Podcast appearances and mentions of Gary M Galles

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

Have you noticed how cans and bottles have evolved to where they don't require a special opener? Art Carden explains how the shrinking need for a can opener is a triumph of the free market. Current events can be a source of real anxiety. That's why I love James Howard Kunstler's down and dirty take on the end of an era. The recent tearing down of a satanic statue in Iowa is causing a lot of mixed reactions. Brandon Smith's take is that such action is perfectly acceptable in a constitutional society. Competition is treated like a dirty word these days. With a bit of help from Frederic Bastiat, Gary M. Galles tackles the question: Is competition the enemy of cooperation? Article of the Day: The Netflix movie "Leave the World Behind" may be predictive programming. Or it may just be an apocalyptic tale. Bert Olivier takes a closer look at the deception that may be at work. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

With the release of the remaining Jan 6 footage this past week, it's very clear that the Jan 6 Committee had no intention of finding the truth. Especially since that new footage shows Capitol police inciting the crowd to fight and later helping people tour the Capitol. The ruling class is a bit shell-shocked today because a libertarian named Javier Milei has won the presidency of Argentina. Federico N. Fernández explains why Milei isn't simply a Trump clone. A story that is constantly being pushed by the corporate press in Idaho is that OB/GYN doctors are leaving that state due to its strict abortion law. John Green says, there's a crisis all right--but it's not stemming from lack of abortion. The greatest danger of covid wasn't from the virus itself, it was from governments attempting to "contain and combat" the virus. Jeffrey A. Tucker describes how nearly all governments in the world met their match. Article of the Day: There aren't many writers like the late H.L. Mencken. Gary M. Galles introduces us to the "Sage of Baltimore" and how Mencken exposed government's rotten core with wit and wisdom. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

Here's one of the better articles you'll encounter this week. Gary M. Galles takes a closer look at so-called "weasel words" that can mislead us. Specifically, he examines the question, do I own what is mine? If doing the right thing is a higher priority than simply getting your way, you'll appreciate what Albert J. Nock had to say on the subject. Richard M. Ebeling shares his analysis of Nock's essay written nearly a century ago. The organized efforts against free speech have been regrouping since the covid hysteria has worn off. Now, Kit Knightly warns that the Israel-Hamas "war" is being used as an excuse to shut down free speech. It's no secret that many parents choose homeschooling because of the harms they perceive coming from public schools. Kerry McDonald sets late night comedian John Oliver straight on why homeschoolers don't need more regulation. Article of the Day: Brandon Smith claims Article of the Day honors for 2 days in a row with his latest column in which he warns about the trap we're being led into via the latest war in the Middle East. He warns of the wave of repercussions that are headed our way. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

When the media and powers that be are calling for someone's destruction, don't be too quick to jump on the bandwagon. As Jeff Einstein explains, we should herald the apostates. More often than not, they have something important to say. The acquittal of the last 3 men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan's governor is one more example of the FBI purporting to "save us" from monsters of its own creation. As Deborah Heine points out, this should make us question a number of other federal prosecutions. We all know people who have expensive hobbies. If the rising cost of everything has left you feeling discouraged, Candace McManimon has a list of 20 historical hobbies for $20 or less. Having critics is a mixed blessing. On the one hand, people who aren't having impact don't get criticized. On the other hand, being attacked and smeared is unpleasant. James Walpole shares the reasons why powerful people don't defend themselves. Article of the Day: The degree of human progress that has occurred within recent memory is simply staggering. Gary M. Galles reminds us of the lessons of Henry Grady Weaver's classic book "The Mainspring of Human Progress." Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

If you're more inclined to seek out solutions rather than loudly point out problems, here's a commentary you'll likely enjoy. Gary M. Galles says we need more people who are willing to ask why things are the way they are. The merger of health care and government has only worked out for those who are a part of the new medical cartel. Lawrence M. Vance offers 10 health care ideas for everyone. If you've felt a calling to write, now is the time to answer that call. J.B. Shurk issues a call to quills for writers everywhere. The moment of decision is approaching for each of us. Will we choose comfort over freedom? The G20 attendees are openly announcing plans to implement digital currencies and IDs worldwide. Article of the Day: Fighting evil doesn't necessarily require drawing a sword. However, as Karen Hunt explains, it does require speaking the truth while walking through fire. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by to spread some holiday cheer. If there's something noteworthy going on, Eric has it covered. It's finally starting to dawn on some people that the political class and their allies have been waging war on truth and reality for some time now. James Howard Kunstler's latest colum is a must read. Few writers have had the personal impact on liberty-minded people like Ayn Rand. Gary M. Galles shares 35 of her most insightful quotes on rights, individualism and government. We're starting to get a clearer picture of just how corrupted the FBI and DOJ have become in trying to quash dissent against the official narrative. Andrea Widburg says the most damning Twitter files just dropped, highlighting the FBI's wrongdoing. What makes people treat those with a differing point of view like they were hated enemies? Robin Koerner says, it's ideological possession, and it's the real pandemic. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by to spread some holiday cheer. If there's something noteworthy going on, Eric has it covered. It's finally starting to dawn on some people that the political class and their allies have been waging war on truth and reality for some time now. James Howard Kunstler's latest colum is a must read. Few writers have had the personal impact on liberty-minded people like Ayn Rand. Gary M. Galles shares 35 of her most insightful quotes on rights, individualism and government. We're starting to get a clearer picture of just how corrupted the FBI and DOJ have become in trying to quash dissent against the official narrative. Andrea Widburg says the most damning Twitter files just dropped, highlighting the FBI's wrongdoing. What makes people treat those with a differing point of view like they were hated enemies? Robin Koerner says, it's ideological possession, and it's the real pandemic. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by for our weekly chat. If you've been trying to find some good that has come from the events of the past couple of years, you'll appreciate his take on the good things that have happened. Are you paying attention to how the definitions of words are being changed to fit the Orwellian agenda of those in power? Jordan Schachtel describes the assault on definitions, from mRNA vaccines to economic recession. You wouldn't know it from what you see in your local grocery store but the world is facing a man-made food catastrophe. Carla Peeters explains why the farmers in Europe are in revolt and how without farmers there is no food and no life. Every time you hear a politician lament that something or the other is "threatening our democracy" you can know with certainty that it's their power that they're afraid of losing. Gary M. Galles outlines how we've gone from a republic to a democracy to a kakistocracy. Learning to think like an economist is a skill that will help you better understand how the world works and what drives our decision making. As Ninos P. Malek points out, sound economic thinking is vital for a prosperous future. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Given that protectionism violates the central purpose of any government, which is to benefit all its citizens, it replaces the justice of voluntary arrangements with the injustice imposed by involuntary arrangements.

“Just like drinking, expansionary monetary policy can provide a temporary (or transitory) high at first (faster real output growth and reduced unemployment). However, the ill effects come later (in an inflation “hangover”).” ~ Gary M. Galles

When we find ourselves in trying circumstances, it's easy to want to see ourselves as victims. Here's a great perspective from Tyler Brandt about "Why me?" is the wrong question to be asking. Not feeling so good about government becoming the gatekeeper of what you should see and hear? Trust your feelings. Gary M. Galles asks: A reality czar? What could possibly go wrong? Of all the things in the world that need fixing, our highest priority should be fixing ourselves. Tony Fahkry explains why to change the world you must first change yourself. It's great advice. We may have good reason to doubt the integrity of the 2020 election. Andrea Widburg says the "2000 Mules" film is riveting and proves massive fraud took place. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

When we find ourselves in trying circumstances, it's easy to want to see ourselves as victims. Here's a great perspective from Tyler Brandt about "Why me?" is the wrong question to be asking. Not feeling so good about government becoming the gatekeeper of what you should see and hear? Trust your feelings. Gary M. Galles asks: A reality czar? What could possibly go wrong? Of all the things in the world that need fixing, our highest priority should be fixing ourselves. Tony Fahkry explains why to change the world you must first change yourself. It's great advice. We may have good reason to doubt the integrity of the 2020 election. Andrea Widburg says the "2000 Mules" film is riveting and proves massive fraud took place. How serious are you about understanding what's happening in the economic markets? Bill Blain has a clear and compelling take on the great crash of 2022 and what happens next. Here's a terrific essay. This is from Anthony Esolen and it's all about how the world does not run on magic. When you deprive young men of fathers and direction, don't be surprised if they cause trouble. The Great Ephemera Machine keeps us bogged down in thousands of little things that don't really matter. F. William Engdahl has an informative article about how U.S. officials are cynically using Ukraine to cover their food shortage sabotage. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Is social media a mind parasite that has captured a large percentage of human awareness? Paul Rosenberg thinks so and he makes a strong case that social media hijacks the subconscious mind. Bureaucracies are a primary source of cruelty and oppression in our world. Barry Brownstein says the ongoing erosion of trust in bureaucrats and government experts is actually a positive development. Centralization of power has become a primary cause of our continuous loss of personal freedoms. Gary M. Galles explains the value of federalism for protecting our freedom. Sometimes it seems that finding common ground with others is the impossible dream. Kenneth LaFave has some great insights on why the middle ground between the left and right is so elusive. Non-conformists are often accused of having highly suspect motives. This is an unfair judgment on the part of their critics. Michael Driver describes how the real problem is everyone doing what they're told. If you have any sense that we may face disruptions in the food supply chain in the near future, now is the time to take action. Anony Mee says when the food shortages come--here's what to do. The media knows they're lying. We know they're lying. But they still keep lying to us. Glenn Greenwald nails the MSM to the wall over their false claims that Hunter Biden's laptop was "Russian disinformation." It's astonishing that even many of the people who recognize how predatory government is becoming, at every level, will still fall in line to support it when the war drums start beating. Kent McManigal has a great perspective on why we should always question the official line. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Now that Putin has started military action in Ukraine, it's hard to know who to believe as to why this is happening. The Good Citizen has a marvelous summary of the situation in an essay titled "Hyenas In the Kitchen." More and more individuals are finally catching on to the fact that government and mass media misled and manipulated us in the name of public health. Here's one clear takeaway: After Covid, we must embrace critical thinking again. People in power are scared right now. Their influence is waning because their official words and reality did not line up. To avoid falling for their tricks again, Joakim Book pitches the need for skepticism as a new way of life. When people stand up against government overreach, the crux of the matter isn't the tone of voice they are using--it's the violation of the government's limits. Gary M. Galles wonders whether our current tension is the result of uncivil cause or effect. The media drumbeat about Ukraine sure seems to be trying to steer our country toward military conflict. Lawrence M. Vance reminds us that Ron Paul was right about Ukraine in 2014 and he's right today as well. It's interesting how the divide between rural and urban centers has sparked the freedom convoys. Dan Gelernter asks, where did our freedom go? If you've ever uttered the words, "There ought to be a law..." here's a message you need to hear. Laws and legislation aren't the same thing. Kent McManigal explains how legislation only creates new crime. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

What's the difference between democracy and liberty? Gary M. Galles describes the democracy illusion and how democracy can destroy liberty as well as preserve it. Is the Great Reset becoming a Great Awakening?. Thomas Luongo can always be counted on for a straightforward take on such things. His take on trampling the truckers is spot on. If you find yourself cheering when the state's violence is directed at people who aren't you, it's way past time to grow up. Paul Rosenberg beautifully explains how every lead up to tyranny starts with fear that is used to dehumanize others. The desire to force others to do our bidding is at the root of so many of our present conflicts. It's one of many reasons why politics will never bring happiness. Watching the intensely slanted coverage coming out of Canada and noting the conspicuous silence of any Western leaders, it's likely that similar crackdowns are headed our way. J.B. Shurk reminds us that the power of the powerless is real. What was once dismissed as conspiracy sure looks a lot like reality. David Sacks explains how the social credit system we've all heard about has just been implemented in our neighbor to the North. One of the foundations of personal freedom is the assumption of responsibility for one's own self-protection. Jack Kerwick has some solid advice about obtaining honest martial art instruction. The folks who desire absolute control have escalated their efforts to bring the rest of us to heel. Jeffrey A. Tucker calls it what it is: economic warfare. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

“Cars are superior to transit alternatives for the vast majority of individuals and circumstances. Policies which will punish the majority for whom driving remains far superior cannot effectively serve all residents' interests.” ~ Gary M. Galles

One good thing about difficult times is that we all learn a degree of resiliency by going through them. James Howard Kunstler has a tough but thorough analysis what we're facing and says it's no time for crybabies. This may not be a popular sentiment but a lot of the people with a perpetual sense of being offended are actually looking for reasons to be offended. Thomas L. Knapp has some great advice about pockets, legs and polarization and how politics thrives on being offended. Is it possible that politics (democracy) is dead? Charles Hugh Smith says it's not only dead but also explains exactly what killed it. There are a few writers out there that really make it worth your time to spend a while reading their work. Margaret Anna Alice is one of them. Her Letter to a Governing Body is a terrific summary of what has been done to us and why it was wrong. If you're going to be the kind of person who will stand for something, you better get comfortable with the disapproval of others. Matt Rowe points out that many people who think they're resisting are really just virtue signaling. Real resistance carries real risk. If you want to be a disciple of liberty, the writings of Frederic Bastiat are a remarkable resource. Gary M. Galles explains how even Bastiat's correspondence shows his love of liberty and his unique insights. While so much of our attention has been (rightly) focused on the Covid power grabs, there's an economic threat that is growing by the minute. Brandon Smith has the lowdown on how the fed has triggered a stagnationary disaster that will hit hard this year. Don't be blindsided by it. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

“The problems expressed in political shutdown posturing, and battles arising from government failure to perform duties it has arrogated to itself, provide no endorsement for placing even more power over us into government hands.” ~ Gary M. Galles

“SALT deductibility suffers from several policy disabilities. If state and local governments benefit their citizens, they offer them more valuable services than costs, so no deductibility is warranted.” ~ Gary M. Galles

“In greedy-bastard economics, rather than tracing their understanding of something they dislike back to its ultimate source, people only trace it back until they get to someone they can demonize as a greedy bastard.” ~ Gary M. Galles

Freedom scares some people. That's a hard truth but it's definitely true. Freedom isn't the solution to every problem, but it's what makes solutions easier to achieve. Gary M. Galles poses the question, should anything be prohibited in a free society? Like it or not, critical race theory (CRT) is now an issue within public education. Lawrence M. Vance has some insights on whether school choice is the answer to this growing conflict. It's astonishing that there could be hesitation about lifting the pandemic lockdowns. Sam Ashworth-Hayes reminds us that no amount of central planning will keep us safe forever. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Freedom scares some people. That's a hard truth but it's definitely true. Freedom isn't the solution to every problem, but it's what makes solutions easier to achieve. Gary M. Galles poses the question, should anything be prohibited in a free society?  Like it or not, critical race theory (CRT) is now an issue within public education. Lawrence M. Vance has some insights on whether school choice is the answer to this growing conflict. It's astonishing that there could be hesitation about lifting the pandemic lockdowns. Sam Ashworth-Hayes reminds us that no amount of central planning will keep us safe forever.  Sponsors:  Monticello College Lifesaving Food Pure Light HSL Ammo The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Subscribe to the podcast  Support this program by becoming a Patron 

What's the biggest thing that separates authoritarians from supporters of freedom? Gary M. Galles draws upon another Leonard Read essay to provide a clear and compelling distinction. The damage done by Covid could more accurately be described as damage done by the official response to Covid. Brandon Smith has an explanation of the economic damage done and where it's leading us. With the intense heat wave we've been under lately, the thought of working in the garden isn't as appealing at the moment. Even so, Annie Holmquist has a terrific essay about the importance of not only gardening but teaching our children how to weather life's storms by rooting them in a garden.  Sponsors:  Monticello College Pure Light HSL Ammo The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Subscribe to the podcast  Support this program by becoming a Patron 

