Not having regular family meals can lead to increased substance abuse, unwanted pregnancies, depression, obesity, and lower academic standards. Reverend Leo Patalinghug, a Catholic priest who founded the Plating Grace Mission and the Table Foundation, and Dr. Michael Foley, a professor of theology at Baylor University and author of over 14 books, including "Dining With the Saints" join me to discuss the importance of family meals and building community around food. Both guests stress the importa...
Aug 18, 2023•29 min
Chris Spangle and Harry Price revamp the WAL format with their first reaction video... about reaction videos. When is it fair to use someone else's content, and how? What are some new ethical principles streamers and content creators should use when taking copywritten material to create something new? We weigh in. XQC And I Had a Big Fight... And He's In The Wrong... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHjewgFLlhk https://youtu.be/e4y1xZepekI Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus con...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min
I was on a road trip and dropped in on my friend Kris Bex. He is one of the most well-read libertarians I know, and I wanted to ask him, "How does someone discover their own first principles?" It's been my experience through reading and learning history that I feel less manipulated, and therefore less anxious, about the world today than many of my friends sitting on social media. Kris gives his perspective on why someone needs to understand their own fundamental principles, and what process they...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Emily Schroen talks about her experience working with refugees and displaced Ukranians in Poland with Americans for Ukraine, US-based nonprofit supporting refugees. The discussion covers the challenges faced by refugees in Ukraine, the impact of the conflict on the country, and the difficulties faced by Poland in accommodating the influx of refugees. We also touch upon the crisis in North Korea and the insights gained by Schroen during a conversation with the former South Korean ambassador to Uk...
Jul 21, 2023•31 min
Austin Peterson recently invited me on his radio show to discuss the 2024 Presidential race. Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- 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 a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your...
Jul 17, 2023•32 min
Hannah Frankman of rebelEducator (soon to be School By Design) joins to discuss the history of education in America. How did we end up with one design for education in a country where fifty bags of chips or ten soda can be chosen at a grocery store? Hannah breaks down what let to the centralization of education, how one can make a different choice and explains what options already exist for parents looking to break free of public education. Hannah also has a new podcast on the subject of educati...
Jul 14, 2023•46 min
Andrew Horning is the person that most influenced my thinking towards libertarianism, and on July 4th, we discussed the American experiment and his new book "Relighting the Torch." Relighting the Torch - https://amzn.to/3O0llZl ($3.99!) Video - https://youtu.be/f9GVrdpTt2k Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/14FGxOyl8kt Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achievin...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Robert Delahunty is the author of the new book "The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court," and he joins me to discuss how the Supreme Court works and how it got there. He defines originalism, explains why the Supreme Court ended up with so much power, why the Dobbs decision was legally correct, and shares his opinion on Justice Alito accepting gifts from powerful billionaires. The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court - https://amzn.to/3pmK5Sf Transcript - https://share.de...
Jun 27, 2023•38 min
In a sleep-deprived, emotional conversation with you, I give the background of the birth of my new son. I wanted to share some of the changes over the last few years that led to this great moment. Photos - https://www.facebook.com/chris.spangle/posts/pfbid0qbmwqULEAe3Qr4dM9tXwmFbQG4Q4YFjTMtQmb69vdAJ9wye8ui1YRyXzDaTu3Fq8l Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min
For decades, Americans have looked at China as a reliable business partner and a friendly nation. That notion is eroding quickly, and Colonel Grant Newsham says Americans must view China as a threat in his new book "When China Attacks: A Warning to America." Colonel Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine, served in the Indo-Pacific for decades, including in intelligence and liaison roles, and was instrumental in establishing Japan’s amphibious force. When China Attacks: A Warning to America - http...
Jun 12, 2023•43 min
Russia and China have made it clear that they are competitors at best, and adversaries at worse. Friendshoring is a peaceful solution to countering their growth. Benjamin Khoshbin joins me to explain the concept. Benjamin Khoshbin is a contributor to Young Voices and a senior account executive at ROKK Solutions, a bipartisan public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. Why ‘Friendshoring’ Is Key to Countering China and Russia - https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/03/why-friendshoring-is-key-to-counte...
