Against Nice Podcast
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Against Nice is a podcast hosted by Jim Pfaff. Jim is a national political leader with nearly 30 years of experience at every level of political activity. From Colorado to Washington, DC, Jim has played a role in influencing politics and policy.
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The Facebook Whistleblower isn't what you think she is
October 06, 2021 21:30 - 56 minutes - 129 MBFacebook has had a very bad week. The 60 Minutes interview with the Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen made a big splash on Sunday. That was magnified on Tuesday when Facebook was inaccessible for a number of hours starting at 11:45 am. And then Haugen testified at a Congressional hearing on Tuesday claiming among other things Facebook knows Instagram is harming the psychology of young girls yet does nothing about it. It didn't look pretty. Conservatives and Republicans, in particular, ...
Why we are "Against Nice"
July 20, 2021 19:24What in the world do we mean "Against Nice." Jim Pfaff shares his idea behind this concept. Aren't "nice" people who we should aspire to be? Don't nice people have good intentions? What does it mean to be nice? Jim talks about why he says "nice people are often meanest, most evil people in the world. Sure, motivations may seem good. The goals may sound like something we want. But "nice" people have an idea in their mind they want to impose upon you. On the other hand, kindness is a much ...
Gun Control Laws Can Kill: The Nikki Goeser interview
November 29, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBNikki Goeser is on the podcast today. She tells a story of loss more tragic than any person should have to face. It was more than 10 years ago in a bar in Nashville, Tennessee. Nikki Goeser and her husband Ben were doing their karaoke business on the side one evening. Then they saw him. Nikki had been stalked for some time by a strange man. It had been a concern. But to that point it had been managed. Yet there he was in the bar. And then it happened. Ben was shot multiple times in the che...
Joe Biden Says Healthcare Is a Right? Or Is Government the Problem: The Greg Dattilo-Dave Racer interview
October 27, 2020 23:49 - 1 hour - 92 MBJoe Biden in the last Trump/Biden debate said that healthcare is a human right. Is that true? Or is there a better way to get everyone covered without excessive government intervention? Well, I decided to ask my friends Greg Datillo and Dave Racer to come on the podcast to talk about it. For decades, they have been researching healthcare. They're experts on the real situation we are facing in the industry now and how government intervention has created the situation we are in now. Healthca...
Where Art, Cartoons, and Politics Meet: The Gary Varvel Interview
October 05, 2020 16:57 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBGary Varvel is an award winning editorial cartoonist who helped set the stage for today's online political humor. Gary Varvel is a Christian, conservative national award-winning, syndicated political cartoonist for Creators Syndicate. He's one of the premier cartoonists in an art form that once dominated the editorial pages of local and national newspapers. Gary is also a speaker and filmmaker. Cartoonists like he and Michael Ramirez set the stage for satire websites like The Babylon Bee a...
Can we return to Liberty? The Austin Peterson interview
September 24, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe ideals of Liberty are sorely wanting in today's American Republic. Some are willing to fight to reassert constitutional principles even though our two-party system resists any attempt to return power to the people. Austin Petersen represents a new generation of libertarian leaders who remain faithful to the promotion of liberty and constitutional principles in the public square. As a former Libertarian Party presidential candidate and GOP Senate candidate in Missouri, he doesn't just si...
Dealing With Politics, Culture, and Sasquatch In 2020: The Leland Conway Interview
September 10, 2020 22:47 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBLeland Conway. Host of The Disruption Zone. You're about to listen to a really fun podcast. Leland Conway is one of the most interesting guys in media you never heard of. He comes from a liberty/constitutional perspective in his politics. And he has excellent guests on his podcast The Disruption Zone. We covered a lot here. How will Republicans connect to voters in a post-Donald Trump world? What will be the long-term effects of the protests and riots, and can we survive the fallout? We d...
We need a Third Great Awakening: The Pastor Steve Holt Interview
September 09, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBPastor Steve Holt, The Road at Chapel Hills in Colorado Springs, CO. Pastor Steve Holt has been my Pastor and friend for many years. He has a keen insight into what's going on in the Christian church in America. And he is concerned about how disconnected the Church is in our culture and how we got here. Steve has been praying for and believes God may be moving us toward a Third Great Awakening. I've been talking about this for some years now. American Christians gave up their ability to s...
We need a Third Great Awakening: The Pastor Steve Holt Interview
September 09, 2020 02:34Pastor Steve Holt, The Road at Chapel Hills in Colorado Springs, CO. Pastor Steve Holt has been my Pastor and friend for many years. He has a keen insight into what's going on in the Christian church in America. And he is concerned about how disconnected the Church is in our culture and how we got here. Steve has been praying for and believes God may be moving us toward a Third Great Awakening. I've been talking about this for some years now. American Christians gave up their ability to s...
Are We Descending Into Chaos? Interview with Bazzel Baz
September 01, 2020 21:03 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBBazzel Baz has one of the most interesting personal stories you'll come across. He is a former CIA agent who has seen much when it comes to international intrigue. And he an expert on terrorism and international political movements and how they undermine countries. He is passionate about the Constitution and American liberty. And he is concerned for our country right now. We discuss this on the podcast, and he has some concerning insights about where the violence on American streets could p...
The Woke Supremacy Wants to Take Your Freedom: The Evan Sayet Interview
August 28, 2020 20:14 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBConservative political comedian Evan Sayet. Cancel Culture is having a big impact on society. It's just another form of fascism. Evan Sayet has been documenting this radical most often Marxist inspired movement for some time. And he wrote the book "The Woke Supremacy: An Anti-Socialist Manifesto" to explain the problem and talk about what to do about it. It's a perfect discussion for the Against Nice podcast. We've been telling people for some time why it's time to stop being so nice. I...
America Needs A New Birth of Justice: The Matt Kibbe Interview.
August 25, 2020 02:59 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBMatt Kibbe, Chief Community Organizer at Free the People. America is trying to find itself again. You can see it in our politics, in our system of justice, in our institutions, and on the streets. Matt Kibbe has a way of telling the stories behind the turmoil and providing practical answers to our country's challenges. In this interview, we discuss how the COVID-19 response has threatened our liberties and why we must be concerned and take action. We also take a look at an amazing restorat...
Was Jesus a Socialist? Lawrence W. Reed on the Against Nice Podcast.
August 21, 2020 18:59 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBLawrence W. Reed. President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education. FEE.org Was Jesus a Socialist? Lots of people in the evangelical community are asking this. But Lawrence W. Reed says they are flat out wrong. If anything, Jesus endorsed of free-market capitalism. Larry Reed explains why in this version of the Against Nice podcast. Larry Reed believes in free markets and individual liberty. These are fundamental principles in our American republic. Economic freedom leads to...
People in academia and public life hiding in fear for their careers
August 18, 2020 23:29 - 1 hour - 70 MBI had a chance to talk with Professor Robert P. George of Princeton University. Professor George is a highly respected and sought after expert on legal and cultural issues. In a recent Twitter thread, he described conversations he had with a number of academics who are concerned about their careers if the Woke crowd picks up on any public comments they make. Professor George and I discuss this problem and why people of goodwill need to stand together against progressive censorship. Academi...
People in academia and public life hiding in fear for their careers
August 18, 2020 19:24I had a chance to talk with Professor Robert P. George of Princeton University. Professor George is a highly respected and sought after expert on legal and cultural issues. In a recent Twitter thread, he described conversations he had with a number of academics who are concerned about their careers if the Woke crowd picks up on any public comments they make. Professor George and I discuss this problem and why people of goodwill need to stand together against progressive censorship. Acade...
Religious Freedom and Abortionist Hijinx with Troy Newman on the Against Nice Podcast
August 13, 2020 01:07 - 39 minutes - 43.1 MBGovernors are closing down churches all over the country. California has made it illegal to sing worship songs. And the Supreme Court recently ruled in the Calvary Chapel Dyson Valley v. Sisolak that the state of Nevada can restrict church attendance to a maximum of 50 people, but casinos and other businesses can operate a 50% capacity. This is not law. And it's a clear violation of the First Amendment. I brought my friend Troy Newman of Operation Rescue on the Saturday show I am doing on ...
Rachel Bovard on Social Media Giants on the Against Nice Podcast
August 05, 2020 03:19 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAre you concerned about how social media giants like Google, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon and others are dominating our political and cultural debate? You should be. Rachel Bovard joins the Against Nice podcast to talk about why this is a huge problem and what's at stake for our future. This interview happened just last week as the House Judiciary Committee was debating the issue in Washington. Conservatives are being targeted on social media. And companies are shutting out competition. Shoul...
Adam Andrzejewski from OpenTheBooks.com on Against Nice
July 22, 2020 21:59 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBGovernment spending is out of control! And it seems it will never stop. As Ronald Reagan once said, "[A] government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!" We couldn't agree more, but it's much worse now than he could have imagined. And we talk about it on this podcast. Adam Andrzejewski (ANGIE-EFF-SKI) is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of OpenTheBooks.com, the world's largest private database of government spending. Adam is an entrepreneur. Befo...
Pastor Ken Johnson on the Against Nice Podcast
July 20, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBWhat can we say about Pastor Ken Johnson? So much! He spent more than 25 years as the Chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts. He has had a public ministry speaking just about everywhere for years. He hosted a Christian matchmaking show for a while. But most of all, Ken is a husband, a father, and a man who impacts culture and helps change people's lives. Ken and Jim have been friends for nearly three decades. They talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and the cultural upheaval taking pla...
Against Nice Independence Day podcast
July 04, 2020 21:29 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBWe're celebrating Independence Day on the Against Nice Podcast. For most of us, this is the most challenging Independence Day ever. With the COVID-19 crisis and government shutting down the country, many are avoiding public celebrations. And with demonstrations where some are pulling down statues and questioning who we are as a people, this could be a sad day for many. But this is a great country. And we have much to celebrate. Mark Twain said this: Patriotism is supporting your country a...
Cong. Jim Banks (R-IN) on the Against Nice Podcast
June 01, 2020 16:05 - 53 minutes - 35.3 MBJim Banks is a Republican Congressman from Indiana. He has also just put his hat into the race for Republican Study Committee Chairman. Jim serves on the Armed Services and Education committees in Congress. Jim and Jim Pfaff have been friends for many years which makes this a fun and interesting discussion. We discuss the problems which we are having with China. China is a long-term opponent of the US. And the COVID-19 crisis and recent events in Hong Kong have made things even worse. What...
Victor Davis Hanson on the Against Nice Podcast
May 28, 2020 14:51 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBVictor Davis Hanson is one of the great American thinkers and educators. He is known in academic circles as one of the great classicists and military historians. He is a columnist and a regular guest on national media. Among the many things we discuss on this podcast, he answers the question, "Is there an historical example of a time when a country regained its liberties once lost?" We discuss his perspective on on how we got to our current political climate. How did we get to the Trump ph...
Charlie Gasparino on the Against Nice podcast
May 26, 2020 14:50 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBYou all know Charlie Gasparino as a reporter and commentator on FoxBusiness. He's one of premiere reporters in New York with an extensive reach into Wall Street and the political community. His list of sources allows him to break stories leaving other reporters in the dust. Charlie joins Jim Pfaff on the Against Nice podcast today. We spend some time talking about how COVID-19 has affected the economy. Charlie has insights into what will happen moving forward. Will we recover well? Has the...
David Brody of CBN joins the Against Nice podcast
May 20, 2020 10:32 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBDavid Brody has been a long-time Washington, DC and national reporter. He one of the top national experts on the effect of churches in culture and politics. He has reported for decades on key political trends among evangelicals and how those trends have affected public policy and national voting patterns. The COVID-19 crisis has affected Christians in a serious way. We discussed the reaction of churches to forced closures during the shutdowns across the country. How will Christians react t...
Jason Jones on the against nice podcast
May 14, 2020 18:12 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJason Jones is a movie producer, pro-life activist, a podcaster and an advocate for those less fortunate or in harms way around the world. He's based in his home state of Hawaii where he has been advocating for opening up the economy. He was recently arrested with others for merely expressing their First Amendment freedom. We have an interesting discussion on Ayn Rand and Malcom X and how people like them grow up in hurtful situations and end up bringing great ideas and positive movements ...
Col. Allen West on the Against Nice podcast
May 14, 2020 18:03 - 49 minutes - 33.4 MBCol. Allen West once roamed the halls of Congress. He knew it was a mess. He's seen how the political system can go wrong. And during the COVID-19 crisis, he's asking some serious questions. What's really essential? Why do politicians get to say what's essential? We discuss how politicians and bureaucrats can be held responsible for the decisions they have made which have harmed so many. What about China? How can they be held responsible for their actions? Is China a friend or an enemy? ...
Troy Newman of Operation Rescue on the Against Nice podcast
May 14, 2020 17:47 - 46 minutes - 30.9 MBTroy Newman was prosecuted under the RICO racketeering law for exposing how Planned Parenthood takes aborted babies and sells their body parts. In the lawsuit, Planned Parenthood admitted they do this right on the stand. Troy shares this story with us. During the COVID-19 crisis, Troy has been calling upon Christian churches to stand by their First Amendment religious rights. He's taking alot of heat for that. And he discusses this. He is passionate about American liberty and the overreac...
David Harsanyi of National Review on the Against Nice podcast
May 14, 2020 03:44 - 54 minutes - 37 MBDavid Harsanyi in our view is the most insightful and skilled columnist in the country. He writes for National Review. Are you disgusted with how our constitutional liberties have been dealt with during the COVID-19 crisis? Have the politicians acted appropriately? Are we supposed to listen to the scientists? If so, to what extent? Did the massive, $2.3 trillion have a positive effect? Was it necessary? David and Jim then have a broader discussion about the philosophy of freedom. Where do...
Cliff Maloney of Young Americans for Liberty on Against Nice
May 13, 2020 18:22 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBCliff Maloney. Young Americans for Liberty Cliff Maloney is President of Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) www.yaliberty.org. YAL leads a growing liberty movement on college campuses. They are also involved in a major effort to elect liberty-minded candidates at the state and local level around the country. We discuss what's happening on college campuses and the challenges students face dealing with speech codes and opposition to the principles of freedom on campuses. YAL is also in t...
Peter Schweizer talks to Jim Pfaff on Against Nice
May 13, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBPeter Schweizer is President of the Government Accountability Instititue (GAI) www.g-a-i.org. He is also a New York Times bestselling author who has exposed the worst of corruption and ethical problems in Washington and around the country. His most recent book Secret Empires exposed how Joe Biden used his influence as Vice President to help his son Hunter gain lucrative deals with the Chinese government. We discuss the problems with many of the excessive measures which have shut down the e...
First Podcast episode: Why do we call it "against nice?"
May 12, 2020 18:51 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWhat in the world do we mean "Against Nice." Jim Pfaff shares his idea behind this concept. Aren't "nice" people who we should aspire to be? Don't nice people have good intentions? What does it mean to be nice? Jim talks about why he says "nice people are often meanest, most evil people in the world. Sure, motivations may seem good. The goals may sound like something we want. But "nice" people have an idea in their mind they want to impose upon you. On the other hand, kindness is a much d...