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267 - Lessons From Twitter (X)
What lessons can we draw from that place which is not real (Twitter)? In this episode, I discuss thoughts on a long running conversation yesterday involving Dave Smith.
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266 - It's Not The Guns, Never Was
In the wake of another mass shooting gun grabbing activists are at it again. In this episode, I address common arguments for increased gun control.
S H O W N O T E S
DC v Heller (pdf): https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep554/usrep554570/usrep554570.pdf
The Legal History of 'Dangerous or Unusual Weapons': https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2675621
Clayton Cramer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clayton_Cramer
John Stewart vs OK Nathan Dahm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCuIxIJBfCY
Current Causes of Death in Children and Adolescents in the United States: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmc2201761
CDC Drowning Facts: https://www.cdc.gov/drowning/facts/index.html
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265 - Random Dad Musings #12
Anti-Valentine's Day, attacks against soldiers, a rant against MILFs, and gratuitous use of the word gratuitous--another set of random dad musings.
S H O W N O T E S
Businesses cater to 'anti-valentine's' crowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnKn9S6OkKQ
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuries: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/02/13/70-of-casualties-from-recent-middle-east-attacks-are-brain-injuries/
Minn. Mom Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen Boys: https://people.com/minnesota-mom-accused-sexually-abusing-two-teenage-hockey-players-8559188
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264 - Bessie Coleman vs DEI
I discuss what Bessie Coleman, a black American aviator from the 1920s can teach us about the harms of DEI, and how it relates to recent conversations regarding airlines.
S H O W N O T E S
Bessie Coleman by Smithsonian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wckEiKzCBqc
What is DEI?: https://youtube.com/shorts/11Zt1vaxOko?si=6Xs4rwIEyP_OxAsP
Captain Sullenberger Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHpSwJPlZ6o
John McWhorter Debate (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ84b-KdTV8
Jackie Robinson Interview (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCr0RAzf8ds
Are We in a Pilot Shortage?: https://pilotinstitute.com/pilot-age-statistics/
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263 - Giving Dad Advice
After seeing so much bad advice on the Internet, I figure it's time to step out and starting giving some advice on things I see and read online.
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262 - Free State Project With Eric Brakey
Eric Brakey joins me to discuss the Free State Project. We discuss what it is, the culture, and even compare New Hampshire to Florida.
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261 - Random Dad Musings #11
On this episode I address criticism of third party voting, discuss a NBC news article about Libs Of TikTok, and a snippet of David Boaz's speech at LibertyCon.
S H O W N O T E S
MSNBC Guest Calls Third Party Candidates ‘a Threat to Our Democracy’: https://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbc-guest-calls-third-party-candidates-a-threat-to-our-democracy/
After Libs of TikTok posted, at least 21 bomb threats followed: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/libs-tiktok-x-chaya-raichik-bomb-threat-twitter-of-libsoftiktok-rcna102784
United States Bomb Data Center (USBDC) Reports: https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/data-statistics
David Boaz LibertyCon Speech (cued 35:21): https://www.youtube.com/live/_8qBIpXMI60?si=-mCG_rSIaNNy9GF7&t=2121
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260 - RFK Jr Won’t Help The LP (As Our Candidate)
I break down why RFK Jr would not be good for the Libertarian Party as presidential nominee. No purity tests, just three practical reasons why it won't be to our benefit.
S H O W N O T E S
RFK Jr. 'looking at' being Libertarian Party candidate: https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2024/01/27/smr-rfk-jr-on-his-third-party-challenge.cnn
Dave Smith & RFK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a21TAA9Hak0
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259 - Woke Kindergarten?
A school in Hayward California spent $250k on a program called 'Woke Kindergarten' and it's as every bit as bad as you think it is--actually, worse.
S O U R C E S
SF Chronicle (wayback machine): https://web.archive.org/web/20240203143554/https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/woke-kindergarten-glassbrook-hayward-18635504.php
Daily Wire: https://www.dailywire.com/news/bay-area-school-tried-woke-kindergarten-test-scores-dropped-more
NBC Bay Area story (2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQwK_eW1TZw
NBC Bay Area follow-up (2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnqRId5JoNE
Woke Kindergarten Site: https://www.wokekindergarten.org/
Woke Read Alouds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWLQnPDHuGs
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258 - E Coli vs Free Market
On a recent episode of Club Random, Bill Mahr made some comments about Libertarians taking things to far. He mentions e coli as an example which makes for a perfect opportunity for DL to explore.
S H O W N O T E S
Club Random with Bill Maher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh7KwiokKjU
Jack in the Box Causes E. Coli Outbreak in Washington State (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkPlbuJIB9s
National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS): https://wwwn.cdc.gov/norsdashboard
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LP Happenings - Feb 04
What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL discusses happenings across the United States with the LP.
