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192: Bringing More Voices to the Table: Ranked Choice Voting vs. Approval Voting
Jan. 29, 2021

192: Bringing More Voices to the Table: Ranked Choice Voting vs. Appr…

How to we fix our broken electoral system? Our "pick one" system is clearly broken, especially when considering that we only have two viable choices (and what exciting choices they are, eh?). So, how can we fix our broken voting system and subsequently bring more voices to the table? Kyle Baile…

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191: "LET'S PARTY: a movie to end the Duopoly" -with Brad Lyon
Jan. 27, 2021

191: "LET'S PARTY: a movie to end the Duopoly" -with Brad Lyon

Are you sick of being told you have only two political options in the United States of America?Are you tired of hearing supporting a third party is wasted effort?Do you simply want to end the duopoly? Long time indie film director Brad Lyon (@BradLeoLyon) is helping lead that charge through …

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190: Messaging Matters: Brian Nichols on Chief Chats
Jan. 25, 2021

190: Messaging Matters: Brian Nichols on Chief Chats

Today's episode originally aired on "Chief Chats" with Todd Hagopian Kevin Hobbie, where I joined the boys to discuss why messaging matters.*****ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:"The boys are joined by podcasting great Brian Nichols to discuss liberty and how the movement can better it’s messaging"

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189: Will the GOP Become the Patriot Party? -with Kenny Cody
Jan. 22, 2021

189: Will the GOP Become the Patriot Party? -with Kenny Cody

After the defeat of Donald Trump at the ballot box in November, the fight for the reigns of the GOP has never been more intense. Trump has even been rumored to want to stay involved in politics, be it with the GOP, or with his own party/movement. Kenny Cody returns to the show to dig into this…

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188: The Path Forward For Liberty: GOP or LP? -Brian Nichols on The No Gimmicks Podcast
Jan. 20, 2021

188: The Path Forward For Liberty: GOP or LP? -Brian Nichols on The N…

*This episode first aired on The No Gimmicks Podcast with Brady Leonard*Original Show Notes: Brian Nichols is the host of The Brian Nichols Show on We Are Libertarians Podcast Network and an associate editor of The Libertarian Republic. Follow Brian @BNicholsLiberty and follow us @bradyleonard @n…

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187: "Armed Queers Don't Get Bashed!" - with Ermiya Fanaeian from SLC Pink Pistols
Jan. 18, 2021

187: "Armed Queers Don't Get Bashed!" - with Ermiya Fanaeian from SLC…

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…

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186: What's in the New COVID Stimulus Bill? -with Brad Polumbo
Jan. 15, 2021

186: What's in the New COVID Stimulus Bill? -with Brad Polumbo

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…

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185: Creating Value & Building Trust: A Blueprint to Selling Liberty -with Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Candidate Spike Cohen
Jan. 13, 2021

185: Creating Value & Building Trust: A Blueprint to Selling Liberty …

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…

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184: Could "Quarantine Camps" for COVID-19 Actually Happen? -with Assemblyman Mark Walczyk
Jan. 11, 2021

184: Could "Quarantine Camps" for COVID-19 Actually Happen? -with Ass…

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…

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183: What's Next For MAGA? -with Marc Lobliner
Jan. 8, 2021

183: What's Next For MAGA? -with Marc Lobliner

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 …

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182: Applying Marketing & Sales to Politics (To Make Liberty Win)
Jan. 6, 2021

182: Applying Marketing & Sales to Politics (To Make Liberty Win)

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…

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181: What We're Building & Where We're Going
Jan. 4, 2021

181: What We're Building & Where We're Going

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 …

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180: COVID-19 Pandemic Data & Science that will Save Lives & Livelihoods -with Nick Hudson
Jan. 1, 2021

180: COVID-19 Pandemic Data & Science that will Save Lives & Liveliho…

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…

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179: The Future of the Libertarian Party -with Marc Clair
Dec. 30, 2020

179: The Future of the Libertarian Party -with Marc Clair

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…

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178: Tennessee GOP is Making Liberty Win -with TN House GOP Caucus Chairman Rep. Jeremy Faison
Dec. 28, 2020

178: Tennessee GOP is Making Liberty Win -with TN House GOP Caucus Ch…

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…

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177: The New Honor Code: A Simple Plan for Raising Our Standards and Restoring Our Good Names -with Grant McCracken
Dec. 27, 2020

177: The New Honor Code: A Simple Plan for Raising Our Standards and …

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…

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176: Guerrilla Politics: How Libertarians can Take on the Duopoly and Win -with Curt (Libertarian)
Dec. 23, 2020

176: Guerrilla Politics: How Libertarians can Take on the Duopoly and…

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…

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175: The Lockdowns Are Crushing Small Businesses -with Tony Gehrig
Dec. 21, 2020

175: The Lockdowns Are Crushing Small Businesses -with Tony Gehrig

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…

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174: Have We Been Here Before? -with Professor Jim Morone
Dec. 18, 2020

174: Have We Been Here Before? -with Professor Jim Morone

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…

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173: Finding Common Ground -with Jenessa Fenton
Dec. 16, 2020

173: Finding Common Ground -with Jenessa Fenton

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,…

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172: America's Future -with Cindy Cerquitella
Dec. 14, 2020

172: America's Future -with Cindy Cerquitella

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…

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171: How Canceling Student Loan Debt is a Regressive Nightmare-with Brad Polumbo
Dec. 11, 2020

171: How Canceling Student Loan Debt is a Regressive Nightmare-with B…

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…

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170: A Never-Trump Conservative's Report Card Grade for Trump -with John Ziegler
Dec. 9, 2020

170: A Never-Trump Conservative's Report Card Grade for Trump -with J…

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…

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169: Fusion Capitalism - A Clean Energy Vision for Conservatives with Steve Melink
Dec. 7, 2020

169: Fusion Capitalism - A Clean Energy Vision for Conservatives with…

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.".

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