Podcasts by The Chris Spangle Show

A Massacre in Israel Leads to War in Gaza from 2023-10-14T02:02:24

On the morning of October 7, 2023, 1,500 Hamas fighters set in motion an attack plan two years in the making as they invaded Israel, leaving 1,354 dead, including 27 Americans. Now Israel is bombin...

Free Episode of History of Modern Politics: 4 - The Arrival of the Anglo-Saxons from 2021-07-04T13:53:40

Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief share the story of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons in the vacuum of power left by the collapsing Roman Empire as well as the establishment of the Christian church i...

466: President Biden - What Happens Now? Was the Election Stolen? (Corrected) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the results of the election, Joe Biden's non-revolutionary Presidency, Jo Jorgensen's campaign, and voter fraud. Time Stamps Voter Fraud? - 00:02:...

466: President Biden - What Happens Now? Was the Election Stolen? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the results of the election, Joe Biden's non-revolutionary Presidency, Jo Jorgensen's campaign, and voter fraud. Time Stamps Voter Fraud? - 00:02:...

465: The 2020 Election Preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold dive into the numbers to see where tomorrow's election stands. What are some good news sites to follow? How should we mentally approach the next few days? Should we trus...

464: Election Preview, The American Civil Service Explained Through Miles Taylor | The Swamp Explained from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Miles Taylor's tell-all book of the White House inner workings and why i...

How Did We Get Here and What Next?, A War For the Open Internet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss how we got here as a country, and what is next? We also discuss the war for the open internet and why Facebook censorship is scratching the surface...

Interview with Abdul-Hakim Shabazz on Balancing Free Speech and Property Rights from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle joins radio talk show host Abdul-Hakim Shabazz to discuss the balance between free speech rights and property rights. Censorship always backfires and has brought ill effects. How best...

Events at the Capitol, Questions on Anarchism from Callers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tricia Stuart-Mann and Chris Spangle discuss the libertarian reaction to the events on the Capitol and take questions of anarchist philosophy from callers on Stereo. Learn more about your ad choice...

Spangle on 50 Toasts with Comedian Costaki Economopoulos from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle joined comedian Costaki Economopoulos on his online video show 50 Toasts to discuss libertarianism, social media, and health care.  Video - https://www.facebook.com/Costaki-Economopo...

The Swamp Explained: The Future of the GOP and MAGA after the Events at the Capitol from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the insurrection at the Capitol and Trump's role in it, the future of...

463: The Most Litigated Presidential Election In History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the most litigated Presidential election in history and what it means for the day after Election Day. Time Stamps: The Post and Social Media - 00:...

Two Eyewitnesses to the MAGA Rally and Insurrection at the Capitol from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold talk to two people that attended the rally and riots this past Wednesday. JD is a Trump voter and Luke is a libertarian. Both share a riveting account of w...

Update on Rachel's Story with Rob Kendall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Woody Myers presents himself as the medical doctor Indiana needs to beat the pandemic. But he’s also quite wealthy and talks very little about how his financial good fortune came to be. One of his ...

Guest Spot on Cowboy State Politics: Government IS the Problem from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

David Iverson of Cowboy State Politics invited me on and we had a great conversation on state politics and had a debate on Trump's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

The Cost 5: Rachel’s Story – Profit Over Lives in Our Prisons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle and Greg Lenz sit down to talk to Claude “Woody” Wood and Linda Martel of Indianapolis, IN about the death of Woody’s daughter Rachel Wood while an inmate in Indiana prisons. It is is...

David Gay of Liberty Memes on Fighting Socialism with Baseball and Caring for Others through Charity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

David Gay of Liberty Memes is a force of nature in the liberty movement. He began his career by helping Cuban baseball players defect from the communist country. He went on to build the biggest lib...

462: Does Trump Want to Win? An Explainer on Voter Fraud from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the news cycles (all 73) that took place since the debate and ask if Trump is serious about winning. We take a deep dive into voter fraud in Americ...

James H. Madison on the 1920's Klan on the Leaders and Legends Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Guest appearance: Indiana University Professor James H. Madison is one of our state’s preeminent historians. Designated a “Living Legend” by the Indiana Historical Society, Jim’s latest book “The K...

461: COVID-19 Comes for Trump, What Happens Now? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's illness and its effects on the race and Coney Barrett's nominati...

On The Ground Reports During the Pandemic Through the Eyes of Nonprofits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle hosts a radio show in Indianapolis dedicated to the work of nonprofits called Now Hear This. It provides an on-the-ground look at life during the pandemic. This episode pulls selectio...

460: The Corrupt Commission on Presidential Debates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first debate will be held tonight. Have you ever considered who puts on the debates? Chris Spangle explains that The Commission on Presidential Debates is a cartel formed by the Republican and ...

Solving the Student Loan Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle talks about why student loans are so massive and how to solve the crisis with free market ideas. He was a guest on Seth Tower Hurd and Drew Dudas's Facebook Live show. Video: https://...

459: Social Media, Breonna Taylor Verdict, Amy Coney Barrett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the benefits and harm of social media, the Breonna Taylor verdict, the selection of Amy Coney Barrett to replace RBG on the SCOTUS, and the preview...

Brad Polumbo on New Media's Influence on Mainstream Media, The Failure of Lockdowns, and Canceling Student Debt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Opinion journalist and podcaster Brad Polumbo joins Chris Spangle to discuss what power the mainstream media may still have in 2020 due to new media's growth. They cover the inconsistencies and mis...

New Show: Liberty Explained from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Liberty Explained is your guide to libertarianism. Your hosts Chris Spangle, Julia Geier, and Levie Rainey break down a complicated movement and ideology to understand ways. We are a resource to sh...

Spangle on the Honest Offense Podcast Discussing the Jorgensen and Rainwater Campaigns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Was the Jorgensen campaign successful? Why did Don Rainwater catch fire in Indiana? Chris Spangle joins Eric Cervone on the Honest Offense Podcast to discuss. Honest Offense features conversations ...

458: Ruth Bader-Ginsburg's Death, AG Barr, Woodward, and Princeton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg and the nominati...

470: Path to Libertarianism with Remso Martinez of the On The Run Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Remso Martinez is the host of the On The Run podcast on the WAL Network, and has had one of the most diverse careers imaginable. Remso talks about his career as an author, op-ed writer, podcaster, ...

457: Path to Libertarianism - Stephan Kinsella on The Law, Intellectual Property, and Anarcho-Capitalism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle speaks to scholar Stephan Kinsella about his path from Objectivism to anarcho-capitalism, why intellectual property laws conflict with property rights, and gives an excellent overview...

469: Building a Podcast Brand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I decided to test out a new app called Stereo with a friend. While it didn't go totally as planned, Aja and I had a great conversation about developing a new media brand. What does it take to step ...

456: Political Conversations When We Disagree from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Brian Nichols, Hodey Johns, and Ryan Lindsey have a conversation about political arguments in an election year. Video - https://youtu.be/uLPDWomoBCk Learn mor...

468: Reaction to the Election, Is Trump a Victim of the Swamp? Biden's Transition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's loss and his relationship with the swamp. Rob served on the 1...

455: Path to Libertarianism - Brad Polumbo, Writer for FEE and The Dispatch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle talks to opinion journalist Brad Polumbo on the COVID-19 pandemic, being stuck between conservatism and libertarianism, cancel culture, and how to begin a writing career.  Twitter -...

454: Kenosha and Kyle Rittenhouse, Donald Trump's Record as President, Part Two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the riots in Kenosha and the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting. We also take a look at Donald Trump's record as President. We are focusing on policy and no...

Mikkel Thorup on Living Abroad and Financially Diversifying Outside of the Country from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who hasn't thought, "Maybe it's time to live in another country?" over the past few months. Chris Spangle talks to Mikkel Thorup about options for living abroad as either an expat or digital nomad....

467: What is the Electoral College? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold give the history of the Electoral College and the path to the Presidency according to law. Time Stamps What is the Electoral College? - 00:26:41 Why the ...

453: Donald Trump's Record as President, Part 1 from 2020-08-22T18:28:14

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the campaign promises of Donald Trump and if he has fulfilled them as President. Time Stamps:00:09:22 - Our Opinion of Trump Then vs. Now 00:50:46...

453: Donald Trump's Record as President, Part 1 from 2020-08-22T18:28:14

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the campaign promises of Donald Trump and if he has fulfilled them as President. Time Stamps:00:09:22 - Our Opinion of Trump Then vs. Now 00:50:46...

452: Kamala Harris's Record from 2020-08-17T13:54:26

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss the rise and prosecutorial record of Sen. Kamala Harris, who is now the presumptive nominee for Vice President on the Democratic ticket. Time Stamps:00:12:30 - ...

451: Jorgensen's "TweetGate", The Mises Caucus, and Dave Smith from 2020-08-16T09:48

This is inside baseball so we lifted it from our Kamala Harris episode. A single tweet of Jo Jorgensen has set off a faction of the libertarian movement as well as podcaster Dave Smith, and we resp...

450: Joe Biden's Record from 2020-08-05T15:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold take a look back at Joe Biden's record as a Senator from 1972 to 2009. Time Stamps00:14:22 - State of the 2020 Race 00:37:51 - A brief bio of Joe Biden00:...

Interview with Jo Jorgensen on Freedom Strips, A New Show on the WAL Network from 2020-07-27T09:00

Keaton Tucker of Freedom Strips interviews Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Jo Jorgensen. Freedom Strips is a new show on the We Are Libertarians Network. Subscribe here: https://link.chtbl...

449: Education During COVID-19, Portland, and 2020 Polling - The Swamp Explained from 2020-07-27T09:00

In The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss students returning in the fall, the problem with Portland, the resurgen...

448: Innovating Towards a Better World with T.K. Coleman from 2020-07-22T11:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold are joined by T.K. Coleman for a discussion on the path necessary for building a libertarian world. We discuss the myths that keep us believing in the effi...

447: How To Win the Culture Wars, Valuing Unity Over Disintegration from 2020-07-15T13:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss that various culture war skirmishes over the past few weeks. We begin by explaining why America is at each other's throats and end by sharing the way out of our ...

What is a Libertarian? An Introduction to Libertarianism with Marshall Fritz from 2020-07-14T09:00

What is a libertarian? Libertarianism seems like a complex political philosophy. It isn’t difficult to understand. It comes down to three big ideas. If you haven’t been through our guide to the lib...

446: Path To Libertarianism - Brian Nichols on Leaving Conservatism from 2020-07-07T09:00

Chris Spangle and Brian Nichols talk about their moving from College Republican chairs to libertarians with the help of Ron Paul. Brian also touches on how the libertarian movement can best grow. D...

445: Path to Libertarianism - Fritz of the Fritzcast from 2020-07-01T09:00

Chris Spangle talks to Fritz of the Fitzcast podcast about his path to libertarianism. Video - https://youtu.be/h7r3NaH26YgFitzcast - https://gopod.me/FritzCast Support We Are Libertarians with Chr...

444: The Swamp Explained - John Bolton's Book, Analysis of the 2020 Campaign, Trump Rally from 2020-06-24T15:00

In the "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the new John Bolton book, the Trump Rally, and give thoughts on ...

443: WAL Reacts - Driving While Black from 2020-06-20T11:00

Hodey Johns examines an example of driving while black and why it's important to see how it contributed to getting us from simple discrimination into full-blown protests. Video - https://youtu.be/y...

442: Seven Essential Criminal Justice and Policing Reforms from 2020-06-17T11:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Sarah Brady Wagner, and Lion of Liberty's John Odermatt discuss seven reforms for criminal justice that must be changed now. Video - https://youtu.be/9m2wU1nR...

441: Understanding the Role of Police and Racial Issues from 2020-06-14T09:00

Chris Spangle talks about the role of the police and understanding racial issues on the Bad Idea podcast. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

440: Trump Derangement Syndrome Explained, Talking About Race from 2020-06-10T13:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Remso Martinez talk about Trump's church incident in an effort to shore up his evangelical base, we explain Trump Derangement Syndrome, give some backgrou...

439: Black Lives Matter Protests, Riots, Good Police and Criminal Cops, Trump Threatens Military Action on Americans from 2020-06-02T08:00

Chris Spangle talks about the promises made in the Declaration of Independence. Are we living up to the promises made to all Americans? Is our government living within the constraints of the foundi...

438: George Floyd Killing, White Privilege, Election Strategies and LP Candidates from 2020-05-28T14:00

Chris Spangle makes a guest appearance on Good Morning Liberty to discuss the murder of George Floyd by police and the concept of white privilege. We discuss the Libertarian Party Presidential camp...

437: Jo Jorgensen Selected the Nominee, LNC Convention Update from 2020-05-27T12:00

Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Paul Copeland discuss the selection of Jo Jorgensen and Spike Cohen to be the nominee for President and Vice President for the Libertarian Party in 2020. We also talk ...

436: Why Should People Leave the Two-Party System? Chris Spangle on the Kurmudgeons Podcast from 2020-05-26T10:00

Why do we still have the two-party system? What is a libertarian? How could we handle coronavirus in the absence of government? Chris Spangle was invited on a local Indy podcast called the Kurmudge...

435: John Monds, Candidate For President from 2020-05-21T14:00

With tokens being cast now for tonight's final LP Presidential debate hosted by John Stossel and the LNC and the vote for the nomination looming this weekend, John Monds speaks to Chris Spangle abo...

434: LP VP Candidate Spike Cohen on the Seriousness of the Vermin Supreme Campaign from 2020-05-19T13:00

Chris Spangle talks to Spike Cohen about his race for the nomination as the Libertarian Party's candidate for Vice President. He discusses the need for intellectual diversity within the libertarian...

