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Sarah in NM calls about "public choice financing" :: Dave Ridley calls about AI film festival :: venice.AI :: Dave gives a teaser for his fiction work :: socialism vs. capitalism :: U.S. troops killed in Jordan :: is history a lie? :: New CDC director says mRNA is safe and effective :: things according to Jeff Berwick :: David in NM says it's the Jews, but you can't talk about it :: 2026-08-01 Hosts: Stu, Angelo
Lanny Davis joins Brian Nichols to reveal why as Bill Clinton's lawyer, he now agrees with libertarians on government surveillance and why America's privacy crisis is happening right now.This isn't a gotcha. Davis was Special Counsel to President Clinton, legal advisor to Michael Cohen, and the only Democrat George W. Bush put on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board - the panel that watched the government's surveillance programs from the inside. The invitation came from Karl Rove himself.So what makes a lifelong Democrat go straight to George Orwell's 1984? Flock cameras. License plate readers. Every car in America logged and shared between departments. Davis looked at all of it and said the quiet part out loud... "the bigger government is, the more I feel shared wisdom with libertarians."His new book, Finding the Third Way, tackles the civility crisis head-on. He and Joe Lieberman once asked 535 members of Congress and 50 governors to sign a civility pledge - three signed. Davis names his own party's labeling problem, pulls a Harry Truman warning from 1948, and makes the case that Democrats and libertarians agree on more than either side admits.And then Brian does the thing we do... the scorecard. Three things Lanny got right. Three where he lost me. One of them pointed straight at our own side. One standard.CHAPTERS:0:00 The Guest Nobody Expected0:06 "Who Are You, Zelig?"1:53 The Resignation That Wasn't2:34 The Karl Rove Phone Call5:31 Inside the Spy Room7:21 The Guardrails Are Slipping8:16 The Empty Oversight Board10:00 Cameras on Every Corner11:26 "Big Brother Is Watching You"12:24 Only 3 Out of 585 Said Yes15:32 The Socialist Label Trap17:49 Truman's Warning to Democrats20:38 Why Voters Snapped24:14 "The Heck With Your Civility"26:02 The Empathy Problem29:52 Lanny's Curveball Close33:11 The ScorecardGUEST LINKSGet the book: https://lannyjdavis.comPurple Nation column: https://www.realclearpolitics.comSUPPORT THE SHOWCardio Miracle - 15% off: https://cardiomiracle.com/TBNS (code TBNS)Website: https://briannicholsshow.comEmail: brian@briannicholsshow.comSocials: @BNicholsLibertyNew episodes every Thursday.Educated. Enlightened. Informed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Anarchist Experience Episode 591Year 12 Week 11 Download Episode Rich and Riley talk about Dr. Fauci pleading the 5th and AI companies destroying rare books.NO HEADLINES – https://linktr.ee/theanarchistexperience
Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave discusses Anthony Fauci's senate hearing in which he continuously pleads the fifth amendment, the implications and best moments from this hearing, and more.Support Our Sponsors:Sheath - https://sheathunderwear.com use promo code PROBLEMGoldback - https://www.goldback.com/dave/ 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#libertarian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ridley makes a case for AI in movies :: Caller asks what we think of the new Odyssey movie and he gives it a thumb's up :: Turd mad about the movie even though he never saw it :: Serious fighting in the studio over Daylight Savings Time (Crash out, feelings HURT) :: Is Mitch McConnell dead? :: Trump and republicans to lose big time in midterms :: People's lack of understanding of economics used against them :: Elliott Axelman's new book on the first amendment, Suppression of Expression :: Dayna from Michigan disses Rich E Rich :: Daytrading hosts? :: Midwest Peace and Liberty Fest soon :: An FSP ambassador in every state? :: 2026-07-26 :: Hosts: Bonnie, Kahuna, Rich E Rich, Mark Edge
Mark Edge and Sal the Agorist are back with guests Tim Picciott of TheLibertyAdvisor.com on homesteading, self-sufficiency, and getting your money off-grid, and Dash ambassador Joel Valenzuela on the biggest upgrades in Dash history including fully private instant transactions and Dash-to-Anything swaps. They also get into age verification laws, why agorism doesn't need to convert the masses, and why density beats numbers when it comes to living free. Find Sal on X @SalMayweather | Live every Wednesday 7PM Eastern with Mark Edge @MarkEdgeShow on X PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO FREE IAN FREEMAN FreeIanNow.org
A judge says Iowa's Libertarian candidates for governor will stay off the November ballot. On this Politics Day episode, how that shapes the race, with political scientists Wayne Moyer of Grinnell College and Megan Goldberg of Cornell College. We also give play-by-play on former President Barack Obama's endorsement of U.S. Senate democratic candidate Josh Turek, the latest on the war in Iran, the urge to advance year-round E15 legislation, and more.
Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "the Fire" Bernstein discuss the videos of Lindsey Graham released since his d eath in which he celebrates Netanyahu and the war with Iran, Zoran Mamdani's unveiling of his new government funded grocery stores in NYC, and more.Support Our Sponsors:CrowdHealth - https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/promos/potpBodyBrain - Go to BodyBrainCoffee.com, use code DAVE20 for 20% off your first orderRidge - https://ridge.com/potp10Quince - Get free shipping on your Quince order and 365-day returns athttps://www.quince.com/POTPPart 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.
