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Ever wonder how a nation of people could be convinced to fight amongst themselves over who will be their masters? Paul Rosenberg has a brilliant illustration regarding our 6,000 years on the wheel. How much of what's currently drawing our attention is simply a distraction to keep us from seeing more important things? J.B. Shurk warns that the Kamala sideshow may be just such a distraction. With all the voices out there vying for your allegiance, who deserves your confidence? Tucker Carlson says, it's the people who are happy rather than miserable. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's my weekly conference with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We have a lot to discuss regarding the season finale of the American Republic. One of the biggest reasons that freedom is on the wane in our culture is that so few people understand what it is. Adam De Gree says freedom is not about what you want. None of us wants to admit that we're susceptible to media manipulation. But the little screen we're constantly staring at says otherwise. Sylvia Shawcross has some great advice. Article of the Day: If you're feeling anxiety at how rapidly our situation is devolving into madness, you're not alone. Michael Herman has a solid take on the current ball of confusion. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

You may not have noticed but it's an election year. Adam De Gree explores the question, what are presidential elections about? Much of the current chaos we're witnessing can be traced back to a single turning point. Jeffrey A. Tucker explains how that turning point was the pandemic response. The more information that comes out regarding Trump's miraculous survival of last weekend's assassination attempt, the more it becomes clear: Law enforcement was either incompetent or complicit. The growing divisions all around us are proving something about human nature. As Paul Rosenberg puts it, it's easy to say "love one another" but putting it into practice is much harder to do. Article of the Day: If you haven't discovered the writings of Leonard E. Read, you are missing out on a gold mine of wisdom. Gary M. Galles expounds on one of Read's ideas: Selecting politicians by lots rather than voting for them. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's an interesting dichotomy to live in one of the most blessed nations in world history and to realize that it is being run by sociopaths. Doug Casey explains their ascendance in the U.S. government. The public figures who openly questioned the jab mandates, risked more than most people realize. Kurt Mahlburg has a great essay on Novak Djokovic, Aaron Rodgers, Kyrie Irving & the fight for medical freedom. So much of the conflict in our world today is fomented by a globalist order that benefits from the chaos it sows. Brandon Smith has a great explanation of why these folks cannot abide a Trump re-election. Why do so many people stop learning after college? Patrick Carroll says it has a lot to do with how we are introduced to education as children. Article of the Day: Is it possible to be a digital minimalist in a tech-saturated world? Here's a refreshing take on the upside of being a modern Luddite. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It seems like every day, stunning new information emerges that reinforces just how close former president Trump came to being assassinated. J.B. Shurk suggests God is not done with Trump. Here's a gentle reminder that focusing too intently on the news cycle can stunt our ability to think clearly about current events. Charles Krblich says the ultimate monument to journalism is its epic failure. The greatest amount of good in the world is brought into being by unknown souls who have chosen to live as decent people. Walker Larson has a great essay on the power of quiet lives to change the world. A number of people on the left are getting a taste of their own cancel culture medicine for expressing disappointment in the failed assassination attempt on Trump. Is it right to treat them like they treated us? Article of the Day: If you have the courage to be disliked, you are worthy of the precious gift of freedom. Check out this list of 8 enlightening observations that describe what is required to be free. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

With all the craziness going on, it's easy to lose sight of the positive developments. Paul Rosenberg reminds us that the times they are a-changing for the better, in many ways. Trying to make sense of last weekend's assassination attempt on Donald Trump isn't easy. Walker Larson explains why this event was a wake up call for America. Is there a way to find unity again in such a sharply divided political environment? Kurt Mahlburg has some solid suggestions to put us on just such a path. With every passing minute, more information surfaces which shows the depths of wickedness among the power-seekers and opportunists of the world. Karen Kwiatkowski says the deep state is nervous. And it should be. Article of the Day: When the events of this past weekend went down, one of my first thoughts was to wonder what Jim Quinn might have to say about them. Here's his latest, and it's a 1,000 mg red pill. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest. We should have a lot to discuss...assuming something interesting has happened since we spoke last week. Here's a great essay from my compadre Russ Anderson. Dive in and learn why you are a micro-business and you should operate your life like a business owner. If you didn't realize it before, now you know for certain: Our legacy media is hopelessly compromised. Jeffrey A. Tucker shares how free speech delivered when it came to coverage of Trump's shooting. Article of the Day: There's a ton of speculation about what took place during Trump's Butler, PA rally last weekend. Ron Paul is pretty blunt when he explains why we'll never know what really happened. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Jon is joined by his producer Bryan Hyde as they discuss the assassination attempt on former president Trump and what it reveals about our current situation. T-shirts, hats & other apparel: https://tmcpnation.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheModernCon... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themodernco... Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheModernConse5 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a4... Contact Jon: Jon@tmcpnation.com Iron Sight Coffee Brewing Co.

Do you remember a time when it was considered honorable for an olympic athlete to be proud of his or her country? J.B. Shurk asks, what's the point of the Olympics in a world without patriotism? You may have heard that something appears to have happened at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend...who could have possibly forseen such a thing happening? [sarcasm off] How is debt used by the powers that be, to keep the masses in line? Paul Rosenberg has an eye-opening take on the relationship between debt and compliance. Owning and taking care of livestock may not be feasible for everyone but it has it rewards. Walker Larson has a terrific essay on the simple joys of keeping a cow. Article of the Day: There's real danger whenever science and the state decide to join forces. Toby Rogers explains how real science disappears when such relationships are forged. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's an abbreviated show today. My 40 year high school reunion kicks off this afternoon and I have to lose 40 lbs and gain roughly $6.8 million in net worth before 5pm. Wish me luck. Paul Rosenberg deserves so much more recognition than he gets. His explanation on why simply being a placeholder in life isn't enough, is pure gold. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Most of us are familiar with the Sylvester Stallone film Rocky. But once you've heard the remarkable story behind the Stallone's breakout hit, you'll have a whole new appreciation of the film and the actor. Being informed today isn't as simple a matter as we might think. Paul Rosenberg explains why information is broken and the cost of "free" information. A good test of whether or not one would test positive for the mind virus of statism is to watch how they react to the words "raw milk." Jon Miltimore reveals why raw milk dealers are now a thing. And since the statute of limitations has likely passed, I'll share my own experience with the neighborhood raw milk crime syndicate just a few years ago. Hypothetically, if you knew that economic instability might bring a shortage of certain goods, what would you do? Doug Casey has some excellent advice on preparing for coming shortages. Article of the Day: If you understand that most of the conflicts playing out before us are an extension of an eternal battle between light and darkness, you'll have little trouble connecting the dots between Karl Marx's obsession with the devil and the ideology he spawned.   Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Those blood red weather maps are supposed to frighten us into believing that every comfort in our lives must be discarded in order to save the climate. Austin Gae explains why the world needs fossil fuels. Living in a high trust culture is a blessing in more ways than you might think. But how do you get a high trust culture? Paul Rosenberg asks, is it true that only moral people can be free? Try not to be shocked but pretty much everything is now white supremacy--including the English language. Wenyuan Wu deconstructs the left's new crusade against "linguistic white supremacy." Here's an interesting question: Is Donald Trump being elevated as the clear choice for president suspicious? Brandon Smith says, get ready for chaos to be unleashed and blamed on you. Article of the Day: This one is not for the faint-hearted. None of us wants to believe that there are really people so addicted to power that they'd kill anyone who threatens their hold on it. But Donald Jeffries makes a strong case that reality says otherwise. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to talk about the passing scene. We talk about how to stay free in spite of the latest intrigue and some fun automotive stuff as well. Some things are in short supply these days but anger isn't one of them. Barry Brownstein reminds us how to keep our cool by utilizing the wisdom of the stoics. Inflation isn't just manifesting itself at the grocery store or at the gas pump. As Jon Miltimore explains, fast food is becoming noticeably expensive and he lays out the reasons why. Article of the Day: Most people would agree that freedom is a desirable thing, yet their actions seem to show a clear aversion to actually being free. Bert Olivier has a remarkable explanation of why people fear what authentic freedom would bring them. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Sometimes it seems as though the only absolute in our culture is that there are no absolutes. Paul Rosenberg begs to differ. He says, if there's life and death, then there's right and wrong. Politicians love to speak of how they're trying like mad to "save our democracy." Caitlin Johnstone says, saying democracy is in jeopardy in America is like saying the beaches in Wyoming are in jeopardy. If you haven't begun to seriously doubt the legacy media at every level, you're not paying attention. Jonathan Turley expounds on the media's art of being eternally shocked (when its lies are revealed). The chaos in our centers of government isn't abating. J.B. Shurk has some solid advice on what we should be preparing: Freedom gardens, speech corridors and black markets. Article of the Day: Slogans like "eliminate the hate" sound reasonable at first blush but conceal a darker motive. As Thomas Harrington explains, eradication fantasies don't come free. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Whenever someone is advocating for so-called "hate crimes" laws, they are advocating for government control of speech and thought. Check out this brilliant takedown of the Coeur d'Alene city council for their attempts to create thoughtcrime. If we're looking for a measure of peace amidst the chaos, we have to be capable of focusing on what actually matters. Paul Rosenberg describes our moral obsession and how to redirect it for good. Food is an essential part of our Independence Day gatherings. Cadence McManimon shares some of her favorite historical dishes for July 4th. Learning that you were lied to can represent a serious kind of betrayal. D. Parker spells out the media lie that even leftists can no longer ignore. Article of the Day: Loss of trust in our government is quickly reaching the point of no return. Brandon Smith says, Americans are more likely to go to war with the government than to submit to a draft. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly sit down. There's a lot going on right now and Eric has a great take on all of it. The mask of the lying legacy media came off last week yet it shouldn't have surprised those paying attention. Ron Paul says last week's debate should be a wake-up call for Americans. Just as we go through various stages of life, so does the empire in which we live. Jeff Thomas lays out those stages and explains why the new paradigm was inevitable. Article of the Day: The Supreme Court decision that overruled the Chevron Deference is a huge step toward corralling a federal bureaucracy gone wild. Brian Almon has a highly informative take on the technocratic utopia that got slapped down last week. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

