

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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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

Feb 13, 2025 • 0sec
Is There a Trump Doctrine in Foreign Policy?
Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost try to figure out if there is any consistent philosophy that guides Donald Trump's foreign policy. Register for Our Enemy The Bureaucracy now at https://Mises.org/Phoenix25.The World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWarBe 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 6, 2025 • 0sec
Bitcoin and Gold: Are They Money?
Ryan McMaken and economist Per Bylund discuss the nature of money in our paper-money world. Are Bitcoin and gold money? If not, how do they become money? 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/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWarBe 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

Jan 30, 2025 • 0sec
The State vs. Homeschoolers
Ryan McMaken and Heather Carson discuss how homeschooling is a way to resist and sabotage the many ways the state centralizes power and destroys private institutions. Use code Rothbard25 to get 10% off your ticket to Educating for Liberty Mises Circle in Tampa on February 22: httsp://Mises.org/Tampa25Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWarBe 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

Jan 23, 2025 • 0sec
Why Government Spending Is Driving Up Interest Rates
Economist Jonathan Newman joins Ryan McMaken to discuss how deficit spending and runaway debt is causing price inflation and higher interest rates. Use code Rothbard25 to get 10% off your ticket to Educating for Liberty Mises Circle in Tampa on February 22: httsp://Mises.org/Tampa25Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWarBe 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

Jan 16, 2025 • 0sec
Why We Need "Just War Theory"
Ryan McMaken and 'Crisis' magazine editor-in-chief Eric Sammons examine how many Christians pay too little attention to the true costs of war. Ryan and Eric also discuss the importance of Just War Theory. Use code Rothbard25 to get 10% off your ticket to Educating for Liberty Mises Circle in Tampa on February 22: httsp://Mises.org/Tampa25Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEThe World at War by Ralph Raico: https://Mises.org/RaicoWarBe 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