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Radio Rothbard

Ryan McMaken

Booking Overview

A weekly political-economy podcast focused on libertarian and Rothbardian perspectives on politics, economics, public policy, and current events, with a mix of host-led analysis and interviews with aligned experts. Credible pitches include economists, political analysts, historians, public-policy scholars, and authors with expertise in Austrian economics or free-market policy; booking difficulty is medium because subject-matter alignment and specialized credentials are important.

Metrics

Episodes: 290

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 234.0k subscribers

Instagram: 49.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

misesmedia@gmail.com

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Host

Ryan McMaken - Economist and editor at the Mises Institute whose work focuses on Austrian economics, political economy, and libertarian policy analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Economists, political-economy scholars, public-policy experts, historians, and authors with demonstrated expertise in Austrian economics, libertarian theory, free markets, or government policy.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial research on economics, politics, history, or public policy, Academic, think-tank, or institutional expertise, Recognized commentary or scholarship in Austrian economics or libertarian policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeffery Degner - Government Efforts To Increase Birth Rates, Family Policy, And The Political Incentives Behind Pronatalist Programs.

Mark Thornton - Gold, Inflation, Economic Inequality, And The Forces Shaping A K-shaped Economy.

Recent Topics

Politics, Libertarianism, Austrian Economics, Public Policy, Monetary Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Radio Rothbard
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America's Socialist Real Estate "Market"

October 09, 2026

Ryan McMaken welcomes Mises Institute Senior Fellow Alex Pollock, a longtime expert on real estate finance, for a discussion on how Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Reserve have created a socialist housing market in America. But it's socialism for the rich, and the system has made housing much more expensive for ordinary people. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/R...

The Future of the Military Draft

October 06, 2026

European politicians keep pushing for conscription and more recruits. Ryan McMaken and Zachary Yost discuss how the French Revolution gave us modern military conscription, and why governments have long wanted forced military service. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

Why the Fed Had to Raise the Interest Rate

September 25, 2026

The Fed wants to keep interest rates low so the government can borrow on the cheap. But bond markets are driving up interest rates as inflation isn't going away. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Radio Rothbard?

Radio Rothbard is hosted by Ryan McMaken. Its publicly listed email is misesmedia@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Radio Rothbard?

The publicly listed email for Radio Rothbard: misesmedia@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Radio Rothbard have?

Podseeker estimates Radio Rothbard reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Radio Rothbard?

Radio Rothbard typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Economists, political-economy scholars, public-policy experts, historians, and authors with demonstrated expertise in Austrian economics, libertarian theory, free markets, or government policy. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial research on economics, politics, history, or public policy; Academic, think-tank, or institutional expertise; Recognized commentary or scholarship in Austrian economics or libertarian policy. Recent guests include Jeffery Degner and Mark Thornton.

How hard is it to get booked on Radio Rothbard?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Radio Rothbard cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Libertarianism, Austrian Economics, Public Policy, and Monetary Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

misesmedia@gmail.com

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