Vital Dissent with Patrick MacFarlane

In this episode, I share my experience in the first few weeks of being a lawyer. I also address an attack I got on Twitter that brought up a point that needed addressing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In this episode, I welcome any new listeners and go back to basics by teaching everyone how to read a SCOTUS opinion. For demonstration purposes, I use Castle Rock v. Gonzales (2005), a case that I've worked with in several episodes of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Brian Saady is a freelance journalist and author of four books, including a three-book series, entitled "Rackets," which discusses the legalization of drugs, gambling, and prostitution, respectively. His writing has appeared in outlets such as: The American Conservative, Antiwar.com, Counterpunch, ActivistPost, and the Foundation for Economic Education. Additionally, he is the host of an excellent...

In this finale, Daniel, Robert, and I had the pleasure of welcoming Sherry Voluntary to the show to discuss her own experience in a non-traditional religious organization. Sherry relates her 27 year experience with her own group to the Sannyasins' experience following Osho. She also relates her emotions in leaving her group to that of the Sannyasins in leaving Rajneeshpuram.  We were very excited...

I had the immense honor of being interviewed about my work by James Corbett of the Corbett Report. James is a leading figure of both the alternative media and the voluntaryist communities. His style of podcasting continues to be a big influence on my show. Many thanks to James! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

I'm excited to welcome back Keith Knight, one of my favorite guests, to the show. In this episode, we take a two-pronged approach to tackling social contract theory. Hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In this scholarly episode of the podcast, I explain how a post from The Principled Libertarian led me down a rabbithole where I discovered the libertarian "Title Theory" of contracts. I explain, then compare and contrast, the orthodox consideration-based contract theory with the libertarian title-based theory. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In Episode IV of our analysis, I am replaced by guest hosts Jared and Will of Peaceful Treason. It's been a while since we talked, and I was so glad that we could reconnect! Check them out at http://www.peacefultreason.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

It's over! The bar exam has had its way with me. In my first episode back, and the last episode in my old apartment, I share my crazy bar exam story and reflect on the "right" reasons" to be a content creator. I also reflect on the LP Mises Caucus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In Episode III of our analysis, I am replaced by guest host Tony Rockamora of Don't Waste Your Hate.  The boys talk about the rising escalation between the Rashneeshies and the Antelopian townspeople. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In episode II of our analysis, I am replaced by guest host Trey Weaver of the Subversion Webcast.  The boys talk about the internal workings of the Bhagwan community and how the feud between the Rashneeshies and the townspeople kicks off. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

"Wild, Wild Country" is a hit Netflix docuseries which tells the story of Indian guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh--a man whose followers attempted to create a commune in the high deserts of Oregon. In doing so, they came at odds with the local townspeople . . . and eventually the US Government. In this first episode, we cover the first of six total episodes. We introduce the story, explain the players,...

I check back in with the show to tell a funny story about my aunt and uncle's annoying neighbors and how a private property society would handle their shenanigans. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In this short podcast episode, I plug my upcoming appearances, and explain how free speech and "the right to privacy" don't exist unless the right in question is supported by general property rights. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

The Supreme Court handed down a very dissatisfying ruling in the Masterpiece case on Monday, holding in a 7-2 opinion that: "[t]he Colorado Civil Rights Commission's actions in assessing a cakeshop owner's reasons for declining to make a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding celebration violated the free exercise clause." This ruling, which was narrow in scope, failed to decide the fundamental issu...

I am thrilled and honored to announce that the Liberty Weekly Podcast will now be featured on the Libertarian Institute in the Podcast's section.  In this episode I introduce myself and my work to the Libertarian Institute. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

This memorial day, I drove on over to Trey Weaver's place, the only member of the Libertarian Union who lives in the Twin Cities. We had a great day hanging out and were able to record one of our conversations as an episode of the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

On this Memorial Day, I'd like to hearken back to Ron Paul's amazing "What If..." speech. This short, iconic speech should echo through the annals of American history as a voice of sanity in a dying empire. THE rEVOLution Continues! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

This Saturday, I didn't feel like prepping a show, so I opened up an impromptu live stream and sent invites to former guests and friends of the show! It resulted in some pretty good  content, as I was joined by Kyle Anzalone of Foreign Policy Focus, Thijs van der Linde. and Mike Tilden of Battle for Liberty. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In this episode, I teach some of the fundamentals of real property law! Since we are all propertarians, we should probably learn the different types of property ownership that exist in our current legal framework. I hope everyone finds this interesting, as it is a great way for me to keep the podcast alive while I study for the bar exam. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/su...

I am thrilled and honored to be joined today by former police officer Raeford Davis. We discuss how Raeford realized the immoral implications of the war on drugs. Given his experience, he also provides some guidance on how to reach the agents of the state with stern compassion and logic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Further cementing what has come to be known as the "anti commandeering doctrine," the Supreme Court ruled that: "Provisions of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act that prohibit state authorization and licensing of sports gambling schemes violate the Constitution[.]" Although SCOTUS is no friend to liberty, and cannot be counted on to limit federal power, this decision is a win for s...

Today I am joined by returning guest and resident foreign policy expert at the Libertarian Union, Kyle Anzalone. We discuss the history of Iran, the history of the Iran Deal, and Trump pulling out of said deal. We also discuss confirmed torturer Gina Haspel's interview with the Senate Intelligence Committee on her way to becoming  CIA Director, as well as how veteran CIA analyst and whistle blower...

Using a doctrine neither party can correctly identify, five counties in Illinois have declared their intention to nullify state-level gun control regulations. I discuss the story and hearken back to my previous work on the nullification doctrine. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

For my first episode back from a brief reprieve from Liberty Weekly, I lend my legal analysis to a horrible case out of Milwaukee County where District Attorney John Chrisholm has declined to file criminal charges against police officers who tased a mentally ill man to death in his shower. It is of the utmost importance that the public understand why Chrisholm made the decision he did and what leg...