Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas L Knapp

20 years ago, no one was talking about "misinformation." Thomas L. Knapp has an excellent breakdown of misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and newspeak. Change is scary for most of us. But for the people who are willing to play the role of the misfit, change brings the best opportunities within reach. Article of the Day: Being criticized is an inescapable part of becoming a better version of ourselves. James Walpole has marvelous advice on why we needn't defend ourselves to our critics--we just need to let our actions speak for us. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

The election cycle fervor is building with every passing day and it can be tough to keep things in perspective. Thomas L. Knapp reminds us that your vote is your voice, and that's all it is. The threat to free speech is growing throughout the world. Doug Casey says, now might be a good time to carefully analyze your relation to the State. Article of the Day: Constitution Day has come and gone but find the time to read Dan Sanchez's essay on the philosophy that framed the Constitution. You'll appreciate what we were given on a whole different level. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  Fifty Two Seven Alliance Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

Our current lack of economic stability has many of us wondering how to protect whatever money we have. Jeff Thomas tackles the question of how close your wealth should be. The housing shortage across the U.S. is a literal shortage. Joshua Polk says tiny homes can be big problem-solvers, if regulators will get out of the way. If gun control advocates wish to disarm the public, they'll have to ban the knowledge of how to make guns. Thomas L. Knapp says gun control is a call for returning to the Stone Age. It's easy enough to spot what's wrong with society today. J.B. Shurk shares some important lessons for those who will rebuild the Republic. Article of the Day: Hard to believe it was 4 years ago this week that the world went off the rails. Domenic Scarcella has a terrific essay that charts his growing skepticism of the covid narrative from the time the lockdowns began. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

The overload of information and issues competing for our attention can keep us from seeing what matters most. Barry Brownstein's latest Mindset Shift essay is a must read on breaking love's code. Power-seekers love emergencies that provide them with the cover they need to grab as much power as possible. Bruce Pardy reports that a judge in Canada has just ruled that the Canadian trucker convoy did not constitute a national emergency. Learning to sift fact from fiction in our news media requires a willingness to carefully scrutinize what they say. Michael Herman notes that most news coverage is slanted hard to the left, by default. School choice is a hot topic right now. Rachel Alexander Cambre suggests that we celebrate School Choice Week with a return to founding principles. Article of the Day: On the subject of school choice, Thomas L. Knapp correctly points out that, for this to happen, there must first be a separation of school and state. His latest essay clarifies the false 'choices' we're being offered. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

It's impossible to make an effective stand for liberty if you're running on enemy-driven thinking. Barry Brownstein explains how you can't find your innocence by hating others. The anniversary of Jan 6 has come and gone and politicians of all stripes have done their best to milk what they could from it. Michael Herman has some badly needed clarity for those who still cling to the "insurrection" narrative. Members of the ruling class are constantly looking for ways to consolidate their control over us. Thomas L. Knapp asks, what's in your wallet? The answer: Nothing reliable if CBDC supporters have their way. Why do so many people believe that institutional solutions are the only legitimate solutions? It's strange how we rarely hear about genuine problem-solvers. Article of the Day: The apocalyptic movie "Leave the World Behind" has left a lot of folks scratching their heads. Brandon Smith relates how Obama's weird new movie plays up America's extreme vulnerability to a cyber attack. Sponsors: Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Iron Sight Brewing Co. Quilt & Sew

The war for our children's minds takes many different forms. Annie Holmquist explains why we're better off choosing excellence than equitable mediocrity. For some reason, politicians are very threatened by the prospect of individuals like you and me having complete control over our own money. Thomas L. Knapp says the looming choice before us is whether government can control our money or it can't. The surest proof that government has grown beyond its usefulness in protecting our rights is the persecution of an Amish farmer who refuses to comply with USDA regulations. Patrick Carroll says there's something we can learn from this farmer's example. It's hard to know who and what to believe about the unprecedented wildfire destruction and death on Maui. One of the more disturbing stories beginning to emerge is that some authorities closed roads and trapped residents trying to escape. There's an important lesson here. Article of the Day: Ever wondered how totalitarians instill fear and restrict human rights? Scott Sturman has an excellent article on positive feedback loops and how they are used to expand totalitarian control. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward Quilt & Sew

We seem to be entering a new and unsettling period of American history. As Jeff Thomas puts it, we're approaching the point when all crimes are those against the state, and the rest of us have no rights. The FBI's killing of Provo, Utah resident Craig Robertson isn't exactly passing the sniff test. Was this killing a message from a highly politicized secret police force to anyone who might defy the regime? Before you answer, check out this analysis from @TimOnPoint. Not sure what to make of the ongoing Trump indictments? Thomas L. Knapp always has a thoughtful take that doesn't require choosing a side. He says, it's a bad idea to allow government to choose who we may or may not vote for. The myth of the Wild West is popular but wrong. Stephen W. Carlson notes that the not so wild West was actually marked by protection of property rights and order. Article of the Day: The best advice you'll hear all day goes something like this: Don't assume that experts know something you do not. Eric Hussey explains why the expert class is nothing special in terms of intelligence. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

