Libertarian Counterpoint

James Just and John Cameron tackle a week where government power, constitutional limits, and personal freedom collide on multiple fronts. California’s sweeping return‑to‑office mandate ignites a showdown with public‑sector unions, raising questions about how far agencies can stretch environmental law to justify policy. Newsom’s final budget lands with a thud—revealing a fiscal house of cards built...

James Just and John Cameron break down the week’s sharpest political reversals and policy stumbles—from Newsom’s attempt to pin a Biden‑era move on Trump, to fresh warning signs in California’s labor market. “From the Fields” examines the renewed push for industrial policy, while Colorado expands due‑process protections in civil asset forfeiture cases. The hosts also cover a federal agency denying...

James Just and John Cameron go live for Libertarian Counterpoint 1811 to unpack a week where the biggest scandals aren’t the illegal acts — they’re the legal ones. From California’s election rules that tilt the playing field by design, to Labour’s rushed voting changes in the UK aimed at sidelining Reform, the hosts examine how political actors increasingly use the law itself as a weapon. This wee...

James Just and John Cameron dive into a week where California politics delivers more plot twists than a prestige drama. First, Democrats face an unexpected Prop 50 backlash that threatens to scramble their primary math, raising questions about strategy, messaging, and unintended consequences. From The Fields revisits the moral trap of “Voting for Evil,” setting the tone for a broader conversation...

James Just and John Cameron break down a week packed with reminders of how far government power can reach — and how hard people have to fight to push it back. They open with the Tennessee man jailed 37 days over a Trump meme who just won an $835,000 First Amendment settlement, a case that exposes how fragile speech rights can be when officials overreach. Then they look at the growing wave of state...

James Just and John Cameron break down a week of political tremors reshaping both major parties. The show opens with Rep. Thomas Massie’s surprising primary loss to Trump‑backed challenger Ed Gallrein — a result that raises questions about ideological loyalty, party discipline, and the future of dissent within the GOP. From The Fields takes a sharp turn into the ethics of “voting for the lesser ev...

Government overreach is expanding on every front this week — from your car to your water heater to your retirement account. John Cameron and Leon Brathwaite break down the latest push for mandatory surveillance tech in all new vehicles, a federal mandate critics warn could turn every driver into a monitored subject unless Congress intervenes.

John Cameron, and Leon Brathwaite break down a week where constitutional authority, global conflict, and domestic policy collide. The panel opens with the Supreme Court’s historic shift on the Voting Rights Act and what it means for federal oversight and state power. From The Fields takes an unexpected turn into cultural memory, exploring Marilyn Monroe’s legacy and the politics of historical monu...

In this episode of the long-running program Libertarian Counterpoint, the hosts discuss recent legal actions involving the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging the organization engaged in financial fraud and the funding of extremist groups to maintain its relevance. The conversation transitions into a broader critique of government inefficiency, where the participants argue that state bureaucraci...

James Just and Jason McPhee break down a packed week of stories showing how political power shapes markets, rights, and everyday life. We open with California’s controversial “Housing Killer” bills, where homebuilders warn new regulations could choke off construction and worsen the state’s affordability crisis. Then we turn to New York City, where Mayor Mamdani’s first 100 days raise questions abo...

On Libertarian Counterpoint 1802, James Just and Jason McPhee break down a week defined by governments tightening their grip—and citizens pushing back. California advances the controversial “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising fresh questions about fraud enforcement, due process, and the expanding reach of state power. Across the Atlantic, the Irish government deploys its military against its own citi...

James Just and John Cameron unpack a week of stories that all point in the same direction: when policy collides with reality, reality wins. California’s population continues to fall as families flee sky‑high housing costs in search of the American dream somewhere—anywhere—else. Meanwhile, the state’s $20 fast‑food wage is already producing ripple effects, and Bay Area leaders are floating a $30 mi...

The Supreme Court shakes up California’s conversion‑therapy ban, questions birthright citizenship limits, and rules against the music industry in a major piracy case. James Just and John Cameron break down what these decisions mean for free speech, digital rights, and constitutional limits. Plus: social‑media regulation battles, FBI pressure to release files on Rep. Swalwell, NASA’s costly Artemis...

California pushes new corporate tax hikes, a $100M “bridge to nowhere” stalls, and SF’s sprinkler‑mandate author cashes in on exemptions. Plus: tribal politics, union‑influenced federal councils, ideological battles in libraries, and warnings to businesses about a future Democratic administration. We close with how energy restrictions threaten America’s edge in the AI race.

James Just and Alexander Vasquez return live to unpack the political, cultural, and economic stories shaping the week. Sacramento’s proposal to rename Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza reignites debates over civic identity. Florida sheriffs warn that mass deportations risk public safety and call for a more realistic immigration path. This week’s “From The Fields” explores supply chain vulnerabilities an...

James Just and John Cameron tackle a week of government overreach and institutional breakdown. California’s new age verification law threatens open-source software and digital privacy, while a voter ID initiative gains momentum for the November ballot. From The Fields revisits Trump’s tariffs and their lingering economic damage. We spotlight two cases of police misconduct: one man wrongly jailed o...

James Just and John Cameron break down a week where foreign policy, constitutional authority, and state‑level dysfunction all collide. We open with the geopolitical fallout from the U.S.–Israel strike on Iran and why analysts argue the real target may be China’s expanding influence. Then we examine Iran’s internal unraveling—and why political Islam continues spreading even as the regime weakens. F...

Tonight we’re looking at a pattern: governments promising solutions, spending billions, restricting freedoms, and somehow making everything worse. Whether it’s schools policing phones, cities expanding bureaucracies while cutting essential services, or states trying to regulate their way into prosperity—central planning keeps failing, and the people keep paying.

James Just and John Cameron return live with a wide‑ranging episode that tracks the shifting ground beneath America’s political movements and civil liberties. The show opens with reflections on the passing of major political figures and what it means for the future of ideological leadership. Then, a look at Democrats preparing coordinated protests for Trump’s upcoming State of the Union. From the...

Tonight’s episode of Libertarian Counterpoint breaks down the widening gap between political narratives and real‑world outcomes. We examine California’s demographic decline, the rise of Gavin Newsom as a national frontrunner, the hidden dangers of the proposed “billionaire tax,” the explosion of public‑school staffing despite falling enrollment, the true causes of America’s housing crisis, new res...

Tonight on Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just breaks down a week of stories that reveal a single, undeniable truth: When government grows, transparency shrinks — and ordinary people pay the price. We examine: • The Epstein files and elite protection networks • The federal prosecution of Don Lemon and the assault on press freedom • NYC’s deadly collectivist homeless policy • A state attorney fire...

Part 2 dives into the real‑world consequences of abandoning human respect. Hannah Henriksen shares powerful personal stories and professional case studies — including the wrongful arrest of an attorney, regulatory overreach harming small businesses, and medical patients caught in bureaucratic crossfire. These narratives reveal how coercive systems often reduce human happiness, undermine autonomy,...

A thoughtful and engaging conversation between Libertarian Counterpoint and Hannah Henriksen, President of Respect America. Together they explore the organization’s mission and the philosophy of human respect—an ethical framework that rejects coercion, violence, and state‑imposed solutions in favor of voluntary, compassionate action. Henriksen shares both personal experiences and real case studies...

In Part 1 of this two‑episode conversation, Libertarian Counterpoint sits down with Hannah Henriksen, President of Respect America, to explore the core philosophy behind the organization: human respect. Henriksen explains how this ethical framework rejects coercion, violence, and top‑down control in favor of voluntary, compassionate, community‑driven solutions. If you’re curious about the principl...

Libertarian Counterpoint 1789 Aired 01-15-2026