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Activists Episodes

Sept. 14, 2022

583: Why Modern Monetary Theory Loses to Basic Economics EVERY TIME

We go over the basics of MMT—its ideas of fiat currency, how it's different from other forms of money, and why it's so popular with politicians who have no idea what they're talking about.
Guest: Jon Miltimore
Sept. 10, 2022

581: Republicans Need to Start Playing OFFENSE

On today's episode, I'm joined by Kenny Cody to talk about why Republicans need to start playing offense versus constantly playing defense to Democratic narratives.
Guest: Kenny Cody
Sept. 8, 2022

579: Meeting People Where They're At - (On the Issues THEY Care About)

No matter what your political persuasion is or what your beliefs are on any particular issue, it's important to remember that if you're trying to persuade someone who doesn't agree with you, it's not enough just to tell them what they should be thinking—you have to meet them where they are, and ask them what they care about.
Guest: Spike Cohen
Sept. 7, 2022

578: The Danger of "DO SOMETHING!" Politics

Do you ever feel like your government is making decisions without really knowing what it's doing? On today's episode, Rodgir and I discuss the danger of "do something" politics and how this type of thinking can lead to bad policy and harm innocent people.
Sept. 6, 2022

577: Without Choice, You Can't Have Liberty - Meet the Libertarian Choice for Alabama's 7th Congressional District

Gavin is a Libertarian who believes that without choice, you can't have liberty. He explains why he thinks the best way to promote personal freedom and civil liberties is through limited government: less taxation, less regulation, and more personal responsibility.
Guest: Gavin Goodman
Sept. 2, 2022

575: When You're Explaining, You're LOSING - How to Reject False Narratives & Replace Them with Your Own

Whether it's the media, a friend, or even a complete stranger, we are constantly bombarded with narratives about how things work. But what if we were in charge of setting our own narratives?
Guest: Carla Gericke
Aug. 30, 2022

572: Rethinking the Death Penalty - Why Should Conservatives be Concerned About the Death Penalty?

Demetrius is an advocate for criminal justice reform and he's been working for years to get conservatives to rethink the death penalty. And you know what? He's right—there are plenty of reasons why conservatives should be concerned about the death penalty.
Aug. 26, 2022

570: Teaching Freedom - To Restore American Liberty, We Need Colleges that Actually Teach the Liberal Arts

If we want to reverse America’s current slide into authoritarianism and actively move towards a fully free society, we need to be as clear about our goals as the collectivists have been about theirs.
Aug. 25, 2022

569: Never Fly Solo & The 7 Wingman Principles

On today's episode, I'm joined by Lt. Col Waldo Waldman to talk about leading with courage, building trusting partnerships, and reaching new heights in business.
Guest: Waldo Waldman
Aug. 24, 2022

568: Biden Leaning Toward CANCELING Student Loan Debt - $10k/borrower

President Biden reportedly plans to announce a long-awaited plan to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans and extend the COVID pause in repayments one more time.
Guest: Clint Russell
Aug. 23, 2022

567: ANTHONY FAUCI TO RESIGN IN DECEMBER - (Animal-Tested / Tortured Beagles Nationwide Celebrate!)

Jeffrey Tucker joins me to talk about why we should be happy that a man who has been a part of the HHS since 1984 is finally stepping down, how much harm Fauci has done to public health and the trust in science, as well as what it means for our country moving forward.
Aug. 19, 2022

565: The Reasons to Celebrate Liz Cheney's Loss are MANY

Cheney's loss means that she'll have to find another way to make herself relevant—and it looks like she has no shortage of ideas. After her loss, she said that she may consider running for PRESIDENT in 2024.
Guest: Kenny Cody
Aug. 17, 2022

563: How is Executive Order 14067 Actually Communism in its Purest Form?!

Is Executive Order 14067 actually communism in its purest form.!? Well, today's episode is a great place to start. Clay Clark, CEO of Thrive15.com and host of the Thrivetime Show, returns to the program to explain how Executive Order is essentially copying one right out of the Chinese social credit system. Strap in... — there's more than just that going on here! This episode also covers: What exactly is EO 14067? How does it work? Why should we care? Clay's...
Guest: Clay Clark
Aug. 16, 2022

562: How Can Libertarians Break Past the "Little Fish in Little Pond Syndrome"!?

You don't want to be an echo chamber—you want to break past the "little fish in little pond" syndrome and build coalitions with people who aren't exactly like you.
Aug. 13, 2022

561: What's it Like Playing Basketball in Europe!?

(From the "Where''d You Go" podcast w/ Hunter Wynn)
Guest: Hunter Wynn
Aug. 12, 2022

560: Can this Libertarian Offer Colorado a True Liberty Alternative?!

Brian thinks that Libertarians are the best hope for restoring the American dream—and he thinks it's time for Colorado to take the first step toward reclaiming its independence from big government.
Guest: Brian Peotter
Aug. 11, 2022

559: The Power of Retaining Creative Independence

Chris Goyzueta has been in the content creation business for decades, and he's seen the industry evolve dramatically. In today's episode, Chris returns to the show to talk about The Power of Retaining Creative Independence. Watch and listen as Chris discusses the importance of retaining creative independence in your business. He also talks about how to maintain a healthy balance between collaboration and independence, as well as ways to set up your company so that you can retain creative c...
Aug. 10, 2022

558: How Have Politics Changed Since the Election of Trump? (Audience Q&A)

On today's episode, we're talking about how politics have changed since the election of Donald Trump... PLUS... I'll be answering questions from the audience and discussing how I think politics will change in the future. We'll also go over some of your favorite questions, like the future of libertarianism and what the differences are between conservatives and libertarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug. 9, 2022

557: Young Americans For Liberty Revolution 2022: RECAP

I had a GREAT time joining our friends over at Young Americans For Liberty at Revolution 2022 this past weekend! Today, I recap some of my favorite takeaways from the event, and why I am SO EXCITED for the prospects of liberty post-Rev22!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug. 6, 2022

556: Meet the CYPHERPUNK STOCKBROKER Running for US Senate in New Hampshire!

Bruce is running on a platform of privacy, decentralization, and digital freedom. In this episode, we talk about his campaign and how the principles behind those ideas can change our world.
Guest: Bruce Fenton
Aug. 3, 2022

554: What Has Government Done to Our Money?

Of all the economic problems, money is possibly the most tangled, and perhaps where we most need perspective.
Guest: Tho Bishop
July 20, 2022

548: Why Does This Libertarian Think Florida Deserves a More Pro-Liberty Governor than Ron DeSantis?

Hector Roos is running as a Libertarian to offer Florida a more "pro-liberty" candidate than Ron DeSantis.
Guest: Hector Roos
July 19, 2022

547: HERO 22-Year-Old Ends Mass-Shooting - How a Good Guy with a Gun Stops a Bad Guy with a Gun

When a madman with a rifle started shooting at an Indiana mall this past weekend, a good guy with a gun stopped him—and saved countless lives.
July 16, 2022

546: Why Don't Libertarians Ever Win?

In our society, we're taught that winning arguments is the most important thing. But what if it's not? What if the most important thing is actually helping your fellow Americans on the issues that impact them the most?