About this episode
Ryan McMaken discusses Rothbard's insights on the nation-state and its implications for modern issues.
In this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan McMaken looks at Rothbard's essay "Nations by Consent: Decomposing the Nation State." The essay provides some key insights into the nature of the nation-state, its origins, and implications for modern-day topics like immigration, citizenship, and national borders. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off
People in this episode
Host: Ryan McMaken
Topics covered
- nation-state
- immigration
- citizenship
- national borders
- Rothbard's essay
Keywords
- nation-state
- Rothbard
- immigration
- citizenship
- national borders
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mises Institute, Mises Store
Books & works: Nations by Consent: Decomposing the Nation State
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