The Tom Woods Show

I first got to know about Laura Davidson by reading her articles in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics. I was so struck by her work that for the first and only time, I inquired with my colleagues at the Mises Institute about this author. So it's a particular delight to be able to welcome her to the show. Book Discussed: The Logic of Freedom: Free Will, Human Nature, and the Rational Argument for a Genuinely Free World

Kevin Johnston has actually had to deal with bank regulation and regulators and thinks everyone has an extremely naive view of both. We get into the weeds in today's episode.

Carla Gericke of the Free State Project joins us to discuss the recent 11-episode NBC News series on the New Hampshire libertarian group, and what to do when faced with a hostile media.

Thorstein Polleit, author of The Global Currency Plot, discusses the Euro as well as various plans for de facto or de jure world currencies, and why the elites want to carry out plans like these. Special Offer: Happily date box: Take 50% off your first date at

The great Alex Epstein joins us to smack down more myths related to fossil fuel use. Guest's Book: Fossil Future

Gabriel Shipton joins us today to discuss the situation with his brother, along with a wonderful new documentary film that tells a deeply personal story about a family struggling against injustice. Film Discussed: Ithaka -

It made national news days ago when a federal judge who disagrees with the latest leftist obsessions was unable to deliver his prepared remarks because of heckling by students who cannot allow the expression of opposing ideas. But the icing on the cake came when a dean stood up and -- instead of scolding the little savages -- scolded the judge himself. Tim Rosenberger, Jr., heads the Federalist Society chapter at Stanford and joins us to discuss what happened, what it means for the future,...

Karol Markowicz, a columnist for the New York Post, joins us to discuss the various ways in which, from COVID to gender, crazy people are trying to colonize your children's minds.

Thorsten Polleit discusses part one of his new book The Global Currency Plot. This is the theoretical part. In a future episode (very soon), we will take this apparatus and apply it to current events and find that it accounts for pretty much everything the elites are up to. Book Discussed:

Peter St. Onge of the Heritage Foundation discusses what went wrong with SVB, what should have happened next, and the problems with the bailout (which is said to be not a bailout, but it is).

I'm afraid the dull-sounding title will lead people to skip this episode, but it's one of the best of 2023. Gene Epstein comments on my episode with Mark Skousen on Adam Smith, and warns that Smith's deviations have been exploited by opponents of the market economy. The opening banter on this one is long but heartwarming. Sponsor: Debate Discussed: Event with Gene and Tom:

Steve Deace joins us to discuss unknown heroes and martyrs of the Covid fiasco, and the steps necessary to prevent a repeat of those awful years. Sponsor: Gold Alliance - Book Discussed: Listener Website Mentioned:

We conclude our series of episodes about Michael Malice's book The White Pill with some remarks about the collapse of the horrid regimes he chronicles. Book Discussed: Listener Website Mentioned:

Health writer Gabrielle Bauer joins me for a retrospective on the weird and sinister cult that gripped America for three years -- supposedly in the name of health. Sponsor: Gold Alliance -

On the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith, Mark Skousen discusses his historical significance. And yes, the "invisible hand" image is apt and should be defended against critics.

Shawn Ritenour, professor of economics at Grove City College, discusses his new book, The Economics of Prosperity: Rethinking Economic Growth and Development. Sponsors: Crowdhealth - Save $99 when you use code WOODS at Policy Genius -

Michael Malice and I continue our discussion of his book The White Pill with a look at the record of Joseph Stalin. Book Discussed:

After the Bolsheviks took power in Russia, a major chunk of the Western intellectual classes cheered with delight for what they insisted was the glorious new society of the future. Michael Malice joins us for the grim truth of the matter. Book Discussed:

My conversation with Mises Institute president Jeff Deist covers national divorce, as well as rule by "experts," and how the Federal Reserve tries to make money seem like something that requires expert management.

Gary Chartier, dean of the business school at La Sierra University, joins us for a discussion of friendship: the philosophical challenges it raises, and its indispensable role in human flourishing. Book Discussed: Understanding Friendship: On the Moral, Political, and Spiritual Meaning of Love