Of all the businesses that are "too big to fail" in the eyes of the ruling class, banks rule the roost. Thomas L. Knapp offers a more realistic alternative: Banks should sell their services rather than gamble with your money. Understanding the Constitution isn't rocket science. Mike Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center offers 3 essentials to better understand what it is and what it isn't. Nowhere is our language becoming more distorted and and disconnected from reality than in the realm of transgender medical treatment. Milli Sands spells out the deceptive advertising used to sell "gender affirming surgery. " Here's the down and dirty details of what's going on in the nation's capitol. James Howard Kunstler shares his thoughts on the purple hour as Biden's reign draws to a close. Article of the Day: One of the greatest gifts we can give our children and grandchildren is the gift of family traditions. Cadence McManimon explains how to teach children to value tradition. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

Of all the businesses that are "too big to fail" in the eyes of the ruling class, banks rule the roost. Thomas L. Knapp offers a more realistic alternative: Banks should sell their services rather than gamble with your money. Understanding the Constitution isn't rocket science. Mike Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center offers 3 essentials to better understand what it is and what it isn't. Nowhere is our language becoming more distorted and and disconnected from reality than in the realm of transgender medical treatment. Milli Sands spells out the deceptive advertising used to sell "gender affirming surgery. " Here's the down and dirty details of what's going on in the nation's capitol. James Howard Kunstler shares his thoughts on the purple hour as Biden's reign draws to a close. Article of the Day: One of the greatest gifts we can give our children and grandchildren is the gift of family traditions. Cadence McManimon explains how to teach children to value tradition. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

What did you experience growing up that may be holding you back today? Dr. John C. Pulver joins me to talk about how to put things in perspective in a way that allow you to move forward with confidence. Here's a link to the Family Awareness Questionaire for his book "Growing Beyond Your Family of Origin Experience" Is covid making a comeback? James Howard Kunstler warns that a crisis of bad faith and sickness is happening at the same time as a vicious cycle of economy and finance. He advises that we maintain situational awareness. It sure feels like we're being marched into another war where anything less than a Toby Keith level of support puts one's patriotism in question. Thomas L. Knapp has a very solid take on what it means to oppose war without the obligatory disclaimers. Article of the Day: For the record, I don't want to send the government after my ideological adversaries. Having said that, Brandon Smith may have a point when he says that journalists attacking the film "The Sound of Freedom" probably should have their computer hard drives investigated. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

What did you experience growing up that may be holding you back today? Dr. John C. Pulver joins me to talk about how to put things in perspective in a way that allow you to move forward with confidence. Here's a link to the Family Awareness Questionaire for his book "Growing Beyond Your Family of Origin Experience" Is covid making a comeback? James Howard Kunstler warns that a crisis of bad faith and sickness is happening at the same time as a vicious cycle of economy and finance. He advises that we maintain situational awareness. It sure feels like we're being marched into another war where anything less than a Toby Keith level of support puts one's patriotism in question. Thomas L. Knapp has a very solid take on what it means to oppose war without the obligatory disclaimers. Article of the Day: For the record, I don't want to send the government after my ideological adversaries. Having said that, Brandon Smith may have a point when he says that journalists attacking the film "The Sound of Freedom" probably should have their computer hard drives investigated. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

It's like a bad gag from the Simpsons cartoon, but this time Mr. Burns isn't the one wanting to block the sun. Thomas L. Knapp weighs in on the latest trial balloon being floated by the Biden administration to address climate change. Peace seems to be in short supply currently but that doesn't mean we should consider it obsolete. Barry Brownstein explains why president Kennedy's 1963 "peace speech" still matters today. The trend toward diversity, inclusion and equity is making struggle sessions fashionable once again. Robert A. Bishop spells out how DIE training is modern Maoism seeking to punish thoughtcrime. Ready for a no-nonsense breakdown of what's going on? James Howard Kunstler says the blob is beginning to quiver and that's good news for the rest of us. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

It's like a bad gag from the Simpsons cartoon, but this time Mr. Burns isn't the one wanting to block the sun. Thomas L. Knapp weighs in on the latest trial balloon being floated by the Biden administration to address climate change. Peace seems to be in short supply currently but that doesn't mean we should consider it obsolete. Barry Brownstein explains why president Kennedy's 1963 "peace speech" still matters today. The trend toward diversity, inclusion and equity is making struggle sessions fashionable once again. Robert A. Bishop spells out how DIE training is modern Maoism seeking to punish thoughtcrime. Ready for a no-nonsense breakdown of what's going on? James Howard Kunstler says the blob is beginning to quiver and that's good news for the rest of us. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

Being a truthseeker requires an absolute commitment to questioning any and all narratives. Max Border has an excellent essay on media manipulators and how to slay their favorite forms of groupthink. All the talk about UFOs and extra-terrestrial craft is certainly raising some interesting possibilities. Thomas L. Knapp sums up the dilemma many of us face when he says, I want to believe but I trust no one (well, no one from the government, anyway). Serious about propaganda-proofing yourself? As Caitlin Johnstone explains, you must first understand why propaganda works. The Southern Poverty Law Center has once again released its updated list of "hate" and "extremist" groups. When you see who is on this year's list, you'll start to understand why the SPLC is nothing more than grifting alarmists. It's not often you hear the words "wisdom" and "hippies" in the same company. However, Paul Rosenberg's latest essay on the wisdom of the hippies is motivational in exactly the right way. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

Being a truthseeker requires an absolute commitment to questioning any and all narratives. Max Border has an excellent essay on media manipulators and how to slay their favorite forms of groupthink. All the talk about UFOs and extra-terrestrial craft is certainly raising some interesting possibilities. Thomas L. Knapp sums up the dilemma many of us face when he says, I want to believe but I trust no one (well, no one from the government, anyway). Serious about propaganda-proofing yourself? As Caitlin Johnstone explains, you must first understand why propaganda works. The Southern Poverty Law Center has once again released its updated list of "hate" and "extremist" groups. When you see who is on this year's list, you'll start to understand why the SPLC is nothing more than grifting alarmists. It's not often you hear the words "wisdom" and "hippies" in the same company. However, Paul Rosenberg's latest essay on the wisdom of the hippies is motivational in exactly the right way.Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

Hypothetically, if the federal government was filled with corruption, where's the best place to start addressing that problem? Matt Rowe says, start at the local level where your influence still matters. How can you know for sure your government is lying to you? J.B. Shurk says it's when your government accuses you of being a source of misinformation. The struggle for power that is currently underway is more than just a political battle. Charles Hugh Smith explains how it's also a psychological one and social defeat and depression are a huge part of how it impacts us. There's no denying that technology like AI is causing sweeping changes. Here's an interesting look at America's fastest-shrinking jobs and the services that are no longer required. On a related note, if you're feeling fearful about the growing presence of AI in our world, Thomas L. Knapp has some great advice on how he learned to relax and love the AI-pocalypse. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

Hypothetically, if the federal government was filled with corruption, where's the best place to start addressing that problem? Matt Rowe says, start at the local level where your influence still matters. How can you know for sure your government is lying to you? J.B. Shurk says it's when your government accuses you of being a source of misinformation. The struggle for power that is currently underway is more than just a political battle. Charles Hugh Smith explains how it's also a psychological one and social defeat and depression are a huge part of how it impacts us. There's no denying that technology like AI is causing sweeping changes. Here's an interesting look at America's fastest-shrinking jobs and the services that are no longer required. On a related note, if you're feeling fearful about the growing presence of AI in our world, Thomas L. Knapp has some great advice on how he learned to relax and love the AI-pocalypse. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

Pride month is getting more contentious each year and it's coming from all directions. Thomas L. Knapp recommends an approach that's based in caring less what others are doing and being a better person. If you're tempted to boycott woke corporations, that's your right. Kimberlee Josephson has a few things we might consider before jumping in with both feet. If you've taken to heart Solzhenitsyn's advice to "live not by the lie," you have your work cut out for you. Case in point, Brian Almon shares the story of a high school senior who is being punished through official channels for saying, "Guys are guys and girls are girls." Totalitarians cannot abide the existence of a higher moral authority than their own. John Green reminds us that we have no God-given rights without God. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward

Pride month is getting more contentious each year and it's coming from all directions. Thomas L. Knapp recommends an approach that's based in caring less what others are doing and being a better person. If you're tempted to boycott woke corporations, that's your right. Kimberlee Josephson has a few things we might consider before jumping in with both feet. If you've taken to heart Solzhenitsyn's advice to "live not by the lie," you have your work cut out for you. Case in point, Brian Almon shares the story of a high school senior who is being punished through official channels for saying, "Guys are guys and girls are girls." Totalitarians cannot abide the existence of a higher moral authority than their own. John Green reminds us that we have no God-given rights without God. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation Climbing Upward --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

It's a shame that Tucker Carlson didn't have a chance to respond to the Ray Epps puff piece aired by 60 Minutes on Sunday night. Sasha Stone does a commendable job of capturing what Tucker might have said. When Fox News fired its most popular host, it wasn't because he was doing a bad job. Quite the contrary, he was telling more truth than the network felt it could handle. The crusade to separate young minds from reality has been going on for a while now. Here's a column I wrote 7 years ago about how gender justice was testing our allegiance to reality. It's aged pretty well. The closer we get to the 2024 election the more clear our situation becomes. Thomas L. Knapp gets right to the point when he says, we can do better, or can we? If you haven't subscribed to Martin Geddes' Substack, you're missing out on some top-shelf thinking. His latest essay "The only sovereign in the village" brilliantly describes what happens when those we pay to be protectors turn into predators. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation

It's a shame that Tucker Carlson didn't have a chance to respond to the Ray Epps puff piece aired by 60 Minutes on Sunday night. Sasha Stone does a commendable job of capturing what Tucker might have said. When Fox News fired its most popular host, it wasn't because he was doing a bad job. Quite the contrary, he was telling more truth than the network felt it could handle. The crusade to separate young minds from reality has been going on for a while now. Here's a column I wrote 7 years ago about how gender justice was testing our allegiance to reality. It's aged pretty well. The closer we get to the 2024 election the more clear our situation becomes. Thomas L. Knapp gets right to the point when he says, we can do better, or can we? If you haven't subscribed to Martin Geddes' Substack, you're missing out on some top-shelf thinking. His latest essay "The only sovereign in the village" brilliantly describes what happens when those we pay to be protectors turn into predators. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

Pointing out what's wrong in the world is the easiest thing ever. Changing the world for the better takes real effort and Dan Sanchez suggests that improving yourself raises a standard for everyone around you. In a similar vein, Gary D. Barnett affirms that you can never reform the world but you can certainly reform yourself. The recent leaks regarding U.S. involvement in Ukraine have shown us some ugly truths. Thomas L. Knapp notes that one of the ugliest is that mainstream media is a tool of those in power and not a watchdog for the public. The speed with which U.S. media goes to work to vilify and smear whistleblowers is a pretty good indicator of how they are simply narrative managers for the political class. Jordan Schachtel says, if you want to be a whistleblower, you better support the 'current thing.' Wokeness is reaching a tipping point of sorts. And it's not necessarily a positive one for the woke. Jeffrey A. Tucker weighs in on what the Bud Light fiasco reveals about the ruling class. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation

Pointing out what's wrong in the world is the easiest thing ever. Changing the world for the better takes real effort and Dan Sanchez suggests that improving yourself raises a standard for everyone around you. In a similar vein, Gary D. Barnett affirms that you can never reform the world but you can certainly reform yourself. The recent leaks regarding U.S. involvement in Ukraine have shown us some ugly truths. Thomas L. Knapp notes that one of the ugliest is that mainstream media is a tool of those in power and not a watchdog for the public. The speed with which U.S. media goes to work to vilify and smear whistleblowers is a pretty good indicator of how they are simply narrative managers for the political class. Jordan Schachtel says, if you want to be a whistleblower, you better support the 'current thing.' Wokeness is reaching a tipping point of sorts. And it's not necessarily a positive one for the woke. Jeffrey A. Tucker weighs in on what the Bud Light fiasco reveals about the ruling class. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

Government shouldn't be shielding bankers from the consequences of their actions. Jacob Hornberger asks, why not let banks fail? Politicians are suggesting that the taxpayer-funded assistance being offered failing banks is somehow, "not a bailout." Thomas L. Knapp disagrees with that claim and makes the case that this is, in fact, a bailout. The greatest danger and opportunity of our current monetary crisis is that it will be used to implement a government-controlled digital currency. James Howard Kunstler describes our money troubles. Sorry if this sounds strident but the folks who pushed the Jan 6 narrative while carefully omitting crucial context that the security footage has provided, have crossed a line. Julie Kelly explains what the 'spill' of FBI secrets is revealing about our politicized system of justice. Some caught on quickly, others have yet to recognize that the face mask was more of a symbol of submission than a protection. D. Parker lays out why the masks are a metaphor for how the far left feels about freedom. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food  Bereli TMCP Nation

Government shouldn't be shielding bankers from the consequences of their actions. Jacob Hornberger asks, why not let banks fail? Politicians are suggesting that the taxpayer-funded assistance being offered failing banks is somehow, "not a bailout." Thomas L. Knapp disagrees with that claim and makes the case that this is, in fact, a bailout. The greatest danger and opportunity of our current monetary crisis is that it will be used to implement a government-controlled digital currency. James Howard Kunstler describes our money troubles. Sorry if this sounds strident but the folks who pushed the Jan 6 narrative while carefully omitting crucial context that the security footage has provided, have crossed a line. Julie Kelly explains what the 'spill' of FBI secrets is revealing about our politicized system of justice. Some caught on quickly, others have yet to recognize that the face mask was more of a symbol of submission than a protection. D. Parker lays out why the masks are a metaphor for how the far left feels about freedom. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli TMCP Nation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support

The weaponization of the US Dept. of Justice is pretty unsettling. Sarah Weaver joins me to talk about a pro-life pastor who was raided by the FBI, arrested and charged with obstructing access to an abortion clinic. Thankfully, a jury acquitted him last week. It's hard to tell is "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams is being sincere or facetious when he apologizes for being pro-jab. Robin Koerner uses Adams' experience to illustrate how the "unvaccinated" got it right. Politicians have a bad habit of using words that don't exactly convey their authentic meaning. Thomas L. Knapp explains how "constitutional carry" doesn't actually mean what most us think it means. The Marxist worldview has taken hold in a surprising number of our institutions. Annie Holmquist says children are the ticket out of this mindset. More and more, James Howard Kunstler's columns are like a high potency reality supplement for those of us who prefer life without sedation. His latest one on the war against us is worth the read. Sponsors: Monticello College Life Saving Food Bereli --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

A breakfast sausage is less packed with pork than the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Thomas L. Knapp explains how the latest version of the NDAA contains a Journalism Competition & Protection Act which will do the exact opposite of its title. Find yourself wondering why the left seems so intent on destroying free speech? Thomas DiLorenzo lays out why they must destroy free speech--or be destroyed themselves. Here's a topic that's going to make some people very uncomfortable. A new autopsy report reveals that 5 individuals who died suddenly were likely killed by the covid vaccine. It doesn't make you an anti-vaxxer to acknowledge this, it does, however, mean that you're not a reality denier. If you're a legit truthseeker, you have your work cut out for you. Joseph Gish wonders, are we living in a post-truth society? We are in the midst of a growing data war. And even though some folks are tempted to shrug it off, Russ White insists the data wars are as serious as the the ones with guns. It's interesting how much pressure there is, even on the political right, to treat questioners of the 2020 election as irrational kooks. Matthew Boose doesn't mince words. He says, yes, the 2020 election was stolen and we need to stop pretending otherwise. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

A breakfast sausage is less packed with pork than the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Thomas L. Knapp explains how the latest version of the NDAA contains a Journalism Competition & Protection Act which will do the exact opposite of its title. Find yourself wondering why the left seems so intent on destroying free speech? Thomas DiLorenzo lays out why they must destroy free speech--or be destroyed themselves. Here's a topic that's going to make some people very uncomfortable. A new autopsy report reveals that 5 individuals who died suddenly were likely killed by the covid vaccine. It doesn't make you an anti-vaxxer to acknowledge this, it does, however, mean that you're not a reality denier. If you're a legit truthseeker, you have your work cut out for you. Joseph Gish wonders, are we living in a post-truth society? We are in the midst of a growing data war. And even though some folks are tempted to shrug it off, Russ White insists the data wars are as serious as the the ones with guns. It's interesting how much pressure there is, even on the political right, to treat questioners of the 2020 election as irrational kooks. Matthew Boose doesn't mince words. He says, yes, the 2020 election was stolen and we need to stop pretending otherwise. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

