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Need a laugh? Let's be real... America needs one, giant, collective laugh right about now. Well, in order to laugh, we need something to laugh at, which is why Adam Nutter joined the show! Ha! See Adam? I can make jokes too! All kidding aside (until the episode, that is!), Adam is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast "Nerds With Words", which is a comedy podcast hosted by Adam and his associate, Neil Wood. Adam is a self-described libertarian, which prompted me to ask, "how can libertarians share libertarian ideas, yet still be funny/not overtly political?". What transpired is a nearly hour-long conversation of fun, good laughs, and some A+ content. I've been sitting on this episode for a few months, so I apologize in advance for some of the dated references. However, with today being July 4th, I thought this would be a great episode to share that will let you decompress from the intensity of the 24/7 news cycle. Enjoy! Find Adam Online- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamNutter Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/droptent/ Nerds with Words: https://droptent.com/nww/ & https://t.co/WJXKyHZaWN?amp=1 Sponsored By: We Are Libertarians Shop!: BREAKING: The We Are Libertarians Network now has a store for merch! Proudly display your We Are Libertarians spirit by rocking these awesome WAL-branded face masks, shirts, sweaters, hoodies, posters, coffee cups, magnets, tote bags, hats, and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I often mention that libertarians need to have folks we can point to in the private sector as examples of libertarian principles flourishing in action. Today's guest is just such a person, as today I am joined by the Chief Marketing Officer of TigerFitness.com and Owner/CEO of the fastest growing supplement company, MTS Nutrition, Marc Lobliner. Marc is a self-described "libertarian" but stated in viral tweet that said, "I’m not Trump’s base. Not even close. I just can’t ride with nearly everything the Democrat party stands for anymore. I wonder how many Independents are like me?" With that, I reached out to Marc to have him on the show to discuss just that: being politically independent/homeless outside of the traditional two-party system. Find Marc Online- Website: http://www.marclobliner.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lobliner Twitter: https://twitter.com/marclobliner Sponsored By: We Are Libertarians Shop!: BREAKING: The We Are Libertarians Network now has a store for merch! Proudly display your We Are Libertarians spirit by rocking these awesome WAL-branded face masks, shirts, sweaters, hoodies, posters, coffee cups, magnets, tote bags, hats, and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, folks! Brad Polumbo returns to the show this week, and what a perfect time for him to come back on, as one of Brad's main focuses (criminal justice reform) is leading the headlines across the nation in response to the George Floyd murder at the hands of the police. Brad joins the show to specifically focus on ending qualified immunity and ending no-knock raids, two proposals currently being considered by the House and Senate thanks to the work of Congressman Justin Amash and Senator Rand Paul, respectively. Brad and I conclude by looking at the Libertarian Party and what is holding Brad back, despite being a registered Libertarian, from considering the Libertarian Party seriously in the 2020 election. Find Brad Online: https://muckrack.com/brad-polumbo Find Brad on Twitter:Follow Brad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brad_polumbo Sponsored By: We Are Libertarians Shop!: BREAKING: The We Are Libertarians Network now has a store for merch! Proudly display your We Are Libertarians spirit by rocking these awesome WAL-branded face masks, shirts, sweaters, hoodies, posters, coffee cups, magnets, tote bags, hats, and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past three months have been an absolute whirlwind... COVID-19 Nationwide lockdowns Meat Shortages Skyrocketing Unemployment George Floyd's Murder Black Lives Matter Protests Nationwide But now it's time to put things in perspective. Now it's time to not only map out how these all connected, but how they are all caused by the actions (or inaction) at the behest of the state. To help outline this case, Matt Kibbe from Free the People and Kibbe on Liberty (BlazeTV) returns to the show to help outline how the state has been the root cause of nearly all the problems our country has had to grapple with over the past three months. Find Matt & Free the People Online- Free the People: https://freethepeople.org/ Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattkibbe Matt's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mkibbe Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattkibbe Find “How to Love Your Enemy: A Restorative Justice Story” on YouTube. https://youtu.be/N2zDQ4S4n7I Sponsored By: We Are Libertarians Shop!: BREAKING: The We Are Libertarians Network now has a store for merch! Proudly display your We Are Libertarians spirit by rocking these awesome WAL-branded face masks, shirts, sweaters, hoodies, posters, coffee cups, magnets, tote bags, hats, and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special returning guest joins us for the show this week, as I am once again joined by the host of "Wealth, Power, and Influence", Jason Stapleton. Jason joins the show to discuss the recent change he took in regards to the focus of his show. Instead of focusing on politics, Jason has made it a point to focus on advancing the principles that lead to true liberty. Later, Jason gives his perspective on the Libertarian Party nominating Dr. Jo Jorgensen as the presidential nominee, and offers some free advice to the party on how to reach the electorate in the November election. Find Jason Online: FollowJason.com Sponsored By: We Are Libertarians Shop!: BREAKING: The We Are Libertarians Network now has a store for merch! Proudly display your We Are Libertarians spirit by rocking these awesome WAL-branded face masks, shirts, sweaters, hoodies, posters, coffee cups, magnets, tote bags, hats, and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to imagine, but we're already almost to June! Isn't that wild? Feels like just yesterday we were in March... Well, though most of us have been locked down, time still moves forward, meaning we are one day closer to the 2020 Election! And with that, candidates are having to reach voters in different ways versus traditional door-knocking and shaking hands at parades, making podcasts a great forum for candidates to flesh out their ideas in a thoughtful and articulate manner. So, if you're running for office, be it as a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, etc... email me at [email protected] to discuss coming on the show! One such candidate is that of Elliott Scheirman, Libertarian congressional candidate against incumbent Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-2)! Listen as Elliott outlines his libertarian alternatives to that of Congressman Crenshaw and why he would be the best candidate to move liberty forward as representative from Texas' second congressional district. Find Elliott Online- Website: https://www.scheirmanforcongress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scheirmanforcongress Twitter: http://twitter.com/VoteScheirman Find my Interview with Dr. Jo Jorgensen: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/dr-jo-jorgensen Sponsored By: On the Run with Remso W. Martinez: How do you achieve maximum liberty in your lifetime? That's the question bestselling author, journalist, and filmmaker Remso W. Martinez wanted to learn, so he's bringing you on the journey to find out! From topics ranging from financial independence, spiritual discovery, to radical lifestyles and disruptive technologies, Remso brings you the gonzo insights he's known for as well as remarkable guests taking bold steps into a freer world. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alrighty, strap in. This is a marathon episode. First 10 minutes: I don't usually do this, but I took some time to start the show to give you a quick update in regards to the LNC Convention taking place virtually this weekend, especially when considering that the once-favored candidate to win the nomination (Congressman Justin Amash) has withdrew his name from consideration. Post LP Chat: Now for the meat and potatoes of the episode! Bill Ottman, CEO of Minds.com, joins the show to discuss the importance of freedom as it pertains to our use of social media, traditional media, publishers, and more! Oh, and he shot me over an awesome Verified badge on Minds.com, so that's legit. Oh, and on a final note, check out the BONUS episode I released where I interviewed LP POTUS candidate and LP activist Keenam Dunham ( https://briannichols.fireside.fm/keenan-dunham) Find Bill Online- Minds: https://www.minds.com/ottman/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30sz5GCgzZiQTjSpNEka0Q Joe Rogan Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJowz_-pj4U Sponsored By: On the Run with Remso W. Martinez: How do you achieve maximum liberty in your lifetime? That's the question bestselling author, journalist, and filmmaker Remso W. Martinez wanted to learn, so he's bringing you on the journey to find out! From topics ranging from financial independence, spiritual discovery, to radical lifestyles and disruptive technologies, Remso brings you the gonzo insights he's known for as well as remarkable guests taking bold steps into a freer world. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A nice bonus episode for you in addition to my episode with Bill Ottman (https://briannichols.fireside.fm/bill-ottman), as this weekend is the LNC Virtual Convention! Prior to the delegates picking their candidate, I wanted to make sure my conversation with Keenan aired so you can get to know a bit more about him, his candidacy, and his activism. Find Keenan Online- Website: https://www.dunham2020.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dunham2020/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KDunham4Peace Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special Sunday episode for you all, as today I'm joined by former Libertarian Presidential candidate and noted libertarian activist and entrepreneur Mark Whitney! Mark is president of TheLaw.net and the former host and producer of the popular podcast, "Late Nite Last Week". Today, Mark joins the show to discuss his recent candidacy for the Libertarian presidential nomination, his vision for the liberty movement, and how Libertarians can capture the political momentum as we head into the 2020 election. Find Mark Online- Website: https://www.markwhitney.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whitneycanwin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkWhitney2020 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwhitney2020 Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're outside of libertarian circles, I'm sure you've heard us use the expression "taxation is theft"... right? I'm right, aren't I? Also, I'm sure you've noticed that we have a guy in our movement running for president who wears a giant yellow and black hat that states, "TAXATION IS THEFT". Well guess what... ya'll are in for a treat, as that guy, one Mr. Dan "Taxation is Theft" Behrman, is joining us this week for another fun-filled episode! And with that, Dan joins me to not only discuss his candidacy and big yellow hat, but to focus specifically on Dan's primary mission: reaching folks from the Republican and Democratic parties and showing them the value of liberty. We also take some time to discuss Dan's platform, "The New American Dream", and then wrap things up by digging into the 2020 election and the prospects of growing the liberty movement. Find Dan Online- Website: https://behrman2020.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanForTexas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Behrman2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbehrman/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/taxationistheft Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Eric Larson returns to the show today, and with all that's going on in the life of a certain friend of his (cough Justin Amash cough), I thought it best to get an insider scoop into who the Congressman really is, focusing specifically on his libertarian credentials and his vision for the Libertarian Party and the greater liberty movement at large. Also, we dig into Eric's new podcast, "The Amash Files", and also do a quick update on life in the medical world, focusing specifically on life as a doctor who mainly deals with elective procedures. Find Dr. Larson online: https://twitter.com/EricLLarson Find "The Paradocs": http://theparadocs.com/, https://twitter.com/TheParadocsShow, and https://www.facebook.com/The-Paradocs-2103034463249509/ Find "The Amash Files": https://www.amashfiles.com/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in the final stretch now, folks, as we're quickly approaching the Libertarian Party National Convention (assuming it's still going on in some capacity, as scheduled), meaning if you're a delegate or an active member of the party, now is the time to really sharpen up on your candidates! And of course, being the kind soul that I am, I am making that process as easy as possible for you, as I am joined by yet another one of our fantastic Libertarian candidates, Sam Robb! I had the great fortune of meeting Sam while moderating the Libertarian POTUS Debate over on "The Exchange" (along with the other amazing candidates!), which prompted Sam and I connecting to have him on the show to get to know more about his candidacy, his path to liberty, and his vision for the Libertarian Party as we approach the May convention! Find Sam Online- Website: http://www.samrobb2020.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Samrobb2020/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2020Samrobb Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two episodes in one week! How about that!? Your second episode for the week features former Libertarian congressional candidate and current Los Angeles County Libertarian Party Chair, Angela McArdle! Angela has been busy out in LA despite the COVID-19 lockdown, as she is leading "Protest The Lockdown: Los Angeles, CA" on May 1! Listen as Angela and I discuss the planned protest in LA in response to the COVID-19 lockdown, the opportunity the liberty movement has during the pandemic to educate and inspire people and bring people into the movement, and then wrap things up by discussing the seemingly(?) inevitable Libertarian Party presidential contest: Justin Amash vs. Jacob Hornberger. Find Angela Online- Twitter: https://twitter.com/angela4congress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelamcardleldaforcongress Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How about this, a Wednesday episode! You guys are lucky, let me tell you what! Well, actually, I'm pretty lucky, as today I was once again joined by someone infinitely smarter than I am, as I was joined by Dr. Kyle Varner to discuss the medical response to COVID-19 and some of the innovations that have risen in response to the pandemic. Listen as we discuss some of the drugs leading the way to fight the coronavirus, the regulations that have held doctors back from properly treating their patients, and a look ahead to the future of medicine in a post-COVID world. Find Dr. Varner Online- Website: https://drvarner.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkylevarner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctor_varner Bio: Dr. Kyle Varner is a practicing hospitalist and expert in health care policy. In his upcoming book, White Coat Cartels, Dr. Varner uncovers the dark side of the US healthcare market. Dr. Varner passionately stands for freeing the market and advocates cash-based services and medical tourism as the prevailing alternatives to the compromised healthcare system we are faced with today. He is a highly sought-after writer and speaker, and has spoken at a number of conferences around the world. He shares his insider’s knowledge on the website DrVarner.com to give people the tools they need to take back control of their lives and start making informed decisions about their health. Sponsored By: Butcher Box: If you're a listener of The Brian Nichols Show, then you know that I like to talk about fitness and such. Sure, I like to lift things up and put things down to get big and strong, but the reality is that lifting weights is just half of the the equation needed to see results. What you put in your body is just as important as your workout, which is why I only eat meats from ButcherBox. Now, ButcherBox isn't paying me or sponsoring me to say this, but I feel so strongly about their product that I wanted to share my experience with you. ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free range organic chicken and heritage breed pork directly to your door. Think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America. And let me tell you, their meats are PHENOMENAL. Juicy chicken breasts, tender fillet, flavorful sirloin tips... ButcherBox makes it easy for you to get the highest quality meat delivered right to your door. Right now, listeners of The Brian Nichols Show can get get 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef for FREE added in EVERY box for the LIFE! Yes, you read that right... FOR LIFE! And let me tell you, I've had ButcherBox grass-fed ground beef and is absolutely delicious. Some of the best burgers I've ever had were from when I used ButcherBox ground beef. And guess what... using my link not only gets you free meat, but gets me free meat as well! It's a win-win! All you have to do is click the link or mail me at [email protected] to take advantage of this amazing deal! Great meats. 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef FREE FOR LIFE. Delivered right to your door. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As weeks go by with the economy stuck on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many economists are starting to sound the alarm that the impact of our economy screeching to a halt could cause as much, if not more longterm death and prolonged hardship than the virus itself. Dan J. Mitchell, a libertarian economist with a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University and founder for the Center for American Prosperity is amongst those economists raising his voice in concern. Mitchell joins The Brian Nichols Show today to discuss one of his more recent articles that discusses that very concern, titled, "The Temporary Tradeoff Between Health Outcomes and Economic Outcomes". Listen as we discuss his article and then dig deeper into the dangers of a stagnant economy as it pertains to both the economic and physical health of the nation and more! Find Dan Mitchell Online- Website: https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/danieljmitchell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanMitchellEconomist/ Dan's Article, "The Temporary Tradeoff Between Health Outcomes and Economic Outcomes": https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/the-temporary-tradeoff-between-health-outcomes-and-economic-outcomes/?fbclid=IwAR105jX2H2WTyekeTWBBKoGl3mopJcxIlBqWwygApha-zOq9sosMu2ZKLZc Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good friend Remso W. Martinez returns to the show today! Remso has been one of the most frequent guests on the show, but today, Remso joined to not only discuss all the happenings in the world, but to talk about his brand new show joining the We Are Libertarians Network! Starting in Summer 2020, Remso will be debuting his new show, "On the Run with Remso W. Martinez", which will take a look at the world through a different perspective. Listen as Remso outlines the vision for his new venture as well as digging into some current happenings, namely, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow Remso Online- At the Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/staff/remso-martinez/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyRemso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyRemso Remso's past appearances on The Brian Nichols Show: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&term=remso Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The race for the Libertarian Presidential nomination is heating up, and with that, so is my Libertarian Presidential interview series, as today I am joined by former Senator/Governor of Rhode Island and former Democratic Presidential candidate Lincoln Chafee! Governor Chafee joins the show to discuss his candidacy and why he feels he is the best person to carry the Libertarian message forward in the 2020 general election. Listen as Governor Chafee lists out his three most important issues, who might be his VP candidate if nominated, a look into some of his past votes, and what the a President Chafee's response to the COVID-19 outbreak would look like. Find Governor Chafee Online: Website: https://www.lincolnchafee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnForLiberty Twitter: https://twitter.com/LincolnChafee Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks! Bonus episode in store for you this week! I had the great fortune of joining our friends, Bird and Car, from the Friends Against Government podcast! Sadly, this week's episode is on more of a somber note, as I joined them to discuss the sad, infuriating, and ultimately confusing case of Duncan Lemp. 21-year-old Duncan Lemp was shot and killed in a predawn, no-knock raid performed by the Montgomery County (Maryland) Police Department. Please share today's episode with family and friends to help raise awareness of Duncan's story. Friends Against Government Podcast Show Notes: On this episode of the Friends Against Red Flag Laws and No Knock Raids, we discuss the assassination of 21-year-old Duncan Lemp during a no-knock raid in Montgomery County, Maryland, If you like what you hear, make sure to send us a retweet on Twitter and spread the good word of the FAGcast! --- Follow Brian on Twitter! Check out The Brian Nichols Show! Follow us on Twitter! @CarCampIt @birdarchist --- Support our friends! Merchandise Buy a liberty mug! Buy our shirt and sticker! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pandemic be damned, we have a show to do! Welcome back to my presidential candidate interview series, this week I am joined by Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Sorinne Ardeleanu. Sorinne is running to be both the "Commander in Chief and the ""Healer in Chief"" of America. Listen as I dig deeper into Sorinne's approach to politics, her appeal to love and healing, and why she would be the best face of the LP on Election Day 2020. Find Sorinne Ardeleanu Online- Website: https://www.sorinne2020.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sorinne2020?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sorinne2020/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay, no, we're not all going to die. But it certainly feels that way the way everyone has been reacting to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). What's even more wild is that just a few short weeks ago, the biggest news item was Biden, Bernie, and the Democrats! Amazing how quickly things can change, eh? Well, with so much in the news, there was no way I could break it down for you on my own, so I called in backup, as this week I am joined by the great Bird and Car from the Friends Against Government Podcast! These gents joined me on the show today to bring their own unique senses of wit and snark to help dissect what exactly is going on with this whole coronavirus pandemic (officially a pandemic!). Later, we take a step back into the world of politics and analyze the Democratic Primaries with Joe Biden seemingly taking the nomination by storm, having routed Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday (and the following week as well!) and to give our best guesses as to who the Democrats will nominate as their vice presidential candidate... Hillary? AOC?? NANCY PELOSI??? You'll have to listen to find out! Find Friends Against Government Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqT6kcwVFRSAQP8BUlH58?si=0aws7YRVRJ2NXTuB9g41EA Find Friends Against Government on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAGCAST Find Car on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carcampit Find Bird on Twitter: https://twitter.com/birdarchist Sponsored By: Butcher Box: If you're a listener of The Brian Nichols Show, then you know that I like to talk about fitness and such. Sure, I like to lift things up and put things down to get big and strong, but the reality is that lifting weights is just half of the the equation needed to see results. What you put in your body is just as important as your workout, which is why I only eat meats from ButcherBox. Now, ButcherBox isn't paying me or sponsoring me to say this, but I feel so strongly about their product that I wanted to share my experience with you. ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free range organic chicken and heritage breed pork directly to your door. Think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America. And let me tell you, their meats are PHENOMENAL. Juicy chicken breasts, tender fillet, flavorful sirloin tips... ButcherBox makes it easy for you to get the highest quality meat delivered right to your door. Right now, listeners of The Brian Nichols Show can get get 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef for FREE added in EVERY box for the LIFE! Yes, you read that right... FOR LIFE! And let me tell you, I've had ButcherBox grass-fed ground beef and is absolutely delicious. Some of the best burgers I've ever had were from when I used ButcherBox ground beef. And guess what... using my link not only gets you free meat, but gets me free meat as well! It's a win-win! All you have to do is click the link or mail me at [email protected] to take advantage of this amazing deal! Great meats. 