
Radio Rothbard
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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Apr 25, 2025 • 0sec
Why Did Trump Arrest a Student for Writing an Op-Ed?
James Bovard joins host Ryan McMaken to talk about how the White House went from targeting illegal aliens to seizing legal residents guilty of the "crime" of criticizing the government of the State of Israel. Do non-citizens have due-process rights? The Founding Fathers thought so.Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe 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

Apr 17, 2025 • 0sec
Trump Wants Even More Military Spending
Donald Trump says he plans for a big 12% jump in military spending, he has threatened war with Iran, and has escalated the war with the Houthis. None of this has anything to do with defending the United States. Register for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe 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

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Apr 10, 2025 • 0sec
A Brief History of Immigration Policy in America
Explore how the U.S. immigration policy evolved from state control to federal governance, starting in the 1880s. Delve into the impact of nativism and socio-economic factors that shaped restrictions, particularly against Irish immigrants. Discover the foundational Supreme Court cases that highlighted the tension between state and federal authority. The discussion also reveals historical voting rights in relation to immigration and culminates with insights on naturalization versus immigration, alongside news of engaging events ahead.

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Apr 3, 2025 • 0sec
The Problem with International Organizations like the EU and the WTO
Joseph Solis-Mullen, a political scientist and economist, takes a critical look at international organizations like the EU and WTO, arguing they serve the interests of government elites rather than promoting freedom. He discusses the harmful centralization of power these bodies perpetuate and questions their effectiveness in fostering peace. Solis-Mullen advocates for a decoupled, privatized governance model, emphasizing the need for genuine voluntary cooperation over bureaucratic control. His insights challenge listeners to reconsider their views on state intervention.

Mar 27, 2025 • 0sec
4 Lessons We Learned from the Covid Panic of 2020
It's been five years since the covid lockdowns of 2020. Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop take a look at the lessons we learned about the regime, medical staff, and libertarians during one of history's biggest abuses of state power. Register for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe 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

Mar 20, 2025 • 0sec
The Rise of the State and the End of Private Money
Our current paper fiat money system comes from a long process of building up state power that destroyed private money, ended truly private banking, and abolished the market system of competing currencies. It took 300 years, and we are now facing the inflationary results. Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe 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

Mar 13, 2025 • 0sec
Gold, Money, and the Nation-State
Ryan McMaken and economist Jonathan Newman look at the government's alleged $750 billion gold reserve, how it got there, and why it's time to privatize the gold. Register for our Revisionist History of War Conference now at https://mises.org/rhwBe 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

Mar 6, 2025 • 0sec
How to Make Home Ownership More Affordable
Ryan McMaken and Chris Calton examine the many ways that government intervention has driven up home prices and made affordable homes harder to find. Register for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe 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

Feb 27, 2025 • 0sec
The Case for Immediately Closing the Central Bank
Ryan McMaken is joined by Economist and Mises Institute Fellow Kristoffer Hansen to discuss what would have happened if Argentina President Javier Milei had immediately shut down the country's central bank. The same holds for every other central bank, as well. Discussed on the Show"Monetary Reform – The Case for Button-Pushing" by Philipp Bagus: https://Mises.org/RR_228_A"Hoppe versus Milei on Central Banking: Breaking Down the Differences" by Kristoffer Mousten Hansen: https://Mises.org/RR_228_BRegister for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.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

Feb 19, 2025 • 0sec
Mortgage Markets and Crony Capitalism
America’s residential mortgage market is mostly controlled by government. Ryan McMaken and Alex Pollock talk about how government corporations like Fannie Mae are fueling America’s housing affordability crisis. Register for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.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