
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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Mar 21, 2024 • 0sec
Haiti, Jimmy Barbeque, and Uncle Sam
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://Mises.org/RR_178_A"How State Intervention Fueled Haiti's Descent into Chaos" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_178_B"Now's a Great Time to Stop Meddling in Haiti" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_178_CFollow Marcel Gautreau on TwitterSubscribe to Marcel's SubstackWin a Free Admission to the Human Action Conference: https://Mises.org/RRraffleClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Mar 14, 2024 • 0sec
Covid: Four Years Later
On this week's Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop reflect on the fourth anniversary of the political response to covid and discuss if any meaningful lessons were learned, could something similar could happen again, and why it is right to still be furious with the tyranny American's experienced from a variety of fronts.Discussed on the Show "Covid Showed Us Who Really Rules America" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_177_A"Modern Medicine’s Great Controversy" by Peter McCullough, MD: https://Mises.org/RR_177_B"The New Abnormal: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State" by Aaron Kheriaty, MD: https://Mises.org/RR_177_CClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Mar 7, 2024 • 0sec
The American Economy: A House of Cards
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: https://Mises.org/RR_176_A"Minor Issues: Anti-Wild Cards" by Mark Thornton: https://Mises.org/RR_176_BClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Feb 29, 2024 • 0sec
The Regime's Despicable Attack on Julian Assange
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_AClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Feb 22, 2024 • 0sec
They'll Never Pay Down the National Debt
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_AClaim your free book: Mises.org/RothPodFreeBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbard.Radio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Feb 15, 2024 • 0sec
America's Growing Banking Crisis
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 Douglas French: Mises.org/RR_173_A
"The Fed Prepares for a Bank Crisis While Telling Americans the Economy is Strong" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_173_B
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Feb 8, 2024 • 0sec
Ryan McMaken vs. Libertarian Imperialists
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 the Show
Ryan's debate — Will a National Divorce Lead to More Individual Liberty?: Mises.org/RR_172_A
"Anarchism and Radical Decentralization Are the Same Thing" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_172_B
David Boaz speech clip: Mises.org/RR_172_C
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Feb 1, 2024 • 0sec
A Texas-American War?
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the growing tensions between the State of Texas and the Biden administration. The two evaluate the situation today, what we should expect in the near future, and what its lasting ramifications could be for the regime.
Discussed on the Show
"It's Biden vs. Texas, and Texas Is Right" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_171_A
"The Establishment Is Unmasking Itself" by Connor O'Keeffe: Mises.org/RR_171_B
"Reaping What You Sow: The American Regime in Chaos" by Tho Bishop: Mises.org/RR_171_C
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Jan 25, 2024 • 0sec
Babylon Bee Deserves Krugman's Nobel Prize
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.
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Discussed on the Show
"Selena Gomez Explains To Taylor Swift How The Federal Reserve Creates Boom And Bust Cycles Through Manipulation Of Interest Rates And Fiat Currency" by The Babylon Bee: Mises.org/RR_170_A
"Krugman's New Favorite Inflation Expectations Measure" by Jonathan Newman: Mises.org/RR_170_B
"Taking Money Back (Part I)" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_170_C
"Fractional Reserve Banking (Part II)" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_170_D
"How to Free Ourselves from Government Money (Part III)" by Murray Rothbard: Mises.org/RR_170_E
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Jan 16, 2024 • 0sec
2024 Political Circus Begins in Iowa
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.
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