The Chris Spangle Show

Donald Trump was arrested. Democrats have been trying to put him behind bars. Republicans think it is a witch hunt. Harry, Rhinehold, and I break down the details of the charges against him and debate whether he committed a felony or not. Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/Fu7IBernhKA Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.co...

Jeremiah Ludwig, an independent housing policy researcher based in Washington DC, joins me to discuss how housing is becoming less affordable in cities due to supply shortages caused by strict zoning policies, and how this affects not just low-income families, but also middle-class families.  We also explore strategies for addressing the issue, such as upzoning, which has been successful in Califo...

James Czerniawski joins me to discuss two recent Supreme Court cases, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Tamana, which have implications for free speech on the internet and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Section 230 is a law that protects websites from liability for third-party content.  Chenowski, a policy analyst, explains that repealing or reforming Section 230 could significantl...

Ted Green is a director, producer, and writer who fell in love with the art of storytelling through film and has made several documentaries, many of them about sports, but also focusing on people and events that celebrate the triumph of the human spirit. His newest film, "The Best We've Got: The Carl Erskine Story," is about Carl Erskine, a baseball player who played a seminal role in two of the g...

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 com...

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.  Video - https://youtu.be/GnaxTuWMeHI  Taiwan is an island about 90 to 100 miles off the coast of mainland China, and officially it is the Republi...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Video - https://youtu.be/Rg29Hoax2KA  Despite the severity of the incident, the mainstream media coverage has been inadequate but has shown the power of alt media to hold...

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.  Video - https://youtu...

Jocelyn recently wrote on our Instagram (@podcastingap) and asked about creating something visual for YouTube. She said that it was exhausting and that she only did one segment. So how important is it to make a video version of audio content for YouTube podcasts?  Video - https://youtu.be/_luFwU8JobI Creating a video for YouTube can be daunting, but is it worth it? To help with that decision, I wa...

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.  https://youtu.be/m2cT0Q7A7wY Join our Patreon now for commercial-f...

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. Video - https://youtu.be/chqTZH0HKp0 A Legislative Agenda to Fix The Student Loan System - https://www.newsweek.com/legislative-agenda-fix-student...

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 ---- T...

Don Wettrick was an inspired teacher giving his students entrepreneurship when the Indiana Economic Development Commission 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 WithIN and In...

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. Video - https://youtu.be/7Re2MB5Ka4c 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 foc...

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. Video - https://youtu.be/9H5Bq-XV_Ko  David B. McGarry is a consumer-choice fellow...

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. https://youtu.be/61x3jC5ADdI Mike Viola is the head of analytics at the Foundat...

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...