Sometimes the feeling that we are living in a type of dystopian clown world is pretty hard to shake. This is especially true when it comes to quick, fear-driven policymaking. Robert Higgs describes 12 myths that are fueling government overreach in times of crisis. The term "equality" gets used a lot these days. But it sure doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Gary M. Galles has a great essay on an equality worth defending. Sometimes the feeling that we are living in a type of dystopian clown world is pretty hard to shake. This is especially true when it comes to quick, fear-driven policymaking. Robert Higgs describes 12 myths that are fueling government overreach in times of crisis. The term "equality" gets used a lot these days. But it sure doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Gary M. Galles has a great essay on an equality worth defending. At the risk of being labeled a "denier", I'll confess that I have no faith whatsoever in what Dr. Anthony Fauci has to say. He may be a darling of the media but he's also doing a pretty good impression of a pseudoscience propagandist who remains willfully blind to the millions of lives he's helping to destroy. Jordan Schachtel explains what we can learn from Fauci's 300 media appearances in the past year.  Seeing through official lies is an essential skill for maintaining one's freedom. Kent McManigal is on target--as usual--with his explanation of how the latest push for gun control is based on official deception. Sponsors:  Monticello College Pure Light HSL Ammo Subscribe to the podcast  Support this program by becoming a Patron  

Sometimes the feeling that we are living in a type of dystopian clown world is pretty hard to shake. This is especially true when it comes to quick, fear-driven policymaking. Robert Higgs describes 12 myths that are fueling government overreach in times of crisis. The term "equality" gets used a lot these days. But it sure doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Gary M. Galles has a great essay on an equality worth defending. At the risk of being labeled a "denier", I'll confess that I have no faith whatsoever in what Dr. Anthony Fauci has to say. He may be a darling of the media but he's also doing a pretty good impression of a pseudoscience propagandist who remains willfully blind to the millions of lives he's helping to destroy. Jordan Schachtel explains what we can learn from Fauci's 300 media appearances in the past year. Seeing through official lies is an essential skill for maintaining one's freedom. Kent McManigal is on target--as usual--with his explanation of how the latest push for gun control is based on official deception. www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Americans would be far better off if, instead of further eroding Justice Holmes’ ruling, we upheld his "originalist" Commerce Clause logic, and the limit it imposed on federal power to do what it wants, whether it advances our joint interests or not. After all, as recent events have made blindingly obvious, it is not hard to see that much of what is emanating from the beltway fits in the "or not" category.

A good rule of thumb that you're dealing with an aristocracy is when there's one set of laws for the little people and another for those in authority. Brad Polumbo has written about a perfect example of this in how the Biden administration is firing employees for having used marijuana while Kamala Harris gets away with it.  The obsession with so-called gender inequality has spilled into virtually every area of our lives, including military service. Kerry McDonald has an excellent essay about why gender inequality isn't the problem with the draft. There's a lot of propaganda directed at us on a daily basis. This has led some to conclude that online advertising has reduced consumers to puppets on a string. Sheldon Richman explains why this bias against advertising is misplaced. Anyone who is serious about claiming, using and defending his or her natural rights should be well-versed on the subject of self-ownership. Gary M. Galles shares some of Leonard E. Read's keenest insights on how not to be owned. It starts with learning the freedom philosophy and then living it. By the way, the key to reclaiming your self-determination can be found in the decentralization of power. Ryan McMaken has some terrific advice on this. Sponsors:  Landmark Risk Management & Insurance Monticello College Pure Light HSL Ammo Subscribe to the podcast  Support this program by becoming a Patron  

A good rule of thumb that you're dealing with an aristocracy is when there's one set of laws for the little people and another for those in authority. Brad Polumbo has written about a perfect example of this in how the Biden administration is firing employees for having used marijuana while Kamala Harris gets away with it. The obsession with so-called gender inequality has spilled into virtually every area of our lives, including military service. Kerry McDonald has an excellent essay about why gender inequality isn't the problem with the draft. There's a lot of propaganda directed at us on a daily basis. This has led some to conclude that online advertising has reduced consumers to puppets on a string. Sheldon Richman explains why this bias against advertising is misplaced. Anyone who is serious about claiming, using and defending his or her natural rights should be well-versed on the subject of self-ownership. Gary M. Galles shares some of Leonard E. Read's keenest insights on how not to be owned. It starts with learning the freedom philosophy and then living it. By the way, the key to reclaiming your self-determination can be found in the decentralization of power. Ryan McMaken has some terrific advice on this. Why is it that every time things start to look like they're about to return to normal, we see increased scare tactics and demands for greater power on the part of the authority figures among us? Tom Mullen asks the question that's been on the minds of many of us: Why is freedom always the problem? www.thebryanhydeshow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Keeping us within the boundaries of approved opinion is becoming a fulltime job for certain politicians and pundits. Arjun Walia warns that calls are building for a reality czar to keep us within the official narrative. Free speech matters more than we think. Few thinkers have advocated for it more eloquently than John Milton. A recent essay by Gary M. Galles highlights, with Milton's words, why we don't need a 'reality czar' to prevent wrongthink. What could a neurosurgeon possibly teach us about cancel culture and virtue signaling? Quite a bit, it turns out. Dr. Richard Menger reminds us that competition of ideas and words without fear and name calling is a fundamental tenet of freedom. Why do so many people keep clinging to an electoral system that has been commandeered by those in power? Caitlin Johnstone makes a strong case that this system uses the same containment strategies as an Alzheimer's facility does to keep people from leaving it. Sometimes the changes around us take place so gradually that they're almost imperceptible. Other times, they come at us as fast and furious as a herd of stampeding buffalo. This is why, as Jeff Minnick explains, we find ourselves looking over our shoulders while trying to look ahead to what's coming. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Monticello College president and founder Dr. Shanon Brooks joins me to talk about what it means to be liber. It's a word many won't recognize immediately but most people quickly grasp its importance once they've heard its definition. Words are more important than you think. When language becomes twisted, it becomes a tool of control. Gary M. Galles describes what it's like to be awash in warped words. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Those of us who gave the side eye to our friends who were excited about Bitcoin just a few years ago should probably admit that we were wrong. As Paul Rosenberg explains, the decentralized nature of Bitcoin provides solutions to a number of problems that our current centralized currency is enabling. He makes a pretty strong case that Bitcoin solves more problems than it creates. When it comes to solving problems, government should be the last, regrettable resort--not the first. The free market does a much better job and doesn't require force or coercion to make it happen. Gary M. Galles explains how markets are about "using" people, they are about helping people reach their goals. Need a shift in attitude so you can actually enjoy the holiday season? Barry Brownstein has some excellent advice about the power of gratitude for the web of interdependence all around us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Getting the sense that battle lines are being drawn? You're not alone. Eric Peters joins me to discuss the reality of battling the gesundheitsfuhrers in order to preserve what remains of our liberties. It used to be that a person could pretty much ignore the coercive demands of political correctness simply by avoiding its more vocal proponents. That's getting harder to do now that corporate America is embracing "wokeness." Gary M. Galles has a great article on the NASDAQ's attempt to advance diversity through coercion. On a related note, one of the newest moral imperatives is a thing called "socially responsible investing." John Stossel has an enlightening breakdown of the folks who promise environmental absolution in return for your money. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

The nervousness you may be feeling about the upcoming election may be well justified. Robert Wheeler has a fascinating report about a political group that "war-gamed" the election to explore possible outcomes. Are they actually priming the pump for a transition to what they call "A new America"? Just as the time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the time to teach the principles of liberty and free markets is now. Kerry McDonald makes a solid case for teaching young people the promise of free market capitalism. With all the back and forth over the word "democracy" today, it might be a good idea to explore why America's founders didn't want to create a democracy. Gary M. Galles explores the notion that democracy and liberty are somehow complementary. The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) has been making the rounds for a while. Christian Britschgi reports that San Francisco is about to start paying artists $1,000 a month to support the art community. While most folks wouldn't mind collecting a check without having to actually earn it, there are some serious problems with this. At the risk of feeding anyone's fears, the time to get squared away in case of unrest or another Covid lockdown is right this moment. Dr. Joseph Mercola has a few suggestions of what you might want to stock up on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

The battle over America's soul is more than a political one. Mitt Romney has been getting dog-piled for his vote in the impeachment proceedings. You don't have to hate the guy to recognize that his political track record makes his latest stand difficult to take at face value. What should we do when democracy (sic) doesn't give us what we want? Gary M. Galles has some surprising answers. If you think 2020 has been a crazy ride so far, hang on. Caitlin Johnstone has some solid advice for how to maintain your sanity as the world around you goes crazy. Annie Holmquist has a thoughtful essay on how American schools are sacrificing the teaching of history in order to focus on diversity above everything else. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support