Jun 05, 2023•25 min
The Thursday before the Indy 500 is media day, and the BOB & TOM Show is invited out to interview the field. These are the interviews I did, but search for the Bob and Tom free podcast to hear all of the interviews with Tom, actor Drew Powell, myself, and over 20 other drivers. Check out the Bob and Tom YouTube channel for videos. I am a huge Indy 500 fan, and if you're not, I would ask, "Why not?" It is incredibly exciting. Thanks to Tom for letting me fill in for him on some of the intervi...
May 27, 2023•1 hr 35 min
A funny thing happened on the road to serfdom: while setting out to uncharitably critique libertarians, constitutional law professor Andrew Koppelman ended up being persuaded by F.A. Hayek on the importance of free markets. Still, he has some blistering critiques for other libertarian thinkers, and I've invited him on to discuss his new book "Burning Down the House: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted by Delusion and Greed" in an effort to find points of agreement and disagreement. Burning ...
May 18, 2023•44 min
Our friend Bruce Carlson of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics is back to discuss the fall of the USSR and how that led to the rise of Putin. Listen to his podcast in any app or at https://myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.wordpress.com Video - https://youtu.be/MXr9DCAWwTk Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/ZacgiAW8X0o Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min
A new ATF rule reclassifies firearms equipped with pistol braces as short-barreled rifles, implying that brace owners are looking at felony criminal charges if they are not registered with the ATF. It also imposes increased taxation on firearms and accessories equipped with these braces. Parker McCumber, an OEF veteran, joins me to explain how this hits disabled veterans the hardest. https://youtu.be/ukr0BbJ8wkY The pistol brace is a device that allows a firearm to be strapped onto a user's arm ...
Apr 28, 2023•20 min
Chris Spangle joins Austin Petersen on his Wake Up America Show to discuss Matt Walsh being hacked, which leads to a discussion on the importance of principles in criticizing culture and politics. Follow his show here: https://www.youtube.com/@AP4Liberty Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/lrEFB-_BorE Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so y...
Apr 20, 2023•32 min
Donald Trump was arrested. Democrats have been trying to put him behind bars. Republicans think it is a witch hunt. Harry, Rhinehold, and I break down the details of the charges against him and debate whether he committed a felony or not. Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/Fu7IBernhKA Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up r...
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Jeremiah Ludwig, an independent housing policy researcher based in Washington DC, joins me to discuss how housing is becoming less affordable in cities due to supply shortages caused by strict zoning policies, and how this affects not just low-income families, but also middle-class families. We also explore strategies for addressing the issue, such as upzoning, which has been successful in California and Seattle and involves increasing the size of the allowable building envelope on a property. T...
Apr 07, 2023•30 min
James Czerniawski joins me to discuss two recent Supreme Court cases, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Tamana, which have implications for free speech on the internet and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Section 230 is a law that protects websites from liability for third-party content. Chenowski, a policy analyst, explains that repealing or reforming Section 230 could significantly impact speech online and limit access to new and diverse voices. The Gonzalez v. Google case involv...
Mar 29, 2023•22 min
Ted Green is a director, producer, and writer who fell in love with the art of storytelling through film and has made several documentaries, many of them about sports, but also focusing on people and events that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit. His newest film, "The Best We've Got: The Carl Erskine Story," is about Carl Erskine, a baseball player who played a seminal role in two of the great human-rights movements of the past century, first as a teammate and close friend of Jackie Robi...
Mar 22, 2023•44 min
Months ago I interviewed the Bail Project, which helps economically disadvantaged people avoid long jail stays while awaiting trial. Ken Good, Texas bail attorney and a board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas, heard the interview and wanted to respond. He discusses the bail process, the issue of bail disparities, and how the bail industry deals with risk assessment. Good argues against the bail project's disparate treatment claim and that they are bonding out the most dangerous people...
Mar 18, 2023•56 min
Melissa Echerd is the Prevention and Education Officer for Sheltering Wings, a shelter for domestic violence victims in Hendricks County. We discuss the signs of an abusive relationship and resources on how to leave. We also discuss their Men In Action initiative, which recruits hundreds of men from their county to lead and mentor to curb violence, including a reading event that places men in every elementary classroom on a single day in March to read an empowering story to kids. Men In Action R...
Mar 13, 2023•33 min
School choice has been around for a long time, but what do the terms of vouchers, tax credits, and education savings plans mean? How can we give parents more control over their children's education while ensuring students are not stuck in failing schools? Elizabeth Grace Matthew joins me to talk about the fundamentals of school choice and the need to expand these options to those most need it: students with economically disadvantaged schools. We also talk about how school choice is a bipartisan ...
Mar 08, 2023•20 min
Over the last few years, I've made a big effort to read more books, greatly enriching my life. Harry and I invited my friends Kat and Moni from the Fake Ass Book Club to talk about the importance of reading more and how to do it. Follow them at https://thefabpodcast.fireside.fm/. Video - https://youtube.com/live/6bAZvt7RaFs Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- Thanks to our sponsor, Lions of Liber...
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Why does China want to invade Taiwan? My guest Zachary Yost is a co-host of the War Economy and State podcast and a young Voices Contributor, and we take a deep dive on the differences between Ukraine and Taiwan and how China would fare if they invaded. Video - https://youtu.be/GnaxTuWMeHI Taiwan is an island about 90 to 100 miles off the coast of mainland China, and officially it is the Republic of China with over 23 million people. It's the side that lost the Chinese Civil War, and the governm...
Mar 01, 2023•32 min
My Patdown podcast partner Deon Curry invited me on his podcast Now That's Debatable to discuss who is responsible for the train derailment, what libertarianism is, and why we need to end support for Ukraine. Video - https://www.facebook.com/sidney.smith.1428/videos/640612534442089 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Hawk Jensen, a documentary filmmaker from Hollywood, has partnered with other artists to create a new documentary series called "Follow the Science: On Lockdowns and Liberty." He joins me to give an update on the project. The World Premiere in Orlando with Tom Woods will now be held on April 19th, and the online Sneak Peek Preview for our donors will now be held on March 9th. Learn more at https://www.followthescienceseries.com/. Video - https://youtu.be/w1O43HphC-w The series, produced by Sound...
Feb 22, 2023•41 min
Brian Wohlgemuth and Vaughn Spargur join me to explain the basics of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where a Norfolk and Southern train carrying dangerous chemicals derailed and dumped about 50 cars on the ground. Video - https://youtu.be/Rg29Hoax2KA Despite the severity of the incident, the mainstream media coverage has been inadequate but has shown the power of alt media to hold mainstream media more accountable. We discuss the concerns around the chemicals being released and the...
Feb 20, 2023•48 min
The Social Security trust fund will be broke by 2034, so policymakers need to begin crafting bipartisan solutions to continue funding the Social Security program. If policymakers fail to act, they will face a stark choice: raise payroll taxes to make up the difference or cut benefits across the board. Jack Salmon joins me to share some ideas to prevent the system's collapse. Video - https://youtu.be/vkFe6lCKpRw Jack Salmon is a Young Voices contributor and writer on economics. His commentary has...
Feb 15, 2023•24 min
Jocelyn recently wrote on our Instagram (@podcastingap) and asked about creating something visual for YouTube. She said that it was exhausting and that she only did one segment. So how important is it to make a video version of audio content for YouTube podcasts? Video - https://youtu.be/_luFwU8JobI Creating a video for YouTube can be daunting, but is it worth it? To help with that decision, I want to refer you to a previous video on the pros and cons of video content. I looked at her video to a...
Feb 11, 2023•8 min
