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    Episode 41 - The Case for a 100 Percent Gold Dollar - Murray N. Rothbard - Audiobook - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2017 53:34


    Now that we have finished the 3-part audiobook version of Murray Rothbard's "What Has Government Done To Our Money?", we move on to the companion piece "The Case For A 100 Percent Gold Dollar". Presented in two parts, this book take the history of money's origins that you just learned and applies the lessons to advocate for a free-market money that will likely, organically rest on a foundation of gold and silver.The former "Read Rothbard Podcast" where we talk about movies from an anarcho-capitalist perspective will be re-launched as "the Actual Anarchy Podcast".Look for more audiobook versions of a Murray Rothbard books and articles posting on Fridays each week. The Case for a 100 Percent Gold Dollarby Murray N. RothbardPart 2 of 2Rothbard not only argues for the gold standard; he shows how it can be restored in a practical, step-by-step plan. No other system will stop the seemingly endless monetary inflation of the Federal Reserve system. He also makes his strongest case against fractional reserve banking. This essay was written in 1962 and this edition includes Rothbard's sweeping introduction from 1991, in which he argues that the true gold standard is more viable than ever.Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.Sourced from: https://mises.org/library/what-has-government-done-our-money-2To purchase from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2iK0yauPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 40 - The Case for a 100 Percent Gold Dollar - Murray N. Rothbard - Audiobook - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2017 52:52


    Now that we have finished the 3-part audiobook version of Murray Rothbard's "What Has Government Done To Our Money?", we move on to the companion piece "The Case For A 100 Percent Gold Dollar". Presented in two parts, this book take the history of money's origins that you just learned and applies the lessons to advocate for a free-market money that will likely, organically rest on a foundation of gold and silver.The former "Read Rothbard Podcast" where we talk about movies from an anarcho-capitalist perspective will be re-launched as "the Actual Anarchy Podcast".Look for more audiobook versions of a Murray Rothbard books and articles posting on Fridays each week. The Case for a 100 Percent Gold Dollarby Murray N. RothbardPart 1 of 2Rothbard not only argues for the gold standard; he shows how it can be restored in a practical, step-by-step plan. No other system will stop the seemingly endless monetary inflation of the Federal Reserve system. He also makes his strongest case against fractional reserve banking. This essay was written in 1962 and this edition includes Rothbard's sweeping introduction from 1991, in which he argues that the true gold standard is more viable than ever.Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.Sourced from: https://mises.org/library/what-has-government-done-our-money-2To purchase from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2iK0yauPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 39 - What Has Government Done To Our Money? - Murray N. Rothbard - Audiobook - Part 3 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2017 44:12


    After the past two weeks where we posted Murray Rothbard's "Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure" and "Anatomy of the State", we now get into further detail on money, where it comes from and what government has done to separate it from its original purpose. Join us for this 3-part audiobook version of Murray Rothbard's "What Has Government Done To Our Money"?The former "Read Rothbard Podcast" where we talk about movies from an anarcho-capitalist perspective will be re-launched as "the Actual Anarchy Podcast".Look for more audiobook versions of a Murray Rothbard books and articles posting on Fridays each week. WHAT HAS GOVERNMENT DONE TO OUR MONEY?by Murray N. RothbardPart 3 of 3The Monetary Breakdown of the WestRothbard shows precisely how banks create money out of thin air and how the central bank, backed by government power, allows them to get away with it. He shows how exchange rates and interest rates would work in a true free market. When it comes to describing the end of the gold standard, he is not content to describe the big trends. He names names and ferrets out all the interest groups involved. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.Sourced from: https://mises.org/library/what-has-government-done-our-money-2To purchase from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2iyZ0VXPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 38 - What Has Government Done To Our Money? - Murray N. Rothbard - Audiobook - Part 2 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 66:03


    After the past two weeks where we posted Murray Rothbard's "Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure" and "Anatomy of the State", we now get into further detail on money, where it comes from and what government has done to separate it from its original purpose. Join us for this 3-part audiobook version of Murray Rothbard's "What Has Government Done To Our Money"?The former "Read Rothbard Podcast" where we talk about movies from an anarcho-capitalist perspective will be re-launched as "the Actual Anarchy Podcast".Look for more audiobook versions of a Murray Rothbard books and articles posting on Fridays each week. WHAT HAS GOVERNMENT DONE TO OUR MONEY?by Murray N. RothbardPart 2 of 3Government Meddling With MoneyRothbard shows precisely how banks create money out of thin air and how the central bank, backed by government power, allows them to get away with it. He shows how exchange rates and interest rates would work in a true free market. When it comes to describing the end of the gold standard, he is not content to describe the big trends. He names names and ferrets out all the interest groups involved. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.Sourced from: https://mises.org/library/what-has-government-done-our-money-2To purchase from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2iyZ0VXPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 37 - What Has Government Done To Our Money? - Murray N. Rothbard - Audiobook - Part 1 of 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017 92:19


    After the past two weeks where we posted Murray Rothbard's "Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure" and "Anatomy of the State", we now get into further detail on money, where it comes from and what government has done to separate it from its original purpose. Join us for this 3-part audiobook version of Murray Rothbard's "What Has Government Done To Our Money"?The former "Read Rothbard Podcast" where we talk about movies from an anarcho-capitalist perspective will be re-launched as "the Actual Anarchy Podcast".Look for more audiobook versions of a Murray Rothbard books and articles posting on Fridays each week. WHAT HAS GOVERNMENT DONE TO OUR MONEY?by Murray N. RothbardPart 1 of 3Preface - Introduction - Money In A Free SocietyRothbard shows precisely how banks create money out of thin air and how the central bank, backed by government power, allows them to get away with it. He shows how exchange rates and interest rates would work in a true free market. When it comes to describing the end of the gold standard, he is not content to describe the big trends. He names names and ferrets out all the interest groups involved. Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach.Sourced from: https://mises.org/library/what-has-government-done-our-money-2To purchase from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2iyZ0VXPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 36 - Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure - Murray N. Rothbard - Audiobook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 42:58


    As announced on our most recent shows, we will be transitioning "the Read Rothbard Podcast" to audiobooks of Murray's books and articles.The second post is his "Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cure" which is a great follow-up to last week's "Anatomy of the State". This gives a cogent understanding of where market-cycles come from, why they occur and how to prevent them.The former "Read Rothbard Podcast" where we talk about movies from an anarcho-capitalist perspective will be re-launched as "the Actual Anarchy Podcast".Look for more audiobook versions of a Murray Rothbard books and articles posting on Fridays each week. More information to come, but here are the details about this book:Economic Depressions: Their Cause and Cureby Murray N. RothbardMurray Rothbard was the master of reducing complicated theories to their very essence while retaining theoretical rigor, and this essay is a case in point. It was originally written in 1969 and published in the form of a tiny book that achieved a huge circulation. Its continued relevance speaks to an aspect of the Austrian theory that other theories can't boast. It is a real theory that applies across time and place, and its persuasive power is not contingent on the particulars of any individual boom-bust cycle.Narrated by Harold Fritsche. Music by Kevin McLeod.Sourced from: https://mises.org/library/economic-depressions-their-cause-and-cure-2To purchase from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2jWH8QHPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 35 - Anatomy of the State - Murray N. Rothbard - Audiobook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 60:09


    As announced on our most recent shows, we will be transitioning "the Read Rothbard Podcast" to audiobooks of Murray's books and articles.The first post is his "Anatomy of the State" which is a great red-pill, gateway drug for a lot of people to finally see the state for what it is; and what it is not.The former "Read Rothbard Podcast" where we talk about movies from an anarcho-capitalist perspective will be re-launched as "the Actual Anarchy Podcast".Look for more audiobook versions of a Murray Rothbard books and articles posting on Fridays each week. More information to come, but here are the details about this book:Anatomy of the Stateby Murray N. RothbardFollowing Franz Oppenheimer and Albert Jay Nock, Rothbard regards the state as a predatory entity. It does not produce anything, but rather steals resources from those engaged in production. In applying this view to American history, Rothbard makes use of the work of John C. Calhoun.Narrated by Harold Fritsche. Music by Kevin McLeod.Sourced from: https://mises.org/library/anatomy-state-0To purchase from Amazon: http://amzn.to/2jWDp5JPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    MLK Special - Selma and the Civil Rights Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2017 114:22


