The Chris Spangle Show

Months ago I interviewed the Bail Project, which helps economically disadvantaged people avoid long jail stays while awaiting trial. Ken Good, Texas bail attorney and a board member of the Professional Bondsmen of Texas, heard the interview and wanted to respond.  He discusses the bail process, the issue of bail disparities, and how the bail industry deals with risk assessment. Good argues against...

Melissa Echerd is the Prevention and Education Officer for Sheltering Wings, a shelter for domestic violence victims in Hendricks County. We discuss the signs of an abusive relationship and resources on how to leave. We also discuss their Men In Action initiative, which recruits hundreds of men from their county to lead and mentor to curb violence, including a reading event that places men in ever...

School choice has been around for a long time, but what do the terms of vouchers, tax credits, and education savings plans mean? How can we give parents more control over their children's education while ensuring students are not stuck in failing schools? Elizabeth Grace Matthew joins me to talk about the fundamentals of school choice and the need to expand these options to those most need it: stu...

Over the last few years, I've made a big effort to read more books, greatly enriching my life. Harry and I invited my friends Kat and Moni from the Fake Ass Book Club to talk about the importance of reading more and how to do it. Follow them at https://thefabpodcast.fireside.fm/ Video - https://youtube.com/live/6bAZvt7RaFs Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our compl...

Why does China want to invade Taiwan? My guest Zachary Yost is a co-host of the War Economy and State podcast and a young Voices Contributor, and we take a deep dive on the differences between Ukraine and Taiwan and how China would fare if they invaded.   Taiwan is an island about 90 to 100 miles off the coast of mainland China, and officially it is the Republic of China with over 23 million peopl...

My Patdown podcast partner Deon Curry invited me on his podcast Now That's Debatable to discuss who is responsible for the train derailment, what libertarianism is, and why we need to end support for Ukraine. Video - https://www.facebook.com/sidney.smith.1428/videos/640612534442089 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Hawk Jensen, a documentary filmmaker from Hollywood, has partnered with other artists to create a new documentary series called "Follow the Science: On Lockdowns and Liberty." He joins me to give an update on the project. The World Premiere in Orlando with Tom Woods will now be held on April 19th, and the online Sneak Peek Preview for our donors will now be held on March 9th.  Learn more at https:...

Brian Wohlgemuth and Vaughn Spargur join me to explain the basics of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where a Norfolk and Southern train carrying dangerous chemicals derailed and dumped about 50 cars on the ground. Despite the severity of the incident, the mainstream media coverage has been inadequate but has shown the power of alt media to hold mainstream media more accountable. We d...

The Social Security trust fund will be broke by 2034, so policymakers need to begin crafting bipartisan solutions to continue funding the Social Security program. If policymakers fail to act, they will face a stark choice: raise payroll taxes to make up the difference or cut benefits across the board. Jack Salmon joins me to share some ideas to prevent the system's collapse.  Jack Salmon is a Youn...

First, we tackle the Chinese spy balloon. What is it and where did it come from, and when do we go Red Dawn on it? Then we discuss ChatGPT. What are the implications for a tool that can write papers, pass exams, and write flawless code? We then discuss the tension of preserving what it means to be human in a technological society.  Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and...

Neetu Arnold is a senior research associate at the National Association of Scholars and a Young Voices contributor. She joins me to share a couple of solutions she has developed for improving the student loan system. Follow her on Twitter @neetu_arnold. A Legislative Agenda to Fix The Student Loan System - https://www.newsweek.com/legislative-agenda-fix-student-loan-system-opinion-1760709 Priced O...

It's harder to know where the truth lies in some stories, but body cameras and video evidence have shed light on what happened in the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis and the attack on Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, at the hands of intruder David DePape. Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- Th...

Don Wettrick was an inspired teacher giving his students lessons on entrepreneurship when the Indiana Economic Development Corporation asked him to start a "Shark Tank for Students." He decided to tweak the idea, leading to the STARTedUP Foundation. The CEO & Co-Founder joins me to talk about the power of entrepreneurship and innovation in a high school student's life and their programs Innovate W...

