The We Are Libertarians Podcast Network

LKW: Gamers Try To Save Games As Developers Destroy Them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG2653861732.mp3

LKW: Games “Unlaunching”, Companies Collapsing, Censorship Expanding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG9420611845.mp3

Chris Spangle launches a new series exploring the foundational ideas behind libertarianism. In this episode, he outlines eight core principles—individualism, individual rights, spontaneous order, limited government, free markets, the virtue of production, the natural harmony of interests, and peace. Chris reflects on how these ideas shape a free society and wrestles with the tensions between liberty, the common good, and his Christian worldview.   ⁠https://youtu.be/K8VX7BW4UvY⁠   00:00 Welcome & Series Overview 01:00 Chris Spangle’s Background & Purpose 03:00 Why Libertarian Philosophy Matters 07:00 Rediscovering the Basics of Libertarianism 09:00 Core Ideas: Individualism Explained 13:00 Individual Rights & Natural Rights 17:00 Spontaneous Order & Hayek’s Insight 19:00 Limited Government & Checks on Power 22:00 Free Markets: Voluntary Exchange & Prosperity 23:30 The Virtue of Production & Property Rights 24:30 Harmony of Interests: Cooperation over Conflict 25:30 The Importance of Peace 27:30 The Power and Impact of These Principles 29:00 No Perfect Ideology: Wrestling with Libertarianism 31:00 Conclusion & Call to Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG3308856221.mp3

Chris Spangle returns to share why he’s been away and what’s next for the show. He opens up about fatherhood, intellectual shifts since the pandemic, and his desire to rethink libertarianism and faith in public. Chris also introduces two upcoming themes: the Foundations of Liberty series and reflections on personal formation. ⁠https://youtu.be/9OIPaHHnrjU⁠ 00:00 Show Returns & Life Update 02:00 Coping with Change & New Beginnings 04:00 Reflecting on Growth & Regrets 06:30 Speaking Up vs. Staying Quiet 09:00 Political Disillusionment and Evolving Beliefs 11:30 A New Direction for the Show 14:00 Exploring Foundations of Liberty 17:00 Faith, Family, and Personal Growth 19:30 Balancing Ambition and Family 21:00 Two Core Themes: Society & The Individual 22:30 Plans for Future Episodes & Listener Involvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG7681024236.mp3

Episode 403 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, and Zach Burcham are the voices. We are joined by Indiana Parks Alliance, Tom Hohman is the President and John Goss is the Vice President of Advocacy. They are both retired from DNR Leadership and now working to advocate for funding in the State Parks system. This year park services and staffing have been reduced due to lower reserve funds for the parks. Reports of lack of mowing, pools being closed, and even the elimination of paper maps. We talk about ways private groups can help solve the issue, and how user fees can bridge the gap. Lots of conversations about favorite parks and the impact they have on their communities. Everyone in Indiana is within an hour drive of an Indiana State Park. indianaparksalliance.org/ Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG6197009812.mp3

Episode 402 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are the voices. There is a confirmed case of rabies in Henry County as a bat has been found in Baker Park. Health department officials say you should leash your dogs, cats, and ferrets. Uno is coming to a casino near you, perhaps. Do you want a date night at an UNO party in Chicago or Los Angeles? IndyCar just had an interesting weekend in Iowa, but one driver might not be able to race in Toronto. Will Linus Lundqvist get his IndyCar career back on track? Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8909843181.mp3

Episode 401 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham talk with ARCA driver Presley Sorah. Presley is from nearby Cambridge City and will be racing later his month at Indianapolis Raceway Park on Brickyard Weekend. We learn how he put his deal together. Stories of his last two years in moving from iRacing into real racing. Last year his race in Indy ended in a mechanical failure. Bones expects a win. Presley has done everything from social media to spotting to tire changing to driving. His day job is a teacher at the local elementary school, when the weekend hits he gets in the car and heads to the races. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8458778968.mp3

Episode 400 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It’s a landmark episode! Celebrating 400 episodes, lots of reminiscing and a little bit of local news. Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Zach Burcham, Bones Harcourt, Chase Peyton, Forrest Plank, and Danny Morrell are the voices. July 4th preparations, Indiana’s new laws, Miles Turner is leaving the Pacers. Is Indiana getting an NHL expansion team? And so many memories of podcast past. Enjoy the walk down memory lane. Dakota obviously had nothing but time at the end Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG6871462784.mp3

Episode 399 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It’s an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. A $30,000 fireworks show is happening at Memorial Park, Jeremiah caught himself a Facebook ban. Lots of state news this week; Governor Braun made some big changes on the IEDC board including some major donors to his campaign. He also froze tuition at all Indiana universities for the next two years. Four years at IU Bloomington is 48, Purdue 40k. The Indiana DNR is eliminating State Park maps, saving $110,000 a year. Response has been mixed. The NBA season is over, it’s a disappointment for the Pacers fan. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG5249762815.mp3

Low Key WAL Gets Political Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG2092483749.mp3

I was honored to (and surprised) to be asked as a guest on Jacob Winograd’s show The LCI Green Room over at the Libertarian Christian Institute to talk about the “Grill Pill”—a mindset that’s all about stepping back from the chaos of national politics to focus on what really matters: faith, family, community, and yes, sometimes literally grilling. He and I unpack the emotional toll of constant political engagement, why many of us are disillusioned with activism, and how to reorder our lives around what God has actually called us to. We talk about libertarianism, Christian cultural engagement, and the dangers of making politics an idol. This one’s honest, raw, and full of hard-won wisdom. Hope it helps you recalibrate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG1475634177.mp3

Episode 398 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It’s an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. Today is Juneteenth, the federal holiday. We take a civics lesson to understand what it’s all about and how it ties into the civil war. Indiana is going to authorize tolling any interstate highway. An Indiana State Trooper has been arrested for trying to steal from an online retailer, paving bricks and bad decisions are involved. The Stanley Cup is making the rounds in Florida, hopefully it doesn’t get mixed up with the deadly Brightline train. Finally, the Pacers are still in the finals…And Alex Palou is driving the SOLO cup car at Road America. Pour one out for Toby Keith. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8997859851.mp3

Episode 397 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It’s an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, and Zach Burcham are your voices. Our guests are Brenda Grider, and Jeff & Cindy Cross who are board members of the New Castle cruise in. Every month from April to October the first Saturday is a community festival car show and parade with vendors, sponsors, and hundreds of spectators. They also have given away over 300 bicycles to youth in the community at the August event. We also have our weekly SR 3 Construction update, Indiana DOGE report, Tri High School has made a coaching change, and the Pacers are up 2 games to 1 in the NBA finals! Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG6953295066.mp3

Senior policy analyst James Czerniawski of Americans for Prosperity joins The Chris Spangle Show to break down the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 and why it’s crucial for America’s digital future. From unlicensed spectrum access for startups to restoring FCC auction authority, Czerniawski explains how wireless innovation impacts everyday life—and why keeping pace with China matters. youtu.be/Kujolbpm9W4⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG7844702707.mp3

Episode 396 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It’s an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. We are joined by Lee Marcum, CEO of Jack’s Donuts. Lee was with us back in 2018 and things have changed. Jack’s has grown and the podcast is in a new studio. Friday is national donut day so they are expecting a crazy busy day at the New Castle store. Jacks’ Donuts is a third generation family business that has expanded and become a regional landmark. That expansion has not been easy or without bumps. Our conversation explores the past, present, and future of New Castle’s hometown donut brand.  We also chat about reconstruction of SR 3, the fire in Baker Park, and the Pacers making the NBA finals!  Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG3424195749.mp3

Episode 395 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It’s an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your voices. This is the legislative wrap up episode. Joining us are Senator Jeff Raatz and Representatives Cory Criswell and JD Prescott, who all represent Henry County. We talk about the new Indiana budget, property tax changes that are coming. Local income tax increases that are likely coming our way. Union School corporation is closing, we got the background on why that is happening. Indiana is likely going to toll I-7o, will we get better road conditions? All that and much more! Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8932613796.mp3

Episode 394 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! It’s an ensemble show this week. Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, Bones Harcourt, Mike & Blake McKown, and Nick Vance are the voices. This is Indy 500 race week. Bones made his first visit to the track to  see actual IndyCars in competition. Nick Vance came from New York for his first qualifying weekend. He comes race weekend, but got to spend the week here. Mike will be in photographer mode again. Forrest, Jeremiah, Zach, and Blake are just fans this year. Nick Vance is involved with the Elite IndyCar Facebook group which has over 13,000 members and is sponsoring two cars in the race this year. Huge controversy around team Penske and two of their cars are starting in the back. We have a shocking pole sitter in Robert Schwartzman at PREMA. Race weekend traditions and our predictions wrap up the show. The happiest week in Indiana us underway. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG1147561894.mp3

Join Chris Spangle and Alejandro Ramos as they discuss why civics education is crucial for America’s future. Alejandro outlines his Citizenship Empowerment Framework, emphasizing foundational documents, media literacy, courageous dialogue, and community engagement to combat polarization and misinformation. Ramos, a second-generation immigrant, shares personal insights on immigration, birthright citizenship, and the importance of civics in creating informed, engaged citizens. Why Civic Education Must Be at the Forefront of Reform – dcjournal.com/why-civic-education-must-be-at-the-forefront-of-reform/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG2119723514.mp3

Episode 393 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Forrest Plank, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. State Road 3 is covered in orange barrels. We have a new pope…From the Midwest. The federal government appears to have gone corrupt. We all pretend to be shocked. The Pacers and racers are in full swing. Pete Rose is probably going to the Hall of Fame. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.   https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8072258499.mp3

Chris Spangle is joined by Alex Rosado, professional programs assistant at the Alexander Hamilton Society, to unpack the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations. They break down the legacy of Trump’s “Phase One” deal, why China fulfilled only 57% of its commitments, and how tactics like invoice manipulation and transshipment undermine global trade norms. The conversation also explores reshoring U.S. manufacturing, the AI and semiconductor arms race, and China’s internal demographic and economic challenges. Together, they examine how America can balance skepticism with strategy in navigating future trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG5212897350.mp3