
Radio Rothbard is a weekly podcast hosted by Ryan McMaken and a rotation of Mises Institute-aligned experts to dive deeper into some of the most pressing issues. 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!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 209 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

In this discussion of Rothbard's seminal essay on the nature of the state, "The Anatomy of the State," Ryan McMaken takes a look at the state as a unique organization with a monopoly on the means of coercion. This organization, which is not to be con... more
Ryan McMaken takes a look at Rothbard's seminal 1963 essay "War, Peace, and the State." We find that Rothbard was no pacifist, but supported defensive violence against aggressors. Rothbard also maintains war must be limited by respect for neutrals, a... more
In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken looks at Rothbard's essay "Nations by Consent: Decomposing the Nation State." The essay provides some key insights into the nature of the nation-state, its origins, and implications for modern-day topic... more
Ryan McMaken looks in detail at an important essay by historian Ralph Raico in which Raico critiques Ludwig von Mises's views on democracy, fascism, and immigration. Raico suggests that Mises's views of democracy and immigration fail to address some ... more
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One of the worst cases of strawman arguments I’ve ever heard…..and I’m a Rothbard fan.
It's a good podcast, but the hosts don't seem very professional. Ryan goes "heh heh" way too often. If it were a personal podcast that would be fine (though still annoying), but if you're representing an organization (such as the Mises Institute), you should try to speak more professionally.
Fantastic!
Please consider preparing ahead so youre not stuttering and ummming and ahhhing. Speak with assertiveness for crying out loud. THO.
Just needs to be 3x as loud
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A weekly discussion from a Rothbardian libertarian perspective that tackles politics, economics, foreign policy, and culture through a critical lens on state power and policy outcomes. Episodes often contrast big-picture theory with practical implications, exploring topics like parental obligations, civil liberties, fiscal policy, housing, and geopolitics. Noteworthy is the mix of rigorous, academically flavored analysis with accessible debates, frequently featuring guests from think tanks, academia, and policy research who deepen on-strategy vs. tactics in current events and long-running policy debates. The show tends to attract listeners who prefer contrarian takes, historical context, and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives ... more
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