California Liberty Project

In Episode 71, I spoke with David Giglio, a small business owner who is running for Congress in California's 20th Congressional District. (This is the seat that was vacated by former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.) We touched upon many topics, including his thoughts on illegal immigration, what it means to be "America First", the dangers of foreign aid and Forever War, and also...

In this New Year episode, we kick off 2024 by reviewing the state of the state (of California), and we review the dangerous new laws & policies that are being implemented. From an increased minimum wage, to harsh new restrictions on self defense and CCW's, to California's $68 billion budget surplus and free health care for illegal immigrants, it's going to be a wild ride -- and we...

Don't miss this episode in which Jorge Besada returns to the podcast to discuss an Austro-libertarian take on the Israel-Palestine situation. (This also serves as Jorge's response to libertarian scholar Walter Block, who appeared on this podcast's Episode 65.) We considered the quandary of what should be done as far as a one-state or two-state solution, how to defend innocent civilians...

In Episode 68, my guest was Harrison Tinsley, a Bay Area dad who is undergoing a nightmarish struggle to gain joint custody and protect his young son, who is being raised as "non binary" by the boy's mother (and he is being referred to as "they/them" by the mother). We talked about his case, as well as the current state of courts and the general bias against fathers in Cali...

My guests for this episode were Jessica Tapia and her attorney, Bethany Onishenko. Jessica was a public-school teacher in Southern California who was fired for standing up for her Christian religious beliefs and not agreeing to conceal students' gender identities from their parents. She recounted her story, and we discussed the importance of recognizing and defending truth in a culture that is...

My guest for this week's episode is Mike Netter of Rebuild California. Mike is a citizen activist and radio host on KABC 790 AM in Los Angeles. He helped spearhead the effort to recall Gavin Newsom, and he is currently working to spread the word on several issues critical to California's future: energy & forest management; education; law and order; water; self governance. We discussed...

Dr. Walter Block is a libertarian scholar and professor at Loyola University New Orleans, and he is an author of two-dozen books. He is also a senior fellow at the Mises Institute. His work focuses on Austrian economics and libertarian political theory -- and he is not afraid to tackle thorny/unpopular topics. In this episode, we started off by discussing Walter's early years in Brooklyn, wher...

This is a LIVE episode in which I'm joined by Lillian & A Rod from LEXIT. We discussed LEXIT's core mission, which is primarily spiritual and secondarily political. They are aiming to spread the truth to all of their fellow Americans; however they are specifically looking to remind Latinos and Hispanic Americans that now is a good time to exit the Democratic Party. We also discussed so...

For this week's episode, I shared my thoughts on last weekend's horrific terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Israel. Beyond that, I analyzed and discussed many of the awful responses coming from leftists -- and also from some libertarians. I talked about the difference between an "antiwar" stance and a "constitutional noninterventionist" stance toward foreign poli...

In this episode, I did a bit of a "news roundup" and review of many of this week's big stories, from around California (and even Washington, D.C.). I covered the quiet repeal of AB 2098 (the anti-free-speech medical law passed last year), which was great news. I also covered bills such as the disastrous AB 665, which is currently sitting on Newsom's desk. Further, I offered my th...

Edward Ring is our guest this week. We discussed the state of California's war on energy, expensive & unreliable electricity, the anti-growth mindset, and the dangers of sustainable development. Another critical topic we covered was California's water crisis: how did we get here and what we can do now. Edward Ring is a Senior Fellow at the California Policy Center, where he covers wate...

In this episode, I was joined by Lance Christensen of the California Policy Center. Lance is a public-policy specialist with 20 years of experience in and around Sacramento, and he is currently VP of Education Policy & Government Affairs for CPC. We discussed the current status of several notorious bills that have been passed out of the legislature and are currently sitting on Governor Newsom&...

Great episode w/ Osvaldo Maysonet of Triggerology FT! We discussed unconstitutional gun-control measures, Newsom's idiotic (proposed) anti-gun-rights 28th Amendment, Sacramento's legislative nonsense, and the duties of free people to resist encroachments on their liberties and stand up to tyrants. We also discussed the New Mexico governor's recent anti-gun, anti-liberty "emergency...