E V E N T S L I S T I N G
NC Gubernatorial Debate: https://www.lpnc.org/nc_gubernatorial_debate
Online Meet-up with Mike ter Maat: https://www.mtlp.org/events
Oklahoma Presidential Preference Primary Forum: https://oklp.org/event/oklahoma-presidential-preference-primary-forum-2024-02/
Jacob Hornberger Meet & Greet: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NjlyY2R1MWg4NGF1MW9hOWRnbmV0MDdyMmogZDB1Zjc2YWliMGI2MjZlOTQwamh2bGlrNmdAZw&ctz=America/New_York
Campaign Information Session: https://sclp.org/event/campaign-information-session-2nd-friday-2024-02/
The War On Journalism (Film Screening): https://www.lpks.org/events/the-war-on-journalism-film-screening
Convention Leader Training (Option 1): https://www.lptexas.org/convention_leader_training_option_1
Lowcountry Adopt A Highway Cleanup: https://sclp.org/event/lowcountry-adopt-a-highway-cleanup/
Joshua Smith Q&A: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MnNhMmN1bGtzZzRtcjZqNTk4dmE0YjNudWMgZDB1Zjc2YWliMGI2MjZlOTQwamh2bGlrNmdAZw&ctz=America/New_York
LPIA State Convention 2024: https://lpia.org/event/lpia-state-convention-2024-2024-02/
Candidate Mixer: https://www.lptexas.org/candidate_mixer
2024 Libertarian Party Of Iowa Dinner: https://lpia.org/event/2024-libertarian-party-of-iowa-dinner-2024-02/
Convention Leader Training (Option 2): https://www.lptexas.org/convention_leader_training_option_2
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257 - Libertarian Presidential Preference Primary
Hector Roos, former Libertarian candidate for Florida Governor, is suing the state of Florida. Wait, what?!?!?! Suing the state? Join us as he explains why.
L I N K S
Help me fight for Libertarian Party equality in Florida: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/91uJy1Ui4O
Court Petition: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TssjzmsPfsT7EbohoSk0s6YwwOH3Xx90/view
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256 - Jacob Hornberger & McCarthy??
Recently, Jacob Hornberger, candidate for president for the Libertarian Party made some serious accusations against Clint Russell. After reviewing the evidence, it appears Jacob owes Clint an apology, at a minimum.
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255 - FL Republicans vs Free Speech
Florida's HB 1 (2024), the so-called social media bill. What's it all about and why does it mean Republicans oppose free speech?
L I N K S
FL HB 1 (Social Media Use for Minors): https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1
FOX 35 Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUwmSM2Le2I
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254 - Libertarian VP Endorsement
My good friend Tub announced he wanted to seek the VP nomination from the Libertarian Party. Recently, notable podcaster Clint Russell (Liberty Lockdown) also made such an announcement.
I compare these two and aim to show why I think Tub is the better choice.
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LP Happenings - Jan 28
What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL and Susan Hogarth discuss happenings across the United States with the LP.
And since it's the talk of the town, we'll discuss the Libertarian Party of California bringing in RFK Jr and Cornell West for a presidential candidate forum.
0:00 - Show Start
1:25 - Opening Quote
2:05 - Introduction
4:04 - Explaining the show
6:05 - Affiliate map
14:20 - LP News & Events
48:06 - Discussing LP CA & Candidate Forums
2:02:54 - Closing
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253 - LP Happenings
What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? Susan Hogarth joins me to discuss happenings across the United States with the LP.
E V E N T S
LP News: https://news.lp.org/
Online Meet-up Special Guest: Jacob Hornberger Presidential Candidate: https://www.mtlp.org/event-listings/2024/1/17/online-meet-up-special-guest-jacob-hornberger-presidential-candidate
Online Meet-up Special Guest: Joshua Smith Presidential Candidate: https://www.mtlp.org/event-listings/2024/1/17/online-meet-up-special-guest-jacob-hornberger-presidential-candidate-wzw5l
LPMN Virtual Town Hall with Chair Rebecca Whiting: https://lpmn.org/events/lpmn-virtual-town-hall/
OKC Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade: https://oklp.org/event/okc-martin-luther-king-jr-parade-2024-01/
Campaign Information Session: 4th Monday: https://sclp.org/event/campaign-information-session-4th-monday-2024-01/
Ranked Choice Voting/Better Ballot Initiative Rally: https://sclp.org/event/ranked-choice-votingbetter-ballot-initiative-rally-2024-01/
2024 State Convention: https://lpalabama.org/event/2024-state-convention-2024-02/
2024 LPGeorgia Convention: https://lpgeorgia.com/event/2024-lpgeorgia-convention-2024-01/
LP Georgia – Join Spike Cohen For A Range Day!: https://lpgeorgia.com/event/lp-georgia-join-spike-cohen-for-a-range-day-2024-01/
Lars Mapstead Q&A: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NHVwZzgwa3N0dGI3aGF1cGh0bWwzZzRoZ3MgZDB1Zjc2YWliMGI2MjZlOTQwamh2bGlrNmdAZw&ctz=America/New_York
Frederick Gun Show - Tabling: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MTRsaTg5NXVoMTdqYXE3aGNtNHF0ZmJudWEgbGliZXJ0YXJpYW5wYXJ0eW9mbWFyeWxhbmRAbQ&ctz=America/New_York
Howard County Gun Show - Tabling: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NXBrOWg3dnViZHFnZmQwZ2VzdW0zdnQyMmogbGliZXJ0YXJpYW5wYXJ0eW9mbWFyeWxhbmRAbQ&ctz=America/New_York
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252 - Social Justice Costs
DL explores the cost of social justice for minority communities.
