Archive for Tom Woods
The Fed Chairs Have a Habit of Hazing
As I make clear in my recent interview with Tom Woods, I think that Bernanke painted himself (and the US economy) into a corner, then handed the paintbrush over to Janet Yellen. In case I sound “paranoid,” let’s review our history: ==> Paul Volcker took over as Chair of the Fed in August 1979. A […]
Read moreTom Woods Interviews David Stockman
A great interview last week. In particular, Tom asks Stockman about Ronald Reagan’s governing style; really interesting stuff. If you like what you hear, remember that both Stockman and Tom will be speaking at the Night of Clarity in Nashville August 15! Full details here.
Read moreTom Woods and I Discuss Private Defense
I’m being serious, I think Tom and I make this sound pretty plausible. So if you’re a free-market-loving minarchist, tell me what you think we’re missing. Remember everybody, Tom Woods is going to be at the Night of Clarity on August 15! If you jump for joy when it’s another of his shows where I’m […]
Read moreMore Links on Capital Debates, Piketty, etc.
==> Nick Rowe back in 2012 had a funny (for an economist) post on the Cambridge Capital Controversy. ==> A guy running the blog “Naked Keynesianism” (and whose avator is a picture of Keynes) teams up with another blogger calling himself “Lord Keynes” to explain why the Austrians are clueless about capital. *shudders* (Remember, the […]
Read more2014 Night of Clarity — Featuring David Stockman
This is the annual event that Carlos Lara and I put on, in downtown Nashville. Here is the official event page. Other confirmed speakers: Tom Woods, IBC founder Nelson Nash, and FEE’s Larry Reed.
Read morePotpourri
==> Richard Ebeling talks about the great Austrian inflation. ==> The Tennessee chapter of NORML put out this publication on quick facts about marijuana legalization. Let me know if you guys spot anything that should be tweaked, because I know these people. ==> A blog post from Mises.org about “the time Murray Rothbard schooled James […]
Read moreLibertarian Battles
OK kids let’s remain civilized in the comments. But here’s some red meat for you: ==> Lew Rockwell once again affirms that libertarianism as a political philosophy is about the non-aggression principle, period. ==> Tom Woods and Gary Chartier discuss “thick” vs “thin” libertarianism.
Read moreTom Woods Interviews Norman Horn on Christian Libertarians
This is a neat interview that I just finished. Near the end, Norman and Tom make (separate) points that I heartily endorse. (Note that in the below I am paraphrasing and might make the points the way I typically do, but they are definitely consistent with what Norman and Tom said.) ==> Around 15:15, Norman […]
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