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Michael and Liberty Larry discuss news and politics promoting personal liberty, free enterprise and self-government.
We hit everything this week with culture, healthcare, war, history and economics topics.
Patriotism, sports ball, war and citizenship are all discussed on our July 4 postmortem.
We review a little speech by Gavin Newsom and finish with a discussion of a non-aggression principle defense of privacy.
We talk about the state of war (or peace) in the Mideast, Trump's shipping insurance and the trouble with trillionaires.
Michael speaks with a guest from the Libertarian Party about the recent convention, the controversies and the aftermath. Then, we discuss the economic future in light of AI.
Most know of Eisenhower's warning about the military industrial complex, but he gives another warning in the same speech. We discuss the other.
We talk about the increasing acceptance of political violence and criticize the general degradation of morality in favor of ideology.
We discuss unsupervised government surveillance and Trump's recent Executive Order promoting research on psychedelic drugs to treat severe mental illness.
We have a pair of guests this week, and we discuss the topics de la semaine: Tax Week and the War in the Middle East.
We discuss the team sport of politics, the misconceptions people have about others and how no one understands libertarians, mostly in the context of the war in the Middle East.
We discuss media misdirection, the Anthropic vs. DoD spat and the long-term consequences of resource constraint.
In our all-English podcast, we start with some entertainment news, threats to the Hollywood system and how that system seems to be sabotaging itself. We provide a little bit of diplomatic insight and close with some economics and personal finance.
We talk about the abandonment of the last nuclear arms reduction treaty, the possibility of a new nuclear treaty with Iran and those recently released files that everyone seems to be talking about.
Trump's quick strikes and where does he go next? When will Greenland be US territory? Will we attack Iran again? How long can we control Venezuela?
We go back to the ICE shooting and the fraud. We, also, talk about Trump's threats to Iran.
We discuss eighties culture, who (if anyone) should pay taxes, Russian disinformation and discrimination.
We talk about the double-tap strike and spend the balance of time on Michael's jury duty experience. You can call it the libertarian's guide to jury duty.
We speak off the cuff about AI, before getting into the MAGA vs. America First rift. We close with a discussion of jury nullification.
MTG takes her ball back home, Trump threatens ex-military Democrats with execution and Rubio undermines the Ukraine peace plan.
We discuss how government justifies murder, how your holiday travel plans could never be impacted by government shutdowns and there are worse things to swap than currency.
Tucker and Cheney, Trump and the left's misdirected ire, and the consequences of government subsidies on markets are all discussed tonight.
Law has become theater. We provide an explanation for the intransigence of Europe with regard to Ukraine. We express surprise at the percentage of the US population dependent on the government for food, and we both light and defuse concerns about nuclear brinksmanship.
We have finally declared ourselves, as a nation, to be opposed to monarchy. Crime is tolerated, and we hope for accountability.
A new poll shows a rise in Americans' willingness to engage in political violence. We weigh in on some possible explanations beyond the obvious. We also discuss authoritarianism and its potential political consequences.
After a week off, there was much to cover: Tylenol, the new war on narco-terror, and France's economic troubles being just a few.
We have more threats to free speech, to bodily autonomy, to dollar dominance and resistance to peace to discuss with you tonight.
We talk about "the science," the problems of government-funded science and where that can lead. We, also, discuss the Labor Day cinema box office returns.
Government overreach, the quest for peace and the search for more money are all covered in this episode.
Colbert and "The View" are leaving. Will there be any further prosecutions from the Epstein or Obama scandals? Do younger people vote liberally? We close with a discussion of the egg market.
We weigh in on the Epstein controversy and talk about Ukraine and special interest economics.
We start with a recap of the Libertarian Party of Alabama convention. Then we talk about healthcare, various aspects of healthcare.
Can you trust academics? Can you trust your Representative? Does the government have a responsibility to protect its citizens anywhere? What the hell is going on in Kashmir?
We return to the discussion from last week about the problems of the deportation regime and group labeling. Then we discuss the commencement of the Real ID laws, and we close on the creation of money and the coming economic crash.
We talk about expertise, media standards, freedom of association, the developed world's demographic implosion and (of course) why government is responsible for all of their problems.
This episode is really just an extended rant about the current administration, politics, the hypocrisy of politicians and general idiocy.
We recall the most important aspect of the Yemen bombing, which we somehow forgot. Then, we move to tariffs, a quick update on South Korea and finally deportations and research funding.
We discuss the Signal controversy, the Yemen strikes, Israeli censorship, the proper response to unjust laws and taxes.
We talk about the absurdity of the continued resolution, the US active involvement in the war in Ukraine, the new war in Yemen, canceling free speech for foreigners and Tesla attacks.
