Radio Rothbard

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Marcel Gautreau to discuss the situation unfolding in Haiti. The three discuss the history of US involvement, the propaganda game, and Washington's true aims in its foreign policy.Discussed on the Show "American Policies Only Make Haiti Worse" by Marcel Gautreau https://Mises.org/RR_178_A"How State Intervention Fueled Haiti's Descent into Chaos" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_178_B"Now's a Great Time to Stop Meddling in Haiti" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_178_CFollow Marcel Gautreau on TwitterSubscribe to Marcel's SubstackWin a Free Admission to the Human Action Conference: https://Mises.org/RRraffleClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this week's Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop reflect on the fourth anniversary of the political response to covid and discuss if any meaningful lessons were learned, could something similar could happen again, and why it is right to still be furious with the tyranny American's experienced from a variety of fronts.Discussed on the Show "Covid Showed Us Who Really Rules America" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_177_A"Modern Medicine’s Great Controversy" by Peter McCullough, MD: https://Mises.org/RR_177_B"The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State" by Aaron Kheriaty, MD: https://Mises.org/RR_177_CClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Senior Fellow Mark Thornton to debunk political talking points confusing the stock market with the real economy, and the dangers lurking beyond the regime's economic propaganda.Discussed on the Show "Minor Issues: The Fed vs. the Real Economy" by Mark Thornton: https://Mises.org/RR_176_A"Minor Issues: Anti-Wild Cards" by Mark Thornton: https://Mises.org/RR_176_BClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Connor O'Keeffe talk about how the US government has punished Julian Assange for revealing American war crimes and corruption. Discussed on the Show "The Outrageous Persecution of Julian Assange" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_175_AClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk with Jane Johnson about why the feds will never pay down the debt. Instead, they have two choices: rampant inflation or default. Discussed on the Show "The Federal Mega-Debt is Here to Stay" by Jane L. Johnson: Mises.org/RR_174_AClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Doug French to discuss the health of US banks, the specific dangers of commercial real estate debt, and the risks of industry consolidation. Discussed on the Show  "The Fed Claims the Banking System is "Sound and Resilient." The Banks' Balance Sheets Say Otherwise" by Douglas French: Mises.org/RR_173_A "The Fed Prepares for a Bank Crisis While Telling Americans the Economy is Strong" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_173_B Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop do a recap of Ryan's debate at LibertyCon on the question of national divorce. Tho and Ryan address some of the libertarian arguments against secession, as well as the larger divide between libertarians like David Boaz and Rothbardians on matters of voluntary association. Discussed on the Show  Ryan's debate — Will a National Divorce Lead to More Individual Liberty?: Mises.org/RR_172_A "Anarchism and Radical Decentralization Are the Same Thing" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_172_B David Boaz speech clip: Mises.org/RR_172_C Grab a copy of Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities by Ryan McMaken. Use Promo Code RothPod: Mises.org/RR_172_D Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the growing tensions between the State of Texas and the Biden administration. The two evaluate the situation today, what we should expect in the near future, and what its lasting ramifications could be for the regime.  Discussed on the Show  "It's Biden vs. Texas, and Texas Is Right" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_171_A "The Establishment Is Unmasking Itself" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_171_B "Reaping What You Sow: The American Regime in Chaos" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_171_C Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Institute Fellow Jonathan Newman to discuss economic fake news, featuring a cameo by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. Also, sign up today for our special Radio Rothbard raffle for a free entry into our 2024 Human Action Conference, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Ludwig von Mises's masterpiece. Mises.org/RRraffle. Discussed on the Show  "Selena Gomez Explains To Taylor Swift How The Federal Reserve Creates Boom And Bust Cycles Through Manipulation Of Interest Rates And Fiat Currency" by The Babylon Bee: Mises.org/RR_170_A "Krugman's New Favorite Inflation Expectations Measure" by Jonathan Newman: Mises.org/RR_170_B "Taking Money Back (Part I)" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_170_C "Fractional Reserve Banking (Part II)" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_170_D "How to Free Ourselves from Government Money (Part III)" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_170_E Claim your free Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the results of the Iowa Caucuses. What does Trump's overwhelming win mean for American politics, and what is the future for candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis? Also, did anyone know Asa Hutchinson was still around? Ryan and Tho discuss this and more. Claim your free Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss immigration. While many libertarians have adopted an absolutist open borders position on immigration, there are a number of other factors that should be considered. Ryan and Tho look at the case of small states and the issues raised by government intervention. "Why Open Borders Don't Work for Small Countries" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_168_A "Mises on Nationalism, the Right of Self-Determination, and the Problem of Immigration" by Joseph T. Salerno: Mises.org/RR_168_B Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Economist Daniel Lacalle joins Ryan and Tho to talk about how central banks are engineering more zombie companies, higher inflation, and a "private sector recession," all hiding behind misleading and bullish aggregate data.  Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On the final Radio Rothbard of 2023, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Patrick Newman. At a recent Mises event, Newman made some bold predictions about the Federal Reserve's actions in 2024, some of which already look to becoming true. The three talk about what may be on the table for the new year for the economy, politics, and foreign affairs. "Are We Headed for a Recession in 2024?" by Patrick Newman: Mises.org/RR_166_A Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mark Thornton to discuss Jerome Powell's most recent announcement. As the Fed signals its potential for a policy pivot, other members of the FOMC are sending other signals. What does this mean for monetary policy, the dollar, and the performance of the real economy? Thornton is here to answer these questions and more. "Will Powell's Pivot Bail Out Biden?" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_165_A "The Money Supply Continues its Biggest Collapse Since the Great Depression" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_165_B "The Fed Brings Christmas Early to Wall Street" by Peter St. Onge: Mises.org/RR_165_C Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss ideas for states to consider going into 2024. With faith in the federal government dropping across the country, Ryan and Tho identify meaningful steps states can pursue to help decentralize political power. Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Dr. Gilbert Berdine, an associate professor of medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and an affiliate of the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University. In 2020, Dr. Berdine was warning about efficacy and risks claims being made over covid vaccines, which are at the forefront of a recent lawsuit by the State of Texas against Pfizer. Ryan and Tho discuss the case with Dr. Berdine, as well as the lessons learned from the government's response to covid and what is fueling the authoritarian capture of the American medical industry. "What the Covid Vaccine Hype Fails to Mention" by Gilbert Berdine: Mises.org/RR_163_A "United Kingdom Mortality Data by Age Group and Vaccination Status: Looking at Vaccine Effectiveness" by Gilbert Berdine: Mises.org/RR_163_B "Real Scientific Inquiry Requires Dissent. But That's Not What the CDC and JAMA Want." by Gilbert Berdine: Mises.org/RR_163_C "Can Austrian Economics Save Medicine?" by DR. MICHEL ACCAD: Mises.org/RR_163_D Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan McMaken and Benjamin Seevers examine the reasoning behind efforts to destroy Americans' right to sell land to foreign nationals, especially the Chinese. It seems some think that Chinese nationals' ownership of 0.03% of American farmland is a big problem.  "Arkansas' Attack on Chinese-Owned Property Is Reckless and Crony-Driven" by Benjamin Seevers: Mises.org/RR_162_A "Should We Allow U.S. Land To Be Sold to the Chinese?" by Walter Block: Mises.org/RR_162_B "Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land – The Latest Numbers" by Daniel Munch: Mises.org/RR_162_C Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the aftermath of Javier Milei's election in Argentina. The two discuss the value Milei's victory has for libertarianism and Austrian economics, the challenges he immediately faces, and what steps are necessary for him to turn a winning campaign into an impactful presidency.  "The United States Needs Its Own Javier Milei" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_161_A "An Anarchist’s Pragmatic Plan of Government for Argentina" by Manuel García Gojon: Mises.org/RR_161_B "A Statement on Javier Milei from Spanish Libertarians" by Jesús Huerta de Soto & Philipp Bagus: Mises.org/RR_161_C "Rothbard, Milei and the New Right in Argentina" by Fernando Chiocca: Mises.org/RR_161_D Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, an economic fellow with the Heritage Foundation and frequent Mises Wire author. With the costs of financing the national debt now exceeding the costs of military spending and major social programs, Peter explains why government spending is now a crisis the regime can't ignore.  "Sovereign Debt is Eating the World" by Peter St. Onge: Mises.org/RR_160_A "There's No Easy Way Out of This Debt Spiral" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_160_B ProfStOnge.com Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Mises Institute president Thomas DiLorenzo joins Ryan and Tho to discuss the moralistic claims behind American foreign policy. These claims intensified with the American Civil War and became a creed of American nationalists by the twentieth century. With the rise of the global dollar and dollar hegemony, America's foreign crusades became ever larger and more frequent.  "False Virtue: The Life and Death of 'American Exceptionalism'" by Thomas J. DiLorenzo: Mises.org/RR_159_A Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Joseph Solis-Mullen of the Libertarian Institute to discuss his new book, The Fake China Threat and Its Very Real Danger. Joseph debunks some of the most prominent myths about China, provides historical context for modern tensions, and outlines the real threats the "China myth" poses to Americans. "So Much Hot Air: The (Fake) China Threat Strikes Again!" by Joseph Solis-Mullen: Mises.org/RR_158_A "Taking Notes out of Rothbard’s Taiwan Playbook" by Joseph Solis-Mullen: Mises.org/RR_158_B The Fake China Threat and Its Very Real Danger by Joseph Solis-Mullen Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

It's about much more than just price inflation. Ryan and Jonathan Newman look at the many ways that America's central bank causes economic chaos while making us poorer and more unequal.  Check out the lectures from Supporters Summit Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the consequences of the Hamas-Israeli War may have on Americans. Looking at lessons from the War on Terror and other military conflicts, Ryan and Tho consider the economic costs, threats to personal liberty, and dangers of escalation that could lead to direct US involvement. "Falling Military Recruitment Is Another Sign of Waning Faith in the Regime" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_156_A "The US Military Is Laying the Groundwork to Reinstitute the Draft" by Zachary Yost: Mises.org/RR_156_B "As the Pentagon Fails Another Audit, Congress Wants to Spend Even More on 'Defense'" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_156_C Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho Bishop is joined by Connor O'Keeffe to discuss their thoughts on the conflict between Hamas and Israel and whether Americans have learned any lessons from the War on Terror. "Hamas, Israel, and the Collapse of the Fiat Global Order" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_155_A "Is It Just War or Unjustified Slaughter of Innocents?" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_155_B "Get the US Out of the Middle East" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_155_C Supporters Summit Auction Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the historic end to Kevin McCarthy's run as Speaker of the House. The two discuss the budget debates that led to the conflict between McCarthy and Matt Gaetz, the impact it may have on future spending battles and Ukraine funding, and whether it will have any lasting impact on how the uniparty operates in DC. "The House Showdown: Separating Truth from Outright Falsehoods" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_154_A "DC Seeks to Destroy Those Who Say the Obvious: America’s Fiscal Crisis is Here" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_154_B Get your free book at Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop take a look at "classical liberalism," a term that has come to mean a variety of different things in recent years. What is the history of classical liberalism? Is classical liberalism distinct from radical libertarianism? Is it ultimately a moderate form of leftism? Ryan and Tho address these questions and more during the Mises Institute's Fall Fundraising Campaign. If you're a fan of Radio Rothbard, you can get a copy of Ten Economic Myths by Murray Rothbard with a fall donation at Mises.org/RR5  Get your free book at Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by economist Mark Thornton to take a look at why so many economists keep telling us the economy is in great shape. Get your free book at Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the domestic costs of 9/11 and its continuing impact on Americans. The two discuss articles they wrote this week about how the events sowed the seeds of the current regime, how it reversed the trajectory of rising government skepticism in the 90s, and the need for accountability still to this day. Recommended Reading "Three Reasons Why Military Recruitment Is in Crisis" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_151_A "America Since 9/11: 22 Years of Lies and Despotism" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_151_B "Lew Rockwell's Prophetic Warning About 9/11" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_151_C Get your free book at Mises.org/RothPodFree   Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at county and city-level secession movements and what it means for political self-determination. In a recent article, Ryan McMaken highlighted renewed calls for Staten Island to secede from New York City, but other recent examples include attempts by taxpayers in areas of Georgia and Alabama to break away from the control of mismanagement of local governments. Tho and Ryan look at the value these initiatives have, and the arguments used to try to stop them. Recommended Reading "Let Staten Island Secede!" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_150_A Download Anatomy of the State for free at Mises.org/Anatomy   Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the Chinese economy. While some of the left see China as a model for governing, those on the right often assume their rise relative to the US is inevitable. Ryan and Tho look at the recent challenges to the Chinese economy.  Recommended Reading "The Chinese Economy: Market Socialism with Chinese Characteristics" by Antonio Graceffo: Mises.org/RR_149_A "China Enters the Doom Loop" by Peter St. Onge: Mises.org/RR_149_B Download Anatomy of the State for free at Mises.org/Anatomy   Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan and Tho examine how the US regime is in the midst of its latest panic over public faith in the state's legitimacy. This is why we keep hearing about misinformation, insurrection and "threats to democracy."  Recommended Reading "'Antidemocratic' Just Means 'Something the Regime Doesn't Like.'" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_148_A "Seditious Conspiracy Is Not a Real Crime" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_148_B "The State Protects Itself While Crime against Ordinary People Surges" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_148_C "Fewer than Half of Violent Crimes Are Solved in America" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_148_D Download Anatomy of the State for free at Mises.org/Anatomy   Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Summer Fellow Manuel Garcia Gojon to discuss the recent strong performance by Argentinian libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei. The three discuss the economic conditions of Argentina fueling the self-proclaimed anarcho-capitalist's political rise, what separates him from other populist figures, and some of his proposed policies - such as abolishing the country's central bank. Recommended Reading "Will Argentina's Next President Be a Rothbardian?" by Manuel García Gojon: Mises.org/RR_147_A "An Anarchist’s Pragmatic Plan of Government for Argentina" by Manuel García Gojon: Mises.org/RR_147_B Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Econ Bro, the founder of Nigerian Liberty, which offers seminars in Austrian economics in Nigeria. The three discuss the inflation crisis in Nigeria, the cultural consequences of rising prices in the country, and the costs of the state capture of its petrol industry. To learn more about Nigerian Liberty, visit NigerianLiberty.com. View Econ Bro's Substack at econbro.substack.com.   Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the latest indictment of Donald Trump. While many are exhausted with the theater of modern politics, DC's escalating attacks reveal the state's true anatomy. Any challenge to the state's legitimacy — like questioning an election — must be crushed. Recommended Reading "The United States vs. Donald J. Trump" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_145_A "If Congress Were Genuinely Interested in Democracy, They Would Welcome an Election Commission" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_145_B "Trump's Potential Legacy: 50 Million+ Enemies of the State" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_145_C "America's Elites—Not Trump—Are Responsible for Undermining American Democracy" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_145_D Download Anatomy of the State for free at Mises.org/Anatomy Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan and Tho take a close look at Rothbard's timeless takedown of state violence, Anatomy of the State, in this special live edition of Radio Rothbard, recorded at Mises University 2023.  Download Anatomy of the State for free at Mises.org/Anatomy New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Mark Thornton joins Ryan and Tho on Radio Rothbard to take a closer look at the state of the US dollar and how price inflation and economic crises are likely to play out in the months and years ahead.  New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho Bishop is joined by Mises Research Fellow Connor Mortell to talk about Connor's research project on energy policy. Tho and Connor push back against common narratives—even some promoted by libertarians—of fossil fuels and green energy and the necessity of keeping a human focus on energy policy. The Radio Rothbard mug is available in the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug: PROMO CODE RothPod for 20% off Recommended Resources "How Should We Regulate the Sun (Since Our Government Regulates Nearly Everything Else)?" by Connor Mortell: Mises.org/RR_142_A "Fossil Fuels Enable Us to Better Fight Fires and Other Environmental Disasters" by Connor Mortell: Mises.org/RR_142_B "Fossil Future with Alex Epstein" (Human Action Podcast): Mises.org/RR_142_C Fueling a Freer Future (Mises Institute Primer Series): Mises.org/RR_142_D Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.  

Ryan, Tho, and Kerry Baldwin take a look at why some politicians say they're "nationalists." Is nationalism a good thing or is it just another way to justify more government meddling in our lives?  New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

There are now more armed civilian federal agents than there are US Marines. These well-funded armies of federal enforcers from the alphabet agencies are there to be used against US citizens at the whims of federal policymakers. Every last one of them should be disarmed.  New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Ryan and Tho take a look at the legacy of Daniel Ellsberg's heroic leak of the Pentagon Papers and the evils of government secrecy. Modern leakers like Snowden, Manning, and Assange do important work educating voters and making the state more accountable. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Senior Editor Bill Anderson to discuss his recent article, "David French Gets to Sit with the Cool Kids at the NYT Lunch Table." Bill explains the transformation of French from a "cultural conservative" commentator to the preferred "classical liberal" of the elite. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "David French Gets to Sit with the Cool Kids at the NYT Lunch Table" by William L. Anderson: Mises.org/RR_138_A "Review: Sohrab Ahmari's New Attack on Laissez-Faire Liberalism" by Zachary Yost: Mises.org/RR_138_B ""Libertarian" Is Just Another Word for (Classical) Liberal" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_138_C "To Stop the Left, America Needs a Rothbardian Right" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_138_D Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the role statistics play in promoting the regime. Topics include some interesting differences in recently reported unemployment data, changes to inflation reporting over time, government withholding of various reports — including crime and money supply measures — as well as alternative measures Austrians use to better cut through state propaganda. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "Yet Another Month of Questionable Federal Jobs Data as 310,000 Fewer People Report Having Jobs" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_137_A "The "True" Money Supply: A Measure of the Supply of the Medium of Exchange in the U.S. Economy" by Joseph Salerno: Mises.org/RR_137_B "Does GDP Present an Accurate Picture of the Economy? Not Likely" by Frank Shostak: Mises.org/RR_137_C "World War I as Fulfillment: Power and the Intellectuals" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_137_D Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop take a revisionist Rothbardian lens to American history. Was the American revolution a good thing? Was Andrew Jackson better than Thomas Jefferson? Does a historical narrative really matter? Tune in for this and more! New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop tackle the debt ceiling debate. As negotiations continue in Washington, the corporate financial press is hard at work warning about the potential for disaster. Ryan and Tho cut through the nonsense to look at the real state of America's finances, potential ramifications in the short term, and US defaults of the past and the inevitable future.  New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "Three Lies They're Telling You about the Debt Ceiling" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_135_A "Yes, the US Government Has Defaulted Before" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_135_B Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

Veteran investigative journalist James Bovard joins Ryan and Tho to talk about the Durham Report and what it tells us about the media and the FBI. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "Durham proves that Hillary and the FBI tried to rig the 2016 election" by Jim Bovard (New York Post): Mises.org/RR_134_A "Democrats attack FBI whistleblowers — giving cover to the agency’s abuses" by Jim Bovard (New York Post): Mises.org/RR_134_A2 "The FBI Vetoed the 2016 Presidential Election" by Jim Bovard: Mises.org/RR_134_B "End the FBI" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_134_C "Yes, the FBI is America’s secret police" by Jim Bovard (The Hill): Mises.org/RR_134_D "The FBI’s Forgotten Criminal Record" by Jim Bovard: Mises.org/RR_134_E "Why the Worst Get on Top" by F. A. Hayek: Mises.org/RR_134_F Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about recent court cases involving defamation claims, justifying libertarian skepticism of the entire concept. As Ryan noted in a recent Wire article, the Dominion lawsuit in particular, is a particularly chilling case for free speech, with a taxpayer-funded company effectively silencing public critics. This, along with the recent Trump verdict, are an illustration of the continuing escalating weaponization of the court system for political ends. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "The Dominion Lawsuit against Fox News is Part of the War against Free Speech" by Ryan McMaken.: Mises.org/RR_133_A "The Alex Jones Verdict Shows the Danger of Defamation Laws" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_133_B "Lawsuits Are the Hitman of the State" by Brian Caplan Mises.org/RR_133_C Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the cancellation of Tucker Carlson's Fox News show and the similar treatment of Murray Rothbard by Bill Buckley. What does Tucker's cancelation mean for the growing anti-regime trends on the right, and why do "conservative" gatekeepers prefer the company of the left more than their audience? We look at this and more on this episode of Radio Rothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMug  For more on the history of the conservative movement, get your copy of Betrayal of the American Right by Murray Rothbard. Receive 20% off with coupon code RothPod at the Mises Store.  Also available as an audiobook. PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "Murray Rothbard, RIP" by William F. Buckley Jr.: Mises.org/RR_132_A "Frank Meyer's Fusionism and the Search for Consensus Among Conservatives" by Paul Gottfried: Mises.org/RR_132_B "NotCon 3 Video: The Failure of Fusionism" Mises.org/RR_132_C "Why Fox Fired Tucker: BlackRock, Replacement Theory, and the ADL" by Michael Rectenwald Mises.org/RR_132_D "Buckley Revealed" by Murray Rothbard Mises.org/RR_132_E Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

Ryan McMaken and Dr. Mark Thornton cover the state of the dollar as global reserve currency, and why employers are laying off more and more of their highest paid workers. PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Subscribe to Mark's weekly Minor Issues podcast at Mises.org/MinorIssues. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at common American history myths baked into government school curricula. While Republican governors have begun to prioritize removing "critical race theory" and other forms of modern "leftwing indoctrination" from textbooks, there are a number of historical episodes left unchallenged that all lead to a deification of state power and a celebration of progressive politics. PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off Recommended Reading "The Meat Packing Myth" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_130_A "Krugman's Hoover History" by Robert Murphy: Mises.org/RR_130_B "Why the 1787 Constitution Did Not Bring Republican Government to America" Mises.org/RR_130_C The Progressive Era by Murray Rothbard Mises.org/RR_130_D Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss recent reveals about new lows for the FBI. Ryan discusses new reports about the targeting of traditional Catholic churches and the history of the American Stasi, while Tho highlights new evidence about the role of federal agents in escalating January 6. Recommended Reading "The FBI’s Forgotten Criminal Record" by Jim Bovard: Mises.org/RR_129_A "Abolish the FBI" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_129_B Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.