What's the difference between free speech and a permissive platform? Thomas L. Knapp has an informative take on the matter and concludes that both of them are a good thing. It used to be that only conspiracy theorists believed that satan-worshipping pedophiles were at the top levels of politics and the entertainment industry. But it's looking more and more like the truth these days. Mark Judge explains how the left is quickly descending into nihilism and child pornography. Don't look now but mask mandates are back for members of America's armed forces. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty has a powerful warning about the evil of coerced medicine. Two members of Oathkeepers have been convicted by a D.C. jury of seditious conspiracy. Does that mean that Jan 6 was an insurrection? Jacob Hornberger says absolutely not. To hear social justice types tell it, marriage was an invention of the state. Anyone who has studied history knows that's not the case. Ryan McMaken recounts how the state seized control of marriage. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

What's the difference between free speech and a permissive platform? Thomas L. Knapp has an informative take on the matter and concludes that both of them are a good thing. It used to be that only conspiracy theorists believed that satan-worshipping pedophiles were at the top levels of politics and the entertainment industry. But it's looking more and more like the truth these days. Mark Judge explains how the left is quickly descending into nihilism and child pornography. Don't look now but mask mandates are back for members of America's armed forces. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty has a powerful warning about the evil of coerced medicine. Two members of Oathkeepers have been convicted by a D.C. jury of seditious conspiracy. Does that mean that Jan 6 was an insurrection? Jacob Hornberger says absolutely not. To hear social justice types tell it, marriage was an invention of the state. Anyone who has studied history knows that's not the case. Ryan McMaken recounts how the state seized control of marriage. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Don't be lulled into the sense that things have finally returned to normal. C.J. Hopkins says we're living in the new normal that was meant to move us further down the road to totalitarianism. The most serious gaslighting that's happening today is being directed at those of us who clearly recall how ugly the last 3 years have been. Todd Hayen explains how the guilty parties are working overtime to convince us that our concerns are much ado about nothing. Great teachers are a blessing to any society. Contrary to conventional wisdom, they can be found in settings other than government-run schools. Kerry McDonald has a great article on why former school teachers are finding success as education entrepreneurs. Many people justify outrageously big government as being necessary in order to care for the needy and downtrodden. But is that true? Joel Lim explores how government stacks up against private charity and says that it's no contest. For a full strength dose of reality--minus the sugar coating--few writers deliver like James Howard Kunstler. His take on the showdown slowdown vote counting is worth reading. Are third parties "spoiling" elections for the two major parties? Thomas L. Knapp makes a case for ranked choice voting as a way to show the two party system that it's not just 2% of voters who disagree with both of them. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

Don't be lulled into the sense that things have finally returned to normal. C.J. Hopkins says we're living in the new normal that was meant to move us further down the road to totalitarianism. The most serious gaslighting that's happening today is being directed at those of us who clearly recall how ugly the last 3 years have been. Todd Hayen explains how the guilty parties are working overtime to convince us that our concerns are much ado about nothing. Great teachers are a blessing to any society. Contrary to conventional wisdom, they can be found in settings other than government-run schools. Kerry McDonald has a great article on why former school teachers are finding success as education entrepreneurs. Many people justify outrageously big government as being necessary in order to care for the needy and downtrodden. But is that true? Joel Lim explores how government stacks up against private charity and says that it's no contest. For a full strength dose of reality--minus the sugar coating--few writers deliver like James Howard Kunstler. His take on the showdown slowdown vote counting is worth reading. Are third parties "spoiling" elections for the two major parties? Thomas L. Knapp makes a case for ranked choice voting as a way to show the two party system that it's not just 2% of voters who disagree with both of them. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

It's easy to get frustrated with the lack of objective reporting by many of our legacy media sources. Thomas L. Knapp has a timely reminder that, when it comes to journalism, objectivity and neutrality aren't the same thing. Over the years, I've been terribly guilty of arguing with strangers online just for the thrill of the battle. Now, I try to find more productive ways to spread light. Patrick Carroll has 7 ways to improve your online debates that take away the toxicity. The growing lust for control isn't just a problem stemming from the political left. As Max Borders explains, the great authoritarian arms race requires us to call out all authoritarianism wherever we encounter it. The challenges we face seem to be growing daily. J.B. Shurk has a powerful reminder for those of us who are awake and aware of what's going on: All it takes in one hero to be the catalyst for change. The list of things that are still legal is shrinking like a wool sweater in a clothes dryer on the high heat setting. Matt Keener suggests that we should fight back against our oppressors using memes and mockery, while they're still legal. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

