3.42 avg rating — 12 ratings

"We are going to start sharing a book every day that might be of interest to our audience. Today’s is Out Of Work. Unemployment wasn’t something discussed in terms of public policy until the Great Depression and was an outgrowth of the Industrial Revolution."

4.15 avg rating — 5,314 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is an excellent and easy primer on economics by
@PeterSchiff
. If you don’t know much about economics, this is a good starting point."

3.98 avg rating — 42,570 ratings

"Today’s book is one we’ve recommended a couple times lately because of the striking parallels between then and now. While we are not facing the the Spanish flu, the failures of government in 1918 and today as well as human behavior are seemingly unchanged."

4.37 avg rating — 14,322 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a really easy to read primer on economics. Thomas Sowell is not only a great thinker, he’s very clear and engaging. This will take time to read through but it’s worth it."

3.97 avg rating — 1,333 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is “On Disobedience.” We don’t recommend this as a fashionable punchline because disobedience is supposed to be a libertarian’s knee jerk reaction. It’s a much deeper look at the concept. This is part of a set called the Resistance Library."

4.22 avg rating — 120 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is by
@MaryRuwart
. This was an important book in my development. Before I read it, I viewed libertarianism as primarily about economics. Ruwart’s book helped me see how important empathy is in a libertarian worldview. It also connects the importance of personal development in building a free society. I’m an ENFJ and an emotional-first thinker. I never connected well with the cold numbers-based libertarian 101 texts, so this book would be great for new libertarians or curious Democrats."

4.07 avg rating — 15,629 ratings

"Today’s book is one that changed my life. That gets thrown around a lot, but I read this in two hours in 2015 and realized how much my life needed to change. I had just finalized my divorce, I was broke, and I was struggling with depression. I had the audacity to blame others for my failure. This book set me straight and put me on a path to emotional maturity by admitting that I was the cause of my failures. Many of our likes and listeners are younger (I’m 36), and if I had one piece of advice, it would be to work on emotional maturity in the same way one works on physical health and finances. What matters are the interactions individuals have with the 100 people they see daily. Focusing on making those harmonious and productive will create a freer society. Thanks to this book, years of therapy, and paying attention to mental health, my life has never been happier or more fulfilled. As men, we don’t feel comfortable discussing our emotional lives, but we should set that aside. Personal growth is fundamental to expanding freedom."

3.78 avg rating — 1,037 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is an audiobook by
@michaelshermer
. During times of disaster, conspiracies abound. Shermer gives a respectful look at why people believe in conspiracy theories and how to think through news with skepticism."

really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 449 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is the best history of the modern libertarian movement in print."

4.34 avg rating — 14,153 ratings

"Today’s book is “The Law” by Bastiat. This is a short book that was a major influence on the Austrian school of economics. If someone is looking for a place to start in learning liberty, this is a good option."

4.30 avg rating — 2,156 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is about revolution. At its heart, libertarianism is about nonviolent societal change and Blueprint for Revolution is a fun look at the trolling done by young Serbs that overthrew the dictator Slobodan Milosevic. America is still one of the freest societies in history as evidenced by our podcast’s 8-year existence without any interference from the government. How much easier would it be for Americans to employ the tactics in this book than it was for citizens in this police state?"

3.91 avg rating — 6,265 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is The Forgotten Man about the Great Depression. It’s a well-written look at why it lasted so long compared to other depressions. Here’s a hint: Government intervention."

4.12 avg rating — 100 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is about the GOAT: H.L. Mencken. You’ve seen his quotes and heard his name, but this book will help you to fall in love with one of America’s greatest intellectual troublemakers. He was one of the first people to label himself as a libertarian. He also may have written more words than any other human in history. The author, Manchester, was a pupil of Mencken towards his end and went on to become one of the greatest biographers in the 20th century. It’s a fun read. The audible version is titled “Disturber of the Peace.”"

4.06 avg rating — 6,493 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is End the Fed by Ron Paul. Written in the wake of the 2008 crash, it’s as important now as it was then as the Fed adds trillions to its balance sheets. There’s no such thing as a free lunch and this explains what costs are associated with their recent actions.
"

4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a compilation of COVID-19 commentary by American Institute for Economic Research. We fully expect politicians to shift the truth of what’s happened for future generations and this will be helpful in remembering the truth."

4.25 avg rating — 23,851 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is by one of my favorite authors and TV presenters: Dan Jones. This was an excellent book on a consequential time in history. It saw the development of the common law, the creation of legislative bodies, and the turning point that was the Magna Carta. It’s packed with great drama too. If you enjoyed Game of Thrones then you’ll enjoy this. It is on sale on Amazon Kindle for $1.99 as well! There’s also a great documentary called Britain’s Bloodiest Dynasty that you can look up too."

