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Donna Oklak of the Meridian Foundation is passionate about innovation in the nonprofit space. She has created the Arago Honors Nonprofit Innovation Awards to grant of $10,000 to a nonprofit that breaks the molds of traditional systems. To show how that works, she and I speak to Kristi Mitchell of the Launch HOPE Foundation. Working with interns from Butler University that attend their business school, they form mentorships and give aid to young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds.

I was never keeping score, apparently dear leader is keeping his unblinking gaze at the show

Why was it a big deal when Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan? Daniel Chang joins me to share why China and America are both competing for a tiny island off mainland China. Daniel Chang is a Political Science and Economics student from the University of South Florida. He worked as a congressional intern to Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12). He also is the head of international analysis at Politiks. He is a Young Voices Contributor.

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Brad Polumbo of Based Politics joins me to discuss the details of Joe Biden's debt cancelation. Brad counters some of the commonly held beliefs about this proposal and shares it if has a shot of passing the courts.

The Gang is back after a long summer

Have you heard of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act? I hadn't until I saw David B. McGarry's article in National Review. While intended to curb the power of big tech, the outcomes will be a privacy nightmare for consumers.

Most people don't consider Martin Van Buren a great President (he wasn't), but he still impacts our life daily. How? Gary Frankel joins me to discuss how the founder of the Democratic Party created modern politics.

Is there any one issue where the libertarian solution just doesn't sound appealing? Join the gang as they take your questions and comments while talking about times when maybe a little (temporary?) government might be OK.

Like every other industry, the pandemic has dramatically impacted education. This is leading more parents to choose private education options instead of public schools. Cooper Conway is a National Voices Fellow at 50CAN and a Contributor at Young Voices, and joins me to discuss the current conversations in the educational reform movement.

News broke last night the FBI raided Mar-A-Lago, the residence of the former President of the United States. This is without precedent. So what happened? He pissed off the librarians. Rhinehold and I explain the Presidential Records Act, why he was raided, and what happens next for Donald Trump.

Want to get ahead of the curve and learn about the Inflation Reduction Act? Join us for a special episode as we go through, piece by piece, and examine what we know, and warn others about what we don't know yet. Got a question or comment? We'll take them live, join in the fun!

Ben Sledge served his country with distinction in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He joins me to reflect on his service in those wars and the moral injuries they caused, and the long struggle to overcome them upon his return home. He is the author of a new book titled "Where Cowards Go To Die." Buy the Book - https://amzn.to/3BLDdl1 Book Excerpt - https://townhall.com/columnists/benjaminsledge/2022/07/04/excerpt-the-struggles-veterans-face-when-returning-to-civilian-life-n2609666 Benjamin Sledge is a wounded combat veteran with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, serving most of his time under Special Operations (Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command). He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and two Army Commendation Medals for his actions overseas. Upon returning home from war, he began work in mental health and addiction recovery. A prolific communicator, Benjamin has authored several viral articles in addition to being the author of two books. His work ranges from fiction, self-help, and investigative journalism to Christianity and the military. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife, daughter, and son.

In 2020, Americans felt isolated, disconnected, and trapped in their houses. In some ways, this can mirror families' experiences with a child with a life-threatening illness. A Kid Again opens a bright spot in the month through fun and free adventures for their participants. Katie Pappas, the Executive Director of a Kid Again Indiana, and Caroline Jolie, the President of A Kid Again’s Indiana University club, join me to discuss the importance of building community through fun.

Jeff Maurer is running for Secretary of State in Indiana. He joins me to discuss how states can better protect their elections while restoring confidence in the electorate that their vote is accurately counted. Visit his website at MaurerForIndiana.com.

There is currently not a libertarian agreement on secession. On one hand, it's rebelling from a state. On the other hand, it's a state rebelling from a state. This should be a good debate, feel free to join in with questions and comments!

With most hot topics having been discussed, join Sam, Jacob, and Hodey for a fun episode where we talk and debate about whatever we want! And whatever you want, since we'll be discussing audience suggestions as well!

Rob Quartel joins me again to continue our Swamp Explained series! We cover a lot since we haven't spoken in a while including the assassination of Japan's Abe, Abortion, the Gun Lobby, the Supreme Court leak, Biden's job performance, will it be Trump or Desantis in 2024, and the resignation of Boris Johnson. In the Swamp Explained," Rob Quartel and I go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the wall in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for Republican presidential campaigns, and government agencies like the EPA, and has been confirmed by the Senate to the Us Federal Maritime Commission. He's also been a candidate for Congress and Senate. Given his experience and iconoclastic viewpoints, Rob gives us great insight into the swamp that makes up our nation's capital.

In yesterday's episode, we had a panel discussion on abortion. It was from largely pro-choice voices. I proposed a lot of their ideas to one of the leading voices in the pro-life movement, Alexandra DeSanctis. She is the author of the new book, "Tearning Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing." It can be found here: https://amzn.to/3bY2oWy. Alexandra DeSanctis, a visiting fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, is a staff writer at National Review and a widely published journalist covering politics, abortion, the pro-life movement, elections, and religion. She regularly appears on National Review’s The Editors podcast and speaks to students and pro-life groups around the country.

Coming up in talk radio, abortion was the one topic never talked about, and this is the first episode on it in WAL's 1200 episode history. While I am pro-life, I wanted to understand where some of my pro-choice friends are coming from, and we hopefully modeled a respectful conversation for you.

Right and left-libertarians, like much of the world, don't see eye-to-eye on abortion. What does it mean for each side now that Roe v Wade has ended? We're taking questions and comments, so please join in on the debate!

Joe Biden takes a lot of flack for high gas prices. Blame him on social media for them, and inevitably someone in the comments says the President has nothing to do with gas prices. Is this true? What causes gas prices to rise to historic rates? And what effect do diesel prices have on inflation? Roy Mathews is a public policy associate at the Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure (Aii) in Arlington, Va. He has previously been published in RealClearEnergy, National Review, and the National Interest. He is a Young Voices contributor. Record-High Diesel Prices Spell Longer-Term Consumer Woes - https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/05/record-high-diesel-prices-spell-longer-term-consumer-woes/ 10 in 2022: Ten Policies to Unleash American Energy and Fuel Recovery - https://www.api.org/news-policy-and-issues/10-in-2022

Congress and the President are considering proposals to cancel student debt. What is a solution to this crisis? Is it a crisis to begin with? And how carefully are lawmakers considering relief and the tradeoffs that follow. Young Voices contributors Jack Salmon and Sean Themea join me. Jack Salmon is a research assistant at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. His research and commentary have been featured in a variety of outlets, including The Hill, Business Insider, Foundation for Economic Education, and Dallas Morning News. Sean Themea serves as chief of staff for Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). A recovering progressive, Sean has appeared on Fox Business, Newsmax, The First TV, and OAN.

The Incident at the Stonewall Inn on June 28th, 1969 would change to outlook of Gender and Sexual Rights around the entire world forever and launch libertarian activism into the mainstream. Join the group as they talk about what Pride was and what it is today. Chime in with questions and comments!