Episode Summary: This episode we start out with our “Idiot of the Week” award and then we talk with special guest Chris Mooney who works in the mental health field.  We talk about the most common mental illnesses, some of the struggles that patients and their families go through, and also how drug use contributesContinue reading AWI – Episode 30 – The Stigma of Mental Health

Episode Summary: This episode we start out with our “Idiot of the Week” award and then we spend the rest of the show doing a primer on libertarianism.  What are the principles (Limited Govt, Individualism, Free markets, Peace and Tolerance)?  Who is John Locke and why was he important in liberty (and also his influenceContinue reading AWI – Episode 29 – What is a libertarian anyway?

Episode Summary: This episode we start out with our “Idiot of the Week” award and then talk about the current state of the college (bachelor’s) degree.  With $1.4 Trillion in debt this is a huge noose around our youth’s neck.  Why is college so much more expensive (relative to incomes) than it was 30 yearsContinue reading AWI – Episode 28 – The Value of a College Degree

Episode Summary: It is a vacation week again so we created another special episode just doing all “Idiots of the Week”.  Laugh, enjoy, share! Also, as it is back to school season, please plan to listen to our episode 28 next week when we tackle the huge issue of the value of a college degree. Continue reading AWI – Episode 27 – All Idiots of the Week

Episode Summary: This episode we start out with our “Idiot of the Week” award and then talk about the decline of religion in the U.S. (and Western Europe).  We ponder whether increased education and wealth are the primary causes and ask what this means about future peoples.  We end with a short segment highlighting IdioticContinue reading AWI – Episode 26 – Losing My Religion

Episode Summary: This episode we start out with our “Idiot of the Week” award and then talk about the minimum wage.  We talk origins and how the arbitrary nature of it does not make sense in a broad country with vastly different costs of living.  We also go into the many unintended consequences of thisContinue reading AWI – Episode 25 – The Minimum Wage

Episode Summary: This episode we start out with our “Idiot of the Week” award and then talk about one of the biggest questions in the history of humanity…how did we get here?  Rich shares some of his research on the question of Big Bang Theory vs Intelligent Design.  We talk microevolution, macroevolution, Darwin and NaturalContinue reading AWI – Episode 24 – Big Bang vs Intelligent Design

Episode Summary: This episode we start out with our “Idiot of the Week” award and then talk about the Supreme Court.  We chat about how, despite popular opinion, it is really a very political body…as evidenced by which type of judge (from their history of case law) gets appointed by the party in charge atContinue reading AWI – Episode 23 – Supreme Court Status Quo

Episode Summary: As it is vacation time, we hope you enjoy a replay of our very first episode on Free Speech.  Enjoy it again and please share the show. Show Hosts: Mark Weaver and Rich Kroll Producer: Mark Weaver Show Music: Courtesy The New EWE – (Eric Weaver Experience)

Episode Summary: As it is vacation time, we created a special episode just doing all “Idiots of the Week”.  We uncovered the world’s dumbest burglers and robbers; the only man to cook himself to death; and a lady who has a disgusting way to cure acne. Plus many more!  Laugh and enjoy. Show Hosts: MarkContinue reading AWI – Episode 21 – Idiots of the Week Only