I recently moved downtown in Indianapolis and frequently walk by the home of Benjamin Harrison, who was the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. I became curious about the man and his time in office and looked into him, and he cared deeply about civics and what makes a community work well. Charlie Hyde is the President & CEO of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and he joins me to discuss his legacy as President, how he was shaped by his service in the Civil War, and ...
Oct 27, 2022•42 min
For the second year in a row, the life expectancy of Americans dropped sharply. While COVID played the larger role, Fentanyl contributed as well. Last year was a record year for overdose deaths with an estimated 107,622, CDC says, an increase of 15% from the previous year, and 70% of fatalities were from the synthetic opioid. Especially hard hit were communities of color. According to statnews.com, "Black Americans lost 0.7 years between 2020 to 2021, and American Indian and Native Americans saw...
Oct 24, 2022•28 min
Open enrollment season is upon us, and many people think they're stuck with expensive, crappy health insurance, and that just isn't the case. Matt Allen of Iconic Insurance joins me to discuss the good and bad of "Obamacare," or the Affordable Care Act, changes to the health insurance tax credit system in the inflation act, and inflation's impact on small business owners. Download his podcast How In The Health? Insurance Podcast - https://iconic.fireside.fm/ This episode is brought to you by Ico...
Oct 21, 2022•47 min
Last Columbus Day, I decided to learn more about the history of the man and the day celebrating him. Since then, I've visited historical sites in Santa Domingo in the Dominican Republic and San Juan in Puerto Rico. I read books and watched documentaries to gain a better perspective of who Columbus was. In this episode, I share what I've learned, beginning with the history of the day, who wants to change it (or not) and why, and then share a basic history of Columbus and his voyages. Links: Book ...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Over the last few months, my wife and I have experienced five miscarriages. We decided to be open about it because we need the support of friends and family, and we felt being open about it would contribute to the end of the stigma around losing a child. My guest Emma Ping of Selah’s Grace Ministries, started a nonprofit to do that same thing. Jennifer Kitzmiller of Indianapolis Arts Chorale also joins us to talk about their event Break the Silence: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness, a music...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr
You've likely seen the iconic logo of the Boys and Girls Clubs in your local area. Maggie Lewis, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, joins me to share how they transform kids' lives through after-school programs. Learn more at https://bgcindy.org/. Video https://youtu.be/NbE6O6rB-ZI Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance...
Oct 06, 2022•21 min
Here's the game plan: We will continue to put interviews in the Chris Spangle Show feed, but we are also bringing back the panel/research shows IN PERSON here. It's more fun than doing a show on Zoom allows. We will keep giving you short shows on the basics of current events AND classic WAL filled with friends sitting around the living room talking in-depth about politics with plenty of irreverence. We recorded this as we were building out the new Dolittle studios... Well, Kristi Avery and Sara ...
Oct 03, 2022•17 min
Yoezer Cassell is a junior at Covenant Christian High School. He won an internship with the Bank of America Student Leaders program, where he works at the Christamore House in Haughville, serving the economically disadvantaged. He shares what his service has taught him and how it prepares him to make a change not only in his local community but abroad. We are joined by Andy Crask, Bank of America Indianapolis market president, and Bailee Holt, a case manager at Christamore House Family & Com...
Sep 27, 2022•37 min
A person's private affairs, movements, thoughts, words, and choices are their own, and the state has no right to interfere in them. This is a foundational principle of libertarianism, and it is constantly under attack from governments and big businesses in a digital world. Leslie Corbly and I discuss the many complicated issues around privacy in 2022. Leslie Corbly is a Privacy Policy Analyst with the Libertas Institute in Lehi, Utah. She covers current events and affairs related to privacy from...
