Dr. Michael Rectenwald, 2024 Libertarian Presidential Candidate

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Dr. Michael Rectenwald, a former Marxist turned libertarian, discusses his journey and the challenges he faced as a professor at NYU. He shares his experiences with censorship and condemnation for speaking out against the Left's increasing censorship and bias on campus. Dr. Rectenwald explains his transition to libertarianism and the importance of free speech. He also discusses his decision to run for president as a member of the Libertarian Party, with a focus on education and spreading the message of liberty. Additionally, he outlines his economic policies, including reducing government spending, cutting taxes, and abolishing costly agencies.

Chapters:
00:00 Opening
02:30 From Marxism to Liberty
06:30 "Guilty for the Structure and Content of My Thinking"
15:00 Inviting Milo Yiannopoulos to Speak at NYU
17:45 The Mayor of New York City Shuts Down Milo's Visit
23:00 The Onslaught of Totalitarianism in the U.S.
26:00 Why is Michael Rectenwald Running for President?
31:00 Freeing Students from the Grip of Marxism
33:30 Ending Social Security
37:15 Legalizing Competitive Currencies
40:15 The Role of Government and Abolishing Costly Agencies
43:00 Promoting Vigorous Use of the 10th Amendment
50:30 Is There Any Role for Government to Regulate Big Tech?
54:30 Foreign Policy Positions
57:30 Silly Questions