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef FREE FOR LIFE. Delivered right to your door. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, folks! This week, we get to learn about making libertarianism happen in real life! I KNOW! This week I'm joined by the CEO of the Startup Societies Foundation, Joe McKinney! The Startup Societies Foundation is a non-profit that supports an ecosystem of entrepreneurs building libertarian micro-experiments. Today Joe and I focus on entrepreneurs putting liberty into practice, as we dig into a practical "how-to-guide" for entrepreneurs to build small libertarian experiments using Special Economic Zone frameworks, at low cost. Find the "How-to-Guide": https://www.amazon.com/Founding-Startup-Societies-Step-Guide-ebook/dp/B0831TJV7B/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=startup+societies&qid=1577457630&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 Find Startup Societies Foundation Online: https://www.startupsocieties.org/ Find Startup Societies Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startsocieties/ Find Startup Societies Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartSocieties Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing with my interview series with Libertarian Presidential Candidates, I am joined on the show this week by (as promised) Dr. Jo Jorgensen! Dr. Jo Jorgensen (Ph.D in Industrial/Organizational Psychology) was the Libertarian Party Vice-Presidential Nominee with Harry Browne in 1996 and is currently is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Clemson University. Dr. Jorgensen joins the show today to discuss her experience in Libertarain Party politics, her vision for the Libertarian Party and the liberty movement, and why she believe's she is the best person to lead the Libertarian Party towards success in the 2020 election. Find Dr. Jorgensen Online- Website: https://joj2020.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoJorgensen2020/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jo4liberty Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Clair returns to the show today to dissect the Libertarian Party POTUS and Chair races! Marc, who hails from California, had the chance to witness all of the candidates in action at the LP State Party convention earlier this month. So, I wanted Marc to join the show to breakdown what he witnessed as boots on the ground, meeting and seeing the candidates in action himself. Find Lions of Liberty Online: https://lionsofliberty.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lionsofliberty Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lionsofliberty Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, folks! I hope you all enjoyed last week's episode with Libertarian Party Presidential candidate Jacob Hornberger (I know I certainly did!). Keeping up with phenomenal guests, I am today joined by Ammo.com's Lead Writer and Chief Historian, Sam Jacobs! Sam joins the show today to discuss one of his recent article over at Ammo.com, titled "Deplatformed: How Big Tech Companies & Corporate America Subvert the Second Amendment". Sam, a self identified "Jacksonian-Conservative", takes a different approach to the tech censorship and deplatforming that has taken place in the past few years when compared to the traditional libertarian's perspective. Listen as Sam and I have a fun back-and-forth discussion where we volley our differing takes to one another, leaving the conversation on a solid ground of understanding each other's position, and more importantly, that we were able to find some, gasp, COMMON GROUND! Read Sam's Article: https://ammo.com/articles/deplatformed-big-tech-companies-subvert-second-amendment-social-media-guns Find Sam Online: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs Some More Awesome Articles!: https://ammo.com/articles/founding-fathers-quotes-central-banking-americas-economy https://ammo.com/articles/founding-fathers-quotes-second-amendment-guns-keep-and-bear-arms The Ammo.com Podcast: https://ammo.com/podcast Ammo.com's Twitter: twitter.com/ammodotcom/ Sam's Bio: Sam Jacobs grew up in Southern New England, probably the part of the country with the weakest gun culture. However, from a young age he believed firmly in the right of self defense and the right to keep and bear arms. This, coupled with 12 years of education in public schools and an argumentative nature, meant that he was frequently getting into debates with his teachers about the virtue of the Second Amendment. A precocious student of history and the Constitution, Jacobs became interested in both the practice of armed self defense throughout history as well as the philosophical underpinnings of the Second Amendment. Jacobs has an affinity for the individual and the common man against centralized forms of power and elites, whether they be in the government or the private sector. In particular, he is interested in the ways in which private companies work to subvert the legislative process and to undermine American freedoms outside of normal legal channels. He considers the resolution of how corporate power can hem in Constitutional freedoms to be the most pressing political question of our age. The private sector and the public sector are increasingly indistinguishable from one another, both because of behind-the-scenes corporate chicanery that undermines the legislative process and because private companies are rapidly becoming far more powerful than the federal government. Thus, it is more important than ever to both fight the incursion of private companies into our government and to become independent and self-reliant enough to make it difficult for private companies to hem in your rights. So Sam believes. Jacobs is the lead writer and chief historian with Ammo.com, and is the driving intellectual force behind the content in the Resistance Library. He is proud to see his work name-checked in places like Bloomberg, USA Today and National Review, but he is far more proud to see his work republished on websites like ZeroHedge, Lew Rockwell and Sons of Liberty Media. How many firearms does Sam own and what’s his everyday carry? That’s between him and the NSA. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 100 is here! Not only do we have a new intro song to debut, but we're also joined by and incredible guest! Today, I am joined by Libertarian Party presidential nominee/Mises Caucus endorsed candidate... the great Jacob Hornberger! Jacob joins the show to outlines how he would carry the libertarian message forward in the general election and why he would be the best choice to be that messenger. And as an aside... thank you to each of you amazing members of the audience. Without your love, support, and encouragement, Episode 100 would never have happened. Here's to the next 100 episodes of educating, enlightening, and informing! Bio: https://jacobforliberty.com/about-jacob-hornberger/ Website: https://jacobforliberty.