I am joined by longtime listener of the podcast and friend of the show Jared Nordin. Jared documents his intellectual journey on the way to starting his own podcast "the Voluntary Contrarian." Along the way, we discuss his show topics including the IRS' own justification for taxation and the danger of "libertarian echo chambers." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In this solo, freeflowing episode of the podcast, I explain how small claims court does nothing to help people who are suing debtors who don't care about court judgments. I also reflect on where the show is at and how I want to keep my motivations for starting the show in mind going forwards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
Keith and I livestream a discussion about how our perceptions of the Liberty Movement have changed throughout the years. We chronicle what we believe are the biggest challenges facing libertarians going forwards. We close with a good discussion regarding secession. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
I've been practicing law for about 5 months now. Not a super long time, but I've already learned some realities about how the system REALLY works. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
Income inequality. Is it a problem? Did it cause the financial crisis? Is it the cause of all the woes of our society? Can it be "solved?" Should it be "solved?" How would it be "solved?" We address these questions--and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In another of Keith's excellent interview series, Keith chats with Scott Horton about American Foreign Policy historically and today. Imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through interventionist diplomacy or military force. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
For the segment of the audience that is further along their journey towards advocating a voluntary society, you all remember those moments where your perspective was forever changed. We had a great time discussing and reminiscing the moments that brought us to voluntaryism with Pete Raymond of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In this episode, we return to the basic tenets of the Voluntaryist philosophy by tipping our hat to Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
As part of his brilliant interview series, Keith speaks with David D. Friedman about his work and the case for Anarcho-Capitalism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In this episode of the show, Keith and I take on the classic blueprint for a free society: Frederic Bastiat's "The Law." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
Keith Knight makes his debut as the second co-host of the Liberty Weekly Podcast! In this episode, Keith and I go back to first principles and walk through "Economics in One Lesson," a MUST READ for all new libertarians. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In part two of our series on the Germanic Folklaw, I discuss how oaths and affirmations gave rise to formal legal language, how the Germanic Folklaw relates to anarco-capitalism, and begin to touch on Christianity's role in subsuming criminal law to the state. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In a return to a more scholarly format of the podcast, I take a bit of a deep dive into Chapter 1 of "Law and Revolution: The Formation of the Western Legal Tradition" by Harold J. Berman. In this episode, we become acquainted with the Germanic Folklaw that existed throughout tribal Europe before the 11th and 12th centuries AD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
I appeared with my boys Daniel and Robert of the Actual Anarchy Podcast to discuss one of my favorite childhood movies, "Liar Liar." We booze out and have a great time discussing ethical obligations and legal constructs in the law! Wowza! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In this episode, I share my experience in the first few weeks of being a lawyer. I also address an attack I got on Twitter that brought up a point that needed addressing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In this episode, I welcome any new listeners and go back to basics by teaching everyone how to read a SCOTUS opinion. For demonstration purposes, I use Castle Rock v. Gonzales (2005), a case that I've worked with in several episodes of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
Brian Saady is a freelance journalist and author of four books, including a three-book series, entitled “Rackets,” which discusses the legalization of drugs, gambling, and prostitution, respectively. His writing has appeared in outlets such as: The American Conservative, Antiwar.com, Counterpunch, ActivistPost, and the Foundation for Economic Education. Additionally, he is the host of an excellent podcast entitled “Rackets.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support...
In this finale, Daniel, Robert, and I had the pleasure of welcoming Sherry Voluntary to the show to discuss her own experience in a non-traditional religious organization. Sherry relates her 27 year experience with her own group to the Sannyasins' experience following Osho. She also relates her emotions in leaving her group to that of the Sannyasins in leaving Rajneeshpuram. We were very excited to have Sherry on the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support...
I had the immense honor of being interviewed about my work by James Corbett of the Corbett Report. James is a leading figure of both the alternative media and the voluntaryist communities. His style of podcasting continues to be a big influence on my show. Many thanks to James! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
I'm excited to welcome back Keith Knight, one of my favorite guests, to the show. In this episode, we take a two-pronged approach to tackling social contract theory. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In this scholarly episode of the podcast, I explain how a post from The Principled Libertarian led me down a rabbithole where I discovered the libertarian "Title Theory" of contracts. I explain, then compare and contrast, the orthodox consideration-based contract theory with the libertarian title-based theory. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In Episode IV of our analysis, I am replaced by guest hosts Jared and Will of Peaceful Treason. It's been a while since we talked, and I was so glad that we could reconnect! Check them out at http://www.peacefultreason.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
It's over! The bar exam has had its way with me. In my first episode back, and the last episode in my old apartment, I share my crazy bar exam story and reflect on the "right" reasons" to be a content creator. I also reflect on the LP Mises Caucus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In Episode III of our analysis, I am replaced by guest host Tony Rockamora of Don't Waste Your Hate. The boys talk about the rising escalation between the Rashneeshies and the Antelopian townspeople. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In episode II of our analysis, I am replaced by guest host Trey Weaver of the Subversion Webcast. The boys talk about the internal workings of the Bhagwan community and how the feud between the Rashneeshies and the townspeople kicks off. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
"Wild, Wild Country" is a hit Netflix docuseries which tells the story of Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh--a man whose followers attempted to create a commune in the high deserts of Oregon. In doing so, they came at odds with the local townspeople . . . and eventually the US Government. In this first episode, we cover the first of six total episodes. We introduce the story, explain the players, and immediately tackle the question of "who first reached for government force?" --- Support this p...
I check back in with the show to tell a funny story about my aunt and uncle's annoying neighbors and how a private property society would handle their shenanigans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
In this short podcast episode, I plug my upcoming appearances, and explain how free speech and "the right to privacy" don't exist unless the right in question is supported by general property rights. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
The Supreme Court handed down a very dissatisfying ruling in the Masterpiece case on Monday, holding in a 7-2 opinion that: "[t]he Colorado Civil Rights Commission’s actions in assessing a cakeshop owner’s reasons for declining to make a cake for a same-sex couple’s wedding celebration violated the free exercise clause." This ruling, which was narrow in scope, failed to decide the fundamental issue in the case, which had more to do with compelled speech than free exercise. --- Support this podca...
I am thrilled and honored to announce that the Liberty Weekly Podcast will now be featured on the Libertarian Institute in the Podcast's section. In this episode I introduce myself and my work to the Libertarian Institute. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
