The Tom Woods Show

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 loss, of course. Give it a try at OneBuckTrial.com & Persist SEO Related Video: https://mises.org/podcasts/mises-u-2022/dirty-data-declining-labor-share-myths Guest's Website: The Soho Forum https://www.thesohoforum.org  Guest's Twitter: @genesohoforum Show notes for Ep. 2594

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://libertarianinstitute.org/donate  Scott's other Websites: https://scotthorton.org  https://www.antiwar.com  Show notes for Ep. 2593

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 another 30% off their already low prices when you use code WOODS at federated.computer Guest's Website: JDHaltigan.com   Guest's Twitter: @JDHaltigan Show notes for Ep. 2592

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 draft your will and make your loved ones more secure. Take ten percent off and get free shipping at TrustAndWill.com/Woods  The Tom Woods Cruise: Take one glorious week off from Clown World and join me for the vacation of a lifetime aboard the Tom Woods Cruise! Details at TomWoodsCruise.com  Films Mentioned: American Shaman J6: A True Timeline Guest's Substack: Counterframe Show notes for Ep. 2591

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 notes for Ep. 2590

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 SarahPlumley.substack.com Persist SEO Guest's Website Mises Institute   Event Mentioned: Mises Circle in Phoenix (featuring the Toms and Dr. Robert Malone). Take $15 off with code Woods25   Tom D's Talk: Axis of Evil   Show notes for Ep. 2589

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 for Ep. 2588

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 SarahPlumley.substack.com CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Guest's Substacks: TheFlyingFrisby.com (financial) Frisbys.news (comedy) Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby Show notes for Ep. 2587

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.substack.com CrowdHealth: Code: WOODS Persist SEO Guest's Twitter: @Sargon_of_Akkad Guest's Website: LotusEaters.com  Show notes for Ep. 2586

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 Websites: https://scotthorton.org  https://www.antiwar.com  Show notes for Ep. 2583

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 Case for (Better) Meat Guest's Website: RobbWolf.com Show notes for Ep. 2582

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: And I was on the grassy knoll, too - NYT Krugman blog post: The Ponzi Thing - LvMI Mises Wire article by Bob Murphy Show notes for Ep. 2581

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: : Code: WOODS50 & Guest's Twitter:   Guest's Website:

Michael Malice returns to discuss the cabinet, DOGE, and the health establishment, as well as plenty of other interesting stuff. Sponsors: : Code: WOODS & Michael's Locals:   Michael's Twitter: Michael's Most Recent Book:

Peter St. Onge joins us to discuss a wide variety of topics: income taxes vs. tariffs, what DOGE could accomplish, the collapse of the media, and what "end the Fed' really looks like. Sponsors: & Guest's Twitter: @profstonge Guest's Substack:  

Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin promoter and investor, has been arrested in Spain and is set to be extradited by a U.S. regime whose procedure with him and whose arguments against him make obvious that he is being targeted for who he is rather than for what he is alleged to have done. It is urgent that we publicize his case. Steve Patterson and Robert Barnes join us. Sponsors: : Code: WOODS &  Help Roger: Book Mentioned: Robert Barnes' Website: