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Do we have a moral duty to just let things happen or a moral duty to protect those things that we value the most? Joshua Phillip wonders, is self-defense becoming illegal?

It may be a violation of Godwin's law (comparisons to Hitler) to point this out but here goes: D. Parker gives us 8 disturbing similarities between the Democrat and Nazi parties.

The power of the jury is not something to be taken lightly. Harrison Griffiths says juryless trials are a naked power grab and a serious threat to liberty.

Every time we take another step back economically, in the name of climate change, we also take a step toward global governance. Brandon Smith spells out how climate change hysteria is being used as a tool of change.

The people who pushed and enforced lockdowns and all the other covid tyranny would love to convince us that they are as innocent as can be. Jeffrey A. Tucker reminds us all that the need for accountability for their actions is not going away.

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If you're looking for shelter from the gathering storms, start by looking to your family. Jeff Minnick says families are islands of sanity in an ocean of crazy.

Dr. John C. Pulver from Climbing Upward joins me to talk about how we become people of action rather than just complainers. He also has a wonderful take on what faith is and how to exercise it.

Let's finish out the week with some strong medicine from J.B. Shurk. He paraphrases the old line, "The Constitution isn't a suicide pact," and reminds us that if the feds don't want to abide by the Constitution, then they need to go away.

If there was ever a time for clarity, this is it. Ryan McMaken minces no words on what must be done in response to the official corruption that was revealed this past week: End the FBI.

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It may seem like a small thing but when offered the choice of a gold star on my driver's license, I declined. As Mike Maharrey explains, REAL ID is still in the process of being implemented 15 years after it was to go into effect.

This is going to seem pretty random but I happen to be a fan of Art Garfunkel. Douglas Flint makes a very rational plea that we not allow Garfunkel to be written out of history.

As society continues to spiral out of control, it's tempting to embrace a mentality of indifference. Gary D. Barnett says that closing our minds would be a terrible mistake.

Who benefits from the endless activism of the "anti-hate" hate industry? What a surprise, says Edward Ring, it's the hate industry itself.

If it feels as though the middle class is being systematically destroyed, there's a good reason for that. Michael Snyder explains why the financial strain we're feeling has come about and how the game is being rigged.

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Historically, the library has been an essential tool for transmitting culture to up and coming generations. Brian Almon has a fascinating take on how the library has become a cultural battlefield.

When it comes to history, we are not just passengers along for the ride, we can be active participants. J.B. Shurk says, stay faithful because history starts today.

Success stories come in many different forms. Annie Holmquist shares the story of a couple whose childhood history project has become a very successful family business.

Anyone who stands up for limited government is likely to be accused of being a hypocrite for benefiting from the "blessings" of the political class. Michael Munger has a solid way to address the accusation that, "You use the roads, don't you?"

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to discuss our current state of affairs as well as what each of us can do about it.

Lawfare is becoming the preferred tool of tyranny by those in power and their corporate partners. Find time to read Ammon Bundy's letter to St. Luke's attorney where Ammon calls out Erik Stidham on his distortions and abuse of the legal system. Lots of details here the media will not report.

The desperation of the political class can be seen in their escalating calls for gun control. Ron Paul explains how the gun control debate ignores the real problems in a mad grab for power.

There is nowhere left to hide for those of us who love our freedom. The Dept. of Homeland Security is now producing videos teaching citizens how to identify "radicalized conservatives" which is newspeak for anyone who will not submit without question.

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I'd be shocked if there's anyone who hasn't been dealing with some level of depression over the past couple of years. Paul Rosenberg shares his experience and it's one worth examining.

If you survived the past 3 years with your principles intact, you are likely a confirmed wrongthinker. Jeffrey A. Tucker's essay on covid and the 3 tests of compliance is very eye-opening.

The world's financial stability is pretty shaky right now. Daisy Luther has an excellent essay on the 3 layers of financial preparedness and it's some very solid advice.

Does our tolerance create the impression of consent to the very things that are corrupting our society? Brandon Smith says tolerance is overrated and it's time to start gate-keeping American society again.

As much as we appreciate hearing our viewpoints being validated, there's real danger in only considering information with which we agree. Caitlin Johnstone explains how ideological echo chambers make us stupid.

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Well, that didn't take long. Tucker Carlson is back with a video presence on Twitter. His take on how media deceives us is very accurate.

There's plenty of concern over how to regulate AI but a top-down approach may not be the best way. Michael N. Peterson recommends a bottom-up approach to governing the new generation of AI.

The never-ending gaslighting is really starting to wear thin. Fauci and Biden are rewriting the history of covid-19 restrictions and, predictably, they're making themselves out as heroes.

Students of The Fourth Turning are seeing some familiar patterns emerge in our current Fourth Turning crisis. As Jim Quinn explains, we've see this dynamic before and can learn from how it played out.

History may not repeat itself but it sure offers some striking deja vu moments. Victor Davis Hanson gives a solid recounting of the Jacobin terror of the French Revolution and explores our own impending Thermidor reaction.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly chat. Eric always has a thoughtful take on current events and a shot of encouragement for anyone who's paying attention.

People who are serious about their freedom are willing to vote with their feet, if necessary. As Jon Miltimore points out, America is having an Atlas Shrugged moment right now.

The conviction of more Jan 6 defendants last week is a solid indicator that the purge of patriots is still very much ongoing. J.B. Shurk notes that the federal government seems prepared to burn the whole house down.

While the calls for gun control are loud and shrill at this moment, there's an essential truth that must be acknowledged: Government lacks the moral judgment to disarm the public in the name of safety.

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Kent McManigal is absolutely on target with his latest column describing how some people want everyone rigidly controlled and those who aren't afraid of others. He says, it's better not to be led by your fears.

The war on Western culture has been going on for some time. Few people have explained how it originated and what we're up against like James Lindsay. His 30 minute video is well worth your time.

If you haven't surrendered to the counsels of despair in the past 3 years, you're doing better than many. Jeffrey A. Tucker spells out why America will never give up its ideals.

The number of untruths and outright distortions of reality that we're expected to affirm as truth each day is simply staggering. James Howard Kunstler beautifully describes this pretend-to-the-end mentality.

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If you're struggling to keep your feet on solid ground in our turbulent times, Jeff Minnick has some tactics to maintain your rights, freedoms, dignity and traditions. It's a matter of knowing how to fight our failed post-modernist gods.

In our highly politicized environment, spiritual matters are summarily dismissed as irrelevant superstition. J.B. Shurk notes that as a digitized iron curtain descends, spiritual faith is rising and that's a good thing.

Our current Fourth Turning is building towards its crescendo. Wayne Lusvardi says the madness of what's happening is irreversible when it is wrongly explained.

Dr. John C. Pulver from Climbing Upward joins me for another strong dose of common sense on how to avoid getting mired in a sense of victimhood. It's all about becoming the best version of yourself.

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I know we're not supposed to worry so much about things over which we have little control. At the same time, the debt ceiling crisis is a very instructive farce for anyone who's paying attention. Doug Casey says the U.S. should declare bankruptcy.

This one is going to rub some people the wrong way but it's still worth a read. Jacob Hornberger explains why the U.S. military's recruiting crisis is actually a very positive sign for our nation.

The struggles that our kids are having right now are a real challenge for many families. Lenore Skenazy has a thought-provoking take on why it's so hard to get kids off screens and back into real life.

Could the rumors about the government's new mortgage rules be true? Economist Peter Jacobsen says, yes, borrowers with good credit scores are being punished--despite what fact-checkers say.

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If you sense the heat is being turned up in the quest to silence dissent, you're not wrong. Sasha Stone has a great essay on AOC and the happy fascists who are building our dystopian nightmare.

The debt ceiling debate in the nation's capitol is a fascinating study of how politics works. Brandon Smith explains how conservatives will be blamed either way when our economy finally hits the wall.

We were told that we should "trust the science" and the official narrative in order to avoid so-called "misinformation." So, why are so many covid authoritarians suddenly shifting their narratives?

Your conscience is a much better guide to right and wrong than the law is. Especially when considering how every one of us has been made a criminal of some sort.

We're all going to have the opportunity to discover just how committed we are to our principles. Tom Woods highlights another example of the growing clampdown on dissent.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos swings by for a bit of freedom therapy. There's room on the couch so grab a seat.

Ammon Bundy has petitioned a federal court to take up jurisdiction over the civil case being litigated against him by St. Lukes attorneys in state courts. Here's the latest twist in a case that shows hell hath no fury like the law firm of a healthcare giant scorned.

A lot of people are weighing in on Tucker Carlson's departure from Fox News but more of us should be thinking about his recent speech to the Heritage Foundation. Annie Holmquist highlights the challenge Tucker issued to us before his dismissal.

We are on the verge of some remarkable changes thanks to the advent of AI. Jeff Minnick weighs in on real and artificial intelligence and where we're headed.

Joe Biden announced his intention to run for re-election in 2024 recently and he framed the election in terms of whether we want more or less freedom and rights. Jim Nellis breaks down the president's remarks and what he may have meant.

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What happens if the U.S. dollar loses reserve currency status? Ryan McMaken says, it's a good thing for ordinary Americans.

We've come to expect "wars and rumors of wars" in our time. James Howard Kunstler has a pretty solid take on what's unfolding before us.

Our current events seem to be picking up speed as more people are awakening to the deception being forced upon us. J.B. Shurk has a great essay on why government without consent lacks legitimacy.

It's rare to see high profile entertainers taking a stand that goes against the one-sided cultish thinking of the establishment. Jon Miltimore reports that actor Tim Robbins has recently been taking the media to task for hiding government censorship.

If you've finally come to realize that there is nowhere left to hide from the growing insanity, here's a piece you might enjoy. Josh Hammer writes about Tucker Carlson and the struggle for civilizational sanity.

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If our goal is to be problem solvers, what's the best way to get to work? Alexander Riley examines the age-old question of whether it's better to change yourself or to change the world.

We are living out portions of Orwell's 1984. Our own Ministry of Truth is doing all it can to whitewash the covid response in order to protect those who chose to grab for power and destroy so many lives.

Mainstream media is stepping up its efforts to censor viewpoints that question the narrative they're trying to manage. Check out this unbelievable clip from ABC where they say the quiet part out loud.

LGBTQ+ activism is working hard to convince kids that they're part of the "family." How can you rescue your child if he or she is being seduced by them? Here's what one family did to rescue their son from the gender confusion cult.

If you're concerned that the U.S. government isn't doing enough to destabilize the world and disrupt your personal life, take heart. Doug Casey warns that the Jacobins in charge are about to declare war on Mexican drug cartels.

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If there's an upside to human suffering, it's how it gives us the opportunity to contemplate our own souls. Few people have made better use of their suffering than Alexander Solzhenitsyn who counseled us to "live not by lies."

Covid/lockdown/vax skeptics, take heart! Little by little the truth is coming to light. Jeffrey A. Tucker highlights the top ten quotes from Dr. Fauci's interview with the New York Times.

The most convincing evidence that our society that has lost its grip on reality is the gender activism trying to blitzkrieg its way into every facet of our lives. Andrea Widburg wonders, are we ever going to be able to walk back gender madness?

How can we separate ourselves from the control of people who wish to dominate us? Heather Carson recommends that we learn to become modern American pioneers by homesteading.

It's painful to watch our once great nation succumb to the same foolish mistakes made by earlier great civilizations. Vincent McCaffrey offers his thoughts on our time and how previous generations did so much with so little.

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It's a shame that Tucker Carlson didn't have a chance to respond to the Ray Epps puff piece aired by 60 Minutes on Sunday night. Sasha Stone does a commendable job of capturing what Tucker might have said.

When Fox News fired its most popular host, it wasn't because he was doing a bad job. Quite the contrary, he was telling more truth than the network felt it could handle.

The crusade to separate young minds from reality has been going on for a while now. Here's a column I wrote 7 years ago about how gender justice was testing our allegiance to reality. It's aged pretty well.

The closer we get to the 2024 election the more clear our situation becomes. Thomas L. Knapp gets right to the point when he says, we can do better, or can we?

If you haven't subscribed to Martin Geddes' Substack, you're missing out on some top-shelf thinking. His latest essay "The only sovereign in the village" brilliantly describes what happens when those we pay to be protectors turn into predators.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos pops in for our weekly conversation. Eric is a favorite guest for many of my listeners and his website is a gold mine of information.

Most of us can feel the shift taking place around us but are hard-pressed to define it precisely. Andrea Widburg has a thoughtful take on the great sorting that's underway in America.

Sure seems like there's a lot of zealous youngsters eager to take the wheel from us old geezers. You'll likely feel better after reading Christopher Gage's essay on how to ruin your kids.

What's happening to the medical field is one of the most disturbing aspects of our current troubles. Part of the problem is found in how medical schools are looking for activists rather than healers.

With Fox News committing hara-kiri after its massive settlement with Dominion voting machines, the MSM is claiming that questions over 2020 election fraud are settled. Not so fast, says Ron Paul.

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The censorship industrial complex has been created to maintain control of an official narrative. Getting to the truth requires breaking free from that narrative. Paul Rosenberg explains what Julian Assange was really doing and why he has been silenced.

Wokeness has not been forced upon us in one dramatic event. As The Good Citizen documents, it has been introduced into and overtaken our institutions first steathily and now openly.

We've all learned a lot of painful lessons since 2020. Bretigne Shaffer reminds us why health emergencies are too important to be left to government agencies.

The left's growing fascination with our children isn't purely of a sexual nature. It's about indoctrinating them as early as possible. As Rajan Laad notes, the BBC has created an instruction manual teaching kids how to propagandize their parents.

What's happening in our society has a familiar feel to anyone who has taken a serious look at Mao's Cultural Revolution. Check out what a survivor of that revolution says about the features and tactics Mao used.

The histrionic calls for disarming the American populace are growing. Brandon Smith states the uncomfortable truth many would like to avoid: American patriots need guns because a war is coming.

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As horrific as it may sound, the media loves when someone goes on a shooting spree. It means outrage and that means ratings. D. Parker lays out the medias role in mass shootings.

It's interesting that the legacy media is working to marginalize RFK Jr. as a fringe candidate. Jordan Schachtel explores the possibilities of the last Kennedy Democrat and why the establishment is already cranking up the fear.

Do you find yourself having to do mental gymnastics lately over pronouns? David Lanza explains how the war on pronouns is really a war on language.

People who are life-long learners can attest that there are plenty of lessons to be learned in nearly every situations. Aletheia Hitz shares what 3 years of working in retail taught her about life.

The journalists who have helped to pull back the curtain on the Censorship Industrial Complex have angered those who prefer to work in the shadows. Now Democrats on Capitol Hill are threatening these journalists with prison.

It's a lot easier to achieve scientific consensus when you actively suppress and censor dissenting voices. Maryanne Demasi shares how she learned that what we call scientific consensus has become a manufactured construct.

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We're not supposed to notice certain things that are becoming a little too commonplace. Doug Casey weighs in on the rising crime, legalized shoplifting and other disturbing trends in U.S. cities.

Here's an idea worth exploring: Stop setting our clocks forward or back twice a year. Bretigne Shaffer describes how to nullify daylight savings.

