Libertarians talk Psychology

We endured the hurricane in the panhandle of Florida and are talking now about the different behaviors we see in our neighbors. We also talk about journalism and free speech and how all this relates to libertarian principles. Follow Us : YouTube X Facebook Bluesky All audio & videos edited by : Jay Prescott Videography

Can humor reveal uncomfortable truths about war, human nature, and the way we think about violence? In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we revisit a conversation originally recorded in Aug. 2023 about war and the humor of Jack Handey, best known for his surreal and thought-provoking Deep Thoughts. Through Handey’s distinctive style of humor, we explore the absurdities of human behavio...

Usually we can point to basic libertarian principles to suggest obvious and fair solutions to problems. These three recent news events are head-scratchers. Was it rape at Cornell when a party girl showed up having 10 drinks and willing to be in a threesome? Meghan Kelly gives some details. What should we think about an attempted execution of a 50 year old Tennessee woman for a murder when she was...

We discuss elements of Trump's ban on CNN, MS now, and politico. While the judge put a temporary restraining order on the ban, It could be that the real point of it is discovery and uncovering policies that the media moguls have about covering the Trump administration. We look at Julie's family background in journalism and how much enjoyment her father got from stirring the pot. Clip from: Forbes...

The recent AI coverage looks just like another panic situation where powerful people claim they have to do something even if it’s wrong. Mike Adams’ interpretation seems reasonable. Clip from: The Health Ranger Report Bright Videos News, Sep 15, 2026 - Anthropic + METR AI Doom Psyop False Flag Scheme Totally Exposed Follow Us : YouTube X Facebook Bluesky All audio & videos edited by : Jay Pres...

Taking psychology as an example, we discuss the corruption of science and the advice that people should follow the evidence rather than the scientists. We talk about how the left has taken over the colleges and with that comes a tendency to rely on subjectivity and feeling. Other factors include group decision making where the minority group has no voice, secrecy, censorship, and the absence of cr...

Before the invention of the IRS our country depended on tariffs to fund the government. And it kind of worked, without punishing trade too much. But the Ron Paul Liberty Report recently quoted the Wall Street Journal, pointing out that tariffs are basically paid for by consuming tax payers.  In other words it is a way to tax the population without passing new tax legislation! Also, Canada is objec...

Pure Socialism can never work properly in human relationships because it violates to basic principles of human nature. First of all, it confuses who gets reinforced for what and by whom. Secondly, it locates power away from the individual and puts it in the hands of a third-party. Prosperous arrangements of humans dictate that these two principles must be honored. Socialism distorts these conditio...

The Milton Freeman interview by Phil Donahue may reveal the best brief distinction between free market and socialist systems. But first, are we so far along that we are now a socialist country? No, if you can believe the rankings in the index of economic freedom. But we certainly have plenty of items to clean up. These include the military and medical complexes. Clip from: SplashFlicks Milton Frie...

What happens when political beliefs become more than ideas—and turn into fanaticism? In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we explore the psychology of fanaticism and why understanding it is essential for anyone trying to make sense of political conflict. We examine the forces that can drive individuals into crowds, tribes, and ideological movements, and how emotional attachment to poli...

A priest will often award forgiveness after a confession, repentance, and restitution. This is an important triple concept even outside of religion, and it is not discussed enough. The philosophy applies to individuals, groups, businesses, and even government authorities guarding the marketplace. Clip from: The Breakup Bounce You Can't Just Forgive Someone! | The Complexity of Forgiveness (Jordan...

Why do groups so often make bad decisions, even when they are filled with intelligent people? In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we explore the psychology behind poor group decision-making. From groupthink and conformity to social pressure, authority bias, and the suppression of dissent, we discuss why crowds frequently arrive at conclusions that individuals might reject on their own...

Given a definition of socialism, the goal seems to be equity, but the popular dialogue seems to be fairness and affordability. The index of economic freedom seems to show the general population is best in the most free marketplace, for both the richest and for the poorest. This means neglecting the gap between the richest and the poorest. Dave Smith emphasizes the bloody price that often goes alon...

We listen to Victor Davis Hanson describe the rise in Socialism and the characteristics that are associated with that theme. Psychologists make up one group that has been captured by the far left. We discussed the psychological motivations that create the political incentives for socialists and some of the experiences that Julie has had with the Psychologist organization. Clip from  The Daily Sign...

The free market is often praised for encouraging innovation, competition, and individual choice—but what are its most common criticisms? In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we examine several arguments against free markets, discussing where critics believe markets fail and how libertarian thinkers respond. We also feature a related audio segment from Ron Paul that explores the princip...

REBROADCAST OF EPISODE 222 We examine the movie Barbie from the standpoint of social interactions and libertarian principles. We can conclude that Barbie is a wonderful satire with multiple nuances for consideration. The libertarian principle of personal freedom, and the relationship to the freedom of others, is the most important take away. Watch our video: The Movie "Barbie" and Libertarian Prin...

Until recently, our leaders were very good at slow reveals that might negatively affect our voting population. That is not the style of the Trump administration! And one advantage is that we get to see almost everything even when they try to tell us that’s not what we are seeing. Here are a few silver lining revelations from the last few years: The new individual podcast journalists like Dave Smit...

To celebrate this July 4 we re-watched the HBO miniseries on John Adams. This is a fabulous show and should not be missed. We discuss the circumstances that led to the revolution and Declaration of Independence and how the US differs from other countries and other forms of government. The unique characteristics of the country include how power is arranged and balanced. Clips Used:   While I Live L...

(This is a rebroadcast of episode 309) See our video at https://youtu.be/BwSR9LpqRm0 In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive deep into one of the most defining economic turning points in modern U.S. history: 1971, the year President Nixon ended the Bretton Woods agreement and removed the dollar from the gold standard. This decision—often overlooked—set in motion decades of inflati...

Are there two Americas or is the United States alternating between open and closed system characteristics? We listen to some information from  Elephant in the room podcast about the factors that has led to the Democrats and Republicans having a serious gap between their ideologies. We discuss how this might be an issue with openness, a personality and group characteristic, between the two parties....

Since we have spent our lives in Gulf coast states we have some recommendations concerning hurricanes:  Be ready to take an “evacucation” between July and September. Gasoline and water are important, even if there is corporate greed. Get rid of trees that could fall in your home’s living area. The government will not have enough resources to help you in time. Follow Us : YouTube X Facebook Bluesky...

We discuss the loss I have a libertarian congressman Thomas Massie. Are libertarians prone to stick to their ideals in light of compromising and consensus? What does it say about the current situation for libertarians to get their ideas across and live to fight another day? We also discussed redistricting and how it reflects on the balancing out affirmative action and majority rule. Has affirmativ...

Julie did not seem to be impressed with my personal Gregg Louganis story. But at least I enjoyed it, and so did my high school buddies. So the real topic was the dilemma with deception and theft. Apparently it is prevalent in a large percentage of our population. This seems like a difficulty when we hope to have an open and free marketplace. Follow Us : YouTube X Facebook Bluesky All audio & v...

Are we actually in an assassination culture? What factors have contributed to the current culture where radicalized individuals justify murder and other types of political violence. We discussed some of these possible issues in light of the recent assassination attempt and relate to libertarian values. Clip Used:   'ASSASSINATION CULTURE': Ex-FBI agent warns of SERIOUS ideology-driven violence By:...

OK, so the 1969 Supreme Court decision about free speech was very nice. The problem is that in today’s world it simply is not enough. That decision about illegal speech was good, and should continue. But speech that invites violence should be called out socially. In other words, criticize people that use terms like Nazi or Hitler or the N-word. People have been getting away with this kind of talk...