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

Episode 392 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank  and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. A couple more days of gridlock as SR 3 is still shut down. Slate electric vehicles are coming to Indiana. Would you spend $20,000 on a brand new truck? Real ID is finally being implemented. Which host still doesn’t have their star on their license? We look back at the Kentucky Derby and Bones explains why our betting went wrong. IndyCar is at Indianapolis this weekend. The Pacers stole game one in Cleveland. Zach tells us about his Mini marathon! 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 chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8532037611.mp3

I was honored to give the commencement address at a homeschool high school graduation. In this speech, I encouraged graduates to resist the pull of shallow success and instead pursue lives rooted in faith, service, and meaningful relationships. Drawing inspiration from Jane Addams and Abraham Kuyper, I highlighted how small, faithful choices—made consistently—can transform communities and leave a lasting legacy. ⁠https://youtu.be/o7rT4hY4s7k⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG3005161423.mp3

Episode 391 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Betsy Mills and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. Indiana Lieutenant Governor, Micah Beckwith had more development in his SUV scandal as his office asked for one with “All the bells and whistles”, he also caught arrows for statements on the 3/5ths compromise, including from Governor Braun. Former Congressional candidate Gabe Whitley is going to federal prison for a few months. Bones breaks down the Kentucky Derby and who the local stories are. The Indiana Pacers are advancing to round two of the playoffs, but the TV package is annoying. It is May and IndyCars are on track. Producer Zach is running the Indy Mini Marathon Saturday. Will he be under two hours? 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/CSPG6547517216.mp3

In this episode of The Chris Spangle Show, Chris welcomes William Dunstan, a Canadian political commentator and Young Voices contributor, for a wide-ranging discussion about U.S.-Canada relations, Canadian politics, and the impact of Donald Trump’s policies on Canada’s upcoming elections. Chris explains the long-running joke about Canadians on the show and reflects on the serious consequences of anti-American sentiment in Canada today. William outlines how tariffs, the “51st state” comments, and Trump’s rhetoric are reshaping Canadian nationalism and boosting the Liberal Party’s chances. They also explore the challenges young Canadians face, including housing affordability, economic stagnation, and why free tuition and rent control policies are missing the mark. https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG1014733899.mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 390 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out!   Jeremiah Morrell, Mason Rottinghaus, Betsy Mills and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. This is a “join in progress episode” as Bones missed Patreon as he was at a bourbon lottery, and Betsy joins halfway through. Topics today: SR 3 is shut down, Indiana is balancing the budget with a cigarette tax increase, NFL Draft is happening, we have the Colts pick LIVE. We have odds on the next Pope. Indy 500 testing is underway…As they are trying to fill time until the colts pick, Jeremiah names 40 years of Indy 500 winners, and Gordon Johncock’s biography makes an appearance.   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/CSPG3231186236.mp3

Episode 389 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out!   Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. Indiana passed property tax reform. Governor Braun is not getting the expected warm reaction. Local income taxes are likely to increase. School funding is likely to decrease. Indiana is now faced with a 2.4 billion dollar revenue forecast dip as the state budget is being finalized. It is a perfect storm that just might lead to legalization of cannabis? Let’s talk about it. And why was the Masters so compelling this year?   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/CSPG7595075406.mp3

Chris welcomes back Augustina Vergara Cid to discuss the moral and philosophical costs of dehumanization, particularly in the context of immigration. Drawing on her personal experience immigrating to the U.S. and her deep appreciation for American ideals, Augustina offers a compelling defense of dignity, liberty, and due process for all people. “When rhetoric reduces immigrants to invaders, criminals, or cultural threats, it paves the way for policies that strip them of their basic rights and humanity and erode freedom for everyone in America.” – Agustina Vergara Cid The hateful rhetoric against immigrants is nothing new – www.dailynews.com/2025/03/30/the-hateful-rhetoric-against-immigrants-is-nothing-new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8030657789.mp3

