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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

Eugenics in Wisconsin Ep. 197

In this episode, I uncover Wisconsin's leading role in the eugenics movement by exploring the "Wisconsin Home for the Feebleminded," a correctional institution that I rode by on the school bus every day growing up. Episode 197 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Referral Link Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page : help su...

Dec 28, 20211 hr 23 min

23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism w/ Keith Knight Ep. 196

Keith Knight joins me for a classic Keith Knight/Patrick MacFarlane episode. In this one, we dissect a Michael Malice segment from Timcast IRL. We also debunk "23 Things They Didn't Tell You About Capitalism," a book that became popular soon after the 2008 financial crisis. In the second half, we do a 2021 year end wrap up talking about our themes from the year. We hope you enjoy, Merry Christmas everyone! Episode 196 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and to...

Dec 20, 20211 hr 49 min

Yemen Can't Wait ft. Scott Horton and Kyle Anzalone Ep. 195

This week I am joined by Scott Horton and Kyle Anzalone to discuss the continuing US-led Saudi starvation campaign in Yemen. Will a Houthi victory in Marib bring an end to the disastrous conflict? It's unlikely, but one phone call from Biden likely could. We also discuss great power tensions, as the last month saw increasing escalations with Iran, Russia, and China. Episode 195 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin fo...

Dec 12, 20211 hr 33 min

PsyOps: MK Ultra to Project Blue Bird w/ Adam Fitzgerald Ep. 194

Researcher Adam Fitzgerald joins me to discuss his recent video on Psychological Operations (Psyops) and mind control from MK Ultra to the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. We define Psyops, discuss who perpetrates them and how, and give examples. Episode 194 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Referral Link Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly...

Dec 05, 20212 hr 31 min

The Mind as a Prison ft. The Propaganda Report Ep. 193

This week, I invited Monica Perez and Brad Binkley on to discuss one of their Rokfin deep dive episodes. We address several topics including DARPA brain mapping, conditioning soldiers to kill with brain implants, the future of warfare, and the assault on the final bastion of human liberty: the mind. NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY: Win a signed copy of Ron Paul's farewell address to Congress. Leave a positive review of Liberty Weekly on any platform and email proof of your review to patrick.macfarlane@liberty...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 5 min

Bleeding Kenosha: The Civil War's Opening Salvo, Today ft. CD McRae Ep. 192

I've often heard it said that we are living through unprecedented times. History, however, provides a parallel for many of the events unfolding today. In this weeks episode, I brought on CD McRae to help us make sense of the Kyle Rittenhouse case and the 2020 BLM riots as a parallel to Bloody Kansas - an event that many historians consider to be the opening salvo of the American Civil War. NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY: Win q signed copy of Ron Paul's farewell address to Congress. Leave a positive review of...

Nov 22, 20211 hr 6 min

Merchants of Death ft. Hunter DeRensis Ep. 191

Hunter DeRensis joins me to discuss his recent featured article at the American Conservative. This piece tells the little remembered story of a congressional inquest into war profiteering during the first World War. Hunter's piece also traces the history of the military industrial complex and public opinion regarding the US militarism into the present day. Hunter is the editor for the Libertarian Institute, the Communications Director for the veterens organization Bring Our Troops Home, a former...

Nov 13, 20211 hr 19 min

US/Taiwan Relations Risk Nuclear War ft. Dave DeCamp and Connor Freeman Ep. 190

Wondering what is going on with the US, Taiwan, and China? I asked two of my favorite foreign policy specialists to give us an overview of the basics of US/Taiwan relations and explain why it risks nuclear war with China. Dave DeCamp is the News Editor at Antiwar.com. His work is required reading for keeping up to date on foreign policy. Connor Freeman is a writer at the Libertarian Institute primarily covering foreign policy. He has been featured in media outlets such as Antiwar.com and Counter...

Nov 08, 20211 hr 13 min

I Told Local Conservatives to Fight COVID Mandates with Radical Liberty Ep. 189

For this episode, I wanted to share the audio of the speech I gave to a group of local conservatives concerned about COVID19 tyranny and medical martial law. At the end of the episode, I share a few thoughts on libertarian strategy. Episode 189 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Referral Link Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patr...

Nov 01, 202157 min

Our Duty to History ft. Keith Knight Ep. 188

Keith Knight of Don't Tread on Anyone and the Libertarian Institute joins me again to discuss our collective duty to tell and preserve our experience of the COVID19 regime. It is our duty to bear witness to the world's descent into global tyranny. Follow Keith Knight on Odysee and the Libertarian Institute . Donate to the Libertarian Institute for our Fall Fund Drive Episode 188 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin f...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 2 min

Informed Consent and COVID19 ft. Sean Leal Ep. 187

Consent is a concept that is deeply rooted in the principle of self ownership. It is also a concept that progressives, especially those who support COVID totalitariansim, purport to care about. Author Sean Leal joins me to discuss issues of consent at the center of resistance to COVID19 mandates. Sean is the author of the book, "Consent is Morality: A Philosophy of Peace" and has been communicating the ideas of individual liberty for over 10 years, including speaking engagements at state schools...

Oct 18, 20211 hr 16 minSeason 2021Ep. 187

Marine Corps Veteran Recounts US Occupation of Western Iraq Ep. 186 Scott's Story Part II

Scott Spaulding joins me for the second installment of our series covering his deployments with the US Marine Corps. We cover Scott's return home after his first deployment to Fallujah in Iraq. We also cover his second and final deployment to Iraq, which included the occupation of the Western Iraqi city of Rutba. Scott shares some of the realities of the US occupation. Listen to Part I, where we cover Scott's experience in the Second Battle of Fallujah Subscribe to Scott's Podcast "Why I am Anti...

Oct 11, 20211 hr 30 min

This FALLACY Justified Lockdowns Across the World Ft. Ace_Archist Ep. 185

In this week's episode, I am proud to be joined by Ace Archist. Ace gained his liberty street cred by tirelessly bashing Twitter NPCs over the head with libertarian philosophy and logic. I just had to recruit his help in dismantling the most common pro-lockdown argument that we're waging war against. Follow Ace on Twitter Subscribe to Ace's Podcast, "Slurpgang" Buy Gun Stuff and Hot Sauce from NeoFight Gear Episode 185 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and t...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 2021Ep. 185

How I Ignited Local Resistance to COVID Mandates Ep. 184

In this episode, I share with the listeners how I started a local resistance movement to COVID-19 mandates in my county. I hope you'll try the same in yours. Episode 184 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Referral Link Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page : help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! ...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 2021Ep. 184

10 WWI Lies that EVERYONE BELIEVED ft. Keith Knight Ep. 183

Keith Knight joins me to discuss how the media manipulates public opinion to wage war against enemies foreign and domestic, real and imagined. These are 10 lies from WWI brought to you by Arthur Ponsonby's Falsehood in Wartime. Follow Keith Knight on Odysee and the Libertarian Institute . Episode 183 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Join Liberty Weekly and tons of your favorite creators on Rokfin for one low subscription fee! Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Refe...

Sep 21, 202157 minSeason 2021Ep. 183

Nullify COVID-19 Mandates Ep. 182

If you want to skip to the concrete action portion of the episode, the time stamp is 51:50 I imagine that many of you, like me are feeling angry and demoralized about Biden's vaccination mandates last week. Many people I know are worried and their number one question is: What can I do? In this episode, I highlight uncanny parallels between the issues we are currently facing and the issues that the founding generation faced when fighting their war of secession from the British Empire. I also fill...

Sep 13, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2021Ep. 182

Eight US Atrocities in Afghanistan Ep. 181

As the corporate press decries the US evacuation of Afghanistan because of its humanitarian cost and for fear of deteriorating human rights under Taliban rule, I remind the world that those prosecuting the War in Afghanistan don't give a shit about human rights and never did. * WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT IMAGES OF WAR CRIMES * My intent is to educate viewers of the reality of war in Afghanistan for those who live there. Episode 181 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: ...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 17 minSeason 2021Ep. 181

Haiti Earthquake Relief Comes with US Marines and COVID-19 Vaccines Ep. 180

Despite Washington’s decision not to deploy Marines to Haiti after the July assassination of Haitian president Jovenelle Moise, the devastation of last Saturday’s 7.2 earthquake has provided US leaders the cloak of humanitarian aid for doing just that. These Marines will be operating at the behest of USAID, a CIA cutout that disastrously coordinated humanitarian relief efforts after the 2010 earthquake. Haitian recovery emphatically needs a Haitian solution. List of Local Haitian Relief Efforts ...

Aug 23, 202159 minSeason 2021Ep. 180

The Graveyard of Empires ft. Conflicts of Interest Ep. 179

The hosts of Conflicts of Interest, Kyle Anzalone and Will Porter join me to discuss the unfolding events in Afghanistan. We discuss myriad topics, including what a Taliban government might look like, why Afghanistan fell so quickly, what the war's legacy could be, and how the close of the war relates to Biden's larger cold war footing with China. Follow Conflicts of Interest: Libertarian Institute Antiwar.com Kyle Twitter Will Twitter COI Twitter Odysee Episode 179 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast...

Aug 17, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 2021Ep. 179

Why Can't Johnny Kill? 11th Hour Conscientious Objection and Moral Injury Ep. 178

THIS IS A VIDEO DOCUMENTARY BEST VIEWED: Odysee: http://www.odysee.com/@libertyweekly/why-can't-johnny-kill YouTube: https://youtu.be/gBbzLRHTmwg The subject of killing in war has largely been unexplored by the libertarian community, at the very least in its relation to the morality of war. Most who have studied the topic in depth are military or working with the military. This week's episode is an introduction to what will be a major area of inquiry for the podcast going forward. We will explor...

