist Latin American History

Dedra Birzer, lecturer in history at Hillsdale College, joins me for a bird's-eye view of a major chunk of Latin American history, beginning with pre-Columbian civilizations and continuing through European exploration and, centuries later, independence.
4/2/202032 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 1623 Doug Casey on the Coronavirus Fallout

Doug Casey, whose book Crisis Investing spent 29 weeks at the #1 position on the New York Times bestseller list, joins me to assess the fallout from the various governmental responses to the coronavirus, as well as his own approach to a crisis like this.
4/1/202036 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1622 You Want Your Grandmother Dead, Says the Herd

Dave Smith and I discuss the approach being recommended to cope with COVID-19. Is "if this saves one life, I'll be happy" a sensible way to think about the world? If you object to shutdowns for indeterminate amounts of time, does this mean you want your grandmother dead? This episode is taken from my recent appearance on , Dave Smith's podcast.
3/31/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ep. 1621 Resisting the Federal Government in These Dark Days?

I talk to the 's Michael Boldin and host Peter Quinones about state nullification of unconstitutional federal laws, and whether it might apply in the current circumstances.
3/28/202052 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1620 The Economics of the Shutdown

Professors Joseph Salerno and Peter Klein join me to discuss the economics of the extraordinary episode we are currently living through, as well as the likely consequences of how the federal government and the Federal Reserve are responding.
3/27/202033 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1619 How Free People Can Help the Most Vulnerable, Especially During a Crisis

DonorSee creator Gret Glyer joins us to discuss how individuals can make real differences in the lives of other individuals, often halfway around the world -- particularly during the coronavirus crisis of 2020.
3/26/202029 minutes, 19 seconds
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Ep. 1618 How to Prepare for the Unexpected, Step by Step

Jack Spirko, host of The Survival Podcast, joins me to answer the questions we all have right now: what exactly should we do to prepare for the unexpected? What do we need and what do we not need? I ask Jack a bunch of excellent listener-submitted questions that will help you be ready for whatever the world throws at you.
3/25/202039 minutes, 4 seconds
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Ep. 1617 Another Libertarian Strategy: Startup Societies

Joe McKinney, founder and CEO of the Startup Societies Foundation, discusses the array of models and possibilities for "startup societies," whereby new or existing communities establish arrangements in which the hand of the state is felt more lightly.
3/24/202030 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 1616 More Forbidden Questions in American History

Here's a freewheeling discussion of a whole bunch of questions your junior high school teacher never answered -- or even raised. Enjoy!
3/22/202048 minutes, 32 seconds
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Ep. 1615 How the State Makes Busybodies into Busybullies

Economist Antony Davies and political scientist James Harrigan join me to discuss their new book "Cooperation and Coercion: How Busybodies Became Busybullies and What That Means for Economics and Politics". We talk about how the state thrives on wars on poverty, drugs, terror, etc., the cooperation that is at the center of the market economy, and a lot more.
3/20/202033 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1614 Peter Schiff on the Economics of the Coronavirus

Uncertainty casts a shadow over everything right now, as people wonder how long the coronavirus problem will persist and how intense it will become. Some people face questions about employment and staying afloat during the coming weeks and possibly even months. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve and the federal government are talking about and even taking radical action. Peter Schiff joins me to talk some sense.
3/19/202043 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1613 Dave Smith on Humorless Libertarian Ninnies

Popular podcaster and comedian Dave Smith joins me to discuss the libertarian movement's ninny problem, whereby a tiny (but obnoxiously loud) minority spends its time on the rampage against people like Dave for wrongthink because he interviews unpopular people. Oddly, neither Dave nor I has ever been criticized for featuring left-wingers on our shows and not grilling them over their faulty views. I wonder why that is.
3/18/202045 minutes, 24 seconds
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Ep. 1612 Joe and Bernie Go One-on-One

I review last night's one-on-one presidential debate between the top two remaining democratic presidential contenders. Plenty of lunacy to go around, that's for sure.
3/17/202028 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1611 How Innovation Works, and Why It Thrives in Freedom

The great Matt Ridley joins us for a fascinating whirlwind tour of the history of innovation, and identifies key features of it that free societies disproportionately make possible. One of my all-time favorite guests!
3/14/202032 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1610 Both Sides Get the Economy Wrong

John Tamny returns to discuss job-training programs, price deflation, deficits, and other areas where one side (liberals or conservatives) get it badly wrong.
3/13/202029 minutes, 30 seconds
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Ep. 1609 How Did Iran Become Enemy #1?

Gareth Porter discusses the history of U.S.-Iran relations, how they became so strained, the truth about the Iranian nuclear program, and more.
3/12/202037 minutes, 45 seconds
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Ep. 1608 How to Speak Effectively, Research Better, and Read Faster

Brett Veinotte of the School Sucks Project has just produced something new: not the overview of schooling, education, unschooling, and the usual topics he covers, but topics like these: once we have all this (unpopular) knowledge, how do we convey it most persuasively? Or: what's the secret to being a good researcher? Or: what's the quickest, most efficient way to read a book? Guest's Product: (use code WOODS for 30% off)
3/11/202039 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1607 How to Defend Liberty in Challenging Territory

Angela McArdle, who chairs the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles, has poured enormous energy into the libertarian movement and come up with a great many creative ideas to spread our message. She's also done effective battle against the crazies. Not to mention she's a blast to talk to. Enjoy! Sponsor:
3/10/202038 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 1606 Anarcho-Communism and Other Challenges to Libertarians

In this final episode of Bob Murphy Week we begin by talking animal rights, school shootings, and how the poor would be cared for in a libertarian society, and finish with a discussion of the problems with anarcho-communism.
3/6/202033 minutes, 48 seconds
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Ep. 1605 Two Hard Cases: Child Abuse, and Coronavirus

In this installment of Bob Murphy Week, we consider whether and how a stateless society could handle difficult problems like child abuse and pandemics.
3/5/202027 minutes, 52 seconds
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Ep. 1604 How Would a Libertarian Society...

As Bob Murphy Week on the Tom Woods Show continues, I take advantage of having a great libertarian theorist on the show in order to raise challenging problems like consumer safety, hunting and fishing rights, and how to deal with a mad scientist running unethical experiments.
3/4/202029 minutes, 1 second
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Ep. 1603 Weaknesses in Austrian Economics?

Bob Murphy is a prolific scholar and popular writer and speaker on the Austrian School of economics, so I thought I'd ask him: what if any weaknesses do you find in Austrian Economics, and/or where do we need to do more work?
3/3/202030 minutes, 50 seconds
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Ep. 1602 Weaknesses in Libertarianism?

As we kick off Bob Murphy Week with libertarian theorist and Austrian economist Bob Murphy, I ask him if there are areas of libertarianism that could use further work, and/or where the conventional libertarian responses are weak. Oh, yes, he says.
3/3/202031 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 1601 How to Be a Successful Capitalist in a World of Fickle Consumers

Success within the market economy boils down to one thing: the satisfaction of consumer preferences. But this is easier said than done. What are consumer preferences? What do people want? What will they buy? How does the entrepreneur answer these questions? Ryan Levesque, bestselling author of the books Ask and Choose, shows us how we move from the theory of capitalism to the successful real-life capitalist. Sponsor: Save yourself the time and hassle of going to the Post Office, and get discounts on postage, with . Get a four-week free trial plus free postage and a digital scale when you go to , click on the microphone at the top right of the screen, and type code WOODS.
2/29/202035 minutes, 26 seconds
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Ep. 1600 The Great Society and Its Failures

Amity Shlaes returns to the show to discuss her new book on Lyndon Johnson's Great Society, which -- to say the least -- failed to live up to its promises. Sponsor: helps you overcome the mental angst associated with an overflowing email inbox by sorting what's really important and helping you manage your email more efficiently. Start your free trial and get a $25 credit at .
2/28/202038 minutes, 3 seconds
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Ep. 1599 Lew and I Talk Bernie and Bloomberg

Last night's Democratic debate was more interesting than some of the others, partly because of the attacks on Bernie and partly because everyone was dying to see whether Bloomberg could recover from his disastrous performance last week. The result is one of my favorite debate analysis episodes of the season. Enjoy!
2/26/202030 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ep. 1598 Common Logical Fallacies That Need to Be Smashed

Gerard Casey, who taught logic at University College, Dublin, for 30 years, joins us to discuss some common logical fallacies we regularly encounter. Learn logic and other subjects with Gerard Casey, Tom Woods, and other great libertarian academics at . Get coupon codes on our .
2/26/202037 minutes, 21 seconds
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Ep. 1597 President Bernie Sanders?

I talk about (the horrendous) Mike Bloomberg and what he might have said in the debate, and also cover the Bernie Sanders phenomenon: his struggle against the Democratic establishment, and what's liable to happen if he gets elected.
2/25/202024 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1596 What Punishments Do Criminals Deserve, and Other Questions in Libertarian Theory

We wrap up Walter Block week with a glance through his enormous list of publications and picking out interesting topics for libertarians: punishment theory, conjoined twins, the death penalty, and more, as well as a sneak preview of Defending the Undefendable 3.
2/21/202027 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ep. 1595 Suing the New York Times for Libel

Walter Block week continues with this episode about Walter's experience suing the New York Times for libel, after they misrepresented his comments in what had to be a deliberate act of journalistic malpractice. But what does libertarian theory have to say about libel law?
2/20/202030 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ep. 1594 In Defense of Corporate Raiders, Organ Merchants, and More

We continue Walter Block week with a discussion of the second Defending the Undefendable book, and cover the corporate raider, the multinational enterpriser, the picket-line crosser, the hatchet man, the human organ merchant, and more.
2/19/202032 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 1593 Defending the Undefendable: A Libertarian Defense of Despised People

Today we discuss Walter's classic work, Defending the Undefendable. The rogues gallery Walter seeks to rehabilitate in this episode includes the middleman, the slumlord, the speculator, and more.
2/19/202028 minutes, 57 seconds
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Ep. 1592 Walter Block: I Lost a Debate to Ayn Rand

Walter Block must be the most prolific living libertarian, with over 600 peer-reviewed articles, more than 30 books, and thousands of popular articles to his credit. In this first episode of Walter Block week, we get into Walter's own history, from his high school years with classmate Bernie Sanders to his conversion to economic liberty by none other than Ayn Rand herself.
2/18/202028 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1591 Libertarianism: The Non-Embarrassing Version, With Scott Horton

Scott Horton, the great libertarian foreign-policy expert, returns to the show to discuss the state of the campaign for the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination, and the prospects for having a spokesman who knows, loves, and can persuasively defend the ideas of liberty.
2/15/202029 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1590 Peter Schiff on Trump, and How to Protect Your Money

Euro Pacific Capital's Peter Schiff joins me to take listener questions (submitted via my private group), including (1) what sectors tend to get hit the hardest or hit the least during downturns, including our next one? (2) what can people who aren't wealthy do to protect the savings they do have? (3) what did you tell those Occupy Wall Street protesters, and would you do such a thing in 2020? (4) what's your evaluation of Trump? ... and more.
2/14/202039 minutes, 40 seconds
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Ep. 1589 Brexit Opponents Mercilessly Lampooned

The great Dominic Frisby joins me to discuss how he successfully lampooned the elitists who pushed the Remain cause on the British, and defended the Brexiteers. Plus libertarianism, comedy, and how (if at all) a comedian can come back after bombing.
2/13/202036 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 1588 Is There a Way to Protect Against Cancel Culture and Deplatforming?

Mark Jeftovic, CEO of and cryptocurrency enthusiast, says yes, and in his new book and in our conversation today he describes the approach all of us should take, regardless of how obviously inoffensive what you're saying might be.
2/12/202028 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ep. 1587 The Problems With Economic Nationalism

Gene Epstein joins me to discuss the problems associated with protectionism, industrial policy, and the overall package of economic nationalism.
2/11/202055 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ep. 1586 The Truth About Income Inequality

Income inequality has been a hot topic in recent years, but nearly everyone gets it wrong. Here are the real facts, and the best way for libertarians -- or anyone -- to think about them. Sponsor: This election season, trust C-SPAN to give you an unfiltered look at politics and the candidates. Follow Campaign 2020 on the C-SPAN television networks, on the C-SPAN app, or online at .
2/8/202027 minutes, 59 seconds
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Ep. 1585 Other Arguments Against Socialism Are Fine, But Not Decapitating