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From Tragic Realities to Superhero Fantasies: James Gunn’s DC Vision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG3283006745.mp3

Ryan Silverstein, JD candidate at Villanova University, joins Chris Spangle to explain the unitary executive theory through the case of Gwen Wilcox, former chair of the National Labor Relations Board, who sued after being fired by President Trump. Ryan discusses the legal history, constitutional questions, and implications for executive power in American government. A Gift To The Conservative Legal Movement – archive.ph/wCaU0#selection-491.0-627.381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG2711546629.mp3

Episode 388 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out!   Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. State Road 3 has partially washed out and is going to have an emergency closure. New Castle might get a “DORA” district, which could help with local tourism.  Indiana Property Tax reform is coming, reviews are mixed, but a local school corporation is getting eliminated because of it. Union Schools has a local enrollment of less than 3o0 students, but 9,000 online students. Lowest test scores in the state, and a 60 million dollar budget. More SUV talk from statewide office holders. Long Beach weekend and the Masters will dominate the sports landscape. Presley Sorah will be racing at Indianapolis in ARCA.   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/CSPG8439112999.mp3

Independent policy consultant Cruz Garcia joins Chris Spangle to discuss why many Latino voters support former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Cruz, whose own family experienced the challenges of undocumented immigration, shares personal stories and insights into why public safety and conservative values are increasingly resonating within Latino communities. He explains policies like the Lake and Riley Act and addresses concerns about potential abuses in Trump’s immigration approach. While Trump Deports Undocumented Immigrants, Latino Voters Are Optimistic – www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/02/14/while_trump_deports_undocumented_immigrants_latino_voters_optimistic__152354.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG6234432450.mp3

Michigan expanded its state-funded pre-K program by 20,000 seats—but only 6,000 children enrolled. Why are parents opting out of free preschool programs like Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program? In this episode, Chris Spangle talks with Susanna Barnes Pettit, a social mobility fellow with Young Voices, about parental choice, preschool funding, and why families still prefer community-based options like parochial or nature-based schools. Chris and Susanna also explore how universal pre-K fits into broader education debates, discuss their own childhood experiences, and reflect on what parents truly want in early childhood education.   Petitt: Michigan’s Pre-K promise can do more to reach families – www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2025/02/23/petitt-michigans-pre-k-promise-can-do-more-to-reach-families/79433009007/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG8405938458.mp3

April 2, 2025—dubbed “Liberation Day” by Donald Trump—new sweeping tariffs were announced, including a 10% baseline on all imports and steep country-specific increases. But is this protectionist move really the start of an American economic revival, or just a massive tax hike on American families?   Chris Spangle is joined by Aiden Grogan, a writer and Ph.D. student at Liberty University, to examine the economic consequences of tariffs, the myths of protectionism, and the real reasons manufacturing is returning to the U.S.   Tariffs Won’t Bring On the “Golden Age of America” – www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2025/02/25/tariffs_wont_create_the_golden_age_of_america_1093222.html#google_vignette   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG6603395022.mp3

Episode 387 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out!   Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. There is a big controversy coming out of the top of state government. The Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State just got some big money SUVs that many might consider luxury models. The guys decide if its just too much. State Road 3 is set to become a construction zone through the heart of Henry County. There might be another dust up coming from county government. Did anyone get April fooled? And why is Chase Peyton so good at Fantasy IndyCar?   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/CSPG9267912431.mp3

Gaby Blanco, a speaker for the Dissident Project and Gideons International, joins Chris Spangle to discuss the reality of life in Cuba today. Contrary to popular belief following Obama-era policy changes, Cuba remains under intense oppression. Gaby shares her personal journey growing up in Cuba, becoming a Christian, and her experiences highlighting ongoing persecution, government spying in churches, and the complicated role of the Vatican in Cuban politics.   Cuba and the Vatican Deal in the Face of U.S. Elections – www.realclearworld.com/articles/2025/03/07/cuba_and_the_vatican_deal_in_the_face_of_us_elections_1096115.html   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG7672829879.mp3

