The Stateless Man

Rejecting False Prophets Jan 20, 2014

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Bitcoin's Human Potential Jan 12, 2014

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To Engage or Not to Engage: Libertarians in Politics Jan 07, 2014

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Who Needs the Developed World? Jan 07, 2014

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The Rhetoric of Open Borders | Fractional Reserve Banking: Money Out of Nothing Dec 30, 2013

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Honduras: Making the Move | Mexico City Protests | Why Reddit? | Mañana in Cuba | College Not Worth It Dec 27, 2013

Guests: Monique and Graham Brown of GrahamPBrown.com, Dreams of Cities; Manuel Rueda, journalist with fusión.net; Sarah Harvard, editor and creator of DL Magazine.

Guerrilla Journalism | Public Choice Economics | The Promise of Honduras | Origins Italy and Entrepreneurship Dec 15, 2013

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Partisan Stupidity | Canada’s Freemen on the Land | Free Trade and Nationalist Bickering | The Next Currency? Sep 29, 2013

While those most affected may fail to notice, political parties and movements have a way of infecting their adherents with sloppy thinking — all the better for "total devotion to the goals." Paul Wilson of LibertyBlog.org has written on the matter, and he shares how he observed this in his own life and why "politics has become a religion." The Freemen on the Land movement in Canada is generating attention and has reached the then-they-fight-you stage. How dare people question the authority of an all-encompassing state and seek to opt out! Ryan Elson of Dissembling.org unravels the media spin and reveals his own approach to the freeman lifestyle.

Collectivist Failure in Latin America | Anarchism and the Liberty Movement | Startup Cities Update With Tom Bell Sep 21, 2013

New economic competitiveness rankings are out, and Latin America typically lags behind. At the same time, many people in Colombia have begun an aggressive campaign against Starbucks and its potential investment in the nation. These are not isolated events. David Shellenberger, "a voice for freedom," has been in the liberty movement for decades. He shares his observations on how he came to devote his life to it on a full-time basis. He now believes in the anarchist position and sees more and more young people taking that position as well. Tom Bell, a law professor based in California, is perhaps the world's leading legal expert on the promise of startup cities.

Free Press Under Attack in Ecuador | Giant of Brazil Awakening | Immigrant Tensions in Sweden Jun 22, 2013

Ilya Brotzky is the founder of Brazil Career Blueprint, and he has been observing the latest mass protests in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo firsthand. We discuss the underlying motivations of the participants and what may come of their actions. Sven Larson is a research fellow with the Wyoming Liberty Group and an adult immigrant from Sweden. Author of Remaking America: Welcome to the Dark Side of the Welfare State, he is keenly aware of the pitfalls of socialism in Sweden, and we discuss the latest violence there and the tensions with new arrivals who are struggling to integrate. I go through a host of news for the liberty-conscious, most importantly a new law in Ecuador which presents a grave barrier to freedom of the press.

No Transparency in Canada | Avoid Confining Advice | Education as a Way of Life | The US as Rome Jun 17, 2013

Corey Schruder of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation explains the lack of transparency in government compensation in Canada, and how the latest attempt to change that on the margin went off the rails. Heather Thorkelson has written about how not following advice led to so many adventures for her, including getting to base camp at Mount Everest and visiting Antarctica. She lives in Lima, Peru, and is a life coach. Erica Goldson is famous for her valedictorian speech against schooling and advocates for alternative and life-long education and getting off the conveyer-belt. Mark Skousen, is the founder of FreedomFest, perhaps the world’s largest liberty conference.

