Liberty Weekly - Libertarian, Ancap, & Voluntaryist Legal Theory From A Rothbardian Perspective

Iranian-Australian Shaheen makes a triumphant return to the show! Shaheen was in Iran visiting family during the protests that occurred over the new year. To help with the interview, I enlisted the help of Kyle Anzalone to ask just the right questions. We hope you enjoy this unique insider-look at what happened and how Iranians feel about the United States and the Islamic government of Iran. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Mance Rayder takes a break from appearing on gigantic libertarian talk shows to explain why he wrote "Freedom Through Memedom." Most importantly, we explore subject beyond what you've heard on those recent appearances including a little conspiracy and emboldened agorism. You don't want to miss this one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Peace, while the most formidable issue, remains the most pressing. At the same time, it should be the easiest to win. War is one of the most blatantly evil results of state action and you'd think it would be easy to reveal this to the public. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Kyle Anzalone of Foreign Policy Focus joins me to discuss Turkey's attack on the Syrian Kurds.  Kyle is the resident foreign policy expert at the Libertarian Union, a loose confederation of libertarian podcasts, of which the Liberty Weekly Podcast is also a member. Foreign Policy Focus is proudly featured by libertarian foreign policy icon Scott Horton at the Libertarian Institute. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In the big 5-0 episode of the podcast I am thrilled to welcome back Keith Knight of Don't Tread on Anyone to discuss Larken Roses' great book "The Most Dangerous Superstition." In doing so, we discuss (humbly) the best and most honorable ways to advance the cause of liberty. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

This Saturday I drove over to Eden Prairie to meet Trey, host of the Subversion Webcast. Trey and I are the first members of the Libertarian Union podcasting group to meet face to face! We had a great visit and sat down to discuss a plethora of topics, including libertarians in the culture war, libertarian drama,  net neutrality, agorism, and our resepctive experiences with the criminal justice system. We hope you enjoy our chat as much as we enjoyed recording it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In my first full-length documentary, I review "A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State" written by civil libertarian and Constitutional attorney John W. Whitehead. In doing so, I illustrate and explain the major themes in the book with video content and my own commentary. THIS IS A MUST-SEE. Please join the fight against this waking dystopia by sharing this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

The very first of what may be a monthly feature on the Libertarian Union, the "State of the Libertarian Union Talk Show." We do a year-end wrap up and what we are looking forward to in the coming year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In the final episode of 2017, I reflect on the personal journey I've taken with Liberty Weekly, highlight some of my favorite episodes, celebrate the human connections I've made, and set some goals for 2018! Many thanks to all of you out there who take the time to consume my content. Additional thanks for all of my Patreon supporters! You make this all possible. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In this first video/documentary style podcast, I review Lt. Col. Dave Grossman's seminal work On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society. In doing so, I examine mankind's inherent resistance to taking human life. Next, we take a look at the US Army's discovery of this resistance and their subsequent efforts to overcome it. Finally, I examine Dave Grossman himself, his overarching thesis, and his side business, where he conditions government goons to kill reflexively. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

I hopped on Keith Knight's "Don't Tread on Anyone" for a mock debate. Keith played devil's advocate and threw pretty much every statist argument at me. I didn't know the questions beforehand, but I've heard them all before. Hopefully my impromptu answers will help others in their own debates! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Warren v. DC is a DC Court of Appeals case that is often cited by anarcho-capitalists and voluntaryists to support the fact that police owe no duty to protect specific individuals. In this scholarly episode of the podcast, I break down the Court's opinion into digestible chunks. In doing so, I confirm the assertion and explain the Court's reasoning, which ultimately does underscore the need for privatized policing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

This week I am joined by Theodore, who proposes that voluntarily crowd funding government is the most realistic path towards achieving a fully voluntary society. Since Theodore told me his favorite conversations start with the phrase "we shouldn't crowd fund government because . . ." I use this chance to tease the idea apart. I hope that you enjoy our conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In some circles, it has been claimed that Chief Justice John Marshall unjustly seized the power of Judicial Review and apportioned it to the Supreme Court. Unsurprisingly, the truth is more complicated and is detailed in the contents of another great work penned by William J. Watkins, Jr. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

As a special Thanksgiving treat, Jerry makes a return to the show! We catch up, chat about mercantilism & fascism, debating with the fringe Left, touch on the Left-Right Libertarian divide, and talk about hunting. At the end, Jerry encourages me to nag him about making appearances on the show. I tell him that he should be careful what he asks for. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Welcome to the second installment of Liberation Library Book Reviews on the Liberty Weekly Podcast! In this installment, I review one of my favorite books on the nullification doctrine. In my opinion, this is an indispensable book for anyone who wants to gain a deeper knowledge of the Constitution and its history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

I was very grateful to be invited on the Defenders of Liberty Podcast! Host Chanlon Hutson and I discuss Left versus Right Libertarianism and the internet's effects on society. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

Welcome to the first edition of Liberation Library Book Reviews on the Liberty Weekly Podcast. For the first time ever, the show is also available via video feed! In episode 42, I review a bunch of books that led me down the path to voluntaryism. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

In this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Kyle Anzalone of Foreign Policy Focus. Kyle is the resident foreign policy expert at the Libertarian Union, a loose confederation of libertarian podcasts, of which the Liberty Weekly Podcast is also a member. Foreign Policy Focus is proudly featured by libertarian foreign policy icon Scott Horton at the Libertarian Institute. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support

I had the great pleasure of welcoming another international guest to the Liberty Weekly Podcast! Thijs van der Linde is both a Dutch law student and an anarcho-capitalist. In this episode, we discuss libertarianism in the Netherlands. We also contrast our respective legal systems, and examine where they derive their law. I hope you all enjoy our conversation! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertyweekly/support