A lot of folks have been quick to pronounce Twitter dead following Elon Musk's purchase and takeover of the social media platform. The jury is still out on this. Sasha Stone reminds us that Musk didn't "ruin" Twitter, politics did.

April 19 has come and gone and with it, the 30 year anniversary of the FBI's disastrous assault on the Branch Davidians in Texas. James Bovard says 30 years later, Waco is still damning.

The NRA's recent convention triggered already fragile leftists who were furious at the prospect of kids being "groomed" to see firearms in a positive light. Olivia Murray describes their selective outrage over what is and isn't appropriate for kids.

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There were a lot of mistakes made over the past 3 years but one of the most despicable was the segregation of society into "essential" and "non-essential." Jeffrey A. Tucker spells out exactly what was meant by those terms.

Annie Holmquist always has a take worth considering. Her latest essay "Choosing Children...Over More Than Just Guns" is especially insightful.

It's not hard to sense the contempt that the ruling class feels for the rest of us. J.B. Shurk lets us in on the little secret that the elite would rather we didn't know: They fear us.

Were doctors and other health care providers pushing the covid vaccine on their patients in return for monetary bonuses? It appears that this perverse incentive was a reality in some states.

For all the umbrage that NPR showed over being identified as "state-affiliated media" on Twitter, they're sure doing a good job of acting like that's what they are. Tom Woods shares some key observations by journalist Glenn Greenwald on the matter.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly freedom therapy session.

When individuals make an effort to "love one another" as God commands, it can be a source of great beauty. Paul Rosenberg explains why this is easy to say but hard to put into actual practice.

Rule of, by and for the people is what most people mean when they say "democracy." Robert E. Wright says we can save this kind authentic democracy by ending the government's compulsory monopoly.

Gone are the days when there was a pretense of fairness on the part of mainstream media. Tim Hartnett spells out the one-side-fits-all approach of those who feel the stakes are too high to play fair anymore.

There comes a point where the departure from reality becomes a conscious embrace of evil. James Howard Kunstler says it's time to call the exorcist.

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Pointing out what's wrong in the world is the easiest thing ever. Changing the world for the better takes real effort and Dan Sanchez suggests that improving yourself raises a standard for everyone around you.

In a similar vein, Gary D. Barnett affirms that you can never reform the world but you can certainly reform yourself.

The recent leaks regarding U.S. involvement in Ukraine have shown us some ugly truths. Thomas L. Knapp notes that one of the ugliest is that mainstream media is a tool of those in power and not a watchdog for the public.

The speed with which U.S. media goes to work to vilify and smear whistleblowers is a pretty good indicator of how they are simply narrative managers for the political class. Jordan Schachtel says, if you want to be a whistleblower, you better support the 'current thing.'

Wokeness is reaching a tipping point of sorts. And it's not necessarily a positive one for the woke. Jeffrey A. Tucker weighs in on what the Bud Light fiasco reveals about the ruling class.

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Is the right to self defense being carefully done away with? The Texas man who shot and killed an antifa protestor that pointed a loaded rifle at him in Austin in 2020 was originally exonerated. Last week a politically-motivated DA had him convicted of murder.

The militant trans activists seem determined to find a dog they can kick until it bites. Brandon Smith lists the many reasons transgender grievance culture is garbage.

The folks who want to shape public opinion sure would like us to forget about what they euphemistically are calling "the events of March 2020." Jeffrey A. Tucker warns, don't let them memory hole what was done to us.

If you've been sitting on the fence as to whether "the science" has been corrupted or not, here's something to consider. Check out this unbelievable exchange between Del Bigtree and Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

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Every time it seems things can't get more bizarre, the Universe pulls another "hold my beer" moment on us. John Green describes what we're going through as a pandemic of cognitive dissonance as we try to navigate conflicting assertions and realities.

The risks of a central bank digital currency are plentiful. Robert E. Wright reminds us that CBDCs would not be money in the sense used in the Constitution.

Money issues are taking a backseat right now to the growing culture war but don't get complacent. Daisy Luther warns that, while everyone's distracted, the dollar is dying.

John Pulver joins me to talk about how to lose that feeling of helplessness when the world seems to be spinning out of control. If you're serious about choosing your future self, consider spending some time on his website.

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It's our weekly freedom therapy session with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos.

To understand the predicament we find ourselves in, we must be willing to consider the possibility that our votes have been effectively negated at almost every level. This thread unroll from Twitter describes the permanent bureaucracy that is untouchable by voters.

The indictment of a former president is opening Pandora's box for every president from here on out. Victor Davis Hanson warns that indicting one and all is a perfect was to destroy the Republic.

Like a lot of people, I'm seriously evaluating how I can be kinder yet still make a principled stand for the things that matter most. Paul Rosenberg has a great explanation on why kindness doesn't change the world, especially when dealing with sociopaths.

If you're not familiar with the book The Fourth Turning, you might be surprised at how relevant it is to our current situation. Jeff Thomas has an excellent essay on the coming tipping point of our current Fourth Turning.

In yesterday's show I referenced the recent column by Sasha Stone that beautifully describes how our system of governance has been turned against us. Here's her essay if you'd like to read it for yourself.

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While the political left celebrates its anticipated destruction of Donald Trump, there's a bigger picture to keep in mind. Jeffrey A. Tucker reminds us that the emergency that began 3 years ago is not over and it's an emergency of unrestrained government.

If you want a no-hold-barred take on what the Trump indictment amounts to, Tom Luongo is terrific. He says this indictment signals the end of U.S. politics.

There's no shortage of controversy over what is being taught in our government schools. Jacob Hornberger offers an effective, common sense solution: separate school and state.

What comes next for educating our children? Kerry McDonald says schooling was for the industrial era but unschooling is the future.

The inversion of reality always starts with language. If you've been struggling to translate what the people who wish to dominate you are actually saying, this primer from M.B. Matthews should be helpful.

To fully appreciate the perversion of justice that Jan 6 defendants are facing, you must understand how weaponized the "justice" system has become. Julie Kelly's latest column on the type of jurors allowed is shocking, to put it mildly.

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Most of us were raised on some variation of "hard work builds character." Josiah Lippincott begs to differ and offers a pretty solid defense of the notion that hard work actually destroys character.

It sure feels like someone is trying to get freedom-loving folks to respond with violence. J.B. Shurk wonders, how much longer can Western governments continue to spit on their people?

TikTok has its faults. But the bill that is being considered by Congress to ban TikTok is something far worse than whatever the Chinese Communist Party is doing. Daisy Luther breaks down the risks of the RESTRICT Act.

Donald Trump has been living rent-free in a lot of people's minds for the past 7 years. As Sasha Stone explains, the Trump hunters' celebration of his indictment comes off more like a whimper than a bang.

Earlier this week we heard about the declining number of Americans who still value religion. Here's a fascinating article by Stephen Whitney on another study that shows America's religious divide.

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Communication, it appears, is a dying art. Jordan Alexander offers some solid suggestions on restoring articulate, artful communication.

At some point, all of us will become acquainted with what it means to suffer. C. G. Jones has some empowering observations on how to navigate suffering with wisdom.

Ever wonder why politicians prefer to use force rather than markets when it comes to making things happen? Peter Jacobsen explains why politicians avoid free exchange in his latest installment of "Ask an Economist."

Too often, victimhood can become a convenient excuse to avoid personal responsibility for one's circumstances. Dr. John C. Pulver joins me to talk about his work in helping people grow beyond their family of origin experiences. Check out John's original, uplifting music here.

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It's probably not surprising that the values many Americans hold have shifted over time. Still, it's disheartening to see a WSJ poll that shows just 38% of Americans believe in patriotic values.

Jeffrey A. Tucker says the problem with that WSJ survey is in the interpretation rather than the numbers themselves. His take on the decline in patriotism is worth reading.

Staying optimistic is getting to be a challenge. Check out the latest essay from Larry Reed on what Anne Frank and Dr. Christian Larson can teach us about the power of optimism.

One of the most disturbing aspects of our time is how everything that was was normal is considered radical and extreme. Michael Liccione describes how society is pathologizing healthy opinions.

Those of us who feel the call to stand up for freedom and to push back against tyranny at every level are sometimes left wondering how to proceed. Ryan McMaken reminds us that, to fight the state, we must build non-state institutions.

Lenore Skenazy has been called the "worst mother in America" by members of the media. Her parenting advice seems pretty accurate. Her latest column is about how we wanted the best for our children but made a mistake.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos swings by for our weekly visit/counseling session.

There's no question that the systems trying to rule us are replete with rot and corruption. Paul Rosenberg poses a great question, what are you doing to build yourself a city?

Efforts to ban TikTok have led to the creation of a Trojan horse that some are calling the Patriot Act for technology. Jordan Schachtel says it's the Patriot Act on steroids and it will enable far greater surveillance and censorship.

It's interesting how the media clamor over a school shooting comes to a dead stop when it's revealed that the shooter was a transexual. Andrea Widburg lays out how the reporting on the Nashville shooting shows the incoherence of modern gender theory.

If there's one thing that stops us from progressing personally, it's our pride. Martin Geddes shares his thoughts on leading by example and asking for help.

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Attitude is an essential part of becoming resilient in the face of challenges. Daisy Luther has a marvelous message on how to turn "less" into everything you need.

15 Minute Cities are the latest fad for the green-driven folks who'd like to have more control over the populace. Doug Casey provides some excellent perspective on where this latest attempt at social engineering is leading us.

The ongoing war against reality is getting tiresome for many of us. James Howard Kunstler says, take heart, the season is here for a general wake up call that cannot be ignored or gaslighted away.

If you find yourself wanting to assert your rights as a free man or woman, you'll likely appreciate the work of Martin Geddes. He shares hard-won wisdom on how and when to push back against unreasonable public servants.

You don't have to sympathize with the Jan 6 defendants to be horrified at the way the events of that day have been exaggerated and distorted by the political class and media. Julie Kelly notes that we're beginning to see proof of informants everywhere on that day.

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It certainly feels as though things are spiraling out of control and many of us are wondering what is to come. Daisy Luther offers some welcome encouragement on how she knows you'll survive.

Breaking free of enemy-driven thinking is one of the biggest things you can do for increased peace of mind. Barry Brownstein has a terrific essay on why liberalism (the good kind) needs no enemies.

What will a cashless society look like? G. Ed Griffin spells out what it would entail and what you can do about it.

We all have enough things to worry about right now. At the same time, we recently dodged one of the biggest potential dangers in many years. J.R. Dunn explains the solar apocalypse that was narrowly avoided a couple of weeks ago. I highly recommend Space Weather News as a resource.

What's the worst kind of prison? Josh Klenoff says it's the one you don't know you're in. Like the one the World Economic Forum is quietly building all around us.

Here's an interesting sign of the times: squatters are increasingly taking over homes across the U.S. and some experts are saying there's no end in sight.

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Being a wrongthinker isn't easy. As John Whitehead notes, circus politics are intended to distract us from noticing what really matters.

The people who fought hardest to seize control during the pandemic are desperate to hold onto what remains of their power. That's why they're denying champion tennis player Novak Djokovic a chance to play in the Miami Open due to his vaccination status.

If you want to understand basic economics, pay attention when an economist is explaining something. Peter Jacobsen answers the question, "What even is a non-profit?"

The threat posed by a Central Bank Digital Currency is impossible to understate. Jordan Schachtel says Americans face a rapidly encroaching "emergency" CBDC power grab.

The polarization in America is concerning to anyone who is paying attention. Jon Miltimore explains why the left can't understand the right and vice versa.

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The left gets really angry when people start using the word "woke" to describe the current insanity. Samuel Mangold-Lenett says that's because we're offending those who'd prefer its definition remain murky.

If reality is everything that remains when you wish it were otherwise, we're about to get a lot better acquainted with it. James Howard Kunstler notes that when you mess with reality, a lot of things that can't go on will stop.

Here's some good news: Dutch farmers have formed a political party that is making big gains in seizing control back from the Great Reset functionaries.

If you're willing to face some unpleasant facts, here's one of the most informative analyses of our worsening economic situation. Robert Stark explains what's causing our economic death spiral.

Dissent is essential to a free society. Maybe that's why the power-seekers seem very determined to criminalize it. Julie Kelly describes the death of dissent in America.

We need the example of courageous heroes who will stand against impossible odds to speak the truth. Jeff Minnick recommends two films that can provide that needed shot of courage.

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Lots of things to keep an eye on today. Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to talk about what's noteworthy in current events.

Some of the biggest headlines right now seem to be intended to distract us from weightier matters at hand. Paul Rosenberg is asking the right question when he ponders, are we ready for a sovereign debt crisis?

This may be one of the most sobering and introspective essays I've seen on what was set in motion 3 years ago with the lockdowns. Jeffrey A. Tucker describes the day the sunrise was a curse.

The word "secession" makes some folks really queasy. Michael J. Lee points out that with certain states and the wealth already making an exit, it's not a matter of "what if" so much as a matter of "what now?"

Charity cannot be the product of forced giving it must be a voluntary act. Joel Lim asks and answers the question of how does government welfare stack up against private charity?

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Whenever scientists set out to test a hypothesis, they must first define the null hypothesis--or the normal state of things if nothing changes. Brian Almon shares his thoughts on how activists are working overtime to convince us that radical is normal.

We are seeing our nation separate into those who wish to be left alone and those who refuse to leave others alone. John Whitehead explains the problem with government wanting to know all your business.

Being an educated individual isn't about being the smartest person in the room. Brett & Kate McKay have a fascinating article on 3 characteristics of an educated man.

There's something to be said for achieving the kind of harmony in life that is a sure indicator that you're using your gifts in the highest possible way. Barry Brownstein says, to do this you must first downsize your inner central planner.

The prospect of Donald Trumps imminent arrest next week is opening the door to some interesting possibilities. J.B. Shurk warns that government tyrants are playing with fire. Are they doing it deliberately?

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It's been 20 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq on false pretenses. Jacob Hornberger describes the lessons learned and how the opportunists who pushed for that war are still gaming the system.

There shouldn't be much doubt as to whether or not we live under a system that effectively operates as if it is above the law. Martin Geddes has some first-hand experience in holding administrative criminals accountable.

Here's a story that provides some depth and breadth to American history. Lawrence W. Reed wonders if it was luck or a miracle that brought the pilgrims together with an English-speaking Indian named Samoset.

3 years ago we were told that our lives and freedoms would be locked down for 15 days to "slow the spread." Julie Kelly reminds us on the third anniversary of the lockdowns that the folks responsible have yet to experience real accountability.

The people who pushed the covid lockdowns and mandates must be held accountable for their mistakes and separated from power. William Sullivan says the looming reckoning for covid tyrants is coming.

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The biggest decision that any of us will have to make in the near future is whether or not to consent to a central bank digital currency. Kit Knightly warns that the SVB failure is setting up the perfect crisis in which government will "rescue" us with a CBDC.

It can be difficult to have a rational conversation about a national divorce. Jon Miltimore has some very solid advice for all sides of this issue.

This is likely the most controversial thing I'll be sharing today. Does a society that dresses as if it matters have more respect for itself? Maida Korte says we may be selling ourselves short.

The last 3 years have given us plenty of opportunity to see our fears being played upon. David Bell explains why pandemics are not the real public health threat.

