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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The Cost 8: Chloe's Story - Big Government Impe...
Chris Spangle and Chloe Anagnos explain how government interferes with a person’s ability to improve their lives in a new installment of The Cost: The Human Toll of Government Policy.
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The Cost 7: Addi’s Story – Healing Epilepsy wit...
John and Jess Hooker join Chris Spangle for a conversation about their daughter’s epilepsy and the improvement in her symptoms since introducing her to CBD oil. Originally recorded as episode 194 of We Are Libertarians.
60 min
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WAL Daily 39: Election Fraud in North Carolina
Sarah Brady Wagner and Alex Haney break down the evolving investigation and allegations of election fraud in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District and what may happen going forward.
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WAL Daily 37: Automation - Salvation or Apocaly...
Zach Rip of the research team makes his debut with Hodey Johns on the podcast! Together, the two analyze the history of automation and then discuss the philosophical and economic impact this would have on most (or all) of us.
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WAL Daily 38: The Green New Deal, Climate Chang...
To wrap up the 2018 season of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by Max Gulker from the American Institute for Economic Research! Max is an economist over AIER and has holds a PhD in economics from Stanford University and a BA in economics from the University of Michigan. Prior to AIER, Max spent time in the private sector, consulting with large technology and financial firms on antitrust and other litigation.
48 min
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335: Patreon Dropping Creators, CRISPR and Geno...
Chris Spangle and Harry Price address the latest controversy over Patreon, why Sargon was in the wrong, and why we are not leaving Patreon. We then explain the details of genome editing and raise the ethical concerns over designer babies.
118 min
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334: Leaving the Republican Party
Chris Spangle and Rob Kendall discuss the rise of the populist Republican. Kendall ran for office after becoming disillusioned with the local Republican Party after they lied to him repeatedly. He now is a talk radio show host that beats up on the party and is considering a run for Governor as a Libertarian.
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WAL Daily 36: Voter ID Laws
Sarah Brady Wagner and Alex Haney discuss voter ID laws and speculate on how the North Carolina General Assembly may choose to structure the latest Voter ID law, now required by the state constitution. They discuss the history of voter ID laws in North Carolina and the associated court rulings as well as how Voter ID has been implemented in other states and the efficacy of such laws in preventing voter fraud.
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WAL Daily 35: Breed Specific Legislation - The ...
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.
27 min
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333: The History of Impeachment
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.
186 min
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WAL Daily 34: Considering State Constitutions: ...
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.
20 min
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WAL Daily 33: Tough Questions- If We Don't Vacc...
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?
40 min
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332: George HW Bush Passes, Mortality Rate Drop...
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...
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.
30 min
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WAL Daily 31: Ranked Choice Voting
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
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 ...
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 Preven...
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 Cronyis...
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 Libe...
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 ...
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 Fi...
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
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
Sarah Brady Wagner and Rhinehold discuss the murder of Laquan McDonald by a Chicago police officer.
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WAL Daily 24: Why Doesn't the LP Just Pool Its ...
Chris Spangle, Creighton Harrington, Rhinehold, Hodey Johns and Sarah Brady Wagner discuss LP strategy in elections, why the LP can't just pool all resources on one campaign, and we discuss some liberty Republicans that lost. This is from our Election Night live stream.
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