The Chris Spangle Show

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390: The Swamp Explained - Recapping the Democratic Primary Feb 24, 2020

Show notes

The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we recap the most recent Democratic debates, the Nevada Caucus results, and the future of the Democratic primary.

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Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/

Video - https://youtu.be/aFcW-Z_qP1k

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389: Path to Libertarianism - Ryan Lindsey, Editor of WAL Reader Feb 19, 2020

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Ryan Lindsey is the editor of our magazine, the WAL Reader and speaks to Chris Spangle. Ryan grew up in a conservative home, but his Christian values over time have refocused his political views. He is a libertarian that leans left, is mainly concerned with social justice, noninterventionism, and open borders. He even says that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a lot of good things to say. We examine how and what he believes and why.

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Video - https://youtu.be/OYPUlCb52HI

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388: Path to Libertarianism - Adam Asks About Survival of the Fittest, Foreign Policy, and Neighbors Behaving Badly Feb 12, 2020

Show notes

Adam is new to libertarianism and has some questions about politics and philosophy. Chris Spangle, Harry Price, Rhinehold, and Hodey Johns field his questions. If you'd like to join us to ask questions, please contact us at editor@wearelibertarians.com.

Is Libertarianism About Survival of the Fittest? - 00:24:55
How Would Libertarians Fight Systemic Racism? - 00:45:33
How Would We Deal With Bad Neighbors? - 01:20:11
What Does A Libertarian Do When In Elected Office? - 01:35:34
What Does Libertarian Foreign Policy Look Like? - 01:54:04

Answering Miranda's Questions: https://wal.fireside.fm/604

Video: https://youtu.be/QKhA5z3h6Rg

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387: IowaTF? State of the Union, Impeachment Ends, Coronavirus, Vermin Supreme, Super Bowl Halftime "Controversy" Feb 06, 2020

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Chris Spangle and Rhinehold go old-school WAL. We cover a bunch of topics with no notes over 2 1/2 hours. What happened in Iowa? We debate online-voting. We cover the State of the Union, the coronavirus, Vermin Supreme supposedly leading the race in the LP, examine the origin of a fake controversy surrounding J-Lo and the halftime show in the Super Bowl, and we end by talking about the end of impeachment and what it means for our republic.

Show Title

Coronavirus - 00:7:20

Super Bowl Halftime "Controversy" - 00:10:03

Iowa - 00:20:20

Vermin Supreme - 01:07:50

State of the Union - 01:37:54

Impeachment Ends - 01:50:37

Video: https://youtu.be/jUvyYNnPvu8

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386: Path to Libertarianism: Jason Pye, VP of Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks Jan 29, 2020

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Vice President of Legislative Affairs for FreedomWorks Jason Pye shares his journey from a southern Republican to a libertarian that is enacting policy through Congress. Jason talks about the impact of his blogging career on his future, and his job lobbying Congress for Freedomworks.

Website - http://www.freedomworks.org/content/jason-pye

Twitter - https://twitter.com/pye

Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/dhnxgn

Podcast - http://www.freedomworks.org/tag/pardon-disruption

Video - https://youtu.be/Wl_PYPFknv4

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385: Limiting the Power of the Presidency - Impeachment and Curtailing Military Powers Jan 23, 2020

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Chris Spangle and Rhinehold discuss recent events in Trump's impeachment. Spangle hasn't paid much attention so Rhinehold explains the basics. Sen. Tim Kaine has introduced a bill to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran so they break down the growth of the President's war powers by discussing the War Powers Act and the AUMF.

Time Stamps:

00:09:26 - Impeachment Update
00:47:55 - Overview of Presidential War Powers
00:53:20 - War Powers Resolution
01:02:02 - AUMF
01:13:04 - Tim Kaine's Bill

Show Notes: https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/War-Powes_AUMF_Kaine-Resolution.pdf

Video: https://youtu.be/ZCXSMv_oUJA

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New Podcast: Now Hear This with Chris Spangle - Rupert Boneham of Rupert's Kids Jan 17, 2020

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I am now hosting a local radio show on Indianapolis radio. It is called Now Hear This and it airs weekend mornings on Q95 and WNDE. Subscribe now! http://www.nowhearthisindy.com/. This is the first episode and features libertarian Rupert Boneham who runs Rupert's Kids. He was also the 2012 Gubernatorial candidate for the Libertarian Party of Indiana and a contestant on Survivor.

Rupert Boneham of Rupert's Kids (and Survivor) discusses his program's efforts to help empower young men and women that are exiting the criminal justice system and his new facility called the Where House. Learn more at https://www.rupertskids.org/.

Now Hear This is a conversation with leaders in Indianapolis that are working to improve the lives of Hoosiers. Our goal is to empower you to join in their work and make a difference while informing you about the unseen aspects of life in Indiana. Now Hear This airs weekends on Q95, WNDE, ALT 103, and iHeart Radio stations in Indianapolis as an effort to share the work of local nonprofits with listeners.

Special Guest: Rupert Boneham.

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384: The Afghan Papers Jan 15, 2020

Show notes

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold discuss the 18 years of lies told by the US Government and media about the war in Afghanistan.

Show Notes - https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Afghan-Papers.pdf

Time Stamps

00:15:27 - Afghan Papers Overview
00:29:01 - Lies By Government Officials
01:05:35 - Lies by the Media

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WAL Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/werlibertarians/videos

Recommended Books

Weapons of Mass Deception

Manufacturing Consent

Fool's Errand

Recommended TV Shows and Movies

Dan Snow Doc

Nixon by Nixon

The Brink

Vice

War Machine

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383: Answering Questions about the Iranian Crisis and the Death of Soleimani Jan 08, 2020

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Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold explain the full picture of the death of Iranian General Qassam Soleimani. We answer several questions, including:

00:18:49 - Who was Qassam Soleimani?
00:38:54 - How did he die?
00:49:24 - Is America safer because he is dead?
00:1:22:20 - Will there be another world war?
01:34:28 - Listener questions

Resources and Links:

https://wearelibertarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Soleimani.pdf

Video: https://youtu.be/AvslfS_kYdY

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382: Who is Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States? Jan 06, 2020

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Chris Spangle talks to Tom LoBianco, author of Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House. With impeachment in motion, they examine the career and character of the sitting Vice President.

Video - https://youtu.be/vW-l9vYfbn4

Tom's Website - https://tomlobianco.com/

Amazon Link - https://www.amazon.com/Piety-Power-Pence-Taking-White-ebook

Twitter - https://twitter.com/tomlobianco

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