Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop examine the role that ideology and interest groups will have on Trump's administration and on his political appointees.  Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025:  Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/Anatomy Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are...

Ryan and Tho talk about what Donald Trump must do if he wants to actually fix our mounting economic problems of stagnation, debt, and inflation.  Register for Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Meyers, Florida, on November 9:  Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025:  Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/Anatomy Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the possibilities after next week's election. What should we expect from a Harris Administration? What could happen with Trump 2.0? What actually matters? "The Establishment Media Is Unaware of Its Growing Irrelevance" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://mises.org/RR_211_A "Trump’s Latest Tariff Plan Just Replaces One Tax with Another" by Ryan McMaken: https://mises.org/RR_211_B "It’s Good to be Skeptical of Elections" by...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Jonathan Newman joins Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop to discuss the Mises Institute’s new documentary, Playing With Fire: Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve, and respond to some friendly critics about the continuing importance of Austrian Business Cycle Theory in the modern financial world. "A Modest Proposal to End Fed Independence" by Joseph T. Salerno: https://mises.org/RR_210_A "Who Starts Business Cycles? Banks or the Fed?" by Jonathan Newman:...

Ryan, Tho, and Zach Yost talk about some recent efforts by Polish lobbyists to shame Americans into spending more treasure (and maybe also American lives) on waging wars for Eastern European states.  "Europe's Interests and Ours" by Zachary Yost: https://mises.org/RR_209_A Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/Anatomy Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at...

We must first build institutions that can replace the state. Institutions like families, churches, and schools. "We're in the Middle of a Long War with the State" by Ryan McMaken: https://mises.org/RR_208_A "The State: Its Rise and Decline" by Martin van Creveld: https://mises.org/RR_208_B Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/Anatomy Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Patrick Newman. The three discuss Dr. Newman's upcoming book, Cronyism: Rise of the Corporatist State, 1849–1929, the importance of historical revisionism in the battle against statism, and the dynamics that led to American politics being captured by special interests. Become a patron for Cronyism: Rise of the Corporatist State, 1849–1929 at https://Mises.org/Cronyism2 "How the New York Times Stole the Presidency" by...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Aaron Sobczak of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. The three discuss conservative calls to revive the "Hamiltonian tradition," why it stands opposed to the classical liberalism of the American Revolution, and the role it has played in the growth of the modern regime that neo-Hamiltonians claim to oppose. Donate $5 today to support the Mises Institute's Fall Campaign and receive a physical copy of...

Ryan, Tho, and Jonathan Newman look at how the state and the media treat homeschooling and why parents are increasingly looking to homeschooling as an alternative.  "Taking Back Economics Education" by Thomas DiLorenzo: https://Mises.org/RR_205_A Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/Myers Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute...

The US government says that there are no limits on its ability to militarily dominate every corner of the globe. Ryan, Zach, and Tho talk about why that's a lot more expensive than the regime admits.  Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/Myers Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: Mises.org/SS24 Be sure to...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Connor O'Keeffe joins Tho Bishop to talk about last night's debate. How should we think about the political circus? Will any of it matter in November? And what should we think about the corporate press's role in the current election? Tune in for this and more. Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/Myers Registration for...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about Zuckerberg's recent letter from Congress, Elon Musk's showdown in Brazil, and the growing global hostility from governments towards free speech. Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/Myers Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members:...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the recent news of Robert Kennedy, Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard joining forces with Donald Trump. The two discuss what this new coalition means for broader realignment between parties, the significance of the crypto industries' support for Trump, and what lessons can be learned from past political realignments. Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the...

Ryan McMaken and economist Jonathan Newman look at what happens when governments try to control prices. It turns out bad things happen.  “Krugman: Harris Hasn’t Proposed Price Controls and It’s Good That She Did” by Jonathan Newman: https://Mises.org/RR_200_A “Kamala Wants Price Controls, and It’s Not Because She Has 'Good Intentions'” by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_200_B Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and...

Ryan McMaken takes a look at Ludwig von Mises's definition of "democracy" and how democracy only works when mixed with an unlimited right to secession.  Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/Myers Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24 Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard...

War, Economy, and State merges with Radio Rothbard on this episode, with Zachary Yost joining Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop for a look at the draft. The three discuss the rising interest in the draft throughout the West, including the expansion of selective service in the US and calls for an expanded "citizen army" in Europe. What would a modern draft look like, and what is the potential political fallout? “The Return of the Military Draft” by Raphael S. Cohen: https://Mises.org/RR_199_A “It’s...

"Self-determination, imperialism, and secession are three ways of looking at the same object. Because, as we will see, the tradition of self-determination is closely connected to the issue of secession, and also its opposite then, imperialism and colonialism."  Recorded on August 3, 2024, at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by friend of the show, Peter St. Onge. The three recap the highs and lows of the past week, look at the real state of the economy, and why Americans are forced to care about Japanese monetary policy. “A Fed rate cut will not solve our economic problems” by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_198_A “Is it Black Monday or Another 2008?” by Peter St. Onge: https://Mises.org/RR_198_B Follow Peter on...

Live at Mises University in Auburn Alabama, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop look at the methods of radical libertarians in light of Rothbard's essay on revolution. “The Meaning of Revolution” by Murray Rothbard: https://Mises.org/RR_197_A Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Get your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/Myers Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss America's new chapter of late-stage Soviet politics. What does the last week show about where true political power lies in the country, and what can we expect going forward? “Kamala Harris is awful” by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_196_A “Unelected technocrats are now the nation’s chief executives” by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_196_B “The party of 'democracy' will now choose your candidate for you” by Ryan...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, asking the question of whether it was extreme incompetence or regime malice. “The Trump assassination attempt exposes the establishment’s deceitfulness” by Connor O'Keeffe: https://Mises.org/RR_195_A “The hope for national unity in the shadow of a failing state” by Tho Bishop: https://Mises.org/RR_195_B “Propaganda: How the media handles Biden’s rapid decline and the Trump...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Connor O'Keeffe fills in for Ryan McMaken for a conversation with Tho Bishop and William Yarwood about last week's British election. What caused the collapse of the Tories, what might come from a new Labor regime, and what is the future for Nigel Farage? Tune in for answers to these questions and more. “The Bank of England Made Liz Truss a Scapegoat” by Daniel Lacalle: https://Mises.org/RR_194_A “Why Did Trussonomics Fail So Quickly?” by Kevin Dowd:...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop celebrate Independence Day, respond to the revolution's critics, and explain why Rothbard viewed it as an example for libertarian strategy. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members https://Mises.org/SS24 Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are...

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the first presidential debate. The event was low on substance but high in significance, with a performance from Joe Biden so bad that not even MSNBC's Morning Joe could spin it away. Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREE Registration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members https://Mises.org/SS24 Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at...