Libertarian-Minded

Vaccines Unmasked, Part 2: COVID, PCR, and the Illusion of Science

Recorded: August 7, 2025

This episode challenges assumptions, explores history’s forgotten warnings, and asks the fundamental libertarian question: Who owns your body—you or the state?

In Part 2, Peter and Dru break down the PCR test at the heart of the COVID-19 response, exploring how its misuse redefined infection and created a culture of fear. Was science hijacked to serve political and pharmaceutical agendas? From arbitrary cycle thresholds to the diagnosis of “asymptomatic carriers,” this conversation reveals how testing became a tool for control rather than truth—and what it means for future public health crises.

Show Links:

Veterans Today: Anti-Vaxxers: Dupes or Terrorists? By Carol Duff, MSN, BA, RN February 14, 2019: 

https://veteranstoday.com/2019/02/14/anti-vaxxers-dupes-or-terrorists/

The Washington Post: Anti-vaxxers are dangerous. Make them face isolation, fines, arrests By Juliette Kayyem April 30, 2019: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/04/30/time-get-much-tougher-anti-vaccine-crowd/

New York Times, Not Up For Debate: The Science of Vaccination By Aaron Carroll, M.D.. September 17, 2015: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/18/upshot/not-up-for-debate-the-science-behind-vaccination.html

Cochrane Library; Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No. : CD004407: Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella in children (Review):

ORIGINAL author’s conclusion: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004407.pub3/full

2021 UPDATED author’s conclusion: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004407.pub5/full

Will Libertarianism Die a Covid Death: 

https://www.heaton4arizona.com/covid-death.html

Vaccines Unmasked, Part 1: The Roots of Medical Tyranny

Date Recorded: Aug 7, 2025

In the opening of our Vaccines Unmasked series, Peter Norquest and Arizona Libertarian Party State Chairman Dru Heaton set the stage for a hard-hitting discussion on vaccines, mandates, and medical freedom. From the origins of modern vaccination programs to the philosophical questions of liberty versus compliance, this episode examines how government and corporate interests have shaped health policy—and what that means for personal choice today.

Show Links:

Veterans Today: Anti-Vaxxers: Dupes or Terrorists? By Carol Duff, MSN, BA, RN February 14, 2019: 

https://veteranstoday.com/2019/02/14/anti-vaxxers-dupes-or-terrorists/

The Washington Post: Anti-vaxxers are dangerous. Make them face isolation, fines, arrests By Juliette Kayyem April 30, 2019: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/04/30/time-get-much-tougher-anti-vaccine-crowd/

New York Times, Not Up For Debate: The Science of Vaccination By Aaron Carroll, M.D.. September 17, 2015: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/18/upshot/not-up-for-debate-the-science-behind-vaccination.html

Cochrane Library; Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 2. Art. No. : CD004407: Vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella in children (Review):

2012 ORIGINAL author’s conclusion: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004407.pub3/full

2021 UPDATED author’s conclusion: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004407.pub5/full

Will Libertarianism Die a Covid Death: 

https://www.heaton4arizona.com/covid-death.html

Wake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep.76 (05-14-25): 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuKOAq0D3wg&t=8390s

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Vaccines Unmasked, Part 1: The Roots of Medical Tyranny

Date Recorded: Aug 7, 2025

In the opening of our Vaccines Unmasked series, Peter Norquest and Arizona Libertarian Party State Chairman Dru Heaton set the stage for a hard-hitting discussion on vaccines, mandates, and medical freedom. From the origins of modern vaccination programs to the philosophical questions of liberty versus compliance, this episode examines how government and corporate interests have shaped health policy—and what that means for personal choice today.

Personal Liberty - The cornerstone of Libertarian ideology!

REPLAY: Check out Episode #3 for the full version of this episode.

Originally Recorded Feb 8, 2024

This is the quick-listen or "producers cut" version of today's episode - perfect if you're short on time and just want the bottom line!

