The Chris Spangle Show

The Great Salt Lake is like many bodies of water in the west: it's depleted. To fix this, locals are considering how to fix the problem, and the “public trust” legal doctrine has popped up. Micah Safsten argues that treating waterways like public utilities disincentivizes users and creates less conservation. Micah Safsten works as communications and outreach coordinator at the Utah Water Research...

Over the last few months, the White House, Mark Zuckerberg, and a new lawsuit have revealed how the government often uses its bully pulpit with big tech companies to police misinformation. Leslie Corbly joins me to share more about this. Leslie Corbly is a Privacy Policy Analyst with the Libertas Institute in Lehi, Utah. She covers current events and affairs related to privacy from the perspective...

My guest is Hannah Frankman, the founder of rebelEducator, and she shared an amazing fact: over 11% of students are now seeking some form of alternative schooling. Many more are considering it but don't know where to begin. Hannah lays out a few pathways to taking control of your child's education instead of outsourcing it to public schools. Learn more at https://rebeleducator.co Hannah grew up ho...

Can Elon Musk fix Twitter? My guest Caden Rosenbaum says it is unlikely. His previous companies manufactured physical goods, which lends itself to a micromanager, but may not work with the speech company.  Caden Rosenbaum is the technology and innovation policy analyst at Libertas Institute, based in Lehi, Utah. He’s a Young Voices contributor.  Musk Wants to Fix Twitter — Good Luck! -  https://sp...

Elon Musk and Matt Taibbi released new emails from within Twitter that shows the previous management censored political speech at the request of the Biden and Trump campaigns while also burying the story of Hunter Biden's laptop. We discuss this, Ye's meltdown on Alex Jone's show, and play clips of Nick Fuentes. Listen as Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland, Vincent, and I give our thoughts. Joi...

When someone is arrested, three options await them before their trial: a judge can keep them in jail, release them, or assign them cash bail. While it is often thought that cash bail is needed to drive some back to the courtroom, this is often not true. Cash bail massively impacts the finances of the people who can least afford it, and it hampers their ability to move past a bad incident. My guest...

Many progressives believe gas prices are due to the greed of oil companies. They're all reporting record profits, but my guest Alex Salter explains why this has happened. Alex is also from Texas, a state besieged by Californians. He explains why Texans shouldn't fear their new neighbors and how that applies to immigrants from other countries immigrating to America.  Alexander Salter is an associat...

Ron DeSantis was the bright spot for the GOP in the 2022 midterm elections. Why? He achieved crossover appeal by expanding school choice and parents' rights in Florida. This pattern has also played out in Arizona and Texas. By this, I mean real reform that makes a difference for students, not red meat for talk radio. The Republican candidates that gave lip service to reform lost big. My guest Gary...

FTX is a crypto trading market that has filed for bankruptcy due to stunning mismanagement at the scale of a Bernie Madoff-like scam. James Czerniawski joins me to explain the basics, and we also cover the future of Twitter under Elon Musk's ownership. James Czerniawski is a Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity, a national think tank in DC with 35 state chapters around the country. He...

Today is the anniversary of the killing of John Kennedy in Dallas. While in Dallas a few years ago, I took a tour of Dealey Plaza with Robin Brown of JFK Custom Tours. It was so entertaining that I invited Robin to the show to lay out what he believes happened on November 22, 1963. We spend a great deal of time discussing the rise of defense contractors and the CIA in the early days of the Cold Wa...

Chris Spangle explains why every business needs a podcast as part of its content marketing plan. 1. Land meetings with potential clients you might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet. 2. Build a relationship with potential customers and existing clients in a more intimate medium - It’s more personal than videos or written blogs. 3. Easily break down the complexities of your industry in a fun...

Gabriella Hoffman joins me to discuss ballot initiatives in 2022 ranging from gun control legislation to rank-choice voting. Gabriella Hoffman is the Northeast Regional Leader for Young Voices. She is a freelance media strategist, political columnist, host of the District of Conservation podcast, and award-winning writer. Midterm 2022 Ballot Initiatives: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - https://townh...

Ms. Pat has had a horrible day. First, the dentist messed up her sinuses, and then family services showed up at her house. 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

Live from the Dolittle Studios, Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland, Brian Wohlgemuth, and Vincent talk about the midterms and what went right and wrong for Libertarians, Republicans, and Democrats. We also discuss if this is finally the end for Trump. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Ico...

Lisa Kreag, Executive Director of the Heart and Soul free clinic, joins me to discuss the need for care for the uninsured in one of the most affluent communities in the state of Indiana. You wouldn't think the need would be so great in our wealthiest county, but it is. She explains how this nonprofit cares for over 500 patients with an all-volunteer staff. http://www.heartandsoulclinic.org Join WA...

I recently moved downtown in Indianapolis and frequently walk by the home of Benjamin Harrison, who was the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. I became curious about the man and his time in office and looked into him, and he cared deeply about civics and what makes a community work well. Charlie Hyde is the President & CEO of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and he join...

A week out, Ms. Pat, Chris, Deon, and Nikia share more thoughts about the party, and then we talk to the drunk couple that got separated at the party. 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

For the second year in a row, the life expectancy of Americans dropped sharply. While COVID played the larger role, Fentanyl contributed as well. Last year was a record year for overdose deaths with an estimated 107,622, CDC says, an increase of 15% from the previous year, and 70% of fatalities were from the synthetic opioid. Especially hard hit were communities of color. According to statnews.com...

Audio podcasts are fairly cheap and easy to produce, but the video adds a lot of complexity. Is it worth it? In this episode, I'll discuss the pros and cons of adding video to your podcasting. Pros 1. Social Media is your main marketing channel, and they’ve prioritized video. 2. It expands the reach of your podcast through search. 3. People that don’t listen to podcasts might see it on YouTube, Fa...

The day after the Patdown Podcast Crackdown, everyone was a little rough. For example, one girl got lost and tried to steal a wheelchair, and another guy got friend-zoned live on the podcast. Joining us live on the stage is comedian Donnell Rawlings. 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

Open enrollment season is upon us, and many people think they're stuck with expensive, crappy health insurance, and that just isn't the case. Matt Allen of Iconic Insurance joins me to discuss the good and bad of "Obamacare," or the Affordable Care Act, changes to the health insurance tax credit system in the inflation act, and inflation's impact on small business owners. Download his podcast How...

Last Columbus Day, I decided to learn more about the history of the man and the day celebrating him. Since then, I've visited historical sites in Santa Domingo in the Dominican Republic and San Juan in Puerto Rico. I read books and watched documentaries to gain a better perspective of who Columbus was. In this episode, I share what I've learned, beginning with the history of the day, who wants to...

Over the last few months, my wife and I have experienced five miscarriages. We decided to be open about it because we need the support of friends and family, and we felt being open about it would contribute to the end of the stigma around losing a child. My guest Emma Ping of Selah’s Grace Ministries, started a nonprofit to do that same thing. Jennifer Kitzmiller of Indianapolis Arts Chorale also...

You've likely seen the iconic logo of the Boys and Girls Clubs in your local area. Maggie Lewis, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, joins me to share how they transform kids' lives through after-school programs. Learn more at https://bgcindy.org/ . Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insuran...

Here’s the game plan: We will continue to put interviews in the Chris Spangle Show feed, but we are also bringing back the panel/research shows IN PERSON here. It’s more fun than doing a show on Zoom allows. We will keep giving you short shows on the basics of current events AND classic WAL filled with friends sitting around the living room talking in-depth about politics with plenty of irreverenc...