Libertarianism
Simon Guenzl vs. Dave Smith on Open Borders
Simon Guenzl joins Bob to push back on Dave Smith's recent appearance, where Dave had made the case against open borders.
Why Libertarianism Is Flourishing in Polish Universities
Ryan and Tho are joined by Łukasz Dominiak, a Mises Fellow and Associate Professor at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland.
The Siren Song of Equality
In this world of DEI, equality has given way to “equity,” which means equal outcomes. This not only violates natural law, as Murray Rothbard noted, but also is harmful to society, including the supposed beneficiaries of this ideology.
The Rise of Populism Reflects the Decline in Individual Freedom
While the ruling elites decry populism, what they don't say is that populism has arisen precisely because the ruling classes have done everything they could to diminish freedom.
Ayn Rand and the Austrian Economists
"Carl Menger’s writings are the closest to Randian doctrines that have ever emanated from any economist. It will follow that we should read and reread his great books."
The Nigerian People vs. NYSC Decree No. 24 of 1973: An Austro-libertarian Review
For the past fifty years, Nigeria’s government has required young people to “serve” for a year under the National Youth Service Corp. This more resembles slavery than service.
Are American Libertarians Unduly Pessimistic?
Nick Gillespie joins Bob to make the case that American Libertarians are too pessimistic.
An Optimistic Strategy for Liberty
A strategy for liberty must be both optimistic and realistic. Murray Rothbard understood that important point and laid out strategies and their moral justification.
The Intellectual Humility of the Spontaneous Order
F.A. Hayek coined the term spontaneous order to point out that the prosperous societies are also societies where people are free to pursue their own goals. The result is, ironically, harmony that cannot come about through central state planning.