2020 has show just how unprepared government is in terms of being able to address immediate problems and concerns on a public policy perspective. And with that, those groups that have been traditionally marginalized are learning first-hand how important it is to take one's own personal autonomy in…
Have you looked at this new COVID stimulus bill that was passed by Congress? Well, if you didn't, don't you worry, because Brad Polumbo (FEE, National Review, Breaking Boundaries) did for you! Listen as Brad digs through the dirty details of the COVID stimulus bill and some of the wasteful spendi…
In sales, creating value and building trust are not only an absolutely necessary aspects in "closing the deal", but also fundamental in keeping your "base of business" for the long term, as well. Joining the show today is 2020 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential candidate and entrepreneur, Spik…
A proposed section of the public health law in New York would allow Gov. Andrew Cuomo to detain ANY person he believes poses a danger to public health, meaning all it would take is a single order from the governor, then *poof*, quarantine camp. So... how close is this to reality? Assembly Mark W…
There was a large portion of the "MAGA" crowd that echoed libertarian sentiments, with many of those MAGA-libertarians being a part of the greater liberty movement in general. So, what's next for those liberty-leaning MAGA folk? Do they stick the route of the GOP, or do the venture to untested …
Today's episode is a special reairing of my appearance over on Brad Polumbo's awesome new program, "Breaking Boundaries with Brad Polumbo". ******************************************************************************************* Original notes (can be found: https://brokenboundaries.fireside.f…
Over the past 3 years at The Brian Nichols Show, we've been having conversations with the movers and shakers in the greater liberty movement, focusing on leaving the audience educated, enlightened, and informed. Going into 2021, we're taking it a step further. We're building the top destination …
COVID-19 is a threat. Yes, it's a very real disease that kills lots of people. However, the government lockdowns and the related intrusions on civil liberties pose a serious threat not only to lives, but to civilization itself—a threat must be resisted. At this juncture, the science is qui…
Over the past few years, a growing number of members from the Mises Caucus have started to join the Libertarian Party with the goal of making the Libertarian Party a "libertarian", Ron Paul oriented party. Today's guest, like yours truly, speaks to dozens of noted influencers in the greater libe…
We've often discussed/debated how to best enact liberty policy into action; via the GOP, or via the LP? Today's guest is Jeremy Faison (@JeremyFaison4TN), Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman representing House District 11, who makes his case (and bring the receipts!) on why the GOP is the m…
What used to be shocking has somehow become the new normal in our politics, workplaces, and universities. Sexual predators stalk interns at work and teenagers abroad. Parents try to buy a place for their kids in college. Pharmaceutical companies refuse to acknowledge the Opioid epidemic they he…
Libertarians are underdogs. The game is rigged against us. The Republican/Democrat duopoly colluded to effectively prevent any 3rd party from winning. So what should we do? Is it hopeless? Should we just give up? The good news: underdogs win all the time. David beat Goliath. Washington beat t…
The government lockdows in response to the COVID pandemic has decimated small businesses across the country. What's even more... some "red" states have locked down their economies as well, leaving many businesses looking for any type of relief. Fargo, North Dakota City Commissioner Tony Gehrig j…
Have we been here before? Well, maybe not exactly... but close enough! That's the argument that today's guest, Professor Jim Morone makes, and why we should look to the past when trying to figure out what lies ahead. History also shows us that demographic changes (like Latinos moving right) and a…
One of the main focuses here at The Brian Nichols Show has been to show how to #SellLiberty. But selling requires us to meet people where they're at by asking questions, learning what they're main concerns are, and showing we have the solutions to their problems. Today, we put that into action,…
America’s Future empowers young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all. Joining The Brian Nichols Show today is Cindy Cerquitella, Executive Director of America's Future, who joins the program to outline…
With the impending Biden/Harris administration, the idea of "cancelling" student loan debt has grown from a mere concept to a tangible possibility in the immediate future. While the prospects of cancelling student loan debt sounds appealing (especially to those with tens, if not hundreds of thous…
In 2016, a large faction of "Never Trump" conservatives split from the GOP in opposition to Donald Trump and his overtly non-conservative bona fides. Among them was John Ziegler, Senior Columnist at Mediate and longtime conservative media personality. Today, John joins the show four years after t…
Should the government tax carbon to deal with the "impending climate crisis"? Today's guest, CEO of Melink Corporation and author of "Fusion Capitalism - A Clean Energy Vision for Conservatives", Steve Melink, thinks the answer to that question is an emphatic, "Yes.".
Getting pro-liberty elected officials into office has always been one of the biggest challenges that the liberty movement has had to face. Cliff Maloney and his group of liberty warriors at Young Americans For Liberty, however, have seemingly cracked the code. With the wins continuing to tally u…
"Psychedelics!? Far out, dude! Wanna take a trip to Funkytown?" Okay, that's probably the split-second thought you had when reading the word "psychedelics", but let's be real... how much do you actually *know* about psychedelics? Joining the show today is the Content Director from Microdose.buz…
How do we #SellLiberty? That's the question we've been answering here on The Brian Nichols Show, and it's the question I was asked when I joined Dan "Taxation is Theft" Behrman on his aptly named podcast, "Taxation is Theft". Selling the ideas of libertarianism is easy, so long as we're applying…
"So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause...". I bet you've heard that phrase used when discussing politics, right? Well, like many other examples, it is just one parallel between the world of "Earthly politics" and the world of "Star Wars politics". Joining the show to help outl…
From "debate" to "conversation", this special Thanksgiving episode went through several iterations prior to airing, as one of the original participants was having technical issues... What transpired was a fantastic conversation between yours truly and former LP Chair candidate Joshua Smith on the…