Review: Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
In cherishing the small stuff, Grave of the Fireflies tackles the biggest of all subject matters in thoughtful and poetic fashion, even if heartbreakingly sad. →Read more
Review: The Great Dictator (1940)
The Great Dictator says we should love rather than hate, progress rather than regress, endure rather than surrender, and hope rather than fear. During arguably the historical height of human evil and suffering, Chaplin delivered a message of simple humanism and, even at such towering heights, was able to find both humor and humanity. →Read more
Review: Cuties (2020)
Cuties takes a nuanced look at how different notions of womanhood interact with each other and affect women in the real world, hoping to critique each in service of finding a harmonious middle-way. →Read more
Review: Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Jojo Rabbit manages to balance its complex tone with care and approaches its subject matter with the utmost thoughtfulness and nuance. →Read more
Review: Dick Tracy (1990)
Dick Tracy translates the major characteristics of Depression-Era comic books to the big screen with an endless supply of flair and heart. It should be viewed as a model by all others seeking to transform comic books into movies. →Read more
Rothbard’s Anarchism – Free Thoughts Podcast
I was featured as a guest on Libertarianism.org’s Free Thoughts podcast to present an anarchist analysis of the influential libertarian thinker Murray Rothbard and his work. Our discussion is based on my contribution to the upcoming Routledge Handbook of Anarchy and Anarchist Thought co-edited by C4SS senior fellow Gary Chartier. Here, I provide my conception of Rothbardianism and its value for […] →Read more
Libertarianism and Trump – History and Politics Podcast
I was recently featured on Camilo Gómez’s History and Politics podcast. We discussed the differing reactions to Trump from left and right libertarians and how American libertarians often ignore anti-authoritarian lessons and struggles from outside the West. Thank you Camilo for having me on! →Read more
The Matrix – Pop & Locke Podcast
I join the hosts of Pop & Locke to discuss one of my favorite movies, The Matrix. →Read more
Talking About Batman – Aaron Ross Powell Show
I discuss one of my favorite topics, Batman, with Aaron Ross Powell on the Aaron Ross Powell Show. →Read more
Discussing Open Borders on SIRIUSXM
Following my related publication in The Independent, on April 9th, 2019, I had the opportunity to discuss immigration and open borders with Tim Farley on SiriusXM’s morning show. I outlined the case for open borders, using El Paso, Texas as a model of success. You can listen to the full segment here or below: →Read more