Part 2 of our 4-part series exploring the Libertarian Party Platform.  Join Peter and Terra as they explore the fundamental belief that individuals should be free to live their lives as they see fit without interference or coercion from any other individual, group, or government.

http://theroamingbandits.com/

Employee vaccination mandate for new hires was never officially adopted or voted on in Pima County, only recommended by the County Administrator:

https://youtu.be/TcXEbwSNioclist=PL0Elrrgc1_87GpyMioMu0xB8x3MHlGoUs&t=12580

https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/06335626-e488-4e53-9392-397e0b253c58?cache=1800

U.S. Government is Exposed Funding AI Tools to Permanently Establish Mass Online Censorship Regime:

https://thekylebecker.substack.com/p/us-government-is-exposed-funding?publication_id=227511&post_id=141466425&isFreemail=true&r=u1e4w

DCNF Reporter Reveals How Biden Admin Is Quietly Funding A ‘Censorship Industrial Complex’ In Congressional Testimony

https://dailycaller.com/2024/02/06/katelynn-richardson-dcnf-reporter-biden-admins-censorship-funding-congressional-testimony/

Your router’s Wi-Fi signal can be used to create a 3D holographic map of your house: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/wi-fi-radiation-transparent-walls/

 Scientists Are Getting Eerily Good at Using WiFi to 'See' People Through Walls in Detail: https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3p7xj/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detail

Tucson Electric Power can control your thermostat: https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-electric-floats-pilot-program-to-control-your-thermostat/article_1a723010-919a-581b-af2a-de203f915801.html

Pima County Board of Supervisors Resolution 2023-64: https://pima.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12465241&GUID=48455997-5CF5-4833-A0BB-83E98C97CFB1

Clip from Self Ownership and the Non Aggression Principal

Recorded Feb 8, 2024

Personal Liberty - The cornerstone of Libertarian ideology! See Episode 3 for full show.

Dru Heaton State Chair of Arizona Libertarian Party and Peter Norquest are guest on Wake Up Tucson with Christopher DeSimone.

Recorded Aug. 13, 2025

Watch the original video podcast on youtube:

Wake Up Live W/ Christopher DeSimone Ep. 140

Trump’s Admin – Justice Department Part 2 

Date recorded:           July 15, 2025

Should our top domestic law enforcement officer have so many serious conflicts of interest and shady dealing son his résumé, including with foreign companies and governments? Absolutely not, but that’s what we have discovered about the new Director of the FBI. How might these issues compromise the agency’s directives? Listen in to Terra and Peter as they break it all down and show you how the FBI is being politically weaponized. Plus: FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino information!

Music by Roman Garcia, The Roaming Bandits - Dystopian Future http://theroamingbandits.com/

Show notes:

Kash Patel:

https://www.fbi.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/director-patel

Kash Patel: The Magical Rise of a Self-Described ‘Wizard’ in Trump World:

https://web.archive.org/web/20250401005011/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/us/politics/kash-patel.html

Trump administration profile - Kash Patel:

https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/02/trump-administration-profile-kash-patel

Patel scrutinized over past work for Qatar:

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5124971-kash-patel-qatar-work-fbi-nomination/

Public Financial Disclosure Report – Kash Patel:

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25509708-kash-patel-financial-disclosure/

Kash Patel set to make millions off Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/kash-patel-shein-stock-fbi-director-b2701669.html

Kash Patel Failed to Disclose Companies Involved in a Million-Dollar Land Deal:

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/02/kash-patel-donald-trump-fbi-confirmation-financial-disclosure-marbury-shahin/

Kash Patel distances himself from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons at FBI director confirmation hearing:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/kash-patel-distances-trumps-jan-6-pardons-fbi-director-confirmation-he-rcna190003

US Senator Durbin’s letter to the DOJ regarding Patel firing FBI agents as private citizen:

https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/8c3f97f48409daa8/51efc0bb-full.pdf

Kash Patel Urges Americans to Prioritize Israel in Incoming FBI Role:

https://vinnews.com/2024/12/01/kash-patel-urges-americans-to-prioritize-israel-in-incoming-fbi-role/

ICAN Statement on the Nomination of Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation:

https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/israeli-american_civic_action_network_letter_of_support_for_patel.pdf

Justice Department Announces Launch of Joint Task Force October 7:

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-launch-joint-task-force-october-7

Kash Patel Removed As Acting ATF Director, Army Secretary Driscoll Steps In:

https://www.ibtimes.com/kash-patel-removed-acting-atf-director-army-secretary-driscoll-steps-3769536

Kash Patel’s podcast persona: Staunch Trump defender and fierce critic of the FBI he could soon lead:

https://apnews.com/article/patel-fbi-trump-maralago-january-6-2db2b3a27adb295df30a9ffa72208688

