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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Credit Card Companies Quietly Begin Tracking Gu...
Cody Wisniewski joins me to discuss a new subtle change at big banks as they are now tracking gun store purchases.
27 min
127
What is Stakeholder Capitalism?
Historically, Americans think of shareholder capitalism when corporate America comes to mind. A new philosophy of business called "stakeholder capitalism" is taking hold in the business world, and it has serious tradeoffs for investors. David McGarry joins me to discuss the positives and negatives of this new idea.
28 min
128
Chase Oliver, Potential Candidate For President...
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
129
The Good and Bad of ESG Scores and Investing wi...
ESG scores and investing (Environmental, Social, Governance) is controversial in many circles, and states are moving to divest from companies like BlackRock pushing these assets. Maybe none of that made sense, but my guest Mike Viola is here to explain a very impactful new concept in business and what it means for you.
31 min
130
WAL: Explaining the Chaos of Electing Speaker o...
Kevin McCarthy was finally elected the 55th Speaker of the House on the 15th ballot. Who is Kevin McCarthy, and why did he have trouble getting elected? We discussed the basics of the last week in Congress and explained why the "rebels" were doing the right thing.
121 min
131
From Jan 6, 2021: Two Eyewitnesses to the MAGA ...
Two years later, we felt it was a good time to revisit our episode recorded right after January 6th with two people there.
116 min
132
The Rocky Economics of 2023 with Jack Salmon
If you've noticed the price of eggs lately, then you know that macroeconomics can trickle down into the microeconomics of everyday life. The fed raised interest rates, affecting individuals purchasing big-ticket items with credit. The same applies to the government and how it borrows money to pay the deficit. Jack Salmon unpacks what the future holds for the economic picture of the United States in the short term.
28 min
133
PP: 10 Reasons Why Every Business Needs a Podcast
Chris Spangle explains why every business needs a podcast as part of its content marketing plan.
20 min
134
One Program's Effort at Improving Mental Wellne...
Teens today are facing an unprecedented challenge with mental health challenges, and my guests from the Chris Center use human-animal interaction and alpacas to give them tools to improve their mental wellness. Joining me is Nancy Elbert, Executive Director, Sandra Moreira, Director of Programming, and Megan Hanna, Facilitator of Programs.
44 min
135
Why International Men's Day is Important
November 19th marked International Men's Day. Did anyone celebrate? My guest Sophia Worringer argues that it's an important day as men face higher instances of suicide, homelessness, and industrial deaths. Female empowerment is incredibly important, and Worringer says we must also not forget to empower men in society and be champions of their causes too.
21 min
136
Ending Barriers to Investing By the Poor and Mi...
Danielle Zanzalari recently wrote an article about one of the many ways the rich have bent the law in favor of themselves in order to crowd out competition from the poor and middle classes. Regulation D prevents 90% of Americans from investing in high-risk, high-return schemes, and Zanzalari explains why it is time to end it.
23 min
137
WAL Christmas Spectacular - Favorite Christmas ...
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, James Nease, Maranda Barnett, Kristi Avery, Paul Copeland, and Vincent share some of their favorite Christmas memories. In the second half (roughly 1 hour in), we discuss why doxxing is part of free speech, and how a free society needs to deal with it.
131 min
138
Fixing The Southwestern Water Crisis Through In...
The Great Salt Lake is like many bodies of water in the west: it's depleted. To fix this, locals are considering how to fix the problem, and the “public trust” legal doctrine has popped up. Micah Safsten argues that treating waterways like public utilities disincentivizes users and creates less conservation.
31 min
139
The Blurry Lines Between Government and Big Tec...
Over the last few months, the White House, Mark Zuckerberg, and a new lawsuit have revealed how the government often uses its bully pulpit with big tech companies to police misinformation. Leslie Corbly joins me to share more about this.
30 min
140
Help! I Want To Homeschool, And I Don't Know Wh...
