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. […]

Comedy legend Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling joins Big John for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about life, stand-up, and the universal power of laughter—from his early days on Long Island to the Howard Stern Show. A masterclass in humor, resilience, and storytelling. – The origins of his legendary “922-WINE” joke line– Jackie recounts his […]

Big John asks the Big Questions of Craig DeLuz, longtime school board member, business owner, and Republican candidate for California’s 6th Congressional District. In a candid, thoughtful talk, they discuss California’s political decay, restoring reason to governance, and defending constitutional rights. – The role of media in political division– Why Craig DeLuz entered the race […]

Big John interviews libertarian leader Carla Gericke, founder of New Hampshire’s Free State Project, to trace her remarkable journey from apartheid South Africa to American liberty activism. She shares her views on freedom, censorship, and how individuals can reclaim power from the state. – Why she believes the federal system can’t be reformed– Carla’s childhood […]

Dr. Michael Rectenwald—former NYU professor and onetime Marxist—joins Big John to explain how campus censorship turned him toward liberty. From his NYU ordeal to his 2024 presidential run, Rectenwald explores freedom, free speech, and the fight against collectivism. – The case for abolishing alphabet agencies and foreign aid– The transformation from Marxism to libertarianism– How […]

Former Mises Institute president Jeff Deist joins Big John for a deep dive into liberty, economics, money, and the meaning of freedom in a modern society. They explore whether “libertarian” still means what it once did, the role of sound money, and whether decentralization offers a path forward. – Trump, decentralization, and global trends– What […]