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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312: The Swamp Explained - Manafort and McCain
Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel discuss the Paul Manafort trials and how it is emblematic of the Swamp, and we discuss the complex legacy of John McCain. Rob then answers listener questions about the Jones Act.
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CSS 12: ICE Is Trying to Deport American Citizens
Chris Spangle reads the account of one American citizen arrested and slated for deportation.
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311: Censorship and the Patent Troll Epidemic w...
Chris Spangle and Todd Moore discuss the ethics of building online platforms and what are the limits of censorship when operating such a platform. They also discuss the hidden epidemic of patent trolls and how Todd successfully fought against legal extortion. We end with an epic story from Todd's past on what caused him to realize government isn't as competent as we were taught in school.
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CSS 11: New Mexico Adds Straight Ticket Voting ...
Chris Spangle explains why the Democrat Secretary of State in New Mexico has hacked their election more than any Russians by changing laws that will hurt Gary Johnson's run. He then breaks down the anatomy of media bias using a clip about the Florida Senate race to teach people how to recognize bad news-making.
44 min
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11: New Mexico Adds Straight Ticket Voting to S...
Chris Spangle explains why the Democrat Secretary of State in New Mexico has hacked their election more than any Russians by changing laws that will hurt Gary Johnson's run. He then breaks down the anatomy of media bias using a clip about the Florida Senate race to teach people how to recognize bad news-making. Get the Chris Spangle Show: http://www.ChrisSpangleShow.com
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CSS 10: The Most Qualified LP Candidate in a De...
Chris Spangle talks to Mark Rutherford who is running for the Libertarian Party in Indiana for Secretary of State. He considers him the most qualified LP candidate in at least a decade within the entire party.
33 min
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310: South African Land Crisis Explained, Cody ...
Chris Spangle and Harry Price look into what is actually happening in South Africa. In our Path to Libertarianism segment, we listen to 3D-Gun advocate Cody Wilson on the Tom Woods show explain why he believes what he believes, how he lives out his libertarian beliefs, and what it costs him to stand up for freedom.
127 min
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CSS 9: Rand Paul Endorses Gary Johnson
Chris Spangle breaks down several news stories including Rand Paul endorsing Gary Johnson and Trump wants to bail out farmers to the tune of $6 billion. 
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CSS 8: John McCain Dies, Shooting in Jacksonville
Chris Spangle shares his thoughts on the legacy of Sen. John McCain, and two lose their life in a shooting in Jacksonville. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/8-cssnotes.pdf
39 min
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CSS 7: Trump Allies Flip, Gary Johnson Could Be...
Chris Spangle discusses the "big fish" that Mueller is chasing, and it isn't good that his CFO, Allen Weisselberg, is cooperating. FiveThirtyEight makes Gary Johnson his poll of the week. We ask, "Why is Republican Mick Rich is playing spoiler in the New Mexico Senate race? He has so much in common with Gary Johnson. Should he drop out since he cannot win?"
24 min
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309: Senator Wants to Pass Social Media Regulation
Chris Spangle, Chris Gault, and Tad Western discuss an interview with Sen. Ron Wyden outlining his desire to limit political speech online, and Phil Mudd loses his mind showing the mindset of the CIA.
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CSS 6: Sen. Ron Wyden Wants To Regulate Speech ...
Chris Spangle annotates a conversation between Sen. Ron Wyden and Recode's Kara Swisher about Alex Jones and hate speech regulation on social media.
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CSS 5: The Cohen Chickens Come Home To Roost
Chris Spangle explains the Michael Cohen plea deal and what it means for President Trump. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/005-CSSEpisode.pdf
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308: Lyin' Lester Holt and the Creation of a Smear
Chris Spangle and Harry Price break down a fake news story on the NBC Nightly News about Alex Jones and explain why this matters. We then explain why all punches are equal and what is the Non-Aggression Principle?
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CSS 4: Comedians and Artists Need the Space to ...