College by 12 | Exiled from Russia | Greece’s Not-So-Golden Dawn | New Zealand’s Housing Crisis Jun 07, 2013

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Socratic Embarrassment | Identity Post-Yugoslavia | Facebook "Terrorist Threat" | Rich States, Poor States May 29, 2013

Jan Helfeld is a renegade interviewer whose “Socratic interview technique” exposes contradictory premises in the assertions of political leaders and commentators. Jadranko Brkic is managing director of Sloboda i Prosperitet TV (Freedom and Prosperity TV), a libertarian media network in the Western Balkans. He shares his story, from living throughout the globe to how he fought in the civil war of the former Yugoslavia. Evan Greer of the Center for Rights and Fight For The Future is advocating for the release of an 18-year-old facing 20 years in prison for a Facebook post! Jonathan Williams of the American Legislative Exchange Council coauthored the Rich States, Poor States booklet, and he discusses his ranking of economic competitiveness.

The Upside of Austerity in the U.S.; TEFL Certification Update; Why Generation-Y Isn’t All That Bad; The Truth About Dubai May 23, 2013

While many of us speak of rapid austerity policy in negative terms, Kevin Williamson says “bring it on.” A National Review columnist, he believes financial difficulties will inevitably lead towards self-sufficiency, innovative solutions, and a freer economy. Bruce Jones, of the International TEFL Academy, returns to share why you want to consider certification before heading abroad to teach English, along with the latest developments in terms of demand. Us Generation-Y members have earned a low reputation, although I consider the allegations from Time Magazine laughable. Brad Hines, a writer and social media strategist, doesn’t think that is the entire story either.

The Solitary Lady Wanderer; Secession around the World; The Open Borders Solution May 08, 2013

Travel presents heightened concerns for women, particularly in the case of safety. One who has not let that stop her is the Solitary Wanderer. Aleah Taboclaon shares her tips and why she wrote the popular article, “Date a Girl Who Travels.” Nations come and go, even if many of us do not follow history or current events enough to realize. Today, there are many individuals pushing for secession as a route to local governance and sovereignty. Yaël Ossowski and Dennis Bumpy Kanahele, of Québec and Hawaii, explain the basis for those efforts. Finally, we examine something we celebrate through The Stateless Man — freedom of movement and open borders.

The Freedom Friend on Singapore Outcompeting the United States May 01, 2013

Singapore is one of the world's leaders for economic freedom, as ranked by the Fraser Institute and the Heritage Foundation — and stories of wealthy individuals, such as Facebook founder Eduardo Saverin, expatriating there abound. The Freedom Friend, Michelle Liberman, is living down there and writing a book about life as a female from the United States. You don't want to miss this sharp lady's insights!

Property Rights Rankings in Canada; Police State U.S.A.; Table Tennis Champion Visits North Korea Apr 23, 2013

My favorite think tank in Canada is the Frontier Centre, and their latest notable research is a new ranking of property rights across the provinces. The author, Joseph Quesnel, explains the various measures of property and how the provinces and territories of Canada compare. Recent events in Boston have revealed an ugly side of United States’ law enforcement, and, given my four years in Boston, it is getting close to home. Brad Jordan of Food Riot Radio chats with us about the surreal situation right now. Sarah Her-Lee is an inspirational athlete from Taiwan, now representing New Zealand in table tennis. She shares how she has turned her passion into her vocation, along with observations from her recent visit to North Korea.

Big Brother China; Lifelong Learning; Withhold Support for the Cuban Regime? Apr 17, 2013

Rather than undermine communist rule in China, the internet has suffered from sophisticated censorship there. Milton Mai of North Carolina State University—a native of Guangzhou—expands on what this means. Jeff Johnston is a Canadian who now bases himself in Cuenca, Ecuador. A recent article from him was on being a “lifelong learner” and "generalist," and we also get his thoughts on how to make a living as a writer on the road. Many falsely believe that most or all U.S. citizens cannot travel to Cuba. In fact, U.S. citizens can receive a permit to travel there and get around the restriction by traveling through another country first. Marianela Toledo of Florida Watchdog also explains the arguments for and against travel there, legal or not.

Stranded in American Samoa; the Valley of Longevity, Ecuador; Why Millennials Are so Ironic; Radical Unschooling Apr 10, 2013

Mikhail Sebastian is on after confusion over time zones last week. He is the man with no nationality who was stuck down in American Samoa for more than a year. A friend of mine from North Carolina has begun a new life alongside his wife in Vilcabamba, Ecuador—the Valley of Longevity. For a host of reasons, Ecuador is a leading expat destination, and Jim Braman gives you a straight up appraisal. Zachary Caceres has caught my attention as editor of Radical Social Entrepreneurs, and he’s written on why millennials are “so ironic… because we’re getting screwed.” “Unschooling.” is an alternative approach to education that is gaining popularity, and Dayna Martin has written Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun.

Freedom in the 50 States Ranking Out! Seasteading as the New Frontier for Expatriation Apr 03, 2013

The latest Freedom in the 50 States ranking is out from the Mercatus Center. One of the authors, Jason Sorens, joins me to discuss his findings. Sorens also founded the Free State Project of New Hampshire, and we reflect on its success after ten years. The number one state, according the ranking, is North Dakota. So I’ve invited my good friend and go-to-man on the state, former state senator Curtis Olafson, to examine how it climbed from 16th just ten years ago. Some people are trying to flee or get around nationalities. How? By living on the sea, of course. That’s right, seasteading is becoming reality, and Blueseed is leading the charge.

Retirement Cronyism; Careers for Liberty; Censorship in Australia; Border Control Within Borders Mar 27, 2013

Paul Sippil, an independent financial advisor, explains why the retirement industry diverts resources away from clients along with practical solutions. Turning your passion into your vocation has been a recurring theme on the show, but what if your passion is the promotion of liberty? Can that be a vocation? Of course, and Antonie Ewing of LibertyGuide.com shares how. Australian government officials are afraid of Twitter posts and are censoring them. David Lopez of Australians for Liberty tells us that the infection goes even deeper. Guillermo Jimenez is not complying with illegal, in-land “border” checkpoints in the United States, and we discuss the immigration enforcement apparatus.

Exclusive Ron Paul Interview! Overcoming Fear; Update on European Students for Liberty; Human Trafficking and Border Impediments Mar 19, 2013

Ron Paul, the man who has perhaps opened more people’s eyes to liberty than anyone, is live for an exclusive interview with The Stateless Man. Michael Colgan, a renowned researcher in human performance and aging, has written on overcoming the physical manifestations of fear. Rachel Mills and Fergus Hodgson digest what fear is and how to address it in a rational manner. Our good friend, Yaël Ossowski, was at the recent European Students for Liberty Conference, and he shares the latest developments from that side of the Atlantic. Finally, Lewis Andrews of the Yankee Institute explains how impediments to freedom of movement feed human trafficking.

Plural Marriages; Post-Chavez Venezuela; Voice and Exit for a Non-Coercive World Mar 12, 2013

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Why Do They Hate Us (People in the United States)? Mar 05, 2013

A fellow ORN host, Blake Sawyer of Escape!, says that most people in the world hate the United States and, by extension, Americans. This reality is lost on most people in the United States, but it is real, and it has consequences if you plan to expatriate. Sarah Harvard of Define-Liberty.com has also written on this phenomenon, particularly how the distrust has grown in recent times. Harvard believes one can account for at least part of the hostility with the rise of drone warfare and the endless line of United States’ interventions abroad.

Food Freedom in North America; Bulgarian Members of Parliament Resign; Women and Liberty Feb 26, 2013

If natural health is important to you, you’re going to want to tune in. Brad "the Butcher" Jordan and Sara Burrows of Food Riot Radio give an update on the status of food freedom and access to farm-fresh foods in North America. Amid growing protests, Bulgarian members of parliament have resigned, leaving no government for the next four months. A Bulgarian native, Antoaneta Malhasyan, shares what has caused the conflict and why she chooses to live there. Where are the ladies of liberty? Isabel González has just written on the disproportionate presence of men in the liberty movement, her own story, and how you can better interact with women (and men) to garner pro-liberty allies.

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