We Are Libertarians

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The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustain a free and thriving society. Join us to defend liberty, strengthen your community, and renew culture -...

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Jun 27, 2026

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Will we all lose our jobs due to A.I.? With Joe Gulesserian 09.01.2024

I recently hosted Joe Gulesserian, author of 'The Practical MBA on Economics', to discuss the evolving topic of artificial intelligence. We discussed both positive and negative impacts of AI on various industries and professions, from manufacturing and programming to white-collar work and even espionage. Joe also expressed concerns about the potential for extensive job loss and universal basic inc...

Giving Your Kids a Passion Driven Education with Connor Boyack 02.01.2024

My guest Connor Boyack once said, "Until I graduated college, I never had the time, the mental energy to focus on what I was passionate about." This led him to ask , "How do I help my kids avoid the same fate I had?" The author of the popular Tuttle Twins series and President of the Libertas Institute walks us through how he teaches his kids using their own passions, and explains how you can do it...

Why People Should Trust Free Markets with Art Carden 28.12.2023

Does the notion that the world isn’t as bad off as perceived and that free markets are beneficial sound absurd? Maybe to some. Yet economist and author Art Carden and I contend that we’re experiencing an unparalleled era in history, poised to improve further if driven by voluntary exchange. Join in the conversation to learn from Art, the author of the new book Strangers with Candy.  The Book - htt...

Why a Former Public School Teacher Is Now Fighting For School Choice with Jon England 19.12.2023

Jon England is a former public school teacher turned school choice advocate. He realized that education entrepreneurship was exploding across the country, and he now helps accelerate ideas like microschools and educational savings accounts. He outlines for us, and any teachers listening, many opportunities for students in a new world of education.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/qoIV...

How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West with Andrew Wilson 15.12.2023

Andrew Wilson, author of 'Remaking the World', a book that offers a fresh perspective on the year 1776, outlines how this pivotal moment in history shaped the modern post-Christian West. While this year is chiefly remembered for the creation of America, Wilson speaks about the various critical moments and cultural shifts that occurred that year, ultimately shaping our present world. We discuss var...

A Better Way To Do Foreign Aid with Brad Lips of the Atlas Network 12.12.2023

Brad Lips is the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Network, and he joins me to discuss how free markets lift people out of poverty in a more effective way than many forms of foreign aid. Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/uWKTBPe3dIb Five liberty forum events - https://www.atlasnetwork.org/events To Fend Off Threats to Freedom Worldwide, Support Local Economic-Development Nonprofits — Not...

WAL Live! - Are We Headed for a Civil War? 05.12.2023

Tune in as Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold react to a video chosen by Harry about the country slipping into Civil War.  Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/XnTSPaGjU9g?si=c3U7psR11avmqQXK * How would we slip into Civil War? - https://www.chrisspangle.com/p/notes-for-october-1-2020 * Karl Rove on how much worse Americans have been divided in the past - https://ricochet.com/podcast/call-m...

Can Reformed Libertarianism Counter Christian Nationalism? With Kerry Baldwin and Gregory Baus 28.11.2023

Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and monarchism are on the rise in libertarian circles. The hosts of the Reformed Libertarians Podcast, Kerry Baldwin and Gregory Baus, join my to explain why the Reformed stream of Christianity is compatible with libertarianism, and why it offers a peaceful alternative to Christian Nationalism. * Follow the show at reformedlibertarians.com . * Transcript - https://...

Biden Administration Moves to Lower The Cost of Prescription Drugs. Will it Work? With David McGarry 22.11.2023

Joe Biden is using a new tool from the Inflation Reduction Act to lower the cost of ten prescription drugs. Will it work? David B. McGarry is a policy analyst at the Taxpayers Protection Alliance and Young Voices Contributor, and he joins me to explain why it is likely to make things more expensive and less innovative in the prescription drug space.  Joe Biden’s terrible, horrible, no good, very b...

Javier Milei Is Elected in Argentina. Is He The First Elected Anarco-Capitalist in History to A Major Office? 20.11.2023

Javier Milei is the new President-Elect of Argentina. Milei is known for his brash style of politics, but undergirding that is a solid belief in anarch-capitalist, libertarian, and Austrian economic philosophies. Austin Petersen of the Wake Up America Show on Rumble invited me on to discuss the highest elected libertarian in history.  Video - https://rumble.com/v3wuqxv-libertarian-javier-milei-win...

How To Not Be A Fat Dad - My Personal Trainer Drops a Dose of Reality About My Weight 16.11.2023

I've just discovered that I am fat again... I invite on my personal trainer Sean Murphy of Blockhouse Fitness to have a frank conversation about what I need to do to get back on track, and he explains what you need to do to get started if you're stuck too.  * Blockhouse Fitness - https://www.instagram.com/blockhousefitness_indy * Join the WAL Fitness Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walfitn...

WAL: The Nashville Manifesto 16.11.2023

In March, a shooter walked into a church school and killed six people. In the months leading up to it, they left behind writings, which were leaked to talk show host Steven Crowder. What do these writings reveal? Why did the police not want them released? Is Crowder the right person to release the information? Chris and Harry discuss.  * https://share.descript.com/view/x2WVRhrgjGP * Video - https:...

Giving Your Kids a Passion Driven Education with Connor Boyack 09.11.2023

My guest Connor Boyack once said, "Until I graduated college, I never had the time, the mental energy to focus on what I was passionate about." This led him to ask , "How do I help my kids avoid the same fate I had?" The author of the popular Tuttle Twins series and President of the Libertas Institute walks us through how he teaches his kids using their own passions, and explains how you can do it...

Antisemitism on U.S. Campuses After the Hamas Attacks in Israel, Plus Student Loan Reforms with Neetu Arnold 08.11.2023

I speak with Neetu Arnold, Research Fellow at the National Association of Scholars and a Young Voices contributor, about the recent responses of U.S. colleges to the attacks by Hamas on Israel on October 7th. We discuss the hesitancy of these universities to condemn the attacks, which has led to backlash from many major donors. We also delve into the issue of student loan reform under Joe Biden's...

Who Is Mike Johnson, the New Speaker Of the House? 30.10.2023

Rhinehold joins me as we recap the process that led up to Mike Johnson being voted in as the newest Speaker Of the House. Who is that? We share some details and look for points where he might agree or disagree with libertarian positions.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/mQoe55HKNaR Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Jo...

Did You Know Police Can Seize Your Car and Don't Have To Return It? Explaining Civil Asset Forfeiture with Jill Jacobson 27.10.2023

Did you know that if you're pulled over, the cops can take your car and cash and never return it, even if you're never convicted? It is called civil asset forfeiture, and some reset court cases affect its use. Jill Jacobson joins me to explain what it means for anyone with red and blue lights in the rearview mirror.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/zXVKo3gsG2k Do you have comments or...

Is Argentina About To Elect an Austrian Economist And Anarcho-Capitalist? With Marcos Falcone on Javier Milei 20.10.2023

On October 22, 2023, Argentinians will go to the polls and have a choice of three candidates, two of whom are libertarians. The front runner is Javier Milei, an Austrian economist firebrand who could occupy their government's top spot. Marcos Falcone helps us make sense of the economic crisis that led the country to liberalize and how reliable the anarchy-capitalist front-runner might be if electe...

Watch My Network TV Debut Tomorrow Night! 17.10.2023

Ms. Pat Settles It debuts TOMORROW NIGHT on BET! I'm featured in it as a celebrity juror along side Ray J, Carmen Barton, and Jasmine Luv. Please watch it because you're going to love it. It's the craziest court show you've ever seen. Watch the Promo: https://youtube.com/shorts/uRywp7u4nfE This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episode...

A Massacre in Israel Leads to War in Gaza 14.10.2023

On the morning of October 7, 2023, 1,500 Hamas fighters set in motion an attack plan two years in the making as they invaded Israel, leaving 1,354 dead, including 27 Americans. Now Israel is bombing Gaza in anticipation of a land invasion, and 1900 Gazans are dead, including 538 children. What will happen next, and how did we get here? Rhinehold and Vaughn Spargur join me next to discuss the 2023...

Compassion Solves Problems In Ways Profit and Coercion Can't with Dan Johnson 09.10.2023

Daniel Johnson is the Executive Director of the Institute for Community Solutions, and he outlines the three ways to solve problems in society: through force via the government, through profit using the business sector, and through compassion within civil society. He outlines why the third option works best for any problem that requires compassion.  On October 10th, they're releasing their groundb...

The Firing of Speaker Of the House Kevin McCarthy 06.10.2023

Wondering why Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy just got voted out of his role for the first time in American history? Rhinehold and I explain the basics. Video - https://youtube.com/live/srTIkLuj92Y Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https...

About the Chris Spangle Show 02.10.2023

As we enter the 12th year of the podcast, I wanted to share my background, the history of the show, how it has evolved, where it is going, and open up about the big questions I'm asking now on this show. This is the place to start if you've never listened to the podcast. Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/zJzOApGwoVS Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on Chris...

Should the Libertarian Party Run Robert Kennedy Jr.? 30.09.2023

Austin Peterson invited me on his podcast "Wake Up America" to discuss the prospect of Robert Kennedy Jr. running on the Libertarian Party ticket, and I evaluated his beliefs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.chrisspangle.com/subscribe

WAL Live: Stop Being a Helpless Baby! 25.09.2023

What makes a trash human? Asking an expert friend about how to solve a basic problem instead of googling first. Somehow, this leads to why quantum mechanics tops the list of best inventions in the 20th century. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.chrisspangle.com/subscribe

Should The Federal Government Regulate A.I.? with James Czerniawski 21.09.2023

James Czerniawski is the senior policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity and a Young Voices contributor, focusing on tech and innovation. He joins me to discuss if A.I. will destroy humanity, or at least our jobs, and if we need Congress to protect us from such an outcome. Cracking down on AI companies could rob America of economic growth - https://nypost.com/2023/07/22/ai-interference-risks-rob...

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