The Tom Woods Show

When we consider the significance of the abolition of slavery, a ubiquitous and seemingly entrenched institution, it's surprising how little many of us know about how it actually happened. Jim Powell shares the story with us!

Issues Discussed

• Why the abolition of slavery was so peaceful in Britain
• The three essential precursors to the abolition of slavery in Britain
• Why it would have been better, in Powell's words, to "let the [American] South go"
• The abolition of slavery in Haiti and Brazil
• Why peaceful strategies against slavery yielded better long-run outcomes
• Jim's current project, a vast historical study of how the free society came about

About the Guest

Jim Powell is a senior fellow of the Cato Institute and the author of numerous books, including FDR's Folly, Wilson's War, and Bully Boy: The Truth About Theodore Roosevelt's Legacy.

Book Discussed

Greatest Emancipations: How the West Abolished Slavery.

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When we consider the significance of the abolition of slavery, a ubiquitous and seemingly entrenched institution, it's surprising how little many of us know about how it actually happened. Jim Powell shares the story with us! Issues Discussed Why the abolition of slavery was so peaceful in Britain The three essential precursors to the abolition of slavery in Britain Why it would have been better, in Powell's words, to "let the [American] South go" The abolition of slavery in Haiti and Brazil Why peaceful strategies against slavery yielded better long-run outcomes Jim's current project, a vast historical study of how the free society came about About the Guest Jim Powell is a senior fellow of the Cato Institute and the author of numerous books, including FDR's Folly, Wilson's War, and Bully Boy: The Truth About Theodore Roosevelt's Legacy. Book Discussed Greatest Emancipations: How the West Abolished Slavery. Special Offers Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They've agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link. If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com.

So the Democrats are for peace and the Republicans are for war, huh? Then why is the Democrats' leading candidate a consistent hawk? Kelly Vlahos and I discuss the real Hillary Clinton in this episode.

About the Guest

Kelley Vlahos has spent the last 14 years as a reporter and columnist in Washington, D.C. Currently, she is a contributing editor for The American Conservative magazine and long-time political writer for FOXNews.com.

Article Discussed

Kelley Vlahos, "The Military-Industrial Candidate."

Guest's Website

KelleyVlahos.com

Guest's Twitter

@KelleyBVlahos

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So the Democrats are for peace and the Republicans are for war, huh? Then why is the Democrats' leading candidate a consistent hawk? Kelly Vlahos and I discuss the real Hillary Clinton in this episode. About the Guest Kelley Vlahos has spent the last 14 years as a reporter and columnist in Washington, D.C. Currently, she is a contributing editor for The American Conservative magazine and long-time political writer for FOXNews.com. Article Discussed Kelley Vlahos, "The Military-Industrial Candidate." Guest's Website KelleyVlahos.com Guest's Twitter @KelleyBVlahos Special Offers At TomWoods.com I use WP Engine for website hosting, because it's absolutely reliable: I don't deal with slow speeds or mysterious ten-hour outages. Take $25 off your first three months of hosting with coupon code ARTOFBLOG. Click here to get started. If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com. Disclosure: Several of these links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase these services. I don't recommend anything I don't have experience with myself, though, or that I'm not convinced you'll benefit from as well.

Issues Discussed About the Guest

Connor Boyack is the author of several books and the president of the Libertas Institute, a public-policy think-tank based in Utah.

Book Discussed

Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them. Connor also has a special site for the book.

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Some Other Books by the Guest

The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law (children's book incorporating the ideas in Frederic Bastiat's book The Law) Latter-Day Liberty Latter-Day Responsibility

Guest's Website

Connor's Conundrums

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Issues Discussed About the Guest Connor Boyack is the author of several books and the president of the Libertas Institute, a public-policy think-tank based in Utah. Book Discussed Feardom: How Politicians Exploit Your Emotions and What You Can Do to Stop Them. Connor also has a special site for the book. [audiobook url="http://www.TomWoodsAudio.com" class=""] Some Other Books by the Guest The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law (children's book incorporating the ideas in Frederic Bastiat's book The Law) Latter-Day Liberty Latter-Day Responsibility Guest's Website Connor's Conundrums Special Offers Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They've agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link. Connor and I have both benefited from Elance, where we've found freelancers in the U.S. and around the world who have been able to help us on jobs large and small. I first learned about Elance from Steve Bierfeldt of Live Smart Not Hard, and I now swear by it. Check it out! Disclosure: Several of these links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase these services. I don't recommend anything I don't have experience with myself, though, or that I'm not convinced you'll benefit from as well.

What a pleasure to be joined once again by David Stockman! I strongly urge you to visit his blog and check out his latest book, The Great Deformation (see below).

Issues Discussed

• Financial reporters whose articles take Keynesianism as an unstated starting point
• Is the apparent Chinese prosperity real?
• If China’s economy suffers a reversal, how would this affect the American consumer and economy?
• Why did a Harvard professor recently urge the abolition of cash?
• How can Paul Krugman claim that nonexistent “austerity” failed, but not think Japan’s experiment in Keynesianism failed?
• What’s the story in Japan?

About the Guest

David Stockman, a former member of the U.S. Congress, served as chairman of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan (1981-1985). Following a subsequent career on Wall Street, Stockman opened his own private equity fund company, Heartland Industrial Partners, in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Book

David Stockman, The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America.

