LoLP Episode 7: Dr. Mark Thornton - The Economics of the War on Drugs

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair speaks with Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute, about the economics of the War on Drugs. They discuss how the drug war is a an example of the difference between a mainstream approach to an issue, and an Austrian or free market approach. They also go into some common objections to drug legalization, and some of the lessons we can learn about prohibition from shows like “Breaking Bad” and “The Wire”. Plus, Marc explains how you can win a free copy of “Meet Ron Paul” - the Ron Paul biography for youth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices