Punk Rock Libertarians Podcast

The crew dives into the latest federal giveaways as Kyle breaks down the $1,000 "Trump Accounts" for newborns and the weird, reptilian-like press conference featuring Susan Dell. The hosts debate the Pentagon's unprecedented plan to livestream the military firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, clashing over state-sanctioned murder and the "just following orders" defense. Shiftin...

Jared, James Babb, and token minarchist Kyle kick off the show reacting to Donald Trump’s unhinged UN speech threatening to annihilate Iran unless a deal is reached right after the election. Granite State Libertarian Party chair Rachel Blackfire drops by to give the inside scoop on the disaffiliation of the New Hampshire LP, exposing Jeremy Kaufman’s attempts to sabotage the brand with overt racis...

Alex returns from his Orthodox pilgrimage to the Republic of Georgia to share rave reviews of affordable wine, fresh food, and mountain monasteries before the crew dives straight into Washington's foreign policy chaos. The hosts discuss Thomas Massie's push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over unauthorized military escalations and bypassed War Powers limits, react to Hillary Clinton's co...

Otto returns and welcomes Kyle back to the fold as the crew breaks down Donald Trump's latest campaign promise: bribing voters with a $5,000 midterms dividend. The gang tears into the economic insanity of the proposed $1.3 trillion handout, rising Treasury yields, and the widening disconnect between Washington cheerleaders and regular people facing brutal grocery and gas inflation. Shifting to the...

In this episode, with Otto missing in action, Jared, Alex, and James jump right into Donald Trump's new executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," mocking the sheer absurdity of his 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The crew then pivots to the Middle East, marveling at the Houthis destroying a U.S. Abrams tank with a cheap drone, an alleged Iranian female ninja army, and the USS Abraham...

Australian expat Kate the Great joins the show to share her hot toddy COVID remedies and vent about Texas slapping felony penalties on Delta-8 cannabis. The crew laughs at viral footage of federal marshals collapsing a second-story deck before checking out Sparrow Map, a decentralized network built to turn the surveillance grid back onto police vehicles. They also review a hilarious San Diego City...

In this episode, Otto returns to the mic just in time to hear Jared break down his latest Baltimore blackout food rescue and debate whether portable battery banks beat out finicky gas generators. Babs reports back from Midwest Peace and Liberty Fest in Michigan, detailing an awkward run-in with Free State Project director Eric Brakey over the organization's embrace of ICE detention centers. The cr...

In this episode, the crew is joined by Lou Feen for a classic PRL dive into memes, propaganda, COVID accountability, and why the internet may be the only way to survive the newsfeed. They break down Rand Paul’s grilling of Fauci, the lab-leak coverup, gain-of-function research, and why nobody should expect real justice from congressional theater. The conversation then shifts to the Midwest Peace a...

In this episode, James reports live from a Harvest Host brewery in New Brunswick, celebrating the complete absence of speed traps and Flock cameras across the border. The crew breaks down Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs on Canadian exports like booze, auto parts, and dairy, while mocking his proclamation that America has entered its ultimate "golden age". After watching a college student mock Trump...

In this episode, the crew dives into the conspiracy theories surrounding Lindsey Graham's sudden death after a trip to a Ukrainian drone factory, debating whether a Russian strike or polonium poisoning took out the notorious warmonger. They also roast the recent NDAA vote merging U.S. and Israeli military resources, laughing at the sheer absurdity of Graham's sister being appointed to fill his vac...

In this episode, the hosts broadcast from deep within Canuckistan detailing the bizarre censorship quirks of Canadian Facebook, the state-run gas stations fixing prices across the country, and the history of catastrophic explosions in Halifax. Back in the states, the crew reacts to the sudden news that Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after being found unconscious, prompting a morbid debat...

In this episode, the boys broadcast live from Jeff's pool party, kicking off with a chaotic rant about navigating a heavily regulated Pennsylvania state liquor store just to score some High Noons. Alex explains how he’s radicalizing his welding students by screening the Marvin Heemeyer Tread documentary, while Babs highlights a new Enemies of the State promo for Dexter Taylor, a family man facing...

In this episode, the boys shake off a two-week hiatus to mock the latest round of political bread and circuses, diving straight into the peak-boomer saga of Trump's motorcade allegedly driving through a freshly painted, algae-ridden Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The crew rips into the corporate theater of the UFC after Sean Strickland got sidelined for making the ultimate tactical error—mockin...

In this episode, the crew addresses the political chaos within the Libertarian Party following recent conventions, highlighting Otto's controversial business-casual dress code proposal, internal spending disputes, and the sudden removal of Otto and Ben from the social media team over anti-war posts regarding Israel and Ukraine. The hosts review their independent $44,000 "Enemies of the State Bash"...

In this episode, the crew is joined by Kate (@LadyLibertyAustralia) and Axel for a recap of the Libertarian Party convention, the Enemies of the State bash, and the ongoing circus of LP drama. James breaks down the event, including the surprisingly polished production, crypto prisoner advocacy, Dexter Taylor, Lynn Ulbricht, Ammon Bundy, and Afroman’s very on-brand no-show. The conversation then ve...

In this episode, the crew reacts to Thomas Massie’s primary defeat and what it means for the future of independent voices in Congress. They break down the role of AIPAC, Trump’s influence over the Republican Party, and why so many establishment figures seemed eager to celebrate Massie’s loss. The conversation expands into Israel, Cuba, foreign intervention, and the increasingly blurry line between...

In this episode, the crew reacts to escalating tensions in the Middle East, breaking down the latest “self-defense strikes” narrative and questioning what’s actually driving U.S. foreign policy. They dive into the economic fallout at home—from rising gas prices to everyday costs—and vent about how it’s hitting normal people in real time. The conversation spirals into classic PRL territory with deb...

In this episode, the crew is joined by Emo Caucus Chairman, Ben Weir for a chaotic, unfiltered dive into libertarian politics, Free State drama, and the weird reality of trying to build liberty in the real world. They riff on the absurdity of Libertarian Party culture—from instant promotions at meetings to nude dudes at Porcfest—while debating whether any of this actually translates into meaningfu...

In this episode, the crew reacts to the shocking federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, accused of fraud, money laundering, and allegedly manufacturing extremist activity rather than combating it. They break down the implications of government-linked NGOs fueling narratives, revisit the legacy of Charlottesville, and question how much of modern “extremism” is organic versus enginee...

In this episode, the crew reacts to one of the most absurd news cycles yet—where a Pentagon prayer session features a quote from Pulp Fiction, military rescue stories raise more questions than answers, and political leadership continues to feel increasingly detached from reality. They break down media narratives around war, question the legitimacy of high-profile military operations, and explore t...

In this episode, the crew checks in on the status of "Operation Epstein Fury," discussing the strange "9:11" timing of recent broadcasts and the suspicious glitches in Benjamin Netanyahu’s AI-generated "proof of life" videos. We react to a viral Iranian Lego propaganda movie, debate the potential for a genetically modified "tick pandemic," and analyze Melania Trump’s sudden press conference denyin...

In this episode, the crew analyzes President Trump’s latest address to the nation, breaking down the suspicious "9/11" timing of the broadcast and his claims regarding "Operation Epic Fury." We discuss the reported "decimation" of Iran’s military, the sudden takeover of Venezuela, and Trump’s hints at a potential NATO exit. The conversation also covers the Artemis 2 moon launch, the skepticism sur...

In this episode, the crew navigates a world of escalating war and digital deception. We react to unhinged AI-generated propaganda movies about the Iran conflict, including the "two weeks away" from nuclear weapons narrative. Alex recounts his experience getting shut down by local talk radio for criticizing the "Zionist entity," while the team breaks down the suspicious glitches in Benjamin Netanya...

In this episode, the crew navigates the escalating chaos of the Middle East conflict, starting with the mysterious disappearance of Benjamin Netanyahu and the bizarre AI "proof of life" videos circulating online. We discuss the catastrophic strikes on Iran's oil and water infrastructure, skyrocketing gas prices, and the suspicious "plumbing issues" and fires disabling U.S. aircraft carriers. Later...

In this episode, Jared and James kick things off by exposing the hypocrisy of the IDF hiding their "Zion Citadel" bunker under civilian areas in Tel Aviv while actively bombing Iranian desalination plants, oil refineries, and schools. We discuss Israel's propaganda directorate getting sued by its own unpaid activists, the overwhelming American disapproval of the war, and the mysterious disappearan...