First, we tackle the Chinese spy balloon. What is it and where did it come from, and when do we go Red Dawn on it? Then we discuss ChatGPT. What are the implications for a tool that can write papers, pass exams, and write flawless code? We then discuss the tension of preserving what it means to be human in a technological society. https://youtu.be/m2cT0Q7A7wY Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- M...
Feb 04, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Neetu Arnold is a senior research associate at the National Association of Scholars and a Young Voices contributor. She joins me to share a couple of solutions she has developed for improving the student loan system. Follow her on Twitter @neetu_arnold. Video - https://youtu.be/chqTZH0HKp0 A Legislative Agenda to Fix The Student Loan System - https://www.newsweek.com/legislative-agenda-fix-student-loan-system-opinion-1760709 Priced Out: What College Costs America - https://www.nas.org/reports/pr...
Feb 01, 2023•33 min
It's harder to know where the truth lies in some stories, but body cameras and video evidence have shed light on what happened in the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis and the attack on Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, at the hands of intruder David DePape. Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find heal...
Jan 28, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Don Wettrick was an inspired teacher giving his students entrepreneurship when the Indiana Economic Development Commission asked him to start a "Shark Tank for Students." He decided to tweak the idea, leading to the STARTedUP Foundation. The CEO & Co-Founder joins me to talk about the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in a high school student's life and their programs Innovate WithIN and Indiana Innovation Educator Fellowship. Learn more at https://www.startedupfoundation.org. Video -...
Jan 25, 2023•34 min
Longtime listener Jordan Laycock joins Chris Spangle and Harry Price to explain to Spangle the basics of an AR-15 and guns in general. He is also the co-inventor of the world's fastest magazine loader named the Trijent Mech-loader. Then Chris and Harry discuss Steven Crowder's feud with the Daily Wire while going in-depth on how new media works. Video - https://rumble.com/v26l7bw-wal-live-a-primer-on-ar-15s-plus-crowder-vs.-the-daily-wire.html Make magazine re-loading faster than ever with the T...
Jan 21, 2023•2 hr 21 min
Cody Wisniewski joins me to discuss a new subtle change at big banks as they are now tracking gun store purchases. Video - https://youtu.be/7Re2MB5Ka4c Cody J. Wisniewski (@TheWizardofLawz) is a Senior Attorney for Constitutional Litigation with Firearms Policy Coalition. His work has appeared in the Washington Times, the Washington Examiner, National Review, Daily Wire, and more. He primarily focuses on Second Amendment issues but is happy so long as he is reminding the government of its enumer...
Jan 18, 2023•29 min
Historically, Americans think of shareholder capitalism when corporate America comes to mind. A new philosophy of business called "stakeholder capitalism" is taking hold in the business world, and it has serious tradeoffs for investors. David McGarry joins me to discuss the positives and negatives of this new idea. Video - https://youtu.be/9H5Bq-XV_Ko David B. McGarry is a consumer-choice fellow with Young Voices. He writes extensively on tech policy and consumer-choice issues, appearing in such...
Jan 18, 2023•30 min
Chase Oliver turned in a strong performance in the US Senate race in Georgia in 2022 and captured the attention of international media and libertarians. He's now thinking of turning that momentum into a presidential run on the Libertarian Ticket by launching an exploratory committee. He joins me to discuss his background, why he became a libertarian, what messaging he believes works best, and what issues he'd run on. Learn more at VoteChaseOliver.com. Video - https://youtu.be/VGDQFEBTH7w Join ou...
Jan 14, 2023•47 min
ESG scores and investing (Environmental, Social, Governance) is controversial in many circles, and states are moving to divest from companies like BlackRock pushing these assets. Maybe none of that made sense, but my guest Mike Viola is here to explain a very impactful new concept in business and what it means for you. https://youtu.be/61x3jC5ADdI Mike Viola is the head of analytics at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE). He previously spent five years in investment research, helping cre...
Jan 11, 2023•33 min
Kevin McCarthy was finally elected the 55th Speaker of the House on the 15th ballot. Who is Kevin McCarthy, and why did he have trouble getting elected? We discussed the basics of the last week in Congress and explained why the "rebels" were doing the right thing. (McCarthy talks begins a little after minute 20.) **I know it’s Kevin McCarty. I can’t stop saying Mike McCarthy, and I don’t know why. The entire episode of the last podcast, I said it incorrectly but I assure you that I know the Cowb...
Jan 07, 2023•2 hr 5 min
Two years later, we felt it was a good time to revisit our episode recorded right after January 6th with two people there. Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold talk to two people that attended the rally and riots this past Wednesday. One is a Trump voter and the other is a libertarian. Both share a riveting account of what they saw and heard at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. One was changed by it forever. Donald Trump Jr's Not So Subtle Speech - https://youtu.be/dm-FeTlWcnU Their photos an...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 58 min
If you've noticed the price of eggs lately, then you know that macroeconomics can trickle down into the microeconomics of everyday life. The fed raised interest rates, affecting individuals purchasing big-ticket items with credit. The same applies to the government and how it borrows money to pay the deficit. Jack Salmon unpacks what the future holds for the economic picture of the United States in the short term. Video - https://youtu.be/GEDOIH9Vj5I Jack Salmon is a Young Voices contributor and...
Jan 02, 2023•30 min
Chris Spangle explains why every business needs a podcast as part of its content marketing plan. 1. Land meetings with potential clients you might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet. 2. Build a relationship with potential customers and existing clients in a more intimate medium - It’s more personal than videos or written blogs. 3. Easily break down the complexities of your industry in a fun way 4. Cheap content marketing! - How much does a slick video cost that 150 people will watch on Yo...
Dec 30, 2022•22 min
Teens today are facing an unprecedented challenge with mental health challenges, and my guests from the Chris Center use human-animal interaction and alpacas to give them tools to improve their mental wellness. Joining me is Nancy Elbert, Executive Director, Sandra Moreira, Director of Programming, and Megan Hanna, Facilitator of Programs. Learn more at https://www.chriscenterpaws.com/. Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon....
Dec 28, 2022•46 min
November 19th marked International Men's Day. Did anyone celebrate? My guest Sophia Worringer argues that it's an important day as men face higher instances of suicide, homelessness, and industrial deaths. Female empowerment is incredibly important, and Worringer says we must also not forget to empower men in society and be champions of their causes too. https://youtu.be/RF1EulvA5LU Sophia Worringer is a political commentator with Young Voices UK. International Men’s Day is a feminist cause - ht...
Dec 23, 2022•23 min
Danielle Zanzalari recently wrote an article about one of the many ways the rich have bent the law in favor of themselves in order to crowd out competition from the poor and middle classes. Regulation D prevents 90% of Americans from investing in high-risk, high-return schemes, and Zanzalari explains why it is time to end it. https://youtu.be/QK43Kep_dFU Danielle Zanzalari is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Seton Hall University, Garden State Initiative Contributor, and Young Voice Contri...
Dec 21, 2022•25 min
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, James Nease, Maranda Barnett, Kristi Avery, Paul Copeland, and Vincent share some of their favorite Christmas memories. In the second half (roughly 1 hour in), we discuss why doxxing is part of free speech, and how a free society needs to deal with it. Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of ...
Dec 18, 2022•2 hr 16 min
The Great Salt Lake is like many bodies of water in the west: it's depleted. To fix this, locals are considering how to fix the problem, and the “public trust” legal doctrine has popped up. Micah Safsten argues that treating waterways like public utilities disincentivizes users and creates less conservation. Video - https://youtu.be/1zATOBXsQK0 Micah Safsten works as communications and outreach coordinator at the Utah Water Research Laboratory. He is also a contributor for Young Voices, where he...
Dec 16, 2022•33 min
Over the last few months, the White House, Mark Zuckerberg, and a new lawsuit have revealed how the government often uses its bully pulpit with big tech companies to police misinformation. Leslie Corbly joins me to share more about this. https://youtu.be/WOPHhh2idi0 Leslie Corbly is a Privacy Policy Analyst with the Libertas Institute in Lehi, Utah. She covers current events and affairs related to privacy from the perspective of preserving individual rights and essential liberties. She is also a...
Dec 14, 2022•32 min
My guest is Hannah Frankman, the founder of rebelEducator, and she shared an amazing fact: over 11% of students are now seeking some form of alternative schooling. Many more are considering it but need to know where to begin. Hannah lays out a few pathways to taking control of your child's education instead of outsourcing it to public schools. Learn more at https://rebeleducator.co. https://youtu.be/d_B3sfSAqiA Hannah grew up homeschooled, skipped college to cut her teeth in the startup world, a...