    We have another special guest on to discuss the movie Selma for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special. Ryan Jones joines us from www.theafrolibertarian.com to discuss the film, MLK's legacy and many other issues related to race and government. This is a long one...and fitting for what is our final episode as the Read Rothbard Podcast. The name will live on, but as Murray Rothbard audiobook versions of his books and articles. The show that we do will also live on as the Actual Anarchy Podcast, where we take a look at movies and events of actual anarchy that surround us every day. It is basically the same show, but we are aligning the title to match up with what we discuss; and we also have the added bonus of no longer appearing to speak for Mr. Rothbard. We hope you enjoy this show and look for us again as we launch www.ActualAnarchy.com and the Actual Anarchy Podcast. Cheers!For show notes and more, please visist: www.ReadRothbard.com/MLK_SpecialPresented by:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 34 - Rat-a-shooty (1:02:42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2017 62:42


    We compare and contrast Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille and Morgan Spurlock's Rats from a non-aggression principled stance. Do not watch the Spurlock movie before the Pixar movie - as it changes the whole thing. Are sentient rats capable of understanding property rights; can they steal? Are we justified in setting traps or shooting them? We discuss these topics and more on this episode. Enjoy!For show notes and more, please visit:http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-34Presented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Economics 101, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Episode 33 - Hell or Fractional Reserve Banking (53:01)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 53:00


    We talk about the film "Hell or High Water" starring Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges and Ben Foster. It's a 2016 heist film centered on two brothers who rob the bank that their family owe their mortgage to. Oil was recently discovered on the property, but they are at risk of losing the ranch within a few days. They resort to this elaborate bank robbery plan to save the ranch and secure the oil money for their children. No NAP violations here right?!?! We discuss a giant plot hole and a bit about the 2008 financial crisis and fractional reserve lending.For show notes and more, please visit:http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-33Presented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Economics 101, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Special - Happy New Year - Can You Rape a Robot?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2016 74:31


    Hoppe New Year! We discuss the movie Ex Machina and the implications of AI in regards to NAP, Property Rights, Self-Defense and a myriad of other issues. Our first non-family member guest, Liam Cardenas, joins us for a lively discussion that spans just over an hour. You can check out Liam's blog over at: https://ljc.io/We hope you enjoy this one and here's to the best to come in 2017!For Show Notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Special-Happy-New-YearPresented by Read Rothbard: Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Episode 32 - Change, Change, Change, Changeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2016 60:59


    We discuss the Clint Eastwood directed film Changeling starring Angelina Jolie and feature our very first guest! My wife jumps on the call near the end to offer her thoughts on the film where we discuss morality, police corruption, feminism, raising children and much more on this final episode of 2016. Enjoy!Take advantage of the Tom Woods Liberty Classroom deal expiring midnight tonight (Dec 30th)! Go to: www.ReadRothbard.com/libertyclassroomThis episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5DMhfO1j8JEFor Show Notes and more, please visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/Episode-32Presented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand

    A Very Murray Christmas Carol

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2016 44:50


    Murray Christmas! We discuss Charles Dickens and his holiday story A Christmas Carol and how it is an anti-capitalist, anti-industrial revolution propaganda piece used to argue for additional government interventions. From the anecdotal testimony that is used to play on emotion vs. the reality of actual improvement in living standard (so long as they are voluntarily working in the factories, it is an improvement over their prior alternatives), the enclosure movement, corn laws, etc...So, we pretty much ruin your holiday story with this one....and, there is no Santa Claus! Enjoy!For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/murraychristmasThis Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mNXg1jykPVEPresented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Episode 31 - Inconceivable!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 67:23


    We didn't say the word Inconceivable while discussing the great Princess Bride movie, which is in itself inconceivable. Robert lists this as one of his favorite movies and we endeavor to pack a few libertarian messages into this familiar story. Also, spoiler alert, I make a mistake on a word definition that Robert is correct on - and I smugly, and incorrectly, try to correct him. Oh well. We hope you enjoy the show!For show notes and more: http://www.readrothbard.com/Episode-31This episode on YouTube: Presented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Episode 30 - Sh!tiocracy: A Documentary? (1:20:49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2016 80:49


    We discuss the narrative that Idiocracy is currently viewed as a prescient documentary that foretold today's events regarding Trump being elected President. We argue that this may be true, but not in the way that they think. It is the echo-chamber of social media that allowed people to be blindsided to the Trump-phenomenon and the current attack on "fake news" is only going to double-down on the problem and compound it. This is a pretty fun one that feels like we really hit our stride.Also, apparently I was not quite right about the water being the only thing that expands. A few more things do...but it's RARE PEOPLE!Gallium is a liquid at 85.6 degrees Fahrenheit and expands as it freezes, according to Chemicool. The four other elements that expand when they freeze are silicon, bismuth, antimony and germanium. However, gallium is the only element out of those five that has a melting point near room temperature.For Show Notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Episode-30Presented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubTwitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Episode 29 - DFreedom Unchained (1:32:43)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2016 92:43


