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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Is Argentina About To Elect an Austrian Economi...
On October 22, 2023, Argentinians will go to the polls and have a choice of three candidates, two of whom are libertarians. The front runner is Javier Milei, an Austrian economist firebrand who could occupy their government's top spot. Marcos Falcone helps us make sense of the economic crisis that led the country to liberalize and how reliable the anarchy-capitalist front-runner might be if elected.
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Watch My Network TV Debut Tomorrow Night! - Ms....
Ms. Pat Settles It debuts TOMORROW NIGHT on BET! I'm featured in it as a celebrity juror along side Ray J, Carmen Barton, and Jasmine Luv. Please watch it because you're going to love it. It's the craziest court show you've ever seen.
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A Massacre in Israel Leads to War in Gaza
On the morning of October 7, 2023, 1,500 Hamas fighters set in motion an attack plan two years in the making as they invaded Israel, leaving 1,354 dead, including 27 Americans. Now Israel is bombing Gaza in anticipation of a land invasion, and 1900 Gazans are dead, including 538 children. What will happen next, and how did we get here? Rhinehold and Vaughn Spargur join me next to discuss the 2023 Israel-Hamas war.
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Compassion Solves Problems In Ways Profit and C...
Daniel Johnson is the Executive Director of the Institute for Community Solutions, and he outlines the three ways to solve problems in society: through force via the government, through profit using the business sector, and through compassion within civil society. He outlines why the third option works best for any problem that requires compassion.
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The Firing of Speaker Of the House Kevin McCarthy
Wondering why Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy just got voted out of his role for the first time in American history? Rhinehold and I explain the basics.
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About The Chris Spangle Show
As we enter the 12th year of the podcast, I wanted to share my background, the history of the show, how it has evolved, where it is going, and open up about the big questions I'm asking now on this show. This is the place to start if you've never listened to the podcast.
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Should the Libertarian Party Run Robert Kennedy...
Austin Peterson invited me on his podcast "Wake Up America" to discuss the prospect of Robert Kennedy Jr. running on the Libertarian Party ticket, and I evaluated his beliefs.
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What is the Chris Spangle Show? - Podcast Trailer
The Chris Spangle Show Trailer
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WAL Live: Stop Being a Helpless Baby!
What makes a trash human? Asking an expert friend about how to solve a basic problem instead of googling first. Somehow, this leads to why quantum mechanics tops the list of best inventions in the 20th century.
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Should The Federal Government Regulate A.I.? wi...
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How Much Should Libertarians Trust Vivek Ramasw...
Austin Peterson invited me on to discuss his new favorite politician, Vivek Ramaswamy. I have no favorite politicians, so I wanted to share why I like and dislike, as well as distrust, the promises of Vivek Ramaswamy from a libertarian point of view.
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The Five U.S. Presidential Elections That Fores...
I recently attended a talkshop by historian Dan Miller on five past Presidential elections that could inform the contest in 2024. I sat down with him to discuss parts of this fascinating presentation.
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The Spirit of ’76: Libertarianism and American ...
Alexander Salter writes in his book "The Spirit of ’76," "Libertarianism is a rational reconstruction of America's founding principles." He joins me to discuss how libertarianism continues the American revolution toward liberty and dignity for all.
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Breaking Down the Republican Debate
We all know this debate probably didn't matter as the country hurdles toward another Biden-Trump election. Still, eight candidates met on the stage to argue, debate policy, and needle each other. I decided to walk through the debate to highlight how this event speaks to politics in 2023.
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Designing a New Constitution Using Jeffersonian...
Max Borders is the author of the new book "Underthrow: How Jefferson's Dangerous Idea Will Spark a New Revolution." We discuss renewing the Jeffersonian principles of decentralization and limited government in America through a new model of constitutionalism.
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The Power of Family Meals: Personal Stories of ...
Not having regular family meals can lead to increased substance abuse, unwanted pregnancies, depression, obesity, and lower academic standards. Reverend Leo Patalinghug, a Catholic priest who founded the Plating Grace Mission and the Table Foundation, and Dr. Michael Foley, a professor of theology at Baylor University and author of over 14 books, including "Dining With the Saints" join me to discuss the importance of family meals and building community around food. Both guests stress the importance of formal and familiar family meals and share personal experiences of how it has impacted their families. In their new book, "Dining with the Saints," they blend theology and food as a way to spark important conversations.
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Mutahar of SomeOrdinaryGamers vs XqC... What Ar...
Chris Spangle and Harry Price revamp the WAL format with their first reaction video... about reaction videos. When is it fair to use someone else's content, and how? What are some new ethical principles streamers and content creators should use when taking copywritten material to create something new? We weigh in.
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Lessen Your Anxiety About Current Events By Dis...
I was on a road trip and dropped in on my friend Kris Bex. He is one of the most well-read libertarians I know, and I wanted to ask him, "How does someone discover their own first principles?" It's been my experience through reading and learning history that I feel less manipulated, and therefore less anxious, about the world today than many of my friends sitting on social media. Kris gives his perspective on why someone needs to understand their own fundamental principles, and what process they can use to do it.
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Lessons Learned from Poland's Ukrainian Refugee...
Emily Schroen talks about her experience working with refugees and displaced Ukranians in Poland with Americans for Ukraine, US-based nonprofit supporting refugees. The discussion covers the challenges faced by refugees in Ukraine, the impact of the conflict on the country, and the difficulties faced by Poland in accommodating the influx of refugees. We also touch upon the crisis in North Korea and the insights gained by Schroen during a conversation with the former South Korean ambassador to Ukraine.
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Assessing the 2024 Presidential Race
Austin Peterson recently invited me on his radio show to discuss the 2024 Presidential race.
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The History Behind One-Fits-All Public Educatio...
Hannah Frankman of rebelEducator (soon to be School By Design) joins to discuss the history of education in America. How did we end up with one design for education in a country where fifty bags of chips or ten soda can be chosen at a grocery store? Hannah breaks down what let to the centralization of education, how one can make a different choice and explains what options already exist for parents looking to break free of public education.
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Relighting the Torch - A Conversation with Andr...
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What is Originalism? Robert Delahunty on The Hi...
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I'm a Dad! The Birth of My Son
In a sleep-deprived, emotional conversation with you, I give the background of the birth of my new son. I wanted to share some of the changes over the last few years that led to this great moment.
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Colonel Grant Newsham's Warning About War With ...
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