My guest is Hannah Frankman, the founder of rebelEducator, and she shared an amazing fact: over 11% of students are now seeking some form of alternative schooling. Many more are considering it but don't know where to begin. Hannah lays out a few pathways to taking control of your child's education instead of outsourcing it to public schools. Learn more at https://rebeleducator.co.
46 min
141
Elon Musk Might Not Pull This Off
Can Elon Musk fix Twitter? My guest Caden Rosenbaum says it is unlikely. His previous companies manufactured physical goods, which lends itself to a micromanager, but may not work with the speech company.
26 min
142
WAL: Elon Musk Releases Twitter Files And Kanye...
Elon Musk and Matt Taibbi released new emails from within Twitter that shows the previous management censored political speech at the request of the Biden and Trump campaigns while also burying the story of Hunter Biden's laptop. We discuss this, Ye's meltdown on Alex Jone's show, and play clips of Nick Fuentes. Listen as Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland, Vincent, and I give our thoughts.
100 min
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Why It Is Time To End Cash Bail
When someone is arrested, three options await them before their trial: a judge can keep them in jail, release them, or assign them cash bail. While it is often thought that cash bail is needed to drive some back to the courtroom, this is often not true. In fact, cash bail massively impacts the finances of the people that can least afford it and it hampers their ability to move past a bad incident in their life. My guest is David Gaspar, the National Director of Operations at The Bail Project. The Bail Project is a 501 nonprofit organization aiming to pay bail for people who are not financially capable of doing so themselves.
29 min
144
Are Gas Prices High Due To Oil Company Greed? P...
Many progressives believe gas prices are due to the greed of oil companies. They're all reporting record profits, but my guest Alex Salter explains why this has happened. Alex is also from Texas, a state besieged by Californians. He explains why Texans shouldn't fear their new neighbors and how that applies to immigrants from other countries immigrating to America.
31 min
145
Voters and Parents Chose School Choice in the 2...
Ron DeSantis was the bright spot for the GOP in the 2022 midterm elections. Why? He achieved crossover appeal by expanding school choice and parents' rights in Florida. This pattern has also played out in Arizona and Texas. By this, I mean real reform that makes a difference for students, not red meat for talk radio. The Republican candidates that gave lip service to reform lost big. My guest Gary Frankel shares more.
27 min
146
The FTX Scandal and Elon Musk's Future with Twi...
FTX is a crypto trading market that has filed for bankruptcy due to stunning mismanagement at the scale of a Bernie Madoff-like scam. James Czerniawski joins me to explain the basics, and we also cover the future of Twitter under Elon Musk's ownership.
39 min
147
A Theory of the Kennedy Assassination
Today is the anniversary of the killing of John Kennedy in Dallas. While in Dallas a few years ago, I took a tour of Dealey Plaza with Robin Brown of JFK Custom Tours. It was so entertaining that I invited Robin to the show to lay out what he believes happened on November 22, 1963. We spend a great deal of time discussing the rise of defense contractors and the CIA in the early days of the Cold War. Then Robin explains his theory on the why, how, and who of President John F. Kennedy's murder.
176 min
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of 2022 Midterm...
Gabriella Hoffman joins me to discuss ballot initiatives in 2022 ranging from gun control legislation to rank-choice voting.
42 min
149
WAL: Midterm Elections Recap - Is Trump Done?
Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, Paul Copeland, Brian Wohlgemuth, and Vincent talk about the midterms and what went right and wrong for Libertarians, Republicans, and Democrats. We also discuss if this is finally the end for Trump.
88 min
150
Filling Health Care Gaps with the Heart and Sou...
Lisa Kreag, Executive Director of the Heart and Soul free clinic, joins me to discuss the need for care for the uninsured in one of the most affluent communities in the state of Indiana. You wouldn't think the need would be so great in our wealthiest county, but it is. She explains how this nonprofit cares for over 500 patients with an all-volunteer staff.
22 min