Podcast appearances and mentions of Matt Kibbe

The government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was such a naked power grab on such an unprecedented scale that, even five years later, we are still struggling to hold the responsible parties accountable and to even fully process what happened. One unintended consequence of lockdowns, however, was exposing some ugly truths about who is really in charge in America. Matt Kibbe sits down with Debbie Lerman, author of “The Deep State Goes Viral,” to talk about whether our elected officials actually have the power to change things or whether someone else is pulling the strings. The word democracy means rule by the people, and we like to tell ourselves that our politicians are bound by the consent of the governed. In a post-COVID world, however, it's becoming less and less apparent whether that remains the case in America.

As riots rage across Los Angeles and the conflicts between ICE officials and illegal immigrants escalate, why does it seem like nobody in Washington is actually interested in fixing America's broken immigration system? Matt Kibbe sits down with Steven Olikara, CEO of Bridge Entertainment Labs and former Democratic Senate candidate, to discuss how both Democrats and Republicans have an interest in exacerbating the problem in order to use it as a campaign issue in the next election. This is yet another example of what Olikara calls “the division industrial complex,” which seeks to keep Americans polarized and at each other's throats. Instead of falling into this trap, Olikara stresses the importance of sitting down for civil conversations with those who hold differing opinions and working to find common ground that can lead to real solutions. The political establishment wants to keep us divided because that's how it retains its power. It's important to understand the rules of their game.

The fight over President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" is boiling over, shattering the White House alliance with Elon Musk. Join host Matt Kibbe in an exclusive sit-down with Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) as they dissect the bill's massive new spending and skyrocketing debt — provisions Paul warns could bankrupt America and spark runaway inflation. Plus, Paul reveals his bold plan as chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security to wield new subpoena powers, targeting Anthony Fauci and others who lied to protect the pandemic industrial complex.

As the Republicans in Congress are poised to spend trillions more, while ignoring all of Elon Musk's DOGE recommendations, some members of the administration and Trump loyalists are running defense, attempting to convince voters that their gargantuan reconciliation bill actually puts America first. Matt Kibbe tears this narrative apart, pointing to the hypocrisy of neocons who claim to care about small government while repeatedly voting for more spending to fund endless wars. Drawing on his experience as a budget economist and a Tea Party organizer, he explains that Republicans are setting themselves up for a clobbering in the midterm elections if they fail to enact any of the changes voters demanded in 2024.

For libertarians in America, there are plenty of things to be depressed about as Congress fails to cut spending or implement the DOGE's recommendations. But one area where there is room for optimism is the school choice movement, particularly at the state level. Matt Kibbe talks to Corey DeAngelis, author of “The Parent Revolution,” about the great strides parents are making in taking control of their children's education. After the pandemic locked down schools, forced students onto Zoom calls, and exposed parents to what is actually happening in the classroom, parents are more energized than ever to break free from the government school system. They are working with their legislatures to keep more of their tax dollars, which can be used to opt for private schooling or homeschooling. Even Trump's “big, beautiful bill” contains some important school choice provisions that will bring more educational freedom to the country.

In the aftermath of most national disasters, such as 9/11, the Iraq War, and even January 6, the media typically spends years writing an endless series of think pieces, autopsies, and analyses of what went wrong and how to prevent it from ever happening again. In the case of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying lockdowns, we're not seeing the same thing, and in fact most media outlets seem to want to forget the whole thing ever happened, even though it represented the most dramatic curtailing of American civil liberties in living memory. Matt Kibbe talks to David Zweig, author of “An Abundance of Caution: American Schools, the Virus, and a Story of Bad Decisions,” who argues that the media wants to hide its own culpability in pushing for lockdowns and censorship of dissenting ideas. Zweig, who considered himself broadly left-wing before the pandemic, was shocked at the persistent illogic of keeping schools closed in the face of evidence that children faced virtually no risk from the virus, and his ensuing investigation led him to question many of his preconceptions about the state of American journalism.

Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, came storming in this January with a mission to expose government waste, fraud, and abuse and to highlight up to $2 trillion that could be cut from the federal budget. One hundred days in, the department has made some impressive progress, but government spending remains as high as ever. Matt Kibbe sits down with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) to find out where we stand in the congressional budget process, as well as the progress of the Make America Healthy Again coalition and Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

At the Young Americans for Liberty conference in Washington, D.C., Matt Kibbe sits down with legendary journalist and educator John Stossel to talk about his long career bringing libertarianism to the masses. Stossel reflects on how the media landscape has changed, with decentralized platforms offering more opportunities to communicate without the fear of editorial censorship, and explains how his recent projects are bringing liberty into the classroom. He also laments the fact that for as long as he has been pointing out the benefits of free markets and personal liberty, many Americans are still not receptive to the ideas of freedom. Can Kibbe cheer him up with a dose of optimism? Watch to find out!

