The Chris Spangle Show
The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustain a free and thriving society. Join us to defend liberty, strengthen your community, and renew culture - one conversation at a time.
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PP: What is Your Metric of Success?
When looking back after a few months, how will you know if your time and effort were worth it? How will you judge success? Will it be in the number of downloads? New influence and connections in your network? A second income? Understanding your own motivations and goals will shape your content and it is important to understand it before you begin.
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The Debt Ceiling Goes Up And Social Media Goes ...
In a wild week, the debt ceiling was raised amidst talk of permanently abolishing the debt ceiling. Additionally, Facebook had its embarrassing flaws exposed in a Congressional testimony while the site went down for a few hours. Join special guest host Tricia Stewart and the WAL gang as they dig into these issues in a week full of juicy economic and social dilemmas.
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LE: Can the Libertarian Party "win"?
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LE: Why Can't a Libertarian Party Candidate get...
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This Is Why It's Personal
This week, we're sharing personal stories about government overreach in our lives. We spend a lot of time standing up for others, but it's our own experiences that make us see the importance of liberty for all. Join guest host Hodey and the WAL crew as they get personal. Audience comments and questions will be taken, so please join in on the discussion!
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LE: What is The "NAP" or Non-Aggression Principle?
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LE: How does one begin the road to becoming pol...
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The Right to Repair
Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Vincent Cooper discuss the right to prepare, a concept asking if the owner of a piece of property like a phone or tractor has the right to repair their own device.
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LE: Is Libertarianism more a mindset or a set o...
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The Legacy of 9/11
September 11th radically shaped the future of America, and deeply impacted me personally. Harry Price, Rhinehold, and I discuss why Osama Bin Laden attacked us, what happened on that day, and why is the legacy of our response. If we are to properly remember 9-11, we need to drop the hollow patriotic sentiment and learn from the period now known as the "Terror Years."
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What is in Biden's Mandates?
President Joe Biden announced new COVID-related initiatives and mandates, including instructions to OSHA to require vaccine mandates and regular testing of companies with over 100 employees. Listen as I give you the details and my thoughts on this.
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LE: What is the single greatest thing about lib...
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PP: What is the Point of Your Podcast?
One thing matters in producing a podcast: How do you serve your audience and give them value? In this episode, I talk a little bit about the importance of starting with a mission statement first as opposed to the technical concerns of producing the podcast.
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Stuck in the Middle With You
Honestly, this isn't an episode teaching you anything... It's more a discussion on the frustration of being stuck in the middle of two sides of crazy in an effort to not feel like we are the only ones thinking this stuff. WAL Plus Member Joe Benavidez joins Harry Price, Rhinehold, and me.
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History of Modern Politics: William the Conquer...
William the Conqueror has taken the throne of England, and the consequences for the English are severe. Once he passes away, things deteriorate until Henry I takes the throne and unites Anglo-Norman and Anglo-Saxon England. Without an heir, the country descends into "the anarchy" upon his death, and we look forward to the House of Plantagenet.
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LE: How do I register? Where do I vote?
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PP: The 18 Questions To Answer Before You Start...
Starting a podcast takes some forethought. Without it, a new podcaster can waste a lot of money and both the time of the hosts and the audience. In this episode, I set up the next few episodes by previewing the stages of podcasting and the fundamental questions that need to be addressed at the beginning of a new show.
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The CDC Eviction Moratorium
Rhinehold, Tricia Stuart-Mann, and I take a look at the CDC eviction moratorium and its effects on the rental markets. Also, homeownership is a cult.
58 min
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Swamp Explained: Biden's Afghanistan Pullout
Rob Quartel and Chris Spangle discuss the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan.
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Are There Parallels Between the Fall of Saigon ...
Bruce Carlson of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics joins Harry Price, Rhinehold, and me to discuss the comparison's between Gerald Ford's evacuation efforts in Saigon after Vietnam and Biden's exit in Afghanistan.
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LE: What is Liberty?
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How Did Kabul Fall in a Week?
Rhinehold and I go in-depth into the last month in Afghanistan and find out how a government with the backing of the United States could fall to the Taliban in a week.
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Why and How Did We End Up in a 19-Year War in A...
As surprising as it sounds, many people are unaware of how we ended up in a 19-year war in Afghanistan. Harry Price, Rhinehold, and I discuss the history of our invasion, and what were the pivotal moments that turned this from a series of strategic strikes to stop Al Qaeda versus a nation-building project.
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Radio Interview: On The Afghanistan Withdrawal ...
Ethan Hatcher of Saturday Night On the Circle on WIBC invited me on to discuss the debacle that was the Afghan withdrawal, and why leaving is still the right choice.
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LE: What is Liberty Explained?
Liberty Explained is your guide to libertarianism.
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