Stephen Perkins Podcast
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsConversations with the next-generation of conservative leaders
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Jake Grant Is Just Saying No to the War on Drugs
July 22, 2018 01:57 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBJake Grant and I talk about the drug war, where it failed, and solutions for the future. Plus, jake answers some of my favorite questions.
Parkland Survivor Kyle Kashuv Shows Us How to Go from Hashtag Activism to Action
March 17, 2018 20:58 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBSocial media allows us to speak out on the issues that are important to us. But what happens when we never take our activism beyond the hashtags and status updates? On this week's show, I talk about the importance of taking real action, using Parkland shooting survivor, Kyle Kashuv, as an example of doing just that.
Look for the Helpers
February 17, 2018 18:45 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MBFrom the deadly shooting at a Parkland, Florida high school to Mitt Romney's announcement of his campaign for U.S. Senate, there's a lot to talk about on this episode.
Stephen Perkins Podcast: Jerrod Laber on Why Gen. Z Isn’t ‘Woke’
February 03, 2018 18:33 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MBMy guest this week is Jerrod Laber, a writer who recently penned a piece about how "White males in Generation Z aren't that woke after all."
Michael Shindler on Tax Reform
November 27, 2017 17:22 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBMichael Shindler is a writer and Young Voices Advocate living in Washington, D.C.. He joins Stephen Perkins this week for a discussion on tax reform.
Julian Adorney on Why Millennials Need Social Security Reform
November 18, 2017 17:39 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBStephen Perkins talks with Julian Adorney about why Social Security should be phased out or reformed for the benefit of millennials and future generations.
Andrew Wilford Talks Amazon HQ2 and Crony Capitalism
November 11, 2017 18:53 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBAndrew Wilford spends his days thinking about how to make the economy better. On this episode, he talks about corporate welfare and crony capitalism.
Zak Slayback Helps Young Leaders Develop Self-Efficacy
October 14, 2017 19:01 - 58 minutes - 108 MBStephen and Guest Zak Slayback discuss everything from education and reverse engineering success to the importance of developing self-efficacy.
Reflections on Las Vegas
October 07, 2017 16:46 - 26 minutes - 49.3 MBStephen reflects on the Las Vegas shooting, the negative reactions from social and news media, and thoughts on finding hope.
Matthew Hurtt Helps Conservatives Organize Their Communities
September 30, 2017 19:51 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MBStephen Perkins talks to Matthew Hurtt about why it's important for conservatives to organize their communities around conservative ideas.
Benjamin Green Is Taking a Second Look
September 23, 2017 22:32 - 59 minutes - 108 MBStephen Perkins talks to Benjamin Green about the return of Second Look, how he began questioning his own views, and how others can too.
Spencer Brown Is Fighting for Free Speech on Campus
September 16, 2017 20:04 - 35 minutes - 65.4 MBStephen interview Spencer Brown about how he got started in politics through local campaigns and campus activism, eventually leading to his role at YAF.
Stephen Rowe Trains Conservatives to Win
September 09, 2017 16:38 - 45 minutes - 82.9 MBOn this week's episode, I talk to Stephen Rowe (@Rowebotz), the Deputy Director of Digital Trainings for the Leadership Institute.
Jonah and Manfred Wendt Want to Revive Intellectual Conservatism
August 15, 2017 20:05 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MBStephen Perkins talks to Jonah and Manfred Wendt about campus activism, intellectual conservatism, and issues coming up in the future.
Can Politics Be Productive and Positive?
August 08, 2017 19:16 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat if we're about to enter a new era of politics characterized by positivity and productivity? This week, Stephen talks about this approaching reality.
Meet the New Host of Young Guns, Kyle Griesinger
July 18, 2017 19:03 - 35 minutes - 64.6 MBStephen interviews Kyle Griesinger, the new host of Young Guns, the official OUTSET panel show, as well as the Regional Director for Patriot Academy.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Conservative Leaders
July 11, 2017 19:16 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBStephen identifies the 7 habits and characteristics that he had noticed from the people he's have interviewed thus far.