The second Trump administration has awakened Democrats to the dangers of executive power, but they have no one to blame but themselves. Matt Kibbe goes through the history of the expansion of executive authority, in which the presidency becomes more and more dominant over the other two branches of government. A lot of what we are now seeing can be traced to Barack Obama, who boasted that he could do what he wanted without Congress because he had a pen and a phone. Since then, there has been an arms race between the two parties to see how much they can get done with the presidency alone. It's a strategy that only harms the American people and our freedoms and will almost certainly come back to bite the very people who started it.

In a recent debate on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Douglas Murray chastised the host for platforming non-experts he claims are spreading dangerous misinformation. Matt Kibbe points out that not only has the expert class completely failed to earn the trust of the American people but that the democratization of knowledge is one of the best things about the internet and podcasting in general. The process of challenging established dogma is what leads to greater dialogue and the free exchange of ideas. This is not unlike the theories of the Austrian school of economics, which prioritizes the importance of individual action over mindless deference to so-called experts, who claim to know what's best for everyone else.

As the Trump Administration appears to double down on protectionist trade policies, many critics have taken a sneering, condescending attitude toward those who think that tariffs might just make America great again. Matt Kibbe sits down with economist Antony Davies to try to address these concerns with empathy and understanding, while at the same time demonstrating that high tariffs actually hurt American workers by making everything more expensive. There are good reasons to be dissatisfied with the state of America's economy, but raising taxes on consumers will only make things worse.

To celebrate the confirmation of Jay Bhattacharya as director of the NIH, this week's “Kibbe on Liberty” features unseen footage from Matt Kibbe's series “The Coverup,” in which Dr. Bhattacharya explains how he was demonized and attacked for his opposition to COVID lockdowns, as well as some greatest hits from Jay's previous appearances on the show.

Andrew For America talks about how education and economics can be (and often are) corrupted by the system of control or the type of "state" or “government” that a large group of people live under. A small group of people are always in control of everyone else, be it capitalism, democracy, socialism, whatever…and that small group of people end up dictating how everyone else in the society is “supposed to” live. Andrew plays clips from and reads pieces by Milton Friedman, Dr. Ha-Joon Chang, Matt Kibbe, Dr. Richard Wolff, Jordan Maxwell, Alec Zeck, and George Carlin to help illustrate his points.The song selections are the songs, "Firecracker," "I'll Be Fine, It's The World That's Not Right," and "Push the Button, Start The End" by the band Noise Republic (aka RPBLiK)Visit allegedlyrecords.com and check out all of the amazing punk rock artists!Visit soundcloud.com/andrewforamerica1984 to check out Andrew's music!Like and Follow The Politics & Punk Rock Podcast PLAYLIST on Spotify!!!Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Y4rumioeqvHfaUgRnRxsy...politicsandpunkrockpodcast.comhttps://linktr.ee/andrewforamericaWatch and learn about these awesome offers for your survival needs from former Afghanistan war veteran, police officer, and citizen journalist, Mr. Teddy Daniels:Operation Blackout Survival Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://internalblackout.com/?a=683&c=434&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠Famine Fighter Survival Food Supply: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foodforthesoul.co/?a=683&c=407&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FinalFamine Survival Food Growing Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://finalfoodprepper.com/?a=683&c=433&s1=⁠⁠⁠⁠Devils Dollar Currency Survival Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dbhtrkg.com/?a=683&c=468&s1=⁠

At the Mont Pelerin Society meeting in Mexico City, Matt Kibbe caught up with the tremendously successful entrepreneur Ricardo Salinas to talk about the battle for hearts and minds being waged between the collectivists and individualists who believe in personal freedom and responsibility. Salinas explains how he is using his business empire to expand opportunities for the Mexican people, particularly in offering educational alternatives to the state-run schools. They also talk about the dangers of central banking and the potential for Bitcoin to do an end run around government control of currency.

Following the recent dust-up over the continuing resolution that maintained Biden-era levels of spending, it's fair to ask whether the Trump administration is serious about cutting spending, reducing the national debt, and balancing the budget. The Department of Government Efficiency has identified hundreds of billions of dollars in wasteful spending, but Congress still has to act in order to actually make those cuts. Matt Kibbe is joined by Virginia state Delegate Nick Freitas (R) to talk about the Trump administration's diverse coalition and whether it can hold together long enough to enact Trump's agenda.

This Week's Guests: Matt Kibbe - The founder of Free the People Episode 352 Matt Kibbe is President at Free the People, an educational foundation using video storytelling to turn on the next generation to the values of personal liberty and peaceful cooperation. He is also co-founder and partner at Fight the Power Productions, a video and strategic communications company. Kibbe is the host of BlazeTV's Kibbe on Liberty, a popular podcast that insists that you think for yourself. He was senior advisor for a Rand Paul Presidential Super PAC in 2016, and later co-founded AlternativePAC to promote libertarian values. In 2004 Kibbe founded FreedomWorks, a national grassroots advocacy organization, and served as President until his departure in 2015. Steve Forbes said: “Kibbe has been to FreedomWorks what Steve Jobs was to Apple.” Newsweek pronounced Kibbe “one of the masterminds” of tea party politics. MSNBC's Keith Olbermann called Kibbe “The second worst person in the world.” Dubbed “the scribe” by the New York Daily News, Kibbe is the author of the #2 New York Times bestseller Don't Hurt People and Don't Take Their Stuff: A Libertarian Manifesto (HarperCollins 2014), and Hostile Takeover: Resisting Centralized Government's Stranglehold on America (HarperCollins 2012). He coauthored Give Us Liberty: A Tea Party Manifesto (HarperCollins 2010). Kibbe has appeared frequently on national television, including FOX News, HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, CNN, MSNBC, and PBS. Before launching FreedomWorks, Kibbe served as a congressional Chief of Staff and House Budget Committee Associate. He was also Budget Director for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Senior Economist for the RNC under Lee Atwater. Kibbe did graduate work in economics at George Mason University and received his B.A. in economics from Grove City College. He lives in Washington, DC with his awesome wife Terry, and their objectivist cats, Ragnar and Rearden. Kibbe is also a fanatical DeadHead, drinker of craft beer and whisky, and collector of obscure books on Austrian economics. "Rethink Production presents "Live From America Podcast" - a weekly show that combines political commentary with humor. Hosted by the comedy cellar owner Noam Dworman and producer Hatem Gabr, the show features expert guests discussing news, culture, and politics with a blend of knowledge and laughter. Follow Live From America YouTube @livefromamericapodcast twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmericapodcast@gmail.com Follow Hatem Twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter.com/noam_dworman #MATTKIBBE #FREETHEPEOPLE #Libertarian

In this special solo episode of “Kibbe on Liberty,” Matt Kibbe weighs in on Donald Trump's threat to primary Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) over his refusal to vote for the latest continuing resolution that maintains Biden-era levels of spending and funds all of the waste, fraud, and abuse that Elon Musk and the DOGE have uncovered. Kibbe recounts his time as a budget economist and explains why the budgeting process doesn't work as it's supposed to and how entrenched special interests are committed to keeping it that way. Massie is one of the few congressmen who understands that and who is willing to fight for the America First spending cuts that Trump campaigned on. He's absolutely the wrong target for the president's ire.

Nearly a century after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt spearheaded a sweeping set of economic policies known as the New Deal, the debate still rages over whether he was a hero or a villain. Defenders of the New Deal credit it with ending the Great Depression and pioneering a number of important social programs. Detractors claim it prolonged the Depression due to the reckless government spending demanded by Keynesian economics. Matt Kibbe sits down with George Selgin, author of "False Dawn," who argues that both of these viewpoints miss important details about the New Deal and its impact on the economy. In the first place, it was not particularly Keynesian in its approach to spending. Instead, it was Roosevelt's hostility toward private industry that delayed America's recovery for so long.

One of the benefits of America's federalist system is that individual states can experiment with different policies, allowing the rest of the country to see what works and what doesn't. New Hampshire has taken that idea and run with it, attempting to gather as many libertarians as possible in one place to create the freest state in the country. Matt Kibbe sits down with Eric Brakey, executive director of the Free State Project, to discuss why this effort is so important, how effective it has been, and why every libertarian, regardless of where they live, should be invested in what happens in New Hampshire, as it reflects the health of the movement and the prospects for expanding freedom in our lifetime.

NOBODY threatens Alex Stein's biological stepfather and gets away with it! Today, we discuss Dan Crenshaw bizarrely threatening to kill Tucker Carlson at the end of an interview. Joined in studio by Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French, we discuss Dan Crenshaw's fall from grace and react to Alex's best confrontations with the congressman. Following, we discuss Alex's latest trip to New York City where he got removed from multiple city councils. Finally, we break down the viral stories of the day, including the Joy Reid hotline and Luka Doncic's return to Dallas. Don't miss this episode of “Prime Time with Alex Stein”! Support Alex's new political action committee, Illegals for Trump, at https://illegalsfortrump.com.  Today's Sponsors:  PureHealth Get your health on track with PureHealth Research, offering 45 premium supplements for everything from boosting energy to supporting healthy blood sugar. All formulas are crafted with natural, non-GMO ingredients and backed by clinical research. Visit https://PureHealthResearch.com and use code ALEX for an exclusive 50% discount on your order, plus a 365-day money-back guarantee! 'The Coverup' Ep 4 In the latest episode of "The Coverup: Smoking Gun," Matt Kibbe and Dr. Richard Ebright trace the funding and corruption surrounding Anthony Fauci, from the anthrax scare to the creation of COVID-19. Watch this eye-opening documentary on BlazeTV, and get $30 off your subscription at https://faucicoverup.com/STEIN using code SMOKINGGUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What on earth is happening at CPAC? J6-er Jake Lang joins the show to discuss how he was denied entry at CPAC despite buying tickets. Was he ever given an explanation? Watch here to find out! Following, we are joined in studio by comedians Nathan Beeman and Reese Jefferies, who help Alex throw a baby shower for Ashley St. Clair's baby with Elon Musk as well as Tim Pool's newborn baby! After this, we react to Alex's newest viral clips, where he was kicked out of New York City Council (again) and where he debated college kids at LSU! Finally, comedians Reese and Nathan share their best roast jokes of Alex. Don't miss this episode of “Prime Time with Alex Stein”! Support Alex's new political action committee, Illegals for Trump, at https://illegalsfortrump.com.  Today's Sponsors:  PureHealth Get your health on track with PureHealth Research, offering 45 premium supplements for everything from boosting energy to supporting healthy blood sugar. All formulas are crafted with natural, non-GMO ingredients and backed by clinical research. Visit https://PureHealthResearch.com and use code ALEX for an exclusive 50% discount on your order, plus a 365-day money-back guarantee! 'The Coverup' Ep. 4 In the latest episode of "The Coverup: Smoking Gun," Matt Kibbe and Dr. Richard Ebright trace the funding and corruption surrounding Anthony Fauci, from the anthrax scare to the creation of COVID-19. Watch this eye-opening documentary on BlazeTV, releasing Thursday, and get $30 off your subscription at https://faucicoverup.com/STEIN using code SMOKINGGUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first month of the new Trump administration has been a whirlwind of activity, some good and some not so good. The chaos is causing large-scale freak-outs among the legacy media and Washington insiders, who don't know how to deal with this level of disruption. Matt Kibbe sits down with John Papola, founder and CEO of Emergent Order Foundation, to discuss the potential good that can come out of shaking the establishment out of its comfort zone. With Trump's trans-partisan coalition of antiauthoritarian voices, including former left-wing figures like RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, the administration is in a position to effect change in a way the swamp has never seen before.

Make America Healthy Again! RFK Jr. is officially President Trump's health and human services secretary, and he has a mission to keep Americans from eating seed oils and other dangerous chemicals. After this, we lament the divorce of Kanye West and Bianca Censori. What could have caused true love to die? Additionally, we have two fascinating guests in studio: Surtzy, a Venezuelan artist and poet, and Erik the Shaman! Surtzy discusses what it's like being a Hispanic artist, and Erik shows off his shaman skills! Don't miss this episode of “Prime Time with Alex Stein”! Support Alex's new political action committee “Illegals for Trump” at https://illegalsfortrump.com  Today's Sponsors:  PureHealth Get your health on track with PureHealth Research, offering 45 premium supplements for everything from boosting energy to supporting healthy blood sugar. All formulas are crafted with natural, non-GMO ingredients and backed by clinical research. Visit https://PureHealthResearch.com and use code ALEX for an exclusive 50% discount on your order, plus a 365-day money-back guarantee! The Coverup Ep 4 In the latest episode of "The Coverup: Smoking Gun," Matt Kibbe and Dr. Richard Ebright trace the funding and corruption surrounding Anthony Fauci, from the anthrax scare to the creation of COVID-19. Watch this eye-opening documentary on BlazeTV, releasing Thursday, and get $30 off your subscription at https://faucicoverup.com/STEIN using code "SMOKINGGUN." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Donald Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency ramp up their efforts to dismantle the federal Department of Education, its defenders are screaming that returning education to the states will destroy schooling in this country. Matt Kibbe is joined by pro wrestler and Knox County, Tennessee, Mayor Glenn Jacobs to debunk these nonsensical claims. From their shared love of the band Rush and the Austrian school of economics, Kibbe and Jacobs discuss the common-sense notions that underlie good economic and political thinking: the power of the individual, the virtue of not wasting taxpayer money on ineffective and corrupt programs, and the desperate need for reform in Washington's broken system. The only people who can oppose such obvious wisdom are the ones who have a financial stake in perpetuating institutions that serve legislators and bureaucrats rather than the people themselves.

