Podcast Episodes

How Much Should Libertarians Trust Vivek Ramaswamy?

Austin Peterson invited me on to discuss his new favorite politician, Vivek Ramaswamy. I have no favorite politicians, so I wanted to share why I like and dislike, as well as distrust, the promises o…

Published on 1 year, 11 months ago

The Five U.S. Presidential Elections That Foreshadow 2024 with Dan Miller

I recently attended a talkshop by historian Dan Miller on five past Presidential elections that could inform the contest in 2024. I sat down with him to discuss parts of this fascinating presentation…

Published on 2 years ago

The Spirit of ’76: Libertarianism and American Renewal with Alex Salter

Alexander Salter writes in his book "The Spirit of ’76," "Libertarianism is a rational reconstruction of America's founding principles." He joins me to discuss how libertarianism continues the Americ…

Published on 2 years ago

Breaking Down the Republican Debate

We all know this debate probably didn't matter as the country hurdles toward another Biden-Trump election. Still, eight candidates met on the stage to argue, debate policy, and needle each other. I d…

Published on 2 years ago

Designing a New Constitution Using Jeffersonian Principles For The Internet Age with Max Borders

Max Borders is the author of the new book "Underthrow: How Jefferson's Dangerous Idea Will Spark a New Revolution." We discuss renewing the Jeffersonian principles of decentralization and limited gov…

Published on 2 years ago

The Power of Family Meals: Personal Stories of Impact from a Catholic Priest and Theology Professor

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…

Published on 2 years ago

Mutahar of SomeOrdinaryGamers vs XqC... What Are The Ethics of Using Other People's Content in the Internet Age?

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 princip…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Lessen Your Anxiety About Current Events By Discovering Your First Principles

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 b…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Lessons Learned from Poland's Ukrainian Refugee Crisis with Emily Schroen

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 challeng…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Assessing the 2024 Presidential Race

Austin Peterson recently invited me on his radio show to discuss the 2024 Presidential race. 

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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago