Podcasts about libertarians

Doug Stuart welcomes the outspoken and innovative "lunatic farmer" Joel Salatin for a lively conversation on faith, food freedom, and regenerative agriculture. Joel Salatin shares his family's dramatic journey from Venezuela to Virginia and explains how his Christian and libertarian convictions shape his approach to farming and environmental stewardship.Together, they tackle topics like government barriers to small farming, the spiritual parallels found in creation, and the pitfalls of centralized power—both in food systems and politics. Joel Salatin also discusses how true freedom enables both creative entrepreneurship and individual responsibility.This episode is packed with practical insights, honest takes on modern agriculture, and a vision for a more decentralized, flourishing future. Tune in for inspiration and a fresh look at what it means to honor God's creation while defending liberty.Check out Polyface Farms! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

Tucker Carlson's new faith talk sounds bold, but bad theology spreads fast. Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland break down why a Libertarian lens can't replace Bible doctrine, how Replacement Theology twists Israel and the church, and why the Bible doesn't support the claim that Christianity rejects all “collective punishment.” This episode covers original sin, federal headship, and what Scripture shows about corporate guilt and corporate salvation. It also puts “just war” claims to the test, where real-world conflict, civilian harm, and national consequences don't fit neat slogans. You'll also hear why this moment feels like a Convergence of politics, culture, and theology, and why that mix can mislead people who are new to the faith. Website: kingdompropheticsociety.org Daily Unplugged podcast: smithandrowlandshow.podbean.com Listen on Amazon, Apple, or Spotify. #TuckerCarlson #ChristianTheology #Israel #ReplacementTheology #Libertarian

Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein talk about the biggest news stories of the year, biggest surprises of the Trump administration, rank Dave's debate opponents, and more.Support Our Sponsors:Sheath - https://sheathunderwear.com use promo code PROBLEM20Cowboy Colostrum - Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code DAVE at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/DAVEVandy Crisps - https://vandycrisps.com/dave Use code "DAVE" for 25% offRugiet - Get 15% off your first order by going to http://rugiet.com/DAVE and using code DAVEPart Of The Problem is available for early pre-release at https://partoftheproblem.com as well as an exclusive episode on Thursday!PORCH TOUR DATES HERE:https://robbernsteincomedy.com/eventsFind Run Your Mouth here:YouTube - http://youtube.com/@RunYourMouthiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-your-mouth-podcast/id1211469807Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ka50RAKTxFTxbtyPP8AHmFollow the show on social media:X:http://x.com/ComicDaveSmithhttp://x.com/RobbieTheFireInstagram:http://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmithhttp://instagram.com/robbiethefire#libertarian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Spangle is joined by Harry Price and Rhinehold for the final We Are Libertarians roundtable of 2025, recorded on the Saturday between Christmas and New Year's. They trade Festivus-style grievances, talk life and workload, and debate Indianapolis development, public transit, and downtown design, including “no turn on red” frustrations and light rail. The conversation moves into NPR and PBS funding cuts, NOAA and weather data, and why abrupt cuts can create gaps before private solutions adapt. They also dig into “too big to fail,” stadium subsidies, wealth inequality, immigration and tariffs, and worries about an AI hype cycle that could pop. Along the way: John Bolton's book as a Christmas gift, local versus federal power, and why history keeps repeating. 00:00 Intro & Holiday Banter 03:00 Year-End Reflections & Schedules 08:00 Jokes, Grievances & Festivus Vibes 13:00 Life Updates & Podcasting Behind the Scenes 20:00 Indianapolis Neighborhoods & Housing Market 28:00 City Development, Gentrification, and Sports Strategy 34:00 Public Projects, Taxpayer Money & Convention Economy 43:00 Transit, Traffic, and Urban Design Debates 52:00 Public Transportation & Challenges for the Poor 01:02:00 Funding Cuts, Private Solutions & PBS/NPR 01:10:00 Speculation, Tech Giants & Too Big to Fail 01:18:00 Renewable Energy, Land Use, & NIMBYism 01:24:00 American Preferences, Libertarian Values & Wealth Gaps 01:33:00 Final Thoughts, Historical Parallels & Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both sides of our political world have created a big problem with inflation! And both sides seem to be happy to put it off as an affordability problem that needs additional government help.Milton Freeman did a good job describing how inflation really works.Clip Used: Milton Friedman - Only Government Creates InflationBy: LibertyPenFollow Us:YouTubeTwitterFacebookBlueskyAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography

2025 Wrap-Up: Somali Fraud, Candace vs. Alex, and In Memoriam Mayhem!Dan and special guest Geoff Mehl bid farewell to 2025 in this wild, no-holds-barred episode of Libservative. Corey is MIA in 'Freedom Florida', leaving Dan and Jeff to tackle political fraud in Minnesota, Candace Owens' feud with Alex Jones, and predictions for 2026. The duo honors Ben Shapiro's career, Somali childcare, and Jake Paul's jaw in a hilariously irreverent 'In Memoriam' segment. Along the way, they roast Minnesota's shady state practices and discuss libertarian values through the lens of the fiery Maj Toure. This episode is packed with outrageous commentary and unpredictable insights—don't miss it!00:00 Welcome to Libservative00:55 Introducing Geoff: The New Co-Host01:52 Discussing Political Fraud and Scandals02:36 In Memoriam: Predictions and Discussions05:05 TriDan Tate's Catfishing Incident14:12 Miss Rachel and Media Influence25:56 Charlie Kirk's Legacy and Conservative Politics43:31 The Right's Purity Test: A Snake Eating Its Own Tail?44:31 The Fall of the Old Right and the Rise of New Voices46:12 JD Vance and the Future of the GOP47:41 Marjorie Taylor Greene's Political Maneuvering50:42 Alex Jones vs. Candace Owens: A Battle of Conspiracies57:40 The New Reality TV: YouTube Wars01:05:55 Welfare Fraud in Minnesota: A Deep Dive01:29:09 Harvard Fellowship Controversy01:30:37 Constituents' Reactions01:31:01 Council Meeting Attendance01:33:54 Final Episode of 202501:34:17 In Memoriam for 202501:43:09 Political Wishes for 202501:57:19 Libertarianism and American Values02:08:05 Predictions for 202602:13:42 Closing Remarks

Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein talk about the shocking fraud happening around grants for preschools in Minnesota, Tim Walz's bragging about his school funding policies, and more.Support Our Sponsors:BodyBrain - Go to BodyBrainCoffee.com, use code DAVE20 for 20% off your first orderCrowdHealth - https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promos/potpExpress VPN: https://www.expressvpn.com/problemYoKratom - https://yokratom.com/Part Of The Problem is available for early pre-release at https://partoftheproblem.com as well as an exclusive episode on Thursday!PORCH TOUR DATES HERE:https://robbernsteincomedy.com/eventsFind Run Your Mouth here:YouTube - http://youtube.com/@RunYourMouthiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-your-mouth-podcast/id1211469807Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ka50RAKTxFTxbtyPP8AHmFollow the show on social media:X:http://x.com/ComicDaveSmithhttp://x.com/RobbieTheFireInstagram:http://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmithhttp://instagram.com/robbiethefire#libertarianSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part I: The great Courtenay Turner returns to discuss the philosophical roots of libertarianism and how it may be seeding our technocratic future! Follow & Connect with Courtenay:https://linktr.ee/courtenayturner(Secure your copy of her book “The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroys America”, a #1 Amazon Best Seller, at https://www.technocracy.news/store/the-final-betrayal/ ) Exclusive Content and Ways to Support: Support me on Substack for ad-free content, bonus material, personal chatting and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER on Apple Podcasts for AD FREE episodes and exclusive content! True Hemp Science: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truehempscience.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PROMO CODE: MONICA Find, Follow, Subscribe & Rate on your favorite podcasting platform AND for video and social & more... Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://monicaperezshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/monicaperezshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/MonicaPerez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: @monicaperezshow Instagram: @monicaperezshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenny Webster interviews @SteveLovesAmmo plus journalists Holly Hansen and Ethan Buchanan. 

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Putin says European troops in Ukraine are fair game :: RIP Brigitte Bardot :: Turd's birthday and we discuss debates and Darryl W Perry's debate against Sam Seder :: Thomas Massie pushes back at Trump :: Spike Cohen shirtless :: McAffee should have ran in 2016 :: Dave Ridley attends the most restrictive school board meeting of his career :: Deteriorating political climate in Colorado :: Eminent Domain used to seize a bed and breakfast :: NOSTR :: 67 not actually funny, objectively :: AI getting people committed to insane asylums :: 2025-12-28 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo, Rich R Rich

This episode is a repeat of episode 301.In this episode, Trevor delves into a rich tapestry of moral philosophy and practical ethics. The discussion begins with a panel reflecting on the origins of morals, referencing an earlier episode that featured a conversation with Peter, The 12th Man, and Hugh Harris. The talk revisits various perspectives on morality, including the implications of the Judeo-Christian ethic and its historical development. Franz Mair's views on societal constructs and spirituality, as well as debates on contentious figures like Jordan Peterson, are examined. The second part features an in-depth book review of 'Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?' by Michael J. Sandel. The host explores different moral frameworks, such as utilitarianism, libertarianism, and Aristotle's perspectives on justice. Through various analogies and case studies, including price gouging, military honours, and historical instances of societal dilemmas, the host elucidates the nuanced approaches to justice and moral reasoning advocated by Sandel. The episode concludes with reflections on community responsibility, individual freedom, and the role of moral judgment in creating a just society.00:00 Introduction to the Book Review00:47 Recap of Episode 238: Origins of Morals01:56 Discussion on Judeo-Christian Ethic04:53 Jordan Peterson's Views on Morality07:53 The Golden Rule Across Cultures12:30 Greek Philosophy: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle25:41 Stoicism and Its Influence on Christianity28:07 The Ten Commandments and Mosaic Law30:04 The Story of Muhammad's Negotiation31:41 The Ark of the Covenant and the Babylonian Exile32:47 The Return and Rigid Rules of the Jews34:14 The Evolution of Jewish Law and Morality35:27 The Bible as a Collection of Historical Stories39:22 The Concept of Heaven and the Evolution of Jewish Thought49:03 The Domestication of Humans and Evolution of Morality01:00:23 The Good Samaritan and Inherent Altruism01:01:22 Exploring the Trolley Problem01:02:15 The Organ Donation Dilemma01:03:02 Nuclear Codes and Moral Reasoning01:03:47 Utilitarianism vs. Deontological Ethics01:05:23 Inaction Bias and Moral Dilemmas01:07:47 Community Standards and Legal Theory01:09:39 Alpha Males and Wealth Tax01:11:33 Foundations of Morality01:12:27 The Ultimatum Game and Fairness01:14:39 Objective Moral Values and Reasoning01:25:57 Neanderthals and Social Cooperation01:29:20 Michael J. Sandel's Justice Course01:32:12 Free Markets and Human Flourishing01:33:05 Libertarian and Utilitarian Counterarguments01:34:41 The Third Way: Aristotle's Perspective01:36:21 Examples of Moral Dilemmas01:39:30 CEO Pay and Economic Disparities01:42:36 The Trolley Problem and Moral Reasoning01:51:26 Libertarianism and Its Limits01:56:53 The Role of Meritocracy02:01:07 Aristotle's View on Justice and Virtue02:13:42 The Purpose of Politics and Community Responsibility02:15:49 Moral Education and Practical Wisdom02:31:40 The Importance of Community in Human Nature02:36:02 Technological Revolution and Future SocietiesTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send...

Trump's act of war against Venezuela - US exactly like pirates :: Trump's executive order telling the FDA to reschedule weed to a lower level :: Have ICE deaths gone up? :: ISPs may be forced to kick users off for piracy :: Trump actually stands up to EU for trying to encroach on Free Speech :: Keeping Bitcoin in a roth IRA :: TSA giving names and photos of everyone to ICE :: the Fed to end paper checks :: 2025-12-27 Hosts: Bonnie, Angelo, Mr.Penguin

Kevin McCallister vs. Authority: Why Home Alone is a Libertarian Masterpiece Is Home Alone actually a movie about the failure of the state and the triumph of private property rights?

The Anarchist Experience Episode 560 Year 11 Week 32 Download Episode Everyone Else has a Holiday Hangover, so Rich E Rich Reads the News. HEADLINES: – CRYPTO RIDDLE The ‘crypto curse' killing millionaires from chopper crashes to concrete burial as FBI cop reveals chilling theories – Trump's pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims – […]

Bryan Caplan is a professor of economics at George Mason University and a New York Times bestselling author of thoughtful, persuasive, and contrarian books that challenge conventional wisdom on topics like immigration, education, government regulation, and feminism.This interview is a grab bag that covers some of his more controversial arguments and will be a delight to libertarians who are interested in "challenging the statist quo."Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com Use code LCI50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings and also support LCI!Full Podsworth Ad Read BEFORE & AFTER processing:https://youtu.be/vbsOEODpQGs  ★ Support this podcast ★

Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein talk about the fumbling of the release of the Epstein files, break down the economic logic of deflation, and more.Order Lauren Smith's book here: https://a.co/d/67djjBpSupport Our Sponsors:Sheath - https://sheathunderwear.com use promo code PROBLEM20Ridge - https://ridge.com/potp10Rugiet - Get 15% off your first order by going to http://rugiet.com/DAVE and using code DAVEMars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Use code "PROBLEM" at checkoutPart Of The Problem is available for early pre-release at https://partoftheproblem.com as well as an exclusive episode on Thursday!PORCH TOUR DATES HERE:https://robbernsteincomedy.com/eventsFind Run Your Mouth here:YouTube - http://youtube.com/@RunYourMouthiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-your-mouth-podcast/id1211469807Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ka50RAKTxFTxbtyPP8AHmFollow the show on social media:X:http://x.com/ComicDaveSmithhttp://x.com/RobbieTheFireInstagram:http://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmithhttp://instagram.com/robbiethefire#libertarianSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Solstice :: Ridley calls about "p-doom" :: doomdebates.com :: U.S consumers put $1 billion on "buy now pay later" for black friday :: Dog and her owner sues IRS over "animal dependency" :: Sarah in NM calls about mobile speeding cameras :: DeFlock.me :: U.S. takes another oil tanker near Venezuela :: Tom in NH calls to talk about the "double speak" of the state :: Epstein files :: Blackmail as a weapon :: Waymo cars go down during San Francisco power shortage causing traffic jams :: Is AI really just an Indian call center? :: 2025-12-21 Hosts: Stu, Angelo, Rich E. Rich

Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave is joined by Scott Horton to discuss David Wurmser's recent podcast appearance breaking down Israel's relationship with America, the Clean Break Memo, and more.Use our code to sign up for Scott Horton Academy: https://scotthortonacademy.com/POTPSupport Our Sponsors:Proton Drive -http://www.proton.me/davesmithProlon - https://prolonlife.com/potpMy Patriot Supply - https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/problemBodyBrain - Go to BodyBrainCoffee.com, use code DAVE20 for 20% off your first orderPart Of The Problem is available for early pre-release at https://partoftheproblem.com as well as an exclusive episode on Thursday!PORCH TOUR DATES HERE:https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/porch-tour-2025-4222673Find Run Your Mouth here:YouTube - http://youtube.com/@RunYourMouthiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-your-mouth-podcast/id1211469807Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ka50RAKTxFTxbtyPP8AHmFollow the show on social media:X:http://x.com/ComicDaveSmithhttp://x.com/RobbieTheFireInstagram:http://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmithhttp://instagram.com/robbiethefire#libertarianSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We review some of the current issues that Trump is dealing with and rate him on John Kotter's eight steps for leading change. The book, Leading Change, is an international best seller for managing organizations and details the critical variables for transformational leadership. We give Trump a C and a B for grades at the current time.Clip Used: Victor Davis Hanson: The Inconvenient Truths Within Trump's New National Security StrategyBy: The Daily SignalFollow Us:YouTubeTwitterFacebookBlueskyAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography

Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "The Fire" Bernstein talk about Trump's fake-out that was rumored to be an announcement of escalation with Venezuela, Ben Shapiro's statements at Turning Points' event vs. JD Vance's statements, and more.Order Lauren Smith's book here: https://a.co/d/67djjBpSupport Our Sponsors:Brunt Workwear - http://bruntworkwear.com/ Use code PROBLEMCowboy Colostrum - Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code DAVE at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/DAVEMars Men - https://mengotomars.com/ Use code "PROBLEM" at checkoutPart Of The Problem is available for early pre-release at https://partoftheproblem.com as well as an exclusive episode on Thursday!PORCH TOUR DATES HERE:https://robbernsteincomedy.com/eventsFind Run Your Mouth here:YouTube - http://youtube.com/@RunYourMouthiTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-your-mouth-podcast/id1211469807Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4ka50RAKTxFTxbtyPP8AHmFollow the show on social media:X:http://x.com/ComicDaveSmithhttp://x.com/RobbieTheFireInstagram:http://instagram.com/theproblemdavesmithhttp://instagram.com/robbiethefire#libertarianSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Forbes lays out some key proposals for President Trump and his economic team to juice the economy in 2026 and give Republicans an edge in the midterm elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subscribe to the podcastWe invited friends of the show, Dean and Ace, of the End Times Continue podcast to have a conversation about the Non-Aggression Principle and it's applicability to lifeboat scenarios.The End Times ContinueFollow them on Twitter: @Ace_Archist, @PacingJouskaLearn about Bitcoin at a trickleBitcoinTrickle.comSponsorLiberty MugsKeep in touch with us everywhere you areJoin our Telegram groupLike us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter: @libertymugs (Rollo), @Slappy_Jones_2Check us out on PatreonLearn everything you need to know about Bitcoin in just 10 hours10HoursofBitcoin.comPodcast version

Solstice :: Ridley calls about "p-doom" :: doomdebates.com :: U.S consumers put $1 billion on "buy now pay later" for black friday :: Dog and her owner sues IRS over "animal dependency" :: Sarah in NM calls about mobile speeding cameras :: DeFlock.me :: U.S. takes another oil tanker near Venezuela :: Tom in NH calls to talk about the "double speak" of the state :: Epstein files :: Blackmail as a weapon :: Waymo cars go down during San Francisco power shortage causing traffic jams :: Is AI really just an Indian call center? :: 2025-12-21 Hosts: Stu, Angelo, Rich E. Rich

Both the US presidents, Trump and Netanyahu, have a a meeting about war with Iran :: Forever wars :: Bombing Mexico :: Creating our own enemies in war :: Celebrating America's birthday with drugs :: Trump doing a 180 on his own supporters :: Silent Hill 2 Coming out :: Smart contracts and other trustless tech could be the answer if someone is smart enough to figure it out :: The lengths David from San Francisco and other dems will go to to avoid perceived racism :: AI slop pushing people into the real world :: Randy Travis using AI since he tragically lost his voice :: Sarah wants bigger bicycle paths :: Buy better to get back at the corporations :: 2025-12-20 Bonnie, Angelo,

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 480. This is my talk at the Liberland Constitution Christmas Party Prague 2025, Dec. 19, 2025, based on the article below, which will be included in the book based on the proceedings, First Constitutional Convention of the Free Republic of Liberland, Vít Jedlička, ed. (Dec. 19, 2025; forthcoming). The transcript is also below. Pictures of the event may be be found at Prague 2025: Liberland Constitution Celebration: Photos; also Hoppe, Fusillo, Kinsella Speak at Liberland Constitution Celebration, and Vit's post at Facebook and my facebook post. This audio is from my iphone; video and better audio, and that of other talks, will be released in due course. Related: First Constitutional Convention of the Free Republic of Liberland, Vít Jedlička, ed. (Dec. 19, 2025; forthcoming) (google docs version) Liberland press release Liberland Prepares for a Historic Christmas Celebration and Constitutional Milestone Prague 2025: Liberland Constitution Celebration: Photos Liberland Constitution Christmas Party Prague 2025 Hoppe, Fusillo, Kinsella Speak at Liberland Constitution Celebration Fusillo on the Universal Principles of Liberty and Liberland KOL478 | Haman Nature Hn 185: The Universal Principles of Liberty KOL474 | Where The Common Law Goes Wrong (PFS 2025) Libertarian Nation and Related Projects KOL473 | The Universal Principles of Liberty, with Mark Maresca of The White Pillbox Announcing the Universal Principles of Liberty As noted in Liberland Constitution Christmas Party Prague 2025, despite my frequent criticisms of libertarian activists and activism over the years, and despite my preference for the theoretical side of things, I've been involved in various activist projects for over the years, including helping to draft early versions of the Liberland Constitution. (( The Voluntaryist Constitution. )) I've met Liberland's President, Vít Jedlička, and previous meetings of the Property and Freedom Society. At this year's PFS meeting, he invited me, Alessandro Fusillo, and Hans-Hermann Hoppe to the Liberland meeting in Prague this December. We did attend. It was a marvelous event. Related: My Failed Libertarian Speaking Hiatus; Memories of Mises Institute and Other Events, 1988–20192025 KOL345 | Kinsella's Libertarian “Constitution” or: State Constitutions vs. the Libertarian Private Law Code (PorcFest 2021) KOL359 | State Constitutions vs. the Libertarian Private Law Code (PFS 2021) The Liberland Constitution and Libertarian Principles Stephan Kinsella[*] Remarks prepared for the Liberland Christmas Party and Constitutional Reading, Prague, Dec. 19, 2025   I would like to discuss the issue of “constitutions” and states, and their relation to human freedom. I. Man, Action, and Freedom A. Acting Man A free society has long been the aspiration and dream of liberals of all types, including modern libertarians.[2] What exactly is freedom? To understand this we must understand the nature of human action in the world. Man finds himself in a world of scarcity and hardship, where nothing is guaranteed to him—neither food, nor shelter, nor safety, nor survival. Acting man is aware of his present state and the world around him, of the receding past, and the coming future. He lives in the present, always moving from the immediate past into the coming future. He constantly faces uneasiness in his present condition and about the future anticipates is coming. He is neither omnipotent nor omniscient, as implied by the existence of scarcity and uneasiness, and yet he can act: he can acquire knowledge: he can learn what ends are possible and what scarce means (resources) can cause things to happen. He can use his body, which he directly controls, and he can acquire and possess and use resources in the world by grappling with them using his body, to make things happen—to give rise to a different future than the one he foresees will arrive without his intervention.[3] Knowledge about the world—about causal laws, recipes, facts about the world and his environment, about possible ends he could choose and possible means he could employ—and the availability and employment of causally efficacious resources together make successful human action possible.[4] It makes possible the achievement of ends and the alleviation of felt uneasiness. By using one's mind and body it is possible to succeed, to achieve what Mises would term psychic proft.[5] B. Acting Man in Isolation For Crusoe on his island what concerns acting man is causal and technical knowledge, and knowledge about contingent facts in his world—and the availability of means of action. For him he may face wild animals, injury, lightning and storms and drought and disease, and any number of challenges, but the concept of freedom does not arise. There is only successful action, or profit, and life; and loss and failure, and death. C. Acting Man in Society With the presence of other people man, the social animal, can benefit from the comforts of society, from collective cooperation, from intercourse and trade, from the division and specialization of labor. But there is also the possibility of violent conflict over the use of the scarce means of action that are essential for successful human action. Other people are a potential benefit but also a potential threat. Perhaps because men are social animals have some empathy for others, and perhaps because they understand that violence is not productive, they prefer peaceful and productive use of resources, trade, and cooperation to violence, conflict, and strife.[6] Thus there tends to emerge in society the institution of property rights: widespread social respect for and mutual recognition of property rights rooted in original appropriation and contractual title transfer.[7] Unfortunately, this tends to give rise to an agency—the state—that claims the right to tax and to ultimate decision-making and law-making. As Hoppe notes, Let me begin with the definition of a state. What must an agent be able to do to qualify as a state? This agent must be able to insist that all conflicts among the inhabitants of a given territory be brought to him for ultimate decision-making or be subject to his final review. In particular, this agent must be able to insist that all conflicts involving himself be adjudicated by him or his agent. And implied in the power to exclude all others from acting as ultimate judge, as the second defining characteristic of a state, is the agent's power to tax: to unilaterally determine the price that justice seekers must pay for his services. Based on this definition of a state, it is easy to understand why a desire to control a state might exist. For whoever is a monopolist of final arbitration within a given territory can make laws. And he who can legislate can also tax. Surely, this is an enviable position.[8] The purpose of property rights, of justice, is to permit men to use their own bodies and peacefully acquired (meaning: acquired by original appropriation, which violates no one's rights as the resource is unowned; or by consensual contractual transfer from a previous owner, which also violates no one's rights as the owner consents to the transfer) scarce means without conflict from others. It is so that men are free to use their own bodies or resources without interference from others. II. Freedom in Society Thus terms like freedom and liberty denote a state of affairs where acting man is free to use his body and other scarce resources in the world without physical interference by others—without conflict. It refers to a world where men are free from interference by private trespassers and also free from institutionalized interference by a state. Freedom and liberty just mean the absence of aggression with private property rights. Ideally, a free society means having either no state at all or a minimal state (minarchy) restricted to preventing aggression defined in terms of property rights,[9] and in a society with a largely libertarian ethos and minimal private crime. In such a society there is widespread liberty because there is little private crime and little to no institutionalize crime. A. Freedom and State Aggression But we live in a world governed by non-minimal states. They control most habitable territory on the earth. They compel membership and payment of taxes and monopolize their services, outlawing competitors. By legislative decree, these states prohibit not only acts that are malum in se but acts that are merely malum prohibitum. Although the justification for the agency that polices crime is to reduce aggression by private trespassers, with the state there is more private crime than there would be otherwise, because states are necessarily inefficient an also because they criminalize non-criminal actions.[10] All states are, in fact, criminal (and even minimal states would be criminal, even if they managed to ever emerge); all states engage in institutionalized aggression against private property rights. As Hoppe notes: socialism, by no means an invention of nineteenth century Marxism but much older, must be conceptualized as an institutionalized interference with or aggression against private property and private property claims. Capitalism, on the other hand, is a social system based on the explicit recognition of private property and of nonaggressive, contractual exchanges between private property owners. Implied in this remark, as will become clear in the course of this treatise, is the belief that there must then exist varying types and degrees of socialism and capitalism, i.e., varying degrees to which private property rights are respected or ignored. Societies are not simply capitalist or socialist. Indeed, all existing societies are socialist to some extent. … Next to the concept of action, property is the most basic category in the social sciences.

