The White PillBox

Click here for the video link on YouTubeWhat are the actual psychological triggers within propaganda that enable the state to maintain the belief of political authority?Philip Bodeswell joins me to discuss his groundbreaking online book, “The Narcissist State”.Few thinkers have explored the eerie parallels between living breathing narcissists, and how statist propaganda manages to manipulate minds. No, it’s not narcissistic Bond villains rubbing their hands in glee. It’s the natural systemic outcome of statism. How the myth of political authority makes our minds vulnerable to well-understood narcissistic dynamics.But it’s not merely descriptive. Philip seeks to empower the individual…to become aware of the dynamic and be mentally on guard. And he provides useful guidance that parallels the healthy ways to deal with real-life narcissism: exit strategies.Philip is proud of his lifelong commitment to political liberty and the ideas and activities that get us there. He values independence, especially in thought. Philip has degrees, or their equivalent, in Sport, History, Computer Science and Law. He’s done contract IT development and project management from within the matrix. He’s a UK qualified barrister, and has been involved in radical politics in the UK. In fact, he was imprisoned for refusing masking during COVID. He’s run an informal on/offline gathering called ‘Agora’ for many years. Plus, he’s a keen squash player/coach, and has even done some stand-up comedy in London.Philip’s content:The Narcissist State frameworkPhilip’s SubstackPhilip’s X/TwitterDiscussions on:DiscordReddittAlso covered in the episode:The 1944 film “Gaslight”Philip’s Substack article on AI...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeIn this episode I explain the foundational reasoning and evidence that supports one of the most profound White Pills to come out of my podcast: that we have already started the transition to a free society. And that this is not only tangibly evident, but virtually unstoppable.First, I spend time explaining how there are different interpretations of the term “White Pill”. A common one, which I reject, is that it means a generally optimistic attitude...a “glass half full” perspective. Sorry, that’s not what qualifies, in my book. Rather, my White Pills are based on evidence and logic. In other words, real world reasons for hope. At least for me, this is a more solid grounding in declaring something a White Pill.Then I explain exactly why we have commenced the transition to a free society. Not based on an optimistic feeling. But based on real world empirical evidence, basic psychology, logical thinking, and solid cause-and-effect reality.This will prove to be the episode most bookmarked by my audience. It’s a consolidated, bullet point synopsis of a profound White Pill. Enjoy!This episode from my Myth of Authority masterclass recaps the whole series, with an abundant bounty of White Pills.This episode untangles many libertarian myths about the transition...and discusses the actual, realistic timelines to a free society....My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeThe trilogy is complete as Jacob Day joins me on the White Pillbox.First, yours truly was interviewed by Jake and Mark Puls on their podcast, If By Whiskey…...next, Mark appeared as a guest here on my show……and Jake joins me here to complete the circle of life.We covered so many interesting topics, such as Jake’s awesome music, his libertarian backstory, libertarian messaging, the sad “state” of propaganda, etc.Some links to topics we covered…Jake’s YouTube music pageFeaturing his beautiful single “What I Leave Behind”The YouTube music page of Jake’s most recent band Notorious SaintsHis former band SixGun’s YouTube music pageFeaturing their cover of “Jailhouse Rock”My episode “Is Dave Smith onto something?”...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeEnjoy my 2025 closeout episode. I had a great conversation with subscriber James.(Apologies on the quality...I had both video and sound glitches).We discuss White Pillbox guests like Larken Rose, James Corbett and Carey Wedler.James was especially curious about how the insights of the transition to a free society have been received by guests. We also covered libertarian messaging, the masses, and a whole lot more.Links to topics/guests we discussed:James Corbett’s recent 2025 RecapMy episode “Is Dave Smith Onto Something?”Carey Wedler’s websiteMy recent Twitter post showing how helpful the libertarian messengers are...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubePlease enjoy my all-encompassing interview with Mark Sean Puls. We covered loads of topics like current libertarian debates, principles, strategy, and the eye-opening realization that we have begun the transition to free societies. Plus we learn about some of Mark’s experiences, for which this short description cannot do justice.Mark and his If By Whiskey co-host Jacob Day were kind enough to interview me on their show recently.Mark Sean Puls is the unapologetic voice behind Knocked Conscious and If By Whiskey, two podcasts that refuse to play nice with bad ideas. He cuts through political theater, media propaganda, and cultural nonsense with the precision of a scalpel and the charm of a guy who definitely pours his whiskey before reading the headlines.Mark doesn’t do scripted narratives or corporate-approved talking points. He does real conversations—smart, raw, sometimes chaotic, always honest. Whether he’s exposing hypocrisy, interrogating guests, or laughing his way through America’s current circus, he brings the perfect mix of humor, bite, and “did he really just say that?”