The Tom Woods Show

Jon Hoffman, research fellow at the Cato Institute who analyzes U.S.-Israel relations and Iran strategy. He discusses the foundations of U.S.-Israel ties and whether strategic alignment truly exists. He contrasts different regional threats and how U.S. and Israeli priorities can diverge. He examines the costs of escalation and the prospects for diplomatic solutions.

Kelley Paul, author and marketing communications pro and co-writer with Senator Rand Paul, shares stories about joining the Paul family and life in national politics. She recounts campaign drama, media narratives, and memorable encounters with Donald Trump. Kelley also teasers two forthcoming patriotic children's books celebrating America's story.

Mark Monoscalco, author and liberty advocate behind The Forbidden Idea, offers a concise intellectual case for individual liberty. He discusses defining liberty as absence of coercion, practical local strategies like ‘little platoons,’ state policy work, housing reform, and ways to persuade neighbors. Short, focused, and action-oriented conversation about promoting economic freedom.

Robert Barnes, constitutional lawyer and founder of the 1776 Law Center who fights for civil liberties, discusses allegations around Tucker Carlson and supposed contacts with Iran. He breaks down CIA surveillance law, FARA and press protections. They probe who benefits from political smears, media influence, and risks of escalation in U.S. foreign policy.

David Stockman, former congressman and Reagan OMB director turned commentator, recounts his NSC role during the Beirut barracks bombing. He discusses why Marines were sent, Reagan’s decision to withdraw rather than escalate, and how U.S. meddling shaped Iran policy. Conversation also covers Israel’s influence on U.S. narratives, assessments of Iran’s military and nuclear posture, and risks of current escalation paths.

Brandon Weichert, national security commentator known as NatSecGuy, provides sharp analysis of the Iran crisis. He lays out why off‑ramps look unlikely and how Gulf infrastructure damage complicates exit strategies. He discusses limits of air power, the risks of a ground invasion, regional winners like China and Russia, and the political calculations shaping US goals and transparency.

Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute and longtime non-interventionist commentator, discusses U.S.-Israel alignment and why criticizing it is patriotism, not obsession. He examines Netanyahu’s role in pulling the U.S. into conflict. They explore congressional ties, media labeling of critics, institutional purges in foreign policy bodies, and why America-first realism matters.

Brandan Buck, Cato research fellow on military and generational politics; Jon Hoffman, foreign-policy analyst focused on U.S.-Middle East relations; Scott Horton, longtime noninterventionist commentator. They dissect recent U.S./Israeli strikes on Iran. Short-term rationales, who benefits, plausibility of a decapitation strike, risks of escalation, political dynamics and why regime-change plans face limits.

Charles Goyette, radio host and author known for non‑interventionist views and books on monetary and foreign policy, recounts being pushed out of Clear Channel for opposing the Iraq War. He explores manufactured war claims, media collusion, the deep state’s reach, Orwellian memory holes, and how conservative attitudes on intervention shifted over time.

Larry Lepard, investment manager and author of The Big Print, explains why he expects more money printing. He discusses precious metals, Bitcoin, and timing strategies. He contrasts gold, silver and miners, explains a possible silver squeeze, and outlines Bitcoin’s role as a liquidity signal and emerging safe haven.