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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

An excellent Glenn Reynolds interview


It is 60 very enjoyable and inspiring minutes. Podcast here. I have rarely linked to podcasts, so you have to trust me on this one. He is smart, quick, and funny.


My favorite quote: "The Constitution is my social contract."


Another good one: "No representation without taxation."


Vanderleun's favorite:



"If the Constitution doesn't count, you don't have any legitimate power. You're a thief, a brigand, an officious busybody, somebody who should be tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail for trying to exercise power you don't possess."



The parts about his career in music are fun too. They guy's energy, creativity, and productivity is remarkable to me. How does he find time to accomplish so much? He says "My life rocks."





Posted by The News Junkie in Politics at 13:15 | Comments (7) | Trackbacks (0)

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econtalk.org is excellent.

Go to by guest index

Early Mike Munger is great
Richard Epstein is great (much better than in print!)
Arnold Kling is great
Michele Boldrin on intellectual property is great (everything you learned about copyright is wrong)

I check it every Monday for the new podcast, though I don't always listen. Some are PC balance to maintain a tax exempt status or something.
#1 rhhardin (Link) on 2013-02-27 14:01 (Reply)
A "me too" regarding Econ Talk. Russ Roberts is an exemplary interviewer, and his guests are always intriguing.

Mike Munger, Bruce Yandle, and Barry Ritholtz are favorite guests that quickly come to mind, but there are many more.
#1.1 Estoy Listo on 2013-02-28 11:01 (Reply)
I'd bet there's a commenter about who thinks Glenn's a jerk and a fool. I am not him.
#2 Sam L. on 2013-02-27 15:51 (Reply)
I find his energy, humor, and productivity to be remarkable, enviable - and inspiring.
#2.1 Bird Dog on 2013-02-27 15:57 (Reply)
He has to lose the fixed smile.
#2.1.1 rhhardin (Link) on 2013-02-27 16:19 (Reply)
Glenn is one of the best -a daily must check site (as is MF of course).

Thanks for sharing BD.
#3 Ron Snyder on 2013-02-27 18:32 (Reply)
He was on Dana Loesch's podcast today. First hour. Podcast is free.
#4 Dude on 2013-02-27 21:47 (Reply)

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