Mark Edge welcomes Light, a Bitcoin veteran since 2011, researcher, co-founder of Bitseed, and current team member at Alpen Labs, for a wide ranging conversation about the history of Bitcoin, where it stands today, and where it might be headed. They cover the block size debate, SegWit, the Lightning Network, self custody, zero knowledge proofs, and why Light believes the onus is on Bitcoin developers to make Bitcoin the best tool for the job rather than shaming people for using alternatives. Mark also shares the story of Free Talk Live being the first media outlet in the world to discuss Bitcoin, his early meeting with Gavin Andresen, and why he remains hopeful about Bitcoin despite its limitations. The conversation also turns to living free in the real world, why New Hampshire consistently ranks number one for freedom in the fifty states, what it actually feels like to move there from California, the Free State Project, and a candid discussion about polyamory. Find Light online at LightCo.in and on X at LightCoin Follow Mark at x.com/MarkEdgeShow This episode is brought to you by SALT Lending, where you can access the value of your cryptocurrency without selling it. For more information email Mark at SALT@MarkEdge.org #MarkEdgeShow #MarkEdge #MarkEdgington #FreeTalkLive #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #ZeroKnowledge #FreeStateProject #NewHampshire #Crypto #Polyamory
On this episode of Libertarian Los Angeles, MARC Joffe joins Shawn Osborne to break down the latest California ballot measures and dive into the world of California politics. The above the description. This will be an episode of libertarian Los Angeles use the California commercial.
Dave Smith brings you the latest in politics! On this episode of Part Of The Problem, Dave and Robbie "the Fire" Bernstein discuss the war with Iran slowing down apparently due to low stores of missiles, the recently revealed Anthony Fauci diaries which prove that he was lying to the public during the pandemic, and more.Support Our Sponsors:Ultra - Don't sleep on Ultra Pouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PROBLEM at https://takeultra.com!Prolon - https://prolonlife.com/potpHexclad - Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get10% off at https://hexclad.com/PROBLEM! #hexcladpartnerPart 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.
Sal and Mark are back. This week they bring on Aaron Day to expose what is really inside the Clarity Act, what the politicians claim it does versus what it actually does, and why he believes it could be the largest surveillance bill in United States history. From freezing your funds without a warrant to giving foreign central banks access to your transaction history, the details are alarming. They also cover which cryptocurrencies they believe are the best hedge against a growing technocratic state, the case for Zano and Freedom Dollar, and how to get started in agorism through crypto meetups and conferences. Learn more about Aaron Day's analysis at day2026.com Mark also interviews Vance from My Latin Life about how easy it actually is to get Mexican residency and why it may be the best Plan B available today. They cover temporary versus permanent residency, what it costs, income requirements, and the fact that Mexican permanent residency requires zero physical presence to maintain. Vance also touches on other popular destinations his clients are exploring including Panama, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, and why the Southern Cone is particularly interesting right now for those looking to build a passport and residency portfolio. Use coupon code MARKEDGE at MyLatinLife.com for a discount on their residency services. This episode is brought to you by SALT Lending, where you can access the value of your cryptocurrency without selling it. For more information email Mark at SALT@MarkEdge.org Follow Mark at x.com/MarkEdgeShow | Sal at x.com/SalMayweather #SalAndMark #MarkEdgeShow #MarkEdge #SalTheAgorist #FreeTalkLive #ClarityAct #Crypto #PrivacyCoin #Zano #Agorism #Bitcoin #LatinAmerica #MexicoResidency #MyLatinLife #PlanB #Expat #Dash #CakeWallet #Trocador #ThorChain #EdgeWallet #AgoraThreads #QuaiNetwork #Firo #PirateChain #SaltLending SIGN THE PETITION: FreeIanNow.org
Dave Ridley calls about Venice.AI and open claw. Also, talks about the recent discovery of "j space" :: Sarah in NM calls about Z-trip replacing yellow cab :: 1.15 trillion dollar ndaa merges U.S. and Israel militaries :: Activist opposed to "cop city" development indicted for giving a duress code to CPB that wiped his phone :: Florida pastor sues openAI for bad medical advice :: Major data center complex in Virginia halted after public pushback :: David in NM calls in his usual disjointed style :: Hosts: Stu, Angelo, Riley O'Bill
Ridley makes a case for AI in movies :: Caller asks what we think of the new Odyssey movie and he gives it a thumb's up :: Turd mad about the movie even though he never saw it :: Serious fighting in the studio over Daylight Savings Time (Crash out, feelings HURT) :: Is Mitch McConnell dead? :: Trump and republicans to lose big time in midterms :: People's lack of understanding of economics used against them :: Elliott Axelman's new book on the first amendment, Suppression of Expression :: Dayna from Michigan disses Rich E Rich :: Daytrading hosts? :: Midwest Peace and Liberty Fest soon :: An FSP ambassador in every state? :: 2026-07-26 :: Hosts: Bonnie, Kahuna, Rich E Rich, Mark Edge