Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchInside Canada's Election: How American Politics Are Shaping Canadian Voters with William Dunstan
In this episode of The Chris Spangle Show, Chris welcomes William Dunstan, a Canadian political commentator and Young Voices contributor, for a wide-ranging discussion about U.S.-Canada relations, Ca…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
An Immigrant’s Moral Case for American Ideals with Augustina Vergara Cid
Chris welcomes back Augustina Vergara Cid to discuss the moral and philosophical costs of dehumanization, particularly in the context of immigration. Drawing on her personal experience immigrating to…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
What is the Unitary Executive Theory? – Ryan Silverstein Explains
Ryan Silverstein, JD candidate at Villanova University, joins Chris Spangle to explain the unitary executive theory through the case of Gwen Wilcox, former chair of the National Labor Relations Board…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Latino Voters Support Trump's Immigration Policies – Cruz Garcia Explains
Independent policy consultant Cruz Garcia joins Chris Spangle to discuss why many Latino voters support former President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Cruz, whose own family experienced the ch…
Published on 5 months ago
Why Parents Are Skipping Michigan’s Free Preschool Program with Susannah Barnes Petitt
Michigan expanded its state-funded pre-K program by 20,000 seats—but only 6,000 children enrolled. Why are parents opting out of free preschool programs like Head Start and the Great Start Readiness …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Liberation Day or Tax Hike? Trump Imposes Massive Tariffs
April 2, 2025—dubbed “Liberation Day” by Donald Trump—new sweeping tariffs were announced, including a 10% baseline on all imports and steep country-specific increases. But is this protectionist move…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
The Truth About Life in Cuba Under Communism with Gaby Blanco
Gaby Blanco, a speaker for the Dissident Project and Gideons International, joins Chris Spangle to discuss the reality of life in Cuba today. Contrary to popular belief following Obama-era policy cha…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Tariffs Explained: Why Congress Should Reclaim Its Constitutional Powers with Matt Cookson
Are tariffs taxes in disguise? Matt Cookson, a policy fellow at Young Voices and contributor at the Mises Institute, explains the complicated truth behind tariffs. Learn why the U.S. Constitution ori…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Introducing A New Podcast I Host: Big Hearted Indy
If you've been a longtime listener to this show, you know there are several things that we've emphasized over the years like the importance of friendship, healthy masculinity, and growing civil socie…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Birthright Citizenship and Trump’s Executive Order with Agustina Vergara Cid
In this episode, I talk with Agustina Vergara Cid, an immigration policy expert, to break down the complex issue of birthright citizenship and President Trump's day-one executive order attempting to …
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago