Radio Rothbard

Radio Rothbard is a weekly podcast hosted by Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop. The show tackles politics, current events, culture, media, and the predatory state—all from an uncompromising Rothbardian perspective. Radio Rothbard is the weekly anti politics podcast you don't want to miss!

Will Foreign Policy Really Be Different Under Trump?

Ryan and Zachary Yost look at some of the ways Trump's foreign policy might actually be a step in the right direction. Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025: Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/AnatomyGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

11-21
01:08:41

What Trump's New Political Appointees Are Telling Us

Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop examine the role that ideology and interest groups will have on Trump's administration and on his political appointees. Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025: Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/AnatomyGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

11-14
54:52

After Victory, Trump Faces Big Economic Problems

Ryan and Tho talk about what Donald Trump must do if he wants to actually fix our mounting economic problems of stagnation, debt, and inflation. Register for Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Meyers, Florida, on November 9: Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025: Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/AnatomyGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

11-07
38:47

What Will You Do When Kamala (or Trump) Wins?

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about the possibilities after next week's election. What should we expect from a Harris Administration? What could happen with Trump 2.0? What actually matters?"The Establishment Media Is Unaware of Its Growing Irrelevance" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://mises.org/RR_211_A"Trump’s Latest Tariff Plan Just Replaces One Tax with Another" by Ryan McMaken: https://mises.org/RR_211_B"It’s Good to be Skeptical of Elections" by Connor O'Keeffe: https://mises.org/RR_211_C"The Revolution Continues: The Ranks of Anti-Fed Republicans Grow" by Tho Bishop: https://mises.org/RR_211_DRegister for Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Meyers, Florida, on November 9: Register for Educating for Liberty: Mises Circle in Tampa, Florida, on February 22, 2025: Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/AnatomyGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

10-31
47:47

Playing With Fire and Its Critics

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Jonathan Newman joins Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop to discuss the Mises Institute’s new documentary, Playing With Fire: Money, Banking, and the Federal Reserve, and respond to some friendly critics about the continuing importance of Austrian Business Cycle Theory in the modern financial world."A Modest Proposal to End Fed Independence" by Joseph T. Salerno: https://mises.org/RR_210_A"Who Starts Business Cycles? Banks or the Fed?" by Jonathan Newman: https://mises.org/RR_210_B"The Federal Reserve and the Regime Are One and the Same" by Ryan McMaken: https://mises.org/RR_210_C"Playing With Fire – a Very Disappointing and Factually Incorrect Mises Article on Money" by Mike Shedlock: https://mises.org/RR_210_D"The Role of Shadow Banking in the Business Cycle" by Arkadiusz Sieroń: https://mises.org/RR_210_EAnatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/AnatomyGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

10-24
38:58

Americans Don't Owe Eastern Europe Anything

Ryan, Tho, and Zach Yost talk about some recent efforts by Polish lobbyists to shame Americans into spending more treasure (and maybe also American lives) on waging wars for Eastern European states. "Europe's Interests and Ours" by Zachary Yost: https://mises.org/RR_209_AAnatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/AnatomyGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

10-17
50:10

To Beat the State, We Must Replace It

We must first build institutions that can replace the state. Institutions like families, churches, and schools."We're in the Middle of a Long War with the State" by Ryan McMaken: https://mises.org/RR_208_A"The State: Its Rise and Decline" by Martin van Creveld: https://mises.org/RR_208_BAnatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard: https://mises.org/AnatomyGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

10-10
24:34

Cronyism and Historical Revisionism

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Patrick Newman. The three discuss Dr. Newman's upcoming book, Cronyism: Rise of the Corporatist State, 1849–1929, the importance of historical revisionism in the battle against statism, and the dynamics that led to American politics being captured by special interests.Become a patron for Cronyism: Rise of the Corporatist State, 1849–1929 at https://Mises.org/Cronyism2"How the New York Times Stole the Presidency" by Tho Bishop: https://Mises.org/RR_207_A"Why We Need Revisionist History" by Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.: https://Mises.org/RR_207_B"Why We Need True History and Good Historians" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_207_CLiberty vs. Power Podcast with Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop: https://Mises.org/RR_207_DGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

10-04
43:26

Against the Hamiltonian Statecraft

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop are joined by Aaron Sobczak of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. The three discuss conservative calls to revive the "Hamiltonian tradition," why it stands opposed to the classical liberalism of the American Revolution, and the role it has played in the growth of the modern regime that neo-Hamiltonians claim to oppose.Donate $5 today to support the Mises Institute's Fall Campaign and receive a physical copy of Murray Rothbard's Anatomy of the State: https://mises.org/rr5"It’s Always Been Hamiltonian Statecraft" by Aaron Sobczak: https://Mises.org/RR_206_AFollow Aaron on X @aaron_sobczak • Read his work at https://ResponsibleStatecraft.org/author/AaronSobczak"The Return of Hamiltonian Statecraft: A Grand Strategy for a Turbulent World" by Walter Russell Mead (Foreign Affairs): https://Mises.org/RR_206_B"The Unseen Costs of Humanitarian Intervention" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_206_CFollow Aaron on X @aaron_sobczakRead his work at The Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftBe sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

09-26
40:19

Why the Regime Hates Homeschooling

Ryan, Tho, and Jonathan Newman look at how the state and the media treat homeschooling and why parents are increasingly looking to homeschooling as an alternative. "Taking Back Economics Education" by Thomas DiLorenzo: https://Mises.org/RR_205_AGet free copies of How to Think About the Economy at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

09-19
48:25

America Can't Afford Global Hegemony

The US government says that there are no limits on its ability to militarily dominate every corner of the globe. Ryan, Zach, and Tho talk about why that's a lot more expensive than the regime admits. Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

09-12
40:19

Why Trump Won the Debate

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Connor O'Keeffe joins Tho Bishop to talk about last night's debate. How should we think about the political circus? Will any of it matter in November? And what should we think about the corporate press's role in the current election? Tune in for this and more.Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

09-11
39:51

From Brazil to the US: The Global War on Free Speech

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop talk about Zuckerberg's recent letter from Congress, Elon Musk's showdown in Brazil, and the growing global hostility from governments towards free speech.Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

09-05
37:59

Political Realignment? The Trump-RFK-Tulsi Alliance

On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken and Tho Bishop discuss the recent news of Robert Kennedy, Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard joining forces with Donald Trump. The two discuss what this new coalition means for broader realignment between parties, the significance of the crypto industries' support for Trump, and what lessons can be learned from past political realignments.Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

08-29
43:39

The High Cost of Kamala's Price Controls

Ryan McMaken and economist Jonathan Newman look at what happens when governments try to control prices. It turns out bad things happen. “Krugman: Harris Hasn’t Proposed Price Controls and It’s Good That She Did” by Jonathan Newman: https://Mises.org/RR_200_A“Kamala Wants Price Controls, and It’s Not Because She Has 'Good Intentions'” by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/RR_200_BGet free copies of How to Think About the Economy at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

08-22
39:02

The Only Type of Democracy that Actually Works

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. Get free copies of How to Think About the Economy at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

08-21
35:12

History Didn't End: The Return of the Draft

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_EGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

08-15
41:05

Colonialism, Self-Determination, and Secession

"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.Get free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

08-13
33:23

What's the Real Story Behind the Market's Crazy Week?

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_BFollow Peter on X: https://x.com/profstongeSubscribe to Peter's Substack: https://www.profstonge.comGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

08-08
47:03

The Meaning of Revolution

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_AGet free copies of What Has Government Done to Our Money? at https://Mises.org/RothPodFREEGet your ticket to Elections and the Economy: Do They Really Matter? in Fort Myers, Florida: https://Mises.org/MyersRegistration for the 2024 Mises Institute Supporters Summit is open for Mises Members: https://Mises.org/SS24Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are now available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMugPROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

08-06
51:35

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