

Radio Rothbard
Mises Institute
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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Sep 12, 2025 • 0sec
The Jobs Picture Is Worse than They Told You
This discussion unveils the misleading job statistics recently reported in the media. It highlights how recent downward revisions reveal an overstated narrative of job growth. The conversation also emphasizes the stagnating employment rates and rising unemployment, calling for skepticism towards government data. Ultimately, they urge for a more cautious approach in economic policymaking based on these revelations.

Aug 29, 2025 • 0sec
San Francisco's Black Market for Housing
San Francisco politicians have made it so difficult to build new housing that a black market for apartments has emerged. "San Francisco Has A Black Market for Housing. That’s as Bad as It Sounds." by Chris Calton: https://Mises.org/RR251_AFree Book: Get your copy of Hayek for the 21st Century, featuring Hayek’s classic essays on liberty, knowledge, and markets. Claim yours at https://mises.org/Hayek21Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Aug 22, 2025 • 0sec
Inflation and Family Economics
Economist Jeff Degner joins Ryan McMaken to discuss how inflationary monetary policy has changed our culture, and the family with it.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 0sec
Five Myths About the History of Political Thought
Dive into five common myths surrounding political thought and classical liberalism. Explore the radical roots of liberalism during the English Civil War, spotlighting the Levelers’ call for freedom. Unpack misconceptions linked to figures like Herbert Spencer and critique the traditional ties between liberalism and the French Enlightenment. Discover how Rousseau’s ideas have shaped oppressive regimes and reassess John Stuart Mill's controversial shift from laissez-faire principles to more modern leftist perspectives.

Aug 8, 2025 • 0sec
Why We Need Austrian Economics
Economist Joseph Salerno, an expert on the Austrian School, money, and methodology, joins us to talk about what makes the Austrian School of economics different. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Jul 18, 2025 • 0sec
America-First Foreign Policy Is Dead
After promising to end the Ukraine war immediately, and to stay out of Middle East wars, President Trump has instead doubled down on intervening in both conflicts.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Jul 14, 2025 • 0sec
Trump Is Wrong about Interest Rates
Let's look at some of the reasons why President Trump and his supporters are so obsessed with demanding that the Federal Reserve force down interest rates even further. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Jul 3, 2025 • 0sec
The Federal Reserve Is Covering Up Its Financial Losses
Alex Pollock, an expert on Federal Reserve policy, joins us to talk about how the Fed has backed itself into a very bad financial corner, and there is no painless way out.Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Jun 26, 2025 • 0sec
The Problem with Pronatalism
Ryan Turnipseed, a graduate student in entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University and summer fellow at the Mises Institute, dives into the complexities of pronatalism. He critiques the economic arguments that suggest higher birth rates boost national security and economic stability. Turnipseed emphasizes the importance of viewing economic systems as collective human actions, advocating for personal fulfillment over mere growth. He also discusses how a declining population could potentially enhance productivity, challenge state policies, and value traditional family structures.

Jun 19, 2025 • 0sec
Commercial Real Estate Is in Trouble
Real estate investor and Mises Institute contributor Artis Shepherd joins Ryan to talk about how our stagnating economy is affecting multifamily housing and other commercial real estate. Banks and investors are using "extend and pretend" tactics to cover up the true state of the industry. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off