The Tom Woods Show

Keith Knight interviews the host on the 20th anniversary of The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History. They discuss the importance of historical narratives, contrasting the American and French Revolutions, war propaganda, justifying wars through lies, impactful publications, challenging misconceptions about inflation, and Japanese economic success in America.

Former director of the Office of Management and Budget in the Reagan Administration, David Stockman, discusses the economy's state, historical perspectives on economic events, privacy concerns, comparing Jill Biden to Edith Wilson, challenges within the Republican Party, inflation issues, and the importance of challenging mainstream narratives using facts and sarcasm.

Brandan P. Buck discusses the forgotten history of right-wing antiwar voices in the Republican Party, tracing their evolution from the 1890s to present times. The podcast also covers investment opportunities with gold and silver, historical perspectives on World War I, American foreign policy shifts post World War I, Crowd Health as an alternative to traditional health insurance, libertarian critique of Cold War foreign policy, and strategies for promoting realistic foreign policy.

Retired economics instructor Jane Johnson discusses the lack of interest in federal debt, Modern Monetary Theory, selling federal assets, college experiences, Social Security misconceptions, inflation concerns, challenges in higher education, and the influence of elite aspirations on dissent.

Doug Casey, investor and author, discusses the challenges facing young people today, the uniqueness of Western civilization, alternative education paths, and the potential threats to Western values. He also explores renouncing U.S. citizenship, political turmoil, and analyzes Trump's representation and political strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.