433: The Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, Systemic Racism, and the LNC Fumbles and Punts from 2020-05-18T16:00

The shooting of jogger Ahmaud Arbery has touched off on firestorm some had incorrectly felt was quelled. Rhinehold and Hodey Johns discuss this, its implications, and also get into perhaps the roug...

New Show on the WAL Network: On the Run with Remso W. Martinez from 2020-05-18T15:00

This isn't the show you were expecting, but its the one you're getting! Bestselling author, journalist, and filmmaker Remso W. Martinez brings the classic gonzo storytelling he's known for to the W...

LP Vice Presidential Debate: Spike Cohen, Larry Sharpe, Ken Armstrong from 2020-05-17T22:00

Jim Turney hosts the official Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Debate with Spike Cohen, Larry Sharpe, and Ken Armstrong. Video: https://youtu.be/gu3X5lmVnEMSupport We Are Libertarians with Chris...

LP Presidential Debate 9: Moderated by John Stossel with Monds, Gray, Jorgensen, Hornberger, and Supreme from 2020-05-17T20:00

John Stossel hosts the official Libertarian Party Presidential debate for the nomination that will be held Saturday. The candidates are Vermin Supreme, Jim Gray, John Monds, Jo Jorgensen, and Jacob...

LP Presidential Debate 8: The Frontrunner Debate with Monds, Gray, and Jorgensen from 2020-05-17T19:00

With four minutes to answer each question, the front-runners in the race (based on delegate polling) for the nomination have more time to share their thoughts and plans. The participating candidate...

LP Presidential Debate 7: Lions of Liberty Debate with Hornberger, Supreme, Jorgensen, Kokesh, and Gray from 2020-05-17T18:00

Our friends at Lions of Liberty hosted an LP POTUS Debate and we provided the tech for it. It was moderated by Marc Clair and John Odermatt. The following candidates participated: Jacob Hornberger...

LP Presidential Debate 6: Moderated by Matt Welch of Reason with Candidates: Hornberger, Gray, Jorgensen, Kokesh, and Monds from 2020-05-17T17:00

This Presidential debate for the Libertarian Party was moderated by Matt Welch of Reason Magazine and produced by We Are Libertarians. The participating candidates were John Monds, Jacob Hornberger...

LP Presidential Debate 5: Justin Amash, Vermin Supreme, Jo Jorgensen, Jacob Hornberger, Jim Gray from 2020-05-14T18:00

The Libertarian Party of Kentucky hosts a Presidential debate with Justin Amash, Vermin Supreme, Jo Jorgensen, Jacob Hornberger, and Jim Gray. Video: https://www.facebook.com/LPKentucky/videos/2427...

LP Presidential Debate 4: Behrman, Ellison, Robb, Kokesh and Vohra from 2020-05-14T17:00

The Libertarian Party of Kentucky hosts a Presidential debate with Dan Taxation is Theft Behrman, Brian Ellison, Sam Robb, Adam Kokesh and Arvin Vohra. Video: https://www.facebook.com/LPKentucky/vi...

LP Presidential Debate 3: Vohra, Ogle, Richey, Gerhardt, Kokesh, Blevins, Hill, Williams, Ardeleanu from 2020-05-14T16:00

The Libertarian Party of Kentucky hosts a Presidential debate with Vohra, Ogle, Richey, Gerhardt, Kokesh, Blevins, Hill, Williams, and Ardeleanu. Video: https://www.facebook.com/LPKentucky/videos/8...

LP Presidential Debate 2: Hornberger, Monds, Jorgensen, Gray and Vermin Supreme from 2020-05-14T15:00

The Libertarian Party of Kentucky hosts a Presidential debate with Jacob Hornberger, John Monds, Jo Jorgensen, Jim Gray and Vermin Supreme. Video: https://www.facebook.com/LPKentucky/videos/2860118...

LP Presidential Debate 1: Hornberger, Kokesh, Jorgensen, Gray and Whitney from 2020-05-14T14:00

The Libertarian Party of Kentucky hosts a Presidential debate with Jacob Hornberger, Adam Kokesh, Jo Jorgensen, Jim Gray, and Mark Whitney. Video: https://www.facebook.com/LPKentucky/videos/1131538...

432: Town Hall with Judge Jim Gray and Larry Sharpe from 2020-05-14T13:00

Chris Spangle hosts a town hall with Judge Jim Gray and Larry Sharpe. The LP Presidential candidate and Vice Presidential candidate (respectively) field questions from LNC Region 3 delegates. Gray/...

431: Justin Amash Interview with Chris Spangle as Guest Host on The Kris and Jessi Show from 2020-05-12T09:00

Justin Amash is now seeking the nomination for the Libertarian Party Presidential ticket and he appeared on the Kris and Jessi Show to field questions from delegates. Chris Spangle guest hosted and...

430: COVID-19 - Policing the Pandemic - Violations of Civil Liberties During Coronavirus from 2020-05-11T11:00

Chris Spangle and Melissa discuss civil liberty violations during the coronavirus epidemic. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Policing-the-Pandemic.pdfThis episode is bro...

429: Joe Bishop-Henchman, Candidate for LP Chair and A Lawyer Suing the IRS from 2020-05-08T09:00

Joe Bishop-Henchman is a candidate for the chair of the national Libertarian Party. He discusses his early activism in the LP as a student and admiration for Harry Browne. Joe is also the chair of ...

428: The Creed of the Freed - Hinduism with Suhag Shukla from 2020-05-07T09:00

Continuing to explore the relationship between freedom and faith, Suhag Shukla of the Hindu American Foundation talks about individual responsibility and accountability create cultures of liberty. ...

427: COVID-19 - Critical Thinking Strategies During a Crisis, Why Do People Believe Conspiracies? from 2020-05-06T15:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss the frustration felt by many Americans at the binary argument taking place around the pandemic. Many people see merit and fault with "openers" and "closers" but ...

426: Should the LP Hold Their Convention In-Person or Online? from 2020-05-06T11:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss the LNC's debate over holding the convention online or in-person. Video: https://youtu.be/dPZBaZH_hjoThis episode is brought to you by Dashing Media Management. ...

425: Debate - "Justin Amash would be a Great Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate" from 2020-05-05T09:00

Join The We Are Libertarians Network in a formal debate with Libertarian Party presidential candidate Brian Ellison and host the "The Brian Nichols Show" Brian Nichols as they throw down about the ...

424: COVID-19 - Decrease Regulations To Re-Start the Economy with Conner Drigotas from 2020-05-04T13:00

Chris Spangle speaks to Conner Drigotas of Free the People to discuss what regulations ought to be ended to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. They also debate if running for the Presidency was t...

423: The Opening, Trump vs. The Press on Bleach, Biden Accusations | Swamp Explained from 2020-04-29T19:00

In The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the political calculations of "opening" the economy, Trump's disinfecta...

422: COVID-19 - More Conversations with Nonprofits on the Front Lines of the Pandemic from 2020-04-19T09:00

422: COVID-19 - More Conversations with Nonprofits on the Front Lines of the Pandemic In a free society, private nonprofit organizations are the main source of relief for those in need. Their work ...

421: The Creed of the Freed: Pentecostalism with David K. Bernard from 2020-04-18T09:00

The first episode of a series that will explore various religions and their support of liberty. Insanely overqualified David K Bernard of the United Pentecostal Church International explains values...

Brian Nichols Show: COVID-19 vs. the Economy: Could A Crumbling Economy Cause More Death than COVID-19? - with Economist Daniel J. Michell from 2020-04-17T12:00

Subscribe to the Brian Nichols Show: https://link.chtbl.com/brian-nichols-show As weeks go by with the economy stuck on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many economists are starting to sound the...

420: WAL Debate - "Private Police would be as Bad or Worse than Public Police" - Ryan Lindsey vs Spike Cohen from 2020-04-17T09:00

A debate moderated by Hodey Johns between two passionate liberty lovers, Ryan Lindsey and Spike Cohen. Learn about the successes and failures of private and public policing along with some thoughts...

419: Spangle Guest Hosts 'Kryssi and Jess' with guests Vermin Supreme and Spike Cohen from 2020-04-16T09:00

LP POTUS candidate Vermin Supreme and running mate, Spike Cohen, join The Kris and Jessi Show with Kryssi and Jess with Chris Spangle guest co-hosting. Follow them: https://www.facebook.com/Kryssia...

418: COVID-19 - Authoritarian Streaks Begin To Appear In This Crisis from 2020-04-15T16:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Brian Wohlgemuth discuss authoritarianism tendencies in American government, holding politicians, the media, and individuals accountable, and conspiracy t...

417: COVID-19 - Basic Questions About Coronavirus Answered from 2020-04-13T22:00

Chris Spangle's friend Lex Kremer is a normie and has some basic questions she wants to be answered about the Presidential primaries but also about COVID-19. She's heard some things that don't make...

416: COVID-19 - Nonprofit Responses to the Pandemic and Economic Crisis from 2020-04-10T15:00

Chris Spangle speaks to several nonprofits and businesses about their efforts to deal with the ongoing humanitarian crisis happening around America. These interviews originated on his public affair...

415: COVID-19 - How Do We Move Forward? from 2020-04-08T11:45

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Levie Rainey discuss the path forward. We open with some examples from history that bring us hope and wonderful moments of community sprouting up across t...

414: The Swamp Explained - The Swamp Takes Over from 2020-04-07T11:00

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss when the swamp can be useful. What role does institutional knowledge pla...

413: WAL Reacts - AOC on funding the Green New Deal from 2020-04-06T09:00

Things get wild as the WAL crew discusses AOC, the Green New Deal, sparrows having sex on cocaine, and the Death Star. This show includes Hodey Johns, Keaton Tucker, Remso Martinez, Jacob, Ryan Lin...

412: COVID-19 - "Lives" vs. "The Economy" is a False Choice from 2020-04-01T08:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns discuss and debate the binary choice presented on social media of "open the economy" vs. "let millions die." The realities of a global pandemi...

411: WAL Reacts - Crowder on Borders from 2020-03-31T09:00

The WAL crew goes off the rails as they gab about borders, comedians, alligator moats, and taco stands to convert Mormons to Catholicism. Featuring Hodey Johns, Keaton Tucker, JAcob, Brian Wohlgemu...

410: WAL Reacts - Pelosi's anti-Insider Trading Bill from 2020-03-30T09:00

The WAL Crew has many laughs and tears discussing the piece of legislation Nancy Pelosi had the nerve to bring to the floor. Come hear about how equality on school boards, pooping in the bushes, an...

Bonus: Chris Spangle Talks Government Failures over COVID-19 on Rob Kendall's Show from 2020-03-29T20:00

Chris Spangle explains why society is best organized by the economic sector and not the political sector in the middle of a crisis on the Rob Kendall Show. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Sp...

409: WAL Reacts - Trump's response to the "Chinese Virus" from 2020-03-29T17:00

Listen is as the WAL Crew of Hodey Johns, Rhinehold, and Remso Martinez shows how many flapjacks our president can flip flop all over the place. You'll also hear about election odds, how sociopathy...

408: COVID-19 - Quarantines and Shutdowns from 2020-03-28T19:30

Rhinehold and Hodey take their differences in opinion to the airwaves, talking about history, the government, the private sector, and what all of those things mean about mandatory shutdowns. Video:...

407: COVID-19 - $2 Trillion Stimulus Breakdown from 2020-03-27T18:00

Rhinehold and Hodey discuss the recent spending package approved by Congress, on its way to being signed by the president. Questions about what's in it, what does it mean for you, what's good and b...

406: Path to Libertarianism - Daniel J. Mitchell, Co-Founder of the Center for Freedom and Prosperity on Economics from 2020-03-26T16:00

Chris Spangle talks to Daniel J. Mitchell, co-founder of the Center for Freedom and Prosperity and Chairman of the Board and former Cato Institute scholar. Dan is an expert in international tax com...

405: COVID-19 - Potential Treatments for This Coronavirus from 2020-03-25T09:00

Brian Wohlgemuth has done extensive research on the treatment for the coronavirus and has been tracking the medicine since government officials and large hospitals started stockpiling it. Find out ...

404: COVID-19 - Individualism Will Protect People's Health from 2020-03-24T15:00

Phyllis Klosinski is 72 with underlying health issues as well as one of the strongest advocates for individual liberty that Chris Spangle knows. He reached out to hear her opinion on protecting liv...

403: COVID-19 - The Terrible Choice Facing Us from 2020-03-23T09:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Creighton Harrington reunite to discuss the terrible choice facing us: Preserving life or a way of life. We discuss the economic sacrifice being made by Americans to...

402: COVID-19 - Heroism During Coronavirus from 2020-03-22T17:00

The WAL crew talks about the people and projects that have shown bravery during this frightening time. From blood drives to homeless shelters to video games, there are lots of reasons for hope. Vid...

401: COVID-19 - Details of Three Rounds of Government Stimulus with Ross Marchand from 2020-03-20T11:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold talk to Ross Marchand of the Taxpayer Protection Alliance about the three rounds of economic stimulus that Washington has enacted or is proposing. We give the details of...

400: COVID-19 - Libertarian Fireside Chat on Our Experiences and Pandemic NAP Violations from 2020-03-19T21:00

Hodey Johns hosts a conversation about the COVID-19 crisis with WAL contributors. Video: https://youtu.be/ZMWYvV8m_UwSupport We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices....

