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Is wealth inequality always the result of exploitation? Stefan Molyneux uses the example of two farmers—one with 100 acres and one with just a single acre—to challenge the idea that differences in wealth are explained only by theft or injustice. He argues that skill, productivity, and better results can create dramatically different outcomes over time. The discussion also examines why fortunes may not last across generations and why economic inequality is often framed as a moral conflict rather than a difference in ability or output. A concise perspective on wealth, productivity, merit, and the debate over whether the wealthy earned their position or took it from others. Watch TWS 2779: The Left Expects You to Live by Lies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKLlCtdhbjM #envy #jealousy #communism #socialism #capitalism #freemarket #freetrade #meritocracy ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoroxF-tG90

Are boys being punished simply for behaving like boys? In this clip from episode 2779 of The Tom Woods Show, Stefan Molyneux argues that modern education and society increasingly treat normal male behavior as a problem. He challenges the way boys’ energy, restlessness, competitiveness, and hands-on learning instincts are interpreted, arguing that schools often expect boys to conform to systems that were not designed around their natural development. Molyneux also discusses ADHD diagnoses as part of what he sees as a broader cultural conflict over masculinity, male development, and the role of boys in modern society. Watch TWS 2779: The Left Expects You to Live by Lies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKLlCtdhbjM #adhd #patriarchy #matriarchy #raisingboys #raisinggirls #malebehavior ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kpDOJH-NlM

In this clip from episode 2778 of The Tom Woods Show, Scott Horton questions JD Vance’s political motivations, his connections to the national security establishment, and his role in negotiations with Iran. Horton argues that Vance may be presenting himself as an opponent of foreign wars for political advantage, while also criticizing his past rhetoric about Iran’s nuclear program. The discussion also touches on Palantir, Ukraine, Gaza, and the broader relationship between political ambition and U.S. foreign policy. Watch TWS 2778: Trump Warning to Zelensky? The State of Russia and Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErjK8avY61w&t=1s #jdvance #trump #zelensky #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #palantir #palantirtechnologies #iranwar #irannegotiations #gaza ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p9EaLcFGwM

In this clip from episode 2778 of The Tom Woods Show, Scott Horton discusses Ukraine’s conscription strategy during the Russo-Ukrainian war and its connection to the country’s demographic crisis. Horton argues that Ukraine has prioritized keeping younger men—particularly those aged 18 to 25—away from the front lines, while sending older men into combat. He contrasts this approach with Lindsey Graham’s calls to lower the conscription age and send younger troops to the front. The result, Horton argues, is a grim conflict shaped not only by military objectives, but also by Ukraine's declining birth rate and long-term demographic survival. Watch TWS 2778: Trump Warning to Zelensky? The State of Russia and Ukraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErjK8avY61w&t=1s #ukrainewar #lindseygraham #birthrates #birthrate #ukrainerussiawar ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5r-kz7_Acw

Stefan Molyneux, a familiar name to most of my listeners, hosted the world's largest philosophy show until he was suddenly deplatformed everywhere. He had thought: I have the truth on my side, so who can stop me? But they want you to repeat -- or at least not outwardly object to -- a series of absurdities, and that makes a truth-teller dangerous. Happily, nowadays people regularly say far more provocative things than anything Stefan was punished for. He and I discuss this and plenty more. Stefan reflects on the rise of FreeDomain, his early work in practical philosophy, and the experience of being removed from major platforms. We discuss how the Overton window has shifted, why ideas that were once treated as beyond the pale are now openly discussed, and how deplatforming scattered his arguments more widely. We also talk about Stefan’s years filling in for Peter Schiff, the growth of his “Truth About” series, and the entrepreneurial lessons he learned while building an audience without institutional support. The conversation then turns to childhood, family life, peaceful parenting, the non-aggression principle, and Stefan’s belief that social and political problems must be addressed at their root. He explains why he sees the family as the foundation of a voluntary society and why entrepreneurship may offer young people a path toward greater independence. Finally, Stefan discusses the media’s treatment of controversial ideas, the difficulty of debating people who refuse to engage honestly, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. (Ep. 2779 of the Tom Woods Show) Sponsors: CrowdHealth - https://JoinCrowdHealth.com code: WOODS for $99 per month for the first 3 months Persist Marketing - https://Persist.Marketing Guest's Website: Freedomain - https://freedomain.com Guest's Twitter: @StefanMolyneux - https://x.com/StefanMolyneux Show notes page: https://tomwoods.com/2779 Other Important Links: https://SupportingListeners.com https://TomSchoolofLife.com https://LibertyClassroom.com https://RonPaulHomeschool.com <a href="https://NationalDivorce.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nor