We talk about the Oval Office row (with empathy for all parties, of course), the need to end the wars, Israeli expansionism, our own version of the domino theory, the terror of tariffs and postal privatization.
We talk about the economic benefits of farm subsidies, the economic benefits of diplomacy, the economic benefits of imperialism and the economic benefits of gold. We also relate a Jewish mystery.
USAID, corruption, foreign policy steps and missteps, and a little Economics 101 are all to be found here.
We talk about an inefficient use of resources in the context of DEI, AI, tariffs, scientific research and blowing stuff up.
Governments are thieves, but maybe some of your money may be saved. We cover some local expropriation, some national expropriation and some international expropriation as well as the confirmation of some political outsiders and insiders. We close on the step backward to arrest the momentum.
We talk about the transition from one President to another, last minute acts and first minute acts.
We talk about the Gaza ceasefire, the California wildfires and Zuckerberg liar-liar-pants-on-fire.
Vivek, Trudeau, Trump and Panama, science education and what can the Libertarian Party do for you?
A couple of terrorist attacks, a discussion of government contingencies to maintain control in case peace were to break out and the most significant events of 2024.
We provide some updates on pardons and acquittals. Then, we tell a little story about alliances and conflicts across the Middle East and Persia.
Daniel Penny, Brian Thompson, Hunter Biden, Pam Bondi, Kash Patel and probably some others are mentioned in this episode, as well as hopeful prospects for the upcoming administration.
We talk about the presumptive administrative appointments, the continuing media debrief of the election, public health and why Ross is not a criminal.
Israel's nukes, Buddhist terrorism, media restraint and maybe some discussion of elections.
This one's kind of a free-form podcast. We talk about US foreign policy and scrape the surface of what libertarianism is really about.
There's a brief discussion of the VP debate, followed by our thoughts on the effects of the Longshoremen strike; and we finish with the escalations in the Middle East and what the US could do to prevent a widening war.
The pitiful state of American politics and braindead foreign policy are the topics of discussion tonight.
We discuss the recent terrorist attack in Lebanon, the state of disunion in Ukraine and the US, and the dangers of suppressing dissenting views.
We review the debate, the return of the neocons to the Democrat party, the inanity of US foreign policy and profane policing.
Telephones, Telegrams, economic plans, censorship, and treachery in politics. Can you believe it?!
Michael's alone this episode and talks about the corruption of the public health system and its use of money to control development, testing and treatment prescriptions.
Trying to catch up after an off week, so there's some politics with a new VP candidate, some elections stuff and some foreign affairs.
Do you remember Crowdstrike? What do you think of the Olympics' creative choices? What's going on in the Middle East? Do you want to be a libertarian?
Lots of news on the Presidential hopeful (some we even forgot to mention): The RNC, the muggle bullet and the VP pick.
We cover more Supreme Court this week, as well as an extensive discussion of Democrat ballot prospects.
We review the debate and a few of the key Supreme Court opinions from the last few weeks.
Assange has been freed! We assess the fallout and talk about a couple of 2nd Amendment Supreme Court decisions, discuss Louisiana's questionable 10 Commandments (well, one of them) and close with some foreign policy and terrorist attacks.
We spent more time than intended on some diversionary culture war issues before settling in to the various peace/ceasefire negotiations that were intended to be the focus. We finish on the typically unfair presidential campaign procedures.
We catch up on some Ukraine stuff, proceed to Buttigieg's bad economics, general lawfare and finish with a rant about the biggest criminal of them all.
The title says it all: boots on the ground coverage of last weekend's Libertarian Party National Convention in Washington, DC.
Spies in the schools before we discuss the unforeseen consequences of rent control. Have you ever wondered where money comes from? It's horrifying, but we tell you. Then we finish on the wisdom of the atomic bombing of Japan, and a fake hate crime. The crime is real but not the hate.
If you make it through the LP inside baseball stuff, we discuss the anti-semitism definition and its impact, as well as the role of religion in the politics of war. Finally, we discuss the all volunteer military, and the restraint that places on government.
Trump to address Libertarian National Convention. What does this say about us? There's a history lesson on the Kent State murders on May 4, 1970 and it's relationship to today's campus protests and the restrictions to free speech recently passed by the House. We finish with an update on an older story.
FISA, foreign aid, Mike Johnson, campus protests, teachers with guns, oppression, corruption and more on this episode.
We start with the PRESS Act, then turn to foreign policy and close with domestic politics and protectionism.
We talk about the California fast food price hike and San Fran's ban on grocery store moves. Then, we switch to the third rail.
We start with a short discussion of how US tax money is being used overseas. We finish with how government is sticking its nose in your home, your bank account and your pocket.
We spend a little time on the recent UN Security Council resolution related to the Middle East conflict. We spend the balance on the economy.