Chris Spangle talks about a failed comedy set at Purdue University and the need to let creators fail. Rule by the mob isn't sustainable. We also cover why humans beat famine and PETA's fight against animal crackers. Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/4-css.pdf
46 min
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CSS 3: Elizabeth Warren Wants to Save Capitalis...
Chris Spangle outlines Elizabeth Warren's new "batty" proposal to keep capitalism more accountable.
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Ep. 1 of the Chris Spangle Show: The Press Emba...
As you heard, we are tweaking a few things before 2020, so Chris Spangle breaks that down for the first 7 minutes. Then he examines the stunning lack of self-awareness by newspapers as they coordinate to denounce President Trump's anti-media stance. Subscribe now are http://chrisspangleshow.com/ or search in your podcast app.
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CSS 2: Rob Kendall and Chris Spangle on Alex Jo...
Chris Spangle of We are Libertarians joins Rob Kendall on WIBC's The Rob Kendall Show to discuss Alex Jones, social media censorship, and the job Governor Eric Holcomb is doing.
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CSS 1: The Political Press' Stunning Lack of Se...
Chris Spangle examines the stunning lack of self-awareness by newspapers as they coordinate to denounce President Trump's anti-media stance.
23 min
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307: Cost of Bernie Sander's Medicare for All, ...
Chris Spangle and Harry Price break down the cost of Bernie Sander's Medicare for All and fact check if the Koch Brother's proved $2 Trillion in savings, cover a man that died a gruesome death from an execution in Tennessee, Gina Haspel's torture memos get released, and we debut Undercovered News.
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306: The Building and Destruction of a Media Brand
Chris Spangle and Chris Gault welcome Johnny Rocket and Raylene Lightheart of the Blast Off podcast (formerly the Johnny Rocket Launchpad) to discuss the deplatformming of Alex Jones, re-inventing a podcast, and how to fall in love with libertarianism. We also discuss the new NYC Uber ban. Check out their show at https://thelaunchpadmedia.com/blastoff/.
82 min
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305: Alex Jones Gets Deplatformed, Dems Want So...
Chris Spangle and Harry Price share their controversial opinion on the mass deletion of InfoWars and Alex Jones from social media, Democrats circulate a plan to regulate the internet and social companies, we ask why Austin Peterson lost, and Brian Nichols calls in to discuss the libertarian position on the Death Penalty. Become a WAL Patron to hear our bonus episode on Chris’s attendance of Podcast Movement.
103 min
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304: The Swamp Explained - Russian and Trump, T...
In the second episode of our series "The Swamp, Explained", Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works.Rob gives us a view of Russian meddling and possible Trump collusion from the swamp. Rob explains the Jones Act.GOP lawmaker pressures Puerto Rico to end push for shipping rules exemption - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-lawmaker-pressures-puerto-rico-to-end-push-for-shipping-rules-exemptionThe Jones Act: A Burden America Can No Longer Bear - https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa845.pdfThe Jones Act In Perspective - https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/articles/brannon-grassroots-hawaii.pdfRob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com
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303: Homelessness
Chris Spangle and Mark Warner discuss homelessness in America. Warner worked for a homeless shelter for nearly a decade before going into politics. They discuss why someone becomes homeless and how local communities can manage populations without government intervention. Econtalk: Erica Sandberg on Homelessness and Downtown Streets Team - https://www.acast.com/econtalk/erica-sandberg-on-homelessness-and-downtown-streets-teamWheeler Mission Ministries - https://wheelermission.org/Thomas Sowell on the Housing Boom and Bust - https://youtu.be/5GoAGuTIbVY
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The Cost 6: Miah's Story - The Life of an Outcast
What happens when society makes a person a pariah? Our podcast Creating Miah is a conversation between Chris Spangle and Miah Akston as she transitions from male to female. More than that, it is a process of self-discovery and a hard look at social norms in our society. In this episode, originally recorded for Creating Miah in Series Two, Episode Two, Miah contemplates suicide. https://soundcloud.com/wearelibertarians/sets/creating-miah-a-transgender-podcast
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