After all those years I've spent bagging on the corporate media, I'm starting to feel vindicated by current events. Jordan Schachtel says the corporate media is the central party to whole Biden cover up. The mask has slipped and the emperor has been revealed to be stark naked. J.B. Shurk explains how Biden's failing brain exposes the deep state treachery for all to see. One of the purest choices we each have, at this moment, is whether to use our energy trying to fix a corrupted system or using it to build what comes next. Paul Rosenberg says, the cure is in our hands. If there's anything that's considered absolute, it's that there are no longer any absolutes. Here's an especially timely commentary on how reality is not a social construct. Article of the Day: Last week brought several encouraging rulings from the Supreme Court as well as a few disturbing revelations of how corrupt our governing systems have become. Jeffrey A. Tucker reminds us that it's darkest before dawn. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Plenty of folks are talking about the presidential debate last night. Rather than dwell on Biden's disastrous performance, let's take a moment to remember how hard the MSM has lied to us about the president's mental fitness. We are entering a new and dangerous phase of late empire. The danger stems from panic on the part of those in power who are desperate to stay in control. Brandon Smith says, odds are high we're going to need our survival supplies in the next few years. The Supreme Court has been dropping highly anticipated decisions the past couple of days and one of the most disappointing was their Murthy v. Missouri decision. The Brownstone Institute warns that the Court has green-lighted censorship. Article of the Day: While it's a good thing that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has finally been freed, there is a clear downside to his being forced to plead guilty to a crime he didn't commit. Scott Ritter says, America has condemned itself to be a land where telling the truth is a crime. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's a shame that most public policy is judged by its intentions rather than its results. Benjamin Ayanian joins me to talk about his new book on the subject. It's called Beyond Intention: How Progressive Economic Policy Initiatives Would Harm Society's Most Vulnerable. The strongest evidence that I'm becoming an old man can be seen in my growing certainty that we were a better society when people dressed up before going in public. Jeff Minnick wonders, how did America become a nation of slobs? Apparently, it's very concerning to some folks when we doubt the legitimacy of the state's authority over us. Paul Rosenberg has an excellent examination of the social contract and whether it meets the criteria for legitimacy. Article of the Day: Hollywood used to be a source of entertainment. Now it's a source of entitlement and irritation. Sasha Stone explains how Hollywood can't save itself, let alone Joe Biden. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Finding like-minded people isn't so much a matter of finding folks who agree with you on everything. It's more about finding people who approach the search for truth like you do. The Tenth Amendment Center is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to go to the source regarding the Original Intent of the Founders. Michael Boldin's take on the Second Amendment is spot on. Becoming a parent is one of the most challenging, yet meaningful things a person can do. Cadence McManimon has a great essay on the extraordinary joys of ordinary family life. Instead of running from the political polarization all around us, we can take an active role in calming it Lawrence W. Reed suggests 16 things individuals can do to help bring America together. Article of the Day: The subject of critical thinking has been on my mind a lot lately. J.B. Shurk has a convincing article about the West's war on our critical thinking skills and why we must push back. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