Longtime listener Jordan Laycock joins Chris Spangle and Harry Price to explain to Spangle the basics of an AR-15 and guns in general. He is also the co-inventor of the world's fastest magazine loader named the Trijent Mech-loader. Then Chris and Harry discuss Steven Crowder's feud with the Daily Wire while going in-depth on how new media works.  Video - https://rumble.com/v26l7bw-wal-live-a-prime...

Cody Wisniewski joins me to discuss a new subtle change at big banks as they are now tracking gun store purchases. Cody J. Wisniewski (@TheWizardofLawz) is a Senior Attorney for Constitutional Litigation with Firearms Policy Coalition. His work has appeared in the Washington Times, the Washington Examiner, National Review, Daily Wire, and more. He primarily focuses on Second Amendment issues but i...

Chase Oliver turned in a strong performance in the US Senate race in Georgia in 2022 and captured the attention of international media and libertarians. He's now thinking of turning that momentum into a presidential run on the Libertarian Ticket by launching an exploratory committee. He joins me to discuss his background, why he became a libertarian, what messaging he believes works best, and what...

ESG scores and investing (Environmental, Social, Governance) is controversial in many circles, and states are moving to divest from companies like BlackRock pushing these assets. Maybe none of that made sense, but my guest Mike Viola is here to explain a very impactful new concept in business and what it means for you. Mike Viola is the head of analytics at the Foundation for Economic Education (F...

Kevin McCarthy was finally elected the 55th Speaker of the House on the 15th ballot. Who is Kevin McCarthy, and why did he have trouble getting elected? We discussed the basics of the last week in Congress and explained why the "rebels" were doing the right thing. (McCarthy talks begins a little after minute 20.) **I know it’s Kevin McCarty. I can’t stop saying Mike McCarthy, and I don’t know why....

Two years later, we felt it was a good time to revisit our episode recorded right after January 6th with two people there. Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold talk to two people that attended the rally and riots this past Wednesday. One is a Trump voter and the other is a libertarian. Both share a riveting account of what they saw and heard at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. One was changed...

Historically, Americans think of shareholder capitalism when corporate America comes to mind. A new philosophy of business called "stakeholder capitalism" is taking hold in the business world, and it has serious tradeoffs for investors. David McGarry joins me to discuss the positives and negatives of this new idea. David B. McGarry is a consumer-choice fellow with Young Voices. He writes extensive...

If you've noticed the price of eggs lately, then you know that macroeconomics can trickle down into the microeconomics of everyday life. The fed raised interest rates, affecting individuals purchasing big-ticket items with credit. The same applies to the government and how it borrows money to pay the deficit. Jack Salmon unpacks what the future holds for the economic picture of the United States i...

Teens today are facing an unprecedented challenge with mental health challenges, and my guests from the Chris Center use human-animal interaction and alpacas to give them tools to improve their mental wellness. Joining me is Nancy Elbert, Executive Director, Sandra Moreira, Director of Programming, and Megan Hanna, Facilitator of Programs. Learn more at https://www.chriscenterpaws.com/ . Join our...

November 19th marked International Men's Day. Did anyone celebrate? My guest Sophia Worringer argues that it's an important day as men face higher instances of suicide, homelessness, and industrial deaths. Female empowerment is incredibly important, and Worringer says we must also not forget to empower men in society and be champions of their causes too.  Sophia Worringer is a political commentato...

Danielle Zanzalari recently wrote an article about one of the many ways the rich have bent the law in favor of themselves in order to crowd out competition from the poor and middle classes. Regulation D prevents 90% of Americans from investing in high-risk, high-return schemes, and Zanzalari explains why it is time to end it.  Danielle Zanzalari is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Seton Hall...

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, James Nease, Maranda Barnett, Kristi Avery, Paul Copeland, and Vincent share some of their favorite Christmas memories. In the second half (roughly 1 hour in), we discuss why doxxing is part of free speech, and how a free society needs to deal with it. Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreo...