The Michael Liebowitz Show

The Rational Alternative

The Michael Liebowitz Show explores ideas from a rational egoist perspective - how individuals should act in their own rational self-interest to support their well-being, happiness, and long-term flourishing.

In a culture where altruism is often treated as the highest moral ideal, this show offers a different perspective. It challenges the belief that we should constantly place others before ourselves, and instead argues for a life guided by reason, personal values, and mutually beneficial human relationships.

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July 26 · 37 min
Economics and the Liberty Movement- with Robert Mulligan
Robert Mulligan holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and both an MA and PhD in Economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He also earned an Advanced Studies Certificate in International Economic Policy Research from the Institut fuer Weltwirtschaft Kiel in Germany. His academic career includes teaching positions at SUNY Binghamton, Clarkson University, and Western Carolina University, where he has inspired countless students to think critically about markets, policy, and individual choice.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho...View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#economics #freedom #liberty #capitalism
July 22 · 38 min
The Future of Freedom- with Mann Sharma
Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho...View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#history #liberty #ideas #philosophy
July 19 · 37 min
The American Revolution Contra The French Revolution
Lawrence W. (“Larry”) Reed became President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 2008 after serving as chairman of its board of trustees in the 1990s and both writing and speaking for FEE since the late 1970s. He previously served for 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan (1987-2008). He also taught economics full-time from 1977 to 1984 at Northwood University in Michigan and chaired its economics department from 1982 to 1984.In May 2019, he retired to the role of President Emeritus at FEE and assumed the titles of Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty. Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho...View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#history #liberty #ideas #philosophy
July 15 · 33 min
Dr. Walter Block on Life in the Liberty Movement
Walter Block is the Harold E. Wirth Eminent Scholar Chair in Economics in the College of Business at Loyola University, New Orleans. . Block has previously taught at the University of Central Arkansas, Holy Cross College, Baruch (C.U.N.Y.) and Rutgers Universities. He earned a B.A. in philosophy from Brooklyn College (C.U.N.Y.) in 1964 and a Ph.D. degree in economics from Columbia University in 1972.Walter Block is the author of over two dozen books. His most famous one, Defending the Undefendable (1976) – has been translated into over a dozen foreign languages.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho...View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#liberty #capitalism freedom
July 12 · 58 min
Debating Ethical Intuitionism- with Professor Michael Huemer
Michael Huemer is a professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado. He is the author of more than eighty academic articles in epistemology, ethics, metaethics, metaphysics, and political philosophy, as well as ten books. Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho...View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#philosophy #ethics #ethicalintuitionism #debate
July 9 · 43 min
Robert Tracinski Discusses the Liberty Movement
Rob Tracinski studied philosophy at the University of Chicago and has been a writer, lecturer, and commentator for more than 25 years. He is the editor of Symposium, a journal of political liberalism, is a columnist for Discourse magazine, and writes The Tracinski Letter. He is the author of So Who Is John Galt Anyway? A Reader’s Guide to Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. He is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in Virginia’s new Sixth District. Author of “Dictator From Day One: How Donald Trump Is Overthrowing the Constitution and How to Fight Back.” Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity. He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction: Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#capitalism #freedom #libertarians #objectivism
July 7 · 46 min
Building Productive Habits- Nikos Sotirakopoulos Interviews Michael
Dr. Sotirakopoulos teaches about Marx, the communist movement, and the New Left—drawing on both his academic expertise and personal experience to expose the errors of collectivist ideology.He formerly worked at ARI, and prior to that Nikos spent more than a decade in academia in the UK, teaching at the University of Kent, Loughborough University, and York St John University. He is the author of Identity Politics and Tribalism: The New Culture Wars (Societas, 2021), and is a frequent commentator on UK media.About Michael Liebowitz – Host of The Rational EgoistMichael Liebowitz is the host of The Rational Alternative podcast, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit...View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xjFind Nikos : / @nikos_1717 https://x.com/nikos_17?s=21&t=oMnLMm4...#reason #selfhelp #productivity
July 7 · 45 min
Sheldon Richman on the State of the Liberty Movement
Sheldon Richman is former senior editor at both the Cato Institute and the Institute for Humane Studies—joins Michael Liebowitz to reflect on his life, career, and decades of work advancing the cause of liberty.Richman brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation, exploring the philosophical and policy debates that have shaped modern libertarian thought. The discussion ranges from the ethical and economic dimensions of immigration policy to the broader cultural misunderstandings that surround freedom and individual rights.As the author of Coming to Palestine and What Social Animals Owe to Each Other, Richman offers a seasoned perspective on peace, justice, and the moral foundations of a free society.About Michael Liebowitz :Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defence of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit...View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

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