What are the Dallas Mavericks doing?! Tonight, Alex explores the dumpster fire of an organization that traded away Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis! Joined in studio by Mavs superfan Debra Welch, we discuss how fans were kicked out of the game for chanting “Fire Nico Harrison” and the protest against current ownership. Additionally, we are also joined by Blaze contributor Logan Hall, who reviews Alex's video of him crashing an ICE protest to protect “big booty Latinas.” Finally, we react to trending stories of the day, including rapper Dank Demoss appearing on "The Breakfast Club" and requiring a couch sectional to sit on. Don't miss this episode of “Prime Time with Alex Stein”! Support Alex's new political action committee, Illegals for Trump, at https://illegalsfortrump.com.  NEW MONDAY SHOW! We have a new Monday show EXCLUSIVELY on BlazeTV.com that you can watch for only 99 CENTS (for the first month)! Go to https://blazetv.com/primetime and use code PRIMETIME99 to see our Monday show and other exclusive Blaze content that Big Tech CAN'T censor! Today's Sponsors:  FactorMeals Factor makes eating well easy with chef-made, dietitian-approved meals that are ready in just two minutes. With 40 weekly options tailored to your goals, including Keto and Protein-Plus meals, you can optimize your nutrition and feel great all year long. Visit https://FACTORMEALS.com/stein50off and use the code STEIN50OFF to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box! 'The Coverup' Ep 4 In the latest episode of "The Coverup," Matt Kibbe and Dr. Richard Ebright trace the funding and corruption surrounding Anthony Fauci, from the anthrax scare to the creation of COVID-19. Watch this eye-opening documentary on BlazeTV, releasing Thursday, and get $30 off your subscription at https://faucicoverup.com/STEIN using code SMOKINGGUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington Examiner senior writer David Harsanyi joins to break down Trump's historic press conference regarding the future of the Middle East. Glenn and Pat discuss some of the wasteful spending by USAID using your tax dollars. BlazeTV host of "Kibbe on Liberty" Matt Kibbe joins to discuss the fourth episode of "The Coverup," premiering this week, which exposes the money laundering and experimental gain-of-function research done by the recently pardoned Dr. Fauci.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are we going to see the end of the Department of Education? President Trump announced during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. plans to take over the Gaza Strip. Is that possible? Glenn explains what he thinks Trump's ultimate goal is. Washington Examiner senior writer David Harsanyi joins to break down Trump's historic press conference regarding the future of the Middle East. Glenn and Pat discuss some of the wasteful spending by USAID using your tax dollars. Why are illegal immigrants burning the flag of the country they wish to stay in and holding the flag of the country they don't want to go back to? BlazeTV host of "Kibbe on Liberty" Matt Kibbe joins to discuss the fourth episode of "The Coverup," premiering this week, which exposes the money laundering and experimental gain-of-function research done by the recently pardoned Dr. Fauci. Will anybody pay for orchestrating a deadly pandemic?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump has a plan for the Gaza Strip. USAID fraud is being uncovered around the clock, and Democrats are absolutely beside themselves. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) defends Big Pharma to the bitter end as Robert Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard advance out of committee toward confirmation. When Harry met Sally in a Super Bowl ad. Gitmo receives illegal alien prisoners! Is an American governor harboring an illegal alien? Kash Patel ready to release files and release names if he's confirmed as director of the FBI. Who is more enraging, Rep. Jasmine Crockett or Stephen A. Smith? Blaze TV host Matt Kibbe stops by to offer a libertarian's perspective on the Donald Trump presidency. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 01:35 Trump Wants Gaza Strip 02:53 U.S. Will Take Over Gaza Strip 06:18 Will the Palestinians Return to Gaza? 18:40 Trump Explains USAID Fraud 23:33 USAID Workers are Upset 24:16 Democrats Denied Access to USAID Office 27:49 Elizabeth Warren Defends Big Pharma 31:47 Chewing the Fat  53:32 Gifts from Mexico 55:29 White House Confirms GITMO Flights 59:42 NJ Governor Hides Illegals in Home 1:05:15 Senate to Vote on Tulsi & RFK Jr. 1:05:30 Marsha Blackburn on FBI List 1:14:25 Jasmine Crockett is a Racist 1:17:06 Stephen A. Smith Explains Trump's DEI Firing 1:21:39 Matt Kibbe talks Fauci Crimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing revelations about the origins of COVID-19 woke America up to the dangers of bioweapons research. But if you thought viruses were scary, wait until you hear about directed-energy weapons. Matt Kibbe sits down with journalist Steve Baker to discuss his latest investigation into the military's use of sound and radio waves as weapons of war. It's bad enough to deploy such weapons against enemy combatants, but it's increasingly clear that the government has been illegally using this technology against American citizens, not just to harm them but to actually control their behavior and to provoke them into doing things they otherwise never would. It's the stuff of dystopian fiction, with one important difference: It actually exists.

Is populism a dirty word, the tool of strongmen and thugs to manipulate the public and amass unchecked power? Or is it simply a method of representing ideas in a way that appeals to the public? Matt Kibbe sits down with Gloria Alvarez, host of the “The Red Pill” radio program, to discuss whether the idea of libertarian populism is a contradiction in terms or the only way to advance freedom on a broad scale. The elections of Donald Trump in America and Javier Milei in Argentina show that there is a movement toward charismatic leaders promising lower taxes, less regulation, and smaller government. Does this mean that libertarian ideas are finally catching on, or is it just the rise of a right-wing backlash against the excesses of the political Left?

Matt Kibbe, host of TheBlaze TV's Kibbe On Liberty and from FreeThePeople.org, assesses the political and cultural divides in America and as we approach the beginning of a new presidential administration. It's not just Republican versus Democrat or pro- versus anti- Trump, there's a bigger question of authoritarianism versus liberty. * image courtesy of TheBlaze TV

The ideas that underlie the libertarian philosophy are ancient, descending from Aristotle and other philosophers. Yet even today, we still have to defend them against those who prefer coercion to cooperation. It therefore takes great patience and vigilance to keep up the fight and to continue to make progress toward human flourishing. Ron Manners, author of “The Impatient Libertarian,” sits down with Matt Kibbe to talk about his long life fighting for liberty, the time he spent studying under Friedrich Hayek and other luminaries, and the prospects for human freedom in the future.

The Make America Healthy Again movement is seeing a renewed interest in addressing chronic disease, obesity, and other health problems that plague Americans. But at the same time, the incompetence and dishonesty of the public health establishment during the COVID-19 pandemic have left people more skeptical of medical experts than ever. Matt Kibbe sits down with Dr. Joseph Marine, Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University, to talk about what needs to be done to restore the country's faith in good science as well as what we can expect from Trump nominees like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya as they take the reins of dysfunctional and corrupt agencies like the NIH and HHS.

Rampant inflation is making it harder for Americans to put food on the table and is one of the main drivers of the political dissatisfaction that led to Donald Trump's reelection. Yet, many economists remain bemused by the average worker's concern over rising prices. This is because many ivory tower academics are narrowly focused on their areas of study and have lost touch with the concerns of ordinary people. Matt Kibbe sits down with Lydia Mashburn Newman, managing director of monetary economics at the American Institute for Economic Research. to discuss how the Federal Reserve, coupled with reckless government spending, is the main contributor to inflation, and the need for someone like Ron Paul to go in and clean house.

The mismanagement and subsequent cover-up of the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the greatest scandals in American history, and it's crucial that those responsible are held accountable for their lies and deceptions. It's also imperative that we put safeguards in place to prevent such a thing from ever happening again. That is the task of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, chaired by Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio). The subcommittee has just released a 500-page report detailing its findings, and Rep. Wenstrup sits down with Matt Kibbe to go through those results and talks about criminal referrals for the culpable parties.

Donald Trump has signaled that the foreign policy of his second administration will put America first and avoid foreign entanglements. However, he has also leaned into his persona of international tough guy, ready to limit foreign trade with tariffs and quotas. Matt Kibbe sits down with Magatte Wade, director of the Center for African Prosperity, to discuss the need for the United States to work together with other nations to help create a wealthier, more prosperous future. This is not about handing out foreign aid or funding other countries' wars but about supporting the institutions that empower entrepreneurs and innovators to bring opportunity to the whole world.