Who actually decides when the United States goes to war—Congress or the president? Richard Epstein traces the Constitution's original division of war powers from 1789 to the present and explains how practice, politics, and modern warfare have steadily shifted authority toward the presidency. Along the way, they explore declarations of war that never happen, authorizations […]

Doug Stuart sits down with Cody Libolt, founder of For the New Christian Intellectual and co-author of Redeeming the West: A Christian Defense of Reason and Individualism. Together, they dive into the philosophical roots of Western civilization, discussing why reason, self-interest, and individualism are crucial not just for a flourishing society, but also for a biblically faithful worldview.Cody Libolt unpacks the dangers of philosophical altruism and collectivism—contrasting them with what he calls "holy self-interest" and a biblical understanding of personal value. The conversation explores big questions like: Is Western civilization worth defending? How should Christians think about faith, reason, and emotions? What does the Bible say about individual rights, and where does Ayn Rand's controversial legacy fit in?Whether you're curious about the philosophical underpinnings of liberty, grappling with criticisms of individualism, or wondering how Christians can thoughtfully engage the cultural challenges of today, this episode offers a clear, thoughtful, and sometimes provocative take guaranteed to get you thinking. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ryan and Josh Mawhorter talk about how Thomas Hobbes, even nearly 400 years later, remains a popular spokesman for almost limitless state power. In fact, by Hobbes's logic, the world should by ruled by a single global dictatorship. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbardRadio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off

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