Candidates Episodes
Oct. 1, 2022
596: Winning Libertarian Solutions For Indiana (And Beyond!)
On today's episode, I'm joined once again by James Sceniak, Libertarian candidate for US Senate in Indiana!
Guest: James Sceniak
Sept. 28, 2022
593: Building a Culture of Liberty
What is a culture of liberty? It's not just the principles that we stand for, but also the way in which we implement them. How can we make sure that our actions are consistent with the values we espouse? And how do we build a culture that reinforces those values?
Guest: Spike Cohen
Sept. 10, 2022
581: Republicans Need to Start Playing OFFENSE
On today's episode, I'm joined by Kenny Cody to talk about why Republicans need to start playing offense versus constantly playing defense to Democratic narratives.
Guest: Kenny Cody
Sept. 9, 2022
580: Enough is Enough - It's Time to End the WARS, Fix Our MONEY, & Restore Our CIVIL RIGHTS
We'll be discussing how the United States is currently involved in an endless war on terror funded by The Fed's endless printing of money that has cost us trillions of dollars while also infringing on our civil rights through mass surveillance, indefinite detention without trial, torture, and assassination by drone strikes.
Guest: Chris Russomanno
Sept. 8, 2022
579: Meeting People Where They're At - (On the Issues THEY Care About)
No matter what your political persuasion is or what your beliefs are on any particular issue, it's important to remember that if you're trying to persuade someone who doesn't agree with you, it's not enough just to tell them what they should be thinking—you have to meet them where they are, and ask them what they care about.
Guest: Spike Cohen
Sept. 7, 2022
578: The Danger of "DO SOMETHING!" Politics
Do you ever feel like your government is making decisions without really knowing what it's doing? On today's episode, Rodgir and I discuss the danger of "do something" politics and how this type of thinking can lead to bad policy and harm innocent people.
Guest: Dr. Rodgir Cohen
Sept. 6, 2022
577: Without Choice, You Can't Have Liberty - Meet the Libertarian Choice for Alabama's 7th Congressional District
Gavin is a Libertarian who believes that without choice, you can't have liberty. He explains why he thinks the best way to promote personal freedom and civil liberties is through limited government: less taxation, less regulation, and more personal responsibility.
Guest: Gavin Goodman
Aug. 31, 2022
573: Candidate School 101 - What Are the Top Areas Political Candidates Are Lacking?!
How do you find the right consultants? What are the top areas political candidates are lacking? And how can you get your message out there without getting drowned out by your competitors?
Guest: Morgan Bonwell
Aug. 19, 2022
565: The Reasons to Celebrate Liz Cheney's Loss are MANY
Cheney's loss means that she'll have to find another way to make herself relevant—and it looks like she has no shortage of ideas. After her loss, she said that she may consider running for PRESIDENT in 2024.
Guest: Kenny Cody
Aug. 12, 2022
560: Can this Libertarian Offer Colorado a True Liberty Alternative?!
Brian thinks that Libertarians are the best hope for restoring the American dream—and he thinks it's time for Colorado to take the first step toward reclaiming its independence from big government.
Guest: Brian Peotter
Aug. 9, 2022
557: Young Americans For Liberty Revolution 2022: RECAP
I had a GREAT time joining our friends over at Young Americans For Liberty at Revolution 2022 this past weekend! Today, I recap some of my favorite takeaways from the event, and why I am SO EXCITED for the prospects of liberty post-Rev22!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug. 6, 2022
556: Meet the CYPHERPUNK STOCKBROKER Running for US Senate in New Hampshire!
Bruce is running on a platform of privacy, decentralization, and digital freedom. In this episode, we talk about his campaign and how the principles behind those ideas can change our world.
Guest: Bruce Fenton
July 27, 2022
552: The Rise of the Celebritarian Politico
In this new age of politics, it's important to have an understanding of what makes a candidate appealing to voters.
July 22, 2022
551: The Power of Persona
Brad Polumbo and I discuss the idea that persona plays a larger role than policy in the world of politics. We talk about how politicians can use their personas to win over voters, even when they don't have a strong political record. We also touch on how politicians can use their personas to shape policy in ways that will help them win elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 20, 2022
548: Why Does This Libertarian Think Florida Deserves a More Pro-Liberty Governor than Ron DeSantis?
Hector Roos is running as a Libertarian to offer Florida a more "pro-liberty" candidate than Ron DeSantis.
Guest: Hector Roos
July 16, 2022
546: Why Don't Libertarians Ever Win?
In our society, we're taught that winning arguments is the most important thing. But what if it's not? What if the most important thing is actually helping your fellow Americans on the issues that impact them the most?
July 14, 2022
544: Is Joe Biden 2024 Already TOAST? - Why do a Majority of Democrats NOT Want Biden to Run Again?
So, where does that leave Joe Biden for 2024? Heck, where does that leave the Democrats? (*Hillary Clinton has entered the chat*)
July 8, 2022
540: Fighting For America - Why Tom Norton Is Running for Congress in M-2 to Defend Our Values!
Tom Norton has a simple message: he's running for Congress because he wants to defend our values.
Guest: Tom Norton
July 7, 2022
539: Revolution 22 - How Young Americans For Liberty is Helping Make Liberty Win!
Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the most active and effective pro-liberty youth organization advancing liberty on the campus and in American electoral politics. Their four-step mission is to identify, educate, train, and mobilize youth activists to make liberty win. Today, Dan Taylor (VP of Campus) joins the program to promote their biggest event of the year, Revolution22, and how YAL is helping make liberty win by meeting people where they're at on the issues they care about. L...
Guest: Dan Taylor
July 6, 2022
538: Beware of Common Good Conservatives! - Why 'Common Good' Conservatism Is a Recipe for Failure
It's not the libertarians who are failing, but rather, the failed policies of the common good conservative.
Guest: Charles Sauer
June 23, 2022
529: Don't Be Fooled - Colorado Governor Jared Polis is No Moderate or Libertarian (ANALYSIS)
Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colorado) has often been cited by libertarians as being "one of the most libertarian governors in the country". But does his governance in Colorado actually hold up to his supposed libertarian bona fides?
June 22, 2022
528: It's Official: Biden is the Worst President of the 21st Century! (with Sen. Ted Harvey)
The blueprint is simple: Expose Mr. Biden for his litany of failures since January 2021 — drive the point home, again and again. Why? Because Mr. Biden is the worst American president in decades.
Guest: Ted Harvey
June 16, 2022
524: Why is This Liberty REPUBLICAN Running to Reclaim his Old State Senate Seat in Maine? (w/ Eric Brakey)
People are hurting out there. Inflation is is is really hurting people. It's universal - from truckers to soccer moms.
Guest: Eric Brakey
June 7, 2022
517: Why is this Military Veteran & Journeyman Electrician Running for Hayward City Council!? (w/ Michael Lema)
"I decided to run because, in March of 2020, I got out of the Marine Corps after serving five and a half years. And I got back in mid-March, March 15, and I went to go work my first job as a normal person again. And they laid me off right after my first day."
Guest: Michael Lema