399: COVID-19- What is coronavirus? With Mary Kay Foster, manager of the Special Pathogens Unit at IU Health from 2020-03-18T21:00

Mary Kay Foster, manager of the Special Pathogens Unit at IU Health, joins Chris Spangle on the basics of COVID-19. We ask why social distancing is so important, what symptoms one might have should...

398: COVID-19 - Let's Look At this as an Opportunity, Reasons to Be Hopeful from 2020-03-18T01:00

We will begin hosting daily shows around the coronavirus pandemic. We begin with Chris Spangle, Harry Price and Rhinehold reviewing all that has happened in the last few days. We give many reasons ...

397: Free Market Solutions to Climate Change, Green Energy Policy from 2020-03-11T23:00

Chris Spangle talks to Fiona Harrigan and Jakob Puckett about libertarian solutions to climate change and energy policy. Enis wrote in and asked:There has been one thing that has been bugging me qu...

396: How To Build a Great Podcast or Platform from 2020-03-09T18:00

Chris Spangle spoke to high school students in a session at the Indiana Association of High School Broadcasters about podcasting. What are the elements of a great podcast? Listen in as he talks abo...

395: Biden's Lazarus-like Political Resurrection, Coronavirus, Daylight Saving Time, Jones Act | The Swamp Explained from 2020-03-09T09:00

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Joe Biden's amazing resurgence to the nomination, Bloomberg's collapse, ...

A Listener's Guide to We Are Libertarians from 2020-03-08T17:00

Today is the eighth anniversary of WAL, and we have a ton of new changes! If you're new to We Are Libertarians, we start with a little history. Then we discuss our new branding changes, Patreon cha...

394: Q&A with Jeff Bennett - Private Police in Libertarian Society, Protecting the Economically Disadvantaged, Central Banking | The Path To Libertarianism from 2020-03-04T20:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns answer the following questions fro Jeff Bennett in another installment of The Path To Libertarianism Q&A. 00:23:09 - in a Libertarian Utopia ...

393: What is coronavirus? How will COVID-19 affect America? With Satyajeet Marar | Libertarian Politics an Policy from 2020-03-04T16:00

Headlines across the world are warning of a pandemic due to the coronavirus. Sports associations are canceling games. Costcos have empty shelves. Chris Spangle talks to Reason Foundation policy ana...

392: Joe Ruiz on his Rhymer/Educator Project and Pushing Through Discomfort from 2020-03-02T10:00

Former WAL co-host Joe Ruiz joins Chris Spangle to talk about his Rhymer/Educator Project. Joe always dreamed of creating music, and a student encouraged him to pursue his passion. The school teach...

391: Explaining the Primary Process and Previewing The Race for the Democratic Nomination from 2020-02-26T01:00

Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Levie Rainey discuss the race for the nomination in the Democratic Party and how it works. What is a delegate? How do candidates collect them? What is Super Tuesday? C...

390: The Swamp Explained - Recapping the Democratic Primary from 2020-02-24T10:00

The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we recap the most recent Democratic debates, the Nevada Caucus results, and the futur...

389: Path to Libertarianism - Ryan Lindsey, Editor of WAL Reader from 2020-02-19T10:00

Ryan Lindsey is the editor of our magazine, the WAL Reader and speaks to Chris Spangle. Ryan grew up in a conservative home, but his Christian values over time have refocused his political views. H...

388: Path to Libertarianism - Adam Asks About Survival of the Fittest, Foreign Policy, and Neighbors Behaving Badly from 2020-02-12T12:00

Adam is new to libertarianism and has some questions about politics and philosophy. Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns field his questions. If you'd like to join us to ask quest...

387: IowaTF? State of the Union, Impeachment Ends, Coronavirus, Vermin Supreme, Super Bowl Halftime "Controversy" from 2020-02-06T15:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold go old-school WAL. We cover a bunch of topics with no notes over 2 1/2 hours. What happened in Iowa? We debate online-voting. We cover the State of the Union, the corona...

386: Path to Libertarianism: Jason Pye, VP of Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks from 2020-01-29T10:00

Vice President of Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks Jason Pye shares his journey from a southern Republican to a libertarian that is enacting policy through Congress. Jason talks about the impac...

385: Limiting the Power of the Presidency - Impeachment and Curtailing Military Powers from 2020-01-23T15:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss recent events in Trump's impeachment. Spangle hasn't paid much attention so Rhinehold explains the basics. Sen. Tim Kaine has introduced a bill to limit Presiden...

New Podcast: Now Hear This with Chris Spangle - Rupert Boneham of Rupert's Kids from 2020-01-17T14:45

I am now hosting a local radio show on Indianapolis radio. It is called Now Hear This and it airs weekend mornings on Q95 and WNDE. Subscribe now! http://www.nowhearthisindy.com/. This is the first...

384: The Afghan Papers from 2020-01-15T19:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the 18 years of lies told by the US Government and media about the war in Afghanistan. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/upload...

383: Answering Questions about the Iranian Crisis and the Death of Soleimani from 2020-01-08T03:30

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold explain the full picture of the death of Iranian General Qassam Soleimani. We answer several questions, including: 00:18:49 - Who was Qassam Soleimani?00:...

382: Who is Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States? from 2020-01-06T10:00

Chris Spangle talks to Tom LoBianco, author of Piety&Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House. With impeachment in motion, they examine the career and character of the sitting Vice Presi...

381: The Swamp Explained - EPA Scientists vs. Trump from 2020-01-03T22:00

The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we explore President Trump undercutting his own scientists, impeachment and the attac...

380: FBI Abuses FISA Warrants Against Trump Campaign from 2019-12-20T14:00

Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Tricia Stuart discuss the recent Office of the Inspector General report on FISA court abuses carried out by the FBI against Carter Page, an adviser to the Trump campai...

379: Debating the Articles Of Impeachment from 2019-12-11T13:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold debate the newly filed Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump. Time Stamps00:18:45 - Debating Impeachment 01:07:15 - Reading the Articles of Impeachment01:21:27 -...

378: Paying for Medicare for All, Part 2 on Elizabeth Warren's Plan from 2019-12-07T14:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold finish breaking down Elizabeth Warren's detailed Medicare for All plan. This episode focuses on how she'd pay for it. The first episode focuses on how it w...

377: The Swamp Explained - Is Impeachment Really Worth It? from 2019-11-20T16:00

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we open with a discussion on the importance of networking within the Swamp. Then we...

376: Elizabeth Warren's Medicare for All Plan, Part 1 from 2019-11-13T15:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss Elizabeth Warren's Medicare for All plan. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Warren-Health-Care-Plan.pdf249: Wa...

375: Trump's Call with Ukraine and Impeachment from 2019-11-06T15:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss President Trump's "perfect" phone call with the leader of Ukraine, if there was a quid pro quo, and if Trump is now screwed. Show Notes: https://w...

374: Al Jackson on Comedy, Growing Up, and Being Professional from 2019-10-23T09:00

Al Jackson is a comedian and co-host on television's Daily Blast Live. He talks with Chis Spangle about beginning his comedy career, and what it took to become a professional in a difficult industr...

373: America Betrays the Kurds in Syria, Costs of Interventionism from 2019-10-16T18:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss Trump's recent decision to shift troops in Syria to allow Turkey to invade Kurdish territory in Syria. Who are the Kurds? Was this a betrayal of a ...

372: A Theory of the Kennedy Assassination from 2019-10-07T09:00

While in Dallas, Chris Spangle took a tour of Dealey Plaza with Robin Brown of JFK Custom Tours. It was so entertaining, that he decided to invite Robin on the show to lay out what he believes happ...

371: Frank Caliendo on Fame and Free Speech from 2019-09-30T14:00

Comedian, actor, and podcaster Frank Caliendo joins Chris Spangle to discuss fame and its effect on society, how social media has changed comedy, and the complications of free speech in modern medi...

370: Policing in America, Part 2 - Civil Asset Forfeiture from 2019-09-18T13:00

Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Tricia Stuart continue the second and final part of policing in America. They discuss the fourth amendment, civil asset forfeiture, and public attitudes towards the po...

369: The Swamp Explained - John Bolton Fired, Remembering 9-11 from 2019-09-13T15:00

In the "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. President Trump has fired John Bolton. We debate if Bolton is the last Wilsonian hawk in the...

368: Policing in America, Part 1 from 2019-09-11T18:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Tricia Stuart discuss how policing in America developed and where it stands at this moment. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/...

367: Dave Chappelle Strikes Blow Against Cancel Culture, Straight Pride Parade from 2019-09-04T18:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Travis McCurry discuss Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix comedy special 'Sticks and Stones' and why it has struck such a chord. They also discuss the recent straight p...

366: The Swamp Explained - Trump's Wild Week, The Fed, Joe Walsh Jumps In from 2019-08-26T13:00

The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's wild week where he proposed buying Greenland and accepted the ti...

CSS 23: Are We Heading Towards a Recession? from 2019-08-26T13:00

Chris Spangle examines if there is a recession on the way and what could be causing one.

365: Origins of Misogyny and Racism in Underground Online Culture from 2019-08-21T17:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and James Nease continue the conversation on mass shootings and violence. Nease is an original member of 4Chan and spends time in the type of online communities that are...

364: The Death of Jeffrey Epstein from 2019-08-15T02:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price outline the death of Jeffrey Epstein. Was it suicide? Was it a conspiracy? Time StampsEpstein Conspiracies - 00:20:21 Who is Epstein? - 00:50:19Epstein's Legal Issues...

CSS 22: What Causes Someone to Become a Mass Shooter? from 2019-08-10T16:00

Chris Spangle examines the commonalities of mass shooters.

Chris Spangle Show - 22: What Causes Someone to Become a Mass Shooter? from 2019-08-10T16:00

Chris Spangle examines the commonalities of mass shooters. Subscribe to the Chris Spangle Show here: https://chrisspangleshow.fireside.fm/ Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/upl...

363: Quitting Opioids, Shootings in El Paso and Dayton from 2019-08-08T16:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Tanner Perdew, and Kyle Orr talk about Tanner's struggle with addiction. He discusses why he was hooked and how he became sober. We discuss the details of the El Paso an...

LPP: AOC Vs. Libertarianism from 2019-08-05T16:00

Rhinehold attempts to explain how Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is completely wrong on what Libertarians believe about immigration and most likely a couple of other areas.

362: Protests in Puerto Rico and Hong Kong from 2019-07-31T18:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price cover Spangle's first trip to Canada, the protests in Puerto Rico and Hong Kong, and the growing threats to freedom by China. Puerto Rico - 00:16:31Hong Kong - 00:41:...

361: The Swamp Explained - End The Homeland Security Department? AOC vs. Trump from 2019-07-22T16:00

"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, they discuss ending the Department of Homeland Security and Trump's fight with the...

2020 Presidential Debate Series: The Environment from 2019-07-15T08:45

Listen in as candidates Max Abramson (new candidate!), Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder. and Daniel Behrman discusses climate change, oil drilling, pipelines, fracking, subsidies, emission offsets, car ...

LPP: Elaine Joan - Recruiting Justin Amash from 2019-07-12T18:00

Libertarian recruiter Elaine Joan talks about her journey in recruiting Justin Amash, who left the GOP on July 4th, 2019. Learn about his voting record, his appeal, his ability to be a maverick,...

360: The Path to Libertarianism - Answering Miranda's Questions from 2019-07-09T15:00

Miranda is new to libertarianism and has some questions about politics and philosophy. In this first episode in our new Path to Libertarianism series, Chris Spangle answers Miranda's questions abou...

359: Border Update, What Constitutional Rights Do Immigrants Have? from 2019-07-03T14:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns discuss the deteriorating conditions at the southern border. While immigration is a factor, our discussion is on the rights of p...

WAL Daily 100: Hodey Accidentally Trolls the LP By Helping It from 2019-07-03T13:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns discuss getting dragged into a discussion between the LP and their Presidential candidates. We celebrate the 100th and final Dai...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet Max Abramson from 2019-07-03T12:00

A new Libertarian Presidential candidate joins the circuit! Find our about the state representative from New Hampshire as he discusses reuniting the family, debt, and how to get small business owne...

WAL Daily 99: Remso Martinez on the the Border Crisis from 2019-07-02T08:00

Chris Spangle and Remso Martinez discussing loving libertarianism while disliking the libertarian movement and the crisis at the border. Support Remso's book project: https://www.indiegogo.com/p...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidates Debate Series: The Criminal Justice from 2019-07-01T15:00

The Criminal Justice Debate. Tune in to Arvin Vohra, Ben Leder, and Daniel Behrman as they discuss incarceration, recidivism, body cameras, mandatory minimums, voting rights, private prisons, overc...

WAL Daily 98: Trump's Chances in 2020 from 2019-06-28T19:00

Chris Spangle recently appeared on Rob Kendall's radio show with Leaders and Legends podcast host Robert Vane to discuss Donald trump's 2020 chances. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle...

WAL Daily 97: Hitting Your Goals from 2019-06-27T08:00

Dale's taking a break, sadness ensues! Hodey sends him out in style as they discuss hitting your goals, good ones and bad ones to have, and how being a goal-oriented person can help you "win" the g...

358: Is California a Third-World Country? from 2019-06-26T17:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss Spangle's recent visit to Los Angeles, California, and the shocking state of that city. Show Links:The Patdown - http://mspatcomedy.com/podcast T...

WAL Daily 96: Free Market Environmentalism with Michael Jimerson from 2019-06-25T08:00

Michael Jimerson joins the show and shares his views on capitalism, green agorism, and the future of environmentalism. Listen to his inspiration behind the passion, how government interference make...

