Podcast Episodes
Back to Search"Brick by brick": Building an ordered life through grit with Chris Spangle on Leading Adam
Hosts Adam Binkerd and Erika Crabtree open season three of Leading Adam with a deeply personal conversation with Chris Spangle—director of digital content at IBJ, former Bob & Tom digital lead, and l…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Foundations of Liberty 002: Understanding Natural Rights vs. Legal Rights
What are natural rights, and how do they differ from legal rights? In this episode of Foundations of Liberty on The Chris Spangle Show, Chris breaks down core Libertarian principles on rights, freedo…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Why becoming American was “the best day of my life” for Agustina Vergara Cid
Agustina Vergara Cid, a former immigrant from Argentina and now a U.S. citizen, joins host Chris Spangle to share her powerful story of becoming American. She describes her July 3 naturalization cere…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought
Chris Spangle launches a new series exploring the foundational ideas behind libertarianism. In this episode, he outlines eight core principles—individualism, individual rights, spontaneous order, lim…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Introducing Foundations of Liberty: Where The Show Is Headed
Chris Spangle returns to share why he’s been away and what’s next for the show. He opens up about fatherhood, intellectual shifts since the pandemic, and his desire to rethink libertarianism and fait…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Grill Pilled: Chris Spangle on Escaping Political Idolatry and Reclaiming Real Life
I was honored to (and surprised) to be asked as a guest on Jacob Winograd's show The LCI Green Room over at the Libertarian Christian Institute to talk about the “Grill Pill”—a mindset that’s all abo…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the Spectrum Pipeline Act Matters | James Czerniawski on Wireless Innovation & 5G
Senior policy analyst James Czerniawski of Americans for Prosperity joins The Chris Spangle Show to break down the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 and why it’s crucial for America’s digital future. Fro…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
America Is an Idea. Here’s Why Civics Teaches Us That with Alejandro Ramos
Join Chris Spangle and Alejandro Ramos as they discuss why civics education is crucial for America's future. Alejandro outlines his Citizenship Empowerment Framework, emphasizing foundational documen…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Tariffs, Trade, and Tensions: Chris Spangle and Alex Rosado on U.S.-China Policy
Chris Spangle is joined by Alex Rosado, professional programs assistant at the Alexander Hamilton Society, to unpack the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations. They break down the legacy of Trum…
Published on 4 months ago
Serve Your Circle: Answering God's Call to Create Culture In Our Sphere of Influence
I was honored to give the commencement address at a homeschool high school graduation. In this speech, I encouraged graduates to resist the pull of shallow success and instead pursue lives rooted in …
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago