Ep. 4 Dr. Michael Edelstein and the "Rothbard" of Clinical Psychology

We have an open and delightful conversation with clinical psychologist, Dr. Michael Edelstein.  We discussed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and contrasted it with more mainstream approaches.   Dr. Edelstein talks about the impact of special interests on the practice of clinical psychology and what conversations with his (non-libertarian) go. We also talk about two major influences in his life - Albert Ellis and Walter Block.  

We spend a delightful half-hour with the great Walter Block as he relates his path to libertarianism including encounters with Ayn Rand and his special association with Murray Rothbard.  Walter also talks about some of the unsettled topics that libertarians still need to work through.

Chloe Anagnos, Publications Manager at The American Institute for Economic Research reveals that it was a trip to the tanning salon that nudged her towards libertarianism.  We talked about her Greek Orthodox upbringing and her commitment to ending the opioid epidemic - and the so-called war on drugs.  Chloe shared the personal and situational approach she takes to connect to young women on libertarian ideals.  Chloe also announced her plans to publish a book in the near future.