Tue, 23 December 2014
In this episode I offer some tips for becoming a better writer. Hope they help! Author Mentioned Thomas Sowell archive Related Episode Ep. 234: All About Publishing Special Offer If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book — Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion — is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com.
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Mon, 22 December 2014
Find out about the best, and typically overlooked, music of 2014 in this great discussion with Brad Birzer! Guest’s Websites Progarchy (Brad is editor-at-large)
The Imaginative Conservative Episodes Mentioned Ep. 110: The First Money Bomb (Steve Hogarth)
Ep. 74: The Episode of the Year (Brad Birzer)
Ep. 3: Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson (you can hear the raw sound of the early episodes on this one) Articles Mentioned “Hit by a White Car: The Best 8 Albums of 2014,” by Brad Birzer
Brad’s discussion of the new Pink Floyd album Brad’s Top 8 Albums of 2014 Cosmograf, Capacitor
John Bassett, Unearth
Fire Garden, Sound of Majestic Colors
Tin Spirits, Scorch
Fractal Mirror, Garden of Ghosts
Andy Tillison Multiplex, Electronic Sinfonia No. 2
Salander, Stendec
Newspaperflyhunting, Iceberg Soul Other Albums Mentioned Big Big Train, English Electric Full Power
Yes, Going for the One
Jethro Tull, Thick as a Brick
Ian Anderson, Thick as a Brick 2
Ian Anderson, Homo Erraticus
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Fri, 19 December 2014
Projects Mentioned Episode Mentioned Ep. 110: The First Money Bomb (Steve Hogarth) Special Offers Here are 26 reasons to adopt Ron Paul’s homeschool curriculum today (and 4 not to). Sign up through this link and I’ll send you a FREE 10-lesson bonus course on the foundations of liberty, in time for the 2015-2016 academic year! Just drop me a line once you’ve signed up and I’ll get it to you. We’ve just added our twelfth course at LibertyClassroom.com! Learn the history and economics they didn’t teach you, from professors you can trust and in courses you can listen to anywhere. Take 30% off a year’s subscriptionwith coupon code SHOW (all caps).
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Thu, 18 December 2014
Host of This Presentation The Free State Project Book Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century Resource Mentioned NullificationFAQ.com Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book — Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion — is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, atTomWoodsAudio.com. Black Friday pricing for gift subscriptions to LibertyClassroom.com is still in effect, for Tom Woods Show listeners only. Take 50% off our 12-course bundle — perfect for that liberty lover on your list. The link with the special pricing is LibertyClassroom.com/secret.
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Wed, 17 December 2014
About the Guest Mark Thornton is a senior fellow at the Mises Institute, and teaches economics at Auburn University. Article Discussed "The War on Drugs Was Born 100 Years Ago," by Mark Thornton Books by the Guest The Quotable Mises
The Economics of Prohibition
Tariffs, Blockades, and Inflation: The Economics of the Civil War (with Robert Ekelund) Guest's Twitter @DrMarkThornton Related Episode Ep. 204: A Judge Against the Drug War? (Judge Jim Gray) Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book — Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion — is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com. Get discounted pricing on web hosting from Bluehost through this link. Past the beginner stage and need something better? I recommend WP Engine, which I use for TomWoods.com! Disclosure: some of the above are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission and you help out the Tom Woods Show when you click on them and place an order.
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Tue, 16 December 2014
About the Guest Michael Malice is an author and ghostwriter, and appears regularly on The Independents on FOX Business. Articles Discussed “Why Conservatives Should Oppose the Police,” by Michael Malice
“Why I’ve Never Respected the Police,” by Michael Malice Guest’s Website MichaelMalice.com Guest’s Twitter @MichaelMalice Related Episode Ep. 145: Private Police? (Bruce Benson) Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book — Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion — is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com. Need inexpensive web hosting? Get discounted pricing on Bluehost throughthis link. Past the beginner stage and need something better? I recommendWP Engine, which I use for TomWoods.com! Disclosure: some of the above are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission and you help out the Tom Woods Show when you click on them and place an order.
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Mon, 15 December 2014
Article Discussed “$2 Gas Is the Worst Thing to Happen to America,” by Mark Morford About the Guest Robert P. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in economics from New York University. He is the author of numerous books (see below), including study guides to Ludwig von Mises’ Human Action (study guide here) and The Theory of Money and Credit (study guide here), and Murray Rothbard’s Man, Economy, and State (study guide here). Links/Topics Mentioned On Oil and Gas Production Under Obama (see chart at that link)
Will Fuel Economy Mandates Increase Car Company Profits? (in the second half of this article Bob reviews the issue of fuel-economy standards and auto fatalities) Guest’s Blog Free Advice Books by the Guest Lessons for the Young Economist (free textbook; click here for a free teacher’s manual) Chaos Theory (available free) Understanding Bitcoin (with Silas Barta; available free) The Politically Incorrect Guide to Capitalism (also available as an audiobook) The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Great Depression and the New Deal (also available as an audiobook)
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Fri, 12 December 2014
Scott Horton joins Tom to discuss the recently released torture report.
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Thu, 11 December 2014
There’s more to education than formal schooling. It’s time to embrace better, more effective, and more humane models of education, says Brett Veinotte. About the Guest Brett Veinotte is the host and editor of the School Sucks Project and podcast. He has worked in private education in various capacities for a dozen years. Guest’s Website School Sucks Project and YouTube channel Guest’s Twitter @SchoolSucksShow Mentioned in This Episode The Free State Project Related Book Ron Paul, The School Revolution: A New Answer for Our Broken Education System. Related Episodes Ep. 131: The Libertarian Homeschooler (Ana Martin)
Ep. 62: Separating School and State (Sheldon Richman) My Education Projects Ron Paul Curriculum (RPC)
My RPC Courses A La Carte
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Wed, 10 December 2014
When we consider the significance of the abolition of slavery, a ubiquitous and seemingly entrenched institution, it's surprising how little many of us know about how it actually happened. Jim Powell shares the story with us! Issues Discussed - Why the abolition of slavery was so peaceful in Britain
- The three essential precursors to the abolition of slavery in Britain
- Why it would have been better, in Powell's words, to "let the [American] South go"
- The abolition of slavery in Haiti and Brazil
- Why peaceful strategies against slavery yielded better long-run outcomes
- Jim's current project, a vast historical study of how the free society came about
About the Guest Jim Powell is a senior fellow of the Cato Institute and the author of numerous books, including FDR's Folly, Wilson's War, and Bully Boy: The Truth About Theodore Roosevelt's Legacy. Book Discussed Greatest Emancipations: How the West Abolished Slavery. Special Offers Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They've agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link. If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com.
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Tue, 9 December 2014
So the Democrats are for peace and the Republicans are for war, huh? Then why is the Democrats' leading candidate a consistent hawk? Kelly Vlahos and I discuss the real Hillary Clinton in this episode. About the Guest Kelley Vlahos has spent the last 14 years as a reporter and columnist in Washington, D.C. Currently, she is a contributing editor for The American Conservative magazine and long-time political writer for FOXNews.com. Article Discussed Kelley Vlahos, "The Military-Industrial Candidate." Guest's Website KelleyVlahos.com Guest's Twitter @KelleyBVlahos Special Offers At TomWoods.com I use WP Engine for website hosting, because it's absolutely reliable: I don't deal with slow speeds or mysterious ten-hour outages. Take $25 off your first three months of hosting with coupon code ARTOFBLOG. Click here to get started. If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com. Disclosure: Several of these links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase these services. I don't recommend anything I don't have experience with myself, though, or that I'm not convinced you'll benefit from as well.
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Mon, 8 December 2014
Issues Discussed About the Guest Connor Boyack is the author of several books and the president of the Libertas Institute, a public-policy think-tank based in Utah. Book Discussed Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them. Connor also has a special site for the book. [audiobook url="http://www.TomWoodsAudio.com" class=""] Some Other Books by the Guest The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law (children's book incorporating the ideas in Frederic Bastiat's book The Law)
Latter-Day Liberty
Latter-Day Responsibility Guest's Website Connor's Conundrums Special Offers Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They've agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link. Connor and I have both benefited from Elance, where we've found freelancers in the U.S. and around the world who have been able to help us on jobs large and small. I first learned about Elance from Steve Bierfeldt of Live Smart Not Hard, and I now swear by it. Check it out! Disclosure: Several of these links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase these services. I don't recommend anything I don't have experience with myself, though, or that I'm not convinced you'll benefit from as well.
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Fri, 5 December 2014
What a pleasure to be joined once again by David Stockman! I strongly urge you to visit his blog and check out his latest book, The Great Deformation (see below). Issues Discussed - Financial reporters whose articles take Keynesianism as an unstated starting point
- Is the apparent Chinese prosperity real?
- If China’s economy suffers a reversal, how would this affect the American consumer and economy?
- Why did a Harvard professor recently urge the abolition of cash?
- How can Paul Krugman claim that nonexistent “austerity” failed, but not think Japan’s experiment in Keynesianism failed?
- What’s the story in Japan?
About the Guest David Stockman, a former member of the U.S. Congress, served as chairman of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan (1981-1985). Following a subsequent career on Wall Street, Stockman opened his own private equity fund company, Heartland Industrial Partners, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Book David Stockman, The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America. Articles Mentioned Guest’s Website David Stockman’s Contra Corner Related Episodes Ep. 291: Japan: Failed Keynesian Experiment (Bob Murphy)
Ep. 66: David Stockman on Krugman, the Fed, and the Future (related because at the end I ask Stockman about his views on taxes, which you may wonder about after reading one of the articles above) Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book — Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion — is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, atTomWoodsAudio.com. Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They’ve agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link.