Most of the episode is spent on some court cases. We discuss the recent conviction of Ethan Crumbley's parents and the First Amendment case at the US Supreme Court.
Alabama is freer than it was, opinions need to be limited by the feds before the election and even the best politicians are terrible.
The State of the Union, the rebuttal, a little history refresher and some gender economics.
We talk about the state of the Ukraine war, some other strategic rivals and the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision about IVF and its potential impacts.
The infamous Putin interview, USSC consideration of Colorado's ballot and Israel's beef with UNRWA along with a case for low-impact camping for the younger generations.
We talk about general government corruption, the shortfalls of the Post Office and science funding to start. Then, we get into the meat of the episode with discussion of the ICJ's opinion, more government corruption and border woes.
WARNING: Some of the content may be inappropriate for children and may be triggering to some victims of abuse.
Dr. Miller is a medical doctor trained as a pediatrician, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and a general psychiatrist. She graciously agreed to be interviewed on the subject of human trafficking. She discusses warning signs, next steps, resources and actions any of us can take to limit or mitigate the perpetuation of this abhorrent industry.
We talk about the ICJ case against Israel, the attacks on Yemen and the Iowa Caucus.
RIP: Gonzalo Lira
We talk about the legacy of January 6, ballot exclusion and mutual defense of the Philippines.
For the final episode of 2023, we discuss Santos, Menendez, Trump and Biden and the increasingly obvious: Government is a private club...
Alternative title for the 200th episode spectacular: "Alcohol Is the Devil". With special guests GI Greg and Bad News Brandon, we discuss a range of topics from censorship to the appeal of socialism to youngsters and then degrade into... something.
A short trip review followed by an assault on free speech.... Or an assault on an assault on free speech.
We talk about the deterioration of the healthcare field, lack of personal responsibility, foreign policy issues and the Republican debate.
Why would you want to be a libertarian? Why would you vote libertarian, if you're not a libertarian?
SCotUS will hear government censorship case. Net Neutrality is coming back. Some Congressmen try to get Assange released. There's a new Speaker, so government can get back to its rotten business, and stuff is still happening in the Middle East.
First birds: They're too smart. Then McCarthy, Haiti, RFKJ and Newsom. We finish with some weird trans fight.
Student loan repayments restart next month. Assange may finally be freed. Immigration is still creating problems, and Canadians need a history lesson.
Real and fake science, the nature of rights, oaths and compacts and probably some other stuff, too, all discussed by your hosts.
We start with the emergency response in Hawai'i, before shifting to the new health hysteria. We close on some soft power flexes by the US overseas.
We switch gears and discuss the Biden legal issues, and we finish on the myth of the gender wage gap.
We start with the 3rd and 4th Amendments and shift to Trump's legal troubles. We close with good and bad diplomacy with Iran.
A rare guest this week on The Liberty Mic. We share an informative interview with a potential LP PotUS nominee, Mike ter Maat. The bulk of the discussion centers around law enforcement and foreign policy, but there is plenty here for everyone.
We discuss the Second Amendment and then some foreign policy news, closing on a frightening domestic policy proposal.
Back from a break and back to our roots with an episode discussing the First Amendment, the nature of rights and the drawbacks of democracy.
A little liberty celebration as we review and opine on the recent Supreme Court opinions.
We cover several foreign policy developments and then speculate wildly on the roots of violence in our culture.
Rest in peace Daniel Ellsberg. We talk about the Doomsday Machine, legal troubles, espionage and a doggy chew toy.
Dirty spending secrets, more strife in sandy sites and the worst Secretary of State in nearly a century are our topics for tonight.
China, the West, rise and fall of empires and humanity. We're on expansive topics for this one.
We seek a solution to the immigration problem, mostly just exposing additional problems (including The Iceball Effect). To end, we switch to some foreign policy news, with a brief interlude about giant US debt.
A schizophrenic episode with discussions on social media, RFKJ and immigration. And, of course, the explanation of 'The Iceball Effect.'
Media on the media and media in the media and media about media. Then, a story you may not have heard.
What role does the media serve in the United States? Is it the bulwark against government corruption, or is it another investigative agency for the government? We, also, give a brief history of the Maidan coup.
We provide new information from the RESTRICT Act. We also discuss the legality of lies and the prudence of economic warfare. We end with gay beer.
Battling the elements to recap the Alabama Libertarian Convention and discuss the special interests at the heart of the TikTok bill and the AI development moratorium. We, also, discuss the state of the justice system and where it may go.
We're still here, and we've been saving up topics. A couple of big ones are represented, like China and an imminent banking collapse; but we talk about several other things, too. Chances are, if you're interested, we mentioned it.
Can you trust your government... about anything? We tell war stories, and it's a train wreck.