Never been invited to a struggle session? Some of us would like to keep it that way. El Gato Malo has a marvelous breakdown of what these Marxist sideshows mean for civil society.

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Government shouldn't be shielding bankers from the consequences of their actions. Jacob Hornberger asks, why not let banks fail?

Politicians are suggesting that the taxpayer-funded assistance being offered failing banks is somehow, "not a bailout." Thomas L. Knapp disagrees with that claim and makes the case that this is, in fact, a bailout.

The greatest danger and opportunity of our current monetary crisis is that it will be used to implement a government-controlled digital currency. James Howard Kunstler describes our money troubles.

Sorry if this sounds strident but the folks who pushed the Jan 6 narrative while carefully omitting crucial context that the security footage has provided, have crossed a line. Julie Kelly explains what the 'spill' of FBI secrets is revealing about our politicized system of justice.

Some caught on quickly, others have yet to recognize that the face mask was more of a symbol of submission than a protection. D. Parker lays out why the masks are a metaphor for how the far left feels about freedom.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by for our weekly chat. If you're serious about making sense of current events, Eric always has an informed take.

Here's a bit of common sense that a surprising number of people don't want to hear: Let the bad banks fail, says Peter Jacobsen. There should be consequences for bad decisions.

What are you doing to nourish your soul regularly? J.B. Shurk says that personal sacrifice is nourishment for the soul. Especially when it's done willingly.

What's happening to our monetary system isn't exactly a surprise. Jacob Hornberger has long warned about the pitfalls of our cruddy and dangerous monetary system.

If you were watching last week's hearing before the House Weaponization of the Federal Government subcommittee, the contempt of the ruling class was on display. Ron Paul recounts how House Democrats attacked the messengers.

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You've likely heard about the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and wondered what it means. Jeffrey A. Tucker says the collapse of SVB portends real dangers just ahead.

If a banking collapse has begun, why now? As Alexandra Bruce points out, it's not like there are a number of inconvenient truths from which we need to be distracted.

Anthony Fauci may yet go down in history as one of the greatest unelected tyrants of all time. To understand how people like Fauci come to power, check out Robert E. Wright's essay on Faucism's New Deal origins.

As crazy as things are getting, there's plenty of reason to remain optimistic. J.B. Shurk has a powerful message about liberting ourselves from dystopia. It starts with increasing our commitment to truth.

With all the carnage that arose during the covid lockdowns, some clear lessons have emerged. John Tamny reminds us that is that freedom is always the answer--regardless of virus origins.

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Which do you trust more, the free market or government? Peter Jacobsen joins me to talk about how the free market handles monopolies.

How do you counter woke mob/cancel culture intolerance without bringing more division to the table? Gregory T. Angelo is the president of the New Tolerance Campaign which works to promote authentic tolerance and to expose phony tolerance. I think he's on the right path.

More and more Americans are becoming jaded with higher ed and skipping college. Might this be a good thing?

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Artificial intelligence is officially a part of our world now and will likely change how we do a number of things. Here's some reassurance from Deane Waldman M.D. that AI will not be replacing your doctor anytime soon.

Pay attention to the reaction of the political class in regards to Tucker Carlson airing never-before-seen video from the Jan 6 disturbance. Rajan Laad has a follow up to his earlier summary of Tucker's revelations.

It seems pretty likely that, at some point, climate crisis will be used to seize control of our lives just like covid was. Here's a reminder from Edward Ring that renewables aren't renewable and our forced exit from fossil fuels is a bad idea.

If you've ever wondered about the various climate brats and other useful idiots who are destroying priceless works of art and disrupting traffic to protest fossil fuels, here's a great explanation from Doug Casey.

Could the news media be playing up scary stories to discourage us from traveling abroad? Jeffrey A. Tucker asks, are you being frightened not to travel?

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If you need a story to help restore your faith in humankind, Lawrence W. Reed has a great one. It's also a great lesson on how to get the most out of others.

Having to choose between being truthful and being popular can be a challenge. Dan Sanchez spells out the reasons why unpopular truths need to be told and why freedom needs fearless truth-tellers.

Speaking of truth-tellers, this segment from Matt Walsh is a simple and direct response to trans activists who seem to have forgotten that the pushback they're getting is the result of a fight they chose to start.

The purveyors of the Jan 6 "insurrection" narrative are pushing back hard against Tucker Carlson and the video footage that casts serious doubts on their narrative. The truth is coming out and they are panicking.

A lot of us are getting serious about being preppers. Here's a terrific article by Daisy Luther that explains why there isn't just one way to prepare.

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It's my weekly sit-down with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. There's a lot going on around us and I always feel better informed for hearing Eric's take.

We live in a time where patriots who actually love their country are smeared as terrorists who hate America and wish to destroy it. D. Parker wonders why those who hate America don't just leave it.

What was done to the public over the past 3 years was horrific and unnecessary. Bill Rice does a marvelous job of connecting the dots to explain how all of this happened.

We only have a finite amount of attention and energy to draw upon each day. James Howard Kunstler reminds us that it's important to focus on what actually matters.

Now that the previously hidden Jan 6 videos from the U.S. Capitol are finally being seen, it's clear why the narrative managers are so panicked. Julie Kelly has a thorough analysis of how the "insurrection" narrative is falling apart.

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If you're collecting precious metals, in anticipation of an impending apocalypse of some sort, you need to see Paul Rosenberg's latest essay. He has a fascinating and positive take on the missing gold economy.

It's still a bit shocking to recall how divisive the issue of mandatory face masks became during the past 3 years. Jon Miltimore expounds on the true lesson of masking and what we learned about effectiveness as well as means and ends.

It's been almost a year since Will Smith unleashed the slap heard round the world on Chris Rock. Rajan Laad says Chris Rock has shown everyone how to deal with personal setbacks by how he responded to being attacked.

All of us have experienced a lot of indignity in the recent past. Richard Kelly has a beautiful reminder that dignity is yours to lose.

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My friend Jon Harvey is as straight a shooter as they come. He joins me to talk about Dilbert creator Scott Adams' thoughts on race relations and why the social justice mob is in a fury. Click the TMCP Nation link below to check out Jon's podcast and store.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a very real and regular part of our lives. Doug Casey has some thoughts on how AI will radically transform our world.

Our pop culture is putting off a "Weimar America" vibe with a growing detachment from morality and reality. Andrea Widburg notes that so-called "family friendly" drag queen shows are clearly about sex and not simply entertainment.

The list of things that official "experts" have gotten wrong is growing evidence of the death of expertise. J.B. Shurk says, if you value the truth, ignore what the "experts" are saying.

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One of the best justifications for freedom is that it enables us to pursue happiness on our own terms. Barry Brownstein has a marvelous essay on what Thomas Jefferson meant by the pursuit of happiness.

It seems as though we're being steadily marched toward war. Now is a great time to consider why C.S. Lewis thought healthy patriotism helps curb excessive militarism.

If you want to stir up a hornet's nest, just start a conversation about modesty. Aletheia Hitz has a terrific take on modesty and the downsides of objectifying women.

Secession is considered a dirty word by those whose power over others would be diminished by peaceful separation. Ryan McMaken points out that secession is really a matter of when, not if.

Woody Harrelson is taking a lot of heat lately but he isn't walking back his statements from last week's SNL monologue. He has doubled down and is slamming the covid mandates, noting that the U.S. is not a free country.

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When people choose to live in a state of learned helplessness, they've often been given some strong incentive to do so. Jason Sorens warns against the folly of treating adults like children.

Woody Harrelson's joke about the world's biggest drug cartel was a long overdue truth bomb. As for the day of reckoning for those cartel members and enforcers, James Howard Kunstler says, it's coming.

Word on the street is that Dilbert creator Scott Adams is hopelessly racist. However, as Debra Hine explains, that could simply be a matter of people parroting PC platitudes. Adams is showing by example the price of free speech in our time.

Who is watching the watchers? Seems the Supreme Court is running interference for the nation's spy agencies by claiming that they're "too secret" to be challenged about what they're doing.

Now that the Jan 6 video has been released by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to Fox News' Tucker Carlson, the mainstream media is in hysterics. Julie Kelly lays out the reasons why the media is demanding darkness, not sunlight regarding those tapes.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly consultation and informal support group for those adjusting to life in Clown World.

Why did so many people choose to comply with the various covid mandates? Paul Rosenberg has a thoughtful answer to this question and examines what debt and compliance have in common.

Roald Dahl's estate has given the okay to politically correct rewrites of his works. Kit Knightly says, no matter what you think of Dahl, this is the fast track to normalizing post hoc censorship.

A left-wing fit of rhetorical incontinence last week was sparked by talk of a national divorce. Ryan McMaken takes apart the left's narrative that red states are dependent upon a "gravy train" from the blue states.

Here's a question worth pondering: Is it ever proper not to defend yourself? James Walpole points out that truly powerful people don't try to justify themselves to their critics.

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Woody Harrelson opened some eyes with his SNL monologue over the weekend. Jeffrey A. Tucker recounts how Woody has just demonstrated the pain of truth.

Looking to bring a bit of happiness and purpose into your life? Aletheia Hitz has a simple, yet highly effective solution. It starts with attentiveness to the people around you and it really works.

The media reaction to the release of the Jan 6 video has been interesting, to say the least. Andrea Widburg notes that the media's panic is directly related to the loss of their ability to control the narrative.

This may sound a bit out there but it's a topic that shouldn't be ignored. The World Health Organization is quietly pushing for acceptance of an accord that would give it near complete control in the event of a "health emergency." What could possibly go wrong?

Brandon Smith's essays are always thought-provoking and informative. His latest on deconstructing why leftist movements cannot coexist with people who love freedom is a must read.

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To get a sense of how disconnected mainstream media is from reality, just check out the comment made by reporter Taylor Lorenz about how America is a "late-stage capitalist hellscape." Ilya Levine has 6 reasons that Taylor's latest trope is dead wrong.

The war drums are beating louder by the day in the nation's capitol. Judge Andrew Napolitano has a terrific refresher course on war and the Constitution for anyone who wonders about such things.

Crazy as things may be, anyone who's paying attention can attest that a great awakening is taking place. J.B. Shurk notes that this awakening has been decades in the making.

After hearing the news that podcasts are a primary source of "misinformation", I'm not sure whether to be concerned or flattered. After all, most of what the regime calls "misinformation" is what the rest of us recognize as unapproved or inconvenient truths.

As long as food is easily and readily available at the local supermarket or big box store, we will take it for granted. Tom Luongo has an excellent essay on the lessons imparted by the TV series "Clarkson's Farm" and how it's another front in the war on food.

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If you want to have peace of mind, learn the art of letting others be right. This is one of the best essays, you'll ever read. The advice is spot on.

A lot of folks look forward to getting a nice fat tax refund. After you read Peter Jacobsen's take on why a big tax refund shouldn't excite you, you'll understand why giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan isn't such a great idea.

Few people seem to have a better grasp of what's going on than James Howard Kunstler. His essay titled "Between That Rock and The Hard Place" is a worthwhile read.

The folks who want to ban guns have a special kind of contempt for those of us who own guns. W.R. Wordsworth dismantles the promotion of social contempt toward gun owners.

Some good news on the money front: Mississippi's legislature has voted overwhelmingly to end sales taxes on gold and silver.

It's been interesting to watch the term "national divorce" trend on Twitter lately. Hugh O'Connor explores the pros and cons of a national separation in light of our current state of dysfunction.

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Now that 40,000 or more hours of Jan 6 video footage from the U.S. Capitol has been made public, we're learning how much the Jan 6 committee left out of their narrative. Julie Kelly lays out the anatomy of a cover-up.

The book burners among us have developed a sense of subtlety. Thomas Buckley describes what the classics, edited for the sensitive reader, may look like once we've purged the world of insensitive content.

Talk to someone who has been away from America for a few years and you'll get a sense of how the trans activism movement has exploded. Annie Holmquist explores the real issues behind the symptoms.

War is always an excuse for maximum disinformation. For some of the clearest analysis of what's at stake with the U.S. intervention in Ukraine, check out Jeff Thomas' essay on whether it could really go nuclear.

Watching our political class steer us ever closer to WWIII is like watching a toddler play with a loaded firearm. Steve Deace is drawing a clear line on sending our kids to die for a needless conflict.

Knowing what to think isn't enough to accurately distinguish between truth and error. As Aletheia Hitz explains, knowing how to think requires understanding and using the 7 intellectual virtues.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly consultation on how to stay free in a world gone mad.

It's no exaggeration to state that those of us who love truth and our freedom have a lot of heavy lifting ahead of us. Paul Rosenberg says the task of keeping civilization alive has fallen to us.

You better grow thicker skin if you're going to be reading and referencing books by Shakespeare, Orwell or Tolkien. A recent study in Britain claims that these works are favored by "extremists" and "white supremacists."

The worst part about tribalism is that tribes spend their time warring with one another. Barry Brownstein's latest essay explores the thin line between tribalism and human flourishing.

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It's a sad truth of our time that the lust to control other people is producing a clear herd mentality. Bruce Berres has some solid advice on how to break free from the herd.

Critical race theory treats slavery as leverage to obtain power over others. If you want to understand the history of slavery that you probably weren't taught in school, Lawrence W. Reed has a far more accurate accounting.

The parallels between Russia's Bolshevik revolution and what's happening in America today are getting tough to ignore. D. Parker has an enlightening take on cultural guerrilla warfare and how to fight the anti-freedom far-left at the grassroots level.

If you haven't started plotting how you'll avoid the digital prison of CBDCs, now is the time to start. Nick Giambruno has 5 way to opt out of this dystopian future.

How much of what our government and its media lackeys tell you do you believe? J.B. Shurk notes that, historically, constant government lies are what spark resistance movements.

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If you're a serious warrior for freedom, you need to read Dan Sanchez's latest column on calling off the call-out culture. Dan says the cause of freedom needs educators, not inquisitors.

The predictable calls for more gun control are echoing from the usual suspects following a shooting spree on a Michigan campus. D. Parker wonders if the fact that "gun-free zones" don't work is finally starting to dawn on the New York Times.

At the risk of sounding like a monetary Chicken Little, the threat from central bank digital currencies is growing by the minute. Check out Paul Rosenberg's crucial message on CBDCs and how they are already being used to gain absolute control of populations.

Parents in Pocatello, Idaho have succeeded in getting the promoters of a drag queen story hour to cut the event short when concerned parents filled the seats and there wasn't enough room for children to attend. What does that tell you when such a show is pointless without children?

The case of Colorado cake-maker Jack Phillips is less about free speech and freedom of religion and more about private property rights. Lawrence M. Vance sets the record straight.

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Jon Harvey from the Modern Conservative podcast joins me to talk about his decision to stand up and speak the truth, no matter the price.

If you've ever heard or uttered the phrase "now we're cooking with gas," you'll appreciate its origins. Jon Sanders explains the "new study finds" approach to overregulation.

Anyone who is willing to stand up for freedom has to be highly committed to stay at it. J.B. Shurk has a positive take on how to make being a 'joyful warrior' a personal calling.

A couple of weeks ago, I shared an article by Robin Koerner about how the unvaccinated got it right. Now, Robin reports that Facebook is "fact-checking" his article and hiding it at every turn. Why would they do that?

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There's a fair amount amount of official pushback growing against the term "died suddenly." Dr. Brian C. Joondeph notes that the sudden deaths of so many people deserve an honest reckoning.

Politicized police beating down the doors of religious citizens sounds like something out of the former Soviet Union. As Stephen Whitney explains, with the FBI targeting traditional Catholics, it's happening in America too.

Those pesky UFOs are taking our attention away from other matters of importance, like Seymour Hersh's investigation into who might have blown up the Nordstream 2 pipeline. Edward Snowden calls it "engineered panic."

The U.S. government seems intent on steering us into a head-on collision with Russia. Ron Paul spells out how we can stop the coming war with Russia.

What is happening to our children? The CDC reports a 60 percent increase in high school girls contemplating suicide. It might be time for a serious conversation about what drives the hopelessness.

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It's our weekly sit down with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We discuss how the trap is being sprung to make internal combustion engines as expensive to run as diesels. Also, we talk about how to get back to where we started from regarding our freedoms.

We tend to underestimate our ability to influence the world around us. But that's how we're trained to be from an early age. Paul Rosenberg says, being a placeholder isn't enough when it comes to making the difference you were born to make.

If you're concerned about the woke takeover of America's institutions and pastimes, yet you still watched the Super Bowl, you're sending mixed signals. Robin M. Itzler reminds us that we can't have it both ways.

Laughter is greatly underestimated, both as a tool to fight tyranny and as a cure for despair. Eric Hussey has a thoughtful essay on the tragic end of laughter.

The time to work out a strategy for avoiding the snare of central bank digital currencies is right now. Dr. Joseph Mercola and James Corbett have some very workable ideas to begin working out your escape from digital slavery.

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To understand the reality of the Great Depression, it's helpful to look at how the nation struggled to feed itself. Robert E. Wright shares the not-so-great depression diet.

One of the most overlooked and valuable freedoms we have is our freedom of association. Eric Peters says it's an accurate measurement of whether we are free or not.

The challenges before us are significant. As Henry Hazlitt would put it: The times call for courage, truth-telling and hard work.

The modern version of labeling someone as a heretic is to call them a "denier." Thomas Buckley has the lowdown on how denialism is a woke way to stifle dissent.

We're getting into the the thick of our current Fourth Turning upheaval. Case in point: check out Sasha Stone's take on Caligula at the Grammys. This is what a society in decline looks like.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by for our weekly visit. There's a lot going on out there and Eric has a keen eye for what is actually worth our attention.

In monetary news, it's looking more and more likely that a CBDC will be sprung on us in the near future. Daniel Lacalle explains how central bank digital currencies would bring hyper-inflation.

Ready for a no-crap analysis of the current geopolitical situation? James Howard Kunstler cuts through the fog of official misinformation to describe a growing lose-lose scenario.

Disney has backed of the transgender grooming messaging for kids, for now. But as Andrea Widburg points out, they've doubled down on spreading the gospel of critical race theory.

The threat of facing the wrath of cancel culture is an effective tool to keep us in line and to quash dissent. Blaine Pardoe speaks from experience when he writes about overcoming the woke mob.

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Thara Tenney is the daughter of LaVoy Finicum and the author of the book "Liberty Rising: One Cowboy's Ascent." She joins me to talk about her dad, the injustice of his murder and how his mission of freedom continues.

Why are bombarded with so much propaganda and misinformation? Check out Paul Rosenberg's latest essay for an excellent explanation of why information is broken.

Last week Chloe Cole came to Idaho to speak to citizens and legislators about the burgeoning transgender movement that is working to seduce and indoctrinate our children. Brian Almon has a marvelous essay on the irreversible damage that the woke cult is causing.

Why to I have an axe to grind with the legacy media? Because they've ceased to be a platform for objective truth and primarily serve as narrative managers. Sasha Stone explains how a blue check Democrat lost her trust in the media.

Each of us has a line in the sand that must not be crossed. Mine is gun control. D. Parker spells out how gun control kills people and why it must be resisted without compromise.

Understanding the difference between education and schooling is essential. Annie Holmquist has a great essay on education discipleship and how it can fix the mess made by our public schools.

The current attempts to rewrite American history with a Marxist slant are intensifying. James Bovard explains how the 1619 Project has teamed up with Hulu to vilify the founders and the reasons for the American revolution.

The plans to implement a new digital dollar have been in the works for most of the past year. Justin Haskins spells out why a new digital currency may pose a major threat to liberty.

Could you survive a famine? This may seem like a disturbing topic but the information contained in this article is worth having in your skillset.

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In human interactions, there are only a limited number of ways to get what you want. Art Carden lists four of those ways and explains why the ones involving force are the worst possible ways.

Those of us who have spent decades trying to restore and protect the principles and practices of liberty know that there is no silver bullet strategy that will turn the tide. Ammon Bundy acknowledges this reality and suggests that uniting and bringing people together is the only thing that works.

It's shocking how far people will go to avoid having to acknowledge an unpleasant truth. Todd Hayen warns, don't get smug, it's something we're all susceptible to doing for fear of inconvenience.

Want to be a better parent? Join the club. Peter Jacobsen has 3 rules of rational parenting that are derived from good economics and it's pretty solid advice.

Licensing can best be described as when someone in authority takes away your right to do something and then sells it back to you. Eric Peters lays out the dangers of licensing.

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The weaponization of the US Dept. of Justice is pretty unsettling. Sarah Weaver joins me to talk about a pro-life pastor who was raided by the FBI, arrested and charged with obstructing access to an abortion clinic. Thankfully, a jury acquitted him last week.

It's hard to tell is "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams is being sincere or facetious when he apologizes for being pro-jab. Robin Koerner uses Adams' experience to illustrate how the "unvaccinated" got it right.

Politicians have a bad habit of using words that don't exactly convey their authentic meaning. Thomas L. Knapp explains how "constitutional carry" doesn't actually mean what most us think it means.

The Marxist worldview has taken hold in a surprising number of our institutions. Annie Holmquist says children are the ticket out of this mindset.

More and more, James Howard Kunstler's columns are like a high potency reality supplement for those of us who prefer life without sedation. His latest one on the war against us is worth the read.

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It's our weekly check in with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. There's a lot going on in our world and Eric is a welcome voice of reason in helping to make sense of it all.

Despite their vehement denials, proponents of Marxism are very active in many of our institutions today. Paul Rosenberg has a timely definition of one of the favorite targets of Marxists--the bourgeois--and why we should be proud to be called such.

If you're serious about understanding the situation in which we find ourselves today, it's essential to have a grasp of what led us here. The Good Citizen has compiled a wonderful primer of 101 steps to enslave humanity (part one is 1-56) and it fills in a lot of the blanks for those who wish to know.

Is it better to rule a corrupted system or to be ruled by a corrupted system? Josiah Lippincott says the answer is neither. He lays out our political situation and says the words we must live by are: We will not submit.

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It's a shame to see Reader's Digest jumping on the bandwagon to clamor for gun control. David Codrea does a great job of dismantling their demands for "commonsense gun control" that would leave only the ruling class armed.

You may not own or even want a pistol brace but you still have a stake in the matter, nonetheless. D. Parker explains why the ATF's new pistol brace rule is nothing more than a cluster of enforcement traps.

Parables are a wonderful thing. They can speak to many people on many different levels of understanding. Robert E. Wright has a marvelous parable that tackles the age-old question: Who will build the roads?

The obstacles that stand in the way of claiming our freedom are significant. Before you lose hope, consider Barry Brownstein's latest essay on how obstacles to freedom can become the way to freedom.

The ideological takeover of America's newsrooms has brought us to a state of constant psychological warfare. David James has an informative take on the grim future of establishment journalism.

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This may not strike an heroic chord with some folks but the Utah doctor who helped parents to free their kids from vax mandates is a stand up guy. Jordan Schachtel explains why the feds are wrong to be prosecuting him.

Like it or not, your leadership is sorely needed right now. Dan Sanchez spells out the 3 levels of leadership that Leonard E. Read identified and how each of them impacts the people around you.

It's not name-calling to note that a great many people were brainwashed into accepting medical tyranny. Jessica Marie Baumgartner has a great take on forgiving the medically brainwashed in the post-covid era.

A Pfizer exec caught on video discussing the company's interest in mutating the virus to keep the vaccine cash cow alive should be pretty big news, right? So why aren't corporate media outlets talking about this?

Speaking of cash cows, the U.S. military industrial complex is starting to look like the enormous grift that it is. The Z-man has some unpopular truths to share about a great boondoggle that's been around for most of our lifetimes.

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A few years ago, Jeffrey A. Tucker was hauled into traffic court. His article on how to steal $75,000 from the poor is quite eye-opening. Law and order types will want to take their blood pressure meds before hearing this one.

One of the biggest selling points of the free market is that people are free to take their business elsewhere. Jen Maffessanti lays out what consumer sovereignty is and why customers are the boss.

"Who will build the roads?" is a common refrain when people are justifying the need for the state. Thomas Walker-Werth explains how government road-building killed innovation in transportation.

Heaven help the brave souls who will not bend the knee to Alphabet Mafia. Ivan Provorov is one who stood fast in his faith by refusing to don a rainbow hockey jersey. And he's paying a price for staying true to his beliefs.

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Keeping your bearings during the current upheaval can be a challenge. Find the time to take a look at Jim Quinn's latest analysis on our Fourth Turning is combining with mass formation psychosis.

This won't be good news for everyone but for those of us who have worked to protect our freedom from the covid fear-mongers, it's encouraging. Robert Blumen says the game is over and they have lost.

It's clear that many people are finally awakening to what is being done to us. James Howard Kunstler calls it the end of reality consensus disorder.

The advent of AI is set to change our world in big ways. Walker Larson explains what writing is and why we misunderstand the importance of the coming of ChatGPT.

When it comes to describing Congress and its efforts to raise the debt ceiling, the Babylon Bee said it best. Their headline stated: Congress debates how to raise the theft ceiling. Ron Paul breaks down the debt ceiling hysteria and hypocrisy.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops in for another of our regular Tuesday therapy sessions. If you're in need of a healthy dose of rationality, Eric always delivers.

Hindsight is always helpful in connecting the dots we couldn't see when things were going sideways. Huck Davenport reminds us that time has shown that the 'paranoid' people were correct about covid.

We all can use a good pep talk from time to time. John Green has a very timely essay on how we are not victims unless we choose to be.

Sometimes it feels as though it's getting harder to find people who are still serious about seeking truth. Alethia Hitz says truth is more than propositional. It's not just what we say but how we say it that matters.

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As a member of Gen X, one of the biggest generational shifts in my lifetime is the shift from personal to positional morality. Robin Koerner explains how seeking to control others rather than yourself is changing our society.

Is it true that only a moral people can be free? Paul Rosenberg's take on this question is worth considering.

Trying to persuade your fellow countrymen that right and wrong still exist, is a battle few are willing to fight. Anthony Esolen notes that a massive effort at moral rebuilding is necessary and needs to start sooner than later.

Free speech matters more than we might think. Julian Adorney and Mark Johnson say that the opponents of free speech are gaining ground and we need to fight back.

The regulatory state is more dangerous than you think. Robert E. Wright provides some powerful insight into how the power to regulate is the power to control.

Few things will stop our personal success in its tracks like a victim mindset. Mark Johnson has an interesting solution as he teaches how to cultivate an internal locus of control that puts you in charge of your life.

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The divisions throughout society are mighty deep. Jack Gleason has some timely advice for effectively communicating with brainwashed friends and family.

The public's trust issues with the medical establishment are not without merit. And when the medical establishment tells us that belief in freedom is bad for us, it doesn't make things any better.

Maybe it's the current lack of unspun news that makes truth so important to those of us who treasure it. Mark Creech lays out what it means to love the truth in a time when falsehood is king.

Now that mainstream media outlets are admitting that there may be justifiable concerns over covid vaccine side effects, there are a couple of questions we need to be asking. Kit Knightly says those questions are: "Why this and why now?"

When the president starts bloviating about how "no one needs an AR-15" it's tempting to wonder what exactly has been keeping him up at night. Charles C.W. Cooke skillfully disarms Biden's most grotesque gun control argument.

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There seems to be growing darkness in almost any direction we turn right now. Larry Alton describes why if there was ever a time to remember why families are more important than ever, this is it.

After the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, the right to keep and bear arms has been on pretty solid ground. Then along comes the ATF and with a simple rule change, law abiding citizens face being transformed into criminals overnight.

Practical skills are good to have and philosophy counts as a practical skill, especially in times of confusion and disinformation. Aletheia Hitz has a strong argument for why we should study philosophy.

The systems that seek to rule us work very hard to convince us that they alone can fix our inadequacies. And a surprising number of people will defend those systems to the bitter end. George Ford Smith explains how political salvation is slow suicide.

The past 3 years have shown us that medical tyranny is not simply a dystopian conspiracy theory. Paul Craig Roberts shares how in his lifetime, he has witnessed the death of independent medicine and fair trials.

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The idea that taxation is theft seems pretty obvious to anyone who understands the nature of the state. Jeff Thomas has a relatable explanation that will likely convince even those who want to assure the state that they love it.

Anyone who is aware of the World Economic Forum can see that there's serious mischief afoot. J.B. Shurk has a terrific essay on what's going on and how a revolution in the minds of the people will be necessary to stop the WEF.

Holding the right people accountable for the covid disaster is going to require swimming against the tide. James Howard Kunstler explains what that might look like and why we need testimony, not documents, to get to the truth.

The pressure to normalize the word games of the pronoun gang is pervasive and intense. Check out this short video of a guy explaining how it's a form of manipulation disguising itself as manners.

Few people have been more willing to speak truth to power and suffer the wrath of those in power than Ammon Bundy. He's a controversial figure to some but you should take the time to read his letter to the Idaho officials who are ruthlessly seeking to destroy him.

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Tuesdays are always a treat as my friend Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to chat about what's happening. His latest take on corporate shills and mercenaryism is worth hearing.

Can you sense the shift in the attitude of the ruling class? They're frightened and maybe with good reason. James Howard Kunstler notes the glug glug, gurgle gurgle sounds that may indicate the ship of state is in trouble.

Assuming that you're getting yourself squared away for tougher times, here's a piece of knowledge that should serve you well. Milan Adams explains why the gray man strategy of not drawing attention to yourself is something worth knowing.

Most of the solutions to our needs can be met locally, if we're willing to work and coordinate with others. Christine Black describes what a local alternative is really like when it comes to butchering and packing your own meat.

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Being able to think rationally in a time when everything is in commotion is a kind of superpower. Todd Hayen has a marvelous article on why "right or wrong, I am sticking with what I believe" is a dangerous way to to think.

None of us wants to believe that we are helping to bring about tyranny but the fact is, sometimes we are. Barry Brownstein's latest is a must read as he describes how individuals enable tyranny.

We live in a time when authentic heroes are being systematically erased from the public's memory. Lawrence W. Reed explains why heroes matter--and now more than ever.

Some solutions seem too simple to be true. For instance, a return to basic moral and ethical principles is vital to the survival of a healthy society. Uldis Sprogis spells out how this simple truth applies to our society today.

If the powers that be are serious about implementing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), they must first outlaw any competing cryptocurrency. Paul Rosenberg says the claims that crypto mining is a danger to the environment are part of that effort to seize control of cryptocurrency.

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If the founders gave us a government for a moral people, what happens when we stop being moral? Joe Strader points out that we face a moral conundrum in the coming ideological battle.

It may seem too simple to be true but the best way to effect change in the world is to start with ourselves. Annie Holmquist reveals how good government starts in our marriages, our minds and our communities.

James Bovard is one of my favorite writers because he seamlessly combines penetrating insights with razor sharp wit. Check out this collection of his best pandemic potshots and other epigrams.

Like the old t-shirt used to say: Hard work fascinates me, I could watch it for hours. Stephen Whitney has a thoughtful take on finding the value in hard work.

Brandon Smith has an eye-opening article on how the digitization of humanity shows why the globalist agenda is evil. It might sound like a tinfoil hat conspiracy, if it weren't coming from the mouths of World Economic Forum members themselves.

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It's our weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We discuss the WEF's war on rurality and how personal secession is the key to extricating yourself from the systems trying to subjugate us.

Have you noticed how the only absolute we're still allowed to believe in is that there are no absolutes. Paul Rosenberg explains how if there's life and death, there's right and wrong.

Some will find this very hard to consider but there are clear parallels between the last days of the Weimar Republic and where we are culturally today. Check out this Twitter thread that connects some of the dots between abandoning reality/morality and serious societal decline.

Now that Jan 6 has come and gone, it's time to state a very uncomfortable truth: There was a coup but it wasn't carried out by the so-called "insurrectionists." John Dale Dunn asks, what if there was a real coup and nobody noticed?

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Even though most of us have heard of the FTX cryptocurrency fiasco, we'd be hard pressed to explain exactly what happened. Paul Rosenberg has a brilliant synopsis of the FTX heist, in brief. Definitely worth a read.

Some things are worth defending, no matter how hopeless it may seem at the moment. Jay Davidson reminds us that before can defend our society, we must know ourselves. That means knowing what came before us.

Do you still trust your doctor like you did before covid? Many of us are struggling with trust issues based on what we've experienced. James Howard Kunstler says we need to see some sincere repentance by the medical community.

The hard economic reality is that we cannot stop the crash/reset that is headed our way. However, as Brandon Smith explains, there may be a way to create a parallel economies that will allow us to abandon the doomed systems.

Do you ever struggle with the thought that life is meaningless? Todd Hayen has an interesting take on a meaningless life and why there may be dark forces that are trying to make us feel that way.

You don't have to be a fanboy of Dr. Jordan Peterson to understand why he enjoys such broad appeal. His refusal to bend the knee to the woke has some members of officialdom calling for Peterson's re-education. Their threats are really a warning to the rest of us.

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Two positive things happened in my home state of Idaho yesterday. As Brian Almon explains there were victories for life and for liberty. My dear friend Ice Cube would put it thusly, "I got to say it was a good day."

We're about to learn for ourselves that, while history doesn't exactly repeat itself, it sometimes rhymes. Doug Casey has a marvelous breakdown of the parallels between the decline of imperial Rome and the decline of the U.S.

Will you be a victim or truth warrior during 2023? Dr. Robert Malone has 3 clear suggestions for things each of us can and should be doing.

Dr. Jordan Peterson is being told he must submit to "mandatory social media communication retraining" or he'll lose his license to teach or practice psychology. Dr. Peter McCullough has the details on Peterson being accused of heresy by the Ontario College of Psychologists.

It's hard to imagine anyone still being unable to see what's happening to our nation without sensing that something is terribly wrong. D. Parker explores the question of how to defy the fascist far left in their plans to destroy the U.S.

Those who despise liberty have made great strides in the past 3 years. Michael Lesher wonders, where have the voices for liberty gone?

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Part of me wishes I'd paid closer attention when my grandparents talked about living through the Great Depression. Klark Barnes makes a convincing case that we're going to need to learn how to deal with depression-era living.

No matter how serious things might get, keeping a sense of humor is essential. Joshua Glawson explains how comedy, laughter and humor can improve your life.

Becoming an independent thinker is an essential skill where fact-checkers and algorithms are constantly trying to shape your opinions. As Annie Holmquist points out, raising independent thinkers who pursue the truth is another duty we should take seriously.

One of the toughest things we'll ever do is to develop the mental toughness to navigate our way through a dangerous, uncertain world. J.B. Shurk's latest essay urges us to resolve to be undefeated. And he has some terrific advice.

Why does the conservative movement struggle to remain relevant? The Z-man doesn't pull any punches in answering that question. He explains how they are willing accomplices in their own demise.

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When NFL player Damar Hamlin collapsed on national television Monday night, the pucker factor increased for the mRNA narrative managers. As Alex Berenson explains, we may not know the cause of his cardiac arrest, but we can't help but wonder.

It's actually reassuring to see the US House of Representatives fail to elect a speaker for the first time in 100 years. James Howard Kunstler lays out the shift we're seeing and the prospect of the questions and answers we'll be hearing.

Why is education such a battle ground throughout the country? Leftists have been working overtime to seize control of the education system at every level. George Leef says the key lesson is that you don't make peace with termites.

It's not a conspiracy theory to recognize that elections are becoming far more complicated than they once were. Stephen Whitney says make elections normal again.

What if the FBI is as woke as it appears? It's an uncomfortable question but one that the Z-man is willing to ask. He also wonders: What if they believe the dogma they're enforcing?

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by to ring in the new year with a good healthy dose of common sense and a bit of humor.

So many of our sources of information work very hard to convince us that humankind is hopelessly evil, racist or broken. Paul Rosenberg has a great alternative take on how to look at the human story from a post-primate perspective.

It's not uncommon to see a sense of entitlement and a lack of work ethic in children today. Annie Holmquist has a great explanation of why so many American kids respect nothing.

It sounds subversive to suggest that mindless obedience is what brings humanity's great sorrows. Nevertheless, it's true. Richard Kelly suggests that we resolve to think carefully about every suggestion and directive, especially those that come with penalties.

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You don't have to have beef with the legacy media to understand that they are not operating in your interests. Allan Stevo asks, did fake news scare you this week? If so, he has some solid guidance on taking back your time.

This may not seem particularly optimistic but it sure has the ring of good advice. To survive the economic uncertainty of 2023, Daisy Luther has a proven solution: frugality.

As long as we're prognosticating what to expect in the coming year, you might want to take a look at James Howard Kunstlers's latest. He says get out of the way, if you can't lend a hand.

Conspiracy theorists are proving far more reliable than their MSM detractors. Ben Sellers lays out the top 10 conspiracy theories that will be validated in 2023. Might want to keep an eye on these.

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If you're serious about maintaining your freedom, you must know what came before you. Robert E. Wright explains how freedom's future requires understanding the past.

The people who seek to rule us want us to believe that this is the system the founders intended. Jacob Hornberger begs to differ. He describes his favorite period in American history and demonstrates just how far we've strayed from authentic freedom.

There are some perks about working from home as well as some serious drawbacks. Todd Hayen takes a closer look at the trend and how fun at home may be part of a larger plan to keep us contained.

Drag queen story hour may seem like a good old fashioned moral panic to some, but to many of us, it's a clear indicator that our society is in decline. Even so, it's encouraging how many people turned out for Kirk Cameron's library reading recently.

Wondering what to watch for in the coming year? Doug Casey shares his #1 speculation for 2023: keep your eye on the push for central bank digital currencies.

The different names we give each generation tend to divide us. Vincent McCaffrey suggests that when naming the names we name ourselves, we might consider some rebranding.

Question the way elections always seem to tip toward keeping the establishment in power and you will be labeled an "election denier." Jay Valentine wonders if we have reached the end of free elections.

If you're feeling a bit froggy, here's a great article from Edward Ring on the power of political optimism. He says, in our time, optimism is subversive to the doomsayers, so flaunt it.

If you're making resolutions for the new year, here's a great article from Jordan Alexander that's worth a read. He spells out the reasons why the mundane matters when it comes to making lasting changes.

The most important stories are often the ones being studiously ignored by the corporate press. Michael Amundson explains why the news block on the plight of the Dutch farmers is a harbinger of what's coming our way.

If the Twitter files haven't moved the needle on your give-a-hoot meter, take the time to read this essay by Jeffrey A. Tucker. He connects the dots as to how an occupied Twitter ruined countless lives.

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You probably don't need a lot of coaxing to get you to consider that the corporate media and big government aren't really on your side. Here's a remarkable article by Leighton Woodhouse about how the establishment media is rushing to defend the FBI over the Twitter files.

There's a lot of truth to the saying "follow the money." Ron Paul explains how the recently passed Omnibus bill shows that war and authoritarianism are top priorities for Congress.

Matthew Boose has a terrific essay on who is trying to radicalize the right in America. It's also a warning to the leftists trying to steamroll normal people. To paraphrase Bruce Banner, "Don't treat me like an extremist. You wouldn't like me when I'm an extremist."

I'm not suggesting that everything the mainstream media says is a lie. But Bretigne Shaffer has a point when she notes that you're unlikely to go wrong in assuming everything the MSM says about alternative medicine is false.

We've all heard the term "love it or leave it" when someone speaks out about what is happening to our nation. Jeff Thomas points out that, sometime soon, leaving may not be an option because our government won't allow you to leave.

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to offer his thoughts on the lessons learned in 2022 and what we should be keeping an eye on in 2023.

Ready for some straight up truth? Brandon Smith's latest column is like a double shot of reality with the warning that if government officials want to prevent rebellion, they should stop committing treason. This one is worth re-reading and sharing.

Creativity is something most of us appreciate but very few of us understand. Paul Rosenberg explains how we can double human creativity by limiting the influence of hierarchy.

Whether we want it or not, we're all about to have a close encounter with reality. James Howard Kunstler lays out the facts of what it's really about.

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As the year draws to a close, it's hard to gauge how optimistic to be for 2023. Mike Flannery has a prayer for the new year that covers many of the really important concerns.

You can get a good sense of how self-sufficient you are by taking the time to think about what you take for granted. Barret Tillman has a great essay on inventions taken for granted that will make you more appreciative of all the little luxuries around us.

It feels good to see some vindication for those of us who opposed the various power grabs disguised as "pandemic responses." Richard Kelly explains how, many people recognized from the start that it was all about control.

Hopefully this Christmas will be less dramatic than the past two Christmases. Mark Oshinskie shares a tale of two Christmases that puts a number of things into perspective.

UN Climate conferences should make lovers of individual liberty, free markets and private property just a bit nervous. Jason Reed has a great article on how these climate conferences fail on deforestation.

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With all the conflict and madness going on around us, it's easy to forget that there's still a great deal of beauty as well. Dr. Gary Barnett reminds us that the important things in life are too precious to lose.

Much of what's taking place in the nation's capitol begins to make sense when you think of it as a puppet show wrapped in a passion play. Sasha Stone does a terrific job of calling out the shameful Jan 6 show trial and the lapdog press.

Media worship of the FBI may be the norm but the public is catching on to how thoroughly corrupted this organization has become. Ron Paul gets right to the point, the Twitter files make it clear that the FBI must be abolished.

At some point, each of us is going to have to make a choice to embrace our own enslavement or to opt out of the system. Cheryl Chumley warns of social credits, digital passports and other coming totalitarian evils.

One of the greatest Christmas stories in human history comes from a very unlikely place. Jon Miltimore relates the story of the Christmas truce of 1914 and its eternal message.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by to spread some holiday cheer. If there's something noteworthy going on, Eric has it covered.

It's finally starting to dawn on some people that the political class and their allies have been waging war on truth and reality for some time now. James Howard Kunstler's latest colum is a must read.

Few writers have had the personal impact on liberty-minded people like Ayn Rand. Gary M. Galles shares 35 of her most insightful quotes on rights, individualism and government.

We're starting to get a clearer picture of just how corrupted the FBI and DOJ have become in trying to quash dissent against the official narrative. Andrea Widburg says the most damning Twitter files just dropped, highlighting the FBI's wrongdoing.

What makes people treat those with a differing point of view like they were hated enemies? Robin Koerner says, it's ideological possession, and it's the real pandemic.

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It's crazy how with control over virtually every corporate and social media platform, the power-seekers are so threatened by less restrictions of speech on Twitter. James Howard Kunstler explains the truth and consequences that are beginning to flow.

No matter the excuses that were given for locking us down and taking our freedoms, the fact remains that these tactics did not work to stop the spread of a virus. Paul Rosenberg says the fact that everyone got it anyway is a good reason to recalibrate to reality instead of fantasy.

With Democrats about to lose control of the House, there's justified concern that they will not have complete control of the narrative any longer. Jonathan Turley says this is why they're telling Facebook to "censor or else" and not to backslide on free speech.

The release of the Twitter files is confirming something few of us wish to contemplate. After 3 years of madness, Jeffrey A. Tucker confirms that we are still locked down.

No one wants to hear "I told you so" so instead I'll just note that "you were informed thusly" when it comes to the jab. Steve Kirsch wonders, why can't we talk about any of the sudden deaths that keep happening?

If you're serious about thinking for yourself, watch carefully for those who seek to change the meanings of words in order to control ideas. D. Parker says surrendering to the far-left on language is a losing strategy.

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The left/right paradigm leaves a lot to be desired. At the same time, there are some notable differences. Brandon Smith says leftists aren't capable of surviving an economic collapse and he explains why.

The battle over free speech isn't just about keep Twitter a safe place for collectivist ideology. More and more we're seeing attempts to equate free speech with violence, including blaming it for mass shootings.

Every so often, a news story comes along that perfectly illustrates how much our society has changed. Jon Miltimore shares the disturbing tale of how child services is telling a mother that her children can't play outside by themselves.

The recently passed Respect for Marriage Act is looking more and more like retaliation by woke activists than something that protects a foundational institution. Trevor Thomas points out that it's also a test of sorts for who will embrace truth and who will reject it.

The pressuring of the unvaxxed has not ended. It has merely shifted. Case in point, a new study out of Canada claims that unvaccinated people are more likely to be reckless and to cause traffic accidents. Time to raise their insurance rates.

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Let's focus on the positive for a bit. Specifically, let's focus on bacon. Jon Miltimore shares 15 economic, historical and health facts that prove bacon is not your typical food.

There's real danger in allowing ourselves to become accustomed to the "new normal" that's being foisted on us. John Dale Dunn says recognizing America's deep problems allows radical change for the better.

More evidence that the battle over free speech is the current front line of an eternal battle between compulsion and freedom. James Howard Kunstler recounts how the alarm bells are going off for those who wish to suppress dissent.

The truth about just how questionable the 2020 election was is getting pretty tough to deny. James Bovard explains how the Twitter files reveal how mail in ballots became sacred--and boosted Biden.

The urge to control others is something we all face. Thomas Harrington advises that learning to control that desire is one of the wisest things we can do.

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Asserting that totalitarianism exists in America isn't the same thing as saying we've gone full totalitarian. Jon Miltimore offers 14 signs of totalitarianism that are playing out before our eyes.

Alexander Salter is one of my favorite sources on monetary issues. It's reassuring to see him warning about the implementation of a central bank digital currency in the USA. He says: Not now, not ever.

At the risk of sounding like the old man who yells at clouds, it's fascinating to see how much times have changed. Here are a few headlines you never would have seen just a few short years ago.

What started as a trickle of inconvenient facts is quickly becoming a torrent of truth that reveals the depravity of the ruling class. Julie Kelly hopes that Elon Musk's courage is catching and asks, what now?

Looking around, there aren't a lot of obvious heroes from whom we might draw strength. Check out the story of Terry Bagley and how it relates to so-called "toxic masculinity."

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for our weekly dialogue. He reports on his experience with the new Ford Lightning F150 as well as the latest developments in Clown World.

The woke Taliban has been tirelessly chipping away at the foundations of Western Civilization for some time. Annie Holmquist reminds us that restoring society's foundations isn't a lost cause.

So much of what's driving conflict in society today comes down to people who are intent on obtaining legal power over others. Kent McManigal says expect pushback because legislating others into slavery is not only morally wrong, it's also dangerous.

The climate change religion is a key component of the mechanism for absolute control by the global elite. Brendan O'Neill wonders, are we finally reaching peak climate change hysteria?

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The Twitter files are successfully pulling back the curtain on left-wing censorship and manipulation of public opinion. Phillip W. Magness and David Waugh explain how these practices may have intentionally kept people in the dark regarding covid.

It may sound overly dramatic but stakes in the the war on information are as high as the stakes in any shooting war. Martin Geddes says Twitter is exposing the deep state mass brainwashing that looks more criminal and treasonous by the day.

We're seeing more and more court cases that stem from issues like "gay wedding cake" and woke restaurants. James Corbett does a great job of breaking this issue down to its essence: What's the "proper" way to force others to do what I want them to?

Watching the deliberate destruction of our nation and ideals is not something some of us are willing to take sitting down. But what can we do realistically? Chris Williams suggest 10 ways to strike back that start where you actually have influence and power.

One of the biggest selling points of so-called democracy is that it lets the inmates feel as though they are running the asylum. The Z-man has a great essay on the grand delusion.

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A breakfast sausage is less packed with pork than the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Thomas L. Knapp explains how the latest version of the NDAA contains a Journalism Competition & Protection Act which will do the exact opposite of its title.

Find yourself wondering why the left seems so intent on destroying free speech? Thomas DiLorenzo lays out why they must destroy free speech--or be destroyed themselves.

Here's a topic that's going to make some people very uncomfortable. A new autopsy report reveals that 5 individuals who died suddenly were likely killed by the covid vaccine. It doesn't make you an anti-vaxxer to acknowledge this, it does, however, mean that you're not a reality denier.

If you're a legit truthseeker, you have your work cut out for you. Joseph Gish wonders, are we living in a post-truth society?

We are in the midst of a growing data war. And even though some folks are tempted to shrug it off, Russ White insists the data wars are as serious as the the ones with guns.

It's interesting how much pressure there is, even on the political right, to treat questioners of the 2020 election as irrational kooks. Matthew Boose doesn't mince words. He says, yes, the 2020 election was stolen and we need to stop pretending otherwise.

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For a guy who thinks he's the personification of "science," Dr. Fauci sure has a tough time recalling what he did or didn't do about lockdowns. Phil Magness and James R. Harrington have a marvelous breakdown of forgetful Fauci's deposition and how all those lies are hard to keep straight.

Corporate media is playing the ain't-no-thang/nothing burger card over the release of the Twitter files. David Harsanyi has a great explanation of why Elon Musk's Twitter files matter when it comes to trusting the media.

If you get the sense that we are being steered inexorably toward greater tyranny, you're not alone. Edward Ring has an enlightening take on the tyranny of the minority and how they are getting above us.

Sometimes, it's helpful to zoom out for the view from 30,000 feet. Doug Casey has a great bigger picture explanation of the current struggle between the forces of centralization and decentralization.

Here's another milepost on the highway to Bizarro World, actor Kirk Cameron can't get a single story hour booking for his new (wholesome) childrens book at public libraries across the nation. Why do you suppose that is?

The Supreme Court case of the Colorado webpage designer who refuses to create pages for same-sex weddings is causing quite a stir. Here's another angle on how this case may affect the free market.

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The Supreme Court is hearing a case involving a wedding website designer who does not wish to create sites for same-sex weddings. Jacob Hornberger clarifies that this is not a free speech issue, it's a property rights issue.

WARNING: This is a supremely disturbing subject to consider. To even talk about it feels like fear-mongering, yet I believe it's too important to downplay. An invisible prison is being constructed for each of us. And we will choose whether or not to step into it.

Science has improved many aspects of our lives in too many ways to count. At the same time, as Robert Arvay warns, we are headed for a dark age in science thanks to its partnership with political power.

The pettiness that was the hallmark of the lockdown mindset is still with us. Why else would Virginia police go after a restaurant owner for violating the 2020 covid mandates? Where is the victim?

The FTX fiasco is providing opponents of cryptocurrency a real I-told-you-so moment. Max Borders deconstructs the "Crypto Bad!" argument and explains why it may yet be a legitimate exit from our current corrupted monetary system.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest and we'll get his reaction to the Twitter files, automotive news and other relevant current events.

At the heart of some of the most reprehensible policies being suggested around the globe, is the desire to drastically reduce the human population. Antony Davies has an excellent respose to the Malthusian contradiction and makes a solid case that humans are the solution rather than the problem.

One more indicator of the inverted reality in which we live is the case of a NY woman who is facing the possibility of years in prison for injuring 9 BLM protestors in 2020. It raises some interesting questions about what you should do when BLM attacks you in your car.

The things we're learning about the way Twitter executives fought to suppress truths for political purposes are deeply disturbing. Ron Paul says the good news is that they are revealing the totalitarians among us.

The chances of corporate media admitting they were wrong are somewhere between fat and slim. Victor Davis Hanson wonders, how corrupt is a corrupt media and why should we believe anything they say?

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It's not hard to catalog all the things that are going wrong right now. If you're looking for something to inspire your heart, have a look at David Deming's take on how human potential is illimitable.

If looking to the stars makes you nervous, David Deming also has a fascinating article on our underground future. It's pretty eye-opening, to put it mildly.

Corporate media is having a tough time with its credibility lately. That's probably a good thing. Brandon Smith takes the MSM and political left to task for their shameless exploitation of tragedies in their quest to obtain more power.

Watching the perpetuators of official fraud tap-dance their way around questions that would hold them accountable is as revealing as it is sickening. Jeffrey A. Tucker explains how to save your skin, according to Bankman-Fried and Fauci.

You may have noticed there's a lot of concern over what's being called "misinformation" these days. Is it causing you angst or confusion? Jerry Powlas recommends a simple cure: Get rid of your TV.

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What's the difference between free speech and a permissive platform? Thomas L. Knapp has an informative take on the matter and concludes that both of them are a good thing.

It used to be that only conspiracy theorists believed that satan-worshipping pedophiles were at the top levels of politics and the entertainment industry. But it's looking more and more like the truth these days. Mark Judge explains how the left is quickly descending into nihilism and child pornography.

Don't look now but mask mandates are back for members of America's armed forces. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty has a powerful warning about the evil of coerced medicine.

Two members of Oathkeepers have been convicted by a D.C. jury of seditious conspiracy. Does that mean that Jan 6 was an insurrection? Jacob Hornberger says absolutely not.

To hear social justice types tell it, marriage was an invention of the state. Anyone who has studied history knows that's not the case. Ryan McMaken recounts how the state seized control of marriage.

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The panicked pearl-clutching of the woke over Elon Musk's loosening of Twitter's censorship controls is pretty revealing. Ron Paul says it's time to separate tech and state.

Some of the facts that have come to light since Musk took control of Twitter are quite disturbing. Andrea Widburg explains how Elon Musk is simply confirming what we already knew about Twitter suppressing certain truths.

Who knew that the facts of life could be so controversial? Stephen Whitney has an excellent commentary on how men and women are, in fact, not identical--and that's a good thing.

J.B. Shurk is on fire lately and his latest column is another grand slam home run. He describes the power of Americans' rising self consciousness and why more of us are thinking for ourselves.

Our government is increasingly teaming up with big business to do an end run around constitutional limits on its own power. Judge Andrew Napolitano spells out how we are slouching toward authentic fascism.

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The Jan 6 narrative is intended to keep us from noticing how our federal government has slipped off its leash and is running wild while savaging everything in sight. Michael Tracy has a Twitter thread that clearly demonstrates how federal prosecutors used geofencing data to equate presence with criminality.

We all struggle to admit when we're wrong. At the same time, no one seems to have a tougher time admitting fallibility than our expert class. Claudio Grass wonders, are progressive experts fallible? He says, yes, but don't tell them.

Why do we advocate for freedom, even when it irritates the masses? Because, deep down inside, we know that the best things in our lives depend upon it. J.B. Shurk explains why some will run and some will stay when the going gets tough. Which camp will you be in?

The future of freedom rests upon our willingness to teach its principles and practices to our children. As John Conlin puts it, politics might be downstream from culture but everything is downstream from K-12 education.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to talk current events and strategies for keeping our freedoms in an age of irrationality.

Dr. Shanon Brooks from Monticello College stops by to talk about the coming digital currency and how it will become a tool of control. He also explains the new economy and how to keep your freedom and financial solvency by extracting yourself from the system.

On yesterday's show I mentioned Paul Rosenberg's latest essay on our moral obsession. Here's a link if you'd like to read it yourself or share it with others.

Dr. Fauci was deposed recently and though no transcript has been released and no reporters were present, there are a few things we've learned. Here's an excellent article from the Brownstone Institute on Fauci's 7 hour deposition and what we know so far.

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One of the toughest truths that must be faced in our time is that a digital currency is coming and it will become a tool of control. J. Kim explains why no bank account is safe in 2023 (traditional or otherwise).

It's bad enough that vaxxed individuals are dying but why is there an effort to blame the unvaxxed for causing their deaths via anxiety? Kit Knightly has a great take on the recent article by the Journal of BioMedicine that makes this outrageous claim.

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter may not have saved the world, but it's certainly giving us a better idea of who the control freaks are. James Howard Kunstler describes it as a light in the darkness.

The growing drumbeat of climate crisis is being used as cover for the implementation of greater collectivist controls over every nation's economy. Dr. Rainer Zitelman says it's all about creating the ultimate planned economy.

Whether we see it or not, the plan to impose a cashless society is quietly being put into place. David Haggith has some great resources for those trying to stay informed on the coming Orwellian system.

It may not be comfortable to consider what may happen in the event of an economic collapse but those who conduct a mental walk-through of the likely consequences will be better prepared than those who do not.

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Historical revision isn't always about purging all symbols of the past. Sometimes it's a matter of creatively rewriting what happened to make the symbols more important than the truth. Here's the lowdown on the real story of why the pilgrims were thankful.

With all the unhappiness we see around us, we sometimes need a reminder of just how good we have it. Gratitude is the answer to the question too few of us are asking.

If you've shopped for a Thanksgiving turkey this year, you know firsthand how much prices have risen since last year. Here's a great breakdown of why your Thanksgiving dinner costs a full 20% more than last year's meal.

The Tenth Amendment Center is doing serious work in advancing liberty. Here's a great article from Michael Boldin on 4 essential foundational principles that must be part of the discussion.

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Despite the remaking of the world as a sort of woke utopia, some things will never go out of style. Jordan Alexander explains why practical skills are still king and how to learn them.

The wheels are coming off the bus for the covid narrative managers. Check out the recent White House press conference where Dr. Fauci was asked about the origins of covid and the White House press secretary attempted to shut down the discussion. Hmmm. I wonder why.

You don't have to be a conspiracy theorist to see the writing on the wall. From covid to central bank digital currencies, we are on a path to giving total control to a tiny handful of oligarchs.

The key to being able to maintain your rights in a time of growing centralized control can be summed up in four simple words: Be prepared, not scared.

What does it mean to be informed? If you're on Facebook, check out T.K. Coleman's take on being informed. It's insightful.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest as we explore what remains of sanity and rational thought in a chaotic world.

You risk being labeled as a "denier" by even contemplating the prospect of election fraud or manipulation. Having said that, Lew Rockwell has a thought-provoking article on how to steal an election that would be well worth your while.

The great purge of everything that came before us isn't about to spare the Thanksgiving holiday. Eric Lendrum reports that media and schools continue to demonize Thanksgiving as part of their woke agenda.

There's a great reset that many of us are becoming ready to embrace, but it's not the one proffered by the World Economic Forum. As J.B. Shurk explains, it's the one that hits Ctrl+Alt+Delete on the totalitarian state before it it's too late.

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When you hear someone complain about our diminishing rights, do you consider them to be a crybaby? Todd Hayen asks and answers, what's all this fuss about rights?

No matter how closely we were paying attention, we've likely forgotten just how intense the propaganda for the jab was. The Good Citizen recently shared a trailer for the upcoming "Plandemic" documentary. Seriously, find 8 and half minutes to watch it.

When's the last time you really pondered just how much music adds to our lives? Anthony J. DeBlasi has a magnificent article in which he describes how music takes over when words just aren't enough.

The FBI director's slippery non-answers to several pointed questions have cast serious doubt on the J6 narrative. Julie Kelly says the insurrection house of cards is collapsing.

Part of the challenge before us is learning to overcome our life-long training to fear and obey. Paul Rosenberg reminds us that the cure is in our hands and we need to take it seriously.

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Your government would like to keep a much closer eye on you than you might think. Judge Andrew Napolitano has the lowdown on the FBI and its Zero-Click surveillance.

We should have listened to George Washington when he warned us of the dangers of political parties/faction. Tom McCallister lays out the unpopular cure to our electoral woes.

Now that God has largely been driven from our civic life, we should ask ourselves how that's working out. Anthony Esolen issues a call to reflect on the new sins and the old.

Don't look now but there's a new digital currency on the horizon. It's a good time to check out Stephen Apolito's take on what he learned from his grandfather about money.

It's sad how so many people have been trained to view liberty as a kind of political fetish. Julia Geron Pilon explains the primacy of liberty and why it's the highest political end.

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If you've been looking for a reason to cut back on your time on Facebook, here's a dandy. Thorsteinn Siglaugsson has a detailed explanation of how Facebook delivers us from truth.

The best government is the one closest to the people being governed. Here's a good example from Oregon where sheriffs are refusing to enforce a new gun control law on their citizens.

The so-called fact checkers are awfully busy these days. Paul Craig Roberts lays out the 'fact check' scam and how it's nothing more than censorship repackaged.

As if we needed further justification to distrust a manipulative, lying media, an errant anti-aircraft missile fired by Ukraine explodes in a Polish border town and the press nearly lies us into WW III. This is beyond reckless reporting. It's unhinged.

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Thinking about the legacy you will leave may seem like a heavy topic. Annie Holmquist says leaving a legacy through simplicity is a decision we must make sooner than later.

The Jan 6 show trials are intended to discourage all dissent against the current administration. Julie Kelly reports that the feds had informants in both the Oathkeepers and Proud Boys long before Jan 6.

With wokeness being pushed on us from so many angles, it's refreshing to get a break. Alexander Riley shares a rare exception to the 24/7 woke rule at NPR.

