The Tom Woods Show

A wide-ranging exploration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s radical economic vision, the Founders’ concerns about immigration and foreign influence, and the forgotten history of states’ rights. The conversation then turns practical, examining homeschooling, entrepreneurship, financial resilience, relocation, community cooperation, and accountability as ways to navigate an increasingly hostile world.

Rich Baris, an independent pollster and political analyst known as the People’s Pundit, examines what young Americans really want. They discuss why housing costs, delayed family formation, economic insecurity, and blocked opportunities are reshaping political loyalties. The conversation explores young men’s alienation, shifting attitudes toward markets, the GOP’s broken promises, and how unmet expectations could fuel increasingly radical electoral swings.

Scott Horton, a libertarian foreign-policy analyst, author, and Libertarian Institute director, examines the Iran war’s stalemate and the growing vulnerability of U.S. bases. He also discusses proposals to arm Iranian dissidents, Gaza’s destruction and displacement, Washington’s role in the crisis, Russia’s attritional strategy in Ukraine, and Trump’s return to funding Kyiv.

Joseph Sansone, a psychotherapist and author of Psychopathic Authoritarianism: A Disease of the Soul, explores the psychology behind tyranny and political control. He discusses the Dark Tetrad, trauma from COVID restrictions, online conformity, hypnosis, learned helplessness, and why people identify with oppressive institutions. The conversation closes with creativity, courage, and resistance to authoritarian systems.

Darryl Cooper, historian and creator of Martyr Made, joins a candid discussion on immigration, assimilation, demographic change, and national identity. They explore whether mass migration makes assimilation harder, how ethnic political competition can fuel balkanization, and whether a pause could restore social cohesion. Cooper also previews his sweeping history of post-World War I Germany and the forces that drove its radicalization.

Mikkel Thorup, an expatriation consultant and founder of Expat Money, explores how families can build a legacy designed to endure for generations. They discuss family governance, wealth stewardship, homeschooling, domestic help, and preparing children through real-world responsibility. Thorup also explains his “Four Plus One” framework covering immigration, taxes, legal structures, investments, and lifestyle, along with international options for resilient family life.

Ernst Roets, a South African author, filmmaker, and minority-rights activist, discusses farm attacks, persecution, and the country’s political crisis. He introduces his documentary and the White Cross Project, examines media coverage and race relations, revisits apartheid’s transition and sanctions, and makes the case for decentralization in a diverse South Africa.

Jack Hunter, a political writer and libertarian commentator, joins the discussion on Trump, Iran, and the neoconservative comeback. They examine whether MAGA ever supported war, how “America First” is being redefined, and why interventionists keep returning. The conversation also explores defense-industry power, Israel-aligned spending, midterm risks, Trump’s endorsements, and signs of anti-establishment change.

Kolja Spori, a German entrepreneur, extreme traveler, and author who has visited all 193 countries, recounts journeys into places many governments warn travelers to avoid. He discusses Libya during the Arab Spring, Iran, North Korea, Somalia, Baghdad, FARC territory, Donetsk, and Jolo. Along the way, he explores war narratives, insurgencies, piracy, media bias, and the realities found beyond official warnings.

A stirring reflection on Ron Paul’s revolution, from challenging foreign policy orthodoxy and the Federal Reserve to overcoming media blackouts through grassroots creativity. The conversation revisits bold activism, electoral setbacks, and the danger of political despair, while calling for continued resistance and a lasting commitment to liberty.