This one's a solo from Michael. Starting with New Start and a quick overview of the nuclear treaties, there's a transition to a brief history of the lies and misperceptions of the Vietnam war arising from the US government and their stenographers in the mainstream media comprising the balance of the episode.
We dissect the big brains talking about the mysterious virus and (apparently) only treatment and the big brains planning Ukraine's war.
Fauci's appearance on CBS and young athlete deaths warm up the podcast tonight. We close with the libertarian argument for UBI - then, spend a little time tearing it down.
Talk of early consumer protection laws gives way to the chaos in the House and future congressional liars. We point out the real dangerous misinformation and close with the MIC's sponsorship of a recent party at the Ukrainian embassy in DC.
We re-assess our opinions on the Griner trade. We address machines taking jobs away. We react to the Twitter File revelations, and we end with part 1 of Hell in Haiti.
We start with US-Russia negotiations and Ukrainian attacks in Russia. We transition into unions, contracts and individual rights. We finish with a discussion of where the Libertarian Party may be going and prospects for a free future.
We're back to criticizing the media we usually criticize this week, particularly the critics. We review years of lies and coercion before the midterm elections and discuss amnesty for immorality.
Now for something a little different, as we spend an hour critiquing modern media, but not the media we usually critique.
This is our open mic podcast with no notes or plan. We talk about AOC, Biden, Ukraine, socialism and the market.
Despite suffering a vicious moth attack, your hosts are still able to discern it's not left or right but the size of the boot that matters.
If it's immoral to use the force of government to impose your position on others, can the position you wish to impose be moral? Not in my backyard! Also, drugs, pipes and pushers...
If it's immoral to use the force of government to impose your position on others, can the position you wish to impose be moral? Not in my backyard! Also, drugs, pipes and pushers...
Have we ever explained why taxation is theft? We don't think so, so here it is concisely... well, maybe not concise. Actually, it would have to be, because here's the moral philosophy of libertarianism in a single podcast. Also, we update the Russia-Ukraine situation.
Have we ever explained why taxation is theft? We don't think so, so here it is concisely... well, maybe not concise. Actually, it would have to be, because here's the moral philosophy of libertarianism in a single podcast. Also, we update the Russia-Ukraine situation.
Your hosts discuss the legacies of 9/11 and provide an update on the goings-on in Ukraine.
Your hosts discuss the legacies of 9/11 and provide an update on the goings-on in Ukraine.
We discuss extremism in the US, the dangers of democracy and fear of capitalism and government.
We discuss extremism in the US, the dangers of democracy and fear of capitalism and government.
We're revising our college plans, live, on air; and we reassess some of our previous contracts.
A lot of topics in this episode: We start with a continuation of last week's discussion of people's market misunderstandings and transition into the Student Loan issues. We spend little time on a couple of political figures soon to be retired, before asking unasked questions about the pox. We finish with energy.
Are politicians evil or just stupid? We talk about Cheney, Trump, previous Presidents and others. Then, we shift gears to explore why some people feel entitled to other people's property and why a free market is the answer, rather than the problem.
The feds are turning up the heat on Donald Trump, Alex Jones and sending a smoke signal to all critics and contrarians.
Self-contradictory acts of congress, thermonuclear chicken and disgraceful drone bombing are the topics of the week.
More is revealed by Drs. Birx and Fauci. Nadler has a transparent moment. All of this is insulting to the average American, but there may be blue skies ahead.
We're now, officially, two old men ranting; and in this episode we rant about self-ownership, food crises, energy crises and other crises.
A little gun control and immigration to start, but we quickly move to a future history fantasy. We spend the balance discussing the end of the American Century proclaimed by Harper's and the beginning of it called for by Life.
This year's Fourth of July special celebrates the Colonies' secession from the British Empire and wonders aloud if similar circumstances prevail today. As we live under the largest government in world history, is the curtailing of the legislative authority of government agencies another reason to celebrate?
End US support for the War in Yemen. Also, we discuss recent Supreme Court opinions and the January 6 abortion.
Pandemic treaties, price fixing and the Defense Production Act... Also, we're a step closer to dispensing with the illusion of press freedom.
We finally get around to taking on the gun lobby. Michael delivers his review of the Libertarian Party Convention; and we have our final word on abortion, closing on what typifies libertarianism.
So many topics, so little time - Supreme Court, Disinformation Governance Board, Russia-Ukraine, education and economics.
Our kitchen table discussion about why people would make better decisions with less government, how slavery is bad, why you wouldn't like Liberty Larry when he's sugar-free and Russian killing machines.
The promised "Slapgate" update... and some other hot topics, as we transition into a more inclusive podcast.
More support for 2A in Alabama, and law enforcement concerns about your Constitutionally-protected freedoms. The we shift to war: What is it good for? Absolutely nothing! We say it, again.