Scott Horton joins us to discuss the increasingly intractable Russia-Ukraine war, and the persistent problem of the Israel Lobby, whose sins are largely unknown to the American public. (Ep. 2778 of the Tom Woods Show) Why won't sanctions end the war — and why won't the next round be any different? Scott explains why Russia's core demands haven't shifted since 2022, why recapturing lost territory remains a fantasy for Ukraine, and what Trump's Patriot missile license and warmer tone toward Zelensky actually signal. With Europe unwilling to pressure Kyiv toward concessions and Moscow unwilling to stop short of Odessa, the war grinds on — and escalating strikes only risk making it worse. On Israel and Iran: the high-profile spats between Washington and Tel Aviv are coordinated theater, not genuine friction. Backchannel talks with Iran are ongoing, and Trump's "MOU canceled" moment was an off-the-cuff bluff, not a real policy decision. Meanwhile, the hardliner crowd demanding Iran surrender its nuclear program, its missiles, and its regional allies is demanding an unconditional surrender America has not come close to earning. Then: what the killing of Khamenei actually unleashed, why air power keeps failing to win wars, and the direct blowback attack that hit Austin, Texas the very night the war in Iran began. Scott also walks through his two new Scott Horton Academy courses — the second half of his U.S.-Russia Cold War series and a brand-new deep dive into the hidden history of AIPAC and the Israel Lobby. Use code WOODS at scotthortonacademy.com for a special discount this week. Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: https://AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Guest's Website: Scott Horton Academy (use code WOODS for discount) Guest's Twitter: @ScottHortonShow Show notes page: https://tomwoods.com/2778 Other Important Links: https://SupportingListeners.com https://TomSchoolofLife.com https://LibertyClassroom.com https://RonPaulHomeschool.com https://NationalDivorce.com Audio & Video Production & Thumbnails by: Podsworth Media <a href="https://podsworth.com" target="_blank" r

NYC's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, pushed a 2-year rent freeze — and everyone cheered. But what happens when government just "barks orders" without thinking about economic reality? Tom Woods breaks down the danger of the "military model of society": the assumption that mandating prices is all it takes to fix housing. No supply constraints. No incentive effects. Just a bullhorn. Critics of rent control aren't landlord lackeys. They're asking the question nobody else wants to answer — what could go wrong? Watch TWS 2777: #RentFreeze #RentControl #NewYorkCity #HousingPolicy #Economics #TomWoods #TomWoodsShow #FreeMarket #AffordableHousing #EconTwitter ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYMC8nKFudc

Prices in housing, education, and healthcare keep rising — and it's no coincidence those are the sectors with the highest government involvement. Where government stays out — like LASIK and plastic surgery for instance — prices actually fall. Tom Woods breaks down why top-down "solutions" only create bubbles, and why 2008 was the proof. Watch TWS 2777: #economics #inflation #housing #healthcare #freemarket #libertarian #tomwoods #pricecontrols #shorts ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_lkDFEbOg0

A U.S. survey asked respondents from multiple racial groups to rate each group on a scale of 0–100. Every single group ranked itself highest — and every group except whites, consistently ranked whites the lowest. Meanwhile, whites rated all groups roughly the same. What does that mean for the future of our society? Watch TWS 2776: The Birthright Citizenship Disaster: What to Do Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtaW9Jq8qOM #race #survey #demographics #thetomwoodsshow #politics #america #culture #socialcommentary ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5N2fLtSAXg

Spencer Pratt gave a Fourth of July speech — and Tom Woods didn't see it coming. From drug addicts in LA playgrounds to Mamdani's strategy of cultural demoralization, Pratt's take was surprisingly sharp. Are the "destroyers" winning simply because good people are being demoralized into giving up? Tom breaks it down. Watch TWS 2776: The Birthright Citizenship Disaster: What to Do Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtaW9Jq8qOM #SpencerPratt #TomWoods #LosAngeles #Demoralization #California #Politics #Mamdani #TomWoodsShow ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp6MRThIu2E

"Democratic socialism" has come back into fashion -- with the monetary authority having pushed prices up, ordinary people have concluded that "capitalism," which makes it possible for them not to be living in the dirt, has "failed." Keith Knight has 64 arguments against it, but we discuss about 11. (Ep. 2777 of the Tom Woods Show) Sponsors: HomeServe - https://HomeServe.com Persist Marketing - https://PersistMarketing.com Guest's Website: Libertarian Institute - https://libertarianinstitute.org Guest's Twitter: @an_capitalist https://x.com/an_capitalist Show notes page: https://tomwoods.com/2777 Other Important Links: https://SupportingListeners.com https://TomSchoolofLife.com https://LibertyClassroom.com https://RonPaulHomeschool.com https://NationalDivorce.com Audio & Video Production & Thumbnails by: Podsworth Media https://podsworth.com Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk Intro & Outro audio & video by Chris Williams, Chris Beeman, & Robert Pearson of Podsworth Media, 2024. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmVdA_m8iXU

Peter Brimelow, author of Alien Nation and publisher of VDARE, discusses the silver lining in the ridiculous birthright citizenship Supreme Court decision. (Ep. 2776 of the Tom Woods Show) Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: https://AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Bank on Yourself: https://bankonyourself.com/woods Guest's Website: https://www.peterbrimelow.com Guest's Twitter: @PeterBrimelow Show notes page: https://tomwoods.com/2776 Other Important Links: https://SupportingListeners.com https://TomSchoolofLife.com https://LibertyClassroom.com https://RonPaulHomeschool.com https://NationalDivorce.com Audio & Video Production & Thumbnails by: Podsworth Media https://podsworth.com Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk Intro & Outro audio & video by Chris Williams, Chris Beeman, & Robert Pearson of Podsworth Media, 2024. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtaW9Jq8qOM

Tom scoffs at the ridiculously ugly Barack Obama Presidential Library that was recently unveiled, and this bizarre American tradition of erecting these presidential shrines. Watch TWS 2775: #barackobama #donaldtrump #richardnixon #nationalarchives #obamalegacy #trumplegacy ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jl3rmxIuq0

Tom reminisces about when America used to be a proper country and exported wonderful culture around the world, and how America, the U.K., and everywhere else, should go back to embracing their traditional culture. Watch TWS 2775: #americanculture #britishculture #nationalculture #rupertlowe #traditionalculture ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XSfNtkp6fo

Brandon Weichert states the uncomfortable truth that the Israeli state is in control of the U.S. government they are making sure that Trump doesn’t end the Iran war before they feel their objectives have been accomplished, despite resistance within the administration. Watch TWS 2774: The Vance/Israel Spat, and Where Trump's Head Is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqp03mtPLk4 #trumpswar #iranwar #israellobby #israeliranwar #trumpisrael #jdvance #benshapiro #marklevin #benjaminnetanyahu #dancaine ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpgyd7HzO3w

Brandon Weichert explains how Trump knows he’s gotten himself into an impossible situation with Iran, which is why he’s constantly flip-flopping and trying to find a way forward that will be advantageous to him. Watch TWS 2774: The Vance/Israel Spat, and Where Trump's Head Is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqp03mtPLk4 #trumpswar #iranwar #straitofhormuz #oilcrisis #gasprices ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuX-yy6Axs4

Dominic Frisby discusses the resignation of Keir Starmer, the persistence of the left in the UK (with some good signs nevertheless), why and how Brexit was not fully implemented, and plenty more, in rather a lively episode. (Ep. 2775 of the Tom Woods Show) Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: https://AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Bank on Yourself: https://bankonyourself.com/woods Show notes page: https://tomwoods.com/2775 Other Important Links: https://SupportingListeners.com https://TomSchoolofLife.com https://LibertyClassroom.com https://RonPaulHomeschool.com https://NationalDivorce.com Audio & Video Production & Thumbnails by: Podsworth Media https://podsworth.com Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk Intro & Outro audio & video by Chris Williams, Chris Beeman, & Robert Pearson of Podsworth Media, 2024. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvzCtNzw-fI

Brandon Weichert joins us to discuss the fallout from the J.D. Vance pushback against the Israeli government, what 2028 is likely to look like, and where Trump's head is right now (and it may not be what you think). (Ep. 2774 of the Tom Woods Show) Sponsors: Persist SEO: https://PersistSEO.com Woods Mastermind: https://WoodsMastermind.com Show notes page: https://tomwoods.com/2774 Other Important Links: https://SupportingListeners.com https://TomSchoolofLife.com https://LibertyClassroom.com https://RonPaulHomeschool.com https://NationalDivorce.com Audio & Video Production & Thumbnails by: Podsworth Media https://podsworth.com Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk Intro & Outro audio & video by Chris Williams, Chris Beeman, & Robert Pearson of Podsworth Media, 2024. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqp03mtPLk4

Tom wonders why the most successful entrepreneurs, who have benefited countless people in countless ways, always seem to have so many haters and detractors. Watch TWS 2773: 2026 Is the Best Time to Be Alive, an It Isn’t Close https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGoFh4jVkaM ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrMlXTJz05c

Tom talk with Jack Spirko about the pathetic but comical phenomenon of people online just wanting to whine and complain about their problems, as opposed to actually figuring out solutions. Watch TWS 2773: 2026 Is the Best Time to Be Alive, an It Isn’t Close https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGoFh4jVkaM ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv_mXWU4208

Tom shares some incredible testimonials that people having given after using Troy Broussard’s Low Stress Trading program - the results are incredible. Watch TWS 2772: So They Destroyed Our Money. Now What? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV3uAxq9xkc ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNRDWnmGGqM