Bob Murphy Show Ep. 380 Fergus Hodgson Gives Libertarians the Latin America Red Pill
Jan 28, 2025
Fergus Hodgson, a New Zealand native and author of "The Latin America Red Pill," shares his insights on the realities of life in Latin America. He challenges mainstream narratives about the region, discussing the complexities of poverty and political corruption. Hodgson analyzes Javier Milei's election in Argentina, exploring the potential for classical liberal policies. He also reconsiders immigration and border issues, detailing personal experiences as an ex-pat and examining the nuanced dynamics of cultural cohesion and economic disparities.
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Fergus Hodgson's Background
- Fergus Hodgson, born in New Zealand, developed an interest in US politics and classical liberalism.
- He worked for think tanks, became an economics author, and explored Latin America for 15 years.
Latin America Red Pill
- Hodgson's book, "The Latin America Red Pill," challenges conventional narratives about Latin America.
- He argues that the region's problems stem from internal factors like low trust and not colonialism.
Observations from Latin America
- Latin America has high crime, poverty, class division, and anti-capitalist sentiment.
- These observations, based on Hodgson's travels, suggest a need for alternative explanations.
