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The Chris Spangle Show

We Are Libertarians
The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustain a free and thriving society. Join us to defend liberty, strengthen your community, and renew culture - one conversation at a time.
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Episodes

445: Path to Libertarianism - Fritz of the Fritzcast

Chris 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

Jul 01, 20201 hr 8 min

443: WAL Reacts - Driving While Black

Hodey 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

Jun 20, 202045 min

442: Seven Essential Criminal Justice and Policing Reforms

Chris 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.wikipedia...

Jun 17, 20202 hr 3 min

441: Understanding the Role of Police and Racial Issues

Chris 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

Jun 14, 20201 hr 21 min

440: Trump Derangement Syndrome Explained, Talking About Race

Chris 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 podca...

Jun 10, 20202 hr 23 min

439: Black Lives Matter Protests, Riots, Good Police and Criminal Cops, Trump Threatens Military Action on Americans

Chris 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 20202 hr 51 min

438: George Floyd Killing, White Privilege, Election Strategies and LP Candidates

Chris 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.store Supp...

May 28, 20201 hr 43 min

437: Jo Jorgensen Selected the Nominee, LNC Convention Update

Chris 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.patreon.c...

May 27, 20202 hr 41 min

436: Why Should People Leave the Two-Party System? Chris Spangle on the Kurmudgeons Podcast

Why 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 Patreon - https...

May 26, 20201 hr 15 min

435: John Monds, Candidate For President

With 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://wearelibertarians.st...

May 21, 202039 min

434: LP VP Candidate Spike Cohen on the Seriousness of the Vermin Supreme Campaign

Chris 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 us on ...

May 19, 20201 hr 9 min

433: The Shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, Systemic Racism, and the LNC Fumbles and Punts

The 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 Patreon - htt...

May 18, 20202 hr 12 min

New Show on the WAL Network: On the Run with Remso W. Martinez

This 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

May 18, 20204 min

LP Vice Presidential Debate: Spike Cohen, Larry Sharpe, Ken Armstrong

Jim 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

May 17, 202054 min

LP Presidential Debate 8: The Frontrunner Debate with Monds, Gray, and Jorgensen

With 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 We A...

May 17, 20202 hr 18 min

LP Presidential Debate 7: Lions of Liberty Debate with Hornberger, Supreme, Jorgensen, Kokesh, and Gray

Our 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 Spangle Learn m...

May 17, 20203 hr 4 min

LP Presidential Debate 6: Moderated by Matt Welch of Reason with Candidates: Hornberger, Gray, Jorgensen, Kokesh, and Monds

This 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 Cha...

May 17, 20202 hr 22 min

LP Presidential Debate 4: Behrman, Ellison, Robb, Kokesh and Vohra

The 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

May 14, 20202 hr 23 min

LP Presidential Debate 2: Hornberger, Monds, Jorgensen, Gray and Vermin Supreme

The 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

May 14, 20201 hr 59 min

LP Presidential Debate 1: Hornberger, Kokesh, Jorgensen, Gray and Whitney

The 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

May 14, 20202 hr 23 min

432: Town Hall with Judge Jim Gray and Larry Sharpe

Chris 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

May 14, 20201 hr 18 min

431: Justin Amash Interview with Chris Spangle as Guest Host on The Kris and Jessi Show

Justin 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

May 12, 20201 hr 7 min

430: COVID-19 - Policing the Pandemic - Violations of Civil Liberties During Coronavirus

Chris 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 marke...

May 11, 20201 hr 45 min

429: Joe Bishop-Henchman, Candidate for LP Chair and A Lawyer Suing the IRS

Joe 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 the sto...

May 08, 20201 hr 4 min

428: The Creed of the Freed - Hinduism with Suhag Shukla

Continuing 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/wearelibertari...

May 07, 20201 hr 12 min

427: COVID-19 - Critical Thinking Strategies During a Crisis, Why Do People Believe Conspiracies?

Chris 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 of econ...

May 06, 20202 hr 5 min
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