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hornberger2020/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobforLiberty Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey folks! I hope you're all getting ready for episode 100! I know I am! In the meantime, I wanted to drop a bonus episode where I joined good friend, Fritz, on his amazing podcast, "FritzCast", which was ranked as one of the top libertarian podcasts of 2020 (https://blog.feedspot.com/libertarian_podcasts/)! Enjoy! And please go support FritzCast! In this episode I am joined by my good friend, Brian Nichols, of The Brian Nichols Show! get ready for a jam packed episode about podcasting, street journalism, libertarianism, laughs and more! You can follow Brian on Twitter: @BNicholsLiberty; find him on the WeAreLibertarians.com network, and his show is available on most podcast catchers! Follow Fritz on Twitter @ FritzQS On Facebook at facebook.com/thefritzcast Instagram @ fritzcast NEW Blog fritzcastdadabase.wordpress.com NOW on YouTube: Search FritzCast Podcast (www.youtube.com/channel/UCsi1fQb8k_M1UiGU33XTQ_w) Also available on iTunes, Spotify, GooglePlay, & Stitcher! Like the theme song? Check out: Let It Out by Jerrytown - itunes.apple.com/us/album/let-it-…0173?i=188710174 Want to contribute? Follow this link: www.patreon.com/posts/this-is-31267577 Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'll keep it short and sweet this week... today I'm joined by Joe Hauptmann, who is the former Chair of the Libertarian Party of Indiana and current campaign manager for Dr. Jo Jorgensen. Dr. Jo Jorgensen was the Libertarian Party Vice-Presidential Nominee with Harry Browne in 1996. She campaigned in 38 states and appeared as a Libertarian spokesperson on over 300 radio shows all across America. She regularly lit up the call-in boards, helping listeners discover the Libertarian Party and generating inquiries and new LP members. In 1992, she was the Libertarian Party’s candidate for South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District. After a statewide televised debate with her Democratic and Republican opponents, Dr Jorgensen’s debate performance was widely praised in the media, and the Greenville News referred to her as “a rose between two thorns”. Dr. Jo Jorgensen currently is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Clemson University. She holds a Ph.D in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Clemson 2002) and has taught full-time since 2006. She graduated in 1979 from Baylor University with a B.S. in Psychology and in 1980 from Southern Methodist University with an M.B.A. After earning her M.B.A., she put her education to work as a Marketing Representative for IBM. Relocating to Greenville, SC in 1983, she started her own software sales business.After taking a break to be a stay-at-home mom for her two children, she joined a software duplicating company as part owner, later taking over as president and full owner. She founded a business consulting company in 2002 and continues working with select clients. Dr. Jo Jorgensen is a Life Member of the Libertarian Party. She supported Ed Clark for president in 1980 and has been voting Libertarian ever since. She officially joined the Libertarian Party in 1983 and has served as Greenville County chair, state vice-chair, and national marketing director for the Libertarian Party. Find Dr. Jo Jorgensen Online- Website: https://joj2020.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoJorgensen2020/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jo4liberty Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to imagine, but we're just 10 months or so away from the 2020 election. Wild, isn't it? With the Democratic Debates seemingly taking the national conversation towards the brink of outright socialism, and Trump deciding whether or not to start World War III (I'm kidding of course... right?), it seems that most Americans are searching for a candidate that they can support that, well, isn't as crazy as everyone else. It's why candidates like Mike Bloomberg have essentially decided to spend a substantial fortune on trying to win the presidency, and why the Libertarian Party has an absolutely epic opportunity to win over some hearts and minds by being the adult in the room. But the real question for the Libertarian Party is, well, will the be the adults in the room? That's why I'm joined today by Elaine Joan, who is an independent campaign consultant and widely known political commentator, "Libertarian Redhead", who helps me break down some of the problems in Libertarian candidacies past, how Libertarian campaigns can catch on in the future, and which candidates seeking the Libertarian Party nomination can lead the LP to the most success in 2020 If you're considering running for elected office as a Libertarian, then please consider this as a complimentary consulting session between two seasoned political veterans (tips are appreciated in the form of shares, reviews, and Patreon support). Bio: Elaine Joan is an independent campaign consultant and political commentator; you may know her as Libertarian Redhead on Facebook and Twitter. She has previously been a Libertarian Party of Tennessee Executive Committee member. She has a track record for lobbying legislative issues like 3rd party ballot access, ending the death penalty, and civil asset forfeiture. In 2018 she took a position as the Data Director for Elect Liberty PAC during the midterm elections in New Mexico and she is currently working with Voice for America PAC in Indianapolis. Find Elaine Online: Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/libertarian.redhead Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertarianRed1 Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With commentators proclaiming that World War III is just around the corner due to increasing tensions between the United States and Iran, the United States' foreign policy is at the forefront of the national conversation. With conservative pundits like Ben Shapiro singing the praises of President Trump's more hawkish approach to the increasing tensions with Iran (which Shapiro has seemingly toned down in recent days), I thought it would be a great opportunity to have a former self-described "neocon" who ended up becoming a "foreign policy realist" on the show to discuss their own personal growth and change of mindset. Joining the show is Pratik Chougule. Chougule is a researcher at Boston College's Center for International Higher Education, where he is writing a book about American universities in the greater Middle East. He was previously an executive editor at The American Conservative and managing editor at The National Interest. During the 2016 election cycle, Chougule served as policy coordinator on the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. From 2008-2009, Chougule was a George W. Bush appointee at the State Department in the Office of the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. Chougule graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University and holds a JD from Yale Law School. Listen as Chougule discusses his take on foreign policy, his critiques of the traditional neocon/hawkish foreign policy, the rising tensions of Iran, and finally his perspective of where the world stands after the 2020 election with regards to foreign relations and policy. Support the We Are Libertarians Network Rebranding! -> https://www.paypal.me/wearelibertarians Find Chougule Online: https://pratikchougule.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjchougule Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pratik.chougule.96 Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 will certainly present its share of challenges. Among them being that of having tough discussions with our friends, family, coworkers, etc... on issues that are politically and emotionally charged. To start off the year, I wanted to take a second and go solo to discuss a phenomenal book I've been reading, "How to Have Impossible Conversation: A Very Practical Guide" by Peter Boghossian, where Boghossian outlines strategies to bring people who disagree into useful, productive engagement with one another. Discussed today are some tools I've used (unintentionally, at that!) from the book, and some real-life examples of me using them both in my personal life and on the show with folks who have vastly disagreements with your favorite host. And finally, as I mention at the close the show, if you're interested in sharing your story of utilizing some of these techniques yourself, email me at [email protected] or tag me on social media (@BNicholsLiberty both on Twitter and on Facebook). My conversation with Keith Rubino from March 2019: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/ask-a-democratic-socialist-with-keith-rubino Where to purchase "How to Have Impossible Conversation: A Very Practical Guide": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NL74KR2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 The Reason Podcast Episode mentioned: https://reason.com/podcast/how-to-have-impossible-conversations-in-terrible-times/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the final episode of the year, please enjoy my appearance on the "Friends Against Government" Podcast where we discuss impeachment, Dominick the Donkey, and more! (Originally aired on November 26, 2019 at https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PBC90D37PSE45) Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ho ho ho! It's the most wonderful time of the year, and with that, I'm riding solo this week as we wrap up a phenomenal 2019 and start looking ahead to 2020! Today, I read some of the awesome reviews you guys have posted for the show over on Apple Podcasts (and even take a suggestion from one of them!). Later, I cover some topics that ya'll wanted to hear about- The proposal to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and whether or not Justin Amash should consider taking on the role as "impeachment manager". This will be the last "new" episode of the year, with next week's episode being my appearance on the "Friends Against Government Podcast", where I enlighten Bird and Car about the classic Christmas song from Pennsylvania, "Dominick The Donkey". Oh, and we talk about politics and such, too. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminal justice reform is a topic that many members on the left and the right have started to agree on (much in thanks to libertarians for paving the way), but despite the progress, our criminal justice system still harms millions of non-violent offenders to this day. Today I am joined by Conner Drigotas to get his perspective on criminal justice reform, why it's so important for us to pay attention to criminal justice reform, and the very real human impact and harm that our current criminal justice system inflicts. Conner's Bio: Conner is the Director of Communications and Outreach for a nonprofit public interest law firm offering free legal services to those hurt by public-sector union officials. He is also an adjunct professor at Lehigh University where he teaches business communications. Prior to joining the his current firm, Conner managed local, state, and federal political campaigns, and worked in the financial industry developing financial strategies for at risk populations. Conner earned his MBA from Lehigh University and holds undergraduate degrees in Government & Law and Psychology from Lafayette College. A native Mainer, Conner enjoys the great outdoors and spends his free time hunting, camping, and fishing with his wife Danielle. Find Conner Online- Website: https://connerdrigotas.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDrigs44 Facebook: http://facebook.com/cddrigotas Instagram: http://instagram.com/drigs44 Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Usually we discuss politics here on The Brian Nichols Show, but in a few past episodes, we've focused on some other topics, like how to find happiness (with Tim Preuss) and living "Your Better Life" (with Gary Collins). Today, we're sticking with that theme, only this time, it's my appearance on someone else's show... Today is my appearance on Amazon best-selling author Gary Collin's podcast, the "Your Better Life Podcast"! Listen as I discuss my personal battle with obesity and my ultimately losing 180lbs! Gary's Appearance on The Brian Nichols Show: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/the-simple-life From Your Better Life Podcast (https://www.thesimplelifenow.com/e14/): Brian Nichols host, of The Brian Nichols Show, drops by for a chat. Brain shares how he lost 180 pounds and is now focused on being as healthy as he possibly can be. He has not only changed his health, but most importantly changed his life. Topics Discussed with Brian Nichols: -A bit about Brian -What is the Brian Nichols Show and what is it about -Brian’s childhood and how he became obese -Dealing with being overweight and the obstacles he faced -Brian’s wake up call that made him take action -Our broken healthcare system -How he lost 180 pounds -His shift in mindset outside of just losing the weight -Why taking charge of your life is the key to happiness -His new lease on life and his new direction -His advice for those fighting being overweight Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Yang is easily one of the most interesting candidates running for the Democratic Party nomination. His economic ideas have captivated his supporters, the "Yang Gang", leaving a nice portion of Americans arguing it's #TimeForYang. Today, I have Max Gulker from the American Institute for Economic Research return to the show to offer his expert analysis of Andrew Yang's economic policies, namely, his universal basic income proposal to give every American $1,000 a month. Find Max Online- Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxgAIER Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.aier.org/staff/max-gulker-phd Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At The Brian Nichols Show, my goal is to leave my audience educated, enlightened, and informed. For today's episode, I feel confident that each of you will finish the show feeling that all three of those boxes were checked, as I am joined by the one and only, Congressman Thomas Massie! Listen as Congressman Massie joins The Brian Nichols Show to discuss his entry into the liberty movement/politics, the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, and the sneaky manner in which the establishment snuck in an extension of the Patriot Act into the most recent continuing resolution passed through Congress. Find Congressman Massie Online- Website: https://massie.house.gov/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/repthomasmassie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThomasMassieforCongress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repthomasmassie/?hl=en Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have friends who are Elizabeth Warren fans, then this most definitely is the episode you should send their way, as today I am joined once again by Max Gulker from the American Institute for Economic Research! Max joins the show to help me break down Elizabeth Warrens tax plans (one of her many plans), her anti-billionaire rhetoric, he proposed wealth tax, and outline her plan to rule the American economy through the force of government regulatory agencies. Max's Article- "Elizabeth Warren and the Economics of Magical Thinking" https://www.aier.org/article/elizabeth-warren-and-the-economics-of-magical-thinking/ Find Max Online- Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxgAIER Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.aier.org/staff/max-gulker-phd Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Libertarian Party is the largest, pro-liberty political organization in the United States, yet the LP has never surpassed 3.5% in a nationwide election. So, what's the problem...? Is it the message, or the party? Well, my guest today believes that part of the problem is the party, which is why he's made it his goal to bring his private sector expertise to the LP and is seeking to be the next chairman of the Libertarian Party. Returning to The Brian Nichols Show is the "Libertarian-in-Chief", Todd Hagopian! Todd joined the show last year to discuss the Libertarian Party, the greater libertarian movement, and to dig into the upcoming 2020 presidential election and who should lead the LP as the nominee. This time, Todd joins the show to discuss his candidacy to be the next chairman of the LP, with his main goals being to professionalize the party, create consistent branding for the party, and to focus on winning targeted, local elections. Later, Todd answers questions from the audience, ranging from "What are some mistakes the LP has made, and what are some things they've done right?" to "How important is it for the LP to engage the youth vote, including the newest batch of voters in Gen Z?" As I wrap up the show, I give my take on Todd's candidacy (oh, and a special surprise, too!). And as a final ask, if you leave today's show inspired and want to take action within the Libertarian Party, make a small donation of $25 and sign up to become a member using my exclusive link! -> lp.org/briannicholsshow Todd's First Appearance on The Brian Nichols Show: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/28 Find Todd Online- Website: http://www.libertarianinchief.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToddHagopian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertarianInChief/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallibertarianinchief/ Email: [email protected] Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our old, exclusionary, geographically-based education system is not educating children the way it promises to. Parents have been fighting for the ability to get their kids into schools that don’t constantly fail them decade after decade, only to be denied by the public education establishment, and the various policies promoted by the school choice movement give parents autonomy over their children’s education. Joining The Brian Nichols Show today is Michael Torres from the Commonwealth Foundation. Michael is the Senior Communications Office over at the Commonwealth Foundation and joins the show to help dispel some myths regarding school choice and to speak to the value that school choice has in helping further our youths' education. Find the Commonwealth Foundation Online: https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CommonwealthFoundation Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/liberty4PA Find Michael Online: https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/about/detail/michael-torres Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindoftorres Sponsored By: Butcher Box: If you're a listener of The Brian Nichols Show, then you know that I like to talk about fitness and such. Sure, I like to lift things up and put things down to get big and strong, but the reality is that lifting weights is just half of the the equation needed to see results. What you put in your body is just as important as your workout, which is why I only eat meats from ButcherBox. Now, ButcherBox isn't paying me or sponsoring me to say this, but I feel so strongly about their product that I wanted to share my experience with you. ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free range organic chicken and heritage breed pork directly to your door. Think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America. And let me tell you, their meats are PHENOMENAL. Juicy chicken breasts, tender fillet, flavorful sirloin tips... ButcherBox makes it easy for you to get the highest quality meat delivered right to your door. Right now, listeners of The Brian Nichols Show can get get 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef for FREE added in EVERY box for the LIFE! Yes, you read that right... FOR LIFE! And let me tell you, I've had ButcherBox grass-fed ground beef and is absolutely delicious. Some of the best burgers I've ever had were from when I used ButcherBox ground beef. And guess what... using my link not only gets you free meat, but gets me free meat as well! It's a win-win! All you have to do is click the link or mail me at [email protected] to take advantage of this amazing deal! Great meats. 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef FREE FOR LIFE. Delivered right to your door. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2015, the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges held that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to license and recognize same-sex marriage per the Equal Protection Clause. While millions celebrated the decision (including libertarians), many social conservatives found the ruling to be an attack on state's rights and the institution of traditional marriage. Joining me on today's episode is a dear friend, Thomas K. C. Thomas is a law student, a former libertarian, and a proponent of reverting America back to the days pre-Obergfell to restore America's valuing of traditional marriage and traditional social values. Thomas also is a strong proponent against social progressivism. While Thomas and I disagree, we still ended up having a respectful conversation to best understand where the other side was coming from, undoubtedly leaving the audience educated, enlightened, and informed. Follow Thomas online: https://twitter.com/thomas_k_c https://libertarianpodcasts.com/ Sponsored By: Butcher Box: If you're a listener of The Brian Nichols Show, then you know that I like to talk about fitness and such. Sure, I like to lift things up and put things down to get big and strong, but the reality is that lifting weights is just half of the the equation needed to see results. What you put in your body is just as important as your workout, which is why I only eat meats from ButcherBox. Now, ButcherBox isn't paying me or sponsoring me to say this, but I feel so strongly about their product that I wanted to share my experience with you. ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free range organic chicken and heritage breed pork directly to your door. Think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America. And let me tell you, their meats are PHENOMENAL. Juicy chicken breasts, tender fillet, flavorful sirloin tips... ButcherBox makes it easy for you to get the highest quality meat delivered right to your door. Right now, listeners of The Brian Nichols Show can get get 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef for FREE added in EVERY box for the LIFE! Yes, you read that right... FOR LIFE! And let me tell you, I've had ButcherBox grass-fed ground beef and is absolutely delicious. Some of the best burgers I've ever had were from when I used ButcherBox ground beef. And guess what... using my link not only gets you free meat, but gets me free meat as well! It's a win-win! All you have to do is click the link or mail me at [email protected] to take advantage of this amazing deal! Great meats. 2lbs of grass-fed ground beef FREE FOR LIFE. Delivered right to your door. The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two men separated by time embark on parallel paths to succeed in the blood sport that is professional politics. In the aftermath of the 2016 election, a young political operative named Art Brown finds himself about to sit at the right hand of power in Washington D.C only to end up falling out of the insider-circles he spent years trying to find acceptance in. The other man would start his political path as one of the most progressive statesmen in the south, only to evolve into the villain of the civil rights movement- George C. Wallace. Filled with political intrigue and suspense that spans among generations, along with that classic gonzo humor Remso W. Martinez has become known for, “How to Succeed in Politics (and Other Forms of Devil Worship)” is a dark comedy that will force you to ask whether success at all costs is worth losing your humanity in the process. Today's episode features all that and more, as we are once again joined by Remso to discuss his newest book, "How to Succeed in Politics (and Other Forms of Devil Worship)"! Purchase an autographed "How to Succeed in Politics (and Other Forms of Devil Worship" using this exclusive link to Brian Nichols Show listeners (Makes a great stocking stuffer/gift!): https://rwmartinez.com/brian-nichols-listener-special/ **Remso's Past Appearances on The Brian Nichols Show- **20: Stay Away From The Libertarians! with Remso Martinez: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/25 37: Censorship Online Can Happen to You with Remso Martinez: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/social-media-censorship-of-libertarians-and-conservatives BONUS- The Weekly Standard is Dead So Who is Next on The Remso Martinez Experience: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/the-weekly-standard-is-dead-so-who-is-next-on-the-remso-martinez-experience Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that nobody knows how to make a pizza? Wait, you disagree? Okay, let's try this- Did you know there's not a single person on Earth who has the skills and knowledge to make something as deceptively simple as a cheese pizza? As a matter of fact, it takes millions of people, all with specialized skills – and what’s more, there are no central planners or people managing the process. So how do they do it? That's the premise of the new children's book, "Nobody Knows How to Make a Pizza" by Julie Borowski! Listen as Julie joins the show to discuss her book to the liberty-loving audience of The Brian Nichols Show! Buy Nobody Knows How to Make a Pizza: https://www.amazon.com/Nobody-Knows-How-Make-Pizza-ebook/dp/B07WCQWGWF Find Julie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulieBorowski Find Julie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieBorowski/ Find Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_borowski/ Find Julie on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/julieborowski Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to really "live free"? Well, guess what. Today's your lucky day. Today I'm joined by Carla Gericke from the Free State Project, which is a historic mass migration of more than 20,000 people who have pledged to move to New Hampshire for liberty. Today I wanted to have Carla join the show to talk more about the Free State Project, the work they've been doing, and how the prospects of liberty look for New Hampshire. We also dig into Carla's personal path to liberty, her activism, and her candidacy for NH Senate. Find the FSP: https://www.fsp.org/join Find Carla Online- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carla4NHSenate/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlagericke Personal blog: https://www.carlagericke.com/ Told You So Podcast: https://toldyouso.podbean.com/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been