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251 - Javier Milei's WEF Speech
In a mere 23 minutes, Argentina's President, Javier Milei told the World Economic Forum (and the world) everything they need to know about socialism.
On this episode, I listen to the speech and offer some additional thoughts along the way.
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250 - Random Dad Musings #10
Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and a reminder that no one is coming to save you.
L I N K S
Spike Cohen 2022 Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxFKBj8ExqY
Dave Smith - Iowa Caucus Aftermath 2024: https://www.youtube.com/live/btYbAGZQ-1U?si=mOe304y_ZTCZH6u6&t=2006
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249 - Iowa Caucuses & LP Candidates
The Iowa Caucuses are over and it's time to discuss winners, losers, and the Libertarian Party candidates.
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248 - Yemen, War Powers Resolution, & Conflict
Just what is going on in Yemen and why are people debating the War Powers Resolution? In this episode I distill the issue down and review my view on whether President Biden was correct in his call to strike targets in Yemen.
S O U R C E S
What Was the War Powers Resolution of 1973?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=barQHoh3krc
How Yemeni rebels are wrecking the global economy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53qWE4Grck
War Powers Resolution: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-joint-resolution/542
Nixon'S Veto (pdf file): https://www.senate.gov/legislative/vetoes/messages/NixonR/HJRes542-Hdoc-93-171.pdf
Houthi attacks on shipping in Red Sea persist, U.S. and allies strike back: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/houthi-attacks-shipping-red-sea-persist-us-allies-strike-back-2024-01-12/
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247 - LP Happenings
What events are happening this week with the Libertarian Party? DL and Susan Hogarth discuss happenings across the United States with the LP.
E V E N T S
King County Ping Pong Potluck - https://lpwa.org/event/king-county-ping-pong-potluck-2/
LPMN Virtual Town Hall with Chair Rebecca Whiting - https://lpmn.org/events/lpmn-virtual-town-hall/
Caucus2024 - https://lpia.org/event/caucus2024-2024-01/
Candidate Fireside Chat - https://www.lptexas.org/candidate_fireside_chat
LPTN-TNTA 2A Rally & Celebration - https://lptn.org/event/lptn-tnta-2a-rally-celebration-2024-01/
Campaign Information Session - https://sclp.org/event/campaign-information-session-4th-monday-2024-01/
Ranked Choice Voting/Better Ballot Initiative Rally - https://sclp.org/event/ranked-choice-votingbetter-ballot-initiative-rally-2024-01/
LP Polk/Bartow/Floyd Gun Show Tabling - https://lpgeorgia.com/event/lp-polkbartowfloyd-gun-show-tabling-event-2024-01/
2024 LPGeorgia Convention - https://lpgeorgia.com/event/2024-lpgeorgia-convention-2024-01/
LP Georgia – Join Spike Cohen For A Range Day! - https://lpgeorgia.com/event/lp-georgia-join-spike-cohen-for-a-range-day-2024-01/
Timonium Gun Show - https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/timonium-gun-show/
Frederick Gun Show - Tabling - https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=MTRsaTg5NXVoMTdqYXE3aGNtNHF0ZmJudWEgbGliZXJ0YXJpYW5wYXJ0eW9mbWFyeWxhbmRAbQ&ctz=America/New_York
2024 LPNH Convention - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-lpnh-convention-tickets-749216525797?aff=erelexpmlt
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246 - Strategy, Warning, and VP Nomination
A former Libertarian Party Chair was on Joe Scarborough's how recently and I have thoughts. After, Tub Rorabaugh joins me to discuss his recent announcement regarding the LP VP nomination.
0:00 - Stream Starts
2:05 - Discussing Nick Sarwark's comments on MSNBC
22:50 - Tub discusses his Libertarian Party VP announcement
55:27 - Additional thoughts on Nick Sarwark
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245 - Positive News
Secret Santas, a mouse that cleans, animal shelters, and a hustling cyclist.
L I N K S
Secret Santa: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-uplift-christmas-eve-slumber-party/
Dog Shelter: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/hundreds-answer-the-call-of-polish-dog-shelters-appeal-for-temporary-homes-as-temperatures-plummet/
DC Delivery Guy: https://www.instagram.com/bikingdc/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=77e445b1-bba0-4716-a06a-c6a8724dafaf
Mouse Cleans Shed: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/you-wont-believe-your-eyes-watching-this-mouse-tidy-up-a-mans-garden-shed-workbench/
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