Cade Marsh Wants to Mobilize College Activists Across the Country
July 04, 2017 22:15 - 1 hour - 124 MBCade Marsh (CRNC, Campus Red PAC) opens up about what inspired him to get into politics and how he helped empower college activists in Florida.
Benji Backer Is Leading the Conservative Response to Environmental Issues
June 27, 2017 17:43 - 44 minutes - 82 MBBenji Backer on his start in politics, what motivated him to get involved with environmental issues, and how conservatives can lead on challenging issues.
Our Sanity Shouldn't Depend on One Man
June 13, 2017 21:51 - 32 minutes - 60.1 MBI use this week's show as a chance to offer some thoughts on how dependent we've become on the actions of the president and the federal government.
Blake Hudson Is Helping Millennials Rise up and Lead
May 23, 2017 19:08 - 53 minutes - 97.7 MBStephen Perkins talks with Blake Hudson about helping millennials become leaders in their community, the power of clarity, and his campaign for the Illinois State Senate.
Jake Leahy Also Wants You to Run for Office
May 10, 2017 00:27 - 42 minutes - 77 MBI talk to Jake Leahy, an 18-year-old elected official, about his motivation to run, the challenges he faced, and why young people should get involved.
Why You Should Run for Local Office
May 02, 2017 14:43 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBThere has never been a better time to run for local office, and young people's perspectives and talents are needed in government.
Tex Fischer Dislikes Taylor Swift but Loves Liberty
April 18, 2017 23:36 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBStephen talks with Tex Fischer, a Turning Point USA Regional Director, about his entry into politics, being a conservative activist on college campuses, and more.
How Zuri Davis Went From 'Baby Neocon' to Bold Libertarian
April 11, 2017 23:01 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBStephen talks this week with Zuri Davis, a writer at Rare, about her background in the liberty movement, living and working in D.C., and future issues.
FFL's Amanda Owens Is Empowering Young Conservative Women
April 04, 2017 18:20 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBStephen Perkins speaks to Amanda Owens of Future Female Leaders about her start in politics, business, and her approach to leadership.
Caleb Franz Just Wants Government out of the Way
March 07, 2017 20:07 - 43 minutes - 79.4 MBStephen Perkins talks to OUTSET's Podcast Director and host of MilLiberty, Caleb Franz, about his background, how he got involved in politics, and more.
Matthew Mailloux on CFER and How Conservatives Can Engage in Environmental Issues
February 27, 2017 18:59 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBMatthew Mailloux, the Outreach Director for CFER, talks about his background and how conservatives can influence issues like the environment.
Stephen Perkins Podcast: Thanks, Obama – A Look Back
January 18, 2017 18:28 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBStephen goes down a list of Obama accomplishments that he thinks conservatives can actually agree with President Obama on.
Trump's Cabinet Picks Could Yield an Optimistic Future
January 10, 2017 23:31 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MBIn this podcast, I discuss three of Trump's appointments who are facing Senate confirmation hearings in the next few weeks.
Is Taxation Theft?
January 04, 2017 23:42 - 1 hour - 135 MBStephen talks with a long-time friend about coffee, alcohol, 2017 plans, minarchism, and whether or not taxation is theft.
Wrapping up 2016's Biggest Stories (Plus 2017 Predictions)
December 28, 2016 22:44 - 46 minutes - 84.9 MBIn this last podcast of 2016, I give my thoughts on the year's most controversial, positive, and interesting stories - as well as some predictions for 2017!
Talking to People You Disagree with Is Real #Adulting
December 21, 2016 00:41 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MBOn this week's show: a terrible experience at Pizza Hut, stories of political unity, and a plea to young conservatives.
I'm Doing 12 Self-Experiments in 2017
December 13, 2016 20:31 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBAfter a long hiatus, and with 2016 coming to a close, I wanted to chat about some things that have happened and are happening soon.