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Thu, 4 December 2014
Everyone's talking about income inequality, and I thought this article by Robert Higgs -- "Nineteen Neglected Consequences of Income Redistribution" -- was worth an episode's worth of commentary. Here are the resources for today's episode: Books Mentioned Frederick Bastiat, The Law. At this link you can get a free e-book edition or buy the print version. David Beito, From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State. Connor Boyack, The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law. This is a children's book that conveys the ideas of Bastiat's classic work. Charles Murray, In Pursuit: Of Happiness and Good Government. Thomas Woods, Rollback. Previous Episodes Mentioned Ep. 286: Who Creates Jobs? (George Reisman)
Ep. 256: The Truth About the Fast-Food Protests (Diana Furchtgott-Roth)
Ep. 237: Why Are We So Rich? (Deirdre McCloskey)
Ep. 150: Teaching Liberty to Kids (Connor Boyack)
Ep. 53: Before the Welfare State? (David Beito) Episodes on Health Care Ep. 254: What's Wrong with Health Care (Colin Gunn)
p. 193: Affordable Health Care in the Age of Obamacare (Sean Parnell)
Ep. 191: Market Medicine (Charles Sauer)
Ep. 147: Obamacare and Medicare: A Physician's View (Jane Orient) Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com. I'm designing courses for Ron Paul's homeschool curriculum. Here are 26 reasons to adopt this program today (and 4 not to). If you do sign up, do so through this link and I'll send you a FREE 10-lesson bonus course on the foundations of liberty, in time for the 2015-2016 academic year! Just drop me a line once you've signed up and I'll get it to you. (And if you'd like my courses a la carte, without joining the Ron Paul program, you can get them at TomWoodsHomeschool.com.)
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Wed, 3 December 2014
Nick Giambruno, senior editor of InternationalMan.com, a Doug Casey publication, joined me to discuss international diversification, and why it isn't just for investments or for the rich. Some topics discussed: - What's the tax secret about living in Puerto Rico?
- Why is Doug Casey interested in Argentina, of all places?
- Should you have a second passport, a foreign bank account, etc.?
- Has the list of desirable countries been fluid?
- What is a corporate inversion, and why is the left up in arms about it?
- What happened to the world-famous Swiss banks?
- How can someone go about pursuing these strategies?
Here's a link to the Puerto Rico documentary Nick mentioned. Previous Episode Mentioned Ep. 64: Doug Casey on the World Special Offers Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They've agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link. If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out, and get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com.
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Mon, 1 December 2014
In the course of today's episode I mentioned a number of books I consider indispensable. Here are a few of them: The Revolution: A Manifesto, by Ron Paul. This is a good one for beginners. It has a good track record as a proselytizing device. It's what I recommend you give to someone who has indicated some interest in our ideas. The Problem of Political Authority: An Examination of the Right to Coerce and the Duty to Obey, by Michael Huemer. Don’t let the dull title fool you. This book is comprehensive, original, exciting, and very convincing. It is a relentless assault, by a philosopher, on the standard arguments for government. Not one of them is left standing. The Economics and Ethics of Private Property, by Hans-Hermann Hoppe. This book blew me away when I first read it. Its title makes it sound dull. It is one of the most intellectually exciting books I have ever read. The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution. Even if you don't care about the Constitution, or if you're a Spoonerite, or whatever, this is an excellent example of a book that is (1) packed with information, and (2) leaves the standard narrative in shreds. Civil Rights: Rhetoric or Reality? Possibly Thomas Sowell's most underrated book. I hear people talk about several of his other titles all the time, but I never hear this one mentioned. This one is 140 pages long, with big print. It contains more information and more devastating analysis than most books three times that length. For my full list of indispensable books, visit my Resources page (where I've also archived those "resource pages" you longtime followers will recall from some of my YouTube videos). On the Tom Woods Show I try to squeeze as much information out of my guests as I can in 25-30 minutes, so that my listeners will consider their time well spent. So the book I made out of the episodes from 2013 is packed with information and arguments you can use on a whole host of issues. Plus, it's free! I also mentioned audiobooks. I was a latecomer to this. I sometimes listen to Mises Institute material while driving, but I can also appreciate a good audiobook if it's really packed with information. Remember that you're entitled to one free audiobook viaTomWoodsAudio.com (they have a bunch of my books, including my latest, Real Dissent, which I recorded myself). For the rest of my suggestions, click on one of the buttons above to listen to today's show! Previous Episodes Mentioned Ep. 243: Why Arguments for Government Don't Work (Michael Huemer) Ep. 100: Are There Good Arguments for the State? (Michael Huemer) Special Offer The designers of the new TomWoods.com, Studio 1 Design, are offering Tom Woods Show listeners 10% off any design project via this link.
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