Radio Rothbard

Hans-Hermann Hoppe has shown in his writings on democracy that democracy leads to economic impoverishment and political disaster under certain conditions. 

But what are those conditions, and are they dominant in electoral institutions in the United States today? And what role does ideology play in limiting the abuse of the ballot box by voters?

"Stop Saying We're a Republic, Not a Democracy" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_38_1

Patrick Newman's 2020 Supporters Summit talk, "The Jacksonians’ Bank War: Liberty versus Power": Mises.org/RR_38_2

"Nasty Politics and 'Low-Information Voters' Are Nothing New" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/RR_38_3

What Must Be Done by Hans-Herman Hoppe: Mises.org/RR_38_4

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Although many politicians and pundits have deified democracy, it often leads to the oppression of political minorities while encouraging abuse. Here are some strategies for lessening the damage democracy can do.

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Americans have been trained to regard the US Supreme Court as a principled, non-political institution whose rulings must be obeyed. This assessment of the court is very wrong.

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Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about Tuesday's debate, why "the issues" don't matter, and why the debate probably won't change the minds of many voters.

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This show features a personal and revealing interview of Comic Dave Smith by Jeff Deist. It shows a side of Dave you haven't seen before—so don't miss it. 

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Our first show was recorded with a raucous live audience at our recent event in Orlando, with Jeff Deist hosting and Lena Wang, Tho Bishop, and Patrick Newman joining. They handicap Trump's reelection chances, consider whether Biden makes it to election day, and defend the young shooter Kyle Rittenhouse caught up in the Kenosha riots. Don't miss this hardboiled hour of pro-liberty populism, with a strong dose of anti-politics every Rothbardian will love!

No doubt, many of Harris's detractors will call her radical or a tool of the far left. The reality is actually far more alarming.

Original Article: Kamala Harris Is Basically Obama-Clinton 2.0, But Worse.

Original Article: Trump's Payroll Tax Order Is Good Politics, but Doesn't Offer Much Tax Relief.

Although it's easier to buy guns in Indiana and Wisconsin than in Chicago, homicide rates are lower in those states than in either Illinois or Chicago.

Original Article: Why Chicago's Mayor Blames Her City's Murders on Wisconsin and Indiana.

Even The New York Times now admits there is a deep state — and that it serves its own agenda while ignoring the elected civilian government.

Original Article: It's Trump vs. the Deep State vs. the Rest of Us.