The Tom Woods Show

Darryl Cooper, podcaster and writer of Martyr Made, explores threats to organic Western communities and cultural continuity. He discusses ancestral pride, communal responsibility, and how social media and modern policies erode local life. They use Ireland as an example and close with practical, small-scale steps to rebuild neighborly ties and institutions.

A scandal over alleged plagiarism and fabricated claims at a top university sparks a wider critique of academic standards. Discussions cover institutional cover-ups, weak hiring and supervision, and how identity politics shaped defenses. Comparative cases show similar dissertation problems across campuses. The conversation closes by proposing alternatives to credential-driven higher education.

Topher Field, Australian political commentator and filmmaker known for civil disobedience against COVID lockdowns, recounts Australia’s extreme pandemic measures. He explores cultural and political roots of harsh lockdowns. He shares his path to activism, arrest experiences, and the making of the documentary Battleground Melbourne. He also examines federalism and one‑party rule in Australia.

Michael Malice, author and contrarian commentator known for sharp cultural takes, joins to discuss media fragmentation and fading shared culture. They explore how platforms reward pessimism and the notion of "black-pilling." Conversation ranges from trauma and mental saboteurs to discipline, flow, and the creation and release of Malice's graphic novel Unwanted.

Clint Russell, host of Liberty Lockdown and former private-money mortgage broker, gives a liberty-minded take on inflation, housing and monetary policy. He highlights the dollar's steep decline and its effect on buying power. He also covers private lending, relocation plans abroad, and a controversial NDAA provision tying IP to Israel.

Dave Smith, comedian and libertarian podcaster known for sharp takes on foreign policy, digs into the Iran conflict and neocon influence. He breaks down hawk versus America First splits. He explores why public opinion favors nonintervention and how war aims unraveled. He also considers who might capitalize on antiwar sentiment ahead of 2028.

A tour of four neglected 19th- and early-20th-century books newly reissued in clean, readable editions. Topics include a controversial take on Reconstruction, Founding-era views on immigration, a 1833 critique of paper money and banking, and a defense of compact theory and states rights. Free PDF/EPUBs and how to get them are highlighted.

A forceful critique of equality as a political idea and how it can expand into coercive policies. A breakdown of Rawlsian egalitarianism and its tensions with incentives and family life. A walk-through of rent freezes and rent control harms using real-world examples. A lament about declining reading, cultural hypocrisy around banned books, and recommendations for overlooked works.

Stefan Molyneux, philosopher and former Freedomain host known for commentary on parenting and politics. He recounts being deplatformed and how it shaped his reach. He talks about peaceful parenting, the role of childhood in adult outcomes, critiques of leftist narratives, and why entrepreneurship and practical philosophy appeal to aimless men.

Scott Horton, libertarian foreign-policy analyst and founder of the Libertarian Institute, offers a sharp take on the Russia–Ukraine war and the reach of the Israel lobby. He maps why the conflict may become a long quagmire. He questions sanctions, strikes, and political signaling, and discusses limits on air power, regional deals with Iran, and how lobbying shapes U.S. strategy.