finding yourself questioning the narratives being promoted by those taking part in the Global Climate Strike? Did you raise and eyebrow when Greta Thunberg gave her captivating (and divisive) speech at the United Nations? Or perhaps have you found yourself feeling uneasy at the prospects of a "Green New Deal"? Well, look no further than today's episode, as I am joined by former Trump EPA transition team member and founder of JunkScience.com, Steve Milloy! Listen as Steve and I discuss climate change, popular narratives surrounding climate change, the Global Climate Strike, Greta Thunberg, and the hidden agenda of the Green New Deal. Bio: Steve Milloy is a recognized leader in the fight against junk science with more than 20 years of experience, and is credited with popularizing the term “junk science.” He is the founder and publisher of JunkScience.com, and an environmental and public health consultant. Milloy is a biostatistician and securities lawyer who has also been a registered securities principal, investment fund manager, non-profit executive, and a print/web columnist on science and business issues. Milloy has also authored over 600 articles/columns published in major newspapers/web sites, including the Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, FoxNews.com, Financial Times, National Post (Canada), USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Times, New York Post, New York Sun and other print and web outlets. Milloy was the co-founder and managing principal of Free Enterprise Action Fund (2004-2009), the first pro-free enterprise activist mutual fund, which merged with the Congressional Effect in July 2009. Find Steve Online- Website: https://junkscience.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/JunkScience Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I am joined by Libertarian 22-Year-Old Jake Gutowitz, who is running for county legislator in Nassau County! Listen as we discuss his political ambitions, he journey into politics, some key issues of his campaign, and where he thinks his generation (Generation Z) will end up in on the political landscape. Find Jake Online- Website: https://jake4nassau.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jake4Nassau Donate to Jake's Campaign: https://jake4nassau.org/donations Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like life is too stressful and far more complicated than it needs to be? Or do you feel like you're on a treadmill to nowhere, grinding in life each and everyday, thinking there is something wrong with yourself for feeling this way? Well, look no further than today's episode, as I am joined by a man who is an Amazon best selling author, simple living advocate and educator, nutrition and health expert, adjunct college professor, professional speaker, and greater of “The Simple Life"; Gary Collins. Gary spent almost a decade investigating our food, drug and health care systems, and has a unique perspective into what is making Americans obese, stressed out and ill. Today, Gary joins The Brian Nichols Show to discuss "Off The Grid" and "The Simple Life", which are his Best Selling book series’ on Amazon to share his story and help others in their pursuit of a better life. Listen as we discuss Gary's background, his own venture into living off the grid and enjoying the simple life, and his foolproof, three-step plan to personal success. Find Gary Online- Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimpleLifeNow Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/thesimplelifenow Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new series for The Brian Nichols Show, I am being joined by my sister, Sarah Nichols, as she heads "Off to College"! As she's a recent high school graduate, I wanted to pick Sarah's brain to see where she stands on a variety of issues (and to get a better idea as to where the rest of her generation stands as well). Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Mass Shooters Get the Death Penalty? Your first reaction is likely, "Well, yes. Duh". And if that was your reaction, no worries, it used to be my reaction, too. That is until I started to look at the death penalty differently, much in part thanks to today's guest- Hannah Cox, National Manager of Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty. Hannah first joined the show last year to discuss the mission and work over at CCATDP, which is a national network of conservative Republicans and Libertarians calling for a re-examination of the American system of capital punishment. Today, Hannah joins the show to discuss whether shooters should get the death penalty and to hear CCATDP's position on the Trump administration's resuming the practice of executing death row inmates for the first time in more than 15 years. Bio: Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty is a project of Equal Justice USA, a national, non-partisan, grassroots organization working to transform the justice system by promoting responses to violence that break cycles of trauma. “Conservative Republicans and Libertarians are increasingly looking at the facts and deciding that the death penalty must be ended,” says Hannah. "This is especially true for younger voters on the right who are often leading the way on criminal justice reform as we become increasingly aware of the risks of executing innocent people and the opportunity costs involved with this wasteful system.” Hannah's First Appearance on TBNS: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/34 To learn more about CCATDP, go to www.conservativesconcerned.org. Follow Hannah on Twitter: @HannahCox7 Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I dare say that most of us know folks within the libertarian movement who came from the more conservative side of things, heck, with yours truly being one of them. But those who ventured to libertarianism from the left are much fewer in our ranks, despite them sharing our many of our values. Today's guest is one of those unicorns who went from leftist to libertarian, and I wanted to have her on my show to discuss her conversion as she started going down the libertarian rabbit hole; the one and only Steffi Cole. Listen as Seffi talks about her path to libertarianism from the left, her involvement in libertarian politics and political campaigns (like Austin Petersen's US Senate campaign), and more! Bio: Steffi was born and raised in Michigan and "has been a passionate, hardworking nerd ever since she was little". After learning about economics and watching lots of videos about government in 2009, she found herself in the Tea Party movement. She became a huge fan of Ron Paul during his 2012 Presidential campaign. In 2017-2018, she volunteered doing social media, graphic design, and volunteer training for the Austin Petersen for US Senate campaign. She is currently a YouTuber, Brand Ambassador for 1776 United, and liberty promoter for products, people, and ideas. She is on a journey to learn as much as she can about history, government, and the Constitution! Find Steffi Online- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUzYj2fYBXkqGupVTbxwb1Q/about Twitter: https://twitter.com/steffi_cole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steffi_cole/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/93644217-steffi Sponsored By: The Libertarian Party: What's the best way to advance liberty? That's a question I get asked often. You can be an activist, an entrepreneur, a media personality, or politics. That's why I decided to become a member of the largest pro-liberty party in the United States, the Libertarian Party. I started my show with the goals to educate, enlighten, and inform, while also advancing the principles of liberty. The LP is the largest political party in America that, at its core principles, embraces the values of individual liberty, property rights, and non-aggression. The other two major parties have embraced tribal warfare versus principled debate. It's time we stop feeding the beast and put our money where out mouths are. That means putting petty bickering and nonsensical arguments aside and actually advancing liberty. The LP, like every political party, has its flaws. But instead of focusing on those flaws and tossing stones from the cheap seats, it's time we take personal responsibility (like we promote on a regular basis) and take some responsibility in making the LP the best it can be. Go to https://www.lp.org/briannicholsshow and become a member today, and join me in making the LP the very best it can be! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices