We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle
767 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 314 ratingsWe Are Libertarians helps you sound smarter while talking to your friends. If you struggle to understand politics, we explain it from an independent, libertarian point of view with all of the irreverence it deserves. We toss out the screaming heads, put people before political parties, and give context to the news to make you think. We exist to demystify, delegitimize, and desanctify government. Our host is Chris Spangle, a fifteen year veteran of politics and media. He leads a discussion amongst friends and high-profile guests that span the libertarian spectrum of thought. We were founded in 2012.
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459: Social Media, Breonna Taylor Verdict, Amy Coney Barrett
September 26, 2020 12:08 - 2 hoursChris 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 a future episode on political legitimacy. Time Stamps: A Campaign to Watch - 00:02:30 Should we quit social media? - 00:17:21 The selection of Amy Coney Barrett - 00:42:57 The Death of Breonna Taylor - 00:57:25 Mainstream Media and Political Legitimacy - 01:45:58 Video - https://youtu.be/Wjp...
New Show: Liberty Explained
September 19, 2020 20:57 - 22 minutesLiberty 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 share with friends when they have tough questions. Hopefully, we will answer some questions you might have yourself along the way. Please send your questions to [email protected]. This podcast is produced by the We Are Libertarians Network. - Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com...
458: Ruth Bader-Ginsburg's Death, AG Barr, Woodward, and Princeton
September 19, 2020 15:58 - 1 hourThe 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 nomination of a new justice's effect on the race. We also discuss the controversies of Attorney General William Barr, the fallout of the Woodward book, and the Department of Education suing Princeton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
457: Path to Libertarianism - Stephan Kinsella on The Law, Intellectual Property, and Anarcho-Capitalism
September 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourChris 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 of Austrian Economics. Website - http://www.stephankinsella.com/ Law in a Libertarian World: Supplementary Material - http://www.stephankinsella.com/llw/ C4SIF - http://c4sif.org/ What It Means To Be an Anarcho-Capitalist - https://web.archive.org/web/20191116225931/https://www.lewrockwell.com...
456: Political Conversations When We Disagree
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 2 hoursChris 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
455: Path to Libertarianism - Brad Polumbo, Writer for FEE and The Dispatch
September 04, 2020 14:59 - 1 hourChris 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 - https://twitter.com/brad_polumbo Website - https://bradleypolumbo.substack.com/ Video - https://youtu.be/pAfeaxVu6L4 - Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/ - Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians - Visit our website - https://wearelibertarians.com...
454: Kenosha and Kyle Rittenhouse, Donald Trump's Record as President, Part Two
August 29, 2020 16:56 - 2 hoursChris 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 not the bluster, and in this episode, we discuss Executive Orders, foreign policy, and we look at his plans for a second term. Time Stamps 00:07:22 - Kenosha and Kyle Rittenhouse 01:10:18 - Trump's Record on Executive Orders 01:35:26 - Trump's Record on DACA 01:40:53 - Trump's Record on Foreign Po...
453: Donald Trump's Record as President, Part 1
August 22, 2020 18:28 - 2 hoursChris 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 - Trump Derangement Syndrome 00:56:07 - Campaign Promises 01:18:11 - Trump's First 100 Days 01:27:33 - Repealing Obamacare 01:35:51 - The Wall 01:59:07 - Tarrifs 02:07:51 - Tax Cuts 02:21:39 - Final Thoughts Show notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Donald-Trump.pdf Vi...
452: Kamala Harris's Record
August 17, 2020 13:54 - 1 hourChris 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 - Harris' Background and Rise to Prominence 00:33:56 - Harris' Record as Prosecutor 00:54:00 - Ethical Problems As a Prosecutor 01:16:36 - Why vote third-party? Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/KamalaHarrisRecordShowNotes.pdf Video: https://youtu.be/J9gbhm306f4 Jo Jorgens...
452: Kamala Harris' Record
August 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBChris 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 - Harris' Background and Rise to Prominence 00:33:56 - Harris' Record as Prosecutor 00:54:00 - Ethical Problems As a Prosecutor 01:16:36 - Why vote third-party? Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/KamalaHarrisRecordShowNotes.pdf Video: https://youtu.be/J9gbhm306f4 Jo Jorgensen...
451: Jorgensen's "TweetGate", The Mises Caucus, and Dave Smith
August 16, 2020 09:48 - 59 minutesThis 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 respond. We are often critical of the Mises Caucus, so we figured we owed a full length, fair explanation as to why. Here is Dave's Perspective: Dave Smith addresses the Jo/Kamala tweet to the hardcores - https://youtu.be/cWI8dqjCgto Misc. - Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/ - Subs...
450: Joe Biden's Record
August 05, 2020 15:00 - 2 hoursChris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold take a look back at Joe Biden's record as a Senator from 1972 to 2009. Time Stamps 00:14:22 - State of the 2020 Race 00:37:51 - A brief bio of Joe Biden 00:52:38 - Biden's Senate Career and Foreign Policy record 01:11:36 - The Crime Bills 01:28:06 - Biden the Drug Warrior 01:51:43 - Allegations of Sexual Assault Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Biden.pdf Video: https://youtu.be/MuLz2ph5t5Q Misc. Learn Libertar...
Interview with Jo Jorgensen on Freedom Strips, A New Show on the WAL Network
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutesKeaton 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.com/freedomstrips Subscribe to all of our shows: We Are Libertarians - https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians Brian Nichols Show - https://link.chtbl.com/brian-nichols-show Boss Hog of Liberty - https://link.chtbl.com/boss-hog-liberty On The Run with Remso Martinez - https://link.ch...
449: Education During COVID-19, Portland, and 2020 Polling - The Swamp Explained
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourIn 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 resurgence of COVID-19, and the bad numbers for the President in recent polling. Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/ Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@w...
448: Innovating Towards a Better World with T.K. Coleman
July 22, 2020 11:00 - 2 hoursChris 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 efficacy of government, what role race plays in society, and how we can innovate our way to a better world. This is one of our favorite episodes ever and a great one to share with friends. T. K. Coleman is the Director of Entrepreneurial Education at the Foundation for Economic Education and Co-Founde...
447: How To Win the Culture Wars, Valuing Unity Over Disintegration
July 15, 2020 13:00 - 2 hoursChris 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 present circumstances. *We want your questions about politics and libertarianism! - https://wearelibertarians.com/we-want-your-questions-about-politics-and-libertarianism/ * Video - https://youtu.be/EvepVqWhyHY Spangle's Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3998486-chris-spangle We A...
What is a Libertarian? An Introduction to Libertarianism with Marshall Fritz
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 libertarian philosophy, The Path to Libertarianism, then please check it out. Special Guest: Marshall Fritz. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
446: Path To Libertarianism - Brian Nichols on Leaving Conservatism
July 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourChris 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. Download Brian's podcast here: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/ Video: https://youtu.be/ltvl3Ta2hvg Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
445: Path to Libertarianism - Fritz of the Fritzcast
July 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourChris Spangle talks to Fritz of the Fitzcast podcast about his path to libertarianism. Video - https://youtu.be/h7r3NaH26Yg Fitzcast - https://gopod.me/FritzCast Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
444: The Swamp Explained - John Bolton's Book, Analysis of the 2020 Campaign, Trump Rally
June 24, 2020 15:00 - 50 minutesIn 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 the 2020 campaign. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
443: WAL Reacts - Driving While Black
June 20, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutesHodey 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/yFpNkr5WvHs Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
442: Seven Essential Criminal Justice and Policing Reforms
June 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourChris 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/9m2wU1nR6BM Lions of Liberty - http://lionsofliberty.com/ Top Priority - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-priority/id1516499815 7 Essential Criminal Justice and Policing Reforms - https://beinglibertarian.com/7-essential-criminal-justice-and-policing-reforms/ The House I Live In - https://en.w...
441: Understanding the Role of Police and Racial Issues
June 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourChris Spangle talks about the role of the police and understanding racial issues on the Bad Idea podcast. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
440: Trump Derangement Syndrome Explained, Talking About Race
June 10, 2020 13:00 - 2 hoursChris 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 background on Stephen Miller, and debate the removal of Confederate Monuments. We end with a frank conversation about race from the black, white, and multiethnic perspectives of our hosts. Video - https://youtu.be/LeH5CjwzOQ4 On The Run with Remso Martinez - https://ontherun.fireside.fm/ Subscribe to the...
439: Black Lives Matter Protests, Riots, Good Police and Criminal Cops, Trump Threatens Military Action on Americans
June 02, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 76.2 MBChris 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 founding? What is the relationship between power and the people it is meant to serve? How do we change the system to reflect our original promises? Video: https://youtu.be/tqTsG-sUtBQ WAL Policing Episodes: Militarization of Police Departments with Radley Balko - https://wal.fireside.fm/113 368: Policing...
438: George Floyd Killing, White Privilege, Election Strategies and LP Candidates
May 28, 2020 14:00 - 1 hourChris 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 campaigns both past and present and their messaging strategies. Subscribe to their podcast here: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit the store - http://wearelibertarians.st...
437: Jo Jorgensen Selected the Nominee, LNC Convention Update
May 27, 2020 12:00 - 2 hoursChris 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 about the online/in-person convention controversy. Video: https://youtu.be/RIa_-hFC--U Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit the store - http://wearelibertarians.store Support us on Patreon - https://www.p...
436: Why Should People Leave the Two-Party System? Chris Spangle on the Kurmudgeons Podcast
May 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hourWhy 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 Kurmudgeons and answered their questions. Video: https://www.facebook.com/Kurmudgeons/videos/3144679202219394/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit the store - http://wearelibertarians.store Support us on Patreo...
435: John Monds, Candidate For President
May 21, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutesWith 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 about why his pragmatic radicalism and experience as a candidate is the right path for the LP in 2020. Video: https://youtu.be/Yidek9GdGQI Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit the store - http://weareliberta...
434: LP VP Candidate Spike Cohen on the Seriousness of the Vermin Supreme Campaign
May 19, 2020 17:00 - 1 hourChris 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 movement, government failure during the pandemic, and the serious side of the Vermin Supreme campaign for President. Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit the store - http://wearelibertarians.store Support...
433: The Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, Systemic Racism, and the LNC Fumbles and Punts
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 2 hoursThe 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 roughest, ugliest week in Libertarian Party National Committee history. Video: https://youtu.be/nt1v5AV3vxY2 Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit the store - http://wearelibertarians.store Support us on Patre...
New Show on the WAL Network: On the Run with Remso W. Martinez
May 18, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutesThis 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 We Are Libertarians network. Subscribe here: https://ontherun.fireside.fm/ Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LP Vice Presidential Debate: Spike Cohen, Larry Sharpe, Ken Armstrong
May 17, 2020 22:00 - 49 minutesJim Turney hosts the official Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Debate with Spike Cohen, Larry Sharpe, and Ken Armstrong. Video: https://youtu.be/gu3X5lmVnEM Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LP Presidential Debate 9: Moderated by John Stossel with Monds, Gray, Jorgensen, Hornberger, and Supreme
May 17, 2020 20:00 - 1 hourJohn 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 Hornberger. Video: https://youtu.be/dP5anJkuMys Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LP Presidential Debate 8: The Frontrunner Debate with Monds, Gray, and Jorgensen
May 17, 2020 19:00 - 2 hoursWith 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 candidates are Jo Jorgensen, John Monds, and Judge Jim Gray. Moderated by Ken Moellman, and produced by We Are Libertarians. From the delegate-only exit poll from LPKY's 6th Debate (May 16), three candidates were selected to move forward to the final LPKY debate. Video: https://youtu.be/ESHfNTkyMIQ Support...
LP Presidential Debate 7: Lions of Liberty Debate with Hornberger, Supreme, Jorgensen, Kokesh, and Gray
May 17, 2020 18:00 - 2 hoursOur 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 (Most Straw Poll Wins) Vermin Supreme for President (Most LP Recruitments) Jo Jorgensen for President(Tied in our Patreon fan vote) Adam Kokesh (Tied in our Patreon fan vote) Judge Jim Gray (fan vote runner up!) Video - https://youtu.be/6S1zbais2Yk Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangl...