Opening with a brief review of Biden's State of the Union, we quickly transition to the US' economic war on Russia and the real purpose of the Bill of Rights. We close on a discussion of empire and determine that there may be something to that proverb that pride comes before the fall.
There's a little bit of Libertarian Party state convention coverage to start. That rolls into the advice Michael gave a candidate, and the balance is spent on understanding.
The Ukraine crisis, more history, insight and commentary. We discuss who stands to benefit, principles of self-government and why the US is supporting the wrong side in both Ukraine and Canada.
If you subscribe to the multiverse theory, you know there are an infinite number of universes out there where the pandemic was managed very differently. We describe one such world.
We have a new assessment on the possibility of Russia invading Ukraine... sort of. We discuss how much the US government cares about you -- and people, in general. Most of the episode, though, is devoted to an examination of an exchange between AP Journalist, Matt Lee and Ned Price, spokesliar for the State Department.
Does the government use its coercive power purely to protect revenue for US corporations? Are they willing to risk your health for the same reason? Is it ironic for the Executive to make appointments based on gender and ethnic background to the body that overturned the Civil Rights Act? Finally, are Canadian truckers the heroes we want or need?
It turns out that Michael's dentist doesn't watch the news, so for him and all those like him, we give a primer on Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia, US and NATO involvement. There's a lot, so this may be Part 1. We shall see.
We know it's been awhile, but this isn't the declared end of the podcast, rather the pandemic. Michael tells you you're free to return to normal life on this solo episode.
We have an old narrative, an untold narrative and a shifting narrative to discuss this evening. There's also some history and a little bit of I-told-you-so.
We cover a potential deterrent to corruption, a report of corruption, a report of not-officially-corruption and then, in a sense, some more corruption.
We assess Kirby's statements about disciplining the people responsible for the Afghan family drone bombing. We, also, talk about patriotism and its relation to the news item of the year. We close with a discussion of holiday traffic stops and an impromptu debate between the hosts. Merry Christmas, everyone!
We start with more fantasy sports than you probably want, but we transition to two more big, quiet trials that are finishing. We discuss US rivals and the current saber-rattling; and we finish with Assange, Manning, Kiriakou, Hale and all the other whistleblowers for government crime and corruption prosecuted by the US government, while the criminals go free.
Whiskey to start, and that evolves into a discussion of citizen law enforcement and personal risk assessment. Then, can you impose your risk limitations on others? We close on some economic discussion minted from the CPC's imposition on Tencent.
We discuss the two well-publicized trials which recently concluded and their relations to race in the US. We, also, throw in a little political news and some health stuff to close.
All the world's a stage, and we continue to play our parts. Perhaps it's time to start questioning the Director, doubting the playwright or challenging the audience before we exit the stage. Meanwhile, the next stage of authoritarianism has been reached in Europe.
How do you honor veterans as an anti-war libertarian? We have some suggestions, but they don't involve supporting the Pentagon. There's an update on drone bombing as well as OSHA rules. Then, we discuss the Pfizer testing fiasco; and we end on some interesting general discussion.
A battle has been won in the fight over education. Fights continue over inflation and the global economy. Unrelated: It's important to learn how to use a firearm safely.
We continue on the theme of the last episode with government overreach, blatant power grabs and assumption of Constitutional powers that aren't in the Constitution.
When is a whistleblower a whistleblower and when is a whistleblower a traitor? Is the Insta hype really about protecting your children, and who really makes the rules here anyway?
Somehow, immigration is an issue, even under a new President. We discuss pros and cons, while thousands huddle under a bridge in southern Texas. We address the drone wars in the context of the US' final offensive act in Afghanistan; and we close with war powers and the dangers of an independent military.
There's a mutiny against the Biden mandates, while we discuss legal precedent and Constitutional reality. There's, also, the rationing of the Regeneron therapy. We finish with a question of what does government really do for you and where the reptile brain comes in.
One small hobble for an old man, one giant leap towards fascism, as Biden announces plans to control who businesses hire and what requirements they make for employment. Also, the effects of money and emergency in government.
More on the probable/possible end of the Afghanistan War, disease regimes, lack of compassion and empathy in America and even some tips on how to avoid a ticket. We close with a discussion of today's suicide bombings in Kabul and why it's still the right decision to leave.
Bookended by Scott Horton, Michael and Liberty Larry discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal, domestic terrorism and more.
The Founding Fathers were afraid of democracy and created a constitutional republic. Michael discusses some of the dangers of democracy and making all rights subordinate to the vote.
We illustrate the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle of libertarianism. You cannot know both our position and our direction. We try to clear up as much as we can.
We tell a story, an American horror story, if you will. It's a good one. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You may throw your phone or computer out the window.