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Are tariffs taxes in disguise? Matt Cookson, a policy fellow at Young Voices and contributor at the Mises Institute, explains the complicated truth behind tariffs. Learn why the U.S. Constitution originally placed tariff-setting power in the hands of Congress and how it ended up under presidential control during the Roosevelt administration. Cookson details how tariffs actually harm consumers, disrupt supply chains, and inject uncertainty into markets. Plus, we discuss the political realities that make Congress hesitant to reclaim its authority and what steps they could take—such as repealing the 1934 Reciprocal Tariffs Act—to restore constitutional balance.   Congress Needs to Be Jealous of its Tariff Powers – mises.org/mises-wire/congress-needs-be-jealous-its-tariff-powers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG5415108840.mp3

Episode 386 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out!   Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are the host voices. Rusty and Ken Eckstein are our guests. They owned Mt Comfort RV in Hancock County, and recently sold the dealership to Camping World. Ken is active in the industry and recently worked to craft a bill with the Indiana General Assembly that will change how dealerships and manufacturers interact. Rusty shares the economic impact of the new federal tariffs on imported items that go into RVs, and how that affects the Indiana economy. More than 80% of RV’s are made in Indiana. Additionally, 10% of those campers are then exported to Canada, which is now enacting their own retaliatory tariffs on imported American products. Mt Comfort RV was also involved with the Indy 500, and we get some stories of their time “loaning campers” to drivers, and the special opportunities that created.   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/CSPG8277865462.mp3

  From AI Debates to MAR10 Day – Oh, and a Streamer Scandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chrt.fm/track/4C8D85/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG5817820319.mp3

Episode 385 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out!   Jeremiah Morrell, Adam “Mr Bones” Harcourt, Sean Row, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. The trade war has been cranked to 11, with the bourbon industry being turned on its head. That has Bones upset. Canada is threatening to turn off electricity for more than a million Americans. Is the Trump agenda to actually return to 1890s imperialism like the McKinley era? The stock market is down 10% in a month. Sean thinks we are as good at reading the stock market as ancient civilizations were at understanding volcanoes. “The market is angry” 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/CSPG2273862726.mp3

Episode 384 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Adam “Mr Bones” Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. Our featured guest is Chad Malicoat, who just re-joined the Henry County council after a few years away. Indiana is reforming property taxes and we explore the impact that will have on local governments. Additionally, we discuss some possible bonding, needs for EMS, County Fair facilities, and the future of our bridge and culvert funds. Nationally we talk tariffs and the impact it might have on our local economy, and the automotive industry. In sports, we have the IndyCar series back. They just had their biggest rating since 2011 in a race that wasn’t the Indy 500. 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/CSPG2158761166.mp3

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If you’ve been a longtime listener to this show, you know there are several things that we’ve emphasized over the years like the importance of friendship, healthy masculinity, and growing civil society within our local communities. For the last year, I have been hosting a podcast for Citizen 7, a local group dedicated to building deep friendships between men with the hope that it will spark redemptive change within Indianapolis. Big Hearted Indy is a podcast about friendship making a difference, and I think you will be encouraged by adding it to your podcast app.  This is my favorite episode. My cohost Don Palmer and I welcome guest host Dave Neff, Rex Fisher and Mark Nottingham to the podcast to discuss their journeys of navigating careers, family life, and community investments. Listen in as they discuss their experiences with Edge Mentoring, Shepherd Community Center, and their entrepreneurial endeavors, providing valuable insights on balancing faith, work, and relationships in the vibrant city of Indianapolis.  Download the podcast here: link.chtbl.com/citizen7 Here is the YouTube Channel. Please subscribe. www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0WsfdKBmcWgliQnVsHyUg Learn more about Citizen 7 and sign up for emails here: citizen7indy.com/ Video – youtu.be/Gm8lrLaAhkQ?si=n6pEGBCW_ximh5hL   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG1181230433.mp3

