A thoughtful and engaging conversation between Libertarian Counterpoint and Hannah Henriksen, President of Respect America. Together they explore the organization’s mission and the philosophy of human respect—an ethical framework that rejects coercion, violence, and state‑imposed solutions in favor of voluntary, compassionate action.

Henriksen shares both personal experiences and real case studies, including the wrongful arrest of an attorney and examples of regulatory overreach harming small businesses and medical patients. These stories highlight how government intervention can erode autonomy, reduce happiness, and create barriers for ordinary people.

The discussion ultimately emphasizes the power of storytelling to build empathy and inspire change. Rather than relying on bureaucratic systems, Henriksen encourages individuals and communities to pursue voluntary, human‑centered approaches to solving problems and supporting one another.

In Part 1 of this two‑episode conversation, Libertarian Counterpoint sits down with Hannah Henriksen, President of Respect America, to explore the core philosophy behind the organization: human respect. Henriksen explains how this ethical framework rejects coercion, violence, and top‑down control in favor of voluntary, compassionate, community‑driven solutions.

If you’re curious about the principles behind voluntaryism, decentralization, and the non‑aggression ethic, this episode sets the stage for the real‑world stories that follow in Part 2.

This week we explore Hannah Henriksen's journey with Respect America, highlighting the importance of storytelling for human connection and detailing her personal path to leading the organization.

Libertarian Counterpoint 1790

Aired 01-22-2026

Libertarian Counterpoint 1789

Aired 01-15-2026

James Just and John Cameron tackle pressing issues: a 79‑year‑old WWII refugee held by ICE after 70+ years in America, economists warning about the $38 trillion national debt, Europe’s pension alarms, and homeschooling hitting record highs. Plus: the EU’s tax‑free package crackdown, federal subsidies for Three Mile Island, and whether a “New Silk Road” is emerging.

James Just and John Cameron break down the week’s biggest stories: Congress votes to release the Epstein files, Sacramento faces a political scandal, California stares down an $18 billion deficit, and Chicago homeowners revolt over skyrocketing property taxes. Plus: Venezuela’s turmoil, Target’s controversial “smile policy,” and what these headlines mean for liberty, accountability, and everyday Americans.

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James Just and John Cameron break down off‑year election signals, NYC’s congestion pricing controversy and real‑world toll impacts, Bill Gates’ climate reversal, alleged scientist misrepresentation on sea‑level rise, California’s costly homelessness failures, Wikipedia co‑founder Larry Sanger’s bid to fix bias, and why Amherst and Britain signal broader policy failures — a fast, skeptical look at power, policy, and unintended consequences.

Join hosts James Just and John Cameron for a libertarian take on the federal shutdown's impact—will Dem election victories end or extend it? Dive into Obamacare's exposed flaws, Seattle's big business tax hike, Amazon's 14K "culture" layoffs, Jay Jones' VA AG win signaling voter shifts, Prop 50's massive win for Newsom, EU tariff threats on Britain, and the most misunderstood presidential economic policies in history. Unfiltered analysis from the fields! #LibertarianViews #GovtShutdown #Election2025

Join hosts James Just and Richard Fields for a libertarian breakdown of the latest headlines: Argentina's Milei scores big in midterms with bold austerity cuts, mounting pressure to end the U.S. government shutdown, Andrew Cuomo narrowing the gap in NYC's mayor race against Zohran Mamdani, UK's Labour pushing weekly union access to workplaces, contrasting party tolerances for extremism, and billion-dollar disaster tracking shifting away from government hands. Sharp analysis on freedom, markets, and overreach!

From Middle East crackdowns and Nobel Peace honors for democratic heroes to debates on U.S. aid, union disruptions, progressive "freebies," EV subsidy disasters, EU trade threats, and CDC flip-flops—dive into the week's wild headlines with James Just and John Cameron's no-holds-barred libertarian breakdowns.