# Libertarians and the Poor

**URL:** <https://www.libertarianism.org/podcasts/free-thoughts/libertarians-and-the-poor>

**By** Matt Zwolinski, Aaron Ross Powell, Trevor Burrus

**Published:** November 18, 2013

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Matt Zwolinski joins Aaron and Trevor to discuss how libertarianism can help the least well-off.

Matt Zwolinski joins Aaron and Trevor for a look at the plight of poor people and how concern for the least well-off relates to libertarian thinking. Libertarians are often branded as being anti-poor and are frequently criticized for espousing a philosophy that only benefits the rich and privileged. But is that true?

Zwolinski teaches philosophy at the University of San Diego, founded the [Bleeding Heart Libertarians blog](http://bleedingheartlibertarians.com/), and writes for Libertarianism.org.