We will begin hosting daily shows around the coronavirus pandemic. We begin with Chris Spangle, Harry Price and Rhinehold reviewing all that has happened in the last few days. We give many reasons we need to be leaders in our communities given the lack of leadership elsewhere. We also give reasons why this temporary change in our lives can be a benefit. Video: https://youtu.be/nAw55mvxMwo Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See the new website - https://wearelibe...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Chris Spangle talks to Fiona Harrigan and Jakob Puckett about libertarian solutions to climate change and energy policy. Enis wrote in and asked: There has been one thing that has been bugging me quite a lot though; how would climate change and pollution get tackled in a libertarian society? While most current governments are not great at it either, ideas such as carbon tax actually make a lot of sense. That could in fact encourage people to invest more in clean energies, which are actually more...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Chris Spangle spoke to high school students in a session at the Indiana Association of High School Broadcasters about podcasting. What are the elements of a great podcast? Listen in as he talks about the lessons he's learned over a 15 year career in radio, podcasting, politics, and digital media. This is a good listen for anyone thinking of a career in the creative arts of any kind or those considering launching a podcast. Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-are-libertarians See ...
Mar 09, 2020•53 min
The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Joe Biden's amazing resurgence to the nomination, Bloomberg's collapse, Bernie's future, Warren's failure, the political aspects of COVID-19, ending daylight saving time, and a Jones Act update. Video - https://youtu.be/x2L7ixyhpV8 Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/ Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.l...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Today is the eighth anniversary of WAL, and we have a ton of new changes! If you're new to We Are Libertarians, we start with a little history. Then we discuss our new branding changes, Patreon changes, and the launch of a new store! This is a good starting point if you're just finding the podcast. See the new Patreon changes here - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians Visit our website to see the new logo - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/we-...
Mar 08, 2020•30 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns answer the following questions fro Jeff Bennett in another installment of The Path To Libertarianism Q&A. 00:23:09 - in a Libertarian Utopia how does policing work or how are major crimes (murder, grand theft) handled? Is policing centralized or multiple entities more like private security? If it is separate entities how does punishment work? 00:45:24 - going off of the Survival of the Fittest convo, how do Libertarians avoid “the rich g...
Mar 04, 2020•2 hr 34 min
Headlines across the world are warning of a pandemic due to the coronavirus. Sports associations are canceling games. Costcos have empty shelves. Chris Spangle talks to Reason Foundation policy analyst Satyajeet Marar about COVID-19. What is the virus and should we be worried? How has the spread of the disease affected global economies? Tune in to learn more. Follow Satyajeet Marar: https://twitter.com/MisterJeeT Satyajeet Marar's Bio: https://www.young-voices.com/advocate/satyajeet-marar/ Suppo...
Mar 04, 2020•24 min
Former WAL co-host Joe Ruiz joins Chris Spangle to talk about his Rhymer/Educator Project. Joe always dreamed of creating music, and a student encouraged him to pursue his passion. The school teacher then organized a school project that funded both an entire album and charity. Listen to his album on Spotify and see him on March 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (https://www.facebook.com/events/2553569098252087/). Find out more at https://www.rhymereducator.com/. Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.c...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Levie Rainey discuss the race for the nomination in the Democratic Party and how it works. What is a delegate? How do candidates collect them? What is Super Tuesday? Can Hillary still run? Can Bernie beat Trump? Is Biden done? We answer all of these questions and more. Video - https://youtu.be/z-F64MMPhf8 Subscribe to the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/yS3Y-sjD Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians Get The Libertarian Aurora email - http...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min
The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we recap the most recent Democratic debates, the Nevada Caucus results, and the future of the Democratic primary. 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/ Video - https://youtu.be/aFcW-Z_qP1k Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more ...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Ryan Lindsey is the editor of our magazine, the WAL Reader and speaks to Chris Spangle. Ryan grew up in a conservative home, but his Christian values over time have refocused his political views. He is a libertarian that leans left, is mainly concerned with social justice, noninterventionism, and open borders. He even says that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a lot of good things to say. We examine how and what he believes and why. Get WAL Reader now - https://walreader.com/ Video - https://youtu.b...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Adam is new to libertarianism and has some questions about politics and philosophy. Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns field his questions. If you'd like to join us to ask questions, please contact us at editor@wearelibertarians.com. Is Libertarianism About Survival of the Fittest? - 00:24:55 How Would Libertarians Fight Systemic Racism? - 00:45:33 How Would We Deal With Bad Neighbors? - 01:20:11 What Does A Libertarian Do When In Elected Office? - 01:35:34 What Does Libertar...
Feb 12, 2020•2 hr 27 min
Chris Spangle and Rhinehold go old-school WAL. We cover a bunch of topics with no notes over 2 1/2 hours. What happened in Iowa? We debate online-voting. We cover the State of the Union, the coronavirus, Vermin Supreme supposedly leading the race in the LP, examine the origin of a fake controversy surrounding J-Lo and the halftime show in the Super Bowl, and we end by talking about the end of impeachment and what it means for our republic. Show Title Coronavirus - 00:7:20 Super Bowl Halftime "Co...
Feb 06, 2020•2 hr 36 min
Vice President of Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks Jason Pye shares his journey from a southern Republican to a libertarian that is enacting policy through Congress. Jason talks about the impact of his blogging career on his future, and his job lobbying Congress for Freedomworks. Website - http://www.freedomworks.org/content/jason-pye Twitter - https://twitter.com/pye Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/dhnxgn Podcast - http://www.freedomworks.org/tag/pardon-disruption Video - https://youtu.be/Wl...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss recent events in Trump's impeachment. Spangle hasn't paid much attention so Rhinehold explains the basics. Sen. Tim Kaine has introduced a bill to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran so they break down the growth of the President's war powers by discussing the War Powers Act and the AUMF. Time Stamps: 00:09:26 - Impeachment Update 00:47:55 - Overview of Presidential War Powers 00:53:20 - War Powers Resolution 01:02:02 - AUMF 01:1...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 31 min
I am now hosting a local radio show on Indianapolis radio. It is called Now Hear This and it airs weekend mornings on Q95 and WNDE. Subscribe now! http://www.nowhearthisindy.com/. This is the first episode and features libertarian Rupert Boneham who runs Rupert's Kids. He was also the 2012 Gubernatorial candidate for the Libertarian Party of Indiana and a contestant on Survivor. Rupert Boneham of Rupert's Kids (and Survivor) discusses his program's efforts to help empower young men and women tha...
Jan 17, 2020•32 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the 18 years of lies told by the US Government and media about the war in Afghanistan. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Afghan-Papers.pdf Time Stamps 00:15:27 - Afghan Papers Overview 00:29:01 - Lies By Government Officials 01:05:35 - Lies by the Media Donate to the Logo Redesign - http://paypal.me/wearelibertarians WAL Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/werlibertarians/videos Recommended Books Weapons of Mass Dec...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 50 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold explain the full picture of the death of Iranian General Qassam Soleimani. We answer several questions, including: 00:18:49 - Who was Qassam Soleimani? 00:38:54 - How did he die? 00:49:24 - Is America safer because he is dead? 00:1:22:20 - Will there be another world war? 01:34:28 - Listener questions Resources and Links: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Soleimani.pdf Video: https://youtu.be/AvslfS_kYdY Contribute to the new logo:...
Jan 08, 2020•2 hr 33 min
Chris Spangle talks to Tom LoBianco, author of Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House. With impeachment in motion, they examine the career and character of the sitting Vice President. Video - https://youtu.be/vW-l9vYfbn4 Tom's Website - https://tomlobianco.com/ Amazon Link - https://www.amazon.com/Piety-Power-Pence-Taking-White-ebook Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomlobianco Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 28 min
The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we explore President Trump undercutting his own scientists, impeachment and the attack on Iran's top general. Video: https://youtu.be/aIKw56-hZpE 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@wearelibertarians.com...