I Talked to Caleb Franz About the Future of Libertarianism
September 21, 2016 21:28 - 40 minutes - 74.6 MBI chatted with MilLiberty host Caleb Franz about the current state of politics, the future of the Republican Party, and what he thought about the future of libertarianism.
Evan Schrage on SCOTUS, Guns, and America!
July 03, 2016 14:17 - 5 MBEven Schrage joins me this week to talk about the latest Supreme Court decision, gun rights, and why America is so great.
Bethany Bowra on Why Christians Should Be Bolder
June 12, 2016 02:42 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBStephen talks with Bethany Bowra about Hillary Clinton, being a conservative on a college campus, and how Christians should influence culture.
John-Pierre Maeli on How Conservatives Can Influence Culture
June 04, 2016 22:00 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBStephen talks with John-Pierre Maeli, about conservative messaging, influencing culture, and a post-Trump GOP.
SPP: Episode 27 – The West Coast Conservative, Josiah Popp
December 19, 2015 00:05 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MBJosiah V Popp joins Stephen to recap the GOP debate.
SPP: Episode 26 – Donald Trump’s Muslim Obsession (w/ Guest Kyle Foley)
December 10, 2015 17:03 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MBKyle Foley joins Stephen this week to talk about Donald Trump's Muslim immigration ban.
SPP: Episode 25 – A Libertarian’s Conflict Over Paris, ISIS, and Refugees
November 19, 2015 20:24 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MBStephen reacts to the Paris attacks, shares his thoughts on war against ISIS, and his internal conflict over accepting refugees into the United States.
SPP: Episode 24 – Honesty, Trust, and Building a Better World
November 12, 2015 20:07 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBStephen talks about the virtues that we need to reinstate in the world, including honesty and trust.
SPP: Episode 23 – Feelin’ the (Heart) Bern
October 15, 2015 14:59 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MBStephen talks about the message that the Democrats sent, and the incredible lack of logic surrounding Bernie's campaign.
SPP – Episode 22: Pumpkin Spice Gun Control
October 08, 2015 15:55 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBThis week's show covers everything from the pros and cons of fall to the Florida Libertarian candidate who admitted to sacrificing goats and drinking their blood. Stephen also talks about the shaky dynamics within the Democratic Party, the school shooting in Oregon, and what the ultimate goal of gun control advocates is.
SPP: Episode 21 – It’s Time to #SpeakOut
September 24, 2015 15:47 - 40 minutes - 73.4 MBEnding #StephenAndCompany, beginning #Speak Out, and the rise of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.
SPP: Episode 20 – #StephenAndCompany w/ Guest Quinn Reichard
August 27, 2015 19:10 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBStephen talks with Quinn Reichard from American Individualists about his organization and what the GOP should be doing to engage with millennials in 2016.
SPP: Episode 19 – #StephenAndCompany w/ Guest Harrison Krasner
August 20, 2015 16:55 - 51 minutes - 93.8 MBStephen chats with Harrison Krasner, the co-owner of Harbor Hill USA, a Detroit-based clothing company on a mission to revitalize Detroit.
SPP: Episode 18 – #StephenAndCompany w/ Guest Garrett Humbertson
August 13, 2015 17:36 - 1 hour - 116 MBStephen talks with RedMillennial's Garrett Humbertson about the Convention of States Project, Donald Trump's campaign, and more.
SPP: Episode 17 – #StephenAndCompany w/ Guest Stephanie Conway
August 06, 2015 16:19 - 1 hour - 122 MBStephen talks with Stephanie Conway about Bernie vs. Hillary, Planned Parenthood, and how annoying and the 2016 race has already become.
SPP: Episode 16 – #StephenAndCompany w/ Guest Blake Humphrey
July 30, 2015 16:29 - 56 minutes - 103 MBStephen talks with Blake Humphrey about college affordability, 2016, and DeflateGate.