It's easy to get frustrated with the lack of objective reporting by many of our legacy media sources. Thomas L. Knapp has a timely reminder that, when it comes to journalism, objectivity and neutrality aren't the same thing. Over the years, I've been terribly guilty of arguing with strangers online just for the thrill of the battle. Now, I try to find more productive ways to spread light. Patrick Carroll has 7 ways to improve your online debates that take away the toxicity. The growing lust for control isn't just a problem stemming from the political left. As Max Borders explains, the great authoritarian arms race requires us to call out all authoritarianism wherever we encounter it. The challenges we face seem to be growing daily. J.B. Shurk has a powerful reminder for those of us who are awake and aware of what's going on: All it takes in one hero to be the catalyst for change. The list of things that are still legal is shrinking like a wool sweater in a clothes dryer on the high heat setting. Matt Keener suggests that we should fight back against our oppressors using memes and mockery, while they're still legal. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

If your outlook is feeling a bit dulled by all the chaos around us, there's a simple solution to regain your focus. Isaac Morehouse explains the power of being in awe every day. Does your vote really make a difference? Before answering that question, take a look at Thomas L. Knapp's latest column titled: Should you even vote? He makes a solid case that an uninformed vote is worse than not voting. One of my biggest complaints about politics is the intense tribal mindset that comes along with it. Randall G. Holcombe has a great take on tribalism and electoral politics. Maybe you saw over the weekend the "60 Minutes" interview the president did where he stated that "the pandemic is over." Ryan McMaken says the pandemic may be over but the feds aren't giving up their emergency powers. It's disturbing how many people believe that whatever the mob wants, it should get. Kent McManigal sets the record straight on how liberty trumps the rule of the majority. The danger in living in a constant state of crisis is that when we're consumed by fear, we stop thinking. John and Nisha Whitehead explain how government propaganda leads to deceit, fear and mind control. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros

If your outlook is feeling a bit dulled by all the chaos around us, there's a simple solution to regain your focus. Isaac Morehouse explains the power of being in awe every day. Does your vote really make a difference? Before answering that question, take a look at Thomas L. Knapp's latest column titled: Should you even vote? He makes a solid case that an uninformed vote is worse than not voting. One of my biggest complaints about politics is the intense tribal mindset that comes along with it. Randall G. Holcombe has a great take on tribalism and electoral politics. Maybe you saw over the weekend the "60 Minutes" interview the president did where he stated that "the pandemic is over." Ryan McMaken says the pandemic may be over but the feds aren't giving up their emergency powers. It's disturbing how many people believe that whatever the mob wants, it should get. Kent McManigal sets the record straight on how liberty trumps the rule of the majority. The danger in living in a constant state of crisis is that when we're consumed by fear, we stop thinking. John and Nisha Whitehead explain how government propaganda leads to deceit, fear and mind control. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

If you were stout-hearted enough to endure the psychological pressures of the past two years, congratulations. However, Kit Knightly warns that the powers that be are bringing back covid and this time, they're trying to make it permanent. We all know people who operate in a permanent state of crisis. Unfortunately, our government seems to prefer that approach as well. Bonnie Kristian reminds us that not everything is a national emergency. If you need some moral clarity about how essential it is that we take our government's never-ending "state of emergency" off life support, this column from Thomas L. Knapp is a great place to start. If you're determined to live as a free individual, you may have some choices to make. The Good Citizen explains how one of those choices may be where in the world to relocate in a time of global dystopia. The solutions to our growing problems cannot be entirely political. Brian Parsons shares insight into the origin of the "Appeal to Heaven" flag and what it signified to America's founding generation. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food  Garage Door Pros 

If you were stout-hearted enough to endure the psychological pressures of the past two years, congratulations. However, Kit Knightly warns that the powers that be are bringing back covid and this time, they're trying to make it permanent. We all know people who operate in a permanent state of crisis. Unfortunately, our government seems to prefer that approach as well. Bonnie Kristian reminds us that not everything is a national emergency. If you need some moral clarity about how essential it is that we take our government's never-ending "state of emergency" off life support, this column from Thomas L. Knapp is a great place to start. If you're determined to live as a free individual, you may have some choices to make. The Good Citizen explains how one of those choices may be where in the world to relocate in a time of global dystopia. The solutions to our growing problems cannot be entirely political. Brian Parsons shares insight into the origin of the "Appeal to Heaven" flag and what it signified to America's founding generation. Sponsors: HSL Ammo Monticello College Life Saving Food Garage Door Pros --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

You've likely heard talk of the coming economic storm but did you realize how long it has been building? Dr. Brian C. Joondeph cuts through the hyperbole to lay out the reality of what is approaching. When I first heard that the U.S. Navy was training its recruits to create pronoun "safe spaces" I was sure it was a joke. Nope. As Andrea Widburg notes, in a crisis-ridden era, the Navy is, in fact, focusing on pronouns. Whether you know it or not, Julian Assange has done more to protect your remaining freedoms than all of the world's politicians combined. Thomas L. Knapp says, Assange should be freed but that's not nearly enough. Inflation is a fact of life for all of us right now. Danielle Butcher explains why high gas prices are a signal of more inflation to come. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

You've likely heard talk of the coming economic storm but did you realize how long it has been building? Dr. Brian C. Joondeph cuts through the hyperbole to lay out the reality of what is approaching. When I first heard that the U.S. Navy was training its recruits to create pronoun "safe spaces" I was sure it was a joke. Nope. As Andrea Widburg notes, in a crisis-ridden era, the Navy is, in fact, focusing on pronouns. Whether you know it or not, Julian Assange has done more to protect your remaining freedoms than all of the world's politicians combined. Thomas L. Knapp says, Assange should be freed but that's not nearly enough. Inflation is a fact of life for all of us right now. Danielle Butcher explains why high gas prices are a signal of more inflation to come. We're all learning as we go and, hopefully, learning from our earlier mistakes. Here's one of the best Twitter thread unrolls from someone who has kept track of the growing list of covid oddities. The connection between morality and freedom is well understood by those who have studied the principles and practices of liberty. Annie Holmquist says to gain more freedom, American morality must increase. It's easy to look at what happened in German society in the 1930s and to think that we are above embracing the kind of evil that overcame them. The truth of the matter is that we can all be evil and we're not so different from the Germans. Skeptics of the climate apocalypse have a point when they doubt that giving power & money to politicians will somehow change the environment. Dr. Donald Miller Jr. says climate science spawns serfdom. 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

Understanding the situation our nation finds itself in requires an awareness of the key turning points that placed us on our current path. Chris Sullivan spells out the key dates that helped destroy America. It takes a stout heart to follow the markets these days. As Dan Sanchez explains, markets must have their reckoning and ours is definitely underway. There are a lot of factors that have contributed to our current economic meltdown. Jeffrey A. Tucker explains how the lockdowns contributed to the crisis. The division in America is rapidly becoming irreconcilable. Is there a peaceful solution? Stephen H. Dawson wonders what it would look like if America split. The federal government seems very concerned about gig workers these days. Thomas L. Knapp points out that anti-gig worker politicians are not your friend when it comes to making a living. Do you know what it means to walk in your authority? Allan Stevo offers some powerful motivation to be diligent in your duty to yourself and your family. Congress seems to be under the spell of the "do something" siren song. Should they pass red flag legislation, John & Nisha Whitehead warn that it will put a target on the back of every American. 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

It sure would be nice if all the mask mandates were truly behind us. But it's clearly not. Jon Miltimore explains how the mask wars are back and the folks who pushed them before aren't letting it go. The calls for gun control always intensify following a high profile murderous crime like the Uvalde school shootings. Thomas L. Knapp has some highly relevant thoughts on car keys and gun control that perfectly illustrate the problem. Even when things go disastrously wrong, we can take comfort in the fact that it's only a temporary thing. But that hasn't happened with the covid response. Megan Mansell asks, when will our sense of security return? Memorial Day has come and gone but the significance of what cemeteries can teach us doesn't depend upon a holiday. Grace Bydalek says cemeteries remind us of the importance of religion. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

It sure would be nice if all the mask mandates were truly behind us. But it's clearly not. Jon Miltimore explains how the mask wars are back and the folks who pushed them before aren't letting it go. The calls for gun control always intensify following a high profile murderous crime like the Uvalde school shootings. Thomas L. Knapp has some highly relevant thoughts on car keys and gun control that perfectly illustrate the problem. Even when things go disastrously wrong, we can take comfort in the fact that it's only a temporary thing. But that hasn't happened with the covid response. Megan Mansell asks, when will our sense of security return? Memorial Day has come and gone but the significance of what cemeteries can teach us doesn't depend upon a holiday. Grace Bydalek says cemeteries remind us of the importance of religion. It's hard to overstate how powerful humor can be in helping us keep things in perspective. Annie Holmquist describes why laughter is the bane of tyrants and a legit tool to free us from mental tyranny. If our willingness to stand by as another person is abused or victimized is a test of our character, American society is flunking that test badly. Breason Jacak wonders, where are all the men? If you aren't familiar with the story of Sophie Scholl, it's one worth knowing. Jacob Hornberger recounts her heroism and asks whether the White Rose was right or wrong on patriotism. When you question the narrative, it really upsets some folks. Not because they're stupid and evil. Instead, as Caitlin Johnstone explains, it upsets them because they're not ready to hear the truth. 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

Conservatives may not be perfect but they generally try to play by the rules. Paul Rosenberg has a fascinating essay on how conservatives are neutralized and why they shouldn't wait for permission to do the right thing. A lot of politicians seem eager to use the atrocity in Buffalo, NY to justify greater wholesale controls over the public. Thomas L. Knapp says suppressing insane ideas doesn't stop insane conduct. Gun control advocates are working feverishly to take advantage of the fear, shock and anger that follows any highly publicized shooting. David Gillette and Lauren Frazier explain why gun control misses the mark and creates injustice. Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the current downward spiral of American society is the growing divide among the citizenry. Blaine L. Pardoe spells out what happens when you label half of the country racist. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

Conservatives may not be perfect but they generally try to play by the rules. Paul Rosenberg has a fascinating essay on how conservatives are neutralized and why they shouldn't wait for permission to do the right thing. A lot of politicians seem eager to use the atrocity in Buffalo, NY to justify greater wholesale controls over the public. Thomas L. Knapp says suppressing insane ideas doesn't stop insane conduct. Gun control advocates are working feverishly to take advantage of the fear, shock and anger that follows any highly publicized shooting. David Gillette and Lauren Frazier explain why gun control misses the mark and creates injustice. Perhaps the most disturbing aspect of the current downward spiral of American society is the growing divide among the citizenry. Blaine L. Pardoe spells out what happens when you label half of the country racist. For all the posturing from the president on down, no data supports the "threat of white supremacy" that's being blasted at us nonstop. Julie Kelly breaks down the current political exploitation. There's something incredibly liberating about not needing the approval of others. Jonathan Barnes makes the case for being a weirdo and spells out why eccentrics rule. When it comes to Orwellian manipulation of our language, the New York Times has once again raised the bar. Tyler Durden documents the NYT's latest twisting of reality regarding the Ukraine conflict. The more activists insist that LGBTQ indoctrination isn't taking place in our government schools, the more they also pushback against efforts to erect clear boundaries. Andrew Doyle has a great take on how to stop children from being indoctrinated. 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