Dec 08, 2022•48 min
Can Elon Musk fix Twitter? My guest Caden Rosenbaum says it is unlikely. His previous companies manufactured physical goods, which lends itself to a micromanager, but may not work with the speech company. https://youtu.be/j9OjnjZMg1Q Caden Rosenbaum is the technology and innovation policy analyst at Libertas Institute, based in Lehi, Utah. He’s a Young Voices contributor. Musk Wants to Fix Twitter — Good Luck! - https://spectator.org/musk-wants-to-fix-twitter-good-luck/ Join WAL Plus now for com...
Dec 05, 2022•28 min
Elon Musk and Matt Taibbi released new emails from within Twitter that shows the previous management censored political speech at the request of the Biden and Trump campaigns while also burying the story of Hunter Biden's laptop. We discuss this, Ye's meltdown on Alex Jone's show, and play clips of Nick Fuentes. Listen as Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland, Vincent, and I give our thoughts. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episo...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 42 min
When someone is arrested, three options await them before their trial: a judge can keep them in jail, release them, or assign them cash bail. While it is often thought that cash bail is needed to drive some back to the courtroom, this is often not true. Cash bail massively impacts the finances of the people who can least afford it, and it hampers their ability to move past a bad incident. My guest is David Gaspar, the National Director of Operations at The Bail Project. The Bail Project is a 501...
Dec 01, 2022•31 min
Many progressives believe gas prices are due to the greed of oil companies. They're all reporting record profits, but my guest Alex Salter explains why this has happened. Alex is also from Texas, a state besieged by Californians. He explains why Texans shouldn't fear their new neighbors and how that applies to immigrants from other countries immigrating to America. Video - https://youtu.be/8TDfIodbVIk Alexander Salter is an associate professor in the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech Unive...
Nov 30, 2022•33 min
Ron DeSantis was the bright spot for the GOP in the 2022 midterm elections. Why? He achieved crossover appeal by expanding school choice and parents' rights in Florida. This pattern has also played out in Arizona and Texas. By this, I mean real reform that makes a difference for students, not red meat for talk radio. The Republican candidates that gave lip service to reform lost big. My guest Gary Frankel shares more. https://youtu.be/KKMpJ99DGVo Garion Frankel is a Young Voices contributor and ...
Nov 28, 2022•29 min
FTX is a crypto trading market that has filed for bankruptcy due to stunning mismanagement at the scale of a Bernie Madoff-like scam. James Czerniawski joins me to explain the basics, and we also cover the future of Twitter under Elon Musk's ownership. Video - https://youtu.be/nztt9bvVm8c James Czerniawski is a Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity, a national think tank in DC with 35 state chapters around the country. He writes about Section 230, antitrust, consumer data privacy, cy...
Nov 25, 2022•41 min
Today is the anniversary of the killing of John Kennedy in Dallas. While in Dallas a few years ago, I took a tour of Dealey Plaza with Robin Brown of JFK Custom Tours. It was so entertaining that I invited Robin to 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. Vi...
Nov 22, 2022•2 hr 58 min
Gabriella Hoffman joins me to discuss ballot initiatives in 2022 ranging from gun control legislation to rank-choice voting. Video - https://youtu.be/z7Qvy1rB4Eg Gabriella Hoffman is the Northeast Regional Leader for Young Voices. She is a freelance media strategist, political columnist, host of the District of Conservation podcast, and award-winning writer. Midterm 2022 Ballot Initiatives: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - https://townhall.com/columnists/gabriellahoffman/2022/11/07/midterm-2022-bal...
Nov 17, 2022•44 min
Live from the Dolittle Studios, Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland, Brian Wohlgemuth, and Vincent talk about the midterms and what went right and wrong for Libertarians, Republicans, and Democrats. We also discuss if this is finally the end for 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 insurance on their own. You migh...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Lisa Kreag, Executive Director of the Heart and Soul free clinic, joins me to discuss the need for care for the uninsured in one of the most affluent communities in the state of Indiana. You wouldn't think the need would be so great in our wealthiest county, but it is. She explains how this nonprofit cares for over 500 patients with an all-volunteer staff. http://www.heartandsoulclinic.org Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode i...
Oct 31, 2022•24 min