WAL Daily 95: Single-Minded Focus from 2019-06-24T13:00

There's nothing wrong with multi-tasking. But there's no work quite like the work you'll do when you've given it every ounce of energy. Listen in as they discuss how cooking, race car driving, and ...

WAL Daily 94: Brian Nichols Interviews Justin Amash from 2019-06-21T13:00

Welcome to The Brian Nichols Show! For you first time listeners, I am your humble host, Brian Nichols, and here at The Brian Nichols Show, our goal is to educate, enlighten, and inform. Today ...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Social Issues from 2019-06-19T08:00

Join Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, Daniel Behrman, and Kim Ruff as they discuss abortion, gay/traditional marriage, planned parenthood, adoption rights, gender identity, birth con...

WAL Daily 93: Joe Paschal - The Energy Revolution from 2019-06-18T08:00

Joe Paschal is an expert and insider in the energy industry and he spends the time to share with Hodey Johns what he has learned. Join him as he talks about the government monopoly, the need for a ...

WAL Daily 92: When to Tough it Out&When to Ask for Help from 2019-06-17T08:00

It's time to talk about feelings! Listen as Hodey Johns and Dale Melchin share two stories that shaped them and forced them to find a balance between fighting to stay positive and bringing in help....

WAL Daily 91: Protecting Workers Rights with the Fairness Center from 2019-06-14T15:00

Public unions hold a disproportionate and often times confusing amount of control over the income and lives of the men and women working in the public sector. Sarah Brady Wagner is joined by Conner...

WAL Daily 90: Trade Skills, Avoiding Debt,&the Future from 2019-06-13T08:00

Dropping out of college and going into manufacturing or car repair sounds scary. Yet, statistically, these people are in less debt and make a higher salary than they would have otherwise. Join Dale...

WAL Daily 89: Sex Work - Data&Activism from 2019-06-12T07:00

In a special episode, activists within the sex work community (Sarah Daggers, Kristen Calhoun, Lucy Brenton, and Michael Burns) speak with Hodey Johns about their journey, their information, their ...

WAL Daily 88: Family Dynamics from 2019-06-11T08:00

What is the role of various family members, if any at all? Is there anything wrong with being in either a traditional or unique family? Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns discuss their own unique journey...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Foreign Policy from 2019-06-10T07:00

The Foreign Policy Debate. Join Arvin Vohra, Ben Leder, Christopher Marks, Daniel Behrman, and Kim Ruff as they discuss military spending, torture, alliances, refugees, the draft, foreign elections...

WAL Daily 87: Pro-Life&The Culture from 2019-06-06T08:00

Brendan Dahl, personal friend of Hodey Johns, joins him on the show to talk about issues pro-lifers face today. He navigates some tough questions as well as finds a common ground with the pro-choic...

357: War with Iran from 2019-06-05T12:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price explain the history of conflict between America and Iran, and how it has led to current rising tension in the Middle East. Time Stamps:Public Opinion and War: 00:12:25...

WAL Daily 86: Pro-Choice&The Law from 2019-06-04T07:00

Alicia Dearn lends her legal mind, one more time, to the show on the heels of several new abortion bans sweeping the country. Listen to her perspectives with Hodey Johns as they look into the lives...

WAL Daily 85: Spangle on Abdul - The Social Media Warriors from 2019-06-03T07:00

Indy Politics gets together with its social media experts to talk about recent controversies surrounding Facebook, proposed expanded government regulation of the Internet and whether individuals ca...

WAL Daily 84: Fasting and Re-Gaining Control from 2019-05-31T06:00

Why is it healthy to give up on things for a little bit? Why do we even fast from good and helpful things? Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns get to the purpose of fasting and how it can help you gain c...

WAL Daily 83: Student Loan Crisis from 2019-05-30T07:00

Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts. We are joined by attorney Sean Row and Purdue University Student Mason Rottinghaus are the featured guests. We talk about the cost of college, mas...

356: A Brief Look at Every Democrat Running for President from 2019-05-29T08:00

Chris Spangle and Sarah Brady Wagner provide a brief look at the bio, record, and Achilles heel for each Democrat running for President. Like, every single one. We know you won't likely vote for an...

WAL Daily 82: No more welfare? The "Freedom Dividend" and Universal Basic Income from 2019-05-29T07:00

Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts. Our featured guest is Dr Eric Schansberg, author and professor of Economics at Indiana University. With a broad background in public policy and a h...

WAL Daily 81: The Global War on Terror in 2019 from 2019-05-28T08:00

Combat veteran and foreign policy activist David Fitzgerald joins Sarah Brady Wagner to discuss the difficult questions around American intervention in the name of fighting terrorism. Support We Ar...

355: The Swamp Explained - Justin Amash for President? Should Trump Be Impeached? from 2019-05-27T23:00

"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. Today we discuss the possible Justin Amash campaign and if impeaching Donald Trump is politically s...

WAL Daily 80: We Do Better with Universal Charitable Tax Credits from 2019-05-27T07:00

Sarah Brady Wagner is joined by Dan Johnson from the We Do Better network to discuss how universal charitable tax credits ensure tax money is directed towards where it can do the most good. Support...

WAL Daily 79: The Importance of Earning It from 2019-05-24T07:00

A life earned is a life lived much differently than others. Dale and Hodey had crazy work weeks and talk about the benefits of "psycho week," how freed slaves, the mentally handicapped, and dogs al...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet Keenan Dunham from 2019-05-23T09:00

Keenan Dunham is the latest candidate to visit this audience and he is running for president! Listen to his discussion with Hodey Johns as he presents his plans to unite the parties, get back to th...

354: Modern Political Power Parallels in Game of Thrones from 2019-05-22T16:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, Jessica Alsman, and Todd Singer review the end of Game of Thrones and discuss the nature of power. We review the end and if it was satisfying to our panel of nerds and t...

WAL Daily 78: Ryan Thomas Graham and the Madness of Ballot Access from 2019-05-21T09:00

"If libertarians were so great, why don't they win?" Well, let's go ahead and answer that question. Ryan Graham has been fighting in the trenches in Georgia about their ballot access laws. Join him...

WAL Debate Series: Border Control from 2019-05-20T19:00

This debate is fiery and informative! Join Tricia Stuart and Tyler 420 and they discuss the open borders vs closed borders issue in what is the most colorful banter you're likely to hear. The f-wor...

WAL Daily 77: Ryan Lindsey - Editor of WAL Reader from 2019-05-16T08:00

WAL Reader is a brand new quarterly journal organized by the mind of Ryan Lindsey. It is beautifully organized, well thought out ... and deeply controversial. Tune in to hear what it's all about, h...

353: Intellectual Diversity Is Important, Update on WAL from 2019-05-15T13:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Maranda Barnett, and Nick discuss the importance of intellectual diversity when putting out a news show like We Are Libertarians. James Nease is torturing Harry at work....

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Macro Economics from 2019-05-14T08:00

Part one of the Economy Debate. This first part focuses on one large, systemic programs. Join Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, Daniel Behrman, Kim Ruff, and William Hurst as they dis...

WAL Daily 76: Talking to Yourself from 2019-05-13T08:00

Is talking to yourself crazy? Or is it a core aspect of personal health? Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns continue their self-betterment journey with a foray into Inner Dialogue. Find out how early it ...

WAL Debate Series: Mutualism vs Capitalism from 2019-05-10T08:00

On the Enemy of the State Dank Pod Stash, WAL's own Hodey Johns took on Jack Neison in a discussion about economic systems, as well as the values of Capitalism versus Mutualism. Enjoy! Support We A...

WAL Daily 75: Daniel Fishman - LP Executive Director from 2019-05-09T08:00

Meet Daniel Fishman, software engineer turned Libertarian big shot! Tune is as he shares his views on how the Republicans and Democrats no longer represent left and right, the way they keep themsel...

WAL Daily 74: Permaculture with Erica Denise Payne from 2019-05-07T09:00

They say the invisible hand of the market has a green thumb and they aren't wrong! Erica Denise Payne, a pioneer in the area of permaculture, shares her experiences, insights, and how to get starte...

WAL Daily 73: The Condemnation of Judgment from 2019-05-06T16:00

Being judgmental isn't a small problem. There are actually Biblical and political reasons that condemnation is self-defeating and leads to condemnation. Join Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns as they di...

WAL Daily 72: Coup in Venezuela from 2019-05-02T17:00

On Tuesday, a violent demonstration and counter-protest occurred in Venezuela. Rhinehold, Dale Melchin, and Hodey Johns gave (literally) up to the minute information as well as a quick detailing of...

WAL Daily 71: Improving Your Communication from 2019-04-30T06:00

Hours on end arguing? Never feeling understood? Welcome to the loneliness of the modern era. Hodey Johns and Dale Melchin discuss some tools that can help you with these issues. Come learn a few te...

WAL Daily 70: Ace from Alberta on Canadian Libertarian from 2019-04-29T07:00

Ace of Spades from the WAL Discord joins Paul Copeland to discuss the recent election in Alberta Canada. Why did the conservatives win big, and are there any lessons to learn from here? Show Note...

New Podcast: The Patdown with Ms. Pat and Chris Spangle from 2019-04-26T22:00

I am excited to announce a project I've been working on for a few months now called the Patdown. Please subscribe now. Comedian, actress and author Ms. Pat hosts a hilarious conversation weekly abo...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Science, Energy, and Education from 2019-04-26T13:45

Join Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, and Daniel Behrman as they discuss vaccinations, nuclear power, alternative energies, GMO labels, space exploration, free college, student loans...

352: What Is In The Mueller Report? from 2019-04-24T14:00

Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns give details and analysis on the final report by Robert Mueller on the Russian Collusion investigation. Time Stamps:Overview of the Report - 00:16:48 Detai...

WAL Daily 69: The Department of Education Sucks from 2019-04-19T07:00

In his most fiery rant yet, Hodey Johns goes after the Department of Education, how eliminating them would fix the debt, why teachers don't speak up, and how far we've fallen since it was establish...

WAL Daily 68: Why I Don't Call Myself An Anarchist from 2019-04-18T08:00

Chris Spangle joins Tricia Stuart live on her Facebook page to discuss why he refuses to label himself as an anarchist, voluntaryist, or agorist. First, they do a dramatic re-enactment some of the ...

351: Notre Dame Fire, Wikileaks from 2019-04-17T14:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Sarah Brady Wagner discuss why the burning of Notre Dame has impacted people. We then discuss who and what Julian Assange and Wikileaks are, and if they are journali...

WAL Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Immigration from 2019-04-16T14:00

In what might be the hottest topic in America today, listen in as Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, Daniel Behrman, and William Hurst discuss the wall, travel bans, deportation, immig...

WAL Daily 67: Stoicism and Reacting/Responding from 2019-04-15T14:00

What is stoicism? Is it a good or bad thing? And what is the difference between reacting and responding? Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns answer these questions and guide you to how navigating these an...

350: What is Brexit? from 2019-04-10T15:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold explain the origins of the EU, the Brexit vote, and what it means for the British economy. The Brexit discussion begins at minute 31. Show notes: https://w...

WAL Daily 66: Tackling Procrastination from 2019-04-05T13:30

Procrastination the problem that keeps you from dealing with your other problems. Join Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns as they discuss their personal experiences and how to formulate a plan of attack....

WAL Daily 65: The Department of Defense Sucks from 2019-04-02T07:00

Don't take it from me, your humble host, Hodey Johns, take it from Ike: “Our problem is to achieve adequate military strength within the limits of endurable strain upon our economy. To amass milita...

WAL Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Healthcare Debate from 2019-04-01T14:00

Listen in as candidates Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, Daniel Behrman, and William Hurst gives their responses about the tough problems and questions people have about healthcare t...

WAL Daily 64: Simplistic Advice with Dale Melchin from 2019-03-28T06:00

Have you ever needed advice from somebody who actually cares about you and wants you to grow? Meet Dale Melchin, longtime We Are Libertarians fan and host of the Simplistic Advice Podcast. In an er...

349: Surviving R Kelly, Human Trafficking, and Domestic Violence from 2019-03-27T16:00

Chris Spangle and Maranda Barnett are joined by Shaunestte Terrell who works as a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Resource Prosecutor for the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and Lael Hill, a...

WAL Daily 63: Little Pink Houses from 2019-03-26T08:00

In the city of Pflugerville, just North of Austin Texas, there is a neighborhood where residents are throwing a bit more than just the odd shade. The serious concern at the heart of this dispute th...

WAL Daily 62: Abortion Debate from 2019-03-25T14:00

Abortion is almost unquestionably the most divisive issue in all of politics. Somehow, our debaters ended up agreeing with each other by the end of the episode. Dennis Allen Miller II represents th...

348: What is the Mueller Investigation? from 2019-03-23T17:00

Chris Spangle and Lex Gingerella answer all the questions you are too embarrassed to ask about the Mueller Investigation and collusion between Donald Trump and Russia. Show Notes: https://wearelibe...

347: What is 4Chan? Explaining Internet Trolling Culture from 2019-03-20T15:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and James Nease discuss the darker parts of the internet are being discussed in the wake of the New Zealand shooting. Nease was one of the first people on 4Chan, and has...

WAL Daily 61: Injustice and Schaeffer Cox from 2019-03-18T14:00

When your enemy is a corrupt government, your enemy will do anything to lock you up: This includes making up charges, planting evidence, and illegal court procedures. Activist and musician Jordan P...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Domestic Policy Debate from 2019-03-15T16:00

In the first of ten debates between the presidential candidates on the We Are Libertarian Network, we discuss Domestic Policy. Listen is as Kim Ruff, Christopher Marks, Ben Leder, and Arvin Vohra a...

