The Antiwar Heart of the Libertarian Tradition

11/07/2026 David Gordon

Dr. David Gordon traces the antiwar core of the libertarian tradition through five of its great figures: Richard Cobden, John Bright, Lysander Spooner, Ludwig von Mises, and Murray Rothbard.

Recorded in San Antonio, Texas, on October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Chris Condon.

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