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Jan. 10, 2020

97: Rethinking American Foreign Policy/War with Iran? with Pratik Cho…

With commentators proclaiming that World War III is just around the corner due to increasing tensions between the United States and Iran, the United States' foreign policy is at the forefront of the national conversation. With conservative pundits like Ben …

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Jan. 3, 2020

96: How to Have Impossible Conversations

2020 will certainly present its share of challenges. Among them being that of having tough discussions with our friends, family, coworkers, etc... on issues that are politically and emotionally charged. To start off the year, I wanted to take a …

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Dec. 27, 2019

BONUS: Brian Nichols on "Friends Against Government" Podcast

For the final episode of the year, please enjoy my appearance on the "Friends Against Government" Podcast where we discuss impeachment, Dominick the Donkey, and more! (Originally aired on November 26, 2019 at https://www.podbean.com/site/EpisodeDownload/PBC90D37PSE45)

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Dec. 20, 2019

95: Should Justin Amash be the Impeachment Manager?

Ho ho ho! It's the most wonderful time of the year, and with that, I'm riding solo this week as we wrap up a phenomenal 2019 and start looking ahead to 2020! Today, I read some of the awesome reviews …

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Dec. 13, 2019

94: Criminal Justice Reform and Why it Matters (with Conner Drigotas)

Criminal justice reform is a topic that many members on the left and the right have started to agree on (much in thanks to libertarians for paving the way), but despite the progress, our criminal justice system still harms millions …

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Dec. 6, 2019

BONUS: Brian Nichols on "Your Better Life Podcast" (How Brian Nichols…

Usually we discuss politics here on The Brian Nichols Show, but in a few past episodes, we've focused on some other topics, like how to find happiness (with Tim Preuss) and living "Your Better Life" (with Gary Collins). Today, we're …

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Nov. 29, 2019

93: Andrew Yang's Economics- ANALYSIS with Max Gulker from AIER

Andrew Yang is easily one of the most interesting candidates running for the Democratic Party nomination. His economic ideas have captivated his supporters, the "Yang Gang", leaving a nice portion of Americans arguing it's #TimeForYang. Today, I have Max Gulker …

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Nov. 22, 2019

92: "The Deep State is Real!"- A Conversation with Congressman Thomas…

At The Brian Nichols Show, my goal is to leave my audience educated, enlightened, and informed. For today's episode, I feel confident that each of you will finish the show feeling that all three of those boxes were checked, as …

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Nov. 15, 2019

91: Elizabeth Warren's Tax Plans and Economic Vision- ANALYSIS with M…

If you have friends who are Elizabeth Warren fans, then this most definitely is the episode you should send their way, as today I am joined once again by Max Gulker from the American Institute for Economic Research! Max joins …

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Nov. 8, 2019

90: Todd Hagopian (Libertarian-in-Chief) for Libertarian Party Chair!

The Libertarian Party is the largest, pro-liberty political organization in the United States, yet the LP has never surpassed 3.5% in a nationwide election. So, what's the problem...? Is it the message, or the party? Well, my guest today believes …

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Oct. 25, 2019

89: School Choice and Why it Matters

Our old, exclusionary, geographically-based education system is not educating children the way it promises to. Parents have been fighting for the ability to get their kids into schools that don’t constantly fail them decade after decade, only to be denied …

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Oct. 18, 2019

88: A Christian Conservative's Case Against Social Progressivism

In 2015, the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges held that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to license and recognize same-sex marriage per the Equal Protection Clause. While millions celebrated the decision (including libertarians), many social conservatives found the ruling …

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Oct. 11, 2019

87: How to Succeed in Politics (and Other Forms of Devil Worship) wit…

Two men separated by time embark on parallel paths to succeed in the blood sport that is professional politics. In the aftermath of the 2016 election, a young political operative named Art Brown finds himself about to sit at the …

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Oct. 6, 2019

BONUS: Nobody Knows How to Make a Pizza with Julie Borowski

Did you know that nobody knows how to make a pizza? Wait, you disagree? Okay, let's try this- Did you know there's not a single person on Earth who has the skills and knowledge to make something as deceptively simple …

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Oct. 4, 2019

86: Carla Gericke and the Free State Project

Want to really "live free"? Well, guess what. Today's your lucky day. Today I'm joined by Carla Gericke from the Free State Project, which is a historic mass migration of more than 20,000 people who have pledged to move to …

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Sept. 27, 2019

85: The Global Climate Strike, Greta Thunberg, Climate Change, and Mo…

Have you been finding yourself questioning the narratives being promoted by those taking part in the Global Climate Strike? Did you raise and eyebrow when Greta Thunberg gave her captivating (and divisive) speech at the United Nations? Or perhaps have …

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Sept. 20, 2019

84: Jake Gutowitz: 22-Year-Old Libertarian Running For County Legisla…

Today I am joined by Libertarian 22-Year-Old Jake Gutowitz, who is running for county legislator in Nassau County! Listen as we discuss his political ambitions, he journey into politics, some key issues of his campaign, and where he thinks his …

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Sept. 13, 2019

83: Living off the Grid and Enjoying "The Simple Life" with Gary Coll…

Do you feel like life is too stressful and far more complicated than it needs to be? Or do you feel like you're on a treadmill to nowhere, grinding in life each and everyday, thinking there is something wrong with …

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Sept. 6, 2019

82: Off to College! (PART 1) with Sarah Nichols

In a new series for The Brian Nichols Show, I am being joined by my sister, Sarah Nichols, as she heads "Off to College"! As she's a recent high school graduate, I wanted to pick Sarah's brain to see where …

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Aug. 30, 2019

81: Should Mass Shooters Get the Death Penalty? with Hannah Cox from …

Should Mass Shooters Get the Death Penalty? Your first reaction is likely, "Well, yes. Duh". And if that was your reaction, no worries, it used to be my reaction, too. That is until I started to look at the death …

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Aug. 23, 2019

80: From Leftist to Libertarian with Steffi Cole

I dare say that most of us know folks within the libertarian movement who came from the more conservative side of things, heck, with yours truly being one of them. But those who ventured to libertarianism from the left are …

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Aug. 16, 2019

79: Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Arvin Vohra on Past Cont…

Welcome back, folks! For those of you new listeners joining us, thanks for taking some time to listen to today’s episode of The Brian Nichols Show! Today’s episode sticks true to one of the main principles we maintain here at …

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Aug. 9, 2019

78: Bernie Sanders on The Joe Rogan Experience- ANALYSIS with Max Gul…

Did you catch Bernie Sanders' appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience? No? Well, don't you worry, Max Gulker and I suffered through it and are here to give you a breakdown of the most important segments so you don't have …

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Aug. 2, 2019

77: Dismantling the Two-Party System by Changing the Way We Vote with…

"My vote just doesn't matter..." Have you heard this before? Or perhaps have you caught yourself saying that exact same phrase? Don't worry, you're not alone. As a mater of fact, I've said as much myself. With the "choose-one" voting …

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