.If you’re tired of safe takes and sanitized commentary, Mark’s your guy. No filters. No sacred cows. Just whiskey, wit, and the truth—served neat....My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeI thoroughly enjoyed conversing with film director Andrew Treglia.Drew has directed 4 feature films, including the cult classic Jones Plantation and his Documentary to End All Documentaries - Barnum World.His podcast is called “Maverick in The Machine”, and you can find it on his main website, his YouTube Channel and his Substack page.We covered lots of ground, including cinema as a unique art form. Drew doesn’t hold back as he discusses the status of film today, state propaganda, and public indoctrination. But wait for it...Drew sprinkles in a few white pills of his own!Some links to topics we covered...Drew’s appearance with Larken Rose on Jason Whitlock’s showLarken Rose’s short The Tiny Dot...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeLarken and I discuss propaganda and the seismic shake-up happening...is statism on the ropes? Tangibly, and sustainably?Are libertarians open to an incredible White Pill that’s right before our eyes?You’ll have fun as Larken and I role-play, with me as interviewer, and Larken as the hapless State itself.Plus, Larken gives us some White Pill tips, such as training yourself to notice the small (and large) tangible signs of skepticism that are evident in a significantly high number of people.This episode *should* make you way more optimistic...unless of course, you’re a libertarian who actually enjoys being black pilled.And here’s one of my episodes, providing tangible proof of that awesome White Pill.If you’d like to watch Part 1 of this interview, here it is.Some links to Larken’s work:His major book “The Most Dangerous Superstition”Larken’s website The Rose ChannelLarken was screenwriter of the feature film Jones Plantation (2023)His YouTube channelWe also discussed:The Milgram experiments“Propaganda” by Edward L. Bernays...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTube…and here is Part 2 on YouTubeThe libertarian movement has always been more or less dominated by pragmatism. Over fifty years of pragmatism has achieved very little…and that’s just as true today.So exactly how is a half century of meager results...pragmatic?This, and other inconsistencies in libertarian thinking is covered in painful detail, in this, part 1 of my 2-part interview with Larken Rose.As always, Larken pulls no punches.But if you think you’ve heard some of these arguments before, think again. This take-down of strategic pragmatism isn’t just a set of logical arguments. Pragmatists: watch at your own peril. You may just come away feeling outright embarrassed.Some links to Larken’s work:His major book “The Most Dangerous Superstition”Larken’s website The Rose ChannelLarken was screenwriter of the feature film Jones Plantation (2023)His YouTube channel...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeIt’s a meta-discussion about communication itself – and how it intersects with libertarianism.I think you’ll enjoy this broad give-and-take with author and teacher Pavel Slutskiy, who I’m flattered to say, happens to be one of our long time subscribers on The White Pillbox.We discuss the importance of communication in libertarian thinking; purpose and intention; and cultural norms versus legal systems. Pavel shows us the nuances of speech acts that can be considered aggressive, such as threats or ordering others to commit aggression.Pavel’s books:“Communication and Libertarianism” (2021), the book which was referred by David Gordon as “…an outstanding contribution to both libertarian political philosophy and communication theory… and the most comprehensive work on communication issues in libertarian theory ever published”His follow-up book develops an epistemological alternative to empiricism for studying communication: “Philosophical Foundations of Communication Studies: a Praxeological Approach” (2024)Pavel is Associate Professor in Communication Management at the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. He is Associate Professor in Public Relations at Saint-Petersburg State University — the first higher education institution in the country to offer a programme in PR. Dr. Slutskiy earned his PhD in Journalism (Political Science) from Saint-Petersburg State University. Since 2014, he has lived and worked in Thailand. His research interests include political and legal philosophy of communication, communication theory, philosophy of language, cross-cultural communication, strategic communication and public relations....My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeI had a great time meeting and chatting with Jason, who calls himself a former and future podcaster, host of Drop The Mask, and co-host on If By Whiskey.Jason’s an engineer in his spare time and most of all, about to become a father!We covered Jason’s journey as a freedom thinker, and in particular his interest in how psychology helps us understand politics through human behavior.I think you’ll especially enjoy Jason’s explanation for the names of the two podcasts.You can find Jason on Rumble and X (Twitter)...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for reading The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeDylan and I covered lots of interesting topics related to the philosophical underpinnings of libertarian/anarchist thought, Artificial Intelligence, and lots more. Dylan’s perspectives are rich and thought-provoking.He recently posted to X (Twitter) a statement of his core principles, linked below. We discussed its evolution and its framework, and from there we launched into related and not-so-related topics.I thoroughly enjoyed listening to his views and I believe you will as well.Some links to material we covered in this episode:Dylan’s website “Interlinked”Dylan’s X (Twitter) pageHis Core Principles threadHis Core Principles Google docOther links:“The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose“The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer“Man, Economy and State” by Murray RothbardMy Substack essay “Artificial Intelligence - an Unexpected White Pill”Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s Argumentation EthicsAnti-Subjectivism...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeI hope you enjoy my conversation with Walter Block as much as I did.Please note, we had some technical difficulties which affected the audio and video of this episode. And dealing with that caused me to forget my microphone was out of place, for the first 2 minutes, so my audio is less than ideal in that time.I encourage you to sample some of Dr. Walter Block’s work…Toward a Libertarian SocietyBuilding Blocks for Liberty: Critical Essays by Walter BlockThe Privatization of Roads and HighwaysDefending the UndefendableDefending the Undefendable II: Freedom in All RealmsYouTube video: An Austrian Critique of Mainstream EconomicsYouTube video: The Case for Privatization — of EverythingYouTube video: Understanding Minimum WageYouTube video: Debating Anarchy with Michael LiebowitzWe briefly mention Michael Huemer and Stephan Kinsella, so here are some links to their work:The Problem of Political Authority by Michael HuemerLegal Foundations of a Free Society by Stephan Kinsella...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeRight now, Dave Smith is about the only high profile Ancap who is mentioning how state propaganda is collapsing...and he’s genuinely curious what it all means.You’re going to love how this connects to my analysis of the root causes of statism, the belief in political authority, and the monster White Pill: that we have started the transition to a free society.Key episodes of my Myth of Authority series:Part 11, Overview of the transition to a free societyPart 15, Tangible examples the transition is underwayPart 19, Libertarian myths about the transition...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for reading The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeEnjoy my interview with the awesome Carey Wedler!We focus on psychology, and especially how statism impacts our psychological well being as individuals. This is an under served aspect of the overall voluntaryist movement; Carey has deep experience in this area and her insights are well worth your attention.She also tells the heart breaking story of the enormously successful Anti-Media, an influential news group of which she was a key player. The group was banned from the major platforms at the height of its success. You’ll see for yourself how deep the State’s tentacles go.Carey Wedler is a content creator who focuses on breaking through authoritarian programming to promote peace, freedom, decentralization, and the evolution of consciousness. She previously worked as a journalist and editor-in-chief for the now-banned Anti-Media, an independent news organization. She takes special interest in the intersection of spirituality, self-ownership, and anarchism as a path forward for humanity.Carey’s SubstackHer main website provides links to her YouTube, X, Instagram, Odysee, Telegram, plus there’s her TikTok.Support her on Patreon and CashApp.Some links to topics we covered...Carey’s video “The World’s Most Dangerous Religion”Carey’s “Black Panthers” article on SubstackCarey blowtorches her Obama T-ShirtOther links:Carey mentions the books “The Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard and “Hardwiring Happiness” by Rick Hanson PhDplus, Larken Rose’s eye-opening 2016 Anarchapulco speech “So Small a Thing”...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for listening!Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeI had a great time conversing with Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo!He talked about his interesting handle, and his backstory as a second generation libertarian born on the day America died (yes, he explains this).He spent some time talking about how he tends to be short-term black pilled, but long-term white pilled. And I take a crack at chipping away at some of those black pills.Tyrone the Porcupine Hobo is the co-host, producer and editor of the Haman Nature show, which can be found on: YouTube, Substack, Rumble, and X.He studied philosophy as an undergraduate, is a former casino marketing executive, was on the editorial board for the Agorist Writers Workshop, a former member of the Libertarian Party of Minnesota executive committee, a published short story author, a freelance audio and video producer, and currently works in finance.He fosters rescue dogs, is a pinball and bowling enthusiast, and a diehard perennially disappointed Vikings football fan.You can reach him at [email protected] links to material we covered in this episode:The Remnant, from Isaiah’s Job, by Albert J. Nock.Narrated story of the 20th Century Motor Company, excerpted from Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged”.Narrated speech of the meaning of money, excerpted from Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged”.Tyrone kindly references one of my own podcasts where I discuss Tom Woods, Michael Malice, and the majority....My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for listening!Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeI hope you enjoy my conversation with Professor Michael Huemer as much as I did.If you have not read his book “The Problem of Political Authority”, you’ve missed a baseball bat to the kneecap of the State. It’s basically a take-down of every known philosophical or intellectual justification for statism. If that isn’t enough, the second part of his book explains why a stateless society based on anarcho-capitalistic principles is feasible, and indeed, superior to statism.The general focus of the interview was the psychology of statism. But it led to so many related tangents that it can’t be summarized here. It was a fun ride with a leading advocate of freedom.Prof. Huemer’s bio:Michael Huemer received his BA from UC Berkeley and his PhD from Rutgers University. He is presently professor of philosophy at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is the author of more than 90 academic articles in ethics, epistemology, political philosophy, and metaphysics, as well as about twelve brilliant and amazing books that you should immediately buy, including Knowledge, Reality, and Value (2021), Progressive Myths (2024), and Dialogues on Ethical Vegetarianism (2025).Prof. Huemer’s websiteHis Amazon author page“The Problem of Political Authority”“Progressive Myths”His Substack page “Fake Nous”Here are some links to other interesting topics we covered...Narrated story of the 20th Century Motor Company, excerpted from Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged”The Milgram ExperimentsStockholm SyndromeThe Asch Conformity Experiment...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for listening!Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeI thoroughly enjoyed my in-depth conversation with Shaka Mitchell. Shaka is a Senior Fellow at the American Federation for Children.Based in Nashville, he is a lawyer, facilitator, and national leader in education reform policy. Shaka is a member of the Civil Society Fellowship (a project of the Aspen Institute).He serves as co-host of the “Quality Matters” podcast (linked below).His work has been featured in print, TV, radio, and online outlets and he is a SXSW EDU and TEDx Nashville speaker.He is the creator of the Come Together Music Project which uses music to find common ground between people from divergent political, ideological, and socio-economic backgrounds.He and his wife, Dr. Stephanie Mitchell, are parents to three school-aged daughters.I encourage you to review Shaka’s various links below, all of which are highly interesting and informative…SubstackX (Twitter)YouTubeLinkedInTikTokFinally, check out the podcast episode we discussed, in which Shaka and his co-host interview Max Goldberg of Strategic Hospitality....My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for listening!Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeRecently Stephan published an exciting document, The Universal Principles of Liberty.Stephan provides some background that led to the Principles, historical context, use cases, and so much more. As always, Stephan demonstrates why he is a true human White Pill.He even challenged me to White Pill him, on my reasoning behind why true free societies may be coming sooner than we think.Some of his key publications:International Investment, Political Risk, and Dispute Resolution (Oxford, 2020)Against Intellectual Property (Mises Institute, 2001)Legal Foundations of a Free Society (Papinian Press, 2023)Links to other topics we covered in this episode...The Law, by Frederic BastiatFor a New Liberty, by Murray N. RothbardHuman Action, by Ludwig von MisesThe Remnant, from Isaiah's Job, by Albert J. NockThe Property and Freedom Society...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for listening!Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeSubscribers have wondered how I’m coming along on a simple and clear graphical presentation that consolidates my Myth of Authority masterclass (full series is linked below).I spend most of the episode showcasing some of the material I've developed so far. I go through how you, the user, will be able to navigate dynamically, and get whatever level of detail you like along the way.It should be especially interesting to see how newcomers to the material respond to it.I also take some time to make clear what I mean by the term “White Pill”. I connect it back to the interactive tool as well.Some links to Myth of Authority series topics I mentioned...The episode pertaining to who exactly comprises the StateThe episode pertaining to the co-dependency between the Myth and the State...My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for listening!Thanks for checking out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com

Click here for the video link on YouTubeIn this episode I review a portion of a recent exchange between Tom Woods and Michael Malice.Tom discusses how difficult it is to reach the masses regarding the ideas of freedom. And from this he expresses his disappointment that this impedes the journey towards a free society.Sounds like the classic libertarian concern about the majority, right?I promise you will be interested in my take on this topic. Enjoy!Some links to material covered in this episode:The entire interview of Michael Malice on the Tom Woods Show.Part 13 of my Myth of Authority series, including how the majority fits into the puzzle.Michael Malice’s book “The White Pill”, and it is indeed true to its name.My essay "On the Psychology of the 2020 COVID Response".Tom Woods' School of Life network community....My full, free 23-part Myth of Authority MasterclassSince some may be new to libertarian perspectives, here is a short list of links you may find helpful. I’ve classified them based on the different ways people ponder issues:Want to know how important things would get done without government?* Reading material: “The Machinery of Freedom” by David Friedman; for private law specifically (rather than government law) try “Legal Foundations of a Free Society” by Stephan Kinsella* Video: “The Case for Privatization, of Everything”, “Law without Government: Principles”, “Law without Government: Conflict Resolution”, “Law without Government: The Bargaining Mechanism”Want a comprehensive overview?* Reading material: “The Voluntaryist Handbook” by Keith Knight* Video: “Anarchy 101”, “The Philosophy of Liberty”Want to get down to the root of it, without sugar coating?* Reading material: “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard, “The Most Dangerous Superstition” by Larken Rose* Video: “The Fundamentals”, “The Whole Problem”, “The State is Too Dangerous to Tolerate”, “The Tiny Dot”Want to focus on economics?* Reading material: “I, Pencil” by Leonard E. Read, “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt* Video: “The Attractiveness of Austrian Economics”Want to focus on the absurdity of politics?* Reading material: “The Problem of Political Authority” by Michael Huemer* Video: “Election Day”, “I’m Allowed to Rob You”, “If You Were King”, “The Jones Plantation”Thanks for listening!Thanks for check out The White Pillbox by Mark Maresca! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit markmaresca.substack.com