Libertarian Counterpoint

In this episode, hosts James Just and Jason McPhee discuss the main topic of authoritarianism at home, and how it affects various aspects of life and liberty. They examine the following issues: The environmental and economic costs of renewable green energy, and how the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park caused massive damage to the public space. The implications of Biden’s executive order tha...

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Kabateck discuss the impact of recent legislation on small businesses in California.  They explain who are the NFIB , a small business association that advocates for the rights and interests of independent business owners.  Visit www.nfib.com to learn more about NFIB and how you can support small businesses in California. LCP 1680

In this episode, James Just and John Kabateck,discuss the current small business political and economic situation in California. They review some of the bills that were signed or vetoed by Governor Newsom and how they affect small businesses in the state. They highlight the good, the bad, and the ugly of the legislative session and what it means for the future of entrepreneurship and innovation in...

In this episode, James Just and Leon Brathwaite discuss the main topic of how opinion polls and media narratives distort our perception of reality. They analyze the recent revelations about Biden’s involvement in a corruption scheme, and how the public was misled by biased polling and reporting. They also touch on various topics related to politics, economics, and science, such as net neutrality,...

In this episode, James and Leon discuss the consequences of hypocrisy in politics, culture, and sports. They analyze the recent ousting of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker after he was caught in a scandal involving a Chinese spy, and the backlash against No Labels, a bipartisan group that endorsed him, after President Biden criticized their interference in the infrastructure bill. They also share t...

In this episode, we explore how the "left’s" agenda of defunding the police, promoting lawlessness, and pushing socialism is ruining the lives of millions of Americans. We also discuss the latest impeachment attempt against President Trump, and why it is doomed to fail. Finally, we spin the topic tornado and cover some of the most absurd and outrageous stories from around the country. LC...

Join James Just and Leon Brathwaite as they discuss the latest issues from a libertarian perspective. In this episode, they explore the following topics: Executive power or Authoritarianism : How President Biden is using executive orders to bypass Congress and implement his agenda, such as creating a Climate Corps and banning fossil fuel leases on federal lands. What are the implications of this u...

In this episode, James and John discuss the dangers of following the herd and trusting the experts without questioning their motives and methods. They expose how Dr. Fauci lied about the NIH funding of the Wuhan lab’s gain-of-function research that may have led to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also reveal how a climate scientist admitted to making his research unrealistic to get published and how so...

On this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss the latest news and issues from a libertarian perspective. They tackle the main topic of why Sacramento is the second dirtiest city in America, and how the district attorney is interfering with the homeless crisis. Richard Fields, From the Fields, who exposes the corruption and cronyism of the "Rich Men North of...

In this episode, we'll discuss how the powerful elites are abusing their power and violating our rights, and what we can do to stop them. LCP 1672

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and Jason McPhee discuss the signs of dictatorship in California and beyond. They examine how the state legislature is pushing for more government secrecy, how parents are being criminalized for speaking up at school board meetings, and how executive orders are undermining the rule of law. They also explore the environmental and economic impa...

In this episode, we explore the question of what constitutes a dictatorship and how it affects the lives of ordinary people. We examine some of the recent proposals in the California Legislature that would undermine transparency and accountability in government, such as limiting public access to records, restricting oversight of police misconduct, and shielding lawmakers from ethics investigations...

In this episode, we discuss the controversial idea of reinstating a limited military draft in the United States, as proposed by a retired Army colonel. We examine the arguments for and against conscription, and how it would affect the civil liberties, national security, and social cohesion of the country. We also explore the implications of the draft for foreign-born citizens and residents, such a...

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss the implications of the U.S. credit rating downgrade by Fitch Ratings, which cited the government’s failure to raise the debt ceiling and its fiscal irresponsibility. They explain how this could affect the economy, the dollar, and the taxpayers. They also talk about seigniorage, the creation of money to facilitate tra...

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss the true cost of flawed political thinking and how it affects various aspects of our society. They examine how California’s declining tobacco tax revenue is threatening the funding of early childhood services, how the state is using an outdated labor board to bypass a referendum on fast food workers’ rights, and how t...

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss how New York City’s plan to impose a green ‘congestion tax’ on drivers could backfire and hurt the poor and the economy. They also examine the government’s attempts to control speech through social media companies and activist groups, and whether this violates the First Amendment. Finally, they comment on the recent S...

Libertarian Counterpoint 1665 7/13/2023 In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss the reasons behind the growing polarization in the US and how different groups define patriotism. They also examine the Biden administration’s plans for student loan forgiveness and whether they will pass legal scrutiny. Finally, they tackle a range of topics from China’s chipma...

Libertarian Counterpoint 1663 6/15/23 In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, we discuss the state of California and why it is in decline. We look at some of the factors that are driving people out of the Golden State, such as high taxes, regulations, housing costs, crime, homelessness, and poor governance. We compare California to Florida, a state that has lower taxes, less regulations, more...

Libertarian Counterpoint 1662: 6/22/2023 In this episode, they explore the science of covid authoritarianism and who is to blame for the pandemic response. They examine the evidence of a lab leak in China and the cover-up by the U.S. and Chinese governments. They also expose how intelligence services evade the 4th Amendment by buying your data from private companies, and how over $400 billion in c...

In this episode 1661 of Libertarian Counterpoint, we talk about: How some schools are making students feel unsafe and uncomfortable with their DEI and Pride programs. How we can celebrate and respect the American flag on Flag Day. How San Francisco and California are falling apart and what can be done to fix them. How the California reparations task force is a bad idea and a waste of money. How a...

Libertarian Counterpoint 1664 7/6/23 In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down California’s affirmative action law, which allowed race and gender preferences in public education, employment and contracting. They examine the arguments for and against affirmative action, and how it affects individual rights, soci...

James Just and Jason McPhee discuss police abuse of power, a libertarian candidate in Argentina, and various topics such as crime in San Francisco, a father correcting a teacher’s pronunciation, the FBI lying for Hunter Biden, and voter groups pressuring Meta to censor election information. LCP 1670

Libertarian Counterpoint is a podcast that challenges the mainstream narratives and exposes the flaws of big government policies. In this episode, the hosts discuss: Why we can’t trust the FBI after its involvement in the Russiagate hoax, the Whitmer kidnapping plot, and the January 6th riot. How can we hold the agency accountable and protect our civil liberties? 1 How Randi Weingarten, the presid...

Welcome to Libertarian Counterpoint, the show where we challenge the status quo and expose the lies and hypocrisy of the political establishment. In this episode, we'll be discussing some of the most important and controversial topics of our time. - Social Security and Medicare are broke by any honest accounting standards. According to a recent report by Reason magazine, these two programs are...

In this episode, we cover the following topics: Why We Can’t Trust The FBI: How the FBI has abused its power and violated civil liberties in the name of national security and law enforcement. Randi Weingarten only taught for 3 years. She’s getting 15 years of public pension anyway: How public sector unions exploit taxpayers and undermine education quality and choice. Josh Hawley wants the debt cei...