Is Intellectual Property actually a form of theft? Stephan Kinsella joins Big John to dismantle the biggest myth in economics: that patents and copyrights “protect” innovation. He argues that IP laws are not property rights at all, but state-enforced monopolies that violate the Non-Aggression Principle. We dive deep into: – Why “owning an idea” is […]

Is stand-up comedy dying? Comedian Matt Nagin joins Big John to expose the truth about cancel culture, censorship, and the fight for free speech. In this raw interview, we dive deep into why comedy provokes outraged mobs today and whether artistic freedom can survive the current cultural backlash. Chapters:00:00 Intro — Comedy, culture, and free […]

In this episode of The Big Questions with Big John, Professor Fred T. Golder, a law professor and conflict-resolution expert, explains why polarization has intensified, how human psychology, emotion, and identity fuel conflict, and what actually works when people seem impossible to reach. Rather than debating policy positions, this conversation digs deeper into how people […]

In this episode of Big Questions with Big John, author and educator Joe Templin breaks down how real growth happens over time. Drawing from physics, finance, martial arts, education, and personal experience, Templin explains why discipline, consistency, and long-term thinking matter far more than talent, credentials, or shortcuts. This conversation explores how people learn, why […]

In this episode of Big Questions with Big John, fintech entrepreneur David Materazzi, founder of Galileo FX, explains how disciplined thinking and structured decision-making shape real, sustainable success. From growing up in Italy to building a global fintech company, Materazzi shares how calculated risk, long-term systems, and personal accountability matter far more than hype or […]

Many people assume society would instantly collapse without government. This conversation looks at what would actually fail first, what might hold together, and why our assumptions about order don’t always match reality. Economist and anarcho-capitalist Walter Block joins Big John on Big Questions to make the case that it not only could work, but would […]

How did capitalism lift billions out of poverty? Swedish author and classical liberal thinker Johan Norberg joins Big John to destroy the myth that Sweden is socialist and explain why free markets—not government control—transformed human civilization. 🔥 What You’ll Learn:– Why global poverty collapsed in the last 50 years– The truth about Sweden’s economy (it’s […]

Most Americans hold libertarian views on personal freedom, government overreach, and individual rights—they just don’t realize it. Libertarian broadcaster and classical liberal thinker Bob Zadek joins Big John to explore why political labels mislead us, how people discover their own libertarian beliefs, and what’s blocking third-party ideas from real competition. In this episode:– Why left […]

From economics professor to police officer at 49 to Libertarian presidential candidate — Mike ter Maat’s journey challenges everything you think you know about law enforcement and liberty. In this Big Questions classic, Big John sits down with Mike ter Maat for an unflinching conversation about policing, constitutional governance, and the moral foundations of individual […]

Stand-up comedian Stacey Prussman ran for NYC mayor during the height of COVID mandates — and her reasons might surprise you. In this Big Questions episode, she breaks down the reality of cancel culture in comedy clubs, why free speech matters more than ever, and what happens when a libertarian challenges New York’s political machine. […]