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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WAL Daily 76: Talking to Yourself
Is talking to yourself crazy? Or is it a core aspect of personal health? Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns continue their self-betterment journey with a foray into Inner Dialogue. Find out how early it starts, how it develops, and how it is an essential piece to thinking individually.
32 min
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WAL Debate Series: Mutualism vs Capitalism
On the Enemy of the State Dank Pod Stash, WAL's own Hodey Johns took on Jack Neison in a discussion about economic systems, as well as the values of Capitalism versus Mutualism. Enjoy!
109 min
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WAL Daily 75: Daniel Fishman - LP Executive Dir...
Meet Daniel Fishman, a software engineer turned Libertarian big shot! Tune is as he shares his views on how the Republicans and Democrats no longer represent left and right, the way they keep themselves in charge, and how you can evangelize your friends into becoming liberty lovers!
31 min
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WAL Daily 74: Permaculture with Erica Denise Payne
They say the invisible hand of the market has a green thumb and they aren't wrong! Erica Denise Payne, a pioneer in the area of permaculture, shares her experiences, insights, and how to get started! To see where she's at, follow her blog here: theearthnerdanarchist.home.blog
34 min
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WAL Daily 73: The Condemnation of Judgment
Being judgmental isn't a small problem. There are actually Biblical and political reasons that condemnation is self-defeating and leads to condemnation. Join Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns as they discuss the differences between criticism, judgment, and how this understanding can improve your life.
29 min
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WAL Daily 72: Coup in Venezuela
On Tuesday, a violent demonstration and counter-protest occurred in Venezuela. Rhinehold, Dale Melchin, and Hodey Johns gave (literally) up to the minute information as well as a quick detailing of how they got there, lessons we can learn, what happened, and how we can help.
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WAL Daily 71: Improving Your Communication
Hours on end arguing? Never feeling understood? Welcome to the loneliness of the modern era. Hodey Johns and Dale Melchin discuss some tools that can help you with these issues. Come learn a few techniques to improve your relationships!
39 min
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WAL Daily 70: Ace from Alberta on Canadian Libe...
Ace of Spades from the WAL Discord joins Paul Copeland to discuss the recent election in Alberta Canada. Why did the conservatives win big, and are there any lessons to learn from here?
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New Podcast: The Patdown with Ms. Pat and Chris...
I am excited to announce a project I've been working on for a few months now called the Patdown. Please subscribe now. Comedian, actress and author Ms. Pat hosts a hilarious conversation weekly about current events and her life. She is one of the funniest people on the planet and I am lucky to be one of her cohosts. It is obviously a big stage for me, and it will be great in bringing a lot of new people to WAL. Mainly it is a hilarious 30 minutes podcast released on Tuesdays that will keep you laughing. I'd love for you to check it out here: http://www.mspatcomedy.com/podcast.
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WAL 2020 Presidential Candidate Debate Series: ...
Join Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, and Daniel Behrman as they discuss vaccinations, nuclear power, alternative energies, GMO labels, space exploration, free college, student loans, common core, charter schools, and more.
106 min
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352: What Is In The Mueller Report?
Chris Spangle, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns give details and analysis on the final report by Robert Mueller on the Russian Collusion investigation.
119 min
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WAL Daily 69: The Department of Education Sucks
In his most fiery rant yet, Hodey Johns goes after the Department of Education, how eliminating them would fix the debt, why teachers don't speak up, and how far we've fallen since it was established.
24 min
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WAL Daily 68: Why I Don't Call Myself An Anarchist
Chris Spangle joins Tricia Stuart live on her Facebook page to discuss why he refuses to label himself as an anarchist, voluntaryist, or agorist. First, they do a dramatic re-enactment some of the creepy DMs in Tricia's inbox.
73 min
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351: Notre Dame Fire, Wikileaks
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Sarah Brady Wagner discuss why the burning of Notre Dame has impacted people. We then discuss who and what Julian Assange and Wikileaks are, and if they are journalists or problematic.
118 min
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WAL Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Immig...
In what might be the hottest topic in America today, listen in as Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, Daniel Behrman, and William Hurst discuss the wall, travel bans, deportation, immigrant social programs, detainment, tuition, border security, citizenship tests, skilled laborers, and more.
120 min
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WAL Daily 67: Stoicism and Reacting/Responding
What is stoicism? Is it a good or bad thing? And what is the difference between reacting and responding? Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns answer these questions and guide you to how navigating these answers can be better for your political and personal life.
33 min
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350: What is Brexit?
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold explain the origins of the EU, the Brexit vote, and what it means for the British economy. The Brexit discussion begins at minute 31.
116 min
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WAL Daily 66: Tackling Procrastination
Procrastination the problem that keeps you from dealing with your other problems. Join Dale Melchin and Hodey Johns as they discuss their personal experiences and how to formulate a plan of attack.
32 min
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WAL Daily 65: The Department of Defense Sucks
Don't take it from me, your humble host, Hodey Johns, take it from Ike: “Our problem is to achieve adequate military strength within the limits of endurable strain upon our economy. To amass military power without regard to our economic capacity would be to defend ourselves against one kind of disaster by inviting another.”
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WAL Presidential Candidate Debate Series: Healt...
Listen in as candidates Arvin Vohra, Benjamin Leder, Christopher Marks, Daniel Behrman, and William Hurst gives their responses about the tough problems and questions people have about healthcare today. Hodey Johns moderates.
116 min
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WAL Daily 64: Simplistic Advice with Dale Melchin
Have you ever needed advice from somebody who actually cares about you and wants you to grow? Meet Dale Melchin, longtime We Are Libertarians fan and host of the Simplistic Advice Podcast. In an era where people want to bring you comfort, take a moment to listen to his discussion with Hodey Johns about how people that care about you really help change your life.
34 min
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349: Surviving R Kelly, Human Trafficking, and ...
Chris Spangle and Maranda Barnett are joined by Shaunestte Terrell who works as a Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Resource Prosecutor for the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and Lael Hill, a victims's advocate. Surviving R Kelly has opened up a discussion of the red flags of human trafficking and domestic violence found in the beginning of relationships. Maranda opens up about her experiences as a child and adult to help both men and women avoid sexual and domestic violence. What are the challenges of leaving a bad situation or prosecuting an abuse case? How can one help a friend or loved one struggling with being the abuser or abused in a current situation or working through past trauma? Please take a listen or share this with a friend or family member.
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WAL Daily 63: Little Pink Houses
In the city of Pflugerville, just North of Austin Texas, there is a neighborhood where residents are throwing a bit more than just the odd shade. The serious concern at the heart of this dispute that threatens to hue the neighborhood in half? The color of Emilio Rodriguez’s house. Emilio’s neighbors have filed suit against him because of his choice of a bright, eye-catching pink, claiming that his unusual choice has lowered the value of their homes. In doing so, they seek restitution for the lost value.
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WAL Daily 62: Abortion Debate
Abortion is almost unquestionably the most divisive issue in all of politics. Somehow, our debaters ended up agreeing with each other by the end of the episode. Dennis Allen Miller II represents the pro-life side and Sarah Brady Wagner represents the pro-choice side in a debate moderated by Hodey Johns.
50 min
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348: What is the Mueller Investigation?
Chris Spangle and Lex Gingerella answer all the questions you are too embarrassed to ask about the Mueller Investigation and collusion between Donald Trump and Russia.
65 min