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Voters Are Ignorant & Politicians Are Selfish | Guest: Dr. Edward Lopez | Ep 22 Jul 18, 2019

Economist Dr. Edward Lopez joins Matt Kibbe to discuss the fundamental insights of Nobel laureate James Buchanan and his public choice theory, namely that politicians are just as self-interested as anyone else. Lopez goes on to explain why government assistance programs so often fail, why elected officials don’t keep their promises, and why some regulations actually benefit the corporations they are supposed to restrain. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Voters Are Ignorant & Politicians Are Selfish | Guest: Dr. Edward Lopez | Ep 22 appeared first on...

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Bringing Liberty to the Hood | Guest: Maj Toure | Ep 21 Jul 11, 2019

Matt Kibbe is joined by Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter and Libertarian candidate for city council. The product of a tumultuous youth in north Philadelphia, Maj discovered that most government policies designed to help minorities actually hurt them, the origins of gun control are racist, and the benefits of liberty are for everyone. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Bringing Liberty to the Hood | Guest: Maj Toure | Ep 21 appeared first on Free the People.

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Can Comedy Survive PC Culture? | Guest: Andrew Heaton | Ep 20 Jul 4, 2019

Comedian Andrew Heaton joins Matt Kibbe to discuss safe spaces, two-party tribalism, and whether comedy might actually save the world from the enemies of free expression. Over a glass of whiskey and an outrageously loud tie, Heaton ponders whether there’s an audience for thoughtful conversation on the internet and why we can’t all just get along. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Can Comedy Survive PC Culture? | Guest: Andrew Heaton | Ep 20 appeared first on Free the People.

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History of Civil Rights in America Jul 3, 2019

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. The post History of Civil Rights in America appeared first on Free the People.

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Showdown with Iran Jul 2, 2019

War Hawks in President Trump’s cabinet, like John Bolton, are looking to start a war in Iran and cripple their economy with sanctions. Kelley Beaucar Vlahos from The American Conservative breaks down the pressures President Trump is facing from America’s long history with Iran and his constant battle with the war-thirsty members of his cabinet. The post Showdown with Iran appeared first on Free the People.

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Drinking Your Way Through the Socialist World | Guests: Benjamin Powell and Robert Lawson | Ep 19 Jun 27, 2019

Matt Kibbe is joined by Dr. Robert Lawson and Dr. Benjamin Powell, two thirsty economists who have learned firsthand about surviving socialism in Cuba, starving socialism in Venezuela, and the collectivist black hole of North Korea. They also correct the record on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ darling Nordic countries, which turn out to be almost as capitalist as the United States. Pre-order “Socialism Sucks: Two Economists Drink Their Way Through the Unfree World.” Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Drinking Your Way Through the Socialist World | Guests: Benjamin...

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Make America Grateful Again Jun 25, 2019

Matt Kibbe attends a Grateful Dead show and explains what makes this iconic band so quintessentially American. The music, the community, and the legacy of the Grateful Dead are a metaphor for liberty and the beautiful chaos that emerges when people are free to work together and create what they’re passionate about. The post Make America Grateful Again appeared first on Free the People.

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Woodrow Wilson’s Racism | Guest: George Will | Ep 18 Jun 20, 2019

Matt Kibbe is joined by the iconic George Will, syndicated columnist at the Washington Post and author of “The Conservative Sensibility.” The two discuss protesting speakers on college campuses, censorship on social media, and the contradiction of progressives who admire Woodrow Wilson. How can we help young people learn from history and move past the identity politics that divide our nation? Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Woodrow Wilson’s Racism | Guest: George Will | Ep 18 appeared first on Free the People.

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Stop the U.S. Government from Collecting Your Emails Jun 19, 2019

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Happy Father’s Day to Adam Smith Jun 18, 2019

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. The post Happy Father’s Day to Adam Smith appeared first on Free the People.

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Is Mexico the New Venezuela? | Guest: Dr. Roberto Salinas León | Ep 17 Jun 13, 2019

Matt Kibbe is joined by the Atlas Network’s Dr. Roberto Salinas León to discuss the future of Mexico and its relationship with the United States. The conversation covers immigration, free trade, drug cartels, and why Mexico’s new president has a grudge against cold beer. With all these challenges, can Mexico avoid going down the same populist road as Venezuela? Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Is Mexico the New Venezuela? | Guest: Dr. Roberto Salinas León | Ep 17 appeared first on Free the People.

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Should the U.S. Intervene in Socialist Venezuela? Jun 11, 2019

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. The post Should the U.S. Intervene in Socialist Venezuela? appeared first on Free the People.

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Chad Prather’s Cowboy Capitalism | Guest: Chad Prather | Ep 16 Jun 6, 2019

Matt Kibbe sits down with Chad Prather, host of The Chad Prather Show and Humor Me on BlazeTV. They talk about Texas, stereotypes in comedy, the difference between libertarianism and conservatism, and whether the Democrats are shooting themselves in the foot for 2020. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Chad Prather’s Cowboy Capitalism | Guest: Chad Prather | Ep 16 appeared first on Free the People.

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There’s Always Freedom In Philly: Matt Kibbe & Nick Freitas Jun 5, 2019

Matt Kibbe and Nick Freitas hit the road in Philadelphia to talk about the uniqueness of the American experiment. While stopping by Independence Hall, they discuss the legacies of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson, and whether 18th century attitudes towards slavery irredeemably taint the notion of a nation conceived in liberty. The post There’s Always Freedom In Philly: Matt Kibbe & Nick Freitas appeared first on Free the People.

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Not All Professors Are Socialists | Guests: Peter Boettke and John B. Taylor | Ep 15 May 30, 2019

Think all college professors are socialists? You’re in for a shock with guests Peter Boettke and John B. Taylor, professors of economics at George Mason University and Stanford University. Matt Kibbe asks tough questions on how we can educate young people and reclaim words like “liberalism,” “democracy,” and “capitalism.” The three discuss influencers like Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, Adam Smith, and the mysterious Mont Pelerin Society. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Not All Professors Are Socialists | Guests: Peter Boettke and John B. Taylor | Ep 15...

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Top 5 Overlooked Areas of Criminal Justice Reform May 28, 2019

The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and it’s not because people are committing crimes at higher rates, it’s because of our laws. Criminal justice reform is a hot issue, from sentencing reform to civil asset forfeiture, but there are other areas that deserve more attention and reform. Prosecutorial misconduct, bail reform, expungement, community supervision programs, and fines and fees are just a few overlooked areas where Molly Davis from the Libertas Institute offers real solutions for reform. The post Top 5 Overlooked Areas of Criminal Justice Reform appeared first on Free the People.

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Billboard Top Rapper Says Government Is the Problem | Guest: Eric July | Ep 14 May 23, 2019

Think all musicians are progressive? Meet Eric July, frontman for BackWordz and an uncompromising defender of liberty. In this episode, Matt Kibbe and Eric July discuss why the Left tends to dominate the cultural conversation. July explains how he uses music to connect with the subculture he’s already part of. Influenced by Thomas Sowell and Walter E. Williams, July writes lyrics about liberty and limited government to show his listeners an alternative to the progressive mainstream music they’re used to. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Billboard Top...

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Speech Police of Silicon Valley | Guest: Katherine Mangu-Ward | Ep 13 May 15, 2019

Matt Kibbe is joined by Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief of Reason, to discuss how government and tech companies form an unholy alliance to restrict our speech online. In this libertarian nerd-fest, they also talk sex work, the War on Drugs, and capitalism, and as a bonus, you’ll get an answer to the burning question of whether Mark Zuckerberg is a lizard person. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Speech Police of Silicon Valley | Guest: Katherine Mangu-Ward | Ep 13 appeared first on Free the People.

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Rock Against the Machine May 13, 2019

Free the People’s Logan Albright sits down with Young Voices’ Stephen Kent to talk about music. Stephen plays an acoustic version of “Cage” from his new EP, Rhythm of Peace. They talk about musical influences, punk rock, and how Rage Against the Machine is actually ‘the Machine.’ The post Rock Against the Machine appeared first on Free the People.

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Ep 12 | Star Wars, Standup, and Sex | Guest: Dave Rubin May 8, 2019

Dave Rubin joins Matt Kibbe to defend the “Star Wars” prequels, talk about his return to stand-up (and why he doesn’t do sets drunk or stoned), and ask the age-old question: Are people having enough sex? Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you get podcasts. The post Ep 12 | Star Wars, Standup, and Sex | Guest: Dave Rubin appeared first on Free the People.

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