The Tom Woods Show

There's a reason so many libertarians are Rush fans, and even if for some reason you don't care for their brand of music, you should know about them for the same of libertarian literacy. Brad Birzer, author of a new book on drummer and writer Neil Peart, joins me for a fantastic discussion!

Direct download: woods_10_14_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 2:37pm EDT

It's hard to get a lot of people to accept our critique of a longstanding institution like the Fed. Frankly, it's hard to get them to accept much of what we believe at all, given that for at least a dozen years they've been systematically taught the opposite. Maybe we're going about this wrong. My guest and I have a compelling discussion about what might work instead!

Direct download: woods_10_13_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 10:36am EDT

Pretty much, no. On the other hand, does this not ring a bell? A large group is exploited by a smaller group (a ruling class) that gets the larger group to believe that this exploitation is good and just and not exploitation at all; competition among the ruling class creates more concentration and centralization, and eventually, breakdown.

Direct download: woods_10_12_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 2:38pm EDT

The politically correct crowd believes differences in income and job placement among racial and ethnic groups must be accounted for by "discrimination." This claim is left in shreds after today's episode. I also discuss the so-called gender wage gap, and show it doesn't really exist. And quite a bit more.

Direct download: woods_10_09_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 10:18am EDT

Anarcho-socialists say property is a form of oppression, and that it introduces conflict into society. I say it minimizes conflict in society. Check out this great discussion with Nathan Fraser of LiveFreeFM!

Direct download: woods_10_08_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 11:11am EDT

The economy may be more competitive than ever, but entrepreneurs also have more resources and opportunities than ever. Business coach Tom Schwab and I talk about what today's entrepreneur needs to do: provide massive value, even before people buy. Sales and success follow from that. Non-entrepreneurs, this episode is for you, too!

Direct download: woods_10_07_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 1:29pm EDT

Today I cover a huge array of topics in a lively, fast-moving discussion with Richard Emmons of the Ron Paul Homeschooling Podcast. Some people had said I should do something like this for my 500th episode. Well, episode 505 is pretty close! The discussion is based on my 165-lesson Ron Paul Curriculum course Western Civilization from 1493 (more on which below).

Direct download: woods_10_06_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 12:55pm EDT

From the journey west to the Indian wars, Brad Birzer and I discuss the exciting history of the American West.

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Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 11:35am EDT

Portsmouth, New Hampshire has effectively banned Uber, the popular transportation service, but Christopher David, the Uber driver who joins us today, is among a number of Uber drivers engaged in civil disobedience against the ban.

Direct download: woods_10_02_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 7:27am EDT

Historian Kevin Gutzman joins us to discuss the Stamp Act, passed by the British Parliament 250 years ago this year, and what it meant for American history. Plenty of Patrick Henry, too.

Direct download: woods_10_01_2015_2.mp3
Category:Talk Radio -- posted at: 1:32pm EDT