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Radio Rothbard is a weekly podcast hosted by Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop. The show tackles politics, current events, culture, media, and the predatory state—all from an uncompromising Rothbardian perspective. Radio Rothbard is the weekly anti politics podcast you don't want to miss!
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the first presidential debate. The event was low on substance but high in significance, with a performance from Joe Biden so bad that not even MSNBC's Morning Joe could spin it away. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Regis…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss recent European elections, the apparent collapse of the British Conservative Party, and how inflation and immigration are influencing a new generation of voters. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Registration for the 2024 …
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Mark Thornton joins Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop to discuss the current state of the economy and what to expect as we near the election. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs …
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Institute Senior Editor Bill Anderson to discuss Donald Trump's conviction. Bill explains the tortured logic of the case and its lasting significance for the regime. Discussed on the Show “Don’t Listen to the Elites: Trump’s Conviction Is NOT a 'Victory' for the Rule…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Apprentice Liam McCollum, who was at last weekend's Libertarian Party National Convention. They discuss Donald Trump's presence at the event, what the LP nominee means for 2024, and the potential future of libertarian transactional politics. Discussed on the Show “To…
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Ryan and Tho and guest Karl Streitel talk about how the public school monopoly conditions students for obedience while failing to educate them. Discussed on the Show “Public Schools Have No Respect for the Students or Their Parents” by Karl Streitel: https://Mises.org/RR_187_A “Government Schools Are Propaganda Machines” by Karl Streitel: https://M…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss a recent op-ed from a trio of octogenarian former Republican senators lamenting the state of the GOP. Discussed on the Show “Between Trump and Biden, what should real Republicans do?” by John Danforth, William Cohen and Alan Simpson: https://Mises.org/RR_186_A “To Stop the Left,…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the media campaign around Joseph Stiglitz's new book, The Road to Freedom, which coincides with the birthday of one of his favorite targets: F.A. Hayek. Is Stiglitz, a past champion of Hugo Chavez, someone we should trust with his vision of true freedom? Discussed on the Show “C…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, a visiting fellow of the Heritage Foundation. As inflation remains high, even Washington's preferred jobs and economic growth measures are beginning to weaken, fueling fears of stagflation. Peter, Ryan, and Tho talk about what this means for Americans, its …
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss Renato Moicano's viral Mises moment and the backlash it received from pundit Sohrab Ahmari. Discussed on the Show "Six Graphs Showing Just How Much the Government Has Grown" by Ryan McMaken https://Mises.org/RR_182_A "Why You Should Read Ludwig von Mises" by Tho Bishop: https://…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Łukasz Dominiak, a Mises Fellow and Associate Professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland. He shares the unique history of Polish liberalism and why Poland has become a hotbed for libertarian scholarship. Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to fol…
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Senior Fellow Jörg Guido Hülsmann joins Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop to talk about his new book on the economics of generosity, charity, and abundance. This is a much-neglected field of economics that mainstream economists lack tools to explain. Discussed on the Show "Abundance, Generosity, and the State: An Inquiry into Economic Principles" by Hüls…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Marcel Gautreau to discuss the situation unfolding in Haiti. The three discuss the history of US involvement, the propaganda game, and Washington's true aims in its foreign policy. Discussed on the Show "American Policies Only Make Haiti Worse" by Marcel Gautreau https://M…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Senior Fellow Mark Thornton to debunk political talking points confusing the stock market with the real economy, and the dangers lurking beyond the regime's economic propaganda. Discussed on the Show "Minor Issues: The Fed vs. the Real Economy" by Mark Thornton: http…
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Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop, and Connor O'Keeffe talk about how the US government has punished Julian Assange for revealing American war crimes and corruption. Discussed on the Show "The Outrageous Persecution of Julian Assange" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_175_A Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard …
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Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk with Jane Johnson about why the feds will never pay down the debt. Instead, they have two choices: rampant inflation or default. Discussed on the Show "The Federal Mega-Debt is Here to Stay" by Jane L. Johnson: Mises.org/RR_174_A Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.o…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Doug French to discuss the health of US banks, the specific dangers of commercial real estate debt, and the risks of industry consolidation. Discussed on the Show "The Fed Claims the Banking System is "Sound and Resilient." The Banks' Balance Sheets Say Otherwise" by Dougl…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop do a recap of Ryan's debate at LibertyCon on the question of national divorce. Tho and Ryan address some of the libertarian arguments against secession, as well as the larger divide between libertarians like David Boaz and Rothbardians on matters of voluntary association. Discussed on t…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mises Institute Fellow Jonathan Newman to discuss economic fake news, featuring a cameo by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez. Also, sign up today for our special Radio Rothbard raffle for a free entry into our 2024 Human Action Conference, celebrating the 75th anniversary of L…
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Ryan and Zach review a new book on the basics of the "classical liberal" theory of international relations. Drawing on the work of Mises and Hayek, Edwin van de Haar's new IR book provides a useful and insightful summary of how a pro-freedom foreign policy differs from the usual foreign policy in Washington. Additional Resources "Human Nature and W…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the results of the Iowa Caucuses. What does Trump's overwhelming win mean for American politics, and what is the future for candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis? Also, did anyone know Asa Hutchinson was still around? Ryan and Tho discuss this and more. Claim your fre…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss immigration. While many libertarians have adopted an absolutist open borders position on immigration, there are a number of other factors that should be considered. Ryan and Tho look at the case of small states and the issues raised by government intervention. "Why Open Borders …
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Economist Daniel Lacalle joins Ryan and Tho to talk about how central banks are engineering more zombie companies, higher inflation, and a "private sector recession," all hiding behind misleading and bullish aggregate data. Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs a…
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On the final Radio Rothbard of 2023, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Patrick Newman. At a recent Mises event, Newman made some bold predictions about the Federal Reserve's actions in 2024, some of which already look to becoming true. The three talk about what may be on the table for the new year for the economy, politics, and foreign affa…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Mark Thornton to discuss Jerome Powell's most recent announcement. As the Fed signals its potential for a policy pivot, other members of the FOMC are sending other signals. What does this mean for monetary policy, the dollar, and the performance of the real economy? Thornt…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss ideas for states to consider going into 2024. With faith in the federal government dropping across the country, Ryan and Tho identify meaningful steps states can pursue to help decentralize political power. Claim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Roth…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Dr. Gilbert Berdine, an associate professor of medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and an affiliate of the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University. In 2020, Dr. Berdine was warning about efficacy and risks claims being made over covid vaccines, …
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Ryan McMaken and Benjamin Seevers examine the reasoning behind efforts to destroy Americans' right to sell land to foreign nationals, especially the Chinese. It seems some think that Chinese nationals' ownership of 0.03% of American farmland is a big problem. "Arkansas' Attack on Chinese-Owned Property Is Reckless and Crony-Driven" by Benjamin Seev…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the aftermath of Javier Milei's election in Argentina. The two discuss the value Milei's victory has for libertarianism and Austrian economics, the challenges he immediately faces, and what steps are necessary for him to turn a winning campaign into an impactful presidency. "The…
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Ryan and Zachary discuss the basics of Just War Theory and whether a "moral war" is possible. They also discuss the theory's origins in natural law, and how the theory relates to pacifism, wealth, and war crimes. Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES. Additional Resources "Get the US Out of the Middle East" by Ryan McMaken: Mis…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Peter St. Onge, an economic fellow with the Heritage Foundation and frequent Mises Wire author. With the costs of financing the national debt now exceeding the costs of military spending and major social programs, Peter explains why government spending is now a crisis the …
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Mises Institute president Thomas DiLorenzo joins Ryan and Tho to discuss the moralistic claims behind American foreign policy. These claims intensified with the American Civil War and became a creed of American nationalists by the twentieth century. With the rise of the global dollar and dollar hegemony, America's foreign crusades became ever large…
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It's about much more than just price inflation. Ryan and Jonathan Newman look at the many ways that America's central bank causes economic chaos while making us poorer and more unequal. Check out the lectures from Supporters Summit Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store.…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the consequences of the Hamas-Israeli War may have on Americans. Looking at lessons from the War on Terror and other military conflicts, Ryan and Tho consider the economic costs, threats to personal liberty, and dangers of escalation that could lead to direct US involvement. "Fa…
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Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups representing Ukrainians, Iraqis, Israelis, and others have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall. Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES. Additional Resources "Get the US Out of the Middle East" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Tho Bishop is joined by Connor O'Keeffe to discuss their thoughts on the conflict between Hamas and Israel and whether Americans have learned any lessons from the War on Terror. "Hamas, Israel, and the Collapse of the Fiat Global Order" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_155_A "Is It Just War or Unjustified Slaughter of …
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the historic end to Kevin McCarthy's run as Speaker of the House. The two discuss the budget debates that led to the conflict between McCarthy and Matt Gaetz, the impact it may have on future spending battles and Ukraine funding, and whether it will have any lasting impact on…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop take a look at "classical liberalism," a term that has come to mean a variety of different things in recent years. What is the history of classical liberalism? Is classical liberalism distinct from radical libertarianism? Is it ultimately a moderate form of leftism? Ryan and Tho address…
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Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by economist Mark Thornton to take a look at why so many economists keep telling us the economy is in great shape. Get your free book at Mises.org/RothPodFree Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard. New Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMu…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the domestic costs of 9/11 and its continuing impact on Americans. The two discuss articles they wrote this week about how the events sowed the seeds of the current regime, how it reversed the trajectory of rising government skepticism in the 90s, and the need for accountability…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at county and city-level secession movements and what it means for political self-determination. In a recent article, Ryan McMaken highlighted renewed calls for Staten Island to secede from New York City, but other recent examples include attempts by taxpayers in areas of Georgia a…
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On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the Chinese economy. While some of the left see China as a model for governing, those on the right often assume their rise relative to the US is inevitable. Ryan and Tho look at the recent challenges to the Chinese economy. Recommended Reading "The Chinese Economy: Market Soc…
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Ryan and Tho examine how the US regime is in the midst of its latest panic over public faith in the state's legitimacy. This is why we keep hearing about misinformation, insurrection and "threats to democracy." Recommended Reading "'Antidemocratic' Just Means 'Something the Regime Doesn't Like.'" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_148_A "Seditious Consp…
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