What Then Must We Do?

I speak with Swedish ER doctor Sebastian Rushworth, about the workings of the immune system and Covid-19. Among other insights: The media (and much of research) focuses on antibodies, but T-cell immunity may be better suited to viral infections; antibodies always wane over time, this is nothing new; the evidence shows that the lockdowns have had no effect on transmission; as the data piles up, it...

I speak with independent journalist Jeremy Hammond about the problems of central planning and why it always leads to disastrous outcomes - even in the realm of public health. We also talk about why it is more important than ever to develop the skill of consuming news intelligently. You can find Jeremy's writing on topics from the middle east to vaccine safety and the responses to Covid-19, he...

I speak with Jeffrey Tucker of the American Institute of Ecomonic Research , about the Great Barrington Declaration - the document created by four esteemed scientists, calling for an end to the lockdowns. Jeff talks about how the idea came about, and about some of the backlash they have faced since the Declaration was released. You can read–and sign–the Great Barrington Declaration here . You can...

I speak again with Sara Brady, the Idaho mom who was arrested for being on a playground. I spoke with Sara back in May , not long after she had been arrested for "trespassing" in a public park. In this interview, we talk about what is next for her case, and about what each one of us must do if we value our own liberty and a free society. You can purchase one of Sara's Freedom Masks...

I speak with Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins series. He talks about the war that is being waged for our children's minds, why independent thinking is so critical, and gives some positive inspiration for communicating the philosophy of liberty. You can find the Tuttle Twins books here . Connor's Libertas Institute is here . And the book by Milton Meyer, "They Thought They W...

NYU media studies professor, Mark Crispin Miller, recently came under attack for questioning the official narrative on masks in his class on propaganda. We discuss what happened, and talk about the nature of propaganda and why, after all this time, it is still so effective You can find Professor Miller here - and I recommend subscribing to his newsletter for some quality selections of content that...

I speak with independent journalist and filmmaker Brandon Ferdig, about what's really going on in Minneapolis in the aftermath of the riots, and about his upcoming documentary about why our society seems more divided than ever before. One year ago, the polarization of American politics was on vivid display at Trump's re-election kick-off event in Minneapolis. Here Brandon Ferdig intervie...

I speak with Ivor Cummins about how he has helped to push back against the lockdowns in Ireland - possibly with success - about what we should expect to see in the fall, and why the FDA is actively censoring information about the use of Vitamin D to protect against Covid-19. Here in the US, it's easy to feel like those of us who care about medical freedom are helpless in the face of the pharm...

Sheriff Richard Mack, of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, joins me to talk about the Sheriffs' Conference in Lynchburg Virginia on September 30th. He says it could be the most important meeting in America since the Constitutional Convention. Listen to the episode to find out why. Sheriff Mack also talks about CSPOA's online constitutional training seminar , a s...

I speak with long-time libertarian writer Todd Seavey, about whether libertarians should support restrictions on immigration, what "defund the police" doesn't mean... and Rod Serling's contribution to liberty. Todd's recent article on immigration restrictions can be found here . His earlier immigration article can be found here . And his article on the "Defund the Pol...

I speak with Mises Institute Senior Editor, Ryan McMaken, about the media's fact-free assault on Sweden and other fearmongering about Covid-19. We also talk about why it might be more important than you think to go out and get a beer with friends. You can find Ryan's writing here . His article "The Media's Jihad Against Sweden's No-Lockdown Policy Ignores Key Facts" i...

I speak with the director of the Ron Paul Institute, Daniel McAdams, about his time spent in Hungary when it was still part of the former Soviet Union. He has some valuable insights about what life under a totalitarian state is really like, and how we can recover society one human interaction at a time. The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity Reporting on the protests in Berlin Get full ac...

I speak with writer Celeste McGovern about the efforts to create a vaccine for Covid-19. McGovern has been writing about vaccines for many years and recently wrote a piece outlining some of the major problems we should expect to see - and in some cases have already seen - with the coming Covid-19 vaccines. Celeste's article is here . What Doctors Don't Tell You is here . Some of the grou...

I speak with Sheriff Richard Mack, the founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, about the unprecedented tyranny that we are now living under, and what we can do to fight it. Sheriff Mack explains how county sheriffs may be our best defense against tyrannical authorities at city, state and federal levels, and what each of us can do to help build this defense. You can l...

I talk with Attorney for Freedom, Marc Victor, about my dad's influence on his thinking and his life, some of his latest lawsuits against tyrants, the Live and Let Live movement... and why he is optimistic about the future. Live and Let Live.org The website dedicated to my dad: ButlerShaffer.com Marc's lawfirm: Attorneys for Freedom . Get full access to On the Banks at www.bretigne.com/s...

I speak with Ron Paul's former communications director, Rachel Mills, about her chidhood experience in Haiti, what she learned about poverty, racism and social systems. She also tells us what we can do to truly help people in underdevelolped countries. Find Rachel here . The film she mentions: Poverty, Inc. Get full access to On the Banks at www.bretigne.com/subscribe

I speak with educator and activist, Peggy Hall, about the legality (or lack thereof) of CA Governor Newsom's "orders" to shut down businesses and force people to wear masks. We also talk about what increasingly appears to be an executive-branch takeover of the government in California, and what you can do to stop it. Peggy's website: The Healthy American . You can see Peggy&apo...

I speak with entrepreneur and "serial founder in the functional medicine space", James Maskell, about how he came to see the impact of lifestyle choices on health, and on burdening the healthcare system. He also tells listeners how they can find functional medicine practitioners matched to their specific needs, through his service " FindFunctional.com ." FindFunctional.com The...

I speak with homeschooling mom and advocate, Kerry McDonald , about her recent debate with Harvard's Elizabeth Bartholet, who has called for a "presumptive ban on homeschooling." You can see the debate here . Kerry's debrief of the debate is here . Get full access to On the Banks at www.bretigne.com/subscribe

I speak with Jeff Tucker, Editorial Director of the American Institute of Economic Research, about censorship of AIER's content on Amazon and Facebook, the dysfunctional nature of that censorship, and what it took for him to stop taking mainstream media seriously. The American Institute of Economic Research " Woodstock Occurred in the Middle of a Pandemic " - the article that was &q...

I speak with JJ Pavoni, former US Air Force pilot turned conscientious objector, about his philosophical transformation, the role of the Federal Reserve in war and peace, and what he would say to individuals serving in the military or police today. JJ and his wife were on the Tom Woods Show in 2015. You can listen here . Get full access to On the Banks at www.bretigne.com/subscribe

Independent journalist Jeremy R. Hammond provides some much-needed perspective on the contentious topic of masks as protection against Covid-19. Jeremy wrote recently about the mask issue here . His website is here . Get full access to On the Banks at www.bretigne.com/subscribe

I speak with history student Chris Calton about everything from the difference between private police and "policing" as we know it, to what "institutionalized racism" really looks like. Did you know that not only are African Americans disproportionately represented in the prison population, but that the proportion of African Americans in prison has RISEN over time, and is conti...

I speak with Kerry McDonald , unschooling mom and vocal advocate of homeschooling, about how governments may have inadvertantly sparked a homeschooling revolution, and about what homeschooling families can do to continue giving their children "old normal" lives. Kerry McDonald is a Senior Education Fellow at FEE and author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside th...

I speak with the great Jim Bovard , about his recent article "Will the Political Class Be Held Liable for What They've Done?" the question of holding the state accountable for its crimes against the rest of us. Jim has been chronicling the abuses of the US state for decades, and has written for numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal, Playboy, the New Republic and US...