Trump administration fires prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 cases and moves toward ousting FBI agents:

https://apnews.com/article/trump-fbi-firing-a7b19a5f414ce82c6f6b5f6656000d23

Trump targets ‘Anonymous’ author and former top cybersecurity official in escalation of retribution:

https://apnews.com/article/trump-retaliation-miles-taylor-chris-krebs-efb1416926df9d1086fa21349a18f90b

Years later, key figures in Russia investigation face new scrutiny from Trump administration:

https://apnews.com/article/trump-russia-fbi-new-investigation-comey-brennan-33f52dec786e45b019d7d021e6d99c02

Dan Bongino:

https://www.fbi.gov/about/leadership-and-structure/deputy-director-dan-bongino

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Bongino

Secret Service Agent Turns on Obama, Runs for Congress:

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/secret-service-agent-turns-obama-runs-congress/story?id=20807235

Dan Bongino Devotes His Life to ‘Owning the Libs.’ Trump Hangs on His Every Word:

https://web.archive.org/web/20250327171640/https://www.thedailybeast.com/dan-bongino-devotes-his-life-to-owning-the-libs-trump-hangs-on-his-every-word/

NRATV Host Says 'My Life Is All About Owning The Libs Now':

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nratv-dan-bongino-my-life-is-all-about-owning-the-libs-now_n_5bb78317e4b0876eda9dc907

What to know about Dan Bongino, the media personality tapped as FBI deputy director:

https://www.npr.org/2025/02/24/nx-s1-5306990/dan-bongino-fbi-deputy-director

DOJ and FBI memo regarding Epstein case - July 7, 2025:

https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1407001/dl?inline

FBI Deputy Director confirms Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide based on agency's files:

https://www.foxnews.com/media/fbi-bosses-insist-jeffrey-epstein-killed-himself-after-reviewing-his-file

Here’s How FBI’s Kash Patel And Dan Bongino Fueled Right-Wing Hopes For Bombshell Epstein Revelations:

https://web.archive.org/web/20250709061758/https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/07/08/heres-how-fbis-kash-patel-and-dan-bongino-fueled-right-wing-hopes-for-bombshell-epstein-revelations/

Dan Bongino Questioned Epstein’s Death in 2019, Now He’s Backing the Official Story:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/dan-bongino-questioned-epstein-s-death-in-2019-now-he-s-backing-the-official-story/ar-AA1F9meZ

Dan Bongino Show: Troubling Questions About Epstein’s Death (Ep 1042):

https://dexa.ai/danbongino/clip?sids=chunk_2458005

Bongino still in limbo as Trump fumes and JD Vance seeks to play mediator, sources say:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/bongino-still-in-limbo-as-trump-fumes-and-jd-vance-seeks-to-play-mediator-sources-say/ar-AA1IAdDJ

Trump’s Administration – Justice Department Part 1

Date recorded:           July 15, 2025

This is the quick-listen or "producers cut" version of today's episode - perfect if you're short on time and just want the bottom line!

In this episode, Peter and Terra zero in on US Attorney General Pam Bondi’s track record over the last decade and a half. What would you think if you found out she gave a free pass on fraud charges to Trump University after receiving $25K in donations from his family foundation? Or that she’s a former legal consultant for Pfizer who quietly dropped a long-running investigation into Pfizer’s alleged foreign bribery just days after she became Attorney General? Join us to find out what else she’s had her hands in, some of it will shock you!

Music by Roman Garcia, The Roaming Bandits - Dystopian Future http://theroamingbandits.com/

Show notes:

Pam Bondi:

https://www.justice.gov/ag/staff-profile/meet-attorney-general

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pam_Bondi

Trump donation to Bondi PAC

https://www.democracynow.org/2024/11/22/pam_bondi_ag

Meet the Spyware Companies Preparing to Unleash Their Tech During Trump's 2nd Term:

https://tlavagabond.substack.com/p/meet-the-spyware-companies-preparing

AG Pam Bondi recently worked for Pfizer? What?? What the hell is going on?

https://jonrappoport.substack.com/p/ag-pam-bondi-recently-worked-for-pfizer-what

Should Pfizer be a target of MAHA, or are we all about rainbows and marshmallows?

https://jonrappoport.substack.com/p/should-pfizer-be-target-of-maha-rainbows-and-marshmallows

DOJ Dropped Pfizer Bribery Investigation Days After Ex-Pfizer Lawyer Pam Bondi Became AG

https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/doj-dropped-pfizer-bribery-investigation-days-after-ex-pfizer-lawyer-pam-bondi-became-ag/

New AG Pam Bondi Filed Lawsuit Against New York Officials Over Immigration:

https://needtoknow.news/2025/02/new-ag-pam-bondi-filed-lawsuit-against-new-york-officials-over-immigration/

DOJ Sues Colorado, Denver to Overturn Sanctuary Law, Policies:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/doj-sues-colorado-denver-to-overturn-sanctuary-law-policies/

State, DOJ Move Against Cartels; Produce List, Language for Indictments & Search Warrants:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/state-doj-move-against-cartels-produce-list-language-for-indictments-search-warrants/

Trump Ends Taxpayer Subsidies for Illegal Aliens:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/trump-ends-taxpayer-subsidies-for-illegal-aliens/

Sheriff: No Doubt Garcia Is MS-13 Associate. Bondi Releases More Evidence. Democrats Intransigent:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/crime/sheriff-no-doubt-garcia-is-ms-13-associate-bondi-releases-more-evidence-democrats-intransigent/

President Donald Trump says Kilmar Abrego Garcia has “‘MS-13’ on his knuckles.” Pants on Fire!:

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2025/apr/30/donald-trump/trump-abrego-garcia-hand-tattoos-abc-news/

Attorney General Pam Bondi Denies Knowledge of Masked and Hooded ICE Agents:

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/6/27/headlines/attorney_general_pam_bondi_denies_knowledge_of_masked_and_hooded_ice_agents

Where Does Pam Bondi Stand on Gun Control?

https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2024/11/22/bondi-gun-control-n1226971

That’s a good question:

https://www.arizonaagenda.com/p/thats-a-good-question

AG Pam Bondi Sold Up to $5 Million in Trump Media Shares as Trump Announced Tariffs:

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/5/19/headlines/ag_pam_bondi_sold_up_to_5_million_in_trump_media_shares_as_trump_announced_tariffs

Ethics Complaint Accuses Attorney General Pam Bondi of “Serious Professional Misconduct”:

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/6/6/headlines/ethics_complaint_accuses_attorney_general_pam_bondi_of_serious_professional_misconduct

Trump Picks A War Cabinet:

https://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/4666/Trump-Picks-A-War-Cabinet.aspx

We Are All Amalekites:

https://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/4734/We-Are-All-

FBI Disobeying Order to Release All Epstein Files:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/crime/fbi-disobeying-orders-to-release-all-epstein-files/

Original Epstein Client List May No Longer Exist, Says Congressman:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/epstein-client-list-may-no-longer-exist/

EPSTEIN'S CHALK BOARD:

https://richardwillett.substack.com/p/epsteins-chalk-board

FBI Director Patel Believes Epstein Hanged Himself:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/fbi-director-patel-believes-epstein-hanged-himself/

Full Stop: The Trilateral Commission Has Erased Its Blackmailer-In-Chief, Jeffery Epstein:

https://www.technocracy.news/full-stop-the-trilateral-commission-has-erased-its-blackmailer-in-chief-jeffery-epstein/

Todd Blanche, Deputy US Attorney General:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Blanche

Judge Schedules Trump Trial for March 25th:

https://thenewamerican.com/news/judge-schedules-trump-trial-for-march-25th/

D. John Sauer, Solicitor General:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._John_Sauer

Trump’s Administration – Justice Department Part 1

Date recorded:           July 15, 2025

This is the full-length version of today's episode - with all the deep dives, background and details you won't want to miss!

In this episode, Peter and Terra zero in on US Attorney General Pam Bondi’s track record over the last decade and a half. What would you think if you found out she gave a free pass on fraud charges to Trump University after receiving $25K in donations from his family foundation? Or that she’s a former legal consultant for Pfizer who quietly dropped a long-running investigation into Pfizer’s alleged foreign bribery just days after she became Attorney General? Join us to find out what else she’s had her hands in, some of it will shock you!

Music by Roman Garcia, The Roaming Bandits - Dystopian Future http://theroamingbandits.com/

Show notes:

Pam Bondi:

https://www.justice.gov/ag/staff-profile/meet-attorney-general

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pam_Bondi

Trump donation to Bondi PAC

https://www.democracynow.org/2024/11/22/pam_bondi_ag

Meet the Spyware Companies Preparing to Unleash Their Tech During Trump's 2nd Term:

https://tlavagabond.substack.com/p/meet-the-spyware-companies-preparing

AG Pam Bondi recently worked for Pfizer? What?? What the hell is going on?

https://jonrappoport.substack.com/p/ag-pam-bondi-recently-worked-for-pfizer-what

Should Pfizer be a target of MAHA, or are we all about rainbows and marshmallows?

https://jonrappoport.substack.com/p/should-pfizer-be-target-of-maha-rainbows-and-marshmallows

DOJ Dropped Pfizer Bribery Investigation Days After Ex-Pfizer Lawyer Pam Bondi Became AG

https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/doj-dropped-pfizer-bribery-investigation-days-after-ex-pfizer-lawyer-pam-bondi-became-ag/

New AG Pam Bondi Filed Lawsuit Against New York Officials Over Immigration:

https://needtoknow.news/2025/02/new-ag-pam-bondi-filed-lawsuit-against-new-york-officials-over-immigration/

DOJ Sues Colorado, Denver to Overturn Sanctuary Law, Policies:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/doj-sues-colorado-denver-to-overturn-sanctuary-law-policies/

State, DOJ Move Against Cartels; Produce List, Language for Indictments & Search Warrants:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/state-doj-move-against-cartels-produce-list-language-for-indictments-search-warrants/

Trump Ends Taxpayer Subsidies for Illegal Aliens:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/trump-ends-taxpayer-subsidies-for-illegal-aliens/

Sheriff: No Doubt Garcia Is MS-13 Associate. Bondi Releases More Evidence. Democrats Intransigent:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/crime/sheriff-no-doubt-garcia-is-ms-13-associate-bondi-releases-more-evidence-democrats-intransigent/

President Donald Trump says Kilmar Abrego Garcia has “‘MS-13’ on his knuckles.” Pants on Fire!:

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2025/apr/30/donald-trump/trump-abrego-garcia-hand-tattoos-abc-news/

Attorney General Pam Bondi Denies Knowledge of Masked and Hooded ICE Agents:

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/6/27/headlines/attorney_general_pam_bondi_denies_knowledge_of_masked_and_hooded_ice_agents

Where Does Pam Bondi Stand on Gun Control?

https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2024/11/22/bondi-gun-control-n1226971

That’s a good question:

https://www.arizonaagenda.com/p/thats-a-good-question

AG Pam Bondi Sold Up to $5 Million in Trump Media Shares as Trump Announced Tariffs:

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/5/19/headlines/ag_pam_bondi_sold_up_to_5_million_in_trump_media_shares_as_trump_announced_tariffs

Ethics Complaint Accuses Attorney General Pam Bondi of “Serious Professional Misconduct”:

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/6/6/headlines/ethics_complaint_accuses_attorney_general_pam_bondi_of_serious_professional_misconduct

Trump Picks A War Cabinet:

https://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/4666/Trump-Picks-A-War-Cabinet.aspx

We Are All Amalekites:

https://chuckbaldwinlive.com/Articles/tabid/109/ID/4734/We-Are-All-

FBI Disobeying Order to Release All Epstein Files:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/crime/fbi-disobeying-orders-to-release-all-epstein-files/

Original Epstein Client List May No Longer Exist, Says Congressman:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/epstein-client-list-may-no-longer-exist/

EPSTEIN'S CHALK BOARD:

https://richardwillett.substack.com/p/epsteins-chalk-board

FBI Director Patel Believes Epstein Hanged Himself:

https://thenewamerican.com/us/fbi-director-patel-believes-epstein-hanged-himself/

Full Stop: The Trilateral Commission Has Erased Its Blackmailer-In-Chief, Jeffery Epstein:

https://www.technocracy.news/full-stop-the-trilateral-commission-has-erased-its-blackmailer-in-chief-jeffery-epstein/

Todd Blanche, Deputy US Attorney General:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Blanche

Judge Schedules Trump Trial for March 25th:

https://thenewamerican.com/news/judge-schedules-trump-trial-for-march-25th/

D. John Sauer, Solicitor General:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._John_Sauer

Libertarian Party Platform Stance on Personal Liberty