This episode builds on the discussion in episode 1584 about the primary, and devastating, argument against socialism, namely the one developed by Ludwig von Mises that involves the impossibility of economic calculation under socialism. Today I explain why this is the most fundamental argument against socialism, trumping even the problem of dispersed knowledge emphasized by F.A. Hayek.
2/7/202027 minutes, 12 seconds
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Ep. 1584 The Greta Thunberg Problem

We've heard Greta Thunberg's angry, apocalyptic warnings about the problems arising from climate change. Now economist Paul Krugman says she's closer to the economics than her critics are. What's the right way to think about all this? Sponsor: This election season, trust C-SPAN to give you an unfiltered look at politics and the candidates. Follow Campaign 2020 on the C-SPAN television networks, on the C-SPAN app, or online at .
2/6/202039 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ep. 1583 Mises' Smash of Socialism, 100 Years Later

In 1920 Ludwig von Mises published "Economic Calculation in the Socialist Commonwealth," an article that demolished the foundations of socialism in its original, no-private-property-in-the-means-of-production form. In this episode I explain Mises' thesis, and then show how the problems he identified in classical socialism persist to some extent under any state of any kind.
2/4/202030 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ep. 1582 How to Be a Human Being: A Four-Step Owner's Manual

The demonization of people we disagree with has reached a level of us few of us could have conceived of a generation ago -- or indeed even five years ago. Thinking about this reminded me of several other things I think libertarians (and all people, including myself) could stand to do better. Sponsor: This election season, trust C-SPAN to give you an unfiltered look at politics and the candidates. Follow Campaign 2020 on the C-SPAN television networks, on the C-SPAN app, or online at .
2/3/202028 minutes, 33 seconds
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Ep. 1581 The 1619 Project and Race in American History

Phil Magness returns to discuss the sound and unsound aspects of the New York Times' 1619 Project. Topics include Lincoln and the colonization of the former slaves, the role of slavery in the American Revolution, and slavery's role in American prosperity. Sponsor: This election season, trust C-SPAN to give you an unfiltered look at politics and the candidates. Follow Campaign 2020 on the C-SPAN television networks, on the C-SPAN app, or online at .
1/31/202035 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1580 Libertarian Awesomeness: Greatest Hits of the Tom Woods Show

In this episode about episodes, I review nearly the past four years of the Tom Woods Show to find golden nuggets of awesomeness you may have missed.
1/31/202026 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ep. 1579 The Constitution Nobody Knows

Mike Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center joins me to discuss what I consider the best short introduction to the real Constitution, as opposed to the one taught in law school and the New York Times.
1/30/202030 minutes, 16 seconds
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Ep. 1578 The Mystery of Fascism

David Ramsay Steele discusses the phenomenon of fascism, what it really was, and what's wrong with using it as a generic term of abuse. Plus: vegetarianism and animal welfare, and why economic growth doesn't have to mean the consumption of more and more resources.
1/29/202030 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ep. 1577 Debate: Should the Fed Be Abolished?

At FreedomFest 2010, Gene Epstein and I debated Warren Coates and John Fund on whether the Federal Reserve should be abolished. Here is that debate!
1/27/202051 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ep. 1576 When All Else Fails: The Ethics of Resistance to State Injustice

Princeton University Press published my guest's book When All Else Fails, on the subject of whether and under what circumstances it is morally legitimate to resist the state with physical force. Not the kind of topic you might expect from an Ivy League university press, but Brennan makes his case persuasively and provocatively, as indeed he likewise does in today's episode.
1/25/202032 minutes, 47 seconds
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Ep. 1575 American Secession: Potential of National Breakup?

Law professor F.H. Buckley joins me to discuss his new book American Secession, and why breaking up the United States -- or at least implementing one of his lesser proposals -- means a happier outcome for everyone.
1/24/202030 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1574 Do Robots Mean a Future of Joblessness?

Antony Sammeroff joins me to discuss his recent Soho Forum debate, in which he argued in the negative, on the resolution: "Robotics will soon lead to widespread joblessness, underemployment, and the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few."
1/23/202036 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1573 The Exploitation of Labor and Other Union Myths

Legal scholar Mark Pulliam joins me to discuss the commonly believed myths that underlie U.S. labor law.
1/22/202031 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1572 Appeasing the Left Is a Fool's Errand

In this potpourri solo episode I hit on several issues. First, is it fair to draw conclusions about Bernie Sanders and his campaign on the basis of violent, pro-gulag remarks from one of his field coordinators (as recorded by Project Veritas)? Then I review a recent episode on Twitter in which libertarianism was attacked, and one libertarian group responded in the most self-defeating and grotesque way. Finally, I revisit the controversy over "deplatforming," and respond to libertarians who think they should cheer ("it's a great free-market outcome!") when dissident voices are silenced.
1/18/202033 minutes, 31 seconds
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Ep. 1571 Can You Avoid Being a "Wage Slave"?

Last week a discussion thread in my Supporting Listeners group discussed the pros and cons of traditional employment versus working for oneself, particularly online. Good points were raised all around, so I decided to continue the discussion on this episode, with my guest and me discussing the pros and cons of entrepreneurship, why the Uber version of the gig economy isn't all it's cracked up to be and what people would do much better with instead, and what the best practices are in 2020 for starting a basic but potentially lucrative eCommerce business. Live Presentation: Register at . Stay for the whole presentation, and (in addition to other goodies) I'll send you my Tom Woods Email Domination Program, which I normally sell for $97, for free.
1/17/202040 minutes, 54 seconds
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Ep. 1570 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the American Economic Association Meeting

Mark Skousen, an author and college professor whose investment newsletter Forecasts & Strategies is celebrating its 40th year, joins me to discuss what he saw at the recent American Economic Association meeting, including some 41 sessions on gender bias and sex discrimination, along with discussion (and criticism) of Modern Monetary Theory. Ben Bernanke told the audience the Fed needed to raise its inflation target. We discuss this and a whole lot more in today's episode.
1/16/202037 minutes, 38 seconds
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Ep. 1569 Murray Rothbard and the Betrayal of the American Right

The Betrayal of the American Right is a book that appeared more than a decade after the death of its author, Murray N. Rothbard, known in his lifetime as "Mr. Libertarian." I had the privilege of writing the introduction to the book when it was finally released, after having circulated throughout liberty circles for many years in unpublished form. Here is the closest thing we will ever get to a Rothbard memoir, and there's plenty of history of libertarianism and conservatism in here, too.
1/15/202027 minutes, 6 seconds
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Ep. 1568 Scott Horton on the Killing of Soleimani

The strike that took out Iranian general Qasem Soleimani was cheered by a great many Americans, including some who ordinarily speak out against the U.S. government's foreign interventions. If this wasn't a righteous killing, what would be? Scott Horton joins me for perspective. Sponsor: Save yourself the time and hassle of going to the Post Office, and get discounts on postage, with Stamps.com. Get a four-week free trial plus free postage and a digital scale when you go to , click on the microphone at the top right of the screen, and type code WOODS.
1/14/202050 minutes, 36 seconds
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Ep. 1567 Jeff Deist on the Trouble with Libertarian Technocrats

Jeff and I talk about a much-discussed recent article by George Mason University's Tyler Cowen, which finds merit in the market system but insists we recognize and appreciate the value of the state. Well, we ain't doing it.
1/11/202028 minutes, 51 seconds
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Ep. 1566 The Trump Episode

Jeff Deist and I discuss the Trump phenomenon, the U.S. political establishment, and what a post-Trump Republican Party will look like.
1/10/202033 minutes, 49 seconds
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Ep. 1565 Decentralization and Secession: Jeff Deist on the Only Way Forward

When people have radically incompatible worldviews, is it sensible or humane to try to govern them all according to the same set of rules? Yet neither progressives nor conservatives stop to consider decentralization, the only approach that can possibly work. They're too busy jamming round holes into square pegs. Jeff Deist and I discuss the decentralist alternative.
1/9/202029 minutes, 46 seconds
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Ep. 1564 Jeff Deist on Libertarianism and Its Deformation

Jeff Deist week continues with this discussion of the fundamentals of libertarianism, and how it's been transformed into a bizarre mutation of its former self.
1/8/202030 minutes, 36 seconds