Episodios

  • Government Overreach & Political Maneuvers—From Trump’s Defense to NYC’s Squatter Crisis
    May 24 2025

    Hosts James Just and Jason McPhee analyze current events from a libertarian perspective, focusing on government actions that threaten individual rights. Topics include property disputes in NYC, free speech regulations in the Dominican Republic, IRS staffing issues, campus policing at Columbia University, Trump's aircraft ownership, and Democratic Party politics.

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  • Fiscal Crisis - Path to Liberty or Tyranny
    May 16 2025

    In this live episode, James Just and Jason McPhee explore whether looming fiscal crises could lead to libertarian reforms or authoritarian regimes, drawing parallels to Argentina and Venezuela. They also discuss Gov. Newsom's push for healthcare for undocumented residents, the US-China tariff deal, Starbucks baristas' strike over dress code policies, and the closure of private schools due to Labour's VAT policies.

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    28 m
  • Surveillance, Tariffs & Government Overreach—Examining the Limits of Power
    May 14 2025

    James Just and Alexander Vasquez tackle pressing issues in governance, economics, and individual rights. AI surveillance raises concerns about whistleblower suppression, while Kevin O’Leary advocates drastic tariffs on Chinese goods. Spain faces energy transparency challenges, and green regulations spark debate. Plus, new trains stall over union disputes, Trump’s take on housing policy defies convention, and a tween tech study questions modern parenting and screen time.

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  • Libertarian Counterpoint: Judges, Fraud, and Free Speech Under Fire!
    May 9 2025

    Join hosts James Just and Alexander Vasquez as they tackle the week’s hottest topics: a Milwaukee judge’s immigration standoff, ethics woes for Letitia James, bias scandals at Harvard, California’s neo-feudal nightmare under Gavin Newsom, student aid fraud, the EU’s free speech crackdown, and the Sacramento Zoo’s expansion halt. Plus, a special segment on ‘Liberation Day’ – don’t miss it!

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    28 m
  • Feminism vs. Space, Gig Economy Boom, and Trump Fatigue
    Apr 21 2025

    LIVE on 4/17/2025, James Just and John Cameron dive into Libertarian Counterpoint 1753! They unpack the feminist backlash against space exploration, celebrate "Liberation Day" from the fields, and explore California voters' growing Trump-resistance fatigue. Plus, debates on endangered species rule changes, public broadcaster subsidy cuts, a UK pub banter crackdown, and the gig economy's explosive growth driven by Gen Z and millennial "polyworking." Join the conversation for bold libertarian takes!

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  • LA’s Permit Fiasco, & RFK’s Weirdness
    Apr 6 2025

    James Just and John Cameron dive into the latest headlines with a libertarian twist. They unpack Los Angeles’ sluggish rebuilding efforts—only four permits issued in 75 days—Hillary Clinton’s take on Trump’s Signal chats, and RFK Jr.’s eccentric policy moves sparking health agency layoffs. Plus, Joe Rogan’s surprising split with Trump over deportations, a House bill targeting foreign funding in education, Marine Le Pen’s ban stirring France’s far right, and a breakdown of Modern Monetary Theory’s quirky jobs plan to fight inflation. Tune in for sharp insights and unfiltered takes! (Aired live 4/3/2025)

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  • Guns, Butter, and Bots. Oh My!
    Apr 5 2025

    Join us as we delve into Europe’s critical decision on balancing military spending ("guns") versus social welfare ("butter") and what it portends for the continent’s economic future, especially with Germany’s debt brake snapping. We also explore the groundbreaking federal appeals court ruling that art created autonomously by AI cannot be copyrighted, raising big questions about innovation and property rights. Additionally, we examine the evolving role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in healthcare and the latest government moves on congestion pricing in New York and mileage-based driving fees in California. It’s a packed show you won’t want to miss!

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    28 m
  • Tariffs, Tesla, and Transparency
    Mar 22 2025

    In this episode, James Just and John Cameron tackle the economic and security implications of Trump's tariff policies and the recent attacks on Tesla facilities with Molotov cocktails, arson, and graffiti. We also discuss the potential dismantling of the Education Department via a new executive order and what the release of JFK assassination files means for government transparency. Plus, we explore the massive $660 million legal penalty Greenpeace faces over the Dakota pipeline protests. Tune in for a libertarian take on these headline-making issues!

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