The Tom Woods Show

Sound money fund manager Larry Lepard talks sound money and America's future. Sponsors: Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Opening a franchise can be an easier way into business ownership: you have proof of concept, branding, and products or services all ready to go. Discover which of the many franchise opportunities is the best for you by downloading the free guide at: TomWoods.com/Franchise Book Discussed: The Big Print: What Happened to America and How Sound Money Will Fix It Show notes for Ep. 2609

The Libertarian Institute's Keith Knight joins me to discuss the important if controversial economist and philosopher Hans-Hermann Hoppe. Sponsors: Policy Genius: & Factor: Coupon Code: woods50off for 50% off your first box, plus free shipping. Guest's Website: The LIbertarian Institute Guest's Twitter: @an_capitalist Related Books: A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism The Economics and Ethics of Private Property Democracy, the God that Failed Economic Science and the Austrian Method Show notes for Ep. 2608

Donald Trump has criticized South African policy toward white farmers. Is he engaged in "conspiracy theory," or is there something to what he's saying? Ernest Roets joins us for a peek into life in present-day South Africa. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guest's Twitter: @ErnstRoets Show notes for Ep. 2607

We were warned that global population was spiraling out of control, but in fact most countries of the world are facing the opposite problem: a demographic collapse that will have many unpleasant repercussions. If you think you know the cause of this problem you don't: the standard explanations do not hold. My guest, Kevin Dolan, is trying to figure it out, and devise solutions. Sponsors: Trust & Will & Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Guest's Conference: The Natal Conference (use code WOODS to save 10%) Show notes for Ep. 2606

Philosophy professor Ed Feser joins us to discuss "ordo amoris," after the absurd controversy, which should never have arisen, over remarks by Vice President JD Vance that our first concern has to be toward people closest to us. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Persist SEO Guest's Books (Selected) Immortal Souls: A Treatise on Human Nature Five Proofs of the Existence of God Philosophy of Mind Aquinas Guest's Website Edward Feser Guest's Twitter: @FeserEdward Show notes for Ep. 2605

The Mises Institute's Ryan McMaken believes that in the long run a breakup of the United States is inevitable. He also argues: whatever short-term victories we may celebrate today, we still need to keep an eye on the long run and the issues we need to face there. Sponsors: Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Opening a franchise can be an easier way into business ownership: you have proof of concept, branding, and products or services all ready to go. Discover which of the many franchise opportunities is the best for you by downloading the free guide at tomwoods.com/franchise. Guest's Website: Mises.org Guest's Book: Breaking Away: The Case for Secession, Radical Decentralization, and Smaller Polities Links Mentioned: Your International Plan B Tom's Free Books Show notes for Ep. 2604

Dominic Frisby joins us to discuss the horrific issue of the Rotherham rape gangs in the UK, how they could have persisted for so long, and what they tell us about the viability of multiculturalism. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Persist SEO Guest's Video: Dominic Frisby as Judge Peter Rook QC Guest's Substacks: TheFlyingFrisby.com (financial) Frisbys.news (comedy) Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby Show notes for Ep. 2603

Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown and former Free State Project executive director Jeremy Kauffman join us to talk domestic policy, USAID, tariffs, and plenty more. (The Gaza announcement had not been made at the time of recording.) Sponsors: Bank on Yourself & CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guests' Twitter: @LibertyLockPod @jeremykauffman Show notes for Ep. 2602

Mark Sisson makes a compelling case that the promises made about running have not only failed to materialize, but that in fact running is a net minus for human health and should be replaced by walking. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Factor: Coupon Code: woods50off for 50% off your first box, plus free shipping. Book Discussed: Born to Walk: The Broken Promises of the Running Boom, and How to Slow Down and Get Healthy--One Step at a Time Guest's Twitter: @Mark_Sisson Show notes for Ep. 2601

Zach Weissmuller of Reason and Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible join us to supply the details of Ross Ulbricht's case and to respond to critics of Ross who opposed his pardon. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Virtual Storefronts & Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Guests' Websites: Reason.com BitcoinAudible.com Guests' Twitter: @TheAbridgedZach @TheGuySwann Show notes for Ep. 2600

Angela McArdle, until recently the Libertarian Party chair, shares the story of how the efforts of so many people over the years, coupled with Angela's own negotiations, resulted in the full pardon Donald Trump gave to Ross Ulbricht. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Factor: Coupon Code: woods50off for 50% off your first box, plus free shipping. Guest's Links: Libertarian Party Angela McArdle Free Roger Now Guest's Twitter: @RealAngelaMc Show notes for Ep. 2599

Historian Kevin Gutzman joins us to discuss the professional historical associations and other horrors. Sponsors: Federated Computer: Code: WOODS & Monetary Metals Guest's Website: KevinGutzman.com Show notes for Ep. 2598

Jack Hunter, an OG from the old days, joins us to discuss the connection between the Ron Paul Revolution and the good parts of the present moment. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & Policy Genius Guest's Publication: Rand Paul Review Show notes for Ep. 2597

Dan McCarthy of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute joins us to talk about what the next four years are likely to look like. Sponsors: Dave Loffredo lost 60 pounds and took eight inches off his waist thanks in large part to his fitness accountability group inside the Tom Woods School of Life. We're about much more than weight loss, of course. Give it a try at OneBuckTrial.com & Persist SEO Guest's Website: Modern Age: ModernAgeJournal.com Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist Show notes for Ep. 2596

Wanjiru Njoya joins us to discuss the seductive but wrongheaded idea of "social justice." (Ep. 2595 of the Tom Woods Show) Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Federated Computer: Code: WOODS Guest's Articles: https://mises.org/profile/wanjiru-njoya Guest's Twitter: @WanjiruNjoya Show notes for Ep. 2595

Left and right alike these days are convinced "capitalism" doesn't work because younger people face high costs and crappy jobs. Are we sure we're blaming the right thing? Gene Epstein joins us. Sponsors: Dave Loffredo lost 60 pounds and took eight inches off his waist thanks in large part to his fitness accountability group inside the Tom Woods School of Life. We're about much more than weight loss, of course. Give it a try at OneBuckTrial.com & Persist SEO Related Video: https://mises.org/podcasts/mises-u-2022/dirty-data-declining-labor-share-myths Guest's Website: The Soho Forum https://www.thesohoforum.org Guest's Twitter: @genesohoforum Show notes for Ep. 2594

It's been difficult to have an adult conversation on Ukraine and Russia, because anything other than the CIA line is treated as "Russian disinformation." Scott Horton joins us. Sponsors: Bank on Yourself & CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Book Discussed: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Support the Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/donate Scott's other Websites: https://scotthorton.org https://www.antiwar.com Show notes for Ep. 2593

JD Haltigan, who holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from the University of Miami in Florida, discusses the state of his profession as well as the state of American society. Sponsors: Factor: Get 50% off your first box, plus free shipping with code Woods50off Federated Computer: Your business can save a fortune on monthly software costs by switching to Federated Computer. And you can take another 30% off their already low prices when you use code WOODS at federated.computer Guest's Website: JDHaltigan.com Guest's Twitter: @JDHaltigan Show notes for Ep. 2592

Jason Rink, once known as "the most canceled filmmaker in America," just had his January 6th film American Shaman released on AppleTV. Times are changing.... Sponsors: Trust & Will: You don't want your loved ones dragged through expensive and lengthy legal proceedings after you're gone, and you definitely don't want the state making decisions for them. Trust and Will makes it extremely easy to draft your will and make your loved ones more secure. Take ten percent off and get free shipping at TrustAndWill.com/Woods The Tom Woods Cruise: Take one glorious week off from Clown World and join me for the vacation of a lifetime aboard the Tom Woods Cruise! Details at TomWoodsCruise.com Films Mentioned: American Shaman J6: A True Timeline Guest's Substack: Counterframe Show notes for Ep. 2591

David Stockman, director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, and who knows the details of the federal budget like few others, has written the definitive guide for the Department of Government Efficiency if it genuinely wants to cut spending. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & Persist SEO Guest's Website: David Stockman's Contra Corner Guest's Twitter: @DA_Stockman Show notes for Ep. 2590

Mises Institute president Tom DiLorenzo joins me for a chat about Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed: Sarah Plumley's "Rescue Your Children" course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at SarahPlumley.substack.com Persist SEO Guest's Website Mises Institute Event Mentioned: Mises Circle in Phoenix (featuring the Toms and Dr. Robert Malone). Take $15 off with code Woods25 Tom D's Talk: Axis of Evil Show notes for Ep. 2589

Skot Sheller joins us for a rundown. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed: Sarah Plumley's "Rescue Your Children" course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at SarahPlumley.substack.com Virtual Storefronts Guest's Twitter: @Bangershell11 Show notes for Ep. 2588

Dominic Frisby and I discuss how 2025 might be an opportunity for genuine change, on both a personal and social/political level. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed: Sarah Plumley's "Rescue Your Children" course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at SarahPlumley.substack.com CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guest's Substacks: TheFlyingFrisby.com (financial) Frisbys.news (comedy) Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby Show notes for Ep. 2587

Carl Benjamin joins us for a wide-ranging discussion of ideology, language, religion, rationalism, and plenty more. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed: Sarah Plumley's "Rescue Your Children" course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at SarahPlumley.substack.com CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Persist SEO Guest's Twitter: @Sargon_of_Akkad Guest's Website: LotusEaters.com Show notes for Ep. 2586

Dan McCarthy joins us for a review of the philosophical and institutional changes that American conservatism has undergone just in the past 10 years. Sponsors: Bitcoin Mentor & CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guest's Website: Modern Age: ModernAgeJournal.com Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist Show notes for Ep. 2585

Crystal Mangum finally admits, 18 years after ruining the reputations of several Duke lacrosse players, that they did not sexually assault her after all. William L. Anderson, who did so much valuable reporting on the case at the time, joins me to tell the full story. Sponsors: Bitcoin Mentor & CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guest's Website: Mises Institute Show notes for Ep. 2584

We've all heard about Russiagate, but do we know the details and what really happened? It's a more shocking story than you think, and Scott Horton is here to tell it. Sponsors: Blinkist & Policygenius Book Discussed: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Support the Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/donate Scott's other Websites: https://scotthorton.org https://www.antiwar.com Show notes for Ep. 2583

Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution, joins us to discuss "natural flavors," seed oils, and other health concerns, and what the order of priority should be. Sponsors: CrowdHealth & Bank on Yourself Guest's Books: - The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet - Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You - Sacred Cow: The Case for (Better) Meat Guest's Website: RobbWolf.com Show notes for Ep. 2582

Bob Murphy and I hosted the Contra Krugman podcast for five years, and today we do an honorary final episode in recognition of the retirement of Paul Krugman from his New York Times column. Sponsors: Blinkist & Factor: Code: WOODS50 Guest's Website: The Bob Murphy Show Guest's Twitter: @BobMurphyEcon Related Articles: - LvMI Power & Market article by Jonathan Newman - NYT Krugman blog post: And I was on the grassy knoll, too - NYT Krugman blog post: The Ponzi Thing - LvMI Mises Wire article by Bob Murphy Show notes for Ep. 2581

Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, joins me to discuss Syria, DOGE, the Trump appointments, and the profound influence of Ron Paul. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Ron Paul Curriculum Guest's Website: The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity Guest's Twitter: @DanielLMcAdams @RonPaulInstitut Show notes for Ep. 2580

Caitlin Long discusses the federal crackdown on banks serving the crypto industry, and what the future may hold. Sponsors: Factor: Code: WOODS50 & Persist SEO Guest's Twitter: @CaitlinLong_ Guest's Website: Custodia Bank Show notes for Ep. 2579

Michael Malice returns to discuss the cabinet, DOGE, and the health establishment, as well as plenty of other interesting stuff. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & Persist SEO Michael's Locals: http://michaelmalice.locals.com Michael's Twitter: @MichaelMalice Michael's Most Recent Book: The White Pill Show notes for Ep. 2578

Peter St. Onge joins us to discuss a wide variety of topics: income taxes vs. tariffs, what DOGE could accomplish, the collapse of the media, and what "end the Fed' really looks like. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Ron Paul Curriculum Guest's Twitter: @profstonge Guest's Substack: ProfStOnge.com Show notes for Ep. 2577

Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin promoter and investor, has been arrested in Spain and is set to be extradited by a U.S. regime whose procedure with him and whose arguments against him make obvious that he is being targeted for who he is rather than for what he is alleged to have done. It is urgent that we publicize his case. Steve Patterson and Robert Barnes join us. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & RonPaulHomeschool.com Help Roger: FreeRogerNow.org Book Mentioned: Hijacking Bitcoin: The Hidden History of BTC Robert Barnes' Website: 1776 Law Center Show notes for Ep. 2576

Almost no one knows the full story, but my guest, Ken McCarthy, was a key figure in shaping the way the World Wide Web eventually unfolded. Things could have gone a very different way, that would have been vastly worse for the cause of freedom. Sponsor: Blinkist Book Discussed: How the Web Won: The Inside Story of How a Motley Crew of Outsiders Hijacked the Information Superhighway and Struck a Blow for Human Freedom Guest's Website: KenMcCarthy.com Show notes for Ep. 2575

The great Scott Horton walks us through the forgotten history that brought us to the present situation with Russia and Ukraine. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Virtual Storefronts Book Discussed: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Support the Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/donate Scott's other Websites: https://scotthorton.org https://www.antiwar.com Show notes for Ep. 2574

Dr. Jonathan Shedler of the University of California at San Francisco joins us to discuss the problems that arise when random people declare themselves "therapists" and dish out platitudes to unsuspecting people, but also why, contrary to what many on the right think these days, there is legitimate benefit from psychotherapy, which amounts to promoting self-knowledge and realizing that things we don't know about ourselves can harm us. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Supporting Listeners Guest's Website: JonathanShedler.com Guest's Twitter: @JonathanShedler Show notes for Ep. 2573

There are so many aspects of the American regime that require our attention that I think most of us simply neglected the potential threats from what we laughingly call "public health." We sure can't do that anymore. Important Links Mentioned: Diary of a Psychosis: DiaryOfCovid.com The Tom Woods Cruise: TomWoodsCruise.com My Free Books: TomsFreeBooks.com Show notes for Ep. 2572

The great (and based) email marketing expert Ben Settle joins Paul Counts (who directs my mastermind programs with me) for this look into how Donald Trump accomplished the seemingly impossible. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & SupportingListeners.com Guests' Links: BenSettle.com The Tom Woods Mastermind The Tom Woods Cruise Show notes for Ep. 2571

My slogan these days is that the time for writing angry letters to the editor is over. It's time for action. Josh Abbotoy is doing precisely that, building livable communities where people can raise families without being assaulted by madness. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & Persist SEO Guest's Website: RidgeRunner USA Guest's Twitter: @Byzness Show notes for Ep. 2570

Nina Teicholz joins us to discuss the new dietary guidelines coming out of the USDA, the evidence against seed oils, and how there could be such systemic errors on a subject so crucial to human flourishing. Sponsors: Bank on Yourself & Factor: Code: WOODS50 Book Discussed: The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet Guest's Substack: Unsettled Science Guest's Twitter: @bigfatsurprise Show notes for Ep. 2569

Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss the election and what the next 4 years might look like, as well as what happens to Liz Cheney now. Sponsors: CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS & Policygenius Guest's Website: Modern Age: ModernAgeJournal.com Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist Show notes for Ep. 2568

Marc Lobliner of Tiger Fitness talks about the food pyramid, how much time you need in the gym, one thing you absolutely cannot sacrifice, and plenty more. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Blinkist Guest's Website: MarcLobliner.com Guest's Twitter: @MarcLobliner Show notes for Ep. 2567

Clint Russell and Cliff Maloney join us to discuss the significance of the Trump victory, the presumed Ross Ulbricht pardon, and what the future holds. Sponsors: Persist SEO: PersistSEO.com & SupportingListeners.com Clint's Website: Liberty Lockdown: https://libertylockdownpodcast.com Guests' Twitter Accounts: @LibertyLockPod @Maloney Show notes for Ep. 2566

Scott Horton, whose book Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine is on the verge of release, offers a helpful correction to the comic-book story of Ukraine and Russia that we read in the New York Times. Sponsors: SuperBeets Heart Chews & CrowdHealth Book Discussed: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Support the Libertarian Institute: LibertarianInstitute.org/Donate Scott's other Websites: ScottHorton.org AntiWar.com Show notes for Ep. 2565

The establishment warned us of a "population bomb" that would strain the planet's resources, but instead we're facing demographic free-fall in many parts of the world. Kevin Dolan and I discuss what it all means and what he's trying to do about it. Sponsors: Bitcoin Mentor: BitcoinMentor.io/Woods Persist SEO: PersistSEO.com Link Mentioned: OneBuckTrial.com Guest's Websites: Natal Conference: Natalism.org Exit: ExitGroup.us Guest's Twitter: @extradeadjcb Show notes for Ep. 2564

What makes the most sense in 2024? Sponsors: CrowdHealth & One Buck Trial Guest's Podcast: Part of the Problem Guests' Website: ComicDaveSmith.com Show notes for Ep. 2563

Following up major bump in the poles for Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has seen his own poll numbers rebound in recent weeks and he goes into election week with considerable momentum but still in a tight race. Dan McCarthy joins us to discuss. Sponsors: Policy Genius & Persist SEO Guest's Website: Modern Age Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist Show notes for Ep. 2562

Amy LePore, who has many years of experience in emergency services, joins us to discuss the failures of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Special Offer: WoodsHistory.com Guest's Website: Dissident Media Guest's Twitter: @DissidentMedia @ArchetypalDork Show notes for Ep. 2561

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: Blinkist & CrowdHealth Book Discussed: Progressive Myths Show notes for Ep. 2560