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Vital Dissent with Patrick MacFarlane

Patrick MacFarlanevitaldissent.com
Vital Dissent seeks to oppose calamitous escalation in US foreign policy by exposing establishment narratives with well-researched documentary content and insightful guest interviews. Topics include: an antiwar foreign policy, historical revisionism, technocracy, eugenics, government & private corruption, & the use & development of propaganda. Host Patrick MacFarlane is the Justin Raimondo Fellow at the Libertarian Institute. He is a practicing attorney. His work has appeared on Antiwar.com and Zerohedge.
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Episodes

Suffocating Dissent Ep. 137

The Great Keith Knight joins me once again as I share how I recently made a scene at Papa Johns. We demolish the theory that masks are effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19, and use economic parallels to illustrate how COVID-19 adversely affects small businesses. Subscribe to Keith Knight's "Don't Tread on Anyone" on LBRY.tv Subscribe to the Liberty Weekly Podcast on LBRY.tv Subscribe to Unhallowed! Episode 136 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Amazo...

Nov 14, 202034 minSeason 2020Ep. 137

The "Goodbye to Big Tech" Party!

Nothing is going to change unless we homestead new platforms. I'm calling on other major libertarian content creators to focus on bitchute, d.tube , d.live , Minds, and LBRY. Let's dump this bitch! Anchor: anchor.fm/libertybigly Mewe: https://mewe.com/group/5ab51726a40f301633d970d3 Minds: https://www.minds.com/libertyweekly/ Bitchute: http://bitchute.com/libertyweekly D.Tube : https://d.tube/#!/c/libertyweekly76 Hive: https://hive.blog/@libertyweekly Parler: https://parler.com/profile/libertywee...

Nov 12, 202023 min

Stephan Kinsella Ep. 136

The Great Stephan Kinsella joins me to discuss balancing the practice of law with scholarly pursuits, the future of libertarianism, his forthcoming book "Law in a Libertarian World." Check out Stephan's work at http://www.stephankinsella.com/ Episode 136 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page : help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Show Notes: St...

Oct 31, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 2020Ep. 136

Lessons from the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying Ep. 135

As Harry Browne said, "Freedom is the ability to do what you want with your life." Keith and I reflect on this message with the help of a few psychological studies of the dying. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Oct 18, 20201 hr

The ACB Hearings and the Problem with SCOTUS Ep. 134

Keith Knight and I unpack the ACB hearings from this morning. We discuss separation of powers, conservative vs. progressive vs. libertarian judicial philosophy, and objective morality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Oct 13, 20201 hr 4 min

Against the Unconstitutional Suspension of Jury Trials Ep. 133

In an unprecedented abridgment of the most basic rights of an ostensibly free society, American citizens are being wholly deprived of their right to Due Process in the name of an amorphous "public health emergency." This must not stand. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Oct 11, 202052 min

Voting: The Opiate of the Masses Ep. 132

The Great Keith Knight joins me in this episode to talk some current events, and to lift the mask, exposing the societal delusion that voting somehow legitimizes government and its actions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Oct 04, 20201 hr 2 min

Are States Inevitable? Ep. 131

If the governments of the world have formed and persist in a state of anarchy, does it follow that the State is an inevitable institution? How would a libertarian anarchist society prevent being conquered by a state or prevent itself from devolving into one? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Sep 26, 20201 hr 8 min

US Tensions Post-RBG Ep. 130

Oh boy, are we in for a rough six weeks. In this episode I discuss the effect of Ruth Bader-Ginsburg's death on the upcoming election in light of growing political division. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Sep 19, 202057 min

Bruce Benson's "Where Does Law Come From?" Ep. 129

In this episode, I give the libertarian answer to the question "Where does law come from." In doing so, I refer to seminal English jurist Edward Coke. I also rely on works by Bruce Benson and Hans-Hermann Hoppe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Dec 16, 20191 hr 10 min

Jacob Hornberger & Keith Knight Ep. 128

If you haven't already heard, Jacob Hornberger is running to be the Libertarian Party Presidential nominee. Because Keith is Keith, he has already interviewed Jacob Hornberger on his show, Keith Knight's "Don't Tread on Anyone." Jacob Hornberger is the President of the Future of Freedom Foundation. Find his campaign website at jacobforliberty.com. Find the Future of Freedom Foundation at FFF.org. Purchase his campaign book, "My Passion for Liberty" here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....

