Gay oppression in Iran
A documentary look at the state of oppression of gay people in Iran. Three segments, total about 30 minutes.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
The benefits of nuclear.
Patrick Moore, a founder of Greenpeace, discusses his support for nuclear power. About 15 minutes.
The anti-censorship choir
An amusing two minute finger in the air song to the Federal Communications Commission. Amen.
The Warming Debate
Three global warming catastrophists debate three AGW skeptics. Ten short parts totaling about 90 minutes. Decide for yourself.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The Greenhouse Conspiracy
A documentary discussing the global warming hysteria and challenging it. About 52 minutes.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
How Republicans Broke the Bank
Stephen Slivinski discusses how the Republican Party has become the biggest spenders in Washington since LBJ. About 67 minutes.
How Big Business uses Big Government
How big business is using big government to rob you blind with Timothy Carney. About 54 minutes.
Liberalizing health care.
How state intervention is driving up health care costs and what reforms are need, with Michael Cannon. About 36 minutes.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Why Darwin Matters
Ex-creationist Michael Shermer discusses why Darwin is important while some proponent of "intelligent design" try to rebutt him. About 70 minutes.
Why nations prosper.
James Gwartney and Simeon Djankov discuss what sort of economically policies lead to economic policy. About 75 minutes.
Vaclav Klaus on environmentalism
Czech president Vaclav Klaus discusses environmentalism as religion. About 20 minutes.
Global Warming, Convenient Facts
Prof. Patrick Michaels and Jerry Taylor respond to Al Gore's hysterical "documentary" on global warming. About 47 minutes.
Global Crises, Global Solutions
The world faces numerous issues and with limited resources which problems should be tackled first. Prof. Bjorn Lomborg brought together a group of experts to discuss prioritizing world problems. About 80 minutes.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
The War in Iraq
Former White House economist Joe Cobb discusses the costs and problems of the invasion of Iraq. About 12 minutes.
Milton Friedman on Icelandic TV
Don’t let the introduction fool you. The interview and debate is in English. Friedman faces three left-wing professors, I guess that was one way to even the battle. About 72 minutes.
Do we need Real ID?
Jim Harper of Cato Institute looks at whether the US needs Real ID legislation. About 4 minutes.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Abundance and social liberty
Brink Lindsey of the Cato Institute discusses, on The Daily Show, how economic prosperity allowed social freedom setting off the culture wars. About 10 minutes.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
The Last Days of the American Empire
Chalmers Johnson discusses his critique of American interventionist foreign policy. About one hour.
Radicals for Capitalism
Brian Doherty, author of Radicals for a Capitalism, a history of the modern libertarian movement discusses his book and the movement. About one hour. Courtesy of Fora TV.
Liberty for Latin America
Alvaro Vargas Llosa discusses how to undo centuries of state oppression in Latin America. About 52 minutes.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
John Stossel on Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity
John Stossel giving a speech in Canada on his intellectual evolution. About 45 minutes.
Penn & Teller on 9/11 Conspriacists
Penn & Teller take on the 9/11 conspiracy crowd. About 9 minutes.
Milton Friedman on Limited Government
An old television interview with Milton Friedman. The host gets it off to a bad start by calling Friedman a conservative, which he never was. About 30 minutes.
The Global Warming Swindle
An excellent expose of the global warming hysteria. I understand an expanded version is being prepared for DVD release and urge those who have enjoyed it on line to purchase a copy as well. I will be. About 75 minutes.
The Death of Habeas Corpus
An inspiring short speech about the dangers of big government destroying the right of habeas corpus. About 10 minutes.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Judge Jim Gray on Drug Legalization
Judge James Gray discusses why he went from Drug Warrior to advocating legalization. About 30 minutes.
The Economics of the War on Terror
Milton Friedman looks at the economic effects of the war on terror. About 27 minutes.
Nathaniel Branden on Ayn Rand and Objectivism
Nathaniel Branden discusses his years with Ayn Rand. About 29 minutes.
Hayek: Freedom's Philosopher
A documentary introducing one to the life and ideas of economist/philosopher Friedrich Hayek. About 36 minutes.
Globalization is Good
Johan Norberg, of Sweden, looks at the real impact of globalization on the world's poor. About 50 minutes.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Is World Poverty Getting Worse
A short, non-audio presentation on the decrease in world poverty. About 4 minutes.
Violent confiscation of guns by police.
It is shocking to see how the police illegally and criminally stole guns from citizens after Katrina. Here is film of the police literally attacking and hitting an old woman in her own home. They had no warrant. She violated no law. Shocking. About 9 minutes.
Michael Crichton on science and public policy.
Michael Crichton speaks on the necessity of using sound science as the basis of public policy, presented at the Smithsonian Institute. About 90 minutes.
Sallie Ballunis on climate, fear and science
Astrophysicist Prof. Sallie Ballunis looks at the role of superstition in fear over climate change. About 7 minutes.
Bruce Ames on Cancer, Science and Fear
Prof. Bruce Ames, who created the Ames Test to detect if something is a carcinogenic speaks about the misuse of science to create a cancer fear. About 10 minutes.
Karl Hess: Toward Liberty
A short documentary looking at the life and ideas of Karl Hess, one of the more fascinating figures in American libertarianism and a friend who will be missed. Picture quality is poor. About 30 minutes.
Bjorn Lomborg on Global Warming
No matter the source of climate change, natural or anthropogenic, the real issue is about solutions. Will "proposals" solve the problem and are they worth the effort. Prof. Lomborg explores whether or not we should even try to end climate change given other more pressing matters we have to consider. About 18 minutes.
Dealing with the Police
A guide to your rights when you encounter the police. Alas, this is only about what rights you have. There is no guarantee as to what rights the police will respect. About 45 minutes.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Doomsday Called Off: Global Warming 5 parts
A documentary of about one hour, in five segments, from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
The Philosophy of Liberty
Big Brother: with Penn and Teller
Penn & Teller looks at Big Brother in the form of the Patriot Act. About 30 minutes.
Torture and violence in Zimbabwe
A collection of news reports on the horrible state violence in Zimbabwe. About 10 minutes.
Nadelman on Tobacco Prohibition
Ethan Nadelman of the Drug Policy Network on tobacco restrictions. About 5 minutes.
The War on Drugs with Milton Friedman
The late Milton Friedman debates Republican Drug Warrior Pete Wilson concern drug prohibition. About 30 minutes.
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