In this episode of the Programming Lions podcast, hosts welcome Hannah Cox, the president and co-founder of Based Politics, owner of Athens Media, and a renowned political commentator. The discussion dives into the libertarian ideology, differences between libertarians and conservatives, and Hannah's journey into politics. The conversation also covers topics like the flaws in the public education system, the benefits of homeschooling, and the impact of social media on modern politics. Hannah shares her views on the TikTok ban, the challenges of escaping the two-party system, and her work with the Atlas Society. The episode concludes with a fun rapid-fire question round and valuable advice from Hannah for aspiring young influencers.

Links:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannahdanielle_cox6/

TikTok: tiktok.com/@hannahdcox

YT: www.youtube.com/@HannahCox

Website: hannahcox.substack.com

TIMELINE

00:00 Introduction to the Programming Lions Podcast

00:50 Hannah Cox's Political Journey

02:24 Libertarian vs. Conservative Values

05:50 Debating Drug Policies

09:40 Challenges of the Two-Party System

19:18 The Role of Media in Politics

22:39 TikTok Ban and Free Speech

24:58 TikTok Ban and Its Implications

27:01 Content Creation Strategies

30:08 The Realities of Being an Influencer

34:03 Homeschooling Insights and Experiences

40:29 Collaboration with Atlas Society

42:47 Rapid Fire Questions

44:48 Final Thoughts and Farewell