Dec 08, 20191 hr 30 min

Libertarian Retribution Theory Ep. 127

In this episode, I review Chapter 13 of the "Ethics of Liberty" by Murray Rothbard, "Punishment and Proportionality." I also discuss my plans for the show going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Dec 01, 20191 hr 4 min

Bread and Circuses of a Dying Empire Ep. 126

With a nod to Mike Maharrey and Alan Mosely of the SportsBall Podcast (it's OKAY to like sports), I talk about how my recent return to watching the Green Bay Packers disgusted me. I also talk about how the corruption and commercialization of sports is akin to the corruption at the heart of the US government. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Sep 28, 201931 min

THE END ...of Freedom Traps Ep. 125

Patrick MacFarlane returns to the show to explain his indefinite hiatus with help from Dave Smith, Thaddeus Russell, Nick Gillespie, and Harry Browne. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Sep 07, 201953 min

Owen Benjamin Says the NAP is ...EVIL? Ep. 124

Show Notes at: http://www.libertyweekly.net/124 Liberty Weekly presents yet another rebuttal of objections to anarchocapitalism! Keith Knight joins to discuss a recent live stream by Owen Benjamin where Owen claimed that the NAP was actually EVIL. Follow along as our Civil Rights Attorney On Retainer elucidates his conception of polycentric law and how children's rights actually function in a free society. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support...

Jul 14, 201948 min

In Defense of Incrementalism with DK Williams Ep. 123

Liberty Weekly is proud to welcome DK Williams to the show to talk about his experience practicing law and continuing the theme of questioning where the line is between purity and getting things done. DK Williams is a former state chairman of the Libertarian Party of CO, played a roll in the legalization of weed for recreational use in Colorado and now works in business law. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Jul 08, 201943 min

Ayn Rand's Objections to Anarchism DEBUNKED Ep. 122

Keith returns to the show with a vengeance! In today's episode, we do a quick refresher on Ayn Rand's background and her connection to the libertarian movement, then dive right in to her quoted opinions of anarchy. Could the legitimacy of the State's monopoly on violence be a major blind spot in her thinking? Show Notes at http://www.libertyweekly.net/122 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Jun 30, 20191 hr 4 min

Fatherhood and the "Luxury of Principles" Ep. 120

For Father's Day 2019, I invite other liberty podcasters on to talk about their experience being a father. The prompt: how does being responsible for the well-being of your child affect your ability to stand up for libertarian principles? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Jun 16, 201948 min

Lew Rockwell's "Declaration Confusion" Ep. 119

During the week, Patrick took the opportunity to read from, and expound upon, an article called "The Declaration Confusion" (which appeared in Lew Rockwell's book The Left, The Right, and The State ) for the newly renamed Liberty, Bigly sideshow and we thought the content was prime for the main podcast. Topics include the right of Secession and how the various political factions interpret the Constitution. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support...

Jun 10, 201929 min

Applying Liberty to Law on Culture of Peace Ep. 116

I joined Luke Tatum on the "Culture of Peace" Podcast for an interview about being a libertarian attorney. We talk about my path to liberty, why I created the Liberty Weekly Podcast, and we talk about my experience so far in practicing law. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

May 18, 201943 min

Larken Rose & The Case for Anarchism Ep. 115

Cohost extraordinaire Keith Knight executes another great interview with Larken Rose. Larken is an American tax protester and anarchist activist. He has authored books including "The Most Dangerous Superstition" and "Parasites on Parade." His work may be found at LarkenRose.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

May 12, 20191 hr 54 min

A Libertarian Theory of Negligence Ep. 114

In a solo episode of the podcast I make a big career announcement and walk the audience through my budding libertarian theory of negligence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Apr 20, 201956 min

How to Turn a Statist into an Anarchist ft. Actual Anarchy Ep. 113

Keith revisits a vintage episode of the Liberty Weekly Podcast (Episode 26) with the boys from Actual Anarchy. Keith and the boys rehash Robert and Daniel's experience with Larken Rose's "Candles in the Dark" seminar by roleplaying a conversation with a normie. Hilarity ensues. Keith and the Actual Anarchy boys are all attendees of "Candles in the Dark." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Apr 14, 201953 min

History is a Lie. James Perloff & Keith Knight Ep. 112

James Perloff and Keith discuss conspiracies. James Perloff is the author of Truth is a Lonely Warrior, Shadows of Power, Tornado in a Junkyard, and has written many articles exposing proven conspiracies that can be found at his website - Jamesperloff.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Mar 30, 20191 hr 6 min

James Corbett and Liberty Weekly Recommend Books Ep. 111

We had the great pleasure of welcoming James Corbett on the Liberty Weekly Podcast to revisit his "Questions for Corbett" episode "What's on Corbett's Bookshelf?" James shared a multitude of important books, and we have a few laughs along the way. Many thanks to James for coming on the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Mar 27, 20191 hr 13 min

Child Welfare in a Voluntary Society ft. Patron Kyle Ep. 110

In the second episode of the newly created "Liberty Weakly Podcast," Patrick invites Patron Kyle on the show to discuss child welfare in a voluntary society along with a smattering of other libertarian topics. This is the first time child welfare has been addressed on the podcast. Subscribe to the Liberty Weakly Podcast for more content from Patrick MacFarlane (not always liberty related). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support...

Mar 22, 20191 hr 29 min

Brews, Buds, & Beans ft. Jay of AnarchoInc

I was delighted to chat with Jay of AnarchoInc. Jay is an entrepreneur with several different business models. We chat about his liberty journey, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the Free State Project. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Mar 04, 201934 min
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