The Tom Woods Show

A conversation about how to resist evil in an American context takes unexpected turns. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2362

Connor Boyack and Elijah Stanfield discuss the pitiful state of knowledge of U.S. history and what can be done about it. Sponsor: CrowdHealth Show notes for Ep. 2361

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: Monetary-Metals.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2360

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. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2359

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: Monetary-Metals.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2358

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: Monetary-Metals.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2357

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 TomWoods.com/Rocket. Show notes for Ep. 2356

In this potpourri episode covering a bunch of current topics I talk about the RFK Jr. candidacy and the reaction to it. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2355

Kevin Duffy joins us to discuss whether this is a passing issue or a serious problem. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2354

Gerard Casey, professor emeritus at University College, Dublin, answers this common criticism of libertarianism. Sponsors: CrowdHealth - JoinCrowdHealth.com/Woods 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: Monetary-Metals.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2353

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 DeleteMe.com/Woods, 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 StartMail.com/Woods. Show notes for Ep. 2352

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 DeleteMe.com/Woods, using code Woods. Show notes for Ep. 2351

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. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2350

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: Monetary-Metals.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2349

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: Monetary-Metals.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2348

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 OmahaSteaks.com and enter WOODS in the search bar to get all this for just $99.99. Show notes for Ep. 2347

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 OmahaSteaks.com and enter WOODS in the search bar to get all this for just $99.99. Show notes for Ep. 2346

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 OmahaSteaks.com and enter WOODS in the search bar to get all this for just $99.99. Show notes for Ep. 2345

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: https://www.monetary-metals.com/woods Policy Genius - https://www.policygenius.com Show notes for Ep. 2344

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 OmahaSteaks.com to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. Show notes for Ep. 2343

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 - JoinCrowdHealth.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2342

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 OmahaSteaks.com to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. Show notes for Ep. 2341

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 OmahaSteaks.com to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. Show notes for Ep. 2340

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 OmahaSteaks.com to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. Show notes for Ep. 2339

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. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2338

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 OmahaSteaks.com to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. Show notes for Ep. 2337

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 OmahaSteaks.com to take $30 off your order. Minimum order may be required. See site for details. Show notes for Ep. 2336

Entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his influences, the public health establishment, the drug war, the FBI, affirmative action, and much more. Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2335

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. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2334

There's only one permissible opinion on this subject, and Scott Horton sets fire to it. Show notes for Ep. 2333

Rachel Alexander joins me to discuss why it matters. Sponsor: CrowdHealth - Get your first 3 months for just $99/month at JoinCrowdHealth.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2332

Syndicated columnist Dan McCarthy thinks so. We also discuss Ron DeSantis and what course of action makes the most sense for him. Show notes for Ep. 2331

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. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2330

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. Sponsor: Converso Show notes for Ep. 2329

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: The Gray Lady Winked: How the New York Times' Misreporting, Distortions, and Fabrications Radically Alter History Sponsor: Blinkist Show notes for Ep. 2328

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. Show notes for Ep. 2327

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 JoinCrowdHealth.com Show notes for Ep. 2326

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: Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools Are Failing Today's Students Sponsor: Policy Genius Show notes for Ep. 2325

Steve Patterson and I discuss the world of ChatGPT and beyond, and what it portends for the human experience. Sponsor: Converso Show notes for Ep. 2324

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. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2323

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. Sponsor: Converso Show notes for Ep. 2322

Distinguished Jefferson and Madison biographer Kevin Gutzman discusses the sad state of our profession. Sponsor: Converso Show notes for Ep. 2321

Wanjiru Njoya of the law school at the University of Essex warns that the pursuit of "equality" ends in totalitarianism. Sponsors: Converso - ConversoApp.com Blinkist - Blinkist.com/Woods Show notes for Ep. 2320

Sarah Thompson discusses homeopathy as an alternative to the medical establishment with a skeptical but open-minded Tom. Sponsor: Converso - ConversoApp.com Show notes for Ep. 2319

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: Policy Genius Show notes for Ep. 2318

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 Show notes for Ep. 2317

"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 TomWoods.com/Date Documentary Premiere: TomWoods.com/Documentary Show notes for Ep. 2316

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. Sponsor: Persist SEO Show notes for Ep. 2315

Jeff Deist returns to discuss the weird, almost unreal America of 2023. Book Discussed: A Strange Liberty: Politics Drops Its Pretenses Show notes for Ep. 2314

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: TomWoods.com/Stu Show notes for Ep. 2313