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Tricia Stuart discuss the recent Office of the Inspector General report on FISA court abuses carried out by the FBI against Carter Page, an adviser to the Trump campaign in 2016. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/OIG-Report.pdf Time Stamps: 00:34:36 - OIG Report Details 01:19:28 - Media Bias Around the Report Video: https://youtu.be/73F9UDGXV64 Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Chris Spangle and Rhinehold debate the newly filed Articles of Impeachment against Donald Trump. Time Stamps 00:18:45 - Debating Impeachment 01:07:15 - Reading the Articles of Impeachment 01:21:27 - Overview of Impeachment Process Impeachment series: 333: History of Impeachment - https://wal.fireside.fm/488 375: Trump's Call with Ukraine and Impeachment - https://wal.fireside.fm/675 377: The Swamp Explained - Is Impeachment Really Worth It? - https://wal.fireside.fm/677 Show Notes: Read the Arti...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold finish breaking down Elizabeth Warren's detailed Medicare for All plan. This episode focuses on how she'd pay for it. The first episode focuses on how it would operate, and can be found here: https://wearelibertarians.com/wal-376-elizabeth-warrens-medicare-for-all-plan-part-1/ Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Warren-Health-Care-Plan.pdf Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Show Update 00:28:16 - Overview of Medicare for All Politic...
Dec 07, 2019•1 hr 50 min
The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we open with a discussion on the importance of networking within the Swamp. Then we discuss the role of the "steady state" in Trump's impeachment. Rob shares his opinion on if removal is possible or necessary. Video - https://youtu.be/5aGHuregVgs Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/ Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://w...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss Elizabeth Warren's Medicare for All plan. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Warren-Health-Care-Plan.pdf 249: War with North Korea, CFPB, and Net Neutrality - https://wal.fireside.fm/354 CSS 3: Elizabeth Warren Wants to Save Capitalism By Destroying It - https://wal.fireside.fm/651 WAL Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Healthcare Debate - https://wal.fireside.fm/545 WAL Daily 18: Tough Questions- Is Healthca...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss President Trump's "perfect" phone call with the leader of Ukraine, if there was a quid pro quo, and if Trump is now screwed. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Ukraine_Impeachmentn.pdf 333: History of Impeachment - https://wal.fireside.fm/488 Trump Impeachment Inquiry: A Guide To Key People, Facts And Documents - https://www.npr.org/2019/10/28/771287237/trump-impeachment-inquiry-a-guide-to-key-people-facts-and-do...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 53 min
Al Jackson is a comedian and co-host on television's Daily Blast Live. He talks with Chis Spangle about beginning his comedy career, and what it took to become a professional in a difficult industry. Over the last few years, his approach to life has become more serious. He explains what led to his wanting more responsibility and less distraction. Get his podcast at https://www.alandfranktrytobeserious.com/. Visit his website here http://www.aljacksonlive.com/. Support We Are Libertarians with Ch...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss Trump's recent decision to shift troops in Syria to allow Turkey to invade Kurdish territory in Syria. Who are the Kurds? Was this a betrayal of a faithful ally? Is Trump acting without correctly? Are we pulling out of Syria? We answer all of these questions. Show Notes https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Kurds.pdf Time Stamps 00:14:07 - Overview of the Turk-Kurd Situation 00:41:57 - Who are the Kurds? 00:57:06 - Kurds and IS...
Oct 16, 2019•2 hr 15 min
While in Dallas, Chris Spangle took a tour of Dealey Plaza with Robin Brown of JFK Custom Tours. It was so entertaining, that he decided to invite Robin on the show to lay out what he believes happened on November 22, 1963. We spend a great deal of time discussing the rise of defense contractors and the CIA in the early days of the Cold War. Then Robin explains his theory on the why, how, and who of President John F. Kennedy's murder. Visit Robin's website at https://www.jfkcustomtours.com/. Dis...
Oct 07, 2019•3 hr 1 min
Comedian, actor, and podcaster Frank Caliendo joins Chris Spangle to discuss fame and its effect on society, how social media has changed comedy, and the complications of free speech in modern media. Get all of Frank's podcasts at https://www.frankpods.com/. Support We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 18 min