The protests outside the homes of Supreme Court justices is illustrative of more than just society's attitudes on abortion. Thomas L. Knapp says it's also showing us that equality under the law isn't happening. Caleb Franz from the Profiles In Liberty podcast joins me to talk about the anniversary of Ben Franklin's iconic "join or die" cartoon that urged greater unity between the colonies. The growing baby formula shortage is causing real concern among those who are paying attention. Laura Rosen Cohen explains why the baby formula shortage is serious business. While we're on the subject of supply chain disruptions, Justin Hart reminds us that these shortages have a cause. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

The protests outside the homes of Supreme Court justices is illustrative of more than just society's attitudes on abortion. Thomas L. Knapp says it's also showing us that equality under the law isn't happening. Caleb Franz from the Profiles In Liberty podcast joins me to talk about the anniversary of Ben Franklin's iconic "join or die" cartoon that urged greater unity between the colonies. The growing baby formula shortage is causing real concern among those who are paying attention. Laura Rosen Cohen explains why the baby formula shortage is serious business. While we're on the subject of supply chain disruptions, Justin Hart reminds us that these shortages have a cause. Ready or not, we are likely to see some dramatic changes in monetary policy in the near future. Joakim Book laments that part of the problems is that nobody understands the monetary system. Before you believe anyone else either for or against the documentary "2000 Mules", you should consider watching the film yourself. Jonathan Mosely describes how many media fact-checkers are failing this simple test. If you think the housing crisis is bad right now, just wait until our friends in the political class step up to "fix" the problem. Mark C. Ross explores what happens when our housing bubble collapses. The latest $40 billion gift from Congress to Ukraine is just another symptom of a larger problem: The U.S. is actively trying to provoke Russia to attack NATO. Eric Peters wonders if Russia will be rising to the bait. 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

If you've been following the data that Pfizer grudgingly released, you know that some serious questions are being raised. Kit Knightly asks, do the Pfizer data dumps really mean anything? Here's another take on the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court. El Gato Malo says, it's time to Roe Roe Roe the court out of the business of determining societal mores and morality. When you hear people claiming that the overturn of Roe v. Wade spells the end of democracy, it's not true. Thomas L. Knapp explains why using "democracy" as an argument against overturning the case doesn't work. 2020 is a year that will be studied by historians for ages to come. Janet Levy maintains that the real black swan of 2020 wasn't the virus, it was the assault against small businesses. Sponsors: Dixie Chiropractic HSL Ammo Sewing & Quilting Center Monticello College Life Saving Food  The Heather Turner Team at Patriot Home Mortgage Govern Your Crypto

If you've been following the data that Pfizer grudgingly released, you know that some serious questions are being raised. Kit Knightly asks, do the Pfizer data dumps really mean anything? Here's another take on the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court. El Gato Malo says, it's time to Roe Roe Roe the court out of the business of determining societal mores and morality. When you hear people claiming that the overturn of Roe v. Wade spells the end of democracy, it's not true. Thomas L. Knapp explains why using "democracy" as an argument against overturning the case doesn't work. 2020 is a year that will be studied by historians for ages to come. Janet Levy maintains that the real black swan of 2020 wasn't the virus, it was the assault against small businesses. The substack of Margaret Anna Alice has been a great resource for wrongthinkers on Covid-related issues. Her latest essay is a dialogue with a curious injectee and it's a great example of how to help people see truth they might have missed. The antidote to the problem of growing oppression is to live as problem-solvers instead of outsourcing solutions to government. Kent McManigal advises to be the cure to the disease of government. One possible solution to the current labor shortage is for businesses to make themselves more attractive to employees. Dan Sanchez says employers may want to stop humiliating the help with mask requirements. It's not just free speech that's causing contention but an active crusade against the truth itself. Albin Sadar has a pretty solid breakdown of what the left hates most. 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

Sometimes it seems like each election cycle is simply a scheme to replace one set of bad rulers with another set of bad rulers. Jeff Deist outlines the problem with the wrong elites and why they need to be desanctified. When is the best time to get ready for adversity? Paul Rosenberg says it's before you find yourself in the midst of it. The only thing worse than democracy dying is when democracy lives and succeeds. Too harsh? Take a look at Joakim Book's latest: If You Vote, You Have No Right to Complain. Are you still noticing the coin shortage signs that started to appear at the beginning of Covid? Jeffrey A. Tucker explains the hows and whys of the Covidians and the coin shortage. The growing geopolitical unrest can seem overwhelming at times. That's when it's helpful to remember that every earthly conflict is based in a war that we almost never hear about--a spiritual war that has always existed. One of my favorite sources of timeless truths is The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. M.B. Matthews has a great take on how Screwtape comes to America. Once again, the FBI has put a highly contrived case of "anti-government extremism" before the American public, only to see their case fall flat before jurors. Roger Kimball explains why justice has been and will be a long time coming. Disney is getting a lot of publicity right now, and only some of it is favorable. Thomas L. Knapp delves into beauty and the culture war beast: how buycott beats boycott. How long should you continue to believe or trust the kinds of people who would lie to you over and over again. John Stossel recounts a number of stories that were covered up by big media and big tech and he wonders, where's the reckoning? 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