The Chris Spangle Show

Barack Obama gave a surprising speech at the Democratic National Convention where he took his own party to task over identity politics, and shared a better vision for American politics. Rhinehold, Hodey Johns, and I listen to it and share our thoughts. Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/0ileU6zLM_k?si=LDD8WTS5jrvlnjP_ Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle...

Robert Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the Presidential race, and in his exit speech, he gave a scathing indictment of the Democratic Party and the Mainstream media that was worth hearing. Rhinehold, Hodey Johns, and I listen to it and explain why the two-party system has a stranglehold on our country.  Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/0ileU6zLM_k?si=LDD8WTS5jrvlnjP_ Do you have comments or que...

I listened to the speeches from the RNC convention today and compared them to the messages of the DNC convention. I analyzed Michelle Obama's speech to summarize the main arguments about America according to Democrats. To hear my take on the RNC, join us on Patreon or Substack. Join Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians Join Substack here: https://www.chrisspangle.com/ Learn more...

The Good Morning Liberty podcast was nice enough to have me on to discuss Trump's troubled campaign. It is important to document now how Trump is running a poor campaign, because if he loses, half of the country will forget what I outline in this episode in exchange for a narrative that protects his ego. Subscribe to their show here: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/podcast Learn more about your...

Originally aired on the HarderBrunch Podcast on June 24, 2024. Video - https://youtu.be/wGiOM0lWhWk?si=mLEpmlNLyoMiKsJp On this episode of the Harder Brunch Podcast, we talk with Podcast Producer Chris Spangle (@cspangle) about working at the Bob and Tom Show, being a celebrity judge, and egg nog… Welcome to the Harder Brunch Podcast, where we blend the finest flavors of comedy and culture, dishin...

Joe Biden has dropped out of the Presidential race, which clears a path for Vice President Kamala Harris to run against Republican Donald Trump. We discuss how Biden decided and what happens next at the DNC convention.  Video - https://youtu.be/KsPbwpHRQrM Kamala Harris's Record - https://www.chrisspangle.com/p/452-kamala-harriss-record How Biden Decided - https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/21/...

From 8-16-2020 Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss the rise and prosecutorial record of Sen. Kamala Harris, who is now the presumptive nominee for Vice President on the Democratic ticket. Time Stamps: 00:12:30 - Harris' Background and Rise to Prominence 00:33:56 - Harris' Record as Prosecutor 00:54:00 - Ethical Problems As a Prosecutor 01:16:36 - Why vote third-party? Show Notes: https://wearelibe...

Chris and Rinehold discuss the chaotic and rapidly changing political landscape. Topics include Biden's potential drop out of the race, the recent assassination attempt on Trump, the implications of Chevron deference being overturned, and the constant pressure to keep up with current political events. Chris shares personal challenges amid this chaos and reflects on U.S. politics' increasing uncert...

Sadly, David Boaz of the Cato Institute passed away this past week. We were honored to speak to Boaz shortly after January 6th in 2021. David Boaz is the executive vice president of the Cato Institute and has played a key role in the development of the Cato Institute and the libertarian movement. He is the author of The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom and the editor of The Libertarian Re...

Leslie Corbly is an independent writer who joins Chris Spangle to discuss her work as a Christian libertarian writer using themes to critique progressive ideologies through poetry. They delve into her latest collection, 'Silent Suffering: Poems of Pain and Purpose,' while exploring themes such as pain, love, and hypocrisy in modern culture. Additionally, Chris reflects on how fatherhood has shifte...

Sadly, David Boaz of the Cato Institute passed away this past week. No one shaped my view of libertarianism more than Boaz through his writing and speeches. Here, he speaks on the Three Principles of Libertarianism. This was recorded at Student's For Liberty's LibertyCon 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold welcome attorney and commentator Abdul-Hakim Shabazz to discuss if Donald Trump deserved to be tried, if he will go to jail, and if he will be re-elected. They explore how Trump's legal team handled the situation, the intricacies of falsifying business records charges, and the potential implications for Trump's political future. Additionally, the conversation touches on...

Chris Spangle and a panel of guests delve into the latest Libertarian Party convention, discussing Donald Trump's controversial speech, Chase Oliver's nomination as presidential candidate, and the party's internal dynamics. They explore ideological shifts from the Ron Paul Revolution to current conservative tendencies, including Angela McArdle's reelection as chair and Mark Rutherford's vice chair...

From January 2023: 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 w...

We cover a spectrum of issues such as Libertarian Party strategies, global political trends, the encroachment of digital currency control, economic policies, and even the potential societal collapse! That's what happens when we check in with our fin Andy Horning.  We discuss the necessity for substantial change within American politics, skepticism towards incrementalism and the World Economic Foru...

Donald Trump is speaking at the LP Convention? Why? Video - https://youtube.com/live/z7yK5Eyp8qU 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://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.f...

What do you think of when you hear the words sex trafficking? Maybe your mind goes to 2012 in Uganda when the warlord Joseph Kony kidnapped tens of thousands of girls or the daring rescues of Tim Ballard shown in Sound of Freedom. Now, the words "sex trafficking" are being associated with Puff Daddy. These accounts of the suffering of women and men undergoing commercial sexual exploitation dominat...

Purdue Polytechnic High School is a revolutionary model of learning that promotes student interest-guided, project-based education. I am joined by Drew Gooden, a coach from the school, and Mark Boykin, a sophomore student. They provide insights into the school's operations, teaching methods, and successful outcomes of the school launched by the famed University. We dive into how this model empower...

Caleb Franz is the host of Profiles in Liberty and author of "The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father," and he joins us to discuss Rankin's Presbyterian upbringing in the South, his passionate opposition to slavery, and the influential letters he wrote to his brother, which sparked a broader public dissection of the institution of slavery. These writi...

For years on this program, we've said that the best way to make change in our area is through something other than government action or even through starting a business... It is through a voluntary organization like a nonprofit. After a friend was killed in his neighborhood, Joe Garrison and a few other neighbors formed the North Shadeland Alliance to find ways to quell crime. In the process, they...

Harry Price and I went to the Libertarian Party of Indiana's convention this weekend, and we were skeptical we'd find anything good happening there, considering how disappointing the LP appears to be online. We were surprised by the elected officials, party organizers, and candidates we talked to, and I think you will be as well. Take a peak at some good things happening in the Libertarian Party. ...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments on the controversial issue of whether or not social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can discriminate based on political affiliation. Abdul-Hakim Shabazz invited me on his program to give the libertarian perspective on property rights versus the common good when it comes to free speech, and the potential consequences of regulating social med...

From John Odermatt’s description over at Lions of Liberty: Today Chris Spangle joins the show. Chris founded the We Are Libertarians podcast, which is now known as the Chris Spangle Show. Chris is also the host of Liberty Explained and the History of Modern Politics on the We Are Libertarians Podcast Network. Chris's collaboration with comedian Ms. Pat in 2019 gave birth to the "Patdown" podcast,...

Currently, 42 U.S. attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to protect kids. Will it work? Are these platforms even addictive? James Czerniawski, a Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity and Young Voices contributor, and I discuss it.  https://share.descript.com/view/6skyPoWllvY https://youtu.be/GO...

Over a quarter of a billion humans live in the United States, and we really only have Trump and Biden as a choice? And does this choice represent something fundamentally new in American politics? Then we explain and debate Colorado's move to take Trump off of the ballot in the 2024 election.  Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join...