Radio Rothbard

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. 

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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 Wrong to Draft Women. It’s Also Wrong to Draft Men.” by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_199_B

“The US Military Is Laying the Groundwork to Reinstitute the Draft” by Zachary Yost: https://Mises.org/RR_199_C

“The Present Age by Robert A. Nisbet: https://Mises.org/RR_199_D

“Why Conservatives Hate War” by William S. Lind: https://Mises.org/RR_199_E

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"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.

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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

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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

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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 McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_196_C

“Does J.D. Vance threaten the regime?” by Tho Bishop: https://Mises.org/RR_196_D

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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 shooting” by William L. Anderson: https://Mises.org/RR_195_C

“Choose one: Law enforcement at Trump shooting was either incompetent or complicit” by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_195_D

“Rothbard in 1972: Another lone nut?” by Murray Rothbard: https://Mises.org/RR_195_E

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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: https://Mises.org/RR_194_B

“British Sound Money MP Replaced by Labor Party Apparatchik: A Sign of the Times” by Jack Watt: https://Mises.org/RR_194_C

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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.

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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.

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