LP Presidential Debate 6: Moderated by Matt Welch of Reason with Candidates: Hornberger, Gray, Jorgensen, Kokesh, and Monds
May 17, 2020 17:00 - 2 hoursThis 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, Jim Gray, Jo Jorgenson, and Adam Kokesh. The debate was sponsored by the Libertarian Party of Kentucky and Libertarian Party of Missouri. This is the 6th Debate with another scheduled Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm ET on both the LPKY and We Are Libertarians Facebook and the We Are Libertarians YouTube...
LP Presidential Debate 5: Justin Amash, Vermin Supreme, Jo Jorgensen, Jacob Hornberger, Jim Gray
May 14, 2020 18:00 - 2 hoursThe 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/242777906970645/ Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LP Presidential Debate 4: Behrman, Ellison, Robb, Kokesh and Vohra
May 14, 2020 17:00 - 2 hoursThe 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/videos/242842686941738/ Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LP Presidential Debate 3: Vohra, Ogle, Richey, Gerhardt, Kokesh, Blevins, Hill, Williams, Ardeleanu
May 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hourThe 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/862492620892635/ Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LP Presidential Debate 2: Hornberger, Monds, Jorgensen, Gray and Vermin Supreme
May 14, 2020 15:00 - 1 hourThe 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/2860118907548338/ Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LP Presidential Debate 1: Hornberger, Kokesh, Jorgensen, Gray and Whitney
May 14, 2020 14:00 - 2 hoursThe 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/1131538570526544/ Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
432: Town Hall with Judge Jim Gray and Larry Sharpe
May 14, 2020 13:00 - 1 hourChris 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/Sharpe 2020 - https://www.graysharpe2020.com/ The Sharpe Way - https://sharpeway.com/ Judge Jim Gray - https://judgejimgray.com/ Video: https://youtu.be/pm-jMMVJ3ws Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
431: Justin Amash Interview with Chris Spangle as Guest Host on The Kris and Jessi Show
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourJustin 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 filled in for Jess Mears. Follow the Kris and Jessi Show here: https://www.facebook.com/KryssiandJess Video: https://www.facebook.com/KryssiandJess/videos/2604809783122365/ Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
430: COVID-19 - Policing the Pandemic - Violations of Civil Liberties During Coronavirus
May 11, 2020 11:00 - 1 hourChris Spangle and Melissa discuss civil liberty violations during the coronavirus epidemic. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Policing-the-Pandemic.pdf This episode is brought to you by Dashing Media Management. In this time of economic uncertainty, you need experts to help guide you through new ways of talking to customers. That's where my friend Lex Kremer and Dashing Media Management come in. They're able to help you with social media, blog management, content...
429: Joe Bishop-Henchman, Candidate for LP Chair and A Lawyer Suing the IRS
May 08, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutesJoe 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 the LP of Washington DC, an LNC member, and a foe of state tax administrators. Video: https://youtu.be/K-yT0uSW1W4 Joe's Website - [Winwithjoe.org](www.winwithjoe.org) Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Visit...
428: The Creed of the Freed - Hinduism with Suhag Shukla
May 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourContinuing 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. Video: https://youtu.be/5PWuwwK_u-Y Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians Get The Libertarian Aurora email - http://eepurl.com/dDQSev Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wearel...
427: COVID-19 - Critical Thinking Strategies During a Crisis, Why Do People Believe Conspiracies?
May 06, 2020 15:00 - 2 hoursChris 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 have become frustrated by the lack of clarity surrounding the data. We discuss different cognitive biases, how to judge information, and why people gravitate towards conspiracy theories. Video: https://youtu.be/2B3b22JIss0 This episode is brought to you by Dashing Media Management. In this time o...
426: Should the LP Hold Their Convention In-Person or Online?
May 06, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutesChris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss the LNC's debate over holding the convention online or in-person. Video: https://youtu.be/dPZBaZH_hjo This episode is brought to you by Dashing Media Management. In this time of economic uncertainty, you need experts to help guide you through new ways of talking to customers. That's where my friend Lex Kremer and Dashing Media Management come in. They're able to help you with social media, blog management, content marketing, graphics, and all of your mark...
425: Debate - "Justin Amash would be a Great Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate"
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourJoin 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 positives and negatives of an Amash candidacy for president. Moderated by Hodey Johns. Video - https://youtu.be/HUS8BCrxf5M Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians Get The Libertarian Aurora email - ht...