Rothbard at 100: Why His Ideas Still Matter, with Stephan Kinsella
From The Libertarian Christian Podcast by Libertarian Christian Institute
May 22, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 459
About this episode
The episode discusses the enduring influence of Murray Rothbard's ideas on libertarian thought and political economy.
If he hadn't passed away in 1995, Murray Rothbard would have turned one hundred this year. Why do his ideas still endure, inspire, and provoke? The answer isn’t nostalgia. It’s that Rothbard’s ideas continue to shape libertarian thought, economics, and the case for a free society in ways few thinkers ever have. His influence is visible in the modern liberty movement, in the resurgence of Austrian economics, and in the ongoing debates about property, the state, and intellectual freedom. Stephan Kinsella, himself a friend and ally of Rothbard disciple Hans-Hermann Hoppe, joins Cody Cook to explain why Rothbard’s legacy endures. The episode argues that Rothbard still matters because he built a framework that remains indispensable for understanding political economy, human action, and the moral limits of state power. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI! Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs ★ Support this podcast ★
People in this episode
Host: Cody Cook
Guest: Stephan Kinsella
Topics covered
- libertarian thought
- political economy
- Austrian economics
- property rights
- state power
- intellectual freedom
Keywords
- Murray Rothbard
- libertarianism
- Austrian economics
- political economy
- state power
- intellectual freedom
Sponsors
Podsworth Media
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Libertarian Christian Institute
Books & works: Austrian economics
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