Liberty vs. Power

About Liberty vs. Power

Liberty vs. Power is a history podcast dedicated to what Murray Rothbard saw as the noble task of libertarians: "to de-bamboozle: to penetrate the fog of lies and deception of the State and its Court Intellectuals."Featuring Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop, each episode is dedicated to exposing the cronyism that has fueled the growth of the American empire, and celebrating those precious victories in defense of liberty.

Publisher

Mises Institute

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Dec 2021

Latest episode

2 Mar 2022

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Mar 2022

   American Conquest and the Fall of the Jacksonians

   In this episode of Liberty vs. Power, Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop look at the connection between the imperialism of the Jacksonians and the corruption of America as an "empire of liberty." As manifest destiny — and the annexation of Texas — brings the United States to the Pacific Ocean, and the issue of slavery heightens sectional differences in Washington, the party of Jackson and Van Buren comes to embrace many of the same policies that it was created to tame. Recommended Reading "Shadow Imperialism: American Filibusters in Latin America" by Chris Calton — Mises.org/LP11_A (https://Mises.org/LP11_A) "The Folly of 1845: Texas and the Evils of Annexation" by Ryan McMaken — Mises.org/LP11_B (https://Mises.org/LP11_B) Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

2. 

   23 Feb 2022

   Jacksonian Populism and the Trans-Atlantic Persuasion

   In this episode of Liberty vs. Power, Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop look at the record of the Jackson administration on trade, spending, and corporate privilege, and how it tied into a larger shift within the Anglosphere. Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

3. 

   16 Feb 2022

   How the Jacksonians Killed the Bank

   General Andrew Jackson, fresh off the election of 1828, assumes the office of the presidency, armed with a battle plan to bring down the institutions he blames for the corruption of the republic: America's National Bank. In this episode of Liberty vs. Power, Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop look at the Jacksonians' embrace of executive power and their battle against Nicholas Biddle of the Second Bank of the United States. Recommended Reading "Bureaucracy and the Civil Service in the United States" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP9_A (https://Mises.org/LP9_A) "The War on Cash: Old and New" by Louis Rouanet — Mises.org/LP9_B (https://Mises.org/LP9_B) A Short History of Paper Money and Banking in the United States by William Gouge — Mises.org/LP9_C (https://Mises.org/LP9_C) The Jacksonian Persuasion: Politics and Belief by Marvin Meyers — Mises.org/LP9_D (https://Mises.org/LP9_D) Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

4. 

   9 Feb 2022

   The Corrupt Bargain and the Jacksonian Revolution

   The election of 1824 pits the Old Republicans against the entrenched interests of one-party rule in America. In this episode of Liberty vs. Power, Dr. Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop discuss the collapse of the first party system of the United States, the corrupt bargain that haunts the political career of John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay, and the rise of a new political movement inspired by Jeffersonian ideals: the Jacksonians. Recommended Reading Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

5. 

   2 Feb 2022

   Your History Teacher Lied about the "Era of Good Feelings"

   Virginia's stranglehold over American politics continues with President James Monroe. While high school textbooks refer to this period of one-party rule as the "Era of Good Feelings," the reality is the Second Bank of the United States offers some of the most vulgar examples of corruption the American people have seen. In this episode, Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop discuss the Panic of 1819 and the impact it had on political alliances for decades to come. Recommended Reading The Panic of 1819: Reactions and Policies by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP7_A (https://Mises.org/LP7_A) A Short History of Paper Money and Banking in the United States by William Gouge — Mises.org/LP7_B (https://Mises.org/LP7_B) "The Scandal of Smith and Buchanan: The Skeletons in the McCulloch vs. Maryland Closet" by David Bogen (PDF) — Mises.org/LP7_C (https://Mises.org/LP7_C) Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

6. 

   26 Jan 2022

   James Madison's Failed Conquest of Canada

   The transformation of Jeffersonians into National Republicans continues under President James Madison. Following the Louisiana Purchase, the new administration sets its eyes on Florida and Canada for new American expansion. The result is the disastrous War of 1812 and the rise of a new central bank. Recommended Reading "The Feds Before the Fed" by Scott Trask — Mises.org/LP6_A (https://Mises.org/LP6_A) "Our Oligarchs Can Thank James Madison" by Ryan McMaken — Mises.org/LP6_B (https://Mises.org/LP6_B) "Why James Madison Hated Democracy" by Ryan McMaken — Mises.org/LP6_C (https://Mises.org/LP6_C) Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

7. 

   19 Jan 2022

   The Louisiana Purchase and the Corruption of the Jeffersonians

   The Revolution of 1800 removed the Hamiltonians from power, and in Jefferson's first term, America witnessed a major reduction of federal power. In his second term, however, an offer by French Emperor Napoleon to purchase the Louisiana territory would mark the fall of the Old Republicans. In this episode, Patrick and Tho look at how dreams of conquest in Canada, Spanish Florida, Mexico, and beyond have had tragic consequences for Americans' liberty. Recommended Reading "The Louisiana Purchase: Jefferson's Constitutional Crisis that Risked Dissolving the Union" by Dave Benner — Mises.org/LP5_A (https://Mises.org/LP5_A) "Was Thomas Jefferson a Great President?" by Scott Trask — Mises.org/LP5_B (https://Mises.org/LP5_B) Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

8. 

