
The Tom Woods Show
Join New York Times bestselling author Tom Woods for your daily serving of liberty education! Guests include Ron Paul, Judge Andrew Napolitano, David Stockman, and hundreds more, with topics like war, the Federal Reserve, net neutrality, the FDA, Austrian economics, and many other subjects of interest to libertarians. Join us!
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2024 • 41min
Ep. 2512 Supreme Court Overturns Evil System; Evil Bastards Cry Foul
Professor Kevin Gutzman discusses the overturning of 'Chevron deference' and praises Clarence Thomas. Topics include First Amendment violations by social media companies, the impact of overturning precedent, and the significance of the 2024 election on Supreme Court decisions.

Jun 30, 2024 • 38min
Ep. 2511 The Supreme Court vs. Free Speech
Tracy Beanz discusses the Murthy v. Missouri case and the Supreme Court's refusal to rule on free speech. Topics include standing, government coercion of social media, challenges in free speech cases, Alito's dissent, Section 230 implications, Elon Musk's 'X' platform, and practical actions for positive impact.

Jun 29, 2024 • 1h 15min
Ep. 2510 How to Win Arguments, with Gene Epstein
Gene Epstein, an expert in economics and debating, discusses debates on consequentialist vs. first principles arguments and Austrian vs. Chicago schools of economics. They also touch on government's role in societal issues, murder mystery parties, and debating techniques.

Jun 28, 2024 • 44min
Ep. 2509 Socrates, Plato, Aristotle: What to Accept, What to Discard?
Professor emeritus Gerard Casey discusses ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle through a libertarian lens. Topics include Plato's non-relativist worldview, Aristotle's ethical views, and the importance of historical philosophy for modern society.

Jun 22, 2024 • 35min
Ep. 2508 Any Prospects for Peace in Ukraine or Gaza?
Kyle Anzalone, news editor at Libertarian Institute and opinion editor at Antiwar.com, discusses Putin's peace offer in Ukraine, US troops in Gaza, Bernie Sanders' evolving stance on Israel-Palestine conflict, changing public opinion on the conflict, and the impact of organizations like ADL, APAC, and Antiwar.com on war narratives.

Jun 21, 2024 • 38min
Ep. 2507 How (Not) to Run Wars
Professor Christopher Coyne from George Mason University discusses the repetitive patterns of bad decisions in American wars. They explore tactics of controlling the war narrative, media influence, political leadership failures, and the evolution of economic planning during wartime. The discussion also touches on promoting peace and reflecting on individual influences in national security.

Jun 20, 2024 • 45min
Ep. 2506 Has Trump Survived It?
Dan McCarthy discusses Trump's legal issues and potential impact on his popularity, internet influences on society, challenges of Twitter, language manipulation, American health insurance drawbacks, political predictions, Virginia's political landscape, benefits of print journals, and subscription promotion.

Jun 15, 2024 • 30min
Ep. 2505 Vivek Ramaswamy on the Stakes in 2024
Vivek Ramaswamy discusses transforming BuzzFeed into a truth-centered media organization, the value of gold as money, his shift from libertarianism to conservatism, influential judges, and private sector initiatives for positive change.

Jun 14, 2024 • 41min
Ep. 2504 Angela McArdle on the Future of the LP
Angela McArdle, Chair of the Libertarian Party, discusses the future of the Libertarian Party, challenges faced by third-party candidates, alternative retirement plans, 2024 nominee selection strategies, conspiracy theories, shadow banning on social media, and the call to action to engage with left-leaning individuals.

Jun 13, 2024 • 47min
Ep. 2503 Rep. Thomas Massie: Against the Uniparty
Rep. Thomas Massie shares the untold story of reconciling with Trump, navigating political criticism, historical challenges, party dynamics, transitioning from the Federal Reserve, and engaging on constitutional issues.