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Upward provides tips and strategies to help move more people towards the top of the diamond. We Are Libertarians presents training sessions and special podcasts to teach the basics of running for office, county party organization, and other forms of libertarian activism.

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    How Can America Ever Get to "Honest Education"? - Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 26:15


    How Can America Ever Get to "Honest Education"? by Marshall Fritz Copyright 2004, Alliance for the Separation of School and State. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Alliance for the Separation of School and State: http://www.SepSchool.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Real Story of the Great Depression with Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 33:24


    The Real Story of the Great Depression with Marshall Fritz Copyright 1995, 1999, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Recognizing Communications Turnoffs: The early warning signs and how to recover

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 44:22


    Recognizing Communications Turnoffs: The early warning signs and how to recover with Marshall Fritz, Phillip Mitchell, and David Bergland. Copyright 1988, 1997, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Drug Re-Legalization: Hear the debate that won over a Superior Court Judge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 89:46


    Drug Re-Legalization: Hear the debate that won over a Superior Court Judge with Marshall Fritz and Ray Ransberger. Copyright 1988, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Liberty, Strategy & Victory with Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 64:50


    Liberty, Strategy & Victory with Marshall Fritz Copyright 1986, 1997, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mastering The Bite-Size Method-Definitions of Libertarian adapted for 4 types with Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 30:11


    Mastering The Bite-Size Method-Definitions of Libertarian adapted for 4 types with Marshall Fritz Copyright by the Advocates for Self-Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "Sin" as a Metaphor for Anti-Freedom Attitudes with Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 27:03


    In 1995, Marshall Fritz discusses "Sin" as a Metaphor for Anti-Freedom Attitudes. Copyright 1995, 1999, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Campaigning for Outreach with Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 88:23


    Campaigning for Outreach with Marshall Fritz Copyright by the Advocates for Self-Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How to be Interviewed With David Bergland and Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 49:09


    How to be Interviewed With David Bergland and Marshall Fritz Copyright 1987, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beyond Left and Right with Marshall Fritz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 45:58


    Beyond Left and Right with Marshall Fritz. This was originally recorded in 1988 by the Advocates for Self-Government in one of their training sessions for libertarians. The tape is long out of circulation and we preserve it here out of reverence for the immense impact Marshall Fritz had on the libertarian movement. Copyright 1988, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Asking the Answer? Are Questions the Solution? - Michael Emerling Cloud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 86:51


    Michael Emerling Cloud asks Is Asking the Answer? Are Questions the Solution? Copyright 1995, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact.

    Two Mistakes Libertarians Make When Talking To Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 31:34


    Chris Spangle talks to the Allen County Libertarian Party about the two things libertarians must change when talking about politics.

    WARNING: You May Need to Re-Subscribe. We are Moving RSS Feeds.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 1:21


    We are moving our RSS feed from Feedburner to Fireside. For most people, they won't notice a blip. BUT... If this feed stops working, please resubscribe to our podcasts at wearelibertarians.com. New feeds are all posted there, as well as our new radio station.

    Marshall Fritz Library: Liberty, Strategy & Victory: How the Ideas Of Liberty Can Triumph In One Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2017 62:49


    Liberty, Strategy & Victory: How the Ideas Of Liberty Can Triumph In One Generation by Marshall Fritz. Recorded in 1986. Copyright 1986, 1997, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact.

    Marshall Fritz Library: The Ransberger Pivot - How to get hostile questioners to have an open mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 58:27


    The Ransberger Pivot: How to get hostile questioners to have an open mind by Marshall Fritz. Recorded in 1988. Copyright 1988, 1997, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact.

    WAL Episodes: Comedian Shaun Latham on Communicating with Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2017 72:32


    Chris Spangle and Greg Lenz welcome comedian Shaun Latham on to discuss communicating with confidence.

    WAL Episodes: Jenn Gray on Marketing Libertarianism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2017 62:16


    Libertarian marketing all-star Jenn Gray explains the most effective techniques she’s found to spread the libertarian message.

    Advocates Library: From Mystery to Mastery: Key Tools, Skills and Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2017 74:07


    From the Advocates for Self-Government Library: Marshall Fritz and Michael Cloud present From Mystery to Mastery: Key Tools, Skills and Strategies. Copyright 1995, 2001, Advocates for Self-Government. Permission is granted to make gift copies of the work so long as this copyright message and attribution remain intact.

    Effective Outreach with We Are Libertarians and The Advocates for Self-Government

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016 53:19


    Chris Spangle and Greg Lenz chat with Brett Bittner and Chloe Anagnos of the Advocates for Self-Government on how to effectively communicate libertarian ideas. Download more episodes at http://wearelibertarians.com. The post Effective Outreach with We Are Libertarians and The Advocates for Self-Government appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Guerrilla Activism and Outreach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2012 52:58


    The Libertarian Training Center hosts the 2012 Candidate Training Workshop. Kelly McKinney has been deploying guerrilla activist tactics on behalf of constitutional candidates in the Kokomo area for many years. He shares his experiences and advice with LPIN candidates. Recorded on February 11, 2012 in Lafayette, IN. DISCLAIMER: Opinions and advice offered by the presenter […] The post Candidate Training: Guerrilla Activism and Outreach appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Candidate Round Table with Ron Cenkush

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2012 67:09


    The Libertarian Training Center hosts the 2012 Candidate Training Workshop. LPIN leader and former candidate Ron Cenkush fields questions from current LP candidates, and answers questions not covered in the other presentations. Recorded on February 11, 2012 in Lafayette, IN. DISCLAIMER: Opinions and advice offered by the presenter is not necessarily that of the LPIN, […] The post Candidate Training: Candidate Round Table with Ron Cenkush appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Effective Volunteer Management and County Organizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2012 44:20


    Paul and Joyce Morrell are the driving force behind the Libertarian Party of Rush County. The LPRC is one of Indiana’s strongest county affiliates. The Morrells share advice on recruiting and managing volunteers, putting together great outreach booths, and growing a county party. Recorded on April 21 in New Castle, Indiana. The post Candidate Training: Effective Volunteer Management and County Organizing appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Designing an Online Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2012 32:36


    Podcast by the Libertarian Training Center.IN the internet age, a good online presence is incredibly important. LPIN Executive Director Chris Spangle covers what elements you need for an online presence, and what tools are worth your time. Aspects of an Online Presence PDF – http://lpin.org/files/2012/04/AspectsofanOnlinePresence.pdf A Survey of what voters want on Facebook – http://lpin.org/files/2012/04/FacebookSurveys.pdf […] The post Candidate Training: Designing an Online Presence appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Rex Bell on His Campaigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2012 14:28


    Rex Bell is one of the most successful campaigners in the entire Libertarian Party. Rex discusses his philosophy on campaigns, and shares tips on how to make your campaign successful. Recorded on April 21 in New Castle, Indiana. DISCLAIMER: Opinions and advice offered by the presenter is not necessarily that of the LPIN, and is […] The post Candidate Training: Rex Bell on His Campaigns appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Using The Media as Candidate and Consumer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2012 54:14


    The Libertarian Training Center hosts the 2012 Candidate Training Workshop. Former LPIN candidate and former employee of a large Indiana newspaper Ryan Liedtky explains how media works for candidates. Media is no longer a public service. It’s a business, and LP candidates need to understand this new landscape. Recorded on February 11, 2012 in Lafayette, […] The post Candidate Training: Using The Media as Candidate and Consumer appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Campaign Essentials

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2012 68:59


    The Libertarian Training Center hosts the 2012 Candidate Training Workshop. LPIN Vice Chairman Jerry Titus shares his experience as a candidate and a leader in the the Indiana Liberty movement and walks our candidates through several essential resources. Recorded on February 11, 2012 in Lafayette, IN. The post Candidate Training: Campaign Essentials appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Indiana Ballot Access and Campaign Finance for Libertarians

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2012 64:53


    The Libertarian Training Center hosts the 2012 Candidate Training Workshop. LPIN Executive Director Chris Spangle walks Indiana Libertarian candidates through the process of being put on the ballot and filling out paperwork. This information is specialized for LP candidates in Indiana only and may not be applicable to candidates of other parties. Recorded on February […] The post Candidate Training: Indiana Ballot Access and Campaign Finance for Libertarians appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training Workshop Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2012 6:50


    The Libertarian Training Center hosts the 2012 Candidate Training Workshop. LPIN Chairman Sam Goldstein welcomes attendees. Recorded on February 11, 2012 in Lafayette, IN. The post Candidate Training Workshop Welcome appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Candidate Training: Beat The Press by Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2010 35:45


    Abdul Hakim-Shabazz (then of WXNT 1430 AM and now IndyPolitics.org) discusses media relations. This was recorded at the 2010 LPIN state convention. The post Candidate Training: Beat The Press by Abdul Hakim-Shabazz appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2009 9:42


    In 2010, the Libertarian Party of Indiana held a candidate training seminar entitled Run! This is the intro by State Chair Sam Goldstein and Executive Director Chris Spangle. View the video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD57C57A17BCAF015. The post Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Intro appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Beginning the Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2009 32:00


    In 2010, the Libertarian Party of Indiana held a candidate training seminar entitled Run! This portion is on beginning your race with Mike Kole, former LPIN SOS candidate. View the video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD57C57A17BCAF015. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: The post Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Beginning the Race appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Announcing the Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2009 29:12


    In 2010, the Libertarian Party of Indiana held a candidate training seminar entitled Run! This is portion is on media relations with Sean Shepard. View the video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD57C57A17BCAF015. Part 1 Part 2: Part 3: The post Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Announcing the Race appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Funding the Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2009 20:26


    In 2010, the Libertarian Party of Indiana held a candidate training seminar entitled Run! This portion is about fundraising by former Marion County Chairman Tim Maguire. View the video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD57C57A17BCAF015. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: The post Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Funding the Race appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Avoiding Penalties

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2009 38:15


    In 2010, the Libertarian Party of Indiana held a candidate training seminar entitled Run! This portion is about campaign finance by Mark Rutherford and Todd Singer. View the video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD57C57A17BCAF015. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: The post Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Avoiding Penalties appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Maintaining Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2009 29:07


    In 2010, the Libertarian Party of Indiana held a candidate training seminar entitled Run! This portion is presented by Ed Angleton, a candidate for House in 2008. View the video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD57C57A17BCAF015. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: The post Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Maintaining Momentum appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

    Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Finishing the Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2009 29:48


    In 2010, the Libertarian Party of Indiana held a candidate training seminar entitled Run! This portion is on the final days of the campaign by Ryan Liedtky. View the video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD57C57A17BCAF015. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: The post Run! A Candidate Training Seminar – Finishing the Race appeared first on We Are Libertarians. We Are Libertarians brings all of the irreverence modern politics deserves. Chris Spangle, Greg Lenz, and other co-hosts blend humor and intelligence to explain to you what the hell is happening in our world today and how we can fix it by thinking differently. See more at http://wearelibertarians.com/

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