346: Analysis of Joe Rogan, Tim Pool, and Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Vijaya Gadde from 2019-03-13T07:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Mike Tront discuss the recent conversation between Joe Rogan, Tim Pool, and Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Vijaya Gadde over social media censorship. We have a clearer pi...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet William Hurst from 2019-03-12T14:00

William Hurst, Libertarian candidate for president, drops by to deliver his interview! Tune in to hear a list or priorities that are vastly different from his counterparts, as well as his ideas abo...

WAL Daily 60: The Department of Commerce Sucks from 2019-03-08T08:00

Hodey Johns unloads on the next federal department on his list: The Department of Commerce. Find out how lighthouses, global warming, and bribery all seem to find their way into this institution th...

345: Authentic Low Key WAL from 2019-03-07T20:00

Harry Price is joined by Rhinehold, Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns to talk about Snowden, Privacy, Personal Relationships and Sheriffs refusing to enforce federal gun laws. Support We Are Libertaria...

344: North Carolina, Purity Tests, Free Banking, and Personal Freedom from 2019-03-06T13:00

With Dear Leader still out sick, Hodey Johns, Sarah Brady Wagner, Paul Copeland, and Dale Melchin give their opinions and questions about a variety of subjects; from election rigging to living as a...

343: The Return of Low Key WAL from 2019-03-05T17:00

Harry Price is joined by Rhinehold, Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns to discuss Jussie Smollett, Christopher Paul Hasson, what captures media attention, Ukraine, GagaCooper and Facebook Tracking. Supp...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet Adam Kokesh from 2019-03-01T13:00

Adam Kokesh has made a name for himself in the liberty movement and brings his energy to the We Are Libertarians network. He gives his full biography, how he is actually "not" running for president...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet Chris Marks from 2019-02-28T13:45

Chris Marks is a relative newcomer to the Libertarian Party, but when you hear him, you'll understand why he's running for president. He gives you his unique views on currency, Constitutional Law, ...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet Ben Leder from 2019-02-27T18:00

Ben Leder is running for Libertarian Candidate for President and he's doing so because liberty is in his blood. Listen to this interview as he gives his one-of-a-kind story about his journey, his g...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidates Series: Meet Kim Ruff from 2019-02-26T08:00

Kim Ruff is running for president with the Libertarian Party and this is your chance to find out about her. Get her unique take on immigration, the military, vice presidents, and more right here. S...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet Daniel Behrman from 2019-02-25T09:00

Daniel Behrman, a Libertarian candidate for President, drops by to explain why taxation is theft, how that bridges gaps in understanding, and gives his unique take on his liberty journey and what t...

WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Series: Meet Arvin Vohra from 2019-02-22T09:00

Arvin Vohra is running for president and explaining libertarian ideas in a way you likely haven't heard before. Get his take on how to fix immigration without a wall, what to do with education, and...

WAL Daily 59: What is Going on in The Houston Shooting? from 2019-02-21T16:00

Paul Copeland joins Vaughn Spargur to discuss what's been going on in Houston in regards to the botched drug raid that happened two weeks ago. Listen as we discuss how the story has changed over th...

342: Trump's National Emergency, New Green Deal Update from 2019-02-20T15:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the power of personal growth in building a libertarian society. We then give all the facts on Trump's National Emergency Declaration over the wall. We then giv...

341: Bill Weld Leaves the LP, and We Don't Blame Him from 2019-02-13T18:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns discuss the departure of Bill Weld. Does it say more about Bill Weld or the culture that exists in the libertarian movement? Bill Weld Alleged...

WAL Daily 58: The USDA Sucks from 2019-02-12T09:00

The US Department of Agriculture is a program that costs you as much as your heating bill. It ensures that we pay people already richer than you to make sure that you eat your mayonnaise. Hodey Joh...

WAL Daily 57: The Forgotten Man from 2019-02-11T14:00

Rhinehold discusses the subject of the article The Forgotten Man by William Graham Sumner, who that person is and how forcing humans to help each other by force rarely ever works. Show Notes:ht...

WAL Daily 56: What to do with Confederate Statues? from 2019-02-08T08:00

Art or white supremacy? Reminder or oppressor? Culture or racism? There's not a clear course on what to do with Confederate Statues, even from a libertarian perspective, so Sarah Brady Wagner and H...

WAL Daily 55: Citizens United from 2019-02-07T09:00

Rhinehold discusses Citizens United, the Supreme Court decision that affirmed free speech rights for individuals when they are acting in coordination with other individuals within a defined group. ...

340: The Swamp, Explained - Rob Quartel's Time on the George HW Bush Campaign from 2019-02-06T20:00

Rob Quartel served as Issues Director for two Presidential campaigns. After serving on Gerald Ford's 1976 campaign, he was the third person hired on George HW Bush's 1980 campaign. He details how t...

WAL Daily 54: Bill Weld Leaving the Party? from 2019-02-05T19:00

WARNING This is a hot take on a preliminary report. Rhinehold, Paul Copeland, and Hodey Johns join up to talk about if Bill Weld has left the party, what that means, and what the Libertarian Party ...

WAL Daily 53: Woody the Warrior Sheds Light on Social Justice from 2019-02-04T08:00

Woody Johns join his brother Hodey Johns on the show this week to talk about social justice. Many libertarians hear the term and put up their defenses. You'll learn about why this is a poor respons...

WAL Daily 52: Teaching the Bible in Public Schools from 2019-02-01T20:00

Vaughn Spargur from the research teams makes his debut on the podcast with Hodey Johns, and talks about the effects of public schools making a curriculum about Bible Literacy. While the president a...

WAL Daily 51: Voting for Freedom from 2019-01-31T09:00

Join Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland as they do a current and historical dive on voting. The concept of voting being violence or supporting a broken system is put under the microscope as they look at...

339: Venezuela's Constitutional Crisis from 2019-01-30T14:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Aaron Ewert, and Alina Pabon discuss the constitutional crisis happening in Venezuela. What is happening? What role should the United States play? Show Notes: https://we...

WAL Daily 50: Government Programs and Libertarians from 2019-01-29T18:00

Many people think libertarians oppose all government programs. Is this true? Or do they just oppose the government doing them? Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns explore what roads, welfare, and housing...

WAL Daily 49: The X Gender from 2019-01-28T09:00

Starting this year, in New York, you can put X as the sex on your birth certificate. Hodey Johns and Sarah Brady Wagner go into the details and effects of the law. Then they explore what it means t...

WAL Daily 48: My Libertarianism from 2019-01-25T09:00

Rhinehold sits down and discusses his view of what libertarianism is, how he came to discover he is a libertarian and puts the call out to hear your stories and views on what libertarianism means t...

WAL Daily 47: Should Libertarians Vote? Hodey Johns vs. Larken Rose from 2019-01-24T09:00

Should Libertarians Vote? Hodey Johns vs. Larken Rose face off in a debate hosted by Tricia Stuart. Original video: https://www.facebook.com/patricia.e.canfield/videos/vb.1826486495/102100039028...

338: Covington Kids, The Media, The Gillette Ad from 2019-01-23T05:15

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Hanna Weber, and Chris Osborn discuss the long weekend of embarrassments for the media and America as a whole, we give details on what actually happened with the Covingt...

WAL Daily 46: Is the Libertarian Movement In a Leadership Vacuum? with Remso Martinez from 2019-01-22T16:30

Chris Spangle and Remso Martinez discuss 2019 LibertyCon. We discuss if the libertarian movement is suffering a lack of leadership. Remso's article: http://andmagazine.com/talk/2019/01/21/fear-lo...

WAL Daily 45: Discovering Agorism with Nick Irwin and David Ballantine from 2019-01-21T08:00

Breaking the law has always seemed like a scary concept. Indeed, it is still frightening. But should it be? Nick Irwin and David Ballantine join Hodey Johns as they look at the largest peaceful pro...

Chris Spangle on Al Jackson&Frank Caliendo Try To Be Serious from 2019-01-18T20:00

I was fortunate to appear on Al&Frank Try To Be Serious to talk libertarianism. Give it a listen and please subscribe at AlAndFrank.com or in your podcast app directory. Video: https://youtu.be/nlc...

CSS 21: What the Gillette Razor Ad Is Actually Trying to Say from 2019-01-17T17:00

What values are actually articulated in the controversial Gillette ad? Chris Spangle annotates the commercial and explains what principles are put forth in the shaving commercial.

337: Gillette Commercial About Masculinity, France Take Authoritarian Turn on Yellow Vest Movement from 2019-01-16T18:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Paul Copeland discuss the new Gillette commercial, toxic masculinity, manhood in 2019, and the formation of new social norms for men. We then turn to France to discu...

WAL Daily 44: Pay for it Yourself! from 2019-01-15T08:00

When Republicans asked for spending on something they saw as a common good, the Democrats responded by telling them to pay for it themselves; which they have now begun to do. Paul Copeland and Hode...

WAL Daily 43: Messing Up the Internet with FOSTA SESTA from 2019-01-14T08:00

Limiting information in Silicon Valley is nothing new, especially for Libertarians. But there's a new regulatory law in town. Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns explore what FOSTA SESTA means for s...

WAL Daily 42: Our Goals for 2019 from 2019-01-11T08:00

As we move into a new year, I explain how We Are Libertarians will impact our communities, the libertarian movement, and our listeners. Our mission is to explain politics, society and culture to ...

WAL Daily 41: NC-09 Election Fraud Update from 2019-01-10T18:00

Chris and Sarah Brady Wagner give a detailed update of the situation unfolding in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District - a race in which no winner has been certified and the governing body r...

336: What is the Green New Deal? from 2019-01-09T18:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Tad Western outline all of the details of the Green New Deal, Climate Grief, and celebrate I, Pencil. Chapters:00:22:12 - Overview of the Left's Climate Narrative 00...

WAL Daily 40: Trump's Oval Office Speech on the Wall from 2019-01-09T03:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Tad Western, and Rhinehold listen to the speeches of Donald Trump, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer. We react to the government shutdown, the media's coverage of Trump, a...

The Cost 9: Phyllis's Story - Fighting Medicare For Her Life from 2019-01-06T10:00

In a continuation of The Cost: The Human Toll of Public Policy, Phyllis Klosinski explains her fight against Medicare to receive the lifesaving treatment she needs, and how the government prevents ...

The Cost 8: Chloe's Story - Big Government Impedes Self-Improvement from 2019-01-03T09:00

Chris Spangle and Chloe Anagnos explain how government interferes with a person’s ability to improve their lives in a new installment of The Cost: The Human Toll of Government Policy. Support We Ar...

The Cost 7: Addi’s Story – Healing Epilepsy with CBD Oil from 2019-01-02T11:00

John and Jess Hooker join Chris Spangle for a conversation about their daughter’s epilepsy and the improvement in her symptoms since introducing her to CBD oil. Originally recorded as episode 194 o...

WAL Daily 37: Automation - Salvation or Apocalypse? from 2018-12-21T15:00

Zach Rip of the research team makes his debut with Hodey Johns on the podcast! Together, the two analyze the history of automation and then discuss the philosophical and economic impact this would ...

WAL Daily 38: The Green New Deal, Climate Change, and Skeptics Stance with Max Gulker from 2018-12-21T15:00

Wow! What a year! This will be the final episode of The Brian Nichols Show for 2018! But don't you worry, I have a special episode in store for you next week from my appearance on a different podca...

WAL Daily 39: Election Fraud in North Carolina from 2018-12-21T15:00

Sarah Brady Wagner and Alex Haney break down the evolving investigation and allegations of election fraud in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District and what may happen going forward. Support W...

335: Patreon Dropping Creators, CRISPR and Genome Editing from 2018-12-19T16:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price address the latest controversy over Patreon, why Sargon was in the wrong, and why we are not leaving Patreon. We then explain the details of genome editing and raise t...

334: Leaving the Republican Party from 2018-12-17T09:00

Chris Spangle and Rob Kendall discuss the rise of the populist Republican. Kendall ran for office after becoming disillusioned with the local Republican Party after they lied to him repeatedly. He ...

WAL Daily 36: Voter ID Laws from 2018-12-12T09:00

Sarah Brady Wagner and Alex Haney discuss voter ID laws and speculate on how the North Carolina General Assembly may choose to structure the latest Voter ID law, now required by the state constitut...

WAL Daily 35: Breed Specific Legislation - The Continuance of Unconstitutionality from 2018-12-11T09:00

Activist Courtney Mixon joins Hodey Johns on the show to discuss the history, current state, and future of Breed Specific Legislation in the United States. Find out about how dogs and pit bulls are...

333: The History of Impeachment from 2018-12-10T10:00

Chris Spangle and Tad Western give the definition and history of impeachment. What does it take to impeach a President? How do past events relate to today's politics? We give the history of the And...

WAL Daily 34: Considering State Constitutions: Tax Caps from 2018-12-07T09:00

Sarah Brady Wagner and Alex Haney discuss the newly reduced constitutional limit on income tax in North Carolina. They discuss the policy goals and outcomes behind constitutional limitations on tax...

WAL Daily 33: Tough Questions- If We Don't Vaccinate, Will We All Die? from 2018-12-06T16:45

Vaccinations are a lightning rod issue, and so Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns are ready to shock you with their beliefs. They bring both sides to the table to discuss a frequent accusation against l...

332: George HW Bush Passes, Mortality Rate Drops, Paris Riots from 2018-12-05T16:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the passing of George HW Bush and how libertarians should approach the passing of politicians, what is causing the lifespan of Americans to drop, why the Frenc...

WAL Daily 32: Unafraid of Liberty - Arvin Vohra and Bold Speech from 2018-12-04T09:00

After the recent midterms, Libertarians are wondering how they can package their message to better sell it to more people. Arvin Vohra's giving you his answer: Don't package it at all. Hodey Johns ...

WAL Daily 31: Ranked Choice Voting from 2018-12-03T09:00

Ranked Choice Voting might sound like a cute little niche, but it actually changed the outcome of an election in Maine this year. Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns dive into what it is, how it wou...

WAL Daily 30: Laura Ebke, Libertarian Champion from 2018-11-30T09:00

State Senator Laura Ebke joins Hodey Johns to talk about what it's like to actually win an election, what libertarian inklings lurk in the hearts of Republicans, and what its like to change parties...

WAL Daily 29: Should You Report Sex Workers to the IRS? from 2018-11-29T18:00

Usually, being against taxes and supportive of sex workers is in the libertarian wheelhouse. Just a few days ago, both were put to the test as a self-described "AnCap" began an online revolution of...

331: What Causes Wildfires And How Do We Prevent Them? from 2018-11-28T09:00

Chris Spangle examines what causes wildfires and how we can prevent them. Was Donald Trump right when he said the government makes wildland fires worse? What libertarian principles would significan...

WAL Daily 28: Tough Questions- Wouldn't Cronyism Take Over? from 2018-11-27T09:00

One quandary libertarians face is the conundrum of the free market: If the market is free, won't the evil big corporations be in charge? Not exactly. Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland explain how bad c...

WAL Daily 27: How To Effectively Lobby For Liberty in Your Town from 2018-11-23T09:00

Chris Spangle talks to Jason Doolittle about his successful efforts to change a local ordinance on homing chickens. Jason lobbied his local representatives, and explains how you can do it in your t...

330: Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized, Online Community after Social Media from 2018-11-21T14:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price explain why marijuana was originally criminalized, what medicinal benefits it contains, and why it should be fully legal. We then discuss the impending death of Facebo...

WAL Daily 26: Tough Questions- Is Healthcare Fixable? Part 2 from 2018-11-20T09:00

In Part 1, Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns used standing research to explain how to reduce costs by 90%. In Part 2, they reduce it by another 75%. Then they take you beyond the scenes and explain how...

329: Why World War I Still Matters from 2018-11-19T02:00

Chris Spangle explains the many reasons the first World War still matters today. World War I unleashed a revolution of big government into the American system. We start with a general overview of W...

WAL Daily 25: The Murder of Laquan McDonald from 2018-11-16T09:00

Sarah Brady Wagner and Rhinehold discuss the murder of Laquan McDonald by a Chicago police officer. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

WAL Daily 24: Why Doesn't the LP Just Pool Its Resources? from 2018-11-15T09:00

Chris Spangle, Creighton Harrington, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Hodey Johns and Sarah Brady Wagner discuss LP strategy in elections, why the LP can't just pool all resources on one campaign, and we di...

328: The Definitive 2018 Midterm Elections Breakdown from 2018-11-14T16:00

Chris Spangle and Hodey Johns give you every possible detail about the 2018 Midterm Elections you might need. We begin by breaking down the notable Libertarian Party candidates and analyze their re...

WAL Daily 23: A Review of 2018 Ballot Initiatives from 2018-11-13T14:00

Beyond voting for people, Americans voted for and against several different policy measures. Hodey Johns and Sarah Brady Wagner break down what was on the ballot in which state, and how libertarian...

WAL Daily 22: A Brief Examination of Modern Monetary Theory from 2018-11-12T09:00

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) has been loved and hated by economists from both sides of the aisle. Libertarian masterminds Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns give you a quick breakdown on the positi...

WAL Daily 21: Midterm Election Results and Ending the Duopoly with The Red Headed Libertarian from 2018-11-09T15:00

In one of the highest turnouts for the midterm elections since 1966, both the GOP and the Democratic Parties "won" in some way, shape, or form. However, the Libertarian Party, despite optimistic h...

WAL Daily 20: Boss Hog Battles Straight Ticket Voting from 2018-11-09T14:00

The team at Boss Hog of Liberty recaps the local election results, where Jeremiah Morrell earned 12% in his three-way race for the Henry County Council. A deep dive into the election results show a...

WAL Daily 19: Never Free Again - Collateral Consequences from 2018-11-08T14:00

When felons pay their dues and are rehabilitated, they get to go back to contributing to society, right? Wrong. Examine the full scope of what the state does to freed felons after prison through th...

WAL Daily 18: Tough Questions- Is Healthcare Fixable? Part One from 2018-11-06T10:00

The greatest expense in America, by far, is Healthcare. The way the Republicans and Democrats suggest “fixing” it usually makes it more expensive all the while killing those who can’t afford it. Ho...

WAL Daily 17: Making Liberty Relatable with Matt Kibbe from 2018-11-05T10:00

Liberty Memes, Censorship, and Elections, Oh My! On today's episode, Brian Nichols is joined by Matt Kibbe! Kibbe is the President and Chief Community Organizer at Free the People, an educationa...

Bonus: The Most Qualified LP Candidate in a Decade - Mark Rutherford for IN Secretary of State from 2018-11-05T02:00

Chris Spangle talks to Mark Rutherford who is running for the Libertarian Party in Indiana for Secretary of State. He considers him the most qualified LP candidate in at least a decade within the e...

WAL Daily 16: GA Governor's Race Epitome of 2018 Midterms, Wasted Vote from 2018-11-05T01:00

Chris Spangle and Levie Rainey discuss the 2018 Georgia race for Governor with Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp, and Ted Metz. Levie is a student libertarian torn between liberal professors and conservati...

327: Spangle Banned on FB, Trump's Rhetoric, Nonviolence from 2018-11-02T08:15

Chris Spangle and Sarah Brady Wagner discuss the current political climate. Trump is being blamed for heightened rhetoric. How much should he be blamed, and what other political figures share the b...

WAL Daily 15: How America Destroyed Honduras from 2018-11-01T17:15

The United States of America has an illustrious history in large part due to a free market economy. So why is it that when we prop up a government in another country, we make sure it is some type o...

WAL Daily 14: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship from 2018-11-01T16:00

Sarah Brady Wagner and Rhinehold discuss President Trump's recent comments on ending birthright citizenship. What is it and how does his idea jive with the 14th Amendment? Support We Are Libertaria...

326: The Swamp Explained - Political Violence Now vs. 60s, Is Trump Draining the Swamp? from 2018-10-30T09:00

In our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. On this episode, we compare the heated political environments of the 1960's to today, we exa...

WAL Daily 13: The Side of Mike Shipley Nobody Sees from 2018-10-29T09:00

Hodey Johns flips the script that people try to write about Michael Shipley. We explain why philosophical disagreements need not lead to broken alliances, how everyone can be excited about a horizo...

WAL Daily 12: Jailed for Words with Alicia Dearn from 2018-10-26T13:00

A judge sentences a man to an extra 4 years in prison over rap lyrics. Hodey Johns and Alicia Dearn, legal guru, explains how it happened, why you should rethink anything you’ve ever put on social ...

WAL Daily 11: Liberty Memes Speaks! An Interview with David and Peter Gay from 2018-10-25T02:00

David and Peter Gay have run Liberty Memes since 2013. We first speak to David about what might have led to the ban and their significant charitable efforts over the years. We then talk to Peter ab...

325: Liberty Memes Update, Saudi Arabia's Reforms and Khashoggi's Death from 2018-10-24T09:45

Chris Spangle and Harry Price give and update on Facebook's censorship of mainstream libertarians. We then explain the reforms in Saudi Arabia, both good and bad, why we are supplying them weapons ...

WAL Daily 10: Prison Labor from 2018-10-23T15:00

Take a commute to work inside the walls of a prison using the vehicle of discussion. Hodey Johns and Sarah Brady Wagner give you personal experiences and hard statistics that might make you change ...

324: Liberty Memes Banned By Facebook from 2018-10-22T20:30

Chris Spangle warned months ago that Alex Jones was the canary in the coal mine and that mainstream libertarian voices would be next. Today, Liberty Memes was banned. He discusses the ramifications...

WAL Daily 9: Tough Questions- How do We Save These Kids? from 2018-10-22T09:00

Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns dive into what child intervention might look like in a libertarian society. Learn about how the government is incentivized to kidnap children, why taking a child away ...

323: Libertarian Student Groups, Tariffs from 2018-10-20T21:00

Chris Spangle and Z Hunt discuss the current state of student organizations for libertarians and why tariffs are harmful to the economy. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads...

WAL Daily 8: Our Bodies&Our Choices - The IVF Questions from 2018-10-19T18:00

Sarah Brady Wagner discusses the big questions that come up when considering having children through artificial means. She highlights the ethical and philosophical dilemmas and choices faced by pro...

WAL Daily 7: Wage Slavery from 2018-10-18T09:00

Hodey Johns and Sarah Brady Wagner talk about an old term that’s seeing new traction: Wage Slavery. We explore why true capitalists will embrace economic upheaval and how the ability to choose jobs...

322: Spangle Has His Tires Stolen, Calls for Private Police Forces from 2018-10-17T14:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the theft of Spangle's tires and the absolute lack of cares given by the local police. As a result, we discuss what a world of private police agencies may look...

WAL Daily 6: 4 Tips for Libertarians When Talking to People They Disagree With from 2018-10-16T09:00

Brian Nichols gives 4 Tips for Libertarians When Talking to People They Disagree With. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WAL Daily 5: Tough Questions- Who Speaks for the Trees? from 2018-10-15T09:00

Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland get you the answer on why libertarians are better on the issue of environmental preservation and protection than anybody else. Listen in and find out how the governmen...

WAL Daily 4: Filibuster and Cloture from 2018-10-12T09:00

Rhinehold sits down to take a look at the history of the Filibuster and Cloture votes, dispelling some myths along the way. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad ch...

321: A Case for Open Borders, Wasted Vote Arguments, Hillary Clinton Gaslights America from 2018-10-11T14:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price give some libertarian arguments for open borders, destroy the wasted vote argument with facts, and then point out the stunning hypocrisy of Hillary Clinton. Support We...

WAL Daily 3: The Advancement of In Vitro Fertilization from 2018-10-10T18:00

Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns discuss where we're at with In Vitro Fertilization, what the future looks like, and why libertarians should stay one step ahead of the government in regulating it...

WAL Daily 2: Should You Vote Libertarian Party in Swing Senate Races? from 2018-10-08T09:00

Chris Spangle talks to Lucy Brenton, the Libertarian Party US Senate candidate about her tightening race. Should libertarians vote for the Republican to keep Democrats from getting a majority in th...

320: Kavanaugh, The End from 2018-10-06T17:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold tie up the loose ends of the Kavanaugh story. Why does Kavanaugh's record disqualify him regardless of Ford's accusation? What lasting effect will his nomination have on...

319: Advice for Men and Women in the #MeToo Era from 2018-10-05T14:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Hanna Weber discuss the fear and resentment that the Kavanaugh hearings have unleashed. We unpack the emotions surrounding the current environment and give advice to...

WAL Daily 1: Intro to Show, Why are Libertarians Defending Kavanaugh? from 2018-10-05T03:00

Chris Spangle and Sarah Brady Wagner introduce the new series WAL Daily. Sarah then questions why libertarians are defending Kavanaugh when his track record towards limited government is abysmal. ...

CSS 20: The Final Daily Show on This Feed from 2018-10-02T13:00

After a month-long experiment of 7 shows a week, Chris Spangle outlines what is next.

318: Breaking Down the #MeToo Movement from 2018-09-28T15:00

Sarah Brady Wagner and Susan Hogarth discuss the #MeToo movement and how it has developed and progressed. How did it start? What are the goals? How can men who have been accused under #MeToo move f...

317: Brett Kavanaugh: Timeline of Events, #MeToo, and the Impact on Political Discourse from 2018-09-26T15:00

Today, WAL is taken over by Brian Nichols of The Brian Nichols Show&Dakota Davis of The Boss Hog of Liberty. Listen as they discuss the timeline of events in the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearin...

316: Kavanaugh Allegations, Dallas Police Shooting from 2018-09-19T09:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and former prosecutor Craig DeCosta examine the allegations of rape levied against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh and discuss the death of a man when police offic...

Spangle on Abdul's Show: Social Media&The Mid-Term Elections - Part 2 from 2018-09-18T14:00

So what impact is social media having on the mid-term elections? We ask our social media panelists, Chris Spangle of the We are Libertarians podcast and digital director of the Bob& Tom Show...

Spangle on Abdul's Show: Social Media&The Mid-Term Elections - Part 1 from 2018-09-17T18:00

So what impact is social media having on the mid-term elections? We ask our social media panelists, Chris Spangle of the We are Libertarians podcast and digital director of the Bob& Tom Show...

315: Spangle on Boss Hog of Liberty - Creating Your Own Local Media, Spangle in North Korean Propaganda from 2018-09-14T17:00

Chris Spangle appears on the Boss Hog of Liberty to discuss creating local media in your town, how Spangle accidentally ended up in Korean propaganda, and why Jeremiah loves so hard.Original Post: ...

CSS 19: I Think I May Have Ended Up in North Korean Propaganda on Accident from 2018-09-12T19:00

I just wanted to be nice and ask some protestors what they were doing... And I think I ended up in North Korea propaganda.

CSS 18: A Review of Bob Woodward's Fear from 2018-09-12T15:00

Chris Spangle reviews the new Bob Woodward book titled Fear. It is surprisingly helpful and generous to the President. His staff is not.

CSS 17: Why Identity Politics is Prevalent from 2018-09-11T15:00

Chris Spangle outlines why identity politics has become a central tactic of those that lean revolutionary and how it impacts those that are reactionary.

314: Immigration, Democrats Lose their Mind, NYT Op-Ed from 2018-09-10T16:00

Chris Spangle, Tad Western, and Low Rated Russian Rob Kendall joins us to talk about his local celebrity as an up-and-coming talk show host, they debate immigration, McCain's legacy, ask why the Ka...

CSS 16: First They Banned Alex Jones. Joe Rogan Will Be Next. from 2018-09-07T23:00

Joe Rogan is being criticized for his interview of Elon Musk by Motherboard, a Vice tech blog. There is a pattern for the destruction of independent media figures like Milo Yiannopoulos , Gavin ...

CSS 15: Senior White House Official Writes Creepy Anonymous NYT Op-Ed from 2018-09-06T00:00

Chris Spangle shares his thoughts on a new op-ed from an anonymous White House Senior official. Is it comforting or just creepy?

CSS 14: The Workforce Shortage from 2018-09-05T22:00

Chris Spangle outlines why tax cuts and immigration policy have caused employment numbers to drop to the possible detriment of economic growth.

313: Everything is Awesome and No One Cares from 2018-09-05T08:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss how awesome things are by taking a look at a book titled 'It's Better Than It Looks: Reasons for Optimism in an Age of Fear' by Gregg Easterbrook. We then ask ...

CSS 13: More Misery in Syria from 2018-09-04T22:00

Chris Spangle explains the next tragic period in Syria that is about to unfold.

312: The Swamp Explained - Manafort and McCain from 2018-08-31T23:00

Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel discuss the Paul Manafort trials and how it is emblematic of the Swamp, and we discuss the complex legacy of John McCain. Rob then answers listener questions about the...

CSS 12: ICE Is Trying to Deport American Citizens from 2018-08-31T20:00

Chris Spangle reads the account of one American citizen arrested and slated for deportation.

311: Censorship and the Patent Troll Epidemic within Online Platforms from 2018-08-31T13:00

Chris Spangle and Todd Moore discuss the ethics of building online platforms and what are the limits of censorship when operating such a platform. They also discuss the hidden epidemic of patent tr...

CSS 11: New Mexico Adds Straight Ticket Voting to Screw Gary Johnson, Media Breakdown of 'Monkey It Up' from 2018-08-31T01:00

Chris Spangle explains why the Democrat Secretary of State in New Mexico has hacked their election more than any Russians by changing laws that will hurt Gary Johnson's run. He then breaks d...

11: New Mexico Adds Straight Ticket Voting to Screw Gary Johnson, Media Breakdown of 'Monkey It Up' from 2018-08-31T01:00

Chris Spangle explains why the Democrat Secretary of State in New Mexico has hacked their election more than any Russians by changing laws that will hurt Gary Johnson's run. He then breaks down the...

CSS 10: The Most Qualified LP Candidate in a Decade - Mark Rutherford for IN Secretary of State from 2018-08-29T22:00

Chris Spangle talks to Mark Rutherford who is running for the Libertarian Party in Indiana for Secretary of State. He considers him the most qualified LP candidate in at least a decade within th...

310: South African Land Crisis Explained, Cody Wilson on Living Out Libertarianism from 2018-08-29T09:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price look into what is actually happening in South Africa. In our Path to Libertarianism segment, we listen to 3D-Gun advocate Cody Wilson on the Tom Woods show explain why...

CSS 9: Rand Paul Endorses Gary Johnson from 2018-08-28T22:00

Chris Spangle breaks down several news stories including Rand Paul endorsing Gary Johnson and Trump wants to bail out farmers to the tune of $6 billion. 

CSS 8: John McCain Dies, Shooting in Jacksonville from 2018-08-27T23:00

Chris Spangle shares his thoughts on the legacy of Sen. John McCain, and two lose their life in a shooting in Jacksonville.

CSS 7: Trump Allies Flip, Gary Johnson Could Be the First Libertarian Senator from 2018-08-24T21:00

Chris Spangle discusses the"big fish" that Mueller is chasing, and it isn't good that his CFO, Allen Weisselberg, is cooperating. FiveThirtyEight makes Gary Johnson his poll of the...

309: Senator Wants to Pass Social Media Regulation from 2018-08-24T09:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Tad Western discuss an interview with Sen. Ron Wyden outlining his desire to limit political speech online, and Phil Mudd loses his mind showing the mindset of the C...

CSS 6: Sen. Ron Wyden Wants To Regulate Speech on Social Media from 2018-08-23T22:00

Chris Spangle annotates a conversation between Sen. Ron Wyden and Recode's Kara Swisher about Alex Jones and hate speech regulation on social media.

CSS 5: The Cohen Chickens Come Home To Roost from 2018-08-23T00:00

Chris Spangle explains the Michael Cohen plea deal and what it means for President Trump.

308: Lyin' Lester Holt and the Creation of a Smear from 2018-08-22T13:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price break down a fake news story on the NBC Nightly News about Alex Jones and explain why this matters. We then explain why all punches are equal and what is the Non-Aggre...

CSS 4: Comedians and Artists Need the Space to Fail from 2018-08-21T22:00

Chris Spangle talks about a failed comedy set at Purdue University and the need to let creators fail. Rule by the mob isn't sustainable. We also cover why humans beat famine and PETA's f...

CSS 3: Elizabeth Warren Wants to Save Capitalism By Destroying It from 2018-08-21T00:00

Chris Spangle outlines Elizabeth Warren's new"batty" proposal to keep capitalism more accountable.

Ep. 1 of the Chris Spangle Show: The Press Embarrases Itself from 2018-08-19T00:00

As you heard, we are tweaking a few things before 2020, so Chris Spangle breaks that down for the first 7 minutes. Then he examines the stunning lack of self-awareness by newspapers as they coordin...

CSS 2: Rob Kendall and Chris Spangle on Alex Jones and Social Media Censorship from 2018-08-17T16:00

Chris Spangle of We are Libertarians joins Rob Kendall on WIBC's The Rob Kendall Show to discuss Alex Jones, social media censorship, and the job Governor Eric Holcomb is doing.

CSS 1: The Political Press' Stunning Lack of Self-Awareness from 2018-08-16T23:00

Chris Spangle examines the stunning lack of self-awareness by newspapers as they coordinate to denounce President Trump's anti-media stance.

307: Cost of Bernie Sander's Medicare for All, Death Penalty, Torture from 2018-08-15T09:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price break down the cost of Bernie Sander's Medicare for All and fact check if the Koch Brother's proved $2 Trillion in savings, cover a man that died a gruesome death from...

306: The Building and Destruction of a Media Brand from 2018-08-10T09:00

Chris Spangle and Chris Gault welcome Johnny Rocket and Raylene Lightheart of the Blast Off podcast (formerly the Johnny Rocket Launchpad) to discuss the deplatformming of Alex Jones, re-inventing ...

305: Alex Jones Gets Deplatformed, Dems Want Social Media Regulation, Death Penalty from 2018-08-09T09:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price share their controversial opinion on the mass deletion of InfoWars and Alex Jones from social media, Democrats circulate a plan to regulate the internet and social com...

304: The Swamp Explained - Russian and Trump, The Jones Act from 2018-08-03T08:00

In the second episode of our series "The Swamp, Explained", Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. Rob gives us a view of Russian meddling and possible Trump collusion f...

303: Homelessness from 2018-08-01T08:00

Chris Spangle and Mark Warner discuss homelessness in America. Warner worked for a homeless shelter for nearly a decade before going into politics. They discuss why someone becomes homeless and how...

The Cost 6: Miah's Story - The Life of an Outcast from 2018-07-27T08:00

What happens when society makes a person a pariah? Our podcast Creating Miah is a conversation between Chris Spangle and Miah Akston as she transitions from male to female. More than that, it is a ...

The Cost 5: Rachel's Story - Profit Over Lives in Our Prisons from 2018-07-24T08:00

Chris Spangle and Greg Lenz sit down to talk to Claude “Woody” Wood and Linda Martel of Indianapolis, IN about the death of Woody’s daughter Rachel Wood while an inmate in Indiana prisons. It is is...

Chris Spangle on Episode 144 of 12miniconvos from 2018-07-21T20:15

Video here:https://www.facebook.com/12minconvos/videos/1774869032605211/

302: Russian Hackers Indicted, Trump And Putin from 2018-07-19T08:00

Chris Spangle, Tad Western, and Matt Wittleif discuss the indictment of 12 Russian hackers, what it means for the collusion investigation, and we break down Trump's press conference with Putin. Sup...

301: Firing A Gun For the First Time from 2018-07-18T13:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Paul Copeland recap Spangle's first time shooting a gun and what perceptions changed towards firearms. We also examine the gotcha journalism of Sacha Baron Cohen. Su...

300: Can A Christian Be a Libertarian? With Norman Horn from 2018-07-17T18:00

Chris Spangle and Norman Horn of the Libertarian Christian Institute discuss if a Christian can be a libertarian, and how much shoud one's religous beliefs inform their politics? Support We Are Lib...

299: Borders Now Divide Libertarians, Basics of Gun Ownership from 2018-07-13T15:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Jason Doolittle discuss the new feuds between open-border and closed-border libertarians. The guys then teach Spangle about the basics of firing a gun. Su...

298: How Does the Supreme Court Work? from 2018-07-11T10:00

Chris Spangle and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz discuss the pick of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court and give a primer on how the Supreme Court works. Special Guest: Abdul Hakim-Shabazz.Support We Are L...

297: LP Convention, Part 2 - Liberty Hangout, Arvin Vohra, Mises Caucus from 2018-07-04T13:00

Chris Spangle attended the national Libertarian Party convention to give listeners the sense of what is happening in this wing of the libertarian movement. Our guest hosts are Kristi Avery, Rhineho...

296: LP Convention, Part 1 - Libertarian Socialists, Nicholas Sarwark from 2018-07-03T21:00

Chris Spangle attended the national Libertarian Party convention to give listeners the sense of what is happening in this wing of the libertarian movement. Our guest hosts are Kristi Avery, Rhineho...

League of Liberty 8 - Live and In-Person at Porcfest from 2018-06-29T10:00

Chris Spangle of We Are Libertarians, Marc Clair of Lions of Liberty, Rodger Paxton of LAVA Flow, and Johnny Rocket of Blast Off meet for the first time in person at Porcfest to record a special (a...

295: Porcfest, Why Should You Join the LP? from 2018-06-24T19:00

Chris Spangle travels to Porcfest in the north of New Hampshire to podcast with his League of Liberty friends Marc Clair of Lions of Liberty, Johnny Rocket of Blast Off, and Rodger Paxton of the LA...

294: Separation of Immigrant Children at the Border from 2018-06-21T03:15

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss what is actually happening at the border and how libertarians ought to approach the issue of both immigration and child separation. Links - https://www.faceboo...

293: Jordan Peterson and the Discovery of Personal Values from 2018-06-19T21:00

Chris Spangle, Matt Wittlief, and Dakota Davis discuss attending a Jordan Peterson lecture. Who makes up the crowd? What does he talk about? Why do people hate him? What makes 2,500 people show up ...

292: North Korea Summit, FBI IG Report, Leftists Make Trump Supporters from 2018-06-15T03:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Paul Copeland discuss the summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. We consider the positives and negatives of Trump's strategy. We then give details on the Inspe...

291: Suicide and Depression from 2018-06-13T18:00

Chris Spangle talks about his struggles with depression, why does someone like Anthony Bourdain kill himself, what does depression feel like, how does one lift out of depression, and why our societ...

CSS - An Open Letter to My Former Self from 2018-06-08T20:00

This was a project I did for a Carmel High School radio station called WHJE. One of the students saw me speak in that previous episode about my career and asked me to write and record this for a...

290: The Limits of Outrage from 2018-06-08T07:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Rhinehold discuss the limits of outrage culture. Roseanne, Kathy Griffin, Samantha Bee, Masterpiece Cakes, and Donald Trump all have tested our collective patience. ...

The Cost 4: Richard's Story - What is Life Like After Prison? from 2018-06-06T07:00

Chris Spangle and Brett Bittner are joined again by Derone Caldwell and Richard Samuels to discuss life after prison, issues facing the black community, and how to unite the country to reform our j...

The Cost 3: Derone's Story - What is it like to go to prison for 18 years? from 2018-06-04T14:00

Chris Spangle, Chloe Anagnos, and Brett Bittner are joined by Derone Caldwell and Richard Samuels to discuss life inside of a prison, the emotions of a long-term sentence and solitary confinement, ...

The Cost 2: Amanda's Story - The Reality of Domestic Violence from 2018-06-01T10:00

Government policy has a cost. Every law and regulation passed by the government has a human toll. The Cost, a series of We Are Libertarians, is a one-on-one interview that tells the story of an ave...

The Cost 1: Megan's Business Closes Due to Regulations from 2018-05-30T15:45

Government policy has a cost. Every law and regulation passed by the government has a human toll. The Cost, a series of We Are Libertarians, is a one-on-one interview that tells the story of an ave...

289: Why Isn't The Libertarian Party Working? from 2018-05-25T02:00

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss why the Libertarian Party isn't working through the lens of a recent Chair's debate on Lions of Liberty between Nick Sarwark and Joshua Smith. They discuss commo...

288: The Swamp Explained - The EPA and the Roots of Bureaucracy from 2018-05-10T21:00

In the first episode of our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. They discuss the origins of the EPA, the roots of bureaucracy, and what...

287: Iran Nuclear Deal, Weld and Kokesh from 2018-05-09T02:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price explain the Iran Nuclear Deal and the ramifications of leaving it, and we give first impressions on the 2020 LP Presidential race. Weld also clarifies his stance on gu...

286: Anarchy vs. Libertarianism, Drug Laws, Cultural Appropriation from 2018-05-04T16:00

Chris Spangle, James Nease, Justin "Juice" Kelly, and Shane Jones of the Juice in the Morning join us to ask questions. After a recent appearance, Juice and Shane had some questions about politics ...

285: Alfie Evans, North Korea, Kanye from 2018-05-02T18:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price examine the Alfie Evans case and discuss the potential of peace in North Korea. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

284: Censorship of Philip DeFranco, Listener Letters on Guns from 2018-04-25T17:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the censorship of Philip DeFranco on YouTube, the new community guidelines of Facebook, and we answer listener letters on gun rights and gun background checks....

283: Starbucks, Syria and the AUMF, Palantir from 2018-04-20T16:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the conversation over Starbucks, the new Authorization for the Use of Military Force, and the future crime software of Palantir. Support We Are Lib...

CSS - Nooner with Josh Arnold: Chris Spangle, B&T Web Director from 2018-04-18T19:30

Josh Arnold and Web Director Chris Spangle answer your questions on social media, pies, and other subjects.

282: Identity Politics and Starbucks, Syrian Strikes, Taxes from 2018-04-18T19:00

Chris Spangle and Brian Nichols discuss the ethics of Sean Hannity, ask if Starbucks is systemically racist, what will be the effect of the bombing in Syria, and we discover where your taxes went. ...

CSS - Two Mistakes Libertarians Make When Talking To Friends from 2018-04-18T19:00

Chris Spangle talks to the Allen County Libertarian Party about the two things libertarians must change when talking about politics.

Breaking Down the Paul Ryan Resignation from 2018-04-13T20:00

Why did Paul Ryan resign? What ramifications does this have for the country? Chris Spangle breaks it down.

281: Syria, FBI Raid, Knife Control from 2018-04-11T17:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss American options of the Syrian conflict, the FBI's raid on Trump's Lawyer, and many other news stories including knife control in Britain. Support We Are Liber...

280: Death By Regulation with Dr. Mary Ruwart - The FDA, Right To Try from 2018-04-08T17:00

Chris Spangle and Dr. Mary Ruwart discuss the human toll of regulations placed on the drug industry by the FDA. Dr. Ruwart has a new book out titled Death by Regulation: How We Were Robbed of a Gol...

279: Bad Trump - Tariffs, Amazon, Death Penalty from 2018-04-06T18:00

Chris Spangle and Chris Gault talk about Trump's recent decisions to kill drug dealers, place tariffs on China, fight with Amazon, and place troops on the border. Support We Are Libertarians with C...

278: Sinclair Broadcasting, Laura Ingraham and David Hogg, Encrypted Phones from 2018-04-04T19:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the left and right argument over propaganda in the Sinclair Broadcasting must-reads and Laura Ingraham boycott. They also discuss the ending of the PragerU law...

277: How Social Media Affects our Brains, Minds.com CEO Bill Ottman from 2018-04-02T19:15

Chris Spangle looks into the effect of social media and smartphones on our brain. Spangle then speaks to Minds.com CEO and co-founder Bill Ottman. Minds.com is a free-speech platform that seeks to ...

276: Omnibus Bill, FOSTA and CLOUD Act, Leaving Facebook from 2018-03-28T14:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss big spending Republicans and their omnibus bill, the passage of the CLOUD and FOSTA acts, and how to leave Facebook as a business invested in the platform. Get...

How To Get Into Media: A Speech to High School Broadcasters from 2018-03-23T17:00

Chris Spangle speaks to high school students about his career path and how to get into broadcasting.

275: Facebook Commits Suicide from 2018-03-21T16:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the beginning of the end of social networks as they give in to leftist censorship. We also discuss the re-election of Putin in Russia. Interact With Us:Patreon...

274: Gun Control Walkouts, Farming in 2018, Listener Letters from 2018-03-16T14:00

Chris Spangle, Jeremiah Morrell, Sara Potter, and Kade Koger discuss the student walkouts in support of gun control, we take listener letters and discuss issues facing modern farmers, and discuss o...

273: Austin Petersen On His Facebook Ban, Abortion, and Immigration from 2018-03-14T23:00

Chris Spangle speaks about the social media censorship of Steven Crowder and Austin Petersen. Brian Nichols then speaks to Peterson about the ban, abortion, and immigration. Special Guest: Austin P...

272: LibertyCon 2018 Recap Part 2 - SFL Student Kelli, David Boaz of the Cato Institute from 2018-03-09T17:00

Chris Spangle hosts the second part of our Students For Liberty LibertyCon recap. Spangle went to the conference. In this episode, follow his travel, he interviews SFL and YAL student leader Kelli ...

Urban Centers May Be More Ready For Libertarianism Than We Realize from 2018-03-09T17:00

Chris Spangle attends a meeting of civic leaders and comes away with a surprising conclusion.

272: LibertyCon 2018 Recap Part 2 - SFL Student Kelli, David Boaz of the Cato Institute from 2018-03-09T17:00

Chris Spangle hosts the second part of our Students For Liberty LibertyCon recap. Spangle went to the conference. In this episode, follow his travel, he interviews SFL and YAL student leader Kelli ...

271: LibertyCon 2018 Recap Part 1 - Liberty Memes, ACLU President Susan Herman, Matt Geiger of 71Republic from 2018-03-08T21:00

Chris Spangle hosts the first part of our Student's For Liberty LibertyCon recap. Spangle went to the conference. In this episode, follow his travel, he interviews the admins of Liberty Memes, capt...

Interview: Liberty Memes Facebook Page Admins from 2018-03-07T19:00

This interview with Admin 1 and 2 of the Liberty Memes Facebook Page was recorded at Students for Liberty's LibertyCon. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad choic...

270: Myths and Truths of School Shootings, Billy Graham from 2018-02-28T15:00

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Paul Copeland discuss the myths and truths surrounding the Parkland shooting, discuss potential solutions to limit future solutions, how to fix the modern man, and S...

269: Emotionally Manipulative Politics, Saving the Libertarian Party from 2018-02-23T20:00

Chris Spangle and Joe Hauptmann talk about the public discourse around guns, the fracturing of America, and is the Trump era discourse better or worse than the tone of the Nixon era? Hauptmann expl...

268: Is There a Solution to School Shootings? from 2018-02-16T03:00

Chris Spangle, Creighton Harrington, Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Danny Morrell discuss the Parkland, Flordia school shooting, the gun control debates that rage after every tragedy, and what...

267: North Korea, Julian Assange, NSA Scandal, Budget Cuts from 2018-02-14T19:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price cover the reality of Kim Jong Un and his sister, the British government screws Julian Assange, the NSA gets screwed by Russia, the FBI screws Carter Page, the new budg...

266: Uranium One, Budgets, Spending, Gerrymandering from 2018-02-09T17:00

Chris Spangle, Creighton Harrington, and Tad Western discuss the new developments in the Hillary Clinton scandals, we discuss the new big spending budget, military waste, and the SCOTUS gerrymander...

265: Libertarian Clickbait, The Nunes Memo, Lady Doritos from 2018-02-07T17:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the double standard libertarians apply to their echo chamber, we break down the Nunes memo, who is Carter Page, and ask who thought Lady Doritos were a good id...

264: The Libertarian Party vs. Ron Paul? from 2018-02-03T21:00

Chris Spangle interviews Daniel Hayes, the Libertarian Party Convention Committee Chairman, about the controversy over Ron Paul not being invited to speak. Hayes is also a member of the LNC, so we ...

263: State of the Union Recap, #ReleaseTheMemo from 2018-02-02T17:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Creighton Harrington dissect all of the major points of the State of the Union and give an update on the brewing FBI scandal.

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262: Jordan Peterson vs. Cathy Newman - Gender Pay Gap, Trans Rights, Winning Debates from 2018-01-26T17:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Creighton Harrington discuss why human nature and libertarianism are perfectly aligned by breaking down the Jordan Peterson debate with Cathy Newman on the BBC. We d...

261: Women's Marches from 2018-01-24T20:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price dissect the reactions to this past weekend's Women's Marches, and the male reaction to it. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad choi...

260: Is Trump Libertarian? And FISA Section 702 from 2018-01-19T15:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Creighton Harrington reunite the original cast and discuss how little has changed since 2012, but everything is different. We ask if Trump is a libertarian President...

259: Trump's "S-Hole," Haiti's Past, Aziz Ansari and #MeToo from 2018-01-17T11:00

`Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the s-hole comment, why the right can't trust Trump, why is Haiti an s-hole, and Spangle explains the birds and bees to Aziz Ansari and the #MeToo movement. ...

Introducing the Brian Nichols Show from 2018-01-12T21:00

Host Brian Nichols introduces The Brian Nichols Show, outlines the goals for the show, and covers FISA after Thursday's FISA 702 vote. The Brian Nichols Show is for libertarians, conservatives, R...

258: Ross Ulbricht, Intel Chips, Louisiana School Board from 2018-01-11T11:00

Harry Price hosts 'Low Key WAL', a conversation with Stone Aldridge and the WAL discord. They cover YouTubers, the new Wednesday show going forward, Ross Ulbricht, Intel CPUs, and the Louisiana Sc...

257: Is Trump Crazy? Sessions Targets Pot, James Risen from 2018-01-10T17:00

`Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the new Michael Wolff book "Fire and Fury," we consider the mental health of Donald Trump, explain the American hero that is James Risen, and why Jeff Session...

256: WAL Horse Race 1 - Maguire vs. Sipe from 2018-01-04T11:00

Chris Spangle introduces the We Are Libertarians Horse Race, a new concept for helping libertarian candidates raise money and their profile. Mark Rutherford, Michael Dixon, and Chris Spangle ask qu...

255: About Us - The 10 Principles of We Are Libertarians from 2018-01-03T21:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price explain the 10 Principles of We Are Libertarians. If you are new to the show, start here. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris SpangleLearn more about your ad choice...

Taking a Podcast to the Next Level from 2017-12-22T19:00

Don Wettrick has interviewed some big names for his podcast StartED Up. He's talked to Tim Ferris, James Altucher, and Gary Vaynerchuk. Despite these big names, he feels his show lacks ident...

How to Start a Podcasting Brand from 2017-12-22T18:00

Sarah Schaefer and Cortney Magson are just starting their podcasting careers. Chris Spangle takes their questions on growing a new media brand.

254: Basics of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency from 2017-12-15T11:00

Chris Spangle, Jesse Riddle, and Jeff Erdman discuss the basics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. What is it? Is it a safe way to invest or purchase items? What are the best coins to use? How does o...

253: Murder of Daniel Shaver, Russian Investigation Corrupt, Media Melts Down, Moore Loses from 2017-12-13T22:00

`Chris Spangle and Harry Price break down the murder of Daniel Shaver by police. They also explain how Trump spends his day and Spangle reacts to the shocking loss of Roy Moore. Harry outlines why ...

252: Virtue and Politics - Can you have both? from 2017-12-08T20:00

Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Tad Western discuss virtue signaling, morals and their place in politics, and at what point can one no longer support a politician they agree with politically. Pho...

251: Flynn, Trump's Para-CIA, Gay Cakes in SCOTUS from 2017-12-06T18:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the Flynn charges, if Russiagate is anything of substance, the new counter-intelligence agency being considered, the gay cakes go to the Supreme Court, and Bit...

250: Are Social Media Sites Public Utilities?&Cara Schulz, LP Candidate Recruiting Specialist from 2017-12-01T15:00

Chris Spangle and digital marketing expert Doug Karr discuss the future of social media and independent news outlets as companies like Facebook and YouTube begin censoring small media outlets like ...

249: War with North Korea, CFPB, and Net Neutrality from 2017-11-29T18:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price break down the cost of war with North Korea and possible solutions. They explain the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the leadership crisis. They also offer so...

248: Conyers, Tax Bill, Zimbabwe, Net Neutrality from 2017-11-22T15:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price explain the Conyers scandal, all of the House and Senate Tax Bills, the coup in Zimbabwe, and an update on Net Neutrality. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Span...

247: Digital Stampedes and What It Is Like Serving In The Military from 2017-11-17T15:00

Chris Spangle, Doug Karr, and George discuss the current environment of digital stampedes, the accusations against Al Franken, and Doug and George discuss their military service and how it shapes t...

246: Trial By Twitter, Roy Moore Accusations, Wikileaks and Donald Trump Jr. from 2017-11-16T14:00

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the environment of trial by Twitter, we give details of the Roy Moore accusations, and we get to the bottom Wikileaks' communication with Donald Trump Jr. Supp...

Liberty Force Radio Drama by the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad from 2017-11-11T18:00

First, our friends at the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad created the awesome graphic novel, Liberty Force. Now they have turned it into an awesome radio drama! Get your copy of the graphic novel version ...

245: Tough Love for the Libertarian Party from 2017-11-10T11:00

Chris Spangle, Dakota Davis, and Shane Zoellner define the purpose of a political party and then ask if the Libertarian Party and its leadership are fulfilling its mission. James Nease later calls ...

244: Libertarian Opinion of Daylight Savings Time, Texas Shooting from 2017-11-08T16:45

Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the libertarian opinion of Daylight Saving Time and unpack the conversation around the Texas shooting, gun rights, and domestic violence. Support We Are Libert...