Sep 14, 2022•54 min
It's my birthday, and I felt like doing a podcast about why the death of Queen Elizabeth II makes us sad, a few lessons we can learn from her, the history of Vaudeville, carneys, and Elvis, as well as a fight with a cricket. The Quote from the Queen's Speech: https://www.facebook.com/chris.spangle/posts/pfbid031T7QRJEAraWXb4bshNsCUHeJFTBW9HScCJTNH3U5fu5xkmcSoyR5sMaiKCu7Fwxyl The birthday gift from Joshua Sexton: https://www.facebook.com/chris.spangle/posts/pfbid02KqL8DAc1xdZv5NV8q2FSoG6YPYM7gdR8...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Donna Oklak of the Meridian Foundation is passionate about innovation in the nonprofit space. She has created the Arago Honors Nonprofit Innovation Awards to grant of $10,000 to a nonprofit that breaks the molds of traditional systems. To show how that works, she and I speak to Kristi Mitchell of the Launch HOPE Foundation. Working with interns from Butler University that attend their business school, they form mentorships and give aid to young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds. Indy-...
Sep 06, 2022•45 min
The voices are Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, Chris Spangle, and Brian Nichols. We get a network update, a surprise visit by Aaron Ewert, and the Spangle Aldi anger is directly challenged by a buffet of groceries. Brian emceed a political rally, and a former Vice Presidential candidate found Spangle in a park. This is old school, wandering classic WAL network. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic In...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Why was it a big deal when Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan? Daniel Chang joins me to share why China and America are both competing for a tiny island off mainland China. Daniel Chang is a Political Science and Economics student from the University of South Florida. He worked as a congressional intern to Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12). He also is the head of international analysis at Politiks. He is a Young Voices Contributor. The ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Nonsense Over Taiwan Must End Now - https://elameric...
Sep 01, 2022•24 min
Brad Polumbo of Based Politics joins me to discuss the details of Joe Biden's debt cancelation. Brad counters some of the commonly held beliefs about this proposal and shares it if has a shot of passing the courts. Based Politics - https://www.based-politics.com/ Previous episode: What Will Happen if We Cancel Student Loan Debt? - https://www.chrisspangle.com/p/what-will-happen-if-we-cancel-student Video https://youtu.be/Zd6VrgxeFj8 Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete ar...
Aug 26, 2022•33 min
Like every other industry, the pandemic has dramatically impacted education. This is leading more parents to choose private education options instead of public schools. Cooper Conway is a National Voices Fellow at 50CAN and a Contributor at Young Voices, and joins me to discuss the current conversations in the educational reform movement. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percen...
Aug 25, 2022•24 min
The Biden Administration has recently invoked the Defense Production Act for a climate emergency. What does this mean? Jakob Puckett, an energy analyst and a Young Voices Contributor, joins me to explain this move and share some free-market ideas for combating climate change. Article - https://dailycaller.com/2022/07/27/opinion-bidens-disastrous-agenda-is-the-real-emergency-not-the-climate-puckett/ https://youtu.be/pNoJGzzdp9k Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives...
Aug 22, 2022•20 min
Have you heard of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act? I hadn't until I saw David B. McGarry's article in National Review. While intended to curb the power of big tech, the outcomes will be a privacy nightmare for consumers. David B. McGarry is a Consumer Choice Fellow with Young Voices. He’s a staunch defender of liberty and American institutions and writes extensively on privacy and tech policy. Consumer Choice Fellow Follow him on Twitter: @DAVIDBMCGARRY. The Bipartisan Antitrust Bi...
Aug 18, 2022•25 min
Most people don't consider Martin Van Buren a great President (he wasn't), but he still impacts our life daily. How? Gary Frankel joins me to discuss how the founder of the Democratic Party created modern politics. Gary Frankel is a graduate student at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service with a concentration in education policy and management. He is a graduate fellow at AIER, a Young Voices contributor, and Chalkboard Review’s breaking news reporter. You Shoul...
Aug 15, 2022•32 min
News broke last night that the FBI raided Mar-A-Lago, the residence of the former President of the United States. This is without precedent. So what happened? He pissed off the librarians. Rhinehold and I explain the Presidential Records Act, why he was raided, and what happens next for Donald Trump. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health ...
Aug 09, 2022•37 min
Ben Sledge served his country with distinction in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He joins me to reflect on his service in those wars and the moral injuries they caused, and the long struggle to overcome them upon his return home. He is the author of a new book titled "Where Cowards Go To Die." Buy the Book - https://amzn.to/3BLDdl1 Book Excerpt - https://townhall.com/columnists/benjaminsledge/2022/07/04/excerpt-the-struggles-veterans-face-when-returning-to-civilian-life-n2609666 Benjamin Sledge is a...
Aug 05, 2022•51 min
In 2020, Americans felt isolated, disconnected, and trapped in their houses. In some ways, this can mirror families' experiences with a child with a life-threatening illness. A Kid Again opens a bright spot in the month through fun and free adventures for their participants. Katie Pappas, the Executive Director of a Kid Again Indiana, and Caroline Jolie, the President of A Kid Again’s Indiana University club, join me to discuss the importance of building community through fun. Learn more at thei...
Aug 01, 2022•34 min
Jeff Maurer is running for Secretary of State in Indiana. He joins me to discuss how states can better protect their elections while restoring confidence in the electorate that their vote is accurately counted. Visit his website at MaurerForIndiana.com. Video - https://youtu.be/30dWhilU8JI Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for b...
Jul 27, 2022•41 min
The natural condition of human nature is that something must change, and lately, everyone has turned to politics to force societal changes. And yet, who believes that if their side won, they'd see a radical transformation? So what do we do when political and financial changes leave us disappointed and frustrated? Chris Spangle dives into his Serving Your Circle concept and talks about the courage to connect with others around you to make a real impact. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows...
Jul 18, 2022•59 min
Becky Moore was watching an episode of Oprah years ago and learned about Camp to Belong, an organization that gives foster care siblings a week together at camp. As a former foster kid herself, she decided to start her own chapter. She talks about life within foster care, what this week of camp means to the kids that attend, and how we can help their efforts. Learn more at https://www.camptobelongind.org. Click to check out their volunteer flyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Jul 15, 2022•49 min
Rob Quartel joins me again to continue our Swamp Explained series! We cover a lot since we haven't spoken in a while including the assassination of Japan's Abe, Abortion, the Gun Lobby, the Supreme Court leak, Biden's job performance, will it be Trump or Desantis in 2024, and the resignation of Boris Johnson. In the Swamp Explained," Rob Quartel and I go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the w...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In yesterday's episode, we had a panel discussion on abortion. It was from largely pro-choice voices. I proposed a lot of their ideas to one of the leading voices in the pro-life movement, Alexandra DeSanctis. She is the author of the new book, "Tearning Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing." It can be found here: https://amzn.to/3bY2oWy. Alexandra DeSanctis, a visiting fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, is a staff writer at National Review and a widely publishe...
Jul 08, 2022•26 min
Coming up in talk radio, abortion was the one topic never talked about, and this is the first episode on it in WAL's 1200 episode history. While I am pro-life, I wanted to understand where some of my pro-choice friends are coming from, and we hopefully modeled a respectful conversation for you. Kat's podcast - https://thefabpodcast.fireside.fm/ Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting a...
Jul 07, 2022•2 hr 4 min
When our minds think of organizations that work in the space of domestic violence, we often think of intervention work. Stephanie Solomon, the Youth Programs Coordinator of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, works on prevention. What does that mean? She joins me to outline how cultural trends can lead towards domestic violence and how her organization works with teens to end violence in the next generation. Learn more at https://icadvinc.org. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free s...
Jul 05, 2022•33 min
Andrew Neal is the Chief Executive Officer of Outreach Indiana to discuss the challenges cities face when trying to end homelessness. He explains everything from the difficulties of counting the population, how to serve teens in a system tilted towards adults, and what flaws exist between faith-based and public services. Learn more at https://www.outreachindiana.org/. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download...
Jun 30, 2022•40 min
What is the "civil society" in a country and why is it important for liberty? Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. ---- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as...
Jun 27, 2022•53 min