Donald Trump won re-election in large part due to his promises to end the war in Ukraine and pursue an “America First” foreign policy. At the same time, some of his Cabinet picks have been troublingly hawkish. Matt Kibbe is joined by Dan Caldwell, senior adviser at Defense Priorities, and Reid Smith, vice president of foreign policy at Stand Together, to discuss what we can expect from the incoming Trump administration, how to correct some of Joe Biden's previous mistakes, and the importance of encouraging the president-elect in the right direction when it comes to war and military adventurism.

https://youtu.be/WoW-xZcJzy0 “At least 15 federal agencies knew from the beginning of the pandemic that EcoHealth Alliance and the Wuhan Institute of Virology were seeking federal funding in 2018 to create a virus genetically very similar if not identical to COVID-19,” said Ranking Member Paul. “Disturbingly, not one of these 15 agencies spoke up to warn us that the Wuhan Institute of Virology had been pitching this research.” - Dr. Paul Sends Letters to Fifteen Federal Agencies After Discovering Their Knowledge of Risky DEFUSE Project Matt Kibbe has done graduate work in economics at George Mason University and received his B.A. in economics from Grove City College. Website: Free the People The Coverup BlazeTV: Watch The Coverup Watch on X Watch on Rumble Watch on Odysee Watch on BitChute

As the Cabinet appointees within the incoming Trump administration take shape, there is cause for hope among libertarians, as well as some cause for concern. Matt Kibbe is joined by Keith Knight, managing editor at the Libertarian Institute and author of the book "Domestic Imperialism: Nine Reasons I Left Progressivism," to talk about why progressives and neoconservatives alike are so quick to agitate for foreign wars and why it's so important to keep hawks like Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo far from the levers of power.

“At least 15 federal agencies knew from the beginning of the pandemic that EcoHealth Alliance and the Wuhan Institute of Virology were seeking federal funding in 2018 to create a virus genetically very similar if not identical to COVID-19,” said Ranking Member Paul. “Disturbingly, not one of these 15 agencies spoke up to warn us that the Wuhan Institute of Virology had been pitching this research.” /// GUEST /// Matt Kibbe has done graduate work in economics at George Mason University and received his B.A. in economics from Grove City College. Website: https://freethepeople.org/ The Coverup BlazeTV: https://www.blazetv.com/series/71poNfD6H4OK-the-coverup /// Keith Knight /// Domestic Imperialism: Nine Reasons I Left Progressivism: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/domestic-imperialism-nine-reasons-i-left-progressivism/ The Voluntaryist Handbook: https://libertarianinstitute.org/books/voluntaryist-handbook/ Support the show, PayPal: KeithKnight590@gmail.com or Venmo: @Keith-Knight-34 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone:b BitChute: KeithKnightDontTreadOnAnyone https://www.bitchute.com/channel/keithknightdonttreadonanyone/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@keithknightdtoa

For the last four years, the media has persisted in characterizing January 6 protesters as a violent mob intent on overthrowing a legitimately elected government. However, many of the people now being prosecuted were innocent bystanders or journalists simply trying to cover the event. One such man is investigative journalist and BlazeTV contributor Steve Baker, who comes straight from the courthouse to talk to Matt Kibbe about how he was forced to enter a guilty plea for a crime he didn't commit and how his life has been turned upside down by a twisted justice system bent on locking him away. With the re-election of President Trump, there is now some hope that he and his fellow journalists can finally be liberated from these politically motivated prosecutions.

On this episode of “Kibbe on Liberty,” recorded the morning after Donald Trump's decisive victory, Matt Kibbe is joined by Jack Hunter, co-founder of BASEDPolitics, to analyze the election results. Both are cautiously optimistic about the prospects for important liberty-friendly policies, bolstered by the MAHA movement and an anti-authoritarian political realignment. Beginning with Trump's pledge to free Ross Ulbricht, Matt and Jack lay out a white-pilled wish list. Will a new Trump administration include Cabinet posts for Thomas Massie, RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, Mike Lee, and Vivek Ramaswamy? What about the waste-slashing ideas of Elon Musk and Ron Paul?

As trust in the government school system plummets, more and more parents are stepping up and taking a more active role in their children's educations. Now, those parents are representing a major voting bloc in the swing states, and they will have to decide which candidate will better support their rights. Matt Kibbe sits down with Corey DeAngelis, author of “The Parent Revolution,” to discuss how issues like school choice and parental rights will impact the election and whether the actions taken by administrators and teachers' unions during the pandemic will create blowback for Democrats.

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic and the disastrous lockdowns that accompanied it, we're still looking for answers on who to blame for the millions of deaths as well as the countless livelihoods destroyed. Since the corporate press has failed to do its job in holding government officials accountable, independent journalists have had to pick up the slack. Matt Kibbe sits down with Christian Britschgi, associate editor at Reason magazine, to discuss the role that Dr. Anthony Fauci played in funding the gain-of-function research that likely led to the release of the virus and then covering up his involvement to protect himself and his allies. While most people only learned who Fauci was in 2020, he has been a major player in researching bioweapons for decades.

As Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Asheville, North Carolina, and surrounding communities, it's been remarkable how ineffective FEMA and other government agencies have been at helping victims. More galling, government bureaucrats are actually impeding private efforts to offer aid to those in need. Matt Kibbe sits down with Amy LePore, co-founder of Dissident Media, who explains how the centralization of emergency services after 9/11 has led to an obstructive bureaucracy incapable of responding to the needs of citizens.

The COVID-19 pandemic gave government authoritarians the opportunity to exploit the public's fear to seize power. It was shocking to see how quickly many people were willing to abandon their principles for the promise of protection, but it's hardly the first time this has happened. Matt Kibbe sits down with Logan Albright, head writer at Free the People and author of "Freedom over Fear," to discuss the history of the politicians and bureaucrats using the rhetoric of fear to consolidate their own power and strip the citizens of their civil liberties. From xenophobia during war, to FDR's economic fascism during the Great Depression, to surrendering privacy in the name of anti-terrorism, to moral panics about the corruption of children, both the political Left and Right will take any chance to scare us as long as we keep letting them. Pick up your copy of “Freedom Over Fear” here: https://a.co/d/6DrdFXX

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed a number of troubling truths about the role the pharmaceutical industry plays in shaping public policy and the financial incentives that politicians and bureaucrats have to push certain medical interventions onto unsuspecting citizens. Matt Kibbe sits down with Sharyl Attkisson, author of "Follow the Science," to discuss the hidden connections between the medical-industrial complex and the regulators who have the power to force you to take an experimental vaccine whether you want to or not. It's impossible to have trust in the public health establishment as long as these blatant conflicts of interests exist and as long as there is no civil or criminal accountability for companies delivering products that have a high risk of causing permanent harm to those who use them.

Two days have passed since the debate between Trump and Harris, and Harris has yet to see a noticeable boost in her polling. On the other hand, Trump's polling appears to have risen regarding the economy. BlazeTV host of "Fearless" Jason Whitlock joins to discuss Miami Dolphins player Tyreek Hill's recent run-in with police and explains why Tyreek is not the victim in this scenario. Historian Neil Oliver joins to share what Americans should learn from the unrest that is happening in Europe. Glenn and Neil further go through the authoritarian direction Europe is taking, and soon, America will face the same fate. The Heartland Institute senior fellow Justin Haskins joins to announce his and Glenn's newest book, "Propaganda Wars: How the Global Elite Control What You See, Think, and Feel," which is available for pre-order now. Glenn and Justin also discuss the EU law that punishes companies for failing to comply with ESG policies. BlazeTV host of "Kibbe on Liberty" Matt Kibbe joins to discuss whether Tim Walz's COVID authoritarianism led to George Floyd's death.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins to discuss the absurd rules the judge overseeing Trump's hush-money trial allowed before the jurors entered deliberation, including allowing last-minute evidence in the final closing minutes and not printing the juror instructions. BlazeTV host Matt Kibbe of "Kibbe on Liberty" joins to discuss how Anthony Fauci's house of lies and cover-up is crashing down upon him. The Left is on a mission to remove multiple SCOTUS justices, including Samual Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, from any case involving Trump or elections. Glenn calls out the nonsense and also exposes the Left's true goal: to destroy our institutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Left is on a mission to remove multiple SCOTUS justices, including Samual Alito and Amy Coney Barrett, from any case involving Trump or elections. Glenn calls out the nonsense and also exposes the Left's true goal: to destroy our institutions. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins to discuss the absurd rules the judge overseeing Trump's hush-money trial allowed before the jurors entered deliberation, including allowing last-minute evidence in the final closing minutes and not printing the juror instructions. BlazeTV host Matt Kibbe of "Kibbe on Liberty" joins to discuss how Anthony Fauci's house of lies and cover-up is crashing down upon him. Glenn and Matt also discuss who the mastermind of the COVID-19 cover-up was and what consequences they may face. Glenn and Stu discuss the latest terrifying border crossing. Glenn discusses his new young adult novel, "Chasing Embers," and why it's relevant today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices