The Tom Woods Show

Brad Birzer has written an outstanding biography of one of the most important figures in the history of American conservatism. We discuss Kirk's sometimes rocky relationship with libertarianism, and his even rockier relationship with neoconservatism. Plus, key ideas, colorful personalities, and more.

Direct download: woods_11_16_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 9:03am EDT

Matt Ridley returns to the show to argue against the overwhelmingly dominant view that science requires government subsidy.

Direct download: woods_11_13_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 11:05am EDT

Adam Kokesh has a long and colorful history in the liberty movement. We'll talk about Adam's experiences, his ideas, his time in jail, how his approach has changed, and what he's up to now.

Direct download: woods_11_12_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 12:00pm EDT

The FOX Business Network carried the fourth Republican presidential debate last night (November 10, 2015), and Lew Rockwell and I are here, as usual, to share our thoughts!

Direct download: woods_11_11_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 12:41pm EDT

Dr. Mary Ruwart, whose book Healing Our World has converted a great many people to libertarianism, discusses hot-button issues, plus her experiences in the Libertarian Party and its prospects today.

Direct download: woods_11_10_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 11:44am EDT

ThinkProgress, the heresy-hunting thought-control site, lashed out at Ted Cruz last week for advocating some kind of tie between the dollar and gold. Cruz himself is not the issue; the issue is how terrible their article was. Their article is the bologna; the Tom Woods Show is the slicer.

Direct download: woods_11_09_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 11:19am EDT

Today I discuss some fantastic material from Thomas Sowell's new book Wealth, Poverty, and Politics: An International Perspective. Plus, responses to my discussion with Matt Zwolinski on whether libertarians should favor a basic income guarantee.

Direct download: woods_11_06_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 12:56pm EDT

Austrian economics is accused of being unscientific because it does not derive economic laws using the methods of the natural sciences. Does that make the Austrians dogmatic and unreasonable? We tackle this question today.

Direct download: woods_11_05_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 11:11am EDT

Stand-up comedian and libertarian Dave Smith discusses libertarianism and comedy, and how he's opened minds through his material. Plus, comedy vs. political correctness, and more!

Direct download: woods_11_04_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 4:21pm EDT

It's under the radar, but there's been more state-level pushback against the federal government this year than at any time since the creation of the Tenth Amendment Center. Pushing back on what? Surveillance, drones, license-plate tracking, the drug war, police militarization, the NSA, the FDA, hemp, guns, and more. Check it out!

View the full show notes: http://tomwoods.com/525

Direct download: woods_11_03_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 11:12am EDT