   12 Jan 2022

   The Jeffersonian Revolution

   In this episode of Liberty vs. Power, Patrick and Tho look at the success of the Jeffersonians following the corruption of Hamilton's Federalist Party. With the support of Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin, the Jeffersonian Administration is able to slash the size of the federal bureaucracy. Unfortunately, the influence of Republican moderates — like James Madison — undermined a true restoration of old republican ideals. Recommended Reading "Jefferson's Philosophy" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP4_A (https://Mises.org/LP4_A) "Jefferson as President: His Judicial Blunders" by Scott Trask — Mises.org/LP4_B (https://Mises.org/LP4_B) Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

9. 

   5 Jan 2022

   Hamilton's Curse

   With the Constitution in place and George Washington made president, Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton was empowered to make the new government in his image. Unsurprisingly, a man who celebrated the corruption of the old European order was quick to install a regime inspired by mercantilists like Jean-Baptiste Colbert. In this episode, Patrick and Tho pinpoint the special interest that benefitted most from the Hamiltonian era, and how its failings sowed the seeds for the Jeffersonian Revolution of 1800. Recommended Reading "The Founding Father of Crony Capitalism" by Thomas DiLorenzo — Mises.org/LP3_A (https://Mises.org/LP3_A) "Alexander Hamilton: Centralist and Nationalist" by Daren A. Wiseley — Mises.org/LP3_B (https://Mises.org/LP3_B) "Central Banking as an Engine of Corruption" by Thomas DiLorenzo — Mises.org/LP3_C (http://Mises.org/LP3_C) Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) Hamilton's Curse: How Jefferson's Arch Enemy Betrayed the American Revolution—and What It Means for Americans Today by Thomas J. DiLorenzo — Mises.org/LP_Curse (https://Mises.org/LP_Curse) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

10. 

    29 Dec 2021

    America's Radical Revolution and the Constitutional Coup

    How did a handful of colonies created by the European Old Order establish a unique nation conceived in liberty? In Episode 2 of the Liberty vs. Power Podcast, Patrick Newman and Tho Bishop discuss the lasting tension between the Spirit of 1776 and the Constitution of 1787. The results of America's successful war for independence is one of the most important victories for the cause of liberty, but the forces of power adapted to new opportunities. Patrick and Tho also discuss the career of the infamous Robert Morris, and follow the rise of two men who are determined to mold America into the European nationalist tradition: Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. Articles "America's Libertarian Revolution" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP2_A (https://Mises.org/LP2_A) "Bacon's Rebellion" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP2_B (https://Mises.org/LP2_B) "How the Constitutional Convention Vastly Expanded the Powers of the President" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP2_C (http://Mises.org/LP2_C) "The Founding Fathers' Coup d'État" by Albert Jay Nock — Mises.org/LP2_D (http://Mises.org/LP2_D) "Economic Determinism, Ideology, and the American Revolution" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP2_E (http://Mises.org/LP2_E) "Liberty and Property: the Levellers and Locke" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP2_F (https://Mises.org/LP2_F) Books Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP_Crony) Conceived in Liberty, Volumes I-IV by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP2_G (https://Mises.org/LP2_G) Conceived in Liberty, Volume V by Murray Rothbard, Edited by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP2_H (https://Mises.org/LP2_H) Movie The Patriot — Mises.org/LP2_J (http://Mises.org/LP2_J) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

11. 

    22 Dec 2021

    Theory and History

    In the first episode of the Liberty vs. Power Podcast, Tho Bishop and Patrick Newman take a deep dive into the intellectual framework of Rothbardian historical analysis. This includes looking at the "conspiracy analyst" as a praxeologist, identifying what personal incentives may motivate individual actors that directly influence government policy. Tho and Patrick also discuss the importance of history as a vital tool in what Murray Rothbard considered "the science of liberty," and look at how battles over issues like Critical Race Theory highlight the ways the progressive left have leveraged historical narrative to strengthen their political agenda. Cronyism: Liberty versus Power in Early America, 1607–1849 by Patrick Newman — Mises.org/LP1_Crony (https://Mises.org/LP1_Crony) Important Links "The Conspiracy Theory of History Revisited" by Murray Rothbard — Mises.org/LP1_A (https://Mises.org/LP1_A) "Murray Rothbard and Jacksonian Banking" by Leonard Liggio — Mises.org/LP1_B (https://Mises.org/LP1_B) "Coming of Age With Murray" by Hans Hermann Hoppe — Mises.org/LP1_C (https://Mises.org/LP1_C) "The Forgotten Greatness of Rothbard’s Preface to Theory and History" by George Pickering — Mises.org/LP1_D (https://Mises.org/LP1_D) "The Fight over Economics Is a Fight over Culture" by Ryan McMaken — Mises.org/LP1_E (https://Mises.org/LP1_E) "How to Do Economic History" by Joseph T. Salerno — Mises.org/LP1_F (https://Mises.org/LP1_F) "The Case for Revisionism (and Against A Priori History)" by Murray N. Rothbard — Mises.org/LP1_J (https://Mises.org/LP1_J) Additional Reading Theory and History: An Interpretation of Social and Economic Evolution by Ludwig von Mises — Mises.org/LP1_G (https://Mises.org/LP1_G) The Economic Mind in American Civilization: 1606-1865, Volume One by Joseph Dorfman — Mises.org/LP1_H (https://Mises.org/LP1_H) To subscribe to the Liberty vs. Power Podcast on your favorite platform, visit Mises.org/LvP (https://Mises.org/LvP).

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