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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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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Robert Kennedy Jr. Drops Out of the Presidentia...
Robert Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the Presidential race, and in his exit speech, he gave a scathing indictment of the Democratic Party and the Mainstream media that was worth hearing. Rhinehold, Hodey Johns, and I listen to it and explain why the two-party system has a stranglehold on our country.
69 min
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What is the Character Of America According to t...
I was listening to the speeches from the RNC convention today and comparing them to the messages of the DNC convention. I analyze Michelle Obama's speech to summarize the main arguments about America according to Democrats.
64 min
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Does Donald Trump Want to Win This Election? Ap...
The Good Morning Liberty podcast was nice enough to have me on to discuss Trump's troubled campaign. It is important to document now how Trump is running a poor campaign, because if he loses, half of the country will forget what I outline in this episode in exchange for a narrative that protects his ego.
54 min
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Spangle on the HarderBrunch Podcast: Working in...
On this episode of the Harder Brunch Podcast, we talk with Podcast Producer Chris Spangle (@cspangle) about working at the Bob and Tom Show, being a celebrity judge, and egg nog…
65 min
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Biden Is Out: What Comes Next?
Joe Biden has dropped out of the Presidential race, which clears a path for Vice President Kamala Harris to run against Republican Donald Trump. We discuss how Biden decided and what happens next at the DNC convention.
49 min
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Replay: Kamala Harris's Record
From 8-16-2020 Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss the rise and prosecutorial record of Sen. Kamala Harris, who is now the presumptive nominee for Vice President on the Democratic ticket.
86 min
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Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Biden May...
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David Boaz of the Cato Institute on the Rule of...
David Boaz is the executive vice president of the Cato Institute and has played a key role in the development of the Cato Institute and the libertarian movement. He is the author of The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom and the editor of The Libertarian Reader. He joins Chris Spangle to discuss the importance of the rule of law in a free society.
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Exploring Faith, Family, Poetry and Philosophy ...
Leslie Corbly is an independent writer who joins Chris Spangle to discuss her work as a Christian libertarian writer using themes to critique progressive ideologies through poetry. They delve into her latest collection, 'Silent Suffering: Poems of Pain and Purpose,' while exploring themes such as pain, love, and hypocrisy in modern culture. Additionally, Chris reflects on how fatherhood has shifted his career goals from online fame to community service, sharing a personal parenting moment. Both Chris and Leslie emphasize the importance of integrity in content creation and public discourse, with Leslie discussing her use of platforms like Substack and Instagram to share her meaningful poetry.
80 min
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David Boaz of the Cato Institute on Three Princ...
Sadly, David Boaz of the Cato Institute passed away this past week. No one shaped my view of libertarianism more than Boaz through his writing and speeches. Here, he speaks on the Three Principles of Libertarianism. This was recorded at Student's For Liberty's LibertyCon 2018.
54 min
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Breaking Down Trump's Legal Battle and Convicti...
50 min
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Inside the Libertarian Party Convention : Trump...
Chris Spangle and a panel of guests delve into the latest Libertarian Party convention, discussing Donald Trump's controversial speech, Chase Oliver's nomination as presidential candidate, and the party's internal dynamics. They explore ideological shifts from the Ron Paul Revolution to current conservative tendencies, including Angela McArdle's reelection as chair and Mark Rutherford's vice chair. The conversation covers internal debates, accusations of conspiracies, and the challenges of maintaining unity and professionalism within the party.
91 min
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Replay: Chase Oliver, Now the Candidate For Pre...
Chase Oliver turned in a strong performance in the US Senate race in Georgia in 2022 and captured the attention of international media and libertarians. He's now thinking of turning that momentum into a presidential run on the Libertarian Ticket by launching an exploratory committee. He joins me to discuss his background, why he became a libertarian, what messaging he believes works best, and what issues he'd run on. Learn more at VoteChaseOliver.com.
45 min
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Shaping the Future: Liberty, Politics, and Powe...
We cover a spectrum of issues such as Libertarian Party strategies, global political trends, the encroachment of digital currency control, economic policies, and even the potential societal collapse! That's what happens when we check in with our fin Andy Horning.
74 min
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Donald Trump is speaking at the LP Convention? ...
Donald Trump is speaking at the LP Convention? Why?
81 min
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What is the Most Common Face of Sex Trafficking...
What do you think of when you hear the words sex trafficking? Maybe your mind goes to 2012 in Uganda when the warlord Joseph Kony kidnapped tens of thousands of girls or the daring rescues of Tim Ballard shown in Sound of Freedom. Now, the words "sex trafficking" are being associated with Puff Daddy. These accounts of the suffering of women and men undergoing commercial sexual exploitation dominate our media and mental images, but they're not the norm. The reality is that what was once called sex trafficking is happening in our own neighborhoods, and my guest, Mark Steenbarger of Point of View Story, is a filmmaker who works to liberate those trapped in a cycle of abuse. He shares with us the typical face of commercial sexual exploitation, what is being done to fight it, and how we can be vigilant with our own kids.
59 min
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What Happens When a Public School Models Itself...
Purdue Polytechnic High School is a revolutionary model of learning that promotes student interest-guided, project-based education. I am joined by Drew Gooden, a coach from the school, and Mark Boykin, a sophomore student. They provide insights into the school's operations, teaching methods, and successful outcomes of the school launched by the famed University. We dive into how this model empowers students to control their educational journey, preparing them for a future of potential jobs that may not yet exist.
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Abolitionist Founding Father John Rankin's Cour...
Caleb Franz is the host of Profiles in Liberty and author of "The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father," and he joins us to discuss Rankin's Presbyterian upbringing in the South, his passionate opposition to slavery, and the influential letters he wrote to his brother, which sparked a broader public dissection of the institution of slavery. These writings, akin to 'The Federalist Papers' of abolitionism, played a crucial role in shaping the abolitionist movement, impacting figures like William Lloyd Garrison and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Franz also explores Rankin's challenges, including physical threats and societal opposition, underscoring his importance as a unifying figure whose efforts transcended abolitionism. The episode delves into Franz's book's origin and evolution, Rankin's legacy's impact, and the importance of acknowledging the contributions of figures lost to history.
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What Happens When Crime Overtakes Your Neighbor...
For years on this program, we've said that the best way to make change in our area is through something other than government action or even through starting a business... It is through a voluntary organization like a nonprofit. After a friend was killed in his neighborhood, Joe Garrison and a few other neighbors formed the North Shadeland Alliance to find ways to quell crime. In the process, they also built community, aided hungry neighbors, and built political power to get the attention of once-inattentive city officials. It was far easier than expected, and this story will greatly inspire listeners.
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We Found Good Things In the Libertarian Party
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The Supreme Court Considers Social Media Its Ri...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments on the controversial issue of whether or not social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can discriminate based on political affiliation. Abdul-Hakim Shabazz invited me on his program to give the libertarian perspective on property rights versus the common good when it comes to free speech, and the potential consequences of regulating social media like a utility or common carrier, the importance of physical, interpersonal connection in the age of AI, and the future of legal challenges on this issue.
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The Future of Podcasting is Local with Chris Sp...
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Discussing the States' Lawsuit against Meta wit...
Currently, 42 U.S. attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to protect kids. Will it work? Are these platforms even addictive? James Czerniawski, a Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity and Young Voices contributor, and I discuss it.
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