For this episode, I was joined by Sonja Shaw, who is the current president of Chino Valley USD. Sonja has been a fearless leader in the parental-rights movement, as she helped enact an influential parental-notification policy in CVUSD. We discussed the role of parents in the educational process, the dangers of State indoctrination, and the importance of local grass-roots activism. Follow Sonja on...

In Episode 57, I had a great conversation with attorney/activist Jennifer Kennedy on the parental rights movement in California, and we reviewed several of the dangerous bills that are currently making their way through the California legislature. Follow Jennifer on X (formerly twitter) Follow Jennifer on Instagram Follow California Liberty Project on X Follow California Liberty Project on Instagr...

On this episode, my guest is Alex Balekian. Alex is a physician and a lifelong resident of Glendale, California. He is currently running for Congress in California's 30th District, which encompasses Glendale, Burbank, Hollywood, Silver Lake, and parts of the San Fernando Valley. We had a wide-ranging discussion on topics such as the danger of corrupt and senile career politicians, the issues t...

I covered several different topics on this week's episode, but it was a good one! I discussed all of the topics in the title, and more. Maui wildfires and "global warming" Oliver Anthony's viral song and populist themes The pitfalls of RFK Jr. Jim Gaffigan's blue-pilled takes and how he is destroying his brand Newsom's "moderate" stances and his quest for the pr...

Tatum Shank of Hollywood 4 Freedom returns to the show to discuss what is happening right now in the entertainment industry, alternatives to the left-liberal zeitgeist, participating in the Parallel Economy, and some good news in California. Be sure to "like," subscribe, and follow the California Liberty Project podcast, and follow us on social media. Check out Hollywood4Freedom.com Holl...

In this episode, I spoke with Natalie Feinberg of Kern Citizens for Freedom about the importance of grass-roots activism and getting involved at the local level. We discussed the current state of the government-run public schools in California and what can be done to take power back and improve our local communities. Visit KernCitizensforFreedom.com Follow California Liberty Project on Instagram F...

My guest this week is Adina Flores. Adina is an activist and a citizen journalist for the California Globe . She writes about corruption and cronyism in the state of California. In this episode, we discussed some of the shenanigans and corruption in Northern California, as well as the creepiness of Sonoma County's Bohemian Grove, the appearance of universal basic income programs in California,...

In this episode, I discuss the meaning of Independence Day for patriotic, traditional, liberty-minded Americans in 2023. We have endured a lot of tyranny, chaos, and cultural decay over the past few years, and it is important for us to reflect on the implications of this national holiday to us as Americans -- and as Californians. Specifically, I discussed the Richard Henry Lee resolution (July 2,...

Patrick Lee Gipson joined me for Episode 50 of the California Liberty Project. Patrick is a law-enforcement officer and candidate running for the 40th Assembly District in California. We had a great discussion on some of the bills that are working their way through the legislature in Sacramento, as well as the importance of grass-roots parental activism in schools and communities. Patrick also dis...

This is a great episode. My guest is parent-activist Jordan Henry. We discussed recent events in Glendale, California, as parents and community members stand up against inappropriate, woke, explicit, and quasi-religious propaganda being promulgated in Glendale schools. We talked about the left's takeover of education and the mystical aspects of their platform. Don't miss this one! Follow J...

This week's guest is C. Jay Engel, host of the Chronicles Magazine podcast . We discussed the nature of today's woke, post-Marxist left as well as the legacy of liberalism, Enlightenment ideals, and libertarianism. We also briefly covered the L.A. Dodgers controversy and the new, woke national holy month that is imposed upon us every June. Finally, we talked about the incredible geography...

Don't miss this episode, featuring a conversation with writer/editor Julie Mastrine in which we discuss her fascinating journey from leftism/socialism to libertarianism (left libertarianism) to Orthodox Christianity. This was a wide-ranging conversation covering topics such as spirituality, metaphysics and the search for meaning, technological advances & the Singularity, California's h...