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Get Sen. Rand Paul's new book, The Case Against Socialism: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062954865

Ayn Rand’s iconic novel, “Atlas Shrugged,” was published on October 10, 1957. There’s a lot of talk today about the need for economic dignity, but the only path to dignity and purpose in life is to earn it yourself. It’s not free, no government can give it to you. No empty promise from a politician can ever give your life meaning. This is just one of the many important themes of “Atlas Shrugged,” a book that has sold over 7MM copies and is considered the second most influential book in history, right behind the Bible. Who is John Galt? You are. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #atlasshrugged #aynrand #mattkibbe

On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong announced the formation of the People’s Republic of China. The goals of communist China were not so different from the goals of many socialist and communist movements today: equality, economic rights, an end to exploitation, and democracy. But goals are not the same as outcomes. Chairman Mao could not conform the Chinese economy to his will. Under his rule, millions starved and discontent grew as people’s rights were stripped away. Mao’s plans for a socialist utopia instead resulted in 45 million people dead, the largest mass murder in history. Never forget that #SocialismKills. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #maozedong #china #communism

New episodes air every Wednesday! Watch Kibbe on Liberty on YouTube or subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Libertarian Matt Kibbe puts aside politics to have mostly honest conversations with mostly interesting people. Watch all episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL36_JCmmBwZrrsXd0VIMJXHBSuWfUm57k iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kibbe-on-liberty/id1452905037?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iuta7myjgptljwewkvrrvz4nzvu Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qdAKla1GhQVYTi7O7gHiz #kibbeonliberty #mattkibbe #podcast

The protests in Hong Kong reveal both the people's deep hunger for liberty and the tendency of the Chinese government to brutally stamp out dissent. The 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre saw 10,000 protestors killed. Without the support of the international community, the situation today could easily turn just as bloody. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #hongkong #protests #china

Veterans are coming home from the War on Terror and suffering from the horrific effects of burn pits. Instead of receiving support from the VA—America's veterans have found they need to fight a new battle at home with an unexpected enemy—bureaucracy. Free the People sat down with Kelley Beaucar Vlahos of The American Conservative, who has written extensively on the effects of burn pits on America's veterans, to get to the bottom of the story. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #burnpits #veterans #military

On July 2, 1964, The Civil Rights Act was signed into law, granting all Americans equal treatment under the law. Today, we keep fighting for equality, keep fighting for freedom. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #civilrights #mlk #equality

Happy Father's Day to Adam Smith—Father of Economics, Champion of Freedom—born June 16, 1723 and author of The Wealth of Nations and The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #adamsmith #fathersday #freedom

Kelley Beaucar Vlahos, Executive Editor of The American Conservative Magazine, discusses the effects of John Bolton, Mike Pence, and Mike Pompeo's consistent calls for military intervention in Venezuela. Invoking the specter of American intervention in Latin America in the 1980s, Vlahos points out that America's threats only embolden socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #venezuela #intervention #socialism

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic words still ring true today, more than 50 years after his tragic assassination. Judge people not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. He preached nonviolent resistance, a warning political extremists should heed today. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #MLK #martinlutherking #nonviolence

Free the People's Logan Albright brings you the top 5 Ludwig von Mises books to get started with this classic economist. If you're shopping on Amazon, consider supporting Free the People at https://smile.amazon.com. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase to Free the People, and the price stays the same for you. Liberalism: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0865975868/ Socialism: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1614272999/ Epistemological Problems of Economics: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0945466366/ The Anti-Capitalistic Mentality: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1610161335/ Human Action: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1614273545/ #mises #books #reading #libertarian

Dan King from Young Voices gives the low down on the U.S. government using Amazon's facial recognition technology. Where do they get their data from? Who else uses this type of technology? Have we entered an Orwellian era of Big Government? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #amazon #facialrecognition #surveillance #privacy #security

Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock, tells the history of the War on Cannabis, and how it's truly been a War on Black People and other minorities, resulting in mass incarceration for non-violent offenses. It's time for this injustice to end. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #patrickbyrne #cannabis #marijuana

It’s that time of year again, when we all put aside our petty differences and come together to celebrate the year’s greatest holiday. Then we pick our petty differences back up and fling them in each other’s faces. That’s right, it’s Festivus, and Matt Kibbe couldn’t be more excited. Get more Kibbe on Liberty: https://get.blazetv.com/kibbe Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #festivus #mattkibbe #christmas

Free the People's Logan Albright brings you the top 5 easy reads about the basics of libertarianism. If you're shopping on Amazon, consider supporting Free the People at https://smile.amazon.com. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase to Free the People, and the price stays the same for you. The Libertarian Mind by David Boaz: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1476752842/ Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0517548232/ Economic Depressions by Murray Rothbard: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1479259128/ Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0226264211/ Anthem by Ayn Rand: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1420952242/ #libertarian #books #reading

The First Step Act is poised to pass the Senate, it's a massive start to Criminal Justice Reform. Free the People's Matt Kibbe sits down with Senator Rand Paul to discuss the merits of the First Step Act and where the Criminal Justice movement can go from here. Website: https://freethepeople.org Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #criminaljustice #randpaul #firststepact

Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock, discusses how young people learn about the values of liberty and why school choice is so important. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/23141233 #patrickbyrne #liberty #schoolchoice

Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock, explains why he remains optimistic about the future of liberty. According to Milton Friedman, "we have something on our side, and that is people are always yearning for freedom." Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #patrickbyrne #hope #optimism #liberty

Gabriel Calzada is president of Universidad Francisco Marroquín. He explains the concept of Spontaneous Order and how it is more powerful and effective than any top-down institution could ever hope to be. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #spontaneousorder #austrianeconomics

Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock, explains the blockchain and why it is so much more than just bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. For 6,000 years humans have been engaging in consensual exchange. The blockchain changes all that by removing middlemen and third-party institutions that so often become corrupted over time. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #patrickbyrne #blockchain #bitcoin

In the 1990's, Portugal was the worst country in the EU for drug-related deaths. But with one major change, the country now has the lowest drug-related deaths in the EU. What gives? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #warondrugs #portugal #decriminalization

Eric Brakey is part of the New Wave of Liberty Legislators. According to Brakey, America should have free markets and free people. That's what made this country great, but more and more we are giving up freedom in exchange for free stuff. And that's going to end in disaster. #ericbrakey #maine #senate #election

Eric Brakey is part of the New Wave of Liberty Legislators. According to Brakey, there's one thing that Washington D.C. does better than anywhere else in the country. And that's stealing from the rest of us. #ericbrakey #maine #senate #election #federaldebt

Eric Brakey is part of the New Wave of Liberty Legislators. According to Brakey, the Second Amendment is fundamental to a free society. If the government is allowed to own firearms and the people are not allowed to own firearms, then the people are not in control of that country. #ericbrakey #maine #senate #election

2018 Election Coverage BREAKING NOW: America on the Brink of Collapse. Catastrophe revealed to be an election. Free the People’s Logan Albright reporting live from Washington, DC. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freethepeoplefoundation #election #2018election #electioncoverage #2018electioncoverage