We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle

We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle

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We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle episodes

  • WAL Daily 31: Ranked Choice Voting

    Ranked Choice Voting might sound like a cute little niche, but it actually changed the outcome of an election in Maine this year. Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns dive into what it is, how it would have made Gary Johnson president, and where to start if you want your state to implement it.

    Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ranked-Choice-Voting.pdf

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    24 min
  • WAL Daily 30: Laura Ebke, Libertarian Champion

    State Senator Laura Ebke joins Hodey Johns to talk about what it's like to actually win an election, what libertarian inklings lurk in the hearts of Republicans, and what its like to change parties in the public eye. Also, find out what's in her future after being one of the most successful libertarians of all time.

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    25 min
  • WAL Daily 29: Should You Report Sex Workers to the IRS?

    Usually, being against taxes and supportive of sex workers is in the libertarian wheelhouse. Just a few days ago, both were put to the test as a self-described "AnCap" began an online revolution of people reporting sex workers to the IRS for not reporting their income. Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland dive into the issue: What were his results, is this fair, and what's libertarian ideas are at play or in conflict here?

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    28 min
  • 331: What Causes Wildfires And How Do We Prevent Them?

    Chris Spangle examines what causes wildfires and how we can prevent them. Was Donald Trump right when he said the government makes wildland fires worse? What libertarian principles would significantly reduce both the frequency and damage of wildfires?

    Time Stamps
    • 00:17:11 - Spangle Plays Santa
    • 00:29:15 - How Wildfires Start and History of American Wildfires and Forestry Service
    • 01:04:30 - How Efficient Is the Government at Fighting Fires?
    • 01:12:41 - Libertarian Solutions for Wildfires

      • Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Wildfire.pdf

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      1 hr 26 min
    • WAL Daily 28: Tough Questions- Wouldn't Cronyism Take Over?

      One quandary libertarians face is the conundrum of the free market: If the market is free, won't the evil big corporations be in charge? Not exactly. Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland explain how bad cronyism, bribery, and nepotism are in our current state, then guide you into what the free banking system would look like.

      Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Cronyism.pdf

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      40 min
    • 330: Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized, Online Community after Social Media

      Chris Spangle and Harry Price explain why marijuana was originally criminalized, what medicinal benefits it contains, and why it should be fully legal. We then discuss the impending death of Facebook and ask what the future of online community might look like in a post-social world.

      Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WAL330ShowNotesMarijuanaFacebook.pdf

      Time Stamps

      00:10:53 - Marijuana Legalization
      01:14:07 - Facebook's Woes Become Our Woes

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      1 hr 58 min
    • WAL Daily 26: Tough Questions- Is Healthcare Fixable? Part 2

      In Part 1, Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns used standing research to explain how to reduce costs by 90%. In Part 2, they reduce it by another 75%. Then they take you beyond the scenes and explain how bad policies cost lives and leave people stuck in a lifetime of suffering.

      Part 1: https://wal.fireside.fm/461

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      34 min
    • 329: Why World War I Still Matters

      Chris Spangle explains the many reasons the first World War still matters today. World War I unleashed a revolution of big government into the American system. We start with a general overview of World War I and its significance to those living 100 years later. He explains the 14 reasons why World War I took place and the striking parallels of today. Next, he outlines the many ways Woodrow Wilson expanded the federal government. We end with the fruit of the poisonous tree that was the Sykes-Picot agreement. Overall, this episode is the perfect explanation for why every libertarian must be anti-war.

      Show Notes
      • https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/WW1.pdf
      • 14 Reasons WWI Happened (And Four Things That Could Have Stopped It) - http://mentalfloss.com/article/57319/14-reasons-world-war-i-happened-and-four-things-could-have-stopped-it
      • World War I on the Home Front - https://mises.org/library/world-war-i-home-front
        • Time Stamps:
        • 00:00:00 - Overview of WWI and the birth of the Liberal International Order
        • 00:34:40 - The 14 Causes of World War I
        • 01:29:41 - Woodrow Wilson's Expansion of Government
        • 02:35:08 - The West Draws the Modern Middle East

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          • Show Notes
          • 14 Reasons WWI Happened (And Four Things That Could Have Stopped It)
          • World War I on the Home Front
          2 hr 50 min

        About We Are Libertarians with Chris Spangle

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        We Are Libertarians helps you sound smarter while talking to your friends. Our goal is to help you understand national and local government as well as politics and policies from an independent point of view. We examine current events from a libertarian perspective while treating modern politics with all of the irreverence it deserves. We toss out the screaming heads, put people before political parties, and give context to the news to make you think. Our host is Chris Spangle, a fifteen year veteran of politics and media. He leads a discussion amongst friends and high-profile guests that span the libertarian spectrum of thought. Founded in 2012, the main podcast posts on Wednesdays with a shorter daily episode the other days.