Who Would Build the Roads?

025: Is the Internet a Public Utility?

January 12, 2018 17:17 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

We answer some emails about public utilities. Is the internet one of them? What ARE public utilities anyway?

024: The Minimum Wage | Good Intentions & Bad Consequences

November 16, 2017 03:48 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

On this episode, we take a deep dive into The Minimum Wage. Does it hurt the very people it claims to help?

023: Who Would (Innovate) the Roads?

October 12, 2017 15:56 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

This week, we talk about the lack of innovation when it comes to road construction. We think the free market could do better! We also answer a question about adults with special needs and how a society can ensure that they are taken care of. Make sure you check out our friends' podcast: LibHERtarian

022: The NFL, Digital Piracy, & Toll Roads

October 04, 2017 22:27 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

This week, we discuss a few different topics, including... How would a free society deal with the problem of digital piracy– a crime that feels pretty "victimless" when you commit it? What do we think about all of the "controversy" going on in the NFL right now? What do we think about the idea of toll roads?

021: Rebutting Five Common Christian Arguments for Government

September 21, 2017 06:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

This week on the show, we discuss some common arguments Christians make in favor of the idea of government. This was a really fun conversation, and we hope you all enjoy it! If you have thoughts or questions, feel free to email us: [email protected]

020: When Should Child Protective Services Step In?

September 14, 2017 21:56 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

This week, we discuss your feedback from the last episode of our podcast. What happens when a child's parents are absentee? What about if a parent refuses medical treatment for their child because of religious reasons? When should The State step in?

019: But what about the children?!

August 31, 2017 12:11 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Without government, who would take care of the children? This week, we ask the question, "at what point should someone step in to protect a child?" and things get really interesting! Hope you enjoy the episode.

018: Charlottesville & White Supremacists

August 15, 2017 20:24 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

How should a free market deal with the problem of white supremacists? This week, we discuss the sad events in Charlottesville and why we disagree with pretty much everybody.

017: The Free Market's Greatest Threat... Human Stupidity

August 10, 2017 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

This episode begins as a discussion about whether society can be "free" when the people in that society are stupid, but it somehow becomes about skyrocketing real estate prices in Hong Kong. Do not miss this one!

016: The Ohio State Fair Accident

August 03, 2017 17:01 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

This week, we answer some listener questions about our Net Neutrality episode last week. Then we get into a discussion about the amusement ride accident at the Ohio State Fair in July. What happened and who is at fault?

015: Understanding Net Neutrality

July 27, 2017 14:09 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Net Neutrality is a complicated subject and anyone who tells you that they full understand it is probably lying to you. In this episode, we do our best to break down Net Neutrality and explain it, and then we discuss whether or not we believe it is a good thing.

014: Choosing "the Lesser of Two Evils"

July 20, 2017 18:53 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Let's talk about your questions concerning student loans, the minimum wage, "the lesser of two evils," and more! We will probably do full episodes on these topics at some point, but this was a fun conversation regardless.

013: Uber is illegal, so let's shut it down!

July 13, 2017 12:53 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

According to a Harvard professor, Uber can't be fixed, and it's time to shut it down. But why? Uber proved a lot of the government regulations on taxi services are expensive and unnecessary. Because they bypassed them, they were able to provide cheaper transportation for millions of Americans. For this, the professor argues, they should be shut down. This episode is dedicated to the millions of people who have died while riding in an Uber. If only Uber had the proper commercial licensing...

012: In Response to "I Don't Know How to Explain to You That You Should Care about Other People"

July 06, 2017 15:17 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

We saw a Huffington Post article floating around called "I Don’t Know How To Explain To You That You Should Care About Other People". The article assumes there is only one way to help others. We disagree. So, we decided to pick it apart!

011: Are there certain words you shouldn't be allowed to say?

June 30, 2017 02:09 - 1 hour - 80.1 MB

We got a little pushback from last week's episode about free speech, so we read through your emails on the topic.

010: Kathy Griffin, Julius Caesar, & the Limits of Free Speech

June 22, 2017 17:25 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Today we discuss the limits of free speech in light of recent news items, including the Kathy Griffin photo controversy, the Julius Caesar play in Central Park, and the congressional baseball shooting. At what point is "speech" no longer free?

009: No, You Shouldn't Be Scared of Robots Stealing Our Jobs

June 15, 2017 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

This week, we read some emails we received in response to last week's episode about the idea of a Universal Basic Income. You can listen to the previous episode here: http://www.buildtheroads.com/episode/8 You can still enjoy this episode ever if you didn't hear last week's show, but it was a fun discussion, so if you have the time, you should check it out!

008: Universal Basic Income | Could it actually work?

June 08, 2017 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

This week, we discuss the inevitability of a Universal Basic Income once robots steal all of our jobs. Show notes: http://www.buildtheroads.com/episode/8

007: Is everything slavery's fault?

May 30, 2017 13:59 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Today, we read your emails in response to our last episode about the alleged immorality of having money. Before it's all said and done, we cover race, slavery, moral responsibility, and more! Show notes: http://www.buildtheroads.com/episode/7

006: Is it immoral to be rich?

May 16, 2017 12:19 - 2 hours - 140 MB

You know those articles people share on Facebook, and they just comment "This." ...as if the article indisputably proves whatever the person wants to believe? This week, we refute an article entitled "It Is Basically Just Immoral to Be Rich" by A.Q. Smith. If you want to read the article before listening, you can find it here. We wanted to talk about this article because it represents a mindset that we have found is very prevalent in society these days. We try as best we can to set the...

005: Obamacare Isn't the Problem (or the Solution)

May 02, 2017 12:39 - 2 hours - 168 MB

This week, we take a deep dive into the screwed up history of health care in the United States. Was Obamacare a necessary first step to fix Health Care in this country, or did it ruin a good thing? Turns out, the answer is more complicated than you'll hear on CNN or Fox News. Note: The first third of the show is dedicated to feedback we have received from previous episodes. The main discussion on health care starts at 45:46. We would love to hear your feedback on this episode! Email us h...

004: Is YouTube Censoring Creators? (Plus, your emails about the death penalty)

April 18, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 80 MB

Recently, I (Josh) released a video on YouTube discussing the idea of "YouTube Censorship", and it received quite a bit of backlash. On today's episode of WWBTR, we discuss some of the comments I received on that video, as well as the idea of censorship in general. Before that, though, we read a bunch of your emails about the last episode's discussion of the death penalty. Lots of really interesting thoughts! If you want to interact with the show, please contact us on our website: http:/...