3.89 avg rating — 19 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a collection of essays by
@CatoInstitute
writers. As a movement, libertarians can often be too much “change” and not enough “hope.” This book outlines many solutions for building a libertarian society."

4.30 avg rating — 537 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is
@glennbeck
’s new book. He releases books in sets and these “square” books are all full color pages with tons of infographics, humor, and well-sourced arguments. Most of his books are great prep for making better arguments for small government."

3.89 avg rating — 127 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is about the progenitor of big government. When one reads about Woodrow Wilson, they can’t believe that such a man could have been elected to office. He was racist, self-righteous, and totally wrong. His administration is the root of much evil."

3.96 avg rating — 1,386 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is maybe a little odd for a political media outlet, but many of you may be considering starting something like we’ve been building. This is a great guide on how to start your own media company."

4.30 avg rating — 3,566 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a series of books you’ve seen a hundred times at Half Price Books but never picked up. Will Durant wrote a series of books on the history of civilization that are easy to read despite their length."

4.34 avg rating — 317,568 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is one that has me gripped. I read 100 pages in it yesterday alone and I don’t want to do a thing till it is finished. This is a great look at what goes into making creative work."

4.13 avg rating — 1,780 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a memoir by one of the greatest investigative journalists of the modern era. He broke the Mỹ Lai Massacre and reported in Watergate. Journalism is incredibly important in a free society. This book gives you a window into the craft.
"

3.79 avg rating — 173 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is about the American system of entitlements and it’s perils. It’s a short book too!"

4.05 avg rating — 4,398 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is about the ideas that contributed to the American Revolution. Separating from Britain wasn’t about some vague notion of personal freedom where every person is free to do whatever they want while avoiding inconvenience.

They didn’t start shooting because of a deep-seated desire for violence. It had deep philosophical underpinnings with a plan for the other side. The boogaloo crowd would do well to read this book."

4.28 avg rating — 2,763 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is For A New Liberty by Murray Rothbard. If one is interested in a starting point for either Rothbard’s works or libertarianism, this is a good place to start."

4.20 avg rating — 478 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a social history of Wall Street before the bubble burst. It follows several of the major players that were involved in the stock market before the Great Crash. There are a lot of characters in this so you get a broad view."

4.01 avg rating — 393 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a collection of primary sources that helped nurture the libertarian movement. It is edited by
@David_Boaz
of the
@CatoInstitute"

4.17 avg rating — 149 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is Harry Browne’s 1996 campaign book which is an excellent nuts and bolts look at libertarianism applied to America’s big government. We share this in honor of his running mate from that cycle,
@Jo4liberty
, winning the
@LPNational
nomination. he is running in much of what he shared in this book because the libertarian message never changes: “With the federal government out of your everyday life, your city can be safe, your school can reflect your values, your earnings are yours to use as you think best. “You can buy what you want, sell what you want, deal with your employer without the government to interfere, and live your own life by your own values. The blessings of liberty touch everyone. And liberty is America’s destiny.” - Harry Browne"

4.05 avg rating — 2,622 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is one of the best books from the last year.
@JonahDispatch
has presented a masterful case for rejecting tribalism, populism, socialism, and nationalism in favor of the enlightened values that made the modern world."

4.32 avg rating — 315 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is an excellent examination of how governments use times of crisis to grow. Published by the Independent Institute."

4.17 avg rating — 18 ratings

"Harry Browne was a gifted communicator with a broad range of knowledge. He compiled a book of talking points on many issues in Liberty A to Z. This is a quick and easy resource when someone is stumped on an answer about an issue."

4.02 avg rating — 92 ratings

"Does libertarianism have an answer for the economically disadvantaged? Can free markets fight systemic racism? Michael Tanner's "The Inclusive Economy" answers these questions with an emphatic yes."

4.07 avg rating — 46 ratings

"This short book is a helpful guide on understanding the COVID-19 pandemic. "

3.68 avg rating — 57 ratings

"Tom Palmer's books are always excellent starting points for new libertarians. This is a good primer on libertarian history, philosophy, and issues."

4.31 avg rating — 4,030 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a must-read about the shift in policing the last few decades."

3.88 avg rating — 43 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a rare find but very interesting. It’s an argument on morals and institutions made by some of the great thinkers on the right over the past century."

4.36 avg rating — 10,046 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a three part masterpiece on the Civil Right’s movement. In 15 years, Americans forever altered the future through nonviolent protest."

4.40 avg rating — 47 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a look at the growth of executive power by Mises Institute scholars. Donald Trump presents a clear and present danger to our Constitutional Republic, but he’s able to be dangerous due to our long march towards an all-powerful executive."

4.31 avg rating — 31,444 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a little late. We were eagerly saving this for weeks to share and then forgot. It’s an incredibly well-written history of D-Day. It’s hard for the modern person to understand this level of terror and violence experienced by a human being. We are anti-war so that no man or woman ever has to experience this."

4.52 avg rating — 117,148 ratings

"Today's book recommendation is about the criminal justice system and its treatment of black Americans.

Over the last three months, protests popped up, challenging the authority of the state to rob individuals of their fundamental rights. After every death of an innocent black man at the hands of a police officer, people of color say the same thing: Fully fulfill the promises that this country made in the Declaration of Independence. Hold the government accountable.

I have to ask those that supported lockdown protestors but not the peaceful demonstrators in the streets this question. If lockdowns had continued for not just one month, but decade after decade, would you be angry at being ignored? Would you feel rage at the 80% of the country that did not support you, that mocked and dismissed you, and at a government that refused to listen? How would that rage be expressed?

Every human being has the right to life, liberty, and property. A Byzantine system of laws exists to keep black Americans from that promise. The right is uncomfortable this past decade because it is experiencing what much of this country has always felt.

Libertarians generally frame their struggle against the government through the lens of oppression by the state. That boot is on the neck of black men at a higher percentage than that of white men. The evidence is concrete and irrefutable. We just witnessed the state put its knee on the neck of George Floyd. What will our response be this time?

Will it be indifference by saying, "Whites get killed too." "What about Chicago?" "I won't listen because of looters"?

Will those that do care move on after week, changing nothing?

Or will we finally come together to fight for the rights and dignity of every human being? When a government fails to hold itself accountable, the people are duty-bound to force the state to comply with its original promises. The task is not impossible, and it takes a majority of Americans to end injustice.

The first step is to understand the problem. Yesterday's book was Rise of the Warrior Cop, and today's is the New Jim Crow. These books sufficiently inform readers about what has happened in the last two weeks as well as a path to ending it."

3.69 avg rating — 2,770 ratings

4.19 avg rating — 999 ratings

"Rep. Ron Paul was a consistent voice for a noninterventionist foreign policy while in Congress. This collection was put together as a campaign book for his 2008 run. Anti-war policies were the cornerstone of that campaign. "

3.75 avg rating — 148 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is an interesting look at the tension between individualism and communities."

4.07 avg rating — 240 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is an interesting look at how order is maintained in worlds without order. Did you know some prison gangs write constitutions? David Skarbek explains how and why that happens. "

3.83 avg rating — 66 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a contribution towards an end to the culture wars by finding common ground around empathy and hospitality."

3.70 avg rating — 663 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is a call to build reading as a consistent habit. We obviously agree given these daily book recommendations. What differentiates a successful person from an average one? It’s reading. "

3.81 avg rating — 496 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation is truly dangerous because the most controversial thing anyone can say in today’s age is, “things aren’t that bad.” "

4.20 avg rating — 32,313 ratings

"Today's book recommendation is an important work that supports enlightenment values by showing the progress made using them."

4.32 avg rating — 1,405 ratings

"Today's book recommendation is a classic work that analyzes socialism from a libertarian framework. It looks at both the economic and social aspects of socialist governments. "

4.07 avg rating — 5,402 ratings

"Today’s book recommendation: The American Revolution broke the old political order dating back centuries. No longer would people be ruled by a central state through monarchy or feudalism. Power would be dispersed amongst the people and a system to increase liberties was created."

3.84 avg rating — 51 ratings

"Todd Seavey has written an excellent starting point for anyone curious in the basics of the libertarian philosophy. It has illustrations by Nathan Smith and a foreword by John Stossel."

4.02 avg rating — 59 ratings

"Dalton Trumbo was an American screenwriter that had his livelihood destroyed by the Red Scare of the 1950s. He was blacklisted from Hollywood for being a Communist. In secret, he wrote two movies that won Oscars for Best Story under a pseudonym. This is his defense of free speech in the face of government oppression. His life was turned into a movie titled Trumbo, which was very good. He is one of the best writers you will ever read and an exciting character that you'll end up appreciating. "

4.01 avg rating — 1,607 ratings

"Jonah Goldberg's second, and highly underrated, book is an examination of the common phrases many of us use when discussing politics. He shows why these cliches are often not truthful arguments. Don't let the subtitle throw you. This is not some piece of right-wing rank punditry. "