Libertarian Counterpoint

James Just and John Cameron tackle pressing issues: a 79‑year‑old WWII refugee held by ICE after 70+ years in America, economists warning about the $38 trillion national debt, Europe’s pension alarms, and homeschooling hitting record highs. Plus: the EU’s tax‑free package crackdown, federal subsidies for Three Mile Island, and whether a “New Silk Road” is emerging.

James Just and John Cameron break down the week’s biggest stories: Congress votes to release the Epstein files, Sacramento faces a political scandal, California stares down an $18 billion deficit, and Chicago homeowners revolt over skyrocketing property taxes. Plus: Venezuela’s turmoil, Target’s controversial “smile policy,” and what these headlines mean for liberty, accountability, and everyday A...

James Just and John Cameron break down off‑year election signals, NYC’s congestion pricing controversy and real‑world toll impacts, Bill Gates’ climate reversal, alleged scientist misrepresentation on sea‑level rise, California’s costly homelessness failures, Wikipedia co‑founder Larry Sanger’s bid to fix bias, and why Amherst and Britain signal broader policy failures — a fast, skeptical look at...

Join hosts James Just and John Cameron for a libertarian take on the federal shutdown's impact—will Dem election victories end or extend it? Dive into Obamacare's exposed flaws, Seattle's big business tax hike, Amazon's 14K "culture" layoffs, Jay Jones' VA AG win signaling voter shifts, Prop 50's massive win for Newsom, EU tariff threats on Britain, and the most m...

Join hosts James Just and Richard Fields for a libertarian breakdown of the latest headlines: Argentina's Milei scores big in midterms with bold austerity cuts, mounting pressure to end the U.S. government shutdown, Andrew Cuomo narrowing the gap in NYC's mayor race against Zohran Mamdani, UK's Labour pushing weekly union access to workplaces, contrasting party tolerances for extremism...

From Middle East crackdowns and Nobel Peace honors for democratic heroes to debates on U.S. aid, union disruptions, progressive "freebies," EV subsidy disasters, EU trade threats, and CDC flip-flops—dive into the week's wild headlines with James Just and John Cameron's no-holds-barred libertarian breakdowns.

Government shutdown? It's just smoke hiding America's $37 trillion debt bomb—while both parties pile on entitlements. Bari Weiss drops a truth memo at CBS, California plots fines for "hate speech" on social media and bans more self-checkout items, MAHA promises healthy school lunches but slashes farm programs, and UK leaders mislead on NHS waits. James Just, Richard Fields, and J...

Tune in as hosts James Just and Alexander Vasquez unleash libertarian fire on the week's chaos: Nepal's iron-fisted regime topples amid deadly protests over a social media ban, Google's confession that the open web is dying from AI "slop" and zero-click searches, California's 17.7% poverty rate tying it for worst in the US amid housing hell and benefit cuts, Trump's p...

James Just and Alexander Vasquez dive into the fallout from Charlie Kirk reaction, questioning if online reactions push the boundaries of free speech. From Jimmy Kimmel's controversial comments to the Supreme Court's green light for Trump to withhold $5B in foreign aid, we unpack the pulse of political violence, France's new PM, Nintendo’s shady patent, and how lower interest rates are...

🚨 Free speech under fire! From UK arrests over X posts to grifters in politics, we dive into the fight for liberty, gun rights, and the left's influencer schemes. Plus, Ilhan Omar's net worth mystery! 🗽🔥 #LibertarianCounterpoint #Freedom #Politics

In this explosive episode of Libertarian Counterpoint 1772 (airing live 9/4/2025), hosts James Just and John Cameron unpack a world breaking free from centralized control. From Trump’s bold Caribbean strike taking out 11 ‘terrorists’ on a drug vessel, to Bolivia’s ruling party crumbling in a historic congressional upset, the tides are turning. We dive into Vietnam’s economic roar as a potential &q...

Join hosts James Just and Leon Brathwaite on Libertarian Counterpoint as they dissect the dueling narratives on California's affordable housing programs amid lawsuits challenging unconstitutional mandates in East Palo Alto; explore why bearing arms is essential to resist despotism; unpack a bold new critique of Democrats' missteps; slam progressive Dems' Oligarch Act wealth tax aimed a...

In this live episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, hosts James Just and Leon Brathwaite tackle gerrymandering antics in Texas and California's redistricting battles, Bed Bath & Beyond's bold refusal to expand in the state amid Gov. Newsom's response, the historical failures of centralized economic control, the postponement of Sacramento County's Natomas housing project due to fi...

James Just and Alexander Vasquez dive into the fallout of Arizona’s soaring school voucher program, sparking public school closures and fierce debate over education funding. They unpack the Trump administration’s EPA moves, exposing how policy shifts are reshaping environmental priorities. The duo also dissects how China has capitalized on America’s climate anxieties, while a WSJ editorial warns o...

Join James Just and Alexander Vasquez on Libertarian Counterpoint 1768 (live 8/7/2025) for a hard-hitting dive into today’s most pressing issues. We unpack the manipulation behind government statistics, DOGE’s bold AI tool slashing federal regulations, and U.S. meddling abroad. Plus, we explore California’s costly transit delays, the lingering CIA Russiagate controversy, Trump’s divisive loan forg...

Join James Just, Richard Fields, and Mark Hinkle for a deep dive into the Libertarian Party of California Convention, unpacking key moments and insights. Richard Fields exposes Sacramento’s use of smart electric meters to surveil residents and discusses Governor Newsom’s escalating threats to manipulate California’s redistricting process, highlighting concerns about government overreach and voter...

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, John Cameron and Jason McPhee dive into the Supreme Court's bold move to downsize the Department of Education, explore a hassle-free airplane boarding experience, and unpack the overturning of a meme-related conviction targeting Clinton voters. Join us for a sharp, liberty-focused take on today’s pressing issues.

This Week, hosted by John Cameron with guest Jason McPhee, critically examines various government interventions and spending. Cameron first addresses the Army Corps of Engineers' American River project in Sacramento, arguing it's an unnecessary and environmentally destructive "boondoggle" due to government overreach and waste, advocating for citizen action to hold officials accou...

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron dissect the Supreme Court's recent rulings curbing EPA powers and their impact on environmental protections. They explore whether populism equates to socialism in a candid "From the Fields" segment, analyze Elon Musk's bold proposal for a new political party amid Trump's DOGE jab, and unpack why the DOGE...

James Just and John Cameron dive into a whirlwind of government interventions and their unintended consequences. From Zohran Mamdani's push for government-run grocery stores that could inflate prices rather than reduce them, to California's soaring utility bills and Newsom's controversial refiner profit limits sparking debate, the episode exposes the pitfalls of heavy-handed policies....

James Just and Richard Fields dive into Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the House Budget Committee and his push to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for faster reactor deployment. They also unpack Gavin Newsom's call to end homeless encampments, Letitia James' legal battles, and California's concerns over a $2.7B reservoir. Plus, a look at a Northern California town overrun by off-ro...

In Libertarian Counterpoint 1759, James Just, John Cameron, and Alexander Vasquez dive into Europe’s shifting political landscape—liberation or a new leash? They unpack rising far-left violence, questioning its threat to liberty, and scrutinize whether Democrats are genuinely waking up or just playing a new game. The panel also tackles Sacramento’s council pay raises amid budget cuts and debates i...

Hosts James Just and Jason McPhee analyze current events from a libertarian perspective, focusing on government actions that threaten individual rights. Topics include property disputes in NYC, free speech regulations in the Dominican Republic, IRS staffing issues, campus policing at Columbia University, Trump's aircraft ownership, and Democratic Party politics.

In this live episode, James Just and Jason McPhee explore whether looming fiscal crises could lead to libertarian reforms or authoritarian regimes, drawing parallels to Argentina and Venezuela. They also discuss Gov. Newsom's push for healthcare for undocumented residents, the US-China tariff deal, Starbucks baristas' strike over dress code policies, and the closure of private schools due to Labou...

James Just and Alexander Vasquez tackle pressing issues in governance, economics, and individual rights. AI surveillance raises concerns about whistleblower suppression, while Kevin O’Leary advocates drastic tariffs on Chinese goods. Spain faces energy transparency challenges, and green regulations spark debate. Plus, new trains stall over union disputes, Trump’s take on housing policy defies conv...