One way to suck every last molecule of fun out of life is to be overly concerned about cultural appropriation. Paul Rosenberg says it's actually a good and necessary thing. What does the phrase "pursuit of happiness" mean to you? We might have differing definitions but Mike Maharrey explains that we cannot be happy without being free. The older I get, the more I understand why good shoes are a necessity. Dwight Longenecker has a thoughtful take on the importance of shoes. Money can be a sensitive subject but this is a development that is worth monitoring. Ryan McMaken explains why Saudi Arabia is drifting away from the dollar and from Washington. Article of the Day: It's hard not to notice the culture war raging around us. Brandon Smith says it stems from resistance to the corporate enslavement that is driving the woke movement. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's my weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. If you need encouragement, this is a conversation you'll want to hear. Here's a question about a topic that can become very unnerving, very quickly. Jeff Thomas ponders, can you afford to eat? It's a question none of us ever believes that we'll be asking. My business partner Russ Anderson and I have been beating the drum lately on the topic of critical thinking. In fact, we're putting together a thought-criminal's handbook, if you're interested. Article of the Day: To get a sense of just how Big Motherish the state is becoming, just look at the recess rules that kids must follow. Lenore Skenazy describes how we're making recess fun--for bureaucrats. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Tired of getting hit with bad news as you start each day? Paul Rosenberg's Vera Verba is a website you need to bookmark and check daily for positive reminders that goodness is all around us. If you haven't checked out The Chosen, you're missing out on something worthwhile. J.B. Shurk shares his thoughts on Christian faith, courage and fatherhood. As much as I prefer to avoid politics, it's a key aspect of this article about how the media will lie to us about literally anything. QTR explains why nothing is off limits for the mainstream media machine. Here's another timely article about why we cannot count on the press corps to give us unspun, factual information. Article of the Day: As our society devolves, it's easy to feel as though we are living in an open-air insane asylum. Donald Jeffries has an excellent essay on staying sane in the land of lunatics. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

The climate crisis movement is one of the most visible symptoms of growing world-wide authoritarianism. Doug Casey has a great explanation of how this hysteria is lowering our standard of living. When property crimes aren't prosecuted but people with unapproved political views are, your society is in trouble. Jeff Thomas points out how nowadays, it seems that nearly every crime is against the state. Paul Rosenberg is back with another deeply relevant insight on how we are returning to serfdom. He says it starts with the corporatization of everything. As the election nears, we'll likely hear greater clamor for gun control. Michael Boldin says, don't buy into it. He reminds us why our forebears didn't trust gun grabbers and neither should we. Article of the Day: The truth takes a while to come to light but, in time, it always does. Ian Miller explains how the CDC director has finally admitted the uncomfortable truth that many of us recognized 4 years ago. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Every day we encounter situations that require us to expend moral energy. Paul Rosenberg has some timely wisdom to share on the dispersion of our moral energy. If you've been looking for reasons to feel grateful, Donald J. Boudreaux has something to consider: Next time you're in the supermarket, contemplate all the little miracles that make it possible to fill that cart. Those who are serious about moving the cause of liberty, understand that it requires more than a political solution. Little House On the Prairie can teach us what a culture of freedom is like. Article of the Day: Bad science, backed by force has been the source of a great deal of unhappiness the past 4 years. Jeffrey A. Tucker wonders, how did a small group do this to us? Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

If you're trying to keep up with everything that's happening right now, you'll pay a price mentally and emotionally. Domenic Scarcella has a marvelous essay about the process of mindful discovery and how it brings peace. With conflict building all around us, we sometimes need a solid reminder that peace is normal. Peter Jacobsen shares some of C.S. Lewis' keenest insights on this subject. It always feels safer hiding within the crowd. However, as Charles Krblich explains, few things move the world in a positive direction more surely than competent individuals who refuse to give up. It's encouraging to see that learning a trade is once again becoming respectable. Silvio Canto Jr. shares his thoughts on the growing acceptance of a productive life that doesn't require so-called higher education. Article of the Day: Privacy is a topic we all should be taking a bit more seriously. Michael Herman offers some very solid reasons why this is so. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

After two long weeks, it's time to catch up with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. A lot has happened since we last spoke and I'm looking forward to hearing Eric's take on all of it. One of the most shocking measures of just how much our culture has declined can be seen in the unabashed activism within our public school system. The solution? Build a parallel system. The amount of blatant untruth that polite society expects us to uncritically accept is staggering. J.B. Shurk reminds us that the only way to survive these days is to reject the status quo. Article of the Day: Food freedom is something most of us take for granted. Now is a good time to understand that a serious effort is underway to curtail that freedom and to take steps to secure it for yourself. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's good to be back in the saddle after a couple of weeks out of country. Did anything interesting happen while I was gone? The world around us changes so slowly that it's hard to notice. Lenore Skenazy shares her thoughts on what '70s kids did that today's kids don't. It's eye-opening. The push for green energy seems well-intentioned. However, as Doug Casey explains, the so-called 'green economy' treats humans and markets as things to be eliminated. For most of us, social media is a distraction or a pleasant way to pass the time. In reality, it's something very dangerous. Paul Rosenberg explains how social media hijacks the subconcious mind. If we are going to weather the growing trend toward tyranny, it's going to require community and boundaries. The Rev. John F. Naugle has a great essay on the power of the word "no." Article of the Day: The never-ending parade of mendacity from the ruling class can make us feel as though things are hopeless. Jim Quinn says, that's when we must ask ourselves, "What would Josey Wales do?" Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Article of the Day: Hindsight definitely offers the opportunity for clarity as we begin to piece together what was forced upon us during the pandemic. Jeffrey A. Tucker has been a credible voice of reason from the start and his take on what really happened from lockdown to vaccination is worth your time. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Remember how much the world changed with the advent of the internet? Doug Casey says, artificial intelligence will also radically transform the world. Remember all the pandemic mandates that were weren't allowed to question just a few years ago? Ian Miller notes that the 'experts' fail to argue that those mandates worked. Why the silence? As much as we might want to believe that unity is possible in our divided society, reality seems to say otherwise. Brandon Smith explains why our political divisions cannot be mended. Article of the Day: We read about the hardships that our grandparents and other ancestors endured and wonder how they did it. Jeffrey Folks says, the upcoming generations will likely learn how from firsthand experience. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

The ruling class likes to appear large and in charge but it's mostly a facade. Case in point, when they try to impose gun control, they inevitably encounter the two problems of prohibition. It's nearly impossible to avoid the ugly side of politics in an election year. Christopher Chantrill says, it all comes down to political formulas regarding friends, the enemy and power. If you're looking for shelter from the growing storm, family is likely your best bet. Aletheia Hitz has some time-tested (and affordable) ideas for for family fun and bonding. The backlash against NFL place-kicker Harrison Butker is as surprising as it is strident. Domenic Scarcella does a great job of putting Butker's comments on the higher calling of vocation into perspective. Article of the Day: We live in a time when the fundamental values of society are being openly rejected and the people who hold them are hated. David Bell takes us on a journey through an exposed America. Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my regular Tuesday guest. I guarantee you'll come away better informed and motivated to stay in the fight for freedom. Are you a servant of tyranny or a servant of liberty? Barry Brownstein invites each of us to give some serious thought to this question. Talk with someone who lived through the Great Depression and you'll understand that the ease and comfort we enjoy can quickly vanish. Michael Herman shares his thoughts on what's coming. Article of the Day: The thought of the rule of law breaking down is not a pleasant one. However, as Clark Barnes points out, we should be prepared mentally, physically and spiritually for that possibility. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Politics makes everything become a power struggle over who gets to make the rules for everyone else. Paul Rosenberg has a marvelous take on rules versus righteousness and why rules aren't enough. It's pretty common today to hear people use the word "democracy" as a catch-all for whatever they're promoting. Todd Hayen reminds us that democracy is not the same thing as freedom. If you're waiting for WW III to officially start, here's something to consider: It's already started and it's psychological in nature. J.B. Shurk recounts lessons from covid totalitarianism. It's no secret that some public schools are home to outrageous behavior that would shock prison inmates. Karl Streitel explains why disrespect is so common in our public schools. Article of the Day: Keeping your head straight in a chaotic world isn't exactly easy. Check out Russ Anderson's ideas on how to manage the expectation gap and find peace of mind. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Ever notice how every official infringement upon our natural right to free speech is portrayed as a necessity? Judge Andrew Napolitano explains the perils of the Antisemitism Awareness Act. The backlash against NFL star Harrison Butker for his commencement remarks about traditional family values has been enlightening. Speaking the truth isn't getting any easier. How bad would things have to get before you packed up and left your state? Douglas French says California and New York are shaking down residents who are trying to flee. The social justice rhetoric of the left has common threads with other historical examples of totalitarianism. Jon Miltimore describes why Hitler loved 'social justice.' Article of the Day: Music is so much more than simply a pleasant distraction. Michael DeSapio has a thoughtful take that will make you appreciate transcendence and the practice of music. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

There is power in prayer. Annie Holmquist checks in one year after taking Tucker Carlson's challenge to spend 10 minutes in prayer each day for our nation. She has some great insights. There's no time like an election year to bring out the reality of how politics has become religion to a lot of folks. Thomas DiLorenzo deconstructs Christian worship of the false god of politics. We're all working harder these days and we have less to show for it. Doug Casey breaks down the relentless rise of taxes, regulations and inflation and what we can do about it. All the little miracles that make our lives easier can be taken for granted. Barry Brownstein explains what the campus protesters don't understand about civilization. Article of the Day: If you find yourself longing to simply be left alone to live your life in peace, you'll appreciate this article. Eric Hussey makes the case that the mundane, or ordinary, can protect us. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Why is it worth the extra effort required to sift through the mainstream disinformation and misdirection? Michael Herman says, it's so you can see a healthier, clear-thinking person in the mirror. I'm not a huge fan of musical theater but I would make an exception to go and see a performance of White Rose: The Musical. This is a story that more people should hear. The Duke students who walked out on Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address missed hearing an important message. Domenic Scarcella shares some great insights on what Seinfeld actually said. The doorman at a swanky building looks very important but he isn't the guy running the show. Jeff Thomas says, our political leaders have a lot in common with that all-important doorman. Article of the Day: It's hard not to notice how objectivity has been methodically driven out of the press. Tim Hartnett has a great explanation of why journalism relies on fuzzy ideas to camouflage an agenda. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's time for our weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. If you're looking for rational analysis of the world around us and thoughtful solutions, Eric is the man. Whoever coined the term "medical industrial complex" seems to have hit the nail on the head. Paul Rosenberg has an excellent take on the weaponization of medicine. What has happened to the current generation of college kids? As Lenore Skenazy puts it, they seem to have arrived on campus undercooked. She says there's a stealth reason for their misery. There aren't many topics today that won't lead directly to an argument. Check out this novel way to talk to an ideologue without inviting more contention or conflict. Article(s) of the Day: It's unnerving how personal and nasty the May 21st primary election is becoming in my home state of Idaho. Brian Almon has a great explanation of why it's so intense, and Brian Parsons explains how principled voters are finally challenging the political machine.   Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Being prepared for the unexpected means having some cash on hand, just in case. Clark Barnes tackles the question of how much emergency cash you should keep at home. Mothers Day may have been yesterday but it's impossible to overstate the crucial role moms play 24/7. J.B. Shurk reminds us that mothers make patriots. The central planners are getting panicky as educational choice continues to advance. Kerry McDonald says as education decentralizes, those who like control are getting nervous. Grocery shopping is getting noticeably more expensive but we still tend to take it for granted. Brandon Smith says most of American is mentally unprepared for the prospect of a famine. Article of the Day: The medical industrial complex is having to walk back its earlier stance that ivermectin has no value as a treatment for covid. David Gortler explains how the medical elites disgraced themselves. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Our personal autonomy is rapidly disappearing as our basic necessities and taxes take every dime we earn. Jacob Hornberger calls for a return to the principles of economic liberty. The perversion of language is a key component of tyranny. Case in point, states which have prohibited DEI are seeing its proponents simply creating new acronyms for institutional racism. Are you in favor of smuggling or against it? Before you answer, take a look at this classic essay from Lawrence W. Reed on how he was a smuggler and makes no apologies for it. You don't have to be a Trump fan to recognize the growing Uniparty desperation to prevent him from being re-elected. J.B. Shurk says, the good news is the deep state has exposed itself. Article of the Day: The thought that we are being deliberately steered into a major war is deeply unsettling to anyone with a conscience. Doug Casey welcomes us to the warfare state and talks about our options. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

For all the lofty talk about "our democracy" few people seem to understand that it's simply a fancy name for mob rule. Fred Reed vivisects the ignorance upon which democracy thrives. You'd be hard-pressed to find more racially-obsessed people than the so-called "anti-racists." Wanjiru Njoya describes why this nasty variant of collectivism is so averse to what it calls "the radical right." It seems like someone within every generation feels an overwhelming need to reinvent the wheel. Walker Larson explains why there's wisdom in tradition and new isn't always better. To get a sense of how much our language has been perverted for the purpose of deceiving the masses, take a look an older dictionary. Randall Hoven says, half a century ago, dictionaries told the truth. Article of the Day: Why do so few people recognize the degree to which censorship is being implemented? Jeffrey A. Tucker says, it's because the proof of that censorship is censored. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's my weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We talk about the downside of touchscreens, the economics of clinging to a clunker and the joy of keeping barnyard fowl. One place that many of us are really feeling higher prices is in our car insurance. Josh Judd is The Insurance Ninja and he has a great take on what's happening. Article of the Day: Hearing a rational take on the Israel-Gaza conflict is nearly impossible right now since nearly everyone is reacting viscerally. Michael Herman is the exception here and his take is worth considering. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

I'm happy to see that Kent McManigal is still around and kicking. He's had some serious medical challenges of late. His latest column warns, don't let others' weakness control you. Students of American history are well aware of the influence that Judeo-Christian values had on this nation during its formative years. Paul Rosenberg spells out what those values are. Moving from a highly populated area to a rural community was like finding my way to the surface and drawing a much needed breath. Aletheia Hitz explains the virtues of country living. Congress took a rather dangerous step toward criminalizing opinions last week with its Orwellian Antisemitism Awareness Act. Donald Jeffries tackles anti-semitism vs. free speech. Article of the Day: Free speech is under relentless attack these days and that calls for strong medicine. Check out this classic essay on Free Speech and Plain Language by Albert J. Nock. Very worthwhile reading. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Mike Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center and Money Metals Exchange joins me to talk about what's happening to our monetary system. Mike is always good for a principled take on what's at stake. Paul Rosenberg has many years worth of thought-provoking essays. Here is one of his finest. He perfectly describes the war against will and how we are punished for leaving the collective. Today is the National Day of Prayer. If there was ever a time for prayer, Tom McAllister says, this is it. Criticizing the U.S. government isn't attacking America. Nor is criticizing the Israeli government attacking Judaism. Jacob Hornberger explains how deliberately conflating the two is laying a foundation for censorship. Article of the Day: Nietzsche warned that the danger in fighting monsters is that we risk becoming one ourselves. C.J. Hopkins has some timely advice on the matter. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

One of the toughest questions we'll ever be asked is: "And who are you?" J.B. Shurk says its' essential that we become the kind of person who can answer that question with confidence. Our habits will determine who we will become. Aletheia Hitz shares some sound advice on creating habits in an age of distraction. Ready or not, we're all soon going to have to shoulder the primary responsibility for our own governance. Grant M. Dahl explains why we should not put our trust in political figures to save us. Do you remember a time when air travel was fun and exciting? Jeffrey A. Tucker has an eye-opening and highly informative article on the ruination of plane travel and why it's happening. Article of the Day: The world's monetary systems are standing at the cusp of a major change and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are the next big leap. Brandon Smith's article is a must read. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

I'm joined by Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos for our weekly chat. The world always seems to make a bit more sense after a visit with Eric. Watching an empire fall from grace is a rare historical event. Yet here we are. Jeff Thomas has a marvelous breakdown of how it happens and why it's happening to the U.S. empire today. The authoritarian quest to take control of our speech, our memes and our ability to create community is picking up speed. El Gato Malo reminds us that their victory is not set in stone. Article of the Day: As kids we were taught "don't talk to strangers." But what do we do about the strangers who are paid to talk to our kids? Here's a marvelous essay from Jen Downey on how to help your child forge a skepticism sword of their own. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

One of the biggest curiosities of our time is that so many people trust coercion over voluntary choice. Doug McCullough lays out why markets are better than mob rule. It's an interesting thought exercise to consider what would your younger self might say if they were to meet you today. What would you tell them? Jon Miltimore shares 6 financial tips he'd give his 18 year old self. One of the most frightening, yet liberating, realizations a person can have is that no one is riding to our rescue. Mike McDaniel says you're on your own--here's what to do about it. Normal men sit at or near the bottom of the intersectional totem pole of politically correct privilege. Cadence McManimon says, it's time to start speaking well of men again. Article of the Day: When you find yourself feeling overwhelmed at the amount of official wickedness being imposed upon humanity, Bill Rice has a timely reminder that should give you hope: The numbers favor our side. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

As Summer of Rage 2.0 is rolled out to further destabilize our society, there's an important truth we must not forget. Barry Brownstein shares Viktor Frankl's thoughts on why there is no collective guilt. The thought of another world war is daunting to anyone with a conscience. Rebekah Bills has a thoughtful take on how she's preparing her children for WW III. Most of the people sentenced to the Soviet Gulag were sent there to "fix their thinking" rather than for actual crimes. J.B. Shurk says our own Marxist health officials want us committed for similar reasons. The single biggest voting bloc that is supporting the hard left agenda in America today is single women. Andrea Widburg says, it's time to repeal the 19th Amendment. Article of the Day: Every election cycle, politics takes on a kind of religious fervor that brings out the worst in the true believers. Lawrence W. Reed explains how C.S. Lewis saw government as a poor substitute for God. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Have you ever tracked the amount of time you spend complaining about one thing or another? Barry Brownstein offers some excellent observations about how complaining makes us miserable. It appears that the Gaza Floyd riots are here, right on cue to usher in the election season. James Mullin has a simple but relevant question that no one seems to ask those rioting protestors. There comes a time where we each must decide where our line in the sand is drawn. Michael Boldin reminds us that it was gun control that started the War for Independence. Every day it seems that our justice system is further twisted to serve only the goals of the state. Doug Casey has a solid explanation of the failures of the justice system and a viable solution. Article of the Day: The president's plan to raise the capital gains tax to its highest rate ever is destructive on a whole new level. To better understand how taxing unrealized gains will obliterate our economy, check out the latest from Quoth the Raven. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Visualizing a trillion dollars isn't easy. And most of us would rather not think about how that amount is being added to the national debt every 100 days. Jeff Thomas breaks down the problem of "Give me liberty or give me debt." The dangers of unsound money are becoming more apparent by the day. Mike Maharrey describes how the founding fathers predicted the economic problems of today. Here's a follow-up to an article I shared yesterday from Nate Rudquist on discipline being the key to masculinity. Here, Nate explains the importance of male mentorship in raising healthy boys. The ongoing inversion of reality makes it very difficult to know what is real anymore. Rob Jenkins urges us to be truth-tellers and to believe our lyin' eyes when the narrative managers insist we believe them. Article of the Day: The military tit-for-tat between Israel and Iran is raising a number of questions about where the world is headed. Brandon Smith has a take that's worth considering as the stakes continue to rise. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's my weekly conversation with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. I'm not saying we have all the answers but after listening to this, your teeth will be pearly white and your breath will be minty fresh. If you want to hear one of the best interviews ever, find the time to listen to all 3 hours of Joe Rogan's interview with Tucker Carlson from last week. Pay close attention to Tucker's take on the nature of evil. Being a young man today can be challenging in a world that is actively opposing all things masculine. Nate Rudquist explains why discipline is the way to become a man. Article of the Day: Historically significant events can be difficult to discern, especially when you're right in the middle of them. Jeffrey A. Tucker suggests that rather than waiting for historians to tell us what happened we should be able to tell the story as we see it, in real time. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew