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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What is the Unitary Executive Theory? – Ryan Si...
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Why Latino Voters Support Trump's Immigration P...
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Why Parents Are Skipping Michigan’s Free Presch...
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Liberation Day or Tax Hike? Trump Imposes Massi...
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The Truth About Life in Cuba Under Communism wi...
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Tariffs Explained: Why Congress Should Reclaim ...
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Introducing A New Podcast I Host: Big Hearted Indy
If you've been a longtime listener to this show, you know there are several things that we've emphasized over the years like the importance of friendship, healthy masculinity, and growing civil society within our local communities. For the last year, I have been hosting a podcast for Citizen 7, a local group dedicated to building deep friendships between men with the hope that it will spark redemptive change within Indianapolis. Big Hearted Indy is a podcast about friendship making a difference, and I think you will be encouraged by adding it to your podcast app.
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Birthright Citizenship and Trump’s Executive Or...
In this episode, I talk with Agustina Vergara Cid, an immigration policy expert, to break down the complex issue of birthright citizenship and President Trump's day-one executive order attempting to alter it.
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Super Bowl Halftime Culture Wars & Presidential...
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The Rule of Law and the TikTok Ban: What’s Real...
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What Causes Wildfires And How Do We Prevent Them?
From Nov 28, 2018: 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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What is the future of Libertarianism in a Popul...
We start out the show with a couple of personal announcements about my family and career, and then Harry Price, Rhinehold and I deal with the fact that it's hard to be a principled libertarian. First, there are some good things the government does at a local level. Secondly, the libertarian ideology is barely popular with libertarians. So I ask them, "what's the point?" Harry gives me a good answer.
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Lessons For Our Polarized Age From Abolitionist...
Caleb Franz, the author of "The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father," joins me to share his incredible story and how it applies to our own day.
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Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Priorities for Making Amer...
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Trump Storms Back To Power With Big Majorities
It is finally over! Donald Trump won the presidency in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history. Why did Trump win, and why did Kamala Harris lose? We look at 2024's fear-based political messaging from both sides and the mental health crisis it caused, the economic frustrations across America, and the disillusionment of younger generations. We also look at the Libertarian Party's fifth-place finish and why, and we touch on the role of local community engagement in political change.
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Election Eve Breakdown: Poll Insights and Predi...
In this special election eve edition of CSS, Rhinehold and discuss the latest polls, the impact of voter demographics, and make predictions for the upcoming election. We examine Ann Selzer's polling accuracy, trends in key battleground states, and potential election outcomes for both Trump and Harris. With a focus on early voting statistics, canvassing efforts, and historical context, we provide an in-depth analysis of what could happen on election day and beyond.
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The Fundamental Choice of the 2024 Election
Every election is billed as the most important election of our lifetime. Choosing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will not end America, but it does present two fundamentally different paths of political ideology for voters. Harry Price, Rhinehold, Brian Wholgemuth, and I discuss the future presidencies of Harris or Trump and what will happen in the days after the election.
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The Ideological Evolution of the Republican Par...
Leslie Corbly and I talk through a brief history of the Christian worldview's influence on the Republican Party, and how that has changed under the last decade with Donald Trump as its head. How does morality factor into the platform of a party that once touted itself as the bulwark of Judeo-Christian values in America?
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Faith, Politics, and Worldview: Changing Perspe...
Leslie Corbly and I explore our evolving perspectives on faith, libertarianism, and worldview. We share our thoughts on the current state of the libertarian movement and their growing inclination toward a more faith-based understanding of the world and how our Christian worldviews shape our approach to politics and cultural issues.
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Three Ways To Stay Sane From Information Overload
It is getting harder to maintain sanity amidst information overload in the AI-driven social media universe. I touch on the nature of conspiracy theories on the rise in the aftermath of major news stories like Helene and FEMA, foreign disinformation campaigns, the role of local journalism, and the rise of a new religion.
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Why Does Everything Feel So Absurd?
In this episode, I break down my thoughts on the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, including why he lost and how she didn't do well either. Plus I get into my thoughts on my conversation with LP Presidential candidate Chase Oliver after the debate, and end with the story out of Springfield, OH and the missing pets.
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LP Presidential Candidate Chase Oliver's Respon...
Following the Trump and Harris debate, the leading third-party candidate, Chase Oliver of the Libertarian Party, joined me live and in person from Circle City Studios to answer the questions asked of the Republican and Democratic candidates.
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Why Can't Third Parties Win? With Rob Kendall o...
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Trump Picks Democrats to Fill Out His Administr...
Donald Trump has selected two Democrats to run his transition team. What does that mean for his potential administration? And Kamala Harris keeps changing her mind on big issues between 2020 and now without explanation. Plus, what is the actual solution to all of this?
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Barack Obama Lectures Democrats Using a Better ...
Barack Obama gave a surprising speech at the Democratic National Convention where he took his own party to task over identity politics, and shared a better vision for American politics. Rhinehold, Hodey Johns, and I listen to it and share our thoughts.
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