Aug 08, 202123 minSeason 2021Ep. 178

Fallujah Veteran Shares His War Experience Ep. 177 (Scott's Story Part I)

Returning guest Scott Spaulding joins us the first episode in a planned four-part series to discuss his four deployment experiences, two in Iraq and two in Afghanistan. In this episode, Scott recounts his entire first deployment as a Civil Affairs Marine. Which began with preparations for the Second Battle of Fallujah in the late summer and Fall of 2004. Scott fought in the second Battle of Falluja and then participated in humanitarian efforts to rebuild the city and support the civilian populat...

Aug 03, 20212 hr 31 minSeason 2021Ep. 177

"Indie" Media Sells America's New Cold War ft. Connor Freeman Ep. 176

Connor Freeman is a writer at the Libertarian Institute, where he covers issues in noninterventionist foreign policy, focusing on the middle east and America's new cold war footing against Russia and China. His writing has also appeared at antiwar.com. Find all of his work here. Connor joins me to discuss his most recent piece "Faux Populists Shill for the Permanent War State." We also cover America's New Cold War and those who are selling it. this is what appears to be a coordinated campaign in...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 2021Ep. 176

Etienne de la Boetie²: Peaceful Resistance to the COVID Regime Ep. 175

I was glad to be joined by Etienne de la Boetie² to discuss how he, with the help of others, was able to organize civil disobedience during the height of the COVID lockdowns. We also discuss his book, "'Government' The Biggest Scam in History" and hit on a number of the most eye raising revelations therein. Episode 175 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Rakuten Cash Back Referral Link Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page : help sup...

Jul 18, 202158 minSeason 2021Ep. 175

Legacy of Instability: The US Must Cease Intervening in Haiti Ep. 174

Last Wednesday, Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in the middle of the night. The last time a Haitian president was assassinated, the United States invaded Haiti and occupied it for two decades. U.S. pundits are already calling for the US, OAS, and UN to invade and occupy that country. Since the U.S. has been intimately involved in Haiti's domestic affairs for over a century, is it any wonder Haiti is one of the most politically unstable and impoverished countries in the world? Ep...

Jul 13, 20211 hrSeason 2021Ep. 174

"Stain of the Century?" An Investigation of Uyghur Genocide Allegations Ep. 173

In the midst of the United States' renewed great power competition with Russia and China, the western foreign policy establishment has launched a sustained propaganda campaign to steel the American public into supporting international confrontation with China. A large facet of this broader campaign is the allegation that China is actively committing genocide against the Uyghur Muslims, a Turkic ethnic minority living in the nations westernmost province of Xingjiang. Despite the dubious credibili...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 2021Ep. 173

Top 10 PROVEN Conspiracies ft. Keith Knight Ep. 172

Keith Knight joins me for this CLASSIC episode. Episode 172 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page : help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Liberty Weekly on Flote. Patreon Bonuses for Crypto! Show Notes: Congressional Research Service: "Federal Conspiracy Law: A Brief Overview" Legal Definition of Conspiracy CIA Document 1035-960: Cou...

Jun 29, 202158 minSeason 2021Ep. 172

The US Readies for War with China ft. Dave DeCamp of Antiwar.com Ep. 171

Dave DeCamp is the news editor of Antiwar.com where he meticulously tracks the expansion of the US Empire. Dave joins me to discuss the recent Biden Putin Summit and the Biden Administration's preparations for war with China. Whether or not these preparations turn to actual war is yet to be seen. Dave also discusses his background as an antiwar activist and how Americans everywhere need to do something to stop US militarism abroad. Follow Dave DeCamp: Antiwar.com Twitter Episode 171 of the Liber...

Jun 21, 202156 minSeason 2021Ep. 171

Back Door to China Ft. James Corbett Ep. 170

Were US banking interest behind China's precipitous rise to world power? What is China's place in the New World Order? What is driving the "destined for war" narrative between the West and China? Are the Chinese committing genocide against the Uyghur Muslims? Is it our place to speak out against the Chinese Communist Party? James Corbett joins me to discuss his work, "China and the New World Order" in this wide-ranging interview. Follow James Corbett: CorbettReport.com Minds Odysee Episode 170 o...

Jun 15, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 2021Ep. 170

LIVE from Chillderburg III Ep. 169

Alright, so here is my live audio recordings from Chillderburg III! The experience was incredible and I was so glad to meet so many people I have known online only for so long. Please give your love to the guests I had on the show. Also, I hope the listeners can get past the audio quality and the various methods I used to make it worse. Please find the full unedited version here: Episode 169 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Liberty Weekly Substack ...

Jun 06, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2021Ep. 169

Libertarian Challenges Lockdowns...& Wins! ft. TJ Roberts Ep. 168

Last week, I was joined by TJ Roberts, an Austro-libertarian and second-year law student. TJ was ticketed for attending a church service during Kentucky's lockdown. He sued in federal court and won. His victory helped set precedent that was used by other federal courts to end some of the lockdown orders across the country. Follow TJ Roberts: Twitter Facebook Episode 168 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Liberty Weekly Subscribestar Liberty Weekly Substack The Liberty Weekly Pat...

Jun 03, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 2021Ep. 168
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