Episode 383 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Adam “Mr Bones” Harcourt, Forrest Plank, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. We have the ambassador from Tequila Mexico, Alex as well. Knightstown has had all kinds of turnover on the town council and the Police Department. A pothole was so bad that a semi flipped on I-70. DOGE continues, Elon Musk took a pulse of federal workers. The house passed a budget, we might be getting $5000 checks (probably not). Gene Hackman has passed, coach “Norman Dale” in the movie “Hoosiers” filmed right here in Henry County. Finally, IndyCar is back and the WAL/BHOL fantasy league is launching now! 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/CSPG7956628175.mp3

Episode 382 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, BonesHarcourt, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. We sit down with city councilman Jerry Walden and get an update on the City of New Castle. We talk about potential property tax cuts, EMS and Fire options, new investments in the town, and how they are looking to save some budget money. Jeremiah gives a DOGE report, with Social Security and Department of Agriculture cuts. Delta had a really hard landing in Toronto. Summer Concerts are cancelled for many in Indianapolis, and everyone was disappointed by the Daytona 500. 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/CSPG6478254440.mp3

Episode 382 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, BonesHarcourt, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. We sit down with city councilman Jerry Walden and get an update on the City of New Castle. We talk about potential property tax cuts, EMS and Fire options, new investments in the town, and how they are looking to save some budget money. Jeremiah gives a DOGE report, with Social Security and Department of Agriculture cuts. Delta had a really hard landing in Toronto. Summer Concerts are cancelled for many in Indianapolis, and everyone was disappointed by the Daytona 500. 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/CSPG6478254440.mp3

In this episode, I talk with Agustina Vergara Cid, an immigration policy expert, to break down the complex issue of birthright citizenship and President Trump’s day-one executive order attempting to alter it. We discuss the history and legal foundation of birthright citizenship, tracing its roots to the 14th Amendment and the 1898 Supreme Court case, Wong Kim Ark, which affirmed that anyone born on U.S. soil (except for children of diplomats) is an American citizen. Agustina explains how Trump’s executive order aims to deny citizenship to children of non-citizen visa holders and undocumented immigrants—something she believes is a direct constitutional challenge. We explore the motivation behind the order, the likelihood of it surviving court scrutiny, and how immigration laws in Europe and the U.S. differ, particularly in how they impact assimilation. We also discuss: The myth of “anchor babies” and why the 21-year waiting period makes it an unlikely incentive. How countries like Germany have struggled with immigration assimilation due to restrictive citizenship policies. The broader implications of Trump’s immigration strategy, including targeting legal immigrants and even denaturalized citizens. The welfare state argument, whether immigrants receive massive government payments, and how cities like New York are handling recent arrivals. Why Agustina believes America should strive for more Americans, not fewer, and the economic and cultural benefits of a strong immigration policy. This was an insightful conversation about what it means to be an American, how immigration policies shape the nation, and the real-world impact of political rhetoric. Agustina Vergara Cid, LL.B. and LL.M., is a Young Voices contributor focusing on immigration policy. Her commentary has appeared in The Orange County Register, Newsweek, and The Hill. Follow her on X: @agustinavcid Follow Agustina Vergara Cid on: Twitter/X: @agustinavcid Instagram: @agustinavcid Ending Birthright Citizenship Won’t Make America Great – www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/01/29/ending_birthright_citizenship_wont_make_america_great_152263.html youtu.be/A_-qurj0e3k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices https://chtbl.com/track/4C8D85/https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSPG5730108795.mp3

Episode 381 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, Adam Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are the host voices. We continue our statehouse series with State Representative Kyle Pierce. We talk about the budget making process, property taxes, election reform and much more! Jeremiah wants to fix the roads. Chase complains about cameras. Are counties going to be able to invest money differently? What if we used the blockchain to make the government more efficient? And what did everyone think about the Super Bowl?  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/CSPG3937133819.mp3