    We talk about DJango Unchained and some of the various NAP violations contained therein. As it's a Tarantino movie, there are aplenty. We also talk about copyright and counterfeiting where we mostly raise questions and don't have super solid answers. We hope it is at least entertaining. For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Episode-29Presented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Twitter: https://twitter.com/read_rothbardPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Economics 101, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Episode 28 - the Usual Statists

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2016 58:23


    "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world that he didn't exist." As it is with Verbal Kint in the Usual Suspects, the true evil is just under your nose for the entire film. He engenders himself to the detectives with requests for help, saying he likes cops, spinning yarns, all to distract from the monster beneath. This is much the same way that the government presents itself as a provider of safety and security, what is needed for a civil society - yet it is the largest transgressor upon life and liberty; creating the most pollution, destruction, mayhem and murder in the history of the world. So, at least that's our take on the message from the Usual Suspects. We dive into some specific details, and by the way, if you haven't seen it: spoilers.For Show Notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Episode-28This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DV3hWf0dmT8Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 27 - Black Friday Fight Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2016 97:28


    We talk Fight Club and the annual tradition of Black Friday where people line up in the wee hours after Thanksgiving to get into actual fights over Wal-Mart toasters. We also touch on the death of Castro and how leftists and world leaders (but I digress) are taking the news.For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-27============================================Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Special - Thanksgiving with a helping of Maximum Freedom (58:38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2016 58:38


    Here is the Read Rothbard Podcast Thanksgiving special! We talk about Peanuts with Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, Snoopy, Woodstock and the posse. Strange that there are no adults in the show, other than Charlie Brown's Grandmother on the phone.Also, be sure to check out Tom Woods's Liberty Classroom Black Friday Special for BIG Savings on a GREAT product: http://www.readrothbard.com/libertyclassroomFor Show Notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Special-ThanksgivingThis Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PcGfmqF2uP4Presented by Read Rothbard: Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person. The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom. Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_Podcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclub Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbard Murray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics, Austrian Economics Overview, Capital and Interest Theory, Prices, Value and Exchange, Economics 101, Microeconomics, Supply and Demand,

    Episode 26 - Why We Aren't SJW's / Zooptopia (1:27:06)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2016 87:06


    We talk Zootopia and the craziness of minarchism, and the insane craziness of the idiotic SJW mindset.For show notes and more, please visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/Episode-26This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x06t9ebjbgQPresented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_Podcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclub Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Special - 2016 Elections - Taste the Rainbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 110:30


    Double Rainbow of Schadenfreude! We mix it up about the stunning presidential result with Trump defeating the shoe-in Clinton. We recall a play-by-play of our updates to each other as it was happening. Pretty fun stuff. Of course, we don't support either candidate, but it is fun to see the expected winning side lose their collective shit in an ocean of lefty tears. Ride the wave, for a day.For Show Notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Special-Election-EpisodeThis episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r2NTOBHmbyMPresented by Read Rothbard: Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person. The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom. Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_Podcast Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclub Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbard Murray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 25 - Enter the Interstellar Flood

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2016 77:56


    Episode 25! Can't believe we made it this far. In this episode, we are discussing/dismantling Interstellar and Before the Flood. They both call for massive, collective response to a "crisis". Examples of World Wars, the Great Depression, NASA and the moon landings, the Manhattan Project seem to be ingrained in the culture as problems only collective action led by government can, or ever has solved.For Show Notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Episode-25This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5ZO_c6eJmNQPresented by Read Rothbard:Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbardMurray Rothbard, Murray N Rothbard, Read Rothbard, Anarchy, Anarchism, Free-Market, Anarcho-Capitalism, News and Events, Podcast, Laissez-Faire, Voluntaryist, Voluntaryism, Non-Aggression Principle, NAP, Libertarian, Libertarianism, Economics, Austrian Economics,

    Episode 24 - Wolverines! Red Dawn (1:54:42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2016 114:42


    We are back at it again discussing the 1984 cult-classic, Red Dawn. Is there a libertarian thread? There seems to be. This is a long and rambling podcast almost 2 HOURS long! We also spend a fair amount of time discussing the recent Stefan Molyneux video where he appears to be breaking up with libertarianism. It's an interesting conversation and we hope you enjoy. Looking forward to comments or feedback to the show. WOLVERINES!Wolverines photo for Episode 24https://www.flickr.com/photos/charlesfettinger/4888175335https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/Episode-24Read Rothbard is comprised of a small group of voluntaryists who are fans of Murray N. Rothbard. We curate content on the www.ReadRothbard.com site including books, lectures, articles, speeches, and we make a weekly podcast based on his free-market approach to economics. Our focus is on education and how advancement in technology improves the living standards of the average person.The Read Rothbard Podcast is all about Maximum Freedom. We look at movies and current events from a Rothbardian Anarchist perspective. If it's voluntary, we're cool with it. If it's not, then it violated the Non-Aggression Principle and Property Rights - the core tenants of Libertarian Theory - and hence - human freedom.Website: http://www.ReadRothbard.comiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-read-rothbard-podcast/id1166745868Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ii45fhytlsiwkw6cbgzbxi6ahmi?t=The_Read_Rothbard_PodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/gp/145447582@N05/xB4583Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReadRothbard

    Episode 23 - Ene-muh of the State (55:31)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2016 55:31


    We discuss the 1998 Will Smith/Gene Hackman film. The election and how the media is in the tank for Hillary. We aren't fans of Trump either, but it is full-press against him in the press. We hope that this whole farce shakes the confidence that people blindly have granted democracy. Robert also brings up the hypocrisy surrounding legal vs. illegal gambling.(Apologies to Blink182 for the name rip-off)For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-23

    Episode 22 - V is for Voluntary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2016 75:41


    We're a bunch of lying liars! We said more frequency! We said shorter shows! Well, here we are 2 days later than our once a week schedule and with a show over an hour long. Oh well. We talk about "V is for Vendetta" and weave in some talk on individual vs. collective ownership and some SJW-logic problems. For show notes and more, please visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/Episode-22-1

    Episode 21 - Hunger Lames

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2016 32:35


    Episode 21 - Robert and I adopt a shorter format of just over 30 minutes to discuss the Hunger Games that started off as a promising book series that we both read over five years ago and ended up as an increasingly bad movie franchise. Enjoy yourself.Not a lot of show notes for this one, but you can still visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/Episode-21

    Episode 20 - Marvel Universe - Civil Minority War Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2016 90:36


    We unleash Robert's nerdcore flex on the Marvel Universe, and specifically, Captain America: Civil War. He brings an angle of the precog crime a la Minority Report to the discussion as well. We also discuss some recent AnCap action in the YouTubes and a list of random stuff stolen at the border.For show notes and more, visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/Episode-20

    Episode 19 - Snowden - Feeling Very Superstitious

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2016 70:33


    Fresh from the oven! Recorded today. Posted today. A recent business trip took me away from home for awhile so we are just now able to get together again. We discuss the Oliver Stone film about Edward Snowden....ummm....'Snowden' appropriately enough. Robert also gives a shout out to the narrator of the audiobook version of Larken Rose's The Most Dangerous Superstition. Much comparing and contrasting ensues.Show notes and more available at: www.ReadRothbard.com/Episode-19

    Episode 18 - In Time: Part Deux - JT's Got His D!ck in a Clock (1:07:32)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2016 67:31


    We're back again, and this time uninterrupted. And special bonus - I watched the 2nd half of the movie. We do it some real Justice on this one and tear the Marxo-Keynesian tripe to pieces. Oh...and we unload the d!ck in a box. Can't believe we missed that on the first show. Plenty of Murray in this one and below. Enjoy!For show notes and more, visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/Episode-18

    Episode 17 - In Time with Keynesian/Marxist Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2016 38:07


    We take on the Justin Timberlake Action/Thriller In Time about a society where time becomes currency and the rich prey on the weak, or so the story goes. We bust this one up good and quick. We do get cut short so be on the look out for more on this one coming soon. Enjoy yourself.For show notes and more, please visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/episode-17

    Episode 16 - Blazing Statists (1:05:00)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2016 65:00


    In the wake of the passing of Gene Wilder, we use Blazing Saddles as our muse for our musings. Much Murray is included with some history on railroads across the West and some heroic figures who break the cartel arrangement and make it on their own.For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.ReadRothbard.com/episode-16

    Episode 15 - Moron the Matrix and the Horrific Bentham

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2016 57:51


    Episode 15 - Moron the Matrix. We re-enter the Matrix to discuss the role of the fellow prisoners in keeping any dissenter in line. We also bring up a Murray clip discussing Jeremy Bentham and his horrific Panopticon which in many ways is similar to the pods that house the people trapped inside the Matrix while being used as batteries for the machines.For show notes and more, please visit: www.ReadRothbard.com/episode-15

    Episode 14 - You're Living in a Dream World (59:57)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2016 59:57


    Episode 14 is all about the Matrix. People come at this movie from so many perspectives, and they all seem to think that it's a metaphor or an allegory for their way of thinking. We are not different when we come at it from our Libertarian perspective. We also bring out a Marxist-approach as contrast or foil to our ancappery.For more show notes, please visit: http://www.ReadRothbard.com/episode-14

    The Special Olympics Episode (44:17)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2016 44:17


    We're back with a special episode posted the morning after recording! This is all about the Olympics, currently ongoing in the pre-Olympic hot-spot of corruption, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. We take apart the notion of equality that is being celebrated at a state-sponsored contest that features inequality as its whole frikken point.For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/special-olympics-episode

    Episode 13 - The Ring of Power Must Be Destroyed (1:15:42)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2016 75:42


    We venture into Mordor and discuss Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings. It is one of our favorite movies and it has some interesting themes that when viewed from a Rothbardian perspective, are quite compelling. Though not a fan of allegory, you can clearly see the influence that his ideological beliefs had in his work.For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.ReadRothbard.com/episode-13

    Episode 12 - Rubbing Aladdin's Lamp of Maximum Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2016 61:28


    Episode 12! We start out rambling, then veer into Disney movies. Primarily Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and Frozen. It all starts to come together by the end. We hope you enjoy it! (1:01:28)For show notes, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-12

    Episode 11 - The Flea-marketplace of Ideas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2016 68:00


    Episode 11 of the Read Rothbard Podcast, starts out as a rambling mess...but I think we find our way. We also introduce TRANSCRIPTS as an option for Murray Rothbard lectures here at www.ReadRothbard.com. Feel free to take a look at a free sample:http://www.readrothbard.com/rothbard-on-libertarianismThere are already additional ones available regarding Rothbard's talks on the History of Economic Thought, and once I get those posted to the site, you will see a link here.We are still finalizing the details surrounding our Premium Membership option, so look for more on that in the future as well.Here are the extensive notes regarding this auditory journey through the world with our Rothbardian analysis.For show notes, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-11

    Episode 10 - Putting Star Trek and the Venus Project in the Blender of Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2016 69:55


    The Trek Yin, to the Wars Yang. Nerd it up! Warp Factor 10 to the Venus Project with a dose of Maximum Freedom! The Star Trek episode! (1:09:56)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Roddenberryhttps://mises.org/library/star-trek-wrong-there-will-always-be-scarcityhttp://www.azquotes.com/author/12514-Gene_Roddenberryhttp://star-trek.answers.wikia.com/wiki/What_was_Gene_Roddenberry's_politicshttp://979litefm.com/ten-things-you-didnt-know-star-trek-creator-gene-roddenberry/http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2016/07/how-bad-can-it-get-in-venezuela-toilet.htmlhttp://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2016/07/uber-to-suspend-operations-in-budapest.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_the_Giant

    Episode 9 - The Morality of Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2016 64:40


    SPOILER ALERT! - Batman vs. Superman plot-line is discussed. - /SPOILER ALERT! We open with Pokemon Go and talk about how providing a medium for something is not tied to it being used for evil, unless that thing is specifically evil. Then we get on to the morality of Star Wars with two Kevin Smith movie scenes as our jumping off points. F|_|ck Lando Calrissian! The first clip we play is from 1997's Chasing Amy.The second clip is from 1994's Clerks.Here is the article we mention regarding the Pokemon Go:http://kotaku.com/pokemon-go-could-be-a-death-sentence-for-a-black-man-1783388743Not much else to reference on this one, but do hit us up with feedback as we suggest in the show at:www.ReadRothbard.com and/or www.facebook.com/readrothbardclubOnce Robert provides some preliminary artwork from his book, we will post it to the Read Rothbard site under this episode.1:04:41

    Episode 8 - Police Shootings and the Laws that Lead to Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2016 64:33


    Here's another rambling, controversial episode. To be clear: we do not condone violence. Self-defense is the only exception. We recorded this episode before really formulating our thoughts on the recent events in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas - and try to make some sense of it all.Here are some links to things relevant to our discussion:90 seconds of the Pholosopher breaking down how laws translate directly to violence by authorities: https://youtu.be/jLB1S-p0Ycwhttp://www.dailywire.com/news/7264/5-statistics-you-need-know-about-cops-killing-aaron-bandlerLarken Rose on when it's morally OK to shoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ9w1HHRMQwhttp://www.targetliberty.com/2016/07/how-to-really-deal-with-police-when-you.htmlSteven Crowder debunking BlackLivesMatters outrage, case-by-case:https://youtu.be/hEhUP4097JMhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/07/07/alton-sterling-eric-garner-and-the-double-standard-of-the-side-hustle/Vancouver bureaucrats labeled uber a limo service, and sets the minimum fee for a ride at $75. Gotta love Gov.lol: " the Vancouver Taxi Association, says Uber will provide unfair competition for cabbies "http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-08/vancouver-doesn-t-have-uber-it-boggles-the-mind

    Episode 7 - Independence Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2016 60:29


    We break it down to some fundamentals. If this don't please 'em...I am not sure what else to say.In Episode 7 of the Read Rothbard Podcast, we are again; all over the place. We do discuss a slate of topics that are sure to draw the ire of most. So, dive in and 'enjoy' an hour's worth of "two guys talking" about:The Fourth of JulyThe Pledge of AllegianceBrexitFree State of JonesWe respond to a critique of our podcast!More on Uber and LyftMuhammad Ali - draft dodger?Articles discussed:Tom Woods Article: https://www.libertyclassroom.com/they-dont-dare-tell-you-the-point-of-july-4/Pledge of Allegiance: https://medium.com/synapse/the-weird-history-of-the-pledge-of-allegiance-8d1f55277e0d#.5unrxxj50Free State of Jones on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_State_of_Jones_(film)Uber/Lyft Chicago Tribune: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-uber-lyft-perspec-0628-20160627-story.htmlTesla Auto-pilot crash: http://ericpetersautos.com/2016/07/02/youre-either-driver-passenger/Muahhamad Ali: http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/opinion/readers/2016/06/28/letter-muhammad-ali-no-hero/86481936/And not mentioned, but a good read for the Fourth of July:http://letterofliberty.blogspot.com/2013/07/happy-independence-day.html

    Episode 6 - Conscription and Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2016 62:42


    As if we didn't inspire enough hate mail with episode 5, we came back and did this one. We talk a bit more about Ali and his resistance to the draft, which leads us to the concept of conscription and selective service; a somewhat voluntary-sounding mandatory system that threatens young men with fines, imprisonment, possible death and certain death if you resist. Oh, and in the name of "equality" the senate just passed a bill so women get the same shoddy treatment.

    Episode 5 - The Greatest BIG Uber Gun Control Porn Audition of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2016 39:52


    We talk guns. We talk income guarantees. We talk Uber. We talk porn auditions. We talk Ali.For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-5

    Episode 4 - Economic Calculation & Venezuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2016 29:32


    We introduce a new format to the show where we play a short Rothbard clip and then apply it to present day events. In this episode, Rothbard discusses how socialism is unable to provide necessary economic calculation to have a functioning economy and we discuss the goings ons in the socialist hell-pit of Venezuela where there has been a 60x increase in gas prices as the country struggles with economic collapse. We also mention dicks. No, not like that. Dirty mind. (29:32)For Show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-4

    Episode 3 - Maniacs and Beautiful Unicorns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2016 31:49


    The place...we're all over it in this one. We do mention Trump and McAfee, maniacs and unicorns; as we touch on the 2016 election cycle, the minimum wage, a worthy cause...and some ideas on what to do as a small "L" libertarian. (31:49)For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-3-maniacs-and-beautiful-unicorns

    Episode 2 - Uber Lyfts out of Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 33:50


    We take on Taxis, the City of Austin, and Protectionism in general in this one. (33:50)For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-2-uber-lyfts-out-of-austin

    Episode 1 - The Bernie Sanders Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2016 77:18


    We take Bernie to the woodshed over his Presidential Platform. Contradictions abound! Economic ignorance as well! Don't miss the easter egg at the end! (1:17:18)For show notes and more, please visit: http://www.readrothbard.com/episode-1-the-bernie-sanders-plan

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