The Brian Nichols Show

Today, I am joined by Steve Horwitz! Steve is the Distinguished Professor of Free Enterprise in the Department of Economics at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Listen as Steve and I discuss a number of economic topics, starting with an in-depth discussion on minimum wage, universal basic income (UBI), automation, and artificial intelligence. Next, we discuss trade in the era of Trump, focusing specifically on the differences between “free-trade” vs “fair-trade” and the dangers of economic nationalism. We conclude today’s episode with a critique of democratic socialism while presenting a realistic libertarian alternative. "There's no secret free trader hiding deep in Trump. He is what he appears to be. There is no depth to Donald J. Trump." -Steve Horwitz More about Steve: Steve is also an Affiliated Senior Scholar at the Mercatus Center in Arlington, VA, and a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute of Canada. He is the author of three books, including most recently Hayek’s Modern Family: Classical Liberalism and the Evolution of Social Institutions. He has written extensively on Hayek and Austrian economics, monetary theory and history, and American economic history, and is a frequent guest on radio and cable TV programs. Steve also has roots to my home up in Northern New York, having started his career at back in 1989 in St. Lawrence University up in Canton, NY. Follow Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.horwitz Read Steve’s Work: https://www.cato-unbound.org/contributors/steven-horwitz & https://www.libertarianism.org/people/steven-horwitz. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I am joined by Keith Rubino! Keith is the Democratic Party candidate for the 118th Assembly District in Northern New York. He has a degree in communications from SUNY Oswego and he's been employed by A.R.C. Herkimer, Upstate Cerebral Palsy, and currently working at Central New York DSO to care for people with special disabilities. Yes, Keith a Democrat… a Bernie Sanders supporting Democrat at that! But that didn’t stop us from having an absolutely phenomenal discussion about the issues that New York State is facing. Listen as we discuss Keith’s support of democratic socialism (and my rebuttal), welfare, universal education, universal healthcare, and the value of putting people over party. This episode is the exact reason I started The Brian Nichols Show. Having Keith on allowed us to have an intelligent, respectful conversation despite our differences and actually have an opportunity to find some common ground. Learn More about Keith’s Campaign: https://voteforrubino.com/ Follow Keith on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RubinoforAssembly/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I am joined by Jeremy Kauffman! Jeremy is the founder and CEO of LBRY.io and recently joined the Board of Directors of The Free State Project. Listen as we start off our discussion by focusing on LBRY.io. LBRY.io is Jeremy’s New Hampshire-based blockchain company that produces and maintains a decentralized content sharing and publishing platform. We also touch on Jeremy’s previous venture, TopScore, which is a startup Jeremy founded that processes millions of dollars monthly in event and activity registrations. During the last half of the show, Jeremy and I discuss The Free State Project. The Free State Project is a mass migration of more than 20,000 people who have pledged to move to New Hampshire for liberty. By concentrating their numbers in a single state, their goal is to maximize their impact as activists, entrepreneurs, community builders, and thought leaders. Free Staters are neighborly, productive folks from all walks of life, of all ages, creeds, and colors, who are on a mission to prove that more liberty leads to more prosperity for everyone. Learn more about The Free State Project: https://www.fsp.org/join Learn more about LBRY and LBRY Fund: https://lbry.io & http://lbry.fund/ Sign up for the NH Liberty Forum (use special discount code NICHOLS10): https://nhlibertyforum.com/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by Elias Atienza. Elias is a fourth year history major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, who is an opinion writer for his school newspaper Mustang News. He interned at the Daily Caller News Foundation and YAF's National Journalism Center over the summer where he wrote primarily on politics and foreign policy. His writings have appeared in TheBlaze, Red Alert Politics section of Washington Examiner, Independent Journal Review, Daily Caller, The Libertarian Republic, and others. Listen as we discuss the news that Republican Senator Rand Paul broke ranks and endorsed Libertarian senatorial candidate in New Mexico, former Governor Gary Johnson. Later, we discuss Trump's foreign policy thus far in his first-term, and conclude by discussing the Kurdish Independence Movement. Follow Elias on Twitter: https://twitter.com/elias_atienza Learn more about the Kurdish Independence Movement: https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/17/state-of-kurdish-independence/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by the Executive Director of the Republican Liberty Caucus, Alexander Snitker! Libertarian Party versus the Republican Liberty Caucus... no, it's not a binary decision, but listen as Alex and I discuss the respective roles of the Libertarian Party and the RLC. We also tackle the question as to which organization is better at advancing liberty, the need for the Libertarian Party to take itself seriously, the issues with current LP leadership, and the vision of the RLC going forward, including their partnering with Young American's For Liberty's "Operation Win at the Door" campaign. Bio: Alexander Snitker is a United States Marine veteran and was first Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate from the State of Florida in 2010. Alex has served as the Florida regional coordinator for the 2012 Ron Paul campaign and as the State Ground Coordinator for the Adrian Wyllie for Governor 2014 campaign. Alex also was the chairman of the Restore American Liberty PAC, which was specifically created to support Gary Johnson’s 2016 campaign for President. He is also the President of the Liberty First Network, which is a liberty lobbying organization based in Florida that works in Tallahassee on positive liberty legislation and educates the citizens on the political process and how they can individually make an impact. Where to find Alex: -Website: http://alexandersnitker.com/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.snitker -Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexSnitker -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandersnitker/ Where to Find the RLC: -Website: http://rlc.org/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RepublicanLibertyCaucus -Twitter: https://twitter.com/@RLibertyCaucus -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/republican-liberty-caucus/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode first appeared on RedState.com's "The Right Side" podcast with Andrea Ruth and Kimberly Ross (http://www.therightside.us/episode-7-libertarian-in-a-binary-world-with-brian-nichols/) This week Brian Nichols of The Brian Nichols Show joins Andrea and Kim to discuss the many facets of libertarianism, including the growing number of pro-lifers among their ranks. Follow Brian on Twitter @BNicholsLiberty. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I’m joined by the Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, Alex Merced! God bless Alex for coming on my show after the past few days of controversy coming from LP National. Listen as Alex and I have a respectful, yet intense back-and-forth as we discussed the messaging coming from LP National about Austin Petersen and his candidacy for the GOP nomination in the Missouri GOP primary, the leadership and messaging coming from LP National leadership (especially from the Chairman, Nicholas Sarwark), and what the role of the LP will be going forward in our electoral and political discourse. Bio: Alex Merced is the Vice Chair Libertarian National Committee, replacing former Vice Chair, Arvin Vohra at this year’s Libertarian National Convention. Alex is an American author, blogger, marketing consultant, financial industry corporate trainer and Libertarian pundit. Alex is the host of his show, “The Alex Merced Cast” where he discusses Libertarian ideas such as individual liberty and free markets. Alex Merced is also the founder of online commentary website, LibertarianWingMedia.com. He has previously ran for Public Advocate of New York City in 2013, Senator of New York in 2016, and for NYC Comptroller in 2017. He is also the Senior Policy Adviser for the Larry Sharpe for New York Campaign. Alex Merced Social Links: Website: AlexMerced.com Facebook: facebook.com/AlexMercedforLNC Twitter: @AlexMerced Instagram: instagram.com/AlexMerced Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by founder and CEO of the 71 Republic, Matt Geiger! 71 Republic is one of the fastest-growing independent political news organizations in the country. Launched in June of 2017, 71 Republic features many different voices that span the political spectrum. Their work has been shared by Jordan Peterson, Glenn Beck, John McAfee, Austin Petersen, Silvio Schembri, and Lew Rockwell, amongst others. Today, 71 Republic publishes content from dozens of writers across the world and cover a diverse range of content, including political debates, breaking news, candidate interviews, cryptocurrency, economics, third-party news, and more. Their work seeks to disrupt the corporate media, allowing for independent reporting and honest, factual opinions to become mainstream once again. 71 Republic's staff is comprised almost entirely of the "next generation", with most of their writers aged between 13 and 21. The youth of the company provides a unique insight and intuition into today’s most pressing issues not displayed in mainstream media. You can find 71 Republic over at 71republic.com. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by the Editorial Director at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), Jeffrey A. Tucker! This thought provoking episode covers all the bases, as we discuss the rise of collectivism from the left and the right, Jordan Peterson and his role in advocating individualism and being an "Alt-right killer through education", the dynamic between immigration and the welfare state, Trump's economic nationalism, and predictions for 2024. Follow Jeffrey Tucker on Twitter: @jeffreyatucker Jeffrey Tucker is a former Director of Content for the Foundation for Economic Education, Editorial Director at the American Institute for Economic Research, columnist at Forbes, a managing partner of Vellum Capital, the founder of Liberty.me, Distinguished Honorary Member of Mises Brazil, economics adviser to FreeSociety.com, research fellow at the Acton Institute, policy adviser of the Heartland Institute, founder of the CryptoCurrency Conference, member of the editorial board of the Molinari Review, advisor to the blockchain application builder Factom, and author of five books, most recently Right-Wing Collectivism: The Other Threat to Liberty. He has written 150 introductions to books and more than ten thousand articles appearing in the scholarly and popular press. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by the National Manager of Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty, Hannah Cox! Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty (CCATDP) is a nationwide group of conservatives questioning whether capital punishment is consistent with conservative principles and values due to the system’s inefficiency, inequity, and inaccuracy. 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.” To learn more about CCATDP, go to www.conservativesconcerned.org. Follow Hannah on Twitter: @HannahCox7 Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by the host of MilLiberty and founder and executive director of The MilLiberty Initiative, Caleb Franz! Listen in for a fun-filled episode discussing his show, his new liberty-based non-profit, and more! Follow Caleb on Twitter: @CalebFranz & @MilLiberty Follow Caleb's non-profit : facebook.com/MilLibertyInitiative Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Libertarian Congressional Candidate Charles Hargrove, who is running for the 11th congressional district in New York. Listen as we discuss his candidacy, his experience as a radio communications leader, and the changing media landscape. You can learn more about Hargrove's campaign at http://hargroveforcongress.us/index.html. Follow Hargrove on Twitter: @CJHargrove_SI Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by conservative commentator, policy analyst and writer at the Heritage Foundation, former speechwriter for President George H. W. Bush, and National Tea Party movement co-founder and leader, Michael Johns! Johns, a conservative Republican leader and strong supporter of President Donald Trump, views the Tea Party movement and the election of Trump as a truly redefining moment in American politics and in the Republican Party. Listen as we discuss the founding of the Tea Party, the rise of Donald Trump, Johns' role as a leading voice in support of President Trump, taxes, tariffs, and more! Follow Michael Johns on Twitter: @michaeljohns Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by former St. Lawrence County Deputy County Administrator and current candidate for the 188th Assembly District in New York State- Philip Paige! Listen as we discuss Philip's experience across the campaign trail, the importance of being a genuine candidate based on principles, and his platform as a libertarian-Republican seeking the Republican nomination. You can follow Philip at: https://facebook.com/paigeforassembly/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​ On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show (BONUS EPISODE!), I am joined by the "Libertarian-in-Chief", Todd Hagopian! Todd is a libertarian activist, successful businessman, and has made it his goal to end the liberal fiscal policies of both major parties. Listen as we discuss the Libertarian Party, the greater libertarian movement, and the dig into the upcoming 2020 presidential election and who should lead the LP as the nominee. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm riding solo! Listen as I discuss the farm bill and explain why subsidies are bad. Then, listen as I discuss the passing of Charles Krauthammer and the importance of us treating others, despite political differences, with love, compassion, and respect. Check out the WAL Episode Mentioned Here: https://wearelibertarians.com/audios/294-separation-of-immigrant-children-at-the-border/#respond Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I am joined by United States Marine Corps Veteran and former Georgian 7th Congressional District candidate Shane Hazel. Shane, a libertarian-Republican, and I discuss how those within the liberty movement can make real headway in seeking elected office, be it as a Libertarian, Republican, or other. Also, we chat about how we can reach out and educate others, young or old, to help advance liberty beyond traditional libertarian circles. You can find Shane on Twitter at @ShaneTHazel and on his website at https://www.shanehazel.com/. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I'm joined by the author of "Stay Away From The Libertarians!", Remso Martinez. Martinez is best known for his podcast, the "Remso Republic", and today we discuss his book, "Stay Away From The Libertarians!". Together, we discuss some key elements of his book; Why do people hate libertarians? Who are libertarians? Why have regular Americans been told to avoid libertarians and their ideas? Pre-order an autographed copy of "Stay Away From The Libertarians!": https://rwmartinez.com/book/ Follow Remso on social media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/RemsoRepublic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Remso101 Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode can originally be found over at Otters Talking Politics: https://politicalotters.libsyn.com/ep-46-interview-with-the-brian-nicholas-show "In a Special Episode John is joined by Brian Nichols of the Brian Nichols Show, a libertarian leaning podcast with the goal of educating, enlightening, and informing. Follow Brian on Twitter @BNicholsLiberty & Facebook Listen to The Brian Nichols Show on all major platforms as well as: briannichols.fireside.fm" Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode can originally found at The Jordan A. Brown Show (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jordan-brown/the-egora-with-jordan-a-brown/e/54295460) Follow Jordan on Twitter @thejabrown Interested in a "Don't Hurt People, Don't Take People's Stuff" bumper sticker? Send inquires to [email protected]! "Brian Nichols--the Associate Editor with The Libertarian Republic and host of The Brian Nichols Show--joins me to discuss his journey through the political world and the liberty movement. We also talk about the core tenets of libertarianism and how Brian's show is bringing people from across the political spectrum together. Brian's Contact: Twitter: @BNicholsLiberty " Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, I'm joined by the "The Triggered Millennials"; an organization of Millennials who have grown up and have grown tired of suffering the constant attempts to deny a fundamental human right of protection to U.S. citizens: the Second Amendment. Representing The Triggered Millennials, I am joined by founders Mark Montessan (President) and Sam Schroll (Vice President), along with thier Executive Chief of Publications, Aidan Mattis. Together, we discuss their non-partisan, pro-self preservation message in an era of strong, anti-Second Amendment narratives. The Triggered Millennials can be found: Web- https://triggeredmillennials.org/ Twitter- @TriggeredWakeUp Facebook/Instagram- @theTriggeredMillennials Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by libertarian activist and 2020 LP Presidential hopeful, Adam Kokesh. Adam digs into his political and philosophical views as well as covers his ability to reach out to potential voters on a national stage with his message of dissolving the federal government. Adam also responds to questions from the audience, ranging from his differences with potential 2020 LP nominee/2016 LP vice presidential candidate Bill Weld to his ability to connect with voters who are outside of libertarian circles. You can find Adam on Twitter @AdamKokesh and on his website at https://kokeshforpresident.com. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, I'm running solo! With the topic of Net Neutrality back in the news due to the FCC announcing that Net Neutrality rules will expire in June, I thought it best to dig into the topic of net neutrality and explain the ins and outs of what it all means. Links: https://twitter.com/i/moments/941691917699567617 https://www.dailywire.com/news/24004/everything-you-need-know-about-why-net-neutrality-harry-khachatrian https://rare.us/rare-politics/issues/government-run-amok/so-called-net-neutrality-was-never-really-neutral/ https://www.wired.com/2013/07/we-need-to-stop-focusing-on-just-cable-companies-and-blame-local-government-for-dismal-broadband-competition/?mbid=social_twitter_onsiteshare http://thehill.com/opinion/technology/364305-the-fcc-is-doing-the-right-thing-in-returning-to-internet-openness https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-internet-is-free-again-1513297405 Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Libertarian Congressional Candidate Jacob Leddy, who is running for the 12th congressional district in Texas. Leddy, who originally hails from Indiana, is seeking to unseat current Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger, who has held the seat since 1996. Leddy will also face off against the Democratic candidate in Vanessa Adia. Learn more about Leddy's at www.readyforleddy.com and follow him on Twitter at @readyforleddy. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian was out Friday, so enjoy his guest appearance on We Are Libertarians. Chris Spangle and Brian Nichols discuss the ethics of Sean Hannity, ask if Starbucks is systemically racist, what will be the effect of the bombing in Syria, and we discover where your taxes went. Brian Nichols Show - https://briannichols.fireside.fm/ Chris Spangle Show - https://chrisspangleshow.fireside.fm/ We Are Libertarians - https://wearelibertarians.com/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by libertarian Jason Stapleton of the Jason Stapleton Program. I ask Jason what lessons the Libertarian Party can learn as it pertains to marketing an pubic relations, how individuals can reach out and spread liberty, and how the liberty movement can create converts in the coming years. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this weeks episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by the Washington Free Beacon's Stephen Gutowski to discuss common gun control arguments presented by the left. We dig into Stephen's excellent Google Doc covering common gun issues, as well as discuss the truth regarding guns in America. After I say goodbye to Stephen, I cover an article from The Washington Post entitled, "I used to think gun control was the answer. My research told me otherwise" and why helping to educate, enlighten, and informing those in the gun control camp is the best thing we can do to help create converts. Articles/Links Discussed: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/i-used-to-think-gun-control-was-the-answer-my-research-told-me-otherwise/2017/10/03/d33edca6-a851-11e7-92d1-58c702d2d975_story.html?utm_term=.d32c1f9b9bd7 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F8h2-3JR-J8Rg7dVHMhEm5kZ7pBhK98NlES_sFH7S_U/edit#slide=id.p https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/01/24/20-years-school-shootings-loom-large-public-imagination/1063337001/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​​Listen as Brian is joined by current New York State gubernatorial candidate Larry Sharpe. Questions from the audience are answered by Sharpe, ranging from gun control, education, environmental regulations, and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined by RedState.com senior contributor, Kimberly Ross. Kimberly, a conservative with "libertarian curious" ideals, joins Brian to discuss where her conservative beliefs mesh with libertarianism. Kimberly, a staunch pro-life advocate, discusses her views on the pro-life vs pro-choice debate as well as her evolving views regarding the death penalty. Brian and Kimberly also dig into a discussion regarding the War on Drugs, foreign policy, and conclude by looking ahead to the midterm elections (SPOILER WARNING: 2018 midterm predictions ahead!). Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined by the nephew of famed conservative author William F. Buckley, Jr and former United States Senator James L. Buckley and current Chairman pro tem of The Federalist Party of America, William "Bill" F. Buckley O'Reilly. Brian and Bill walk through the platform of the newly formed Federalist Party of America, discussing federalism, the Constitution, term limits, and more. Together, they discuss where libertarians and "federalists" can find common ground to help bring those principles to Washington D.C. (with the goal of shrinking the federal government and restoring power to the state and local governments). Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​Listen as Brian is joined by current United States Senatorial Candidate Austin Petersen. Questions from the audience are answered by Petersen, ranging from gun control, immigration, abortion, and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian digs into the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, including the push from those survivors push for gun control. In this episode, Brian breaks down the eerily similar parallels that exist between the likes of the modern gun control movement and the Prohibition movement of the early 20th century. While David Hogg, like Carry Nation, experienced traumatic moments in their lives, does that make them more credible in terms of their advocacy for taking away law-abiding citizen's rights? Do we ignore the potential unintended consequences of policy when we believe that the policy is moral, noble, virtuous, and just? Check out the PBS article discussed in today's episode here: http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/unintended-consequences/ Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined by current San Diego Libertarian Party Chair and candidate for the national Libertarian Party Chair, Alicia Dearn. Brian and Alicia discuss the goals for the LP if elected chair, including how to market to new libertarians outside of the current libertarian movement. Also discussed is the issues that stemmed from current LP vice chair, Arvin Vohra and how Alicia would have dealt with such a situation as chair. Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined with former White House/Congressional policy adviser and former FreedomWorks Vice President, Dean Clancy! Brian and Dean dig into the the latest budget deals, the Libertarian Party and promoting libertarian policy, and discuss how we can address the gun control issue after the latest public shooting. Is the Trump budget actually a fiscally conservative budget? Is it better to have a government controlled by one political party, or split control between two political parties? Is the Libertarian Party actually the best means to promote libertarian principles and to enact libertarian policy? And finally, how do gun rights activists win the debate with gun control advocates? Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is once again joined by Paul Riley. This week, Brian goes over the details of the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida and then leads to a lively, important, and engaging discussion with Paul regarding gun control, mental health issues, and masculinity. How do we prevent these types of shootings from happening in the future? Is it even possible to prevent these shootings? What is the role that mental health plays in mass shootings? Is it the guns fault, or the shooters? Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, host Brian Nichols digs into three stories from the week, ranging from Duluth, MN schools taking "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" out of school curriculum, to the infamous "Tide Pod Challenge" and NY lawmakers attempts to make the pods look "less edible", and finally to President Trump's latest proposal to hold a military parade to showcase the American military. Also, Brian teases his next guest at the end of the episode... Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Nichols is joined by John-Pierre Maeli and Brendan Noble to discuss intellectualism in politics, with a specific look at Ben Shapiro and Doctor Jordan Peterson. Is our modern political discourse void of intellectualism? Have we gotten past an intellectual society? We discuss all this and more! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Nichols is joined by Derek LaBarron and Paul Riley to have a constructive conversation about man-made climate change. Derek and Paul team up as man-made climate change believers to try and convince Brian that man is playing a crucial role in climate change, while Brian positions himself as a skeptic willing to have his mind changed based on the evidence provided. While not a "debate", this episode is sure to educate, enlighten, and inform! Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Nichols focuses on the latest controversy with Libertarian Party Vice Chair, Arvin Vohra, who is under fire in recent weeks for his statements appearing to promote pedophilia. Vohra has also faced backlash recently due to his comparing of veterans and school teachers to rapists. In today's episode, Nichols digs deeper into the Vohra controversy and gives his take on how the LP should address this commentary and how libertarianism can avoid controversies like this from happening in the future (and how we can convert some new libertarians along the way!). Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brian Nichols introduces The Brian Nichols Show, outlines the goals for the show, and covers FISA after Thursday's FISA 702 vote. The Brian Nichols Show is for libertarians, conservatives, Republicans, moderates, independents, and even those on the left, who are actively seeking a political news program that objectively covers the week's news to help educate, enlighten, and inform. Add the RSS Feed: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/rss Support The Brian Nichols Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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