We Are Libertarians
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
493 episodes of We Are Libertarians since the first episode, which aired on July 9th, 2009.
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WAL Daily 35: Breed Specific Legislation - The Continuance of Unconstitutionality
December 11th, 2018 | 27 mins 11 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Activist Courtney Mixon joins Hodey Johns on the show to discuss the history, current state, and future of Breed Specific Legislation in the United States. Find out about how dogs and pit bulls are being discriminated against in spite of their net positive to society, learn about the lunacy and bad media surrounding the topic, then join the fight for equality.
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333: The History of Impeachment
December 10th, 2018 | 3 hrs 5 mins
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Chris Spangle and Tad Western give the definition and history of impeachment. What does it take to impeach a President? How do past events relate to today's politics? We give the history of the Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton impeachments and compare the parallels to the discussion around impeaching Donald Trump.
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WAL Daily 34: Considering State Constitutions: Tax Caps
December 7th, 2018 | 20 mins 13 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Sarah Brady Wagner and Alex Haney discuss the newly reduced constitutional limit on income tax in North Carolina. They discuss the policy goals and outcomes behind constitutional limitations on taxation and how they are implemented in other states.
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WAL Daily 33: Tough Questions- If We Don't Vaccinate, Will We All Die?
December 6th, 2018 | 40 mins 39 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Vaccinations are a lightning rod issue, and so Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns are ready to shock you with their beliefs. They bring both sides to the table to discuss a frequent accusation against libertarians: Aren't you endangering the planet if you decide not to vaccinate? Also, are libertarians for or against vaccination or both?
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332: George HW Bush Passes, Mortality Rate Drops, Paris Riots
December 5th, 2018 | 2 hrs 34 mins
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Chris Spangle and Harry Price discuss the passing of George HW Bush and how libertarians should approach the passing of politicians, what is causing the lifespan of Americans to drop, why the French are rioting and we answer what differences left and right libertarians have.
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WAL Daily 32: Unafraid of Liberty - Arvin Vohra and Bold Speech
December 4th, 2018 | 30 mins 17 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
After the recent midterms, Libertarians are wondering how they can package their message to better sell it to more people. Arvin Vohra's giving you his answer: Don't package it at all. Hodey Johns asks him about his book "Pull Out," and then they explore culture, what young men should do right now, libertarian speech, and running for president in 2020.
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WAL Daily 31: Ranked Choice Voting
December 3rd, 2018 | 23 mins 14 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Ranked Choice Voting might sound like a cute little niche, but it actually changed the outcome of an election in Maine this year. Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns dive into what it is, how it would have made Gary Johnson president, and where to start if you want your state to implement it.
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WAL Daily 30: Laura Ebke, Libertarian Champion
November 30th, 2018 | 24 mins 24 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
State Senator Laura Ebke joins Hodey Johns to talk about what it's like to actually win an election, what libertarian inklings lurk in the hearts of Republicans, and what its like to change parties in the public eye. Also, find out what's in her future after being one of the most successful libertarians of all time.
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WAL Daily 29: Should You Report Sex Workers to the IRS?
November 29th, 2018 | 27 mins 42 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Usually, being against taxes and supportive of sex workers is in the libertarian wheelhouse. Just a few days ago, both were put to the test as a self-described "AnCap" began an online revolution of people reporting sex workers to the IRS for not reporting their income. Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland dive into the issue: What were his results, is this fair, and what's libertarian ideas are at play or in conflict here?
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331: What Causes Wildfires And How Do We Prevent Them?
November 28th, 2018 | 1 hr 26 mins
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Chris Spangle examines what causes wildfires and how we can prevent them. Was Donald Trump right when he said the government makes wildland fires worse? What libertarian principles would significantly reduce both the frequency and damage of wildfires?
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WAL Daily 28: Tough Questions- Wouldn't Cronyism Take Over?
November 27th, 2018 | 39 mins 51 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
One quandary libertarians face is the conundrum of the free market: If the market is free, won't the evil big corporations be in charge? Not exactly. Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland explain how bad cronyism, bribery, and nepotism are in our current state, then guide you into what the free banking system would look like.
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WAL Daily 27: How To Effectively Lobby For Liberty in Your Town
November 23rd, 2018 | 26 mins 42 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Chris Spangle talks to Jason Doolittle about his successful efforts to change a local ordinance on homing chickens. Jason lobbied his local representatives, and explains how you can do it in your town.
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330: Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized, Online Community after Social Media
November 21st, 2018 | 1 hr 57 mins
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Chris Spangle and Harry Price explain why marijuana was originally criminalized, what medicinal benefits it contains, and why it should be fully legal. We then discuss the impending death of Facebook and ask what the future of online community might look like in a post-social world.
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WAL Daily 26: Tough Questions- Is Healthcare Fixable? Part 2
November 20th, 2018 | 33 mins 33 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
In Part 1, Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns used standing research to explain how to reduce costs by 90%. In Part 2, they reduce it by another 75%. Then they take you beyond the scenes and explain how bad policies cost lives and leave people stuck in a lifetime of suffering.
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329: Why World War I Still Matters
November 18th, 2018 | 2 hrs 49 mins
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Chris Spangle explains the many reasons the first World War still matters today. World War I unleashed a revolution of big government into the American system. We start with a general overview of World War I and its significance to those living 100 years later. He explains the 14 reasons why World War I took place and the striking parallels of today. Next, he outlines the many ways Woodrow Wilson expanded the federal government. We end with the fruit of the poisonous tree that was the Sykes-Picot agreement. Overall, this episode is the perfect explanation for why every libertarian must be anti-war.
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WAL Daily 25: The Murder of Laquan McDonald
November 16th, 2018 | 32 mins 7 secs
libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics
Sarah Brady Wagner and Rhinehold discuss the murder of Laquan McDonald by a Chicago police officer.