The Tom Woods Show

Clint Russell of Liberty Lockdown and former Free State Project executive director Jeremy Kauffman join us to talk domestic policy, USAID, tariffs, and plenty more. (The Gaza announcement had not been made at the time of recording.) Sponsors: Bank on Yourself & CrowdHealth : Code: WOODS Guests' Twitter: @LibertyLockPod @jeremykauffman Show notes for Ep. 2602

Mark Sisson makes a compelling case that the promises made about running have not only failed to materialize, but that in fact running is a net minus for human health and should be replaced by walking. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Factor : Coupon Code: woods50off for 50% off your first box, plus free shipping. Book Discussed: Born to Walk: The Broken Promises of the Running Boom, and How to Slow Down a...

Zach Weissmuller of Reason and Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible join us to supply the details of Ross Ulbricht's case and to respond to critics of Ross who opposed his pardon. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Virtual Storefronts & Federated Computer : Code: WOODS Guests' Websites: Reason.com   BitcoinAudible.com   Guests' Twitter: @TheAbridgedZach @TheGuySwann Show notes for Ep. 2600

Angela McArdle, until recently the Libertarian Party chair, shares the story of how the efforts of so many people over the years, coupled with Angela's own negotiations, resulted in the full pardon Donald Trump gave to Ross Ulbricht. Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Factor : Coupon Code: woods50off for 50% off your first box, plus free shipping. Guest's Links: Libertarian Party Angela McArdle Free Roge...

Historian Kevin Gutzman joins us to discuss the professional historical associations and other horrors. Sponsors: Federated Computer : Code: WOODS & Monetary Metals Guest's Website: KevinGutzman.com Show notes for Ep. 2598

Jack Hunter, an OG from the old days, joins us to discuss the connection between the Ron Paul Revolution and the good parts of the present moment. Sponsors: CrowdHealth : Code: WOODS & Policy Genius Guest's Publication: Rand Paul Review Show notes for Ep. 2597

Dan McCarthy of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute joins us to talk about what the next four years are likely to look like. Sponsors: Dave Loffredo lost 60 pounds and took eight inches off his waist thanks in large part to his fitness accountability group inside the Tom Woods School of Life. We're about much more than weight loss, of course. Give it a try at OneBuckTrial.com & Persist SEO Guest...

Wanjiru Njoya joins us to discuss the seductive but wrongheaded idea of "social justice." (Ep. 2595 of the Tom Woods Show) Sponsors: Monetary Metals & Federated Computer : Code: WOODS Guest's Articles: https://mises.org/profile/wanjiru-njoya   Guest's Twitter: @WanjiruNjoya Show notes for Ep. 2595

Left and right alike these days are convinced "capitalism" doesn't work because younger people face high costs and crappy jobs. Are we sure we're blaming the right thing? Gene Epstein joins us. Sponsors: Dave Loffredo lost 60 pounds and took eight inches off his waist thanks in large part to his fitness accountability group inside the Tom Woods School of Life. We're about much more than weight los...

It's been difficult to have an adult conversation on Ukraine and Russia, because anything other than the CIA line is treated as "Russian disinformation." Scott Horton joins us. Sponsors: Bank on Yourself & CrowdHealth : Code: WOODS Book Discussed: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Support the Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinsti...

JD Haltigan, who holds a Ph. D. in developmental psychology from the University of Miami in Florida, discusses the state of his profession as well as the state of American society. Sponsors: Factor : Get 50% off your first box, plus free shipping with code Woods50off Federated Computer : Your business can save a fortune on monthly software costs by switching to Federated Computer. And you can take...

Jason Rink, once known as "the most canceled filmmaker in America," just had his January 6th film American Shaman released on AppleTV. Times are changing.... Sponsors: Trust & Will: You don't want your loved ones dragged through expensive and lengthy legal proceedings after you're gone, and you definitely don't want the state making decisions for them. Trust and Will makes it extremely easy to dra...

David Stockman, director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, and who knows the details of the federal budget like few others, has written the definitive guide for the Department of Government Efficiency if it genuinely wants to cut spending. Sponsors: CrowdHealth : Code: WOODS & Persist SEO Guest's Website: David Stockman's Contra Corner   Guest's Twitter: @DA_Stockman Show...

Mises Institute president Tom DiLorenzo joins me for a chat about Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed : Sarah Plumley's " Rescue Your Children " course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at Sa...

Skot Sheller joins us for a rundown. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed : Sarah Plumley's " Rescue Your Children " course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at SarahPlumley.substack.com Virtual Storefronts Guest's Twitter: @Bangershell11 Show notes fo...

Dominic Frisby and I discuss how 2025 might be an opportunity for genuine change, on both a personal and social/political level. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed : Sarah Plumley's " Rescue Your Children " course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at...

Carl Benjamin joins us for a wide-ranging discussion of ideology, language, religion, rationalism, and plenty more. Sponsors: Guerilla Ed : Sarah Plumley's " Rescue Your Children " course helps you navigate home education with confidence and ease. Craft a genuinely bespoke curriculum, uncover effective teaching strategies, and ignite your child's inner desire to learn. Check it out at SarahPlumley...

Dan McCarthy joins us for a review of the philosophical and institutional changes that American conservatism has undergone just in the past 10 years. Sponsors: Bitcoin Mentor & CrowdHealth : Code: WOODS Guest's Website: Modern Age: ModernAgeJournal.com   Guest's Twitter: @ToryAnarchist Show notes for Ep. 2585

Crystal Mangum finally admits, 18 years after ruining the reputations of several Duke lacrosse players, that they did not sexually assault her after all. William L. Anderson, who did so much valuable reporting on the case at the time, joins me to tell the full story. Sponsors: Bitcoin Mentor & CrowdHealth : Code: WOODS Guest's Website: Mises Institute Show notes for Ep. 2584

We've all heard about Russiagate, but do we know the details and what really happened? It's a more shocking story than you think, and Scott Horton is here to tell it. Sponsors: Blinkist & Policygenius Book Discussed: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine Support the Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/donate   Scott's other...

Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution , joins us to discuss "natural flavors," seed oils, and other health concerns, and what the order of priority should be. Sponsors: CrowdHealth & Bank on Yourself Guest's Books: -  The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet - Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You - Sacred Cow: The Cas...

Bob Murphy and I hosted the Contra Krugman podcast for five years, and today we do an honorary final episode in recognition of the retirement of Paul Krugman from his New York Times column. Sponsors: Blinkist & Factor : Code: WOODS50 Guest's Website: The Bob Murphy Show   Guest's Twitter:  @BobMurphyEcon   Related Articles:   - LvMI Power & Market article by Jonathan Newman - NYT Krugman blog post...

Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, joins me to discuss Syria, DOGE, the Trump appointments, and the profound influence of Ron Paul. Sponsors: Persist SEO & Ron Paul Curriculum Guest's Website: The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity   Guest's Twitter: @DanielLMcAdams @RonPaulInstitut Show notes for Ep. 2580

Caitlin Long discusses the federal crackdown on banks serving the crypto industry, and what the future may hold. Sponsors: Factor : Code: WOODS50 & Persist SEO Guest's Twitter: @CaitlinLong_   Guest's Website: Custodia Bank Show notes for Ep. 2579

Michael Malice returns to discuss the cabinet, DOGE, and the health establishment, as well as plenty of other interesting stuff. Sponsors: CrowdHealth : Code: WOODS & Persist SEO Michael's Locals: http://michaelmalice.locals.com   Michael's Twitter: @MichaelMalice Michael's Most Recent Book: The White Pill Show notes for Ep. 2578