We discuss the major media obstinance about leaving Afghanistan, a few issues where Biden is saying the right things and a few issues where the government is doing the wrong things.
RIP John McAfee. After that, this is kind of a stream of consciousness podcast, where we talk about taxes, rent, sanctions and more.
The Biden-Putin meeting in Geneva is the big news for the week. It can be generously called successful, at least on the most important issue the two countries face. There's some background provided on public healthcare administration and the hidden conflict with healthcare professionals. And, finally, Victoria's Secret enters the culture wars.
A monologue episode from Michael about the self-interest of politicians and bureaucrats and the push-and-pull for power between social media and governments.
Fauci's e-mails say, 'Those guys at "The Liberty Mic" have been telling the truth of it for over a year.' (Paraphrasing, of course, according to the Mueller Report.) We connect governments' support of big pharma with governments' support of big banking, leading to a discussion of the origins of paper money in the West and the debasement of currency.
From China to the depths of the oceans to interstellar space and right into every human heart - we cover it all in this episode. It's a question of origins for genetic code to a question of destination (where does your money go after the government takes it from you?).
We provide an update on Israel, expose Nikki Haley's lies to Dave Rubin and some "untruths" from the healthcare leadership in our own country.
We discuss the situation for Palestinians in Israel, including the establishment of the state of Israel and the current violence. There is a brief interlude for a discussion of prices and profit motive with the backdrop of the pipeline issues. Finally, we finish with the New American Temple, High Priest Fauci and the vaccine sacrament.
We start with a fact check of Biden's SotU, such as it was, and a reminder we're playing with a big ball of fire in Ukraine. We move on to a discussion of big pharma, government, media and the historical fact that whatever they're saying to do, you should do the opposite.
Our verdict on The Verdict, the divide and conquer strategy of the elite and the lack of education in the public.
This episode abounds with profound political prognostications. Well, they may not be profound, but that sounds better than 'predictable predictions.' We review the potential for an Afghan withdrawal, war with China and Black Sea aggression. Then, we finish with courts, trials, doctrines and precedents, including some prophecy.
We start with the weather, just to ease into things. We assess the White House's 'actions' on reducing gun violence. We include what we believe to be the real purpose of these very minor 'actions.' We make sure everyone realizes there was an Executive Order published today to reassess the Supreme Court. Then, we close on a decision this week from the European Court of Human Rights which could foreseeably affect your children in the future.
We recorded on April 2nd, because this is no joke! After a brief report of Michael's fight with his local homeowner's association and Biden's first "press conference," which are of roughly equal import, we settle into passionate argument against the vaccine passport. This is a slippery slope we're ready to die on.
The now award-winning The Liberty Mic podcast, returns from a fun and successful Alabama LP convention to get back to delivering the message you all want to here. We spend a little time on the advantages of free markets before plunging into the Biden foreign policy bungles, and the clever retorts from our "adversaries."
Is everyone ready to admit the military has significant influence on the lives of average Americans, yet? If not, we're here all week. Independence Day is approaching and may be its own litmus test for whether it means anything. What may a libertarian in an influential position do? There was no real agenda for this week, so we wandered a bit.
We're for free markets and privatization, but not how the officials use these terms. We explain why. We also ask why we need government to protect us or why anyone but ourselves are responsible for our actions? There's a brief foray into Covid vaccines, and we finish with wokism vs. individualism. Guess which side we're on.
We start with a little discussion of the stimuli and who they're really benefitting. Then, we walk a path from Cornel West through Israel-Palestine, to Iraq and Iran and finally back to Biden. We close with a long discussion of the Orwellian future we may be facing, if we don't start pushing back against our government.
Sorry for the unplanned break, everyone; but we're back, baby! Two main topics for this episode: The economics of the Gamestop stock saga, crypto currency and the Federal Reserve and Marjorie Taylor Greene, domestic violent extremists and the persecution of the American right and radical left (or anyone outside of the mainstream).
Post-partum depression sets in after the birth of this New Era. We discuss the souring of the economy, environmental threats and the pervasive sickness.
After Biden's calls for unity to an empty Wall... er, Mall, Biden went to the White House to revoke everything from the previous administration. We review those orders, discuss the broadening of meaning for words, like "terrorist" and "incitement." We close with an odd story of mariner hate speech.
We finally do our 2020 wrap after discussing the Governator, social media bans and more impeachment. We also offer our thoughts on how the Libertarian Party could draw from the Trump movement.
Without someone to keep him out of trouble, Michael sets himself up as an enemy of the state in this episode. First, he discusses the Assange extradition. Then, he closes with talks about the capital protests, perhaps not condemning them in the way you might expect.
After an unfortunate break, Michael returns with guest co-host G.I. Greg to discuss Biden's foreign policy team, Trump's pardons (and lack of) and the prospects of secession for dissatisfied states.
Michael is on his own this time and starts with a couple of comparative examples illustrating the idea that governments' primary job is to protect themselves. There is discussion of France's global security bill and compulsory vaccination, as well as what you're consenting to with a Health Pass. There's also an anecdote about what the pandemic panic is doing to people.
More election lunacy, but don't worry. We move past it pretty quickly, shifting to predictions for the last couple of months of Trump's Presidency and the beginnings of the Biden administration, focusing on foreign policy prospects. We close with some observations of the continuing Covid craziness.
The post-election but pre-resolution special with your hosts discussing prospects for armed revolution and the difference between power and authority. But wait! There's less. Has the meaning of protection from government changed? Why are there social justice libertarians, and who has infiltrated The Intercept?
We briefly review the last debate, spending some time on foreign policy, domestic economy and health. We do a rundown of Trump and Biden, and here's our prediction for election day. HEADLINE: Government Wins Election Again!
Lots to cover this week: the CCP and the NBA, Social media and intelligence, Biden business, Trump taxes. We also reflect on the Breonna Taylor and Ryan Whitaker cases and finish with some review of the trade war with China and sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. It's an adventure!
The VP debate, the Russiagate hoax (yes, still) and the e-mail debacle. Plus, is the US a sexist, racist country? Inquiring minds want to know.
We review the Jerry Springer-style debate and filter out the signal from the noise. We close on a couple of international stories that allow us to point out some universal truths. In other words, this podcast is a path to enlightenment.
We start with war stories and proceed to address the "Broken Window Fallacy". We briefly discuss the US Supreme Court's purpose, limitations and expectations and break or inflate the hearts of all Americans. We finish on a reasonable criticism of local law enforcement.
Within these pages you'll find our review of the RNC speeches, from malarkey memes to the less hawkish performances and propaganda. So take a knee as you salute the flag and enjoy the show.
We took a break at the wrong time. We run a little long trying to catch up; but we cover the DNC speeches, a little foreign policy, some shootings and terrible media.
Public vs. Private. That's all there is to say. Well, except what we actually said. Listen and see.
Are you prepared to lead your children though duck-and-cover drills at home? Also, the Democrat VP has finally been announced.
We (whatever the opposite of) celebrate a diamond anniversary, discuss the Tik Tok cronyism and a modern siege threat in California.
Everyone wants their drugs cheaper, right? We discuss whether Trump's recent Executive Orders will get you what you want. Then we discuss why the stock market casino is the only game in town if you want a return on idle money.
Using the Portland debacle as a jumping off point, we discuss government authority, the tyranny of the uninformed, democratic devotion and the fallacy of white privilege.
We do our own "lessons learned" assessment of the government response to SARS-CoV-2. SPOILER: We determine that there's nothing government can do to prevent the spread of any virus. And we outline some of the unforeseen consequences of the lock-downs.
Fourth of July Special!!! Government thought control, media thought control and probably some other kind of thought control, too. Michael's on his own for the holiday, starting with an anecdote about self-righteous progressives. Then, he moves to a more serious discussion of the Russian bounty scandal and finishes with a rant about why the government-sponsored student loan racket is not capitalism.
We finally address the Justice Department dropping the charge against General Michael Flynn, after a clear and concise summary of the topic of last week's podcast. We finish with some criminal justice criticism based on the Flynn investigation, including why innocent people plead guilty and why you should be able to lie to whomever you want.
Tons of valuable information in this episode, including how we're different and why we're always right. Also, when did everything become violence except for violence?
We address tyrannical aspects of cancel culture, ask if buildings really do matter and propose defunding the government.
Everyone's messing up this period of reduced stability, so we offer some friendly suggestions to both sides. We also offer up some steps toward a solution. Then, we upset everyone by challenging the notion that this is about racism. Don't let the government and media fool you into persisting with this fantasy that we should be fighting each other. It's us versus them; we gotta get together!
Episode 50! (Which we didn't realize until after the recording.) Police in the police state. Venezuela and Iran in trouble for dealing with each other (with no one else to deal with but China and Russia). China's also in trouble. Can't stop talking about SARS-CoV-2, because it's everywhere. Scary, "ooh." But new CDC data reduces mortality. And Trump finally tweeted something someone didn't like.
The gang's all here, finally, as we review the Libertarian Party Presidential candidate, Dr. Jo Jorgensen; and we discuss what kind of candidate's message will resonate with voters. We also talk about a few other things.
Back to the beginning with happenings in Venezuela, giving a short reprieve before spending most of the episode on coronavirus tangents: intervention, treatments, economics and perspective. Happy Mother's Day, everyone!
After starting with a completely inane anecdote, Michael dives into the numbers -- all kinds of numbers: unemployment, mortality and virus studies. Then, he addresses his concerns over where some authorities believe rights originate, and he gives the right answer.
Another solo episode as nature's taking over. People are being arrested for being out alone. The First Amendment's being completely ignored, and it's the first one! Mostly, though, economic talk: Prices aren't arbitrary; where do they come from?
Another solo episode from Michael where he talks about how the media and government have built up a level of distrust over decades of sensationalizing or outright lying. He attacks the nationwide imprisonment of people in their homes and draws parallels to another occupation where you weren't allowed to leave your residence. He discusses free market alternatives to the government-enforced shutdown of business, and finally ends with the inconsistent reactions toward North Korea and Iran in the wake of the coronavirus.
Michael is flying solo on this episode but, while self-quarantined, still trying to fight the virus fears. He maintains that, rather than the virus, government overreach and economic fallout are the real dangers. Michael explains why the stimulus of industry bailouts, personal tax refunds and credit expansion should be replaced by cutting regulation, business taxes and tariffs.
Russia, Russia, Russia to start. Then we move to the coronavirus scare and try to scare you about something else. We end with why Modern Monetary Theory is stupid and explain how an economy really works.
We interviewed Michael Maharrey of the Tenth Amendment Center at the Libertarian Party of Alabama's convention last weekend. We cover a range of topics from the surveillance state to the role of the LP to the coronavirus and more. Enjoy!
After a hiatus due to the plague (I'm feeling much better, thanks), we return with the "Road Special." We discuss the various Libertarian candidates for President, the value of radicals to the liberty movement and some current events. (Apologies for the sound quality.)
Barr and Bloomberg and crazy things non-libertarians say. Have you ever wondered why socialism doesn't work? We've got the answer, right here. Well, we're just telling you what the Austrian economists said decades ago, but it's worth repeating. Of course, we weren't in that room with Bloomberg at Oxford; so we lack a nuanced understanding....
We finally enter the political arena and review the notable candidates and their policies.
Michael's lack of interest in impeachment leads to a discussion of US involvement in Ukraine since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. We cover Nuland's machinations in 2014 and the Orange Revolution a decade prior. Also, why might Russia feel threatened? We close on a discussion of the recently unveiled "Deal of the Century," a title the Israelis may agree with and the why the Palestinians believe they left the "Deal of the Century" in another folder.
Let's review: Impeachment is still happening. Virginia happened. California contractors are becoming employees or unemployed. We answer at least eight false or misleading statements in Trump's Iran speech. Then, we answer several more of Netanyahu's false or misleading statements on the same subject. Finally, we offer tips on how to shut down a socialist.
It's a potpourri podcast starting with a domestic disturbance in Virginia and moving abruptly to the OPCW scandal, which we're betting you've heard very little about. We hit on the esoteric topic of how the lines in the sand became war-worthy and move to the single biggest and pointless topic: the Trump impeachment. Finally, we discuss who qualifies as a terrorist and why the US government should be careful about their definitions, and we finish on the French pension protests. And a big thanks to our longtime friend who provided the music but wished to remain anonymous.
More talk about Iran and the prospects for a proxy war and more. Beware the excuses for domestic tyranny. It turns out that at least one time a good guy with a gun stopped a bad guy with a gun. Someone alert the media!
We open with a brief criticism of the US punitive, rather than justice, system. We recap our top stories of 2019, and we finish with a new escalation in Iraq.
We're back for more crazy conundrums of libertarian thought, including some disagreement between your hosts, on topics ranging from substance restrictions, substance requirements and a specific kind of protectionism.
We add our pennies to the review of the "significant errors" in the FBI's FISA applications, make wild accusations about Comey's motivations, indict multiple Presidents and make predictions about future impeachments. Then, we turn to predicting the beginnings of the next civil war as the people of Virginia and their government duel over who gets to bear arms. There was going to be other stuff, but we didn't get there.
Something that more people should be talking about, something that people are talking about (but they're talking about the wrong thing) and something that people aren't talking about enough. Oh, and there's a new NDAA.
With the COP 25 going on in Madrid, we couldn't resist spending some time on climate change. The NATO conference in London was our obvious next stop. Then we got lost between the US-Mexican border and the Middle East, and we finally found our way back to DC and the impeachment fiasco. In summary, we took the scenic route from climate catastrophe to impeachment catastrophe.
The Patriot Act was extended on the back of a bill that increases government spending... again. Gotta keep that impeachment going. A new paradigm for political discussion is proffered. We address protests about public nudity and government invasions of your home before finishing on protests about government and US invasions of your country.
Is it satire if it's absolutely true? We cover a brief series of events involving a miscarriage of justice - always in favor of The State. Tune in to see how your government has lied to you about their criminal acts for decades and then prosecuted the people who exposed their criminality.