We Are Libertarians
The Chris Spangle Show
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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Episodes
LE: How does one begin the road to becoming politically active? 23.09.2021 7:48
Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/liberty-explained Video - https://youtu.be/M6cxSGVmj5U Just start! Most feel they need a master class in political science to work on campaigns. On-the-job training is the most effective way to learn. Find a candidate that shares your value and contact their campaign to get involved. Basic vol...
The Right to Repair 20.09.2021 1:36:19
Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Vincent Cooper discuss the right to prepare, a concept asking if the owner of a piece of property like a phone or tractor has the right to repair their own device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LE: Is Libertarianism more a mindset or a set of values? 16.09.2021 14:28
Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/liberty-explained Video - https://youtu.be/oOB-x7EFZ5M It is both! Libertarianism focuses on extending personal morality and ethics into societal organization. In other words, we want communities to follow the same rules we were taught as kids: Don't hit others, don't take their stuff, and don't...
The Legacy of 9/11 11.09.2021 2:01:08
September 11th radically shaped the future of America, and deeply impacted me personally. Harry Price, Rhinehold, and I discuss why Osama Bin Laden attacked us, what happened on that day, and why is the legacy of our response. If we are to properly remember 9-11, we need to drop the hollow patriotic sentiment and learn from the period now known as the "Terror Years." Click here for my recommended...
What is in Biden's Mandates? 10.09.2021 27:49
President Joe Biden announced new COVID-related initiatives and mandates, including instructions to OSHA to require vaccine mandates and regular testing of companies with over 100 employees. Listen as I give you the details and my thoughts on this. Biden’s Vaccine Push: What You Need to Know - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/09/us/politics/biden-vaccine-plan-highlights.html Biden Asks OSHA to Orde...
LE: What is the single greatest thing about liberty? What is the greatest flaw of liberty? 09.09.2021 18:31
Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/liberty-explained Video - https://youtu.be/zBF07rJ8biw What is the single greatest thing about liberty? This answer probably varies for every individual, but mine (Chris Spangle) is the beauty of spontaneous order. Order comes from markets adjusting to the needs of individuals as judged by the p...
PP: What is the Point of Your Podcast? 08.09.2021 20:15
One thing matters in producing a podcast: How do you serve your audience and give them value? In this episode, I talk a little bit about the importance of starting with a mission statement first as opposed to the technical concerns of producing the podcast. Be sure to grab your guide to launching a podcast here: https://podcastingandplatforms.com/18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Stuck in the Middle With You 07.09.2021 1:22:00
Honestly, this isn't an episode teaching you anything... It's more a discussion on the frustration of being stuck in the middle of two sides of crazy in an effort to not feel like we are the only ones thinking this stuff. WAL Plus Member Joe Benavidez joins Harry Price, Rhinehold, and me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
History of Modern Politics: William the Conqueror, Norman Rule of England and The Anarchy 03.09.2021 49:55
Enjoy this special preview episode of my History of Modern Politics podcast with Matt Wittlief. Listen to all of the episodes now at HistoryOfModernPolitics.com. William the Conqueror has taken the throne of England, and the consequences for the English are severe. Once he passes away, things deteriorate until Henry I takes the throne and unites Anglo-Norman and Anglo-Saxon England. Without an he...
LE: How do I register? Where do I vote? 02.09.2021 7:17
Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/liberty-explained Video - https://youtu.be/Py2D0v-3DaQ Visit your state's Election Board website or got to Vote.gov. There are registration deadlines, so you'll want to do it ASAP. Deadlines exist so the voter data can be processed and ready for poll workers on Election Day. Some states have sa...
PP: The 18 Questions To Answer Before You Start Your Podcast 01.09.2021 15:31
Starting a podcast takes some forethought. Without it, a new podcaster can waste a lot of money and both the time of the hosts and the audience. In this episode, I set up the next few episodes by previewing the stages of podcasting and the fundamental questions that need to be addressed at the beginning of a new show. Download the PDF here: https://podcastingandplatforms.com/18 Learn more about y...
The CDC Eviction Moratorium 31.08.2021 1:01:09
Rhinehold, Tricia Stuart-Mann, and I take a look at the CDC eviction moratorium and its effects on the rental markets. Also, homeownership is a cult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Swamp Explained: Biden's Afghanistan Pullout 30.08.2021 51:55
Rob Quartel and Chris Spangle discuss the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are There Parallels Between the Fall of Saigon and the Fall of Kabul? 27.08.2021 49:36
Bruce Carlson of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics joins Harry Price, Rhinehold, and me to discuss the comparison's between Gerald Ford's evacuation efforts in Saigon after Vietnam and Biden's exit in Afghanistan. My History Can Beat Up Your Politics - https://myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.wordpress.com/ Saigon Comparisons: The Events of April 29th and 30th, 1975 and Today. - https://myhistory...
LE: What is Liberty? 26.08.2021 19:35
Learn Libertarianism - https://libertyexplained.com/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/liberty-explained Video - https://youtu.be/B-ZKki1DVO0 What is Liberty? Liberty is the freedom to choose to do or not do a thing without interference from outside forces. The less outside interference in a decision, the freer we are. The most common form of interference being threats of violen...
How Did Kabul Fall in a Week? 24.08.2021 57:03
Rhinehold and I go in-depth into the last month in Afghanistan and find out how a government with the backing of the United States could fall to the Taliban in a week. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Afghanistan.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why and How Did We End Up in a 19-Year War in Afghanistan? 23.08.2021 53:50
As surprising as it sounds, many people are unaware of how we ended up in a 19-year war in Afghanistan. Harry Price, Rhinehold, and I discuss the history of our invasion, and what were the pivotal moments that turned this from a series of strategic strikes to stop Al Qaeda versus a nation-building project. Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/Afghanistan.pdf Rally for the...
Radio Interview: On The Afghanistan Withdrawal on Saturday Night On the Circle 22.08.2021 15:06
Ethan Hatcher of Saturday Night On the Circle on WIBC invited me on to discuss the debacle that was the Afghan withdrawal, and why leaving is still the right choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LE: What is Liberty Explained? 19.08.2021 24:05
Liberty Explained is your guide to libertarianism. Your hosts Chris Spangle, Julia Geier, and Levie Rainey break down a complicated movement and ideology to understand ways. We are a resource to share with friends when they have tough questions. Hopefully, we will answer some questions you might have yourself along the way. Please send your questions to ask@wearelibertarians.com. This podcast is p...
How To Find Meaningful Work with Jess Mears and Hannah Cox 15.08.2021 1:32:27
Do you feel stuck in a rut at work and are longing to find a different career path that fulfills you? Jess Mears and Hannah Cox were in your shoes and now work in the libertarian movement full-time working jobs they love. They share the mindset needed to get to that point with Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold. Deon Curry also joins us to share the importance of mentorship in standup comed...
China's History and Future 07.08.2021 1:45:18
Harry Price, Remso Martinez, and Vincent Cooper discuss the history of China and its future as a rogue actor in the world. Video - https://youtu.be/ErwLDw9FXNQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Larry Sharpe on His New Book "On Happiness" and How to Unlock Windows of Opportunity 31.07.2021 1:17:58
If you're in a rut and need some motivation, this episode will get you back on track. Larry Sharpe is a Marine, husband, father, talk show host, former gubernatorial candidate, and much more. He is now an author! He talks about his new book "On Happiness" with Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Remso Martinez. On Happiness - https://sharpeway.com/on-happiness/ Learn more about your ad choi...
Meet the WAL Podcast Network! - Pool Party Edition 24.07.2021 1:32:06
The entire We Are Libertarians Podcast Network for the first time, in-person, to record at the Boss Hog Of Liberty Studios in a fun conversation before heading to our annual pool party. After years of friendship online, everyone talks about their individual podcasts and how they got involved with the network. If you are new to us, this is a great starting point! Download all the shows by visiting...
Libertarianism Builds Communities While Podcasting Changes Communities 17.07.2021 1:21:02
How can we empower people and liberate communities? Personal growth through engaging in service to others will rebuild the fabric of American society, and podcasting is the home base from which libertarians can build power networks. Chris Spangle speaks to the Podcast on the Plaza podcast about the power of libertarianism to unite people and the opportunity podcasting brings to individuals seeking...
New Show: Podcasting and Platforms with Chris Spangle 10.07.2021 22:10
I love podcasting as much as I love politics, and I am starting a new show to walk you through my podcasting method. Listen to the first episode then subscribe here - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms! Where do I begin? This is often the first question asked by a new podcaster (and old ones looking to start a new brand). This question usually paralyzes someone looking to start a show...
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