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The Left-Right Political Spectrum Doesn’t Describe America | Guest: Tony Woodlief | Ep 175 May 19, 2022

Matt Kibbe is joined by Tony Woodlief, author of “I, Citizen,” to talk about how Americans can address political polarization and the increasingly fragmented communities that leave us at each other’s throats. If you only view the country through the lens of social media, you could be forgiven for thinking that the country is on the brink of a civil war. The reality is that we are less divided than we seem. The tendency to break everything down into Left and Right doesn’t actually reflect people’s real attitudes. In reality, most people fall somewhere in the middle, or else have...

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A Young Person’s Guide to the War in Ukraine | Guests: Ukrainian Students for Freedom | Ep 174 May 12, 2022

While visiting Prague to attend the New Intellectuals Conference hosted by the Ayn Rand Center Europe and LibertyCon 2022, Matt Kibbe ran into several young persons from Ukraine who were eager to tell the world about what is going on in their country. It’s shocking to hear about the devastation and ruined cities brought about by the Russian forces. Yet, contrary to all expectations, Vladimir Putin is encountering massive resistance not only from the Ukrainian military, but from the ordinary citizens of the country as well. It’s inspiring to hear these students describe their experiences in occupied Ukraine and proclaim...

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About Free the People May 10, 2022

In just a few years, Free the People has gone from making short videos for social media to creating award-winning documentaries. Our mission is simple: Turn on the next generation to the values of personal liberty and peaceful cooperation by making core principles and big ideas entertaining, accessible, and human. Our video work connects with audiences across the partisan divide, opening new hearts and minds to alternative solutions based on voluntary choice and mutual respect. By telling good stories, Free the People is building a new audience—a true community for liberty. You can support our work at freethepeople.org/donate. The post...

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Ukraine’s Underground Railroad | Guests: Tom Palmer, Andreas Jürgens, Tomek Kolodziejczuk | Ep 173 May 4, 2022

Matt Kibbe talks with Tom Palmer, executive vice president for international programs at Atlas Network, along with co-conspirators Andreas Jürgens and Tomek Kolodziejczuk about their efforts to transport badly needed supplies into Ukraine during the Russian invasion. Unwilling to wait for governments to act, Tom, Andreas, and Tomek decided to take matters into their own hands, organizing a network of individuals willing to risk their own safety to bring food, transportation, and body armor to the Ukrainian people. Their actions are a testament to the power of voluntary cooperation and personal responsibility at a time when most of the world...

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The Rhetoric of Liberty | Guest: Deirdre McCloskey | Ep 172 Apr 27, 2022

Matt Kibbe is joined by Deirdre McCloskey, distinguished professor emeritus of economics and of history at the University of Illinois in Chicago, to talk about the language we use as advocates of free market economics. McCloskey points out that economics is essentially a series of metaphors, and that we can best explain its concepts through stories rather than the dry language of academia. Meanwhile, certain jargon or stigmatized terms like “capitalism” are doing more harm than good when it comes to helping people understand why the freedom to innovate makes life better for everyone. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on...

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Why America Doesn’t Have Free Speech on the Internet | Guest: Glenn Beck | Ep 171 Apr 20, 2022

Matt Kibbe is joined by Glenn Beck, author of “The Great Reset: Joe Biden and the Rise of 21st-Century Fascism.” They talk about the gatekeepers of the internet who suppress ideas, news, and stories that do not fit the mainstream narrative. Glaring similarities can be seen to China’s model of a social credit system—both in free speech online and the pandemic lockdowns, when so many of our freedoms were stolen in the name of safety. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. The post Why America Doesn’t Have Free...

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Why The SEC Is Coming After Blockchain | Guest: Jeremy Kauffman | Ep 170 Apr 14, 2022

Matt Kibbe is joined by Jeremy Kauffman, CEO of Odysee and LBRY, to talk about how the Blockchain can provide a safe haven for free speech online through alternate social media platforms. Because of its decentralized nature, Blockchain-based services can’t be censored or tampered with in the same way that other websites can, with the implication being a freer, more secure internet in the future. Of course, this also means that the government is eager to crack down on this technology, as it poses a threat to its ability to control communications. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on Apple Podcasts,...

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The Constitution Line by Line: Article I, Section 8 – Clauses 4-10 Apr 9, 2022

In this episode of The Constitution Line by Line, Senator Mike Lee covers Article I, Section 8, Clauses 4-10, explaining the congressional powers over the money system and intellectual property. Thanks to The Federalist Society for partnering with us on this series. To learn more about The Federalist Society, visit https://fedsoc.org. To learn more about the Article I Initiative, visit https://fedsoc.org/articlei. The post The Constitution Line by Line: Article I, Section 8 – Clauses 4-10 appeared first on Free the People.

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Why Democrats Suddenly Declared Victory Over COVID | Guest: Jenin Younes | Ep 169 Apr 7, 2022

Matt Kibbe is joined by Jenin Younes, litigation counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance, to discuss the jarring reversal of the Biden Administration and other Democratic politicians regarding COVID-19 and lockdown policies. As empirical evidence and public support for their positions evaporated, the “follow the science” crowd appeared to lose interest in a subject that has preoccupied them for two years, declaring victory over the virus apropos of nothing other than poor poling data and a desire to change the subject prior to the midterm elections. Subscribe to Kibbe on Liberty on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or...

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Washington’s War Rhetoric Is Flippant and Irresponsible | Guest: Dan Caldwell | Ep 168 Mar 31, 2022

Matt Kibbe is joined by Dan Caldwell, vice president of foreign policy at Stand Together, to discuss the increasingly fervent calls for U.S. intervention in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Too many armchair pundits fail to realize the catastrophic implications of a conventional war with Russia, or the fact that it is ultimately the Ukrainian people who will pay the greatest price for a prolonged conflict rather than a diplomatic solution. Additionally, calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine fail to take into account what enforcing such a policy would actually mean, and how quickly the situation could escalate into...

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