
Vital Dissent with Patrick MacFarlane
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S2020 Ep 142Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran Discusses the Psychology of War Ep. 142
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezfk_NuEcnc I had the honor of speaking with Scott Spaulding about his experience during his two tours each in Iraq and Afghanistan. Scott gives us insight into what combat veterans feel and experience in war. He also discusses the experiences he had during his deployments that made him antiwar. Scott is starting an incredible new project called "Why I am Antiwar" where he speaks to other veterans and antiwar activists about the experiences that made them antiwar. Subscribe to Why I am Antiwar Follow Why I am Antiwar on Twitter Follow Scott on Twitter Episode 142 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Subscribe Star: Join Today! The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Show Notes: The Rollo and Slappy Show: Episode 190 - From Marine to Antiwar Advocate: The Story of MDVet4Peace Conflicts of Interest w/ Kyle Anzalone: Iraq and Afghanistan Vet Says the Wars Need to End DefendtheGuard.us https://bringourtroopshome.us/ Perpich v. DOD, 496 U.S. 334 (1990) The Old Breed and the Costs of War: Eugene Sledge Speaks at Mises Photo Credit: https://kjbattles.blogspot.com/2011/01/civil-affairs-winning-war-one-heart-at.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

S2020 Ep 141The Politics of Control Ep. 141
Let's face it, mask orders are only paving the way for forced or coerced vaccination. In this episode, Keith and I take a look at some of the ways totalitarian regimes have controlled their subjects in the past. We do this with an eye to the dark future. Subscribe to Keith Knight's "Don't Tread on Anyone" on LBRY.tv Subscribe to the Liberty Weekly Podcast on LBRY.tv Subscribe to Unhallowed! Episode 141 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: Subscribe Star: Join Today! The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Show Notes: Amy Klobuchar Cites Bunk COVID19 Numbers at ACB Confirmation Hearings Alex Joes, Jay Dyer, and Others in Atlanta Klaus Schwab: The Great Reset Interview 1602 – James Corbett on Medical Martial Law, Solutions and Agorism Interview 1600 – James Corbett Explains The Great Reset on The Highwire CBS News: Plans for Iraq Attack Began on 9/11 by Joel Roberts TRANSCRIPT: Donald Rumsfeld Testifies before 9/11 Commission re: September 4, 2001 Plan to Overthrow Taliban Khalid Sheik Mohammed Red Cross Waterboard Report Fauci on 60 Minutes: You Don't Need a Mask! Incubator Babies Lie Truth in Advertising: Sinclair Broadcast Group Compilation Liberty Weekly: Dissecting Anatomy of the State with Keith Knight German Doctor Raided by Police During Livestream Pregnant Australian Woman Arrested for Anti-Lockdown Social Media Post Jill Lauerman: The Gestapo Stasi Tactics: Zersetzung --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

S2020 Ep 140A Biden Foreign Policy: Is "America Back?" ft. Kyle Anzalone Ep. 140
Kyle Anzalone is a cohost of "Conflicts of Interest" with RT Staff Writer Will Porter, News Editor at the Libertarian Institute and Assistant Editor at Antiwar.com. Kyle is a longtime friend of the show. Kyle joins me in this episode to talk war and to discuss what a Biden foreign policy might look like. We also discuss a myriad of other topics from the psychology of killing in combat, to killing grandma at Thanksgiving. Subscribe to Conflicts of Interest The Libertarian Institute Antiwar.com Subscribe to the Liberty Weekly Podcast on LBRY.tv Subscribe to Unhallowed Episode 140 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Show Notes: Actual Anarchy--"The Beast" Episode 206 Actual Anarchy--"War Machine" Episode 53 Liberty Weekly Podcast: Blood Makes the Green Grass Grow Liberty Weekly Podcast: US Out of the Iran Deal as Torturer Gina Haspel Interviews for CIA Head Ep. 73 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

S2020 Ep 139Law Student Discovers Mises, Becomes Libertarian Attorney Ep. 139
Oklahoma attorney Joshua Harrison joins me today to discuss his experience discovering the Mises Institute during law school. We discuss law school and the practice of law from a libertarian perspective. Check out Harrison Law, LLC Subscribe to the Liberty Weekly Podcast on LBRY.tv Subscribe to Unhallowed Episode 139 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

S2020 Ep 138Rebel With A Cause: 2020 In Review Ep. 138
Eric Hailar of Rebel With A Cause joins me to discuss the crazy wacky carnival of 2020 from voter fraud to guns, the military, Obama birther conspiracies, South Park, COVID19 and the "Barksfield bubble." Subscribe to Rebel With A Cause! Subscribe to the Liberty Weekly Podcast on LBRY.tv Subscribe to Unhallowed! Episode 138 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

S2020 Ep 137Suffocating Dissent Ep. 137
The Great Keith Knight joins me once again as I share how I recently made a scene at Papa Johns. We demolish the theory that masks are effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19, and use economic parallels to illustrate how COVID-19 adversely affects small businesses. Subscribe to Keith Knight's "Don't Tread on Anyone" on LBRY.tv Subscribe to the Liberty Weekly Podcast on LBRY.tv Subscribe to Unhallowed! Episode 136 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Show Notes: The Federalist: These 12 Graphs Show Mask Mandates Do Nothing To Stop COVID Liberty Weekly: Economics, Eugenics, and the Minimum Wage Ep. 14 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

The "Goodbye to Big Tech" Party!
Nothing is going to change unless we homestead new platforms. I'm calling on other major libertarian content creators to focus on bitchute, d.tube, d.live, Minds, and LBRY. Let's dump this bitch! Anchor: anchor.fm/libertybigly Mewe: https://mewe.com/group/5ab51726a40f301633d970d3 Minds: https://www.minds.com/libertyweekly/ Bitchute: http://bitchute.com/libertyweekly D.Tube: https://d.tube/#!/c/libertyweekly76 Hive: https://hive.blog/@libertyweekly Parler: https://parler.com/profile/libertyweekly/posts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

S2020 Ep 136Stephan Kinsella Ep. 136
EThe Great Stephan Kinsella joins me to discuss balancing the practice of law with scholarly pursuits, the future of libertarianism, his forthcoming book "Law in a Libertarian World." Check out Stephan's work at http://www.stephankinsella.com/ Episode 136 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Show Notes: Stephan Kinsella: "Legislation and the Discovery of Law in a Free Society" Liberty Weekly: A Libertarian Theory of Contract Ep. 88 Bruno Leoni: Freedom and the Law [Amazon Affiliate Link] John Hasnas: "The Myth of the Rule of Law" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Lessons from the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying Ep. 135
As Harry Browne said, "Freedom is the ability to do what you want with your life." Keith and I reflect on this message with the help of a few psychological studies of the dying. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

The ACB Hearings and the Problem with SCOTUS Ep. 134
EKeith Knight and I unpack the ACB hearings from this morning. We discuss separation of powers, conservative vs. progressive vs. libertarian judicial philosophy, and objective morality. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Against the Unconstitutional Suspension of Jury Trials Ep. 133
In an unprecedented abridgment of the most basic rights of an ostensibly free society, American citizens are being wholly deprived of their right to Due Process in the name of an amorphous "public health emergency." This must not stand. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Voting: The Opiate of the Masses Ep. 132
The Great Keith Knight joins me in this episode to talk some current events, and to lift the mask, exposing the societal delusion that voting somehow legitimizes government and its actions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Are States Inevitable? Ep. 131
If the governments of the world have formed and persist in a state of anarchy, does it follow that the State is an inevitable institution? How would a libertarian anarchist society prevent being conquered by a state or prevent itself from devolving into one? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

US Tensions Post-RBG Ep. 130
Oh boy, are we in for a rough six weeks. In this episode I discuss the effect of Ruth Bader-Ginsburg's death on the upcoming election in light of growing political division. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Bruce Benson's "Where Does Law Come From?" Ep. 129
In this episode, I give the libertarian answer to the question "Where does law come from." In doing so, I refer to seminal English jurist Edward Coke. I also rely on works by Bruce Benson and Hans-Hermann Hoppe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Jacob Hornberger & Keith Knight Ep. 128
If you haven't already heard, Jacob Hornberger is running to be the Libertarian Party Presidential nominee. Because Keith is Keith, he has already interviewed Jacob Hornberger on his show, Keith Knight's "Don't Tread on Anyone." Jacob Hornberger is the President of the Future of Freedom Foundation. Find his campaign website at jacobforliberty.com. Find the Future of Freedom Foundation at FFF.org. Purchase his campaign book, "My Passion for Liberty" here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Libertarian Retribution Theory Ep. 127
In this episode, I review Chapter 13 of the "Ethics of Liberty" by Murray Rothbard, "Punishment and Proportionality." I also discuss my plans for the show going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Bread and Circuses of a Dying Empire Ep. 126
EWith a nod to Mike Maharrey and Alan Mosely of the SportsBall Podcast (it's OKAY to like sports), I talk about how my recent return to watching the Green Bay Packers disgusted me. I also talk about how the corruption and commercialization of sports is akin to the corruption at the heart of the US government. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

THE END ...of Freedom Traps Ep. 125
Patrick MacFarlane returns to the show to explain his indefinite hiatus with help from Dave Smith, Thaddeus Russell, Nick Gillespie, and Harry Browne. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Owen Benjamin Says the NAP is ...EVIL? Ep. 124
Show Notes at: http://www.libertyweekly.net/124 Liberty Weekly presents yet another rebuttal of objections to anarchocapitalism! Keith Knight joins to discuss a recent live stream by Owen Benjamin where Owen claimed that the NAP was actually EVIL. Follow along as our Civil Rights Attorney On Retainer elucidates his conception of polycentric law and how children's rights actually function in a free society. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In Defense of Incrementalism with DK Williams Ep. 123
Liberty Weekly is proud to welcome DK Williams to the show to talk about his experience practicing law and continuing the theme of questioning where the line is between purity and getting things done. DK Williams is a former state chairman of the Libertarian Party of CO, played a roll in the legalization of weed for recreational use in Colorado and now works in business law. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support
S2019 Ep 123In Defense of Incrementalism with DK Williams Ep. 123
Liberty Weekly is proud to welcome DK Williams to the show to talk about his experience practicing law and continuing the theme of questioning where the line is between purity and getting things done. DK Williams is a former state chairman of the Libertarian Party of CO, played a roll in the legalization of weed for recreational use in Colorado and now works in business law. Show Notes at: http://www.libertyweekly.net/123 Episode 123 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: The Liberty Weekly Podcast is now on Bitbacker.io Support with crypto! The Liberty Weekly Amazon Affiliate Link The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Become a Patron! Please Consider Supporting Projects on DonorSee

Ayn Rand's Objections to Anarchism DEBUNKED Ep. 122
Keith returns to the show with a vengeance! In today's episode, we do a quick refresher on Ayn Rand's background and her connection to the libertarian movement, then dive right in to her quoted opinions of anarchy. Could the legitimacy of the State's monopoly on violence be a major blind spot in her thinking? Show Notes at http://www.libertyweekly.net/122 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

The Moral & Economic Case for Capitalism | Gene Epstein & Keith Knight Ep. 121
Keith Knight interviews the Great Gene Epstein about the various cases for and against capitalism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Fatherhood and the "Luxury of Principles" Ep. 120
For Father's Day 2019, I invite other liberty podcasters on to talk about their experience being a father. The prompt: how does being responsible for the well-being of your child affect your ability to stand up for libertarian principles? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Lew Rockwell's "Declaration Confusion" Ep. 119
During the week, Patrick took the opportunity to read from, and expound upon, an article called "The Declaration Confusion" (which appeared in Lew Rockwell's book The Left, The Right, and The State ) for the newly renamed Liberty, Bigly sideshow and we thought the content was prime for the main podcast. Topics include the right of Secession and how the various political factions interpret the Constitution. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

When Cultures Clash! Star Trek: TNG with Actual Anarchy Ep. 118
Pat appears on the Actual Anarchy Podcast to review an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Waco Survivor Speaks Out. David Thibodeau & Keith Knight Ep. 117
Keith Knight interviews Waco survivor David Thibodeau. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Applying Liberty to Law on Culture of Peace Ep. 116
I joined Luke Tatum on the "Culture of Peace" Podcast for an interview about being a libertarian attorney. We talk about my path to liberty, why I created the Liberty Weekly Podcast, and we talk about my experience so far in practicing law. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Larken Rose & The Case for Anarchism Ep. 115
Cohost extraordinaire Keith Knight executes another great interview with Larken Rose. Larken is an American tax protester and anarchist activist. He has authored books including "The Most Dangerous Superstition" and "Parasites on Parade." His work may be found at LarkenRose.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

A Libertarian Theory of Negligence Ep. 114
In a solo episode of the podcast I make a big career announcement and walk the audience through my budding libertarian theory of negligence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

How to Turn a Statist into an Anarchist ft. Actual Anarchy Ep. 113
Keith revisits a vintage episode of the Liberty Weekly Podcast (Episode 26) with the boys from Actual Anarchy. Keith and the boys rehash Robert and Daniel's experience with Larken Rose's "Candles in the Dark" seminar by roleplaying a conversation with a normie. Hilarity ensues. Keith and the Actual Anarchy boys are all attendees of "Candles in the Dark." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

History is a Lie. James Perloff & Keith Knight Ep. 112
James Perloff and Keith discuss conspiracies. James Perloff is the author of Truth is a Lonely Warrior, Shadows of Power, Tornado in a Junkyard, and has written many articles exposing proven conspiracies that can be found at his website - Jamesperloff.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

James Corbett and Liberty Weekly Recommend Books Ep. 111
We had the great pleasure of welcoming James Corbett on the Liberty Weekly Podcast to revisit his "Questions for Corbett" episode "What's on Corbett's Bookshelf?" James shared a multitude of important books, and we have a few laughs along the way. Many thanks to James for coming on the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Child Welfare in a Voluntary Society ft. Patron Kyle Ep. 110
In the second episode of the newly created "Liberty Weakly Podcast," Patrick invites Patron Kyle on the show to discuss child welfare in a voluntary society along with a smattering of other libertarian topics. This is the first time child welfare has been addressed on the podcast. Subscribe to the Liberty Weakly Podcast for more content from Patrick MacFarlane (not always liberty related). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Brews, Buds, & Beans ft. Jay of AnarchoInc
I was delighted to chat with Jay of AnarchoInc. Jay is an entrepreneur with several different business models. We chat about his liberty journey, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the Free State Project. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Finding Your Own Way w/ Jared Nordin of "the Voluntary Contrarian" Ep. 108
I am joined by longtime listener of the podcast and friend of the show Jared Nordin. Jared documents his intellectual journey on the way to starting his own podcast "the Voluntary Contrarian." Along the way, we discuss his show topics including the IRS' own justification for taxation and the danger of "libertarian echo chambers." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Small Claims Court Sucks Ep. 107
In this solo, freeflowing episode of the podcast, I explain how small claims court does nothing to help people who are suing debtors who don't care about court judgments. I also reflect on where the show is at and how I want to keep my motivations for starting the show in mind going forwards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Problems Facing the Liberty Movement Ep. 106
Keith and I livestream a discussion about how our perceptions of the Liberty Movement have changed throughout the years. We chronicle what we believe are the biggest challenges facing libertarians going forwards. We close with a good discussion regarding secession. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Realities of the U.S. Justice System Ep. 105
I've been practicing law for about 5 months now. Not a super long time, but I've already learned some realities about how the system REALLY works. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Income Inequality Ep. 104
Income inequality. Is it a problem? Did it cause the financial crisis? Is it the cause of all the woes of our society? Can it be "solved?" Should it be "solved?" How would it be "solved?" We address these questions--and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Scott Horton & Keith Knight: American Imperialism Ep. 103
In another of Keith's excellent interview series, Keith chats with Scott Horton about American Foreign Policy historically and today. Imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through interventionist diplomacy or military force. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Pete Raymond's "Red Pill" Moments Ep. 102
For the segment of the audience that is further along their journey towards advocating a voluntary society, you all remember those moments where your perspective was forever changed. We had a great time discussing and reminiscing the moments that brought us to voluntaryism with Pete Raymond of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Memeing Our Way to Freedom: Mance Rayder Books Reviewed Ep. 101
EIn this episode, we return to the basic tenets of the Voluntaryist philosophy by tipping our hat to Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

David D. Friedman: the Case for Anarcho-Capitalism Ep. 100
As part of his brilliant interview series, Keith speaks with David D. Friedman about his work and the case for Anarcho-Capitalism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Bastiat's "The Law" Ep. 99
EIn this episode of the show, Keith and I take on the classic blueprint for a free society: Frederic Bastiat's "The Law." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Economics in One Lesson Ep. 98
EKeith Knight makes his debut as the second co-host of the Liberty Weekly Podcast! In this episode, Keith and I go back to first principles and walk through "Economics in One Lesson," a MUST READ for all new libertarians. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Anarcho-Capitalism and the Germanic Folklaw Ep. 97
In part two of our series on the Germanic Folklaw, I discuss how oaths and affirmations gave rise to formal legal language, how the Germanic Folklaw relates to anarco-capitalism, and begin to touch on Christianity's role in subsuming criminal law to the state. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Roots of the Germanic Folklaw Ep. 96
In a return to a more scholarly format of the podcast, I take a bit of a deep dive into Chapter 1 of "Law and Revolution: The Formation of the Western Legal Tradition" by Harold J. Berman. In this episode, we become acquainted with the Germanic Folklaw that existed throughout tribal Europe before the 11th and 12th centuries AD. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

"I Hold Myself in Contempt!" Liar, Liar on Actual Anarchy Ep. 95
EI appeared with my boys Daniel and Robert of the Actual Anarchy Podcast to discuss one of my favorite childhood movies, "Liar Liar." We booze out and have a great time discussing ethical obligations and legal constructs in the law! Wowza! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support