Articles Mentioned

• Keynesian Hit Men on the Road — Krugman and Rogoff Peddling Toxic Advice
• How Bloomberg’s Algo-Writers Serve the Cult of Keynesian Central Banking
• Why Japan’s Money-Printing Madness Matters

Guest’s Website

David Stockman’s Contra Corner

Related Episodes

Ep. 291: Japan: Failed Keynesian Experiment (Bob Murphy) Ep. 66: David Stockman on Krugman, the Fed, and the Future (related because at the end I ask Stockman about his views on taxes, which you may wonder about after reading one of the articles above)

Special Offers

If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book — Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion — is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, atTomWoodsAudio.com.

Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They’ve agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link.

What a pleasure to be joined once again by David Stockman! I strongly urge you to visit his blog and check out his latest book, The Great Deformation (see below). Issues Discussed Financial reporters whose articles take Keynesianism as an unstated starting point Is the apparent Chinese prosperity real? If China’s economy suffers a reversal, how would this affect the American consumer and economy? Why did a Harvard professor recently urge the abolition of cash? How can Paul Krugman claim that nonexistent “austerity” failed, but not think Japan’s experiment in Keynesianism failed? What’s the story in Japan? About the Guest David Stockman, a former member of the U.S. Congress, served as chairman of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan (1981-1985). Following a subsequent career on Wall Street, Stockman opened his own private equity fund company, Heartland Industrial Partners, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Book David Stockman, The Great Deformation: The Corruption of Capitalism in America. Articles Mentioned Keynesian Hit Men on the Road — Krugman and Rogoff Peddling Toxic Advice How Bloomberg’s Algo-Writers Serve the Cult of Keynesian Central Banking Why Japan’s Money-Printing Madness Matters Guest’s Website David Stockman’s Contra Corner Related Episodes Ep. 291: Japan: Failed Keynesian Experiment (Bob Murphy) Ep. 66: David Stockman on Krugman, the Fed, and the Future (related because at the end I ask Stockman about his views on taxes, which you may wonder about after reading one of the articles above) Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book — Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion — is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, atTomWoodsAudio.com. Like the new TomWoods.com? It was designed by my friends at Studio 1 Design. They’ve agreed to give my listeners 10% off any design project through this special link.

Everyone's talking about income inequality, and I thought this article by Robert Higgs -- "Nineteen Neglected Consequences of Income Redistribution" -- was worth an episode's worth of commentary. Here are the resources for today's episode:

Books Mentioned

Frederick Bastiat, The Law. At this link you can get a free e-book edition or buy the print version.

David Beito, From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State.

Connor Boyack, The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law. This is a children's book that conveys the ideas of Bastiat's classic work.

Charles Murray, In Pursuit: Of Happiness and Good Government.

Thomas Woods, Rollback.

Previous Episodes Mentioned

Ep. 286: Who Creates Jobs? (George Reisman) Ep. 256: The Truth About the Fast-Food Protests (Diana Furchtgott-Roth) Ep. 237: Why Are We So Rich? (Deirdre McCloskey) Ep. 150: Teaching Liberty to Kids (Connor Boyack) Ep. 53: Before the Welfare State? (David Beito)

Episodes on Health Care

Ep. 254: What's Wrong with Health Care (Colin Gunn) p. 193: Affordable Health Care in the Age of Obamacare (Sean Parnell) Ep. 191: Market Medicine (Charles Sauer) Ep. 147: Obamacare and Medicare: A Physician's View (Jane Orient)

Special Offers

If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com.

I'm designing courses for Ron Paul's homeschool curriculum. Here are 26 reasons to adopt this program today (and 4 not to). If you do sign up, do so through this link and I'll send you a FREE 10-lesson bonus course on the foundations of liberty, in time for the 2015-2016 academic year! Just drop me a line once you've signed up and I'll get it to you. (And if you'd like my courses a la carte, without joining the Ron Paul program, you can get them at TomWoodsHomeschool.com.)

Everyone's talking about income inequality, and I thought this article by Robert Higgs -- "Nineteen Neglected Consequences of Income Redistribution" -- was worth an episode's worth of commentary. Here are the resources for today's episode: Books Mentioned Frederick Bastiat, The Law. At this link you can get a free e-book edition or buy the print version. David Beito, From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State. Connor Boyack, The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law. This is a children's book that conveys the ideas of Bastiat's classic work. Charles Murray, In Pursuit: Of Happiness and Good Government. Thomas Woods, Rollback. Previous Episodes Mentioned Ep. 286: Who Creates Jobs? (George Reisman) Ep. 256: The Truth About the Fast-Food Protests (Diana Furchtgott-Roth) Ep. 237: Why Are We So Rich? (Deirdre McCloskey) Ep. 150: Teaching Liberty to Kids (Connor Boyack) Ep. 53: Before the Welfare State? (David Beito) Episodes on Health Care Ep. 254: What's Wrong with Health Care (Colin Gunn) p. 193: Affordable Health Care in the Age of Obamacare (Sean Parnell) Ep. 191: Market Medicine (Charles Sauer) Ep. 147: Obamacare and Medicare: A Physician's View (Jane Orient) Special Offers If you enjoy the Tom Woods Show, my new book -- Real Dissent: A Libertarian Sets Fire to the Index Card of Allowable Opinion -- is for you. Check it out! And get a free copy of the audiobook version, with me reading it, at TomWoodsAudio.com. I'm designing courses for Ron Paul's homeschool curriculum. Here are 26 reasons to adopt this program today (and 4 not to). If you do sign up, do so through this link and I'll send you a FREE 10-lesson bonus course on the foundations of liberty, in time for the 2015-2016 academic year! Just drop me a line once you've signed up and I'll get it to you. (And if you'd like my courses a la carte, without joining the Ron Paul program, you can get them at TomWoodsHomeschool.com.)