Speaking of the woke, check out the Z-man's latest column on the rise of the spiteful mutants. It explains a lot of the craziness that has been normalized of late.

One of the downsides of human nature is that we often fail to learn from our mistakes. Jeffrey A. Tucker warns that they will lock you down again, if you let them.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest as we take a closer look at current events through the lens of common sense.

It's astonishing how we're expected to believe that another set of remarkable election circumstances have miraculously allowed the Democrats to eke out wins in key senate races. Daisy Luther asks what many of us are thinking: Do election outcomes mean anything if we've lost faith in the voting process?

A 2022 study of ivermectin claims to show that the drug is useless for treating covid. However, Dr. John Hughes says what the study actually shows is that modern medical research can be propaganda rather than science.

It's understandable if you're experiencing a sense of deja vu as the 2022 midterms are laid to rest. James Howard Kunstler explains the aftermath and after that of what we're up against.

One of the strongest indicators that we are seeing an attempted revolutionary overthrow of our system of governance is the growing assault on free speech. Andrea Widburg says the left's newest stealth attack is taking direct aim at any opinions they don't like.

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Don't be lulled into the sense that things have finally returned to normal. C.J. Hopkins says we're living in the new normal that was meant to move us further down the road to totalitarianism.

The most serious gaslighting that's happening today is being directed at those of us who clearly recall how ugly the last 3 years have been. Todd Hayen explains how the guilty parties are working overtime to convince us that our concerns are much ado about nothing.

Great teachers are a blessing to any society. Contrary to conventional wisdom, they can be found in settings other than government-run schools. Kerry McDonald has a great article on why former school teachers are finding success as education entrepreneurs.

Many people justify outrageously big government as being necessary in order to care for the needy and downtrodden. But is that true? Joel Lim explores how government stacks up against private charity and says that it's no contest.

For a full strength dose of reality--minus the sugar coating--few writers deliver like James Howard Kunstler. His take on the showdown slowdown vote counting is worth reading.

Are third parties "spoiling" elections for the two major parties? Thomas L. Knapp makes a case for ranked choice voting as a way to show the two party system that it's not just 2% of voters who disagree with both of them.

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It's telling that people on all sides of the political spectrum are still trying to make sense of why the midterms went the way they did. Jordan Schachtel says, considering the wins for free state Americans and security state Americans, we're facing a Balkanized future.

It's clear that nothing will be changing in the nation's capitol as a result of the election. Ryan McMaken explains why this means that the real battle is now in the states.

Changing popular culture is a bottom-up rather than a top-down endeavor. Andrea Widburg has an excellent essay why Republicans must actively engage in and change popular culture while there's still time to act.

The dire warnings of how failure to vote with the current administration would "threaten our democracy" may have been a bit overblown. Michael Shellenberger says democracy wasn't on the ballot, extremism was and it was rejected.

When a system of governance becomes thoroughly corrupted, it sets the stage for its own collapse. Charles Hugh Smith has a great explanation of what happens when corruption rules the nation.

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National Adoption Month continues and Tammy Brinkerhoff is back to talk about why it matters. She's joined by Mary Taylor from Pro-Life Utah.

It's clear from the midterm election results that liberty is a far lower priority than simply trying to wrest political power away from those who wish to use it on you. Gary Galles has a terrific essay on what John Adams had to say about liberty as America's rationale and greatness.

There are a lot of things that warrant concern these days. One of the biggest challenges has yet to appear on most people's radar screens. John Green warns that we'd better be prepared for the perfect transportation storm.

When you hear the term "great awakening," what comes to mind? Rod Thomson says there's one taking place right now as the American public becomes aware of why they can't trust the legacy media any longer.

Looking for an informed take on the midterm elections? James Bovard explains how the biggest winners are the cynics who don't expect better governance.

Kent McManigal's latest column is like a balm for those of us who recognize that, politically speaking, nothing is going to change. He says the promises of politicians are impossible to keep. Yet we keep voting them in.

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Those who hoped we might vote our way out of the current mess are having a close encounter with reality today. James Howard Kunstler has the lowdown on the showdown and where we go from here.

Like it or not, we're all getting a real world education in what serious inflation is like. Jon Miltimore shares some solid analysis from Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary: You printed $7 trillion in 30 months, what did you think would happen?

Here's another stout dose of financial reality from Charles Hugh Smith. He reminds us of the unintended consequences of unintended consequences.

In a best case scenario where Republicans regain control of Congress, there are a few things they could do to begin to repair the damage done by Democrats over the past 2 years. Ron Paul suggests three simple tricks to get us back on track.

To understand much of the conflict in the world around us, you must first understand how and why it is created by manipulators like the World Economic Forum. Brandon Smith exposes the WEF's stakeholder capitalism for the global fascism it is.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for some election day commiseration.

It's becoming clear that the people in power are working overtime to destroy what remains of our freedoms. Max Borders tackles the tough question facing the American people: What is the revolutionary trigger for our time?

Being called a conspiracy theorist is rarely a compliment. Daisy Luther has a surprisingly rational defense of the willingness to question the official narrative and to exercise our freedom to discuss things that frighten the powers that be.

Whether you're superstitious or not, a blood moon on the same day as this year's midterm elections is a curious coincidence. J.B. Shurk has some hopeful prognostication on the projected red wave that may accompany the lunar eclipse.

Few movies have better captured the reality of how governments will exploit crises to expand their control like V for Vendetta. Daniel Buck has an excellent breakdown of how the centralization of government power threatens our liberty.

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Here's a truth that will save you a lot of confusion and frustration: There's no such thing as an objective journalist. Caitlin Johnstone explains how there are only journalists who are honest about their bias and those who are not.

There's never been more effort or money being used to try to shape what is considered "acceptable opinion." Todd Hayen has some marvelous advice to follow, "consider everything, believe nothing."

Who is stoking the fears of nuclear war? Moon of Alabama calls out the Biden administration for planting false nuclear scare stories to keep us frightened and off balance.

Why do so few Americans believe that the last election was "fair and honest." Jack Gleason lays out some of the reasons for doubt and explains how, in order to save our republic, citizens must act to ensure election integrity.

This is going to raise some hackles, but the U.S. military has fallen short of its recruitment goals by nearly 25%. With global conflict looming, Lloyd Billingsley asks, is anyone else feeling a draft?

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Why did the lockdowns feel so much like martial law? The Brownstone institute has been connecting the dots and the answer is that the government's national security arm led the covid response. These agencies are supposed to respond to terrorism and wars, not public health crises.

The culture warriors are busy trying to replace the word "equality" with the word "equity." But these words are far from interchangeable. Lawrence W. Reed has a great essay on when equality becomes evil.

One of the biggest civics challenges we face is that political officials rarely have the humility to admit they don't know something. Michael Munger explains why what ain't so can hurt you.

Edward Curtain has been swinging for the fences lately and he connects big time in his latest essay. Curtain's take on self-destructive social habits, loneliness and propaganda is a home-run.

The pleas for amnesty and forgiveness from the folks who pushed covid policies have prompted some amazing responses. The Bionic Mosquito has a dandy titled "Let's first see if they drown."

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Hopefully, you've heard about the Department of Homeland Security teaming up with social media giants to censor viewpoints they don't want heard. Jim Bovard breaks it down and explains how the war on disinformation is spreading.

Can you think of any other time in your lifetime, other than the last 3 years, where there has been so much effort to keep people from questioning what government is telling them? Michael Bryant describes how covid-19 has left us with a universe of questions in a time of universal deceit.

Here's a story that refuses to remain swept under the rug. Edward Ring details how unexplained excess deaths are on the rise and the trend is not slowing.

Those claiming to want "pandemic amnesty" would like us to forgive them and move on. Karen Kwiatkowski says, if you want forgiveness, here's a 12 step program to get you started.

If you're not familiar with the case of Missouri v. Biden, you may want to pay attention. As Thomas L. Knapp explains, this lawsuit is a perfect chance to put America's Lysenko under oath.

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Central bank digital currencies are quickly approaching. Convenience will be a major selling point. Jeff Thomas warns to beware the pied piper of CBDCs and where they might lead us.

Parents are a force to be reckoned with when their children are being exposed to woke indoctrination. Joanna Williams explains why American parents are revolting against schools that indoctrinate their children.

The biggest question to be answered in next week's mid term elections is whether we will see the beginning of authentic accountability in the results. Matthew Boose says this is why the Democrats are already screaming in protest.

Many of us are feeling indignation at the suggestion of amnesty for the architects of the lockdowns. Brian Almon has a thoughtful take on where and when we should consider forgiveness for their actions.

A crippling diesel shortage is slowly heaving into view. Michael Snyder explains what it will mean for the economy in 2023. Meanwhile, Daisy Luther explores how to best prepare for such a shortage.

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I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos each week. Eric is a superb writer and thinker and a great source of wisdom.

It's pretty bold to start promoting the idea of covid amnesty where we all just suck it up and move on. Check out El Gato Malo's takedown of Emily Oster's no good, really bad idea.

Sometimes the best thing government can do is simply get out of the way. Paul Rosenberg's frank letter to the homeless man under the bridge is a perfect illustration of why.

Can an evil act be justified if we believe it is sufficiently positive? Jon Miltimore explains the ethics of 'would you kill baby Hitler?' and how it's not as clear cut as we imagine.

The flat out abusive governance of the past couple of years is motivating a lot of voters in this midterm. J.B. Shurk says this is the hands-off-our-kids election.

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Ready for a down and dirty recap of what's going on in the world? James Howard Kunstler describes the lay of the land as the midterm elections approach.

Manipulators love to put their victims on the horns of a dilemma. As Bretigne Shaffer points out, we shouldn't have to choose between mob justice and the police state.

With a growing number of people getting tired of the current political shenanigans, the November mid term elections could be a long overdue correction. J. Peder Zane warns that the mid terms are just a bump in the road for mainstream propagandists.

Keeping alive the memory of what was done to us, through lockdowns and mandates, isn't a matter of holding a grudge. It cannot be allowed to happen again. And Michael Senger notes that the folks gaslighting us over lockdowns are the ones who need to feel the heat.

If we needed further proof of how wokeness has captured the levers of power, here's something to consider. Boyd Cathey explains the American 'war for righteousness' is a war for evil and it uses the exact language of the cancel culture mob.

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There are many reasons to have a healthy skepticism regarding our medical system. Dr. Aaron Kheriaty explains the rise of the biomedical security state and what it means for each of us.

What's the difference between government and the mafia? As Eric Peters explains, the difference is that the mafia doesn't pretend it's doing you a favor as it threatens you.

The growing tendency to punish medical doctors who question the official consensus is a lasting reminder of what we lost under lockdowns. Jeffrey A. Tucker reminds us to remember those who cannot speak out.

If you stand for personal freedom, limited government and the protection of personal property rights, you're considered "threat to democracy." Chuck Watson compares the democrats' democracy with the GOP's republic.

Score another one for the conspiracy theorists. Quoth The Raven says, it's official: Senate report concludes that covid came from "research related incident."

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What's happened to our medical system in the past few years is very disturbing. Jordan Alexander has a pretty convincing take on why not to trust the medical system today.

Is the mainstream media a threat to democracy? John Green explains how self-governance doesn't work without a robust and honest news industry.

A growing number of voters find themselves alienated from the two major political parties. Edward Ring wonders when America's brilliant political orphans will coalesce into a united movement.

Take a look around us at who is being targeted for destruction. It's the people who can't be controlled. Allan Stevo reminds us that we're fighting for survival and it matters how we use our influence.

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When justice becomes politicized, tyranny becomes the norm. Daniel McAdams describes the current state of political justice in America and what we must do about it.

Our mainstream media is very attached to its pet narratives surrounding Jan 6. That's what makes it so satisfying when mere citizens push back with facts. The truth is slowly but surely getting out there.

The midterm elections in a couple of weeks are garnering a lot of attention. When they are over, the next big battle to watch is the one in which Fauci and others will be deposed in a court of law over free speech violations by the Biden administration and social media companies.

Parallel economies and institutions are going to be a necessity, if we are to free ourselves from the grasp of leviathan. Brandon Smith says if red states want protection from collapse, they have to build parallel economies.

The push toward "green" energy is being used to justify lowering the developed world's standard of living in a big way. Nick Giambruno says, amid our current energy crisis, the green delusion is colliding with reality.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to discuss some midterm election scenarios as well as what's happened to medicine within our lifetimes.

The root of so many of the challenges we currently face today is the fact that so few Americans are willing to think for themselves. Annie Holmquist has an excellent take on why we're so susceptible to fake news and misinformation.

It's hard to be optimistic when so many things are in a state of crisis. Even so, J.B. Shurk has some well-timed encouragement and a call to win with wisdom.

Not all behavior is either acceptable or worthwhile. That's a really unpopular truth right now but it's still true. Andrea Widburg says there's nothing innocent about drag queen story hour.

The internet has been a major game-changer for most of us. Paul Rosenberg explains how the world has overcome the internet and we need to reclaim that online space.

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Have you noticed how the ruling class tends to treat us like we are a threat? James Howard Kunstler notes that there is no nice way to say it, but it is the truth: The authorities are our enemies.

I'm pretty skeptical whenever a politician starts going on about "threats to our democracy." However, when a new poll shows many Americans consider our media a major threat to democracy, I can't help but wonder if they're onto something.

Election integrity is too important to be shamed away with accusations of perpetuating a "big lie." Roger Kimball says our goal should be truth, not consensus when it comes to sorting out the inconsistencies of the 2020 election.

Want to know why so many voters are headed to the polls with vengeance in their eyes? As Jeffrey A. Tucker explains, they are furious with those elected officials who promoted the failed mandates and lockdowns yet refuse to say they're sorry.

Should a serious economic downturn occur, I wonder how many of us will suffer because of an acute attachment to our material things. Edward Curtin has a thought-provoking essay on the last temptation of things.

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It's astonishing how quickly transgender ideology has taken root in our institutions. Paul Rosenberg calls this movement out for what it is, child abuse on a civilizational scale.

If you've been waiting for the right moment to seriously consider pulling your kids out of government schools, this might be it. The CDC has voted to add the covid vaccine to the mandatory vaccinations your child must have to attend public school. It's not only unnecessary, it's evil to do this.

A New York Times poll shows that Gen X is not exactly supportive of Democratic candidates or causes. Julie Kelly says, that's because we still remember what it was like to grow up with a measure of freedom. And that's what we want for our kids and grandkids.

With prices inching ever higher, it's understandable that most of us would appreciate a solution. At the same time, price controls are never the answer and should be consigned to the ash-heap of history.

Charley Reese used to say that the only classifications of human beings that matter are whether one is decent or indecent. And that's a matter of behavior more so than characteristics. Lawrence Vance has a great essay about how we could make a similar distinction between deplorables vs. despicables.

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If your love of truth is stronger than your attachment to your beliefs, this is a 27 minute long video that you should consider watching. I'd rather share it and be wrong than see the food shortages it addresses come to pass and not have warned the people around me. I think it's legit.

It's one thing when a crisis arises unexpectedly. However, as Robert E. Wright explains, when government has to start concocting crises to justify expanding its power, we have a problem.

Things have been comfortable for as long as most of us can remember. Historically, that's something that can change very quickly. Larry Alton has some sound advice on how to plan for and survive and economic depression.

Karl Marx had serious beef with landlords and other property owners. People inclined to socialism still do as well. Peter Jacobsen shares his reasons why he loves landlords and he has an excellent point.

The nearly billion dollar fine levied against Alex Jones for comments he made regarding the Sandy Hook shootings has sparked a variety of reactions. Judge Napolitano sees it as an attack on Jones' free speech. Meanwhile Jacob Hornberger says Alex Jones got what he deserved. Both men are advocates for freedom. Who is right?

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Just because we're hearing a lot of bad news, doesn't mean we're hearing the whole story. Here's some needed perspective from Bjorn Lomborg with some good news about how the world is getting better.

You've probably already noticed that the instability around us is growing all over the world. The good news is that it won't last forever. Allen J. Feifer ponders what comes after the current chaos.

Those of us who grew up rooted in reality are still trying to adjust to the new normal. It's not without risk, however. Bob Weir explains how coherent thinking can get you fired.

Never one to let a good crisis go to waste, Biden has extended the state of covid emergency even though he has said the pandemic is over. James Bovard says the president is doing it in order to keep acting like a dictator.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest and there's no shortage of relevant topics to discuss.

If you haven't given serious thought to how to handle a short or longterm failure of the power grid, it's a topic worth exploring. Madge Waggy explains why the U.S. power grid is at risk and what we can do to be prepared.

The demonization of the unvaccinated was in full swing just a year ago. Michael Senger has a great recap of the depths of depravity that were revealed as well as what we learned about the dangers of groupthink.

Study a bit of history and an interesting pattern becomes very clear: During tumultuous times, there are always entrepreneurs who find innovative ways to solve problems. If you've ever considered breaking out of the employee mindset, here's a great article on what an entrepreneurship is and why it matters.

There are a lot of ideas that are becoming taboo in our day. Paul Rosenberg explains why the forbidden thought that the dominating systems of our world fear the most is this: Man is a glorious creature.

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The authoritarians who destroyed so many lives with their lockdown continue to deny their actions, even when confronted with video evidence of themselves doing so. C. J. Hopkins has an excellent essay on the gaslighting of the masses.

Trust is a tricky thing. It takes a long time to create and can be destroyed in an instant. Pastor Chuck Baldwin asks, can we ever trust the medical establishment again?

The Jan 6 committee hearings are building to their season finale this coming week. Julie Kelly continues to be a great resource for those of us who see the huge holes in the official narrative.

Part of becoming an adult is learning how to handle grievances without becoming a source of endless drama. Annie Holmquist has sound advice on climbing out of the grievance pit.

With global tensions rising over Russia and Ukraine, we're all wondering what comes next. Brandon Smith shares his thoughts on what's coming and how we can be prepared.

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Why does the proper role of government matter? As Judge Andrew Napolitano explains, it matters because without it, your government might claim the right to kill people without due process, if it believes with "near certainty" that they deserve it.

Between rising inflation and political and economic instability, there's a good chance we're all going to see a noticeable adjustment in our lifestyles. Jeffrey Folks has a worthwhile take on truly appreciating what he has.

Those of us who remember life before the internet can attest to how much it has changed our world. J.B. Shurk says the war for internet freedom has begun and we cannot allow governments to take that freedom away.

It may take a while but the truth always eventually comes out. James Patrick Riley has a message for the people who stood by or actively supported the authoritarians who have tried to take our freedoms: The future is coming for some of you.

So much of what Hollywood produces right now is simply woke sermons wrapped in a thin veneer of entertainment. Brandon Smith wonders, why is leftist entertainment so divisive and devoid of imagination?

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Most of what we hear about tolerance these days is being shouted at us by someone beating us over head with a sign that reads "stop the hate." In reality, liberty is the reason for authentic tolerance. In fact, it's the primary political virtue.

Here's a bombshell admission: A Pfizer exec admits that they never tested the covid vaccine against preventing transmission of the virus. I'm sure the media will get right on that story and issue the necessary corrections, right? (BTW, when they say "we never said it would stop transmission of the virus" here's the proof that they did)

Putin may be the current target of our national 2 Minutes Hate but if you're serious about thinking for yourself, trusting media talking points is no longer an option. Take the time to read one of the better articles on what the Russian president said in his recent "evil empire" speech. It's eye-opening.

If there was ever a place to draw your line in the sand, parental rights would be a good choice. Thaddeus G. McCotter explains why it takes their collective to kidnap your child.

We're all looking for ways to stretch our dollars just a bit further. Jon Miltimore has some timely advice on how to eat healthily on just $3 a day.

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The institution of family has been under sustained attack for some time now. Barry Brownstein has a sobering essay that explains why when the family is abolished, people starve.

The importance of the Second Amendment usually isn't apparent until it is needed. Frank Devito describes what a Second Amendment with teeth looks like.

The fact that Tulsi Gabbard walked away from the Democratic party isn't particularly remarkable. A lot of folks have joined the #walkaway movement. What's really remarkable is how frightened the World Economic Forum is at her decision.

How does government gain so much control over our lives? Jeff Thomas has the answer. Government and its functionaries sell us fear by constantly telling us the sky is falling.

These are trying times for all of us. Allan Stevo has a beautiful call to action for those of us who don't intend to wander the halls of eternity wishing we had stood up for truth when we could have done so.

Painful as it may be for some of us to find a point of agreement with Joe Biden, he did the right thing in pardoning people for pot possession. Art Carden spells out why Biden's pot pardons are a step in the right direction.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by for our weekly chat. This is wonderful therapy for anyone working to stay free in an unfree world.

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis are a masterful examination of human nature and spirituality. Judd Dunning does a terrific redux of Lewis' work with a Hurricane Ian aftermath edition.

If you had any doubt of the lengths to which those in authority will go to prevent you from knowing the truth, here's a great example. Twitter first censored, then unblocked a tweet from Florida's surgeon General warning of an mRNA risk for young men.

Good news sometimes comes in surprising forms. For instance, increased literacy advances the cause of freedom. Annie Holmquist explains how the revival of phonics may sound the death knell for tyranny.

Here's something for anyone who enjoys a trip down the rabbit hole. Jordan Schachtel shares the growing mystery surrounding the nurse who passed out on live TV immediately after getting the jab.

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Think about where we were at this time last year. The "science" sure has changed a lot since then, hasn't it? Are we reaching a tipping point? Julie Ponesse wonders, what if the truth never comes out?

The word "inflation" is finding its way into a lot of people's vocabularies right now. Thorsten Polleit has an excellent explanation of inflation, high inflation and hyperinflation and where we're headed.

You may want to celebrate Columbus Day like this could be the last time. Cancel culture and the woke mob have beef with Christopher Columbus, and as Mackubin Owens explains, it may be "Goodbye Columbus" before long.

Up until about 3 years ago, most of us took good mental health for granted. Not just our own but also our childrens' mental health. Lenore Skenazy weighs in on the fastest, cheapest child therapy that you can access for free.

Here's an adult-strength reality supplement from Brandon Smith. He says markets are expecting the fed to save them but it's not going to happen.

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There's no better illustration of legal plunder than the hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars the U.S. has been sending to Ukraine. Ron Paul explains how it's a classic case of throwing good money after bad.

In the same sense that you can't be hypnotized against your will, you must also consent to be propagandized. Daniel Lattier explores how propaganda works because some people actually want it.

When you see a headline that claims "Covid death rates are higher among Republicans than Democrats" you have to wonder where such thinking leads. Will we be required to declare our political affiliation when seeking medical care?

I've shared a number of articles from historian Robert E. Wright over the years. Today, it's my privilege to have him as my guest. We talk about the book he co-wrote about the life of investor activist Wilma Soss as well as what's happening economically.

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The battle for control over our souls starts with the language we use. Jeff Deist has an excellent explanation of what's happening on the front lines of the language wars and how it is impacting our freedoms.

The deep state used to be thought of as an excellent plot device in a thriller movie. Jon Miltimore recounts how "Three Days of the Condor" illustrated a deep state danger that we now are facing.

Whether you received your draft notice or not, you are part of a growing culture war. Debra Heine reports that things are escalating as a handful of conservative influencers are being actively targeted for censorship or prosecution for reporting on radical gender surgeries on minors.

One of the noblest things we can do is raise our boys to be real men. Annie Holmquist has some great advice on how to set that process in motion.

Taking an unflinching look at what was done to us over the past 3 years is not for the faint of heart. Jeffrey A. Tucker has a brilliant essay on the 70 seconds that shook the world and everything that followed.

One of the most important lessons we can learn is that our natural rights limit government's power over us. Judge Andrew Napolitano explains how government won't take our rights seriously, if we don't take our rights seriously.

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As much as we may wish for it, there is no place left to safely sit out the struggle for our personal liberty. Brad A. Girton has a thought-provoking essay on our own little hills and ponders whether we'll have a Paul Revere moment of our own.

Like it or not, our entire society has been enrolled in a kind of sensitivity training. Margaret Brownley spells out who signed us up, why they're doing it and says to our self-appointed facilitators, please don't ask my pronouns.

Here's an interesting question: Is our world built on relationships that are spiritually defective? Martin Geddes explains why we should be a covenant society, not a contract society.

Encountering authentic free speech on a modern higher education campus these days is about as unlikely as capturing video of Bigfoot waterskiing behind the Loch Ness monster. Charles Lipson has some thoughts on restoring free speech at our universities.

Growing your own garden has many benefits. Chief among them is a degree of personal self-reliance. Now ask yourself, why would the USDA be asking people to register their vegetable gardens for a national database?

Remember how we were commanded to "follow the science" when it was being used to lockdown our lives and livelihoods? Dr. Robert Malone sheds light on the United Nations now claiming to "own the science" in cooperation with Google.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest for the first two segments of today's show. Come hear what one of my favorite commentators has to say about what's going on in our world today.

As much as some try to pretend that faith is little more than a mass delusion, it was a decisive factor when America was a young nation. Vincent McCaffrey explains why the faith of nations matters.

One of the biggest challenges each generation faces is how to pass along the ideals and virtues that underlie our civilization. Paul Rosenberg describes why transmitting Western civilization is now up to us.

When is a speed bump more than just a speed bump? Thomas Harrington shares the deeper truth about speed bumps and how "controlling practices" take from us our initiative to solve our own problems.

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It's hard to appreciate just how thoroughly corrupted the federal "justice" system has become unless you've experienced it first hand. Eric Parker joins me to discuss his trial experience following Bundy Ranch as well as the current Jan 6 show trials.

Are FBI agents being pressured to create criminal plots that can be blamed on the political right? Julie Kelly says it's time to investigate the FBI's sketchy confidential human source program as well as it's highly politicized brand of enforcement.

If you find yourself in need of a bit of nourishment for your soul, Barry Brownstein delivers. Start with his essay on how thoughts and prayers rule the world and find time to examine the two bonus essays linked within.

It's stressful when so many things are changing all around us. Richard Morrison's review of Entrepreneur magazine editor-in-chief Jason Feifer's take on how to stop panicking and embrace the future points to some timely advice.

What could we possibly learn from a 5th Century Roman about finding happiness in a world filled with pain, loss and injustice? Logan Albright introduces us to Boethius and his priceless lesson about the gift of life.

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Ever get the sense that everything you were raised to value is somehow under attack? Brian Bumbalo has some sage advice for conservatives who are defending their mountaintop.

There's always a bit of an undercurrent for greater gun control flowing through American society. J.B. Shurk reminds us why our gun rights make for good manners and safe nations.

Idaho mom Sara Brady has been awaiting trial for nearly two and a half years now on a contrived trespassing charge after taking her kids to the park during the lockdowns. She joins me to discuss her case and the state's refusal to hold a trial or dismiss the charge.

The January 6 show trials are intended to set the stage for the delegitimization and then criminalization of political dissent. Jack Cashill has an excellent take on why Ray Epps matters to those trying to keep the official narrative alive.

It's strange how so many of us grew up without unfettered access to sexually explicit material in our school libraries. As Jay Greene explains, the question of who decides what children read is more important than we think.

The recently elected Italian prime minister is a strong indicator that pushback against the great reset is growing. Brandon Smith says with anti-globalism going mainstream, another engineered disaster is about to strike.

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Desperate times call for desperate measures. If you're ready to step up and engage in some serious civil disobedience, Annie Holmquist suggests that you start by raising a family.

It's telling that calls to bring the FBI to heel are beginning to be heard in some of the so-called "respectable" publications that cover national politics. Charles C.W. Cooke makes the case for dismantling the FBI.

It's doubtful that many of us have ever seen such an inversion of truth like we're seeing right now. Jonathan Barnes describes what it's like standing for truth in Scaryville and reminds us how actions speak louder than words.

Does it seem like you're encountering a growing number of enforcers in your life? If so, you're not alone. Ben Bartee explains the rise of public health and "green" police and how they pertain to securitization theory.

If you've ever lamented the long lines at the department of motor vehicles, Barry Brownstein has an explanation you need to hear. He lays out why those lines never seem to disappear.

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Enemy-driven thinking is pretty fashionable right now. Kent McManigal has the best advice you'll hear today: Don't make enemies over politics.

If there's one quality that the vast majority of politicians share, it's an extreme flexibility of their principles. Michael Anton asks, what does fidelity to our founding principles require today?

We didn't talk about "safe sex" when sex really was safe because it was largely confined to marriage. We see a similar situation with "fact checkers" which didn't exist before the truth started getting out. Here are some examples of how fact checkers deceive.

Now that we're all having to stretch our money just a bit further, here's some truly useful information. Austin Petersen explains how to buy things that make you money.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos pops in for our weekly chat. We talk about environmentalism vs. conservation and how to maintain your freedom in a world that's getting less free by the minute.

The FBI raid on the home of a pro-life pastor in Pennsylvania last week, is a chilling development in our government's war against the citizenry. Jack Cashill asks and answers the question: Did the FBI finally go too far?

The smart phone has been a game-changer in many ways, not all of them good. Bruce Wild has an eye-opening recounting of the smart phone's role in dumbing us down.

Counterculture used to mean long-haired, drugged-out, smelly hippies. These days, if you believe in freedom, the traditional family or God, you are considered subversive. Check out this essay by N.S. Lyons on the new counterculture.

By now, it's clear that our individual participation in the current monetary system is quickly becoming contingent on our deference to the powers that be. The message is clear: Say only what we want to hear, or we will take away your livelihood.

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It's easy to get frustrated with the lack of objective reporting by many of our legacy media sources. Thomas L. Knapp has a timely reminder that, when it comes to journalism, objectivity and neutrality aren't the same thing.

Over the years, I've been terribly guilty of arguing with strangers online just for the thrill of the battle. Now, I try to find more productive ways to spread light. Patrick Carroll has 7 ways to improve your online debates that take away the toxicity.

The growing lust for control isn't just a problem stemming from the political left. As Max Borders explains, the great authoritarian arms race requires us to call out all authoritarianism wherever we encounter it.

The challenges we face seem to be growing daily. J.B. Shurk has a powerful reminder for those of us who are awake and aware of what's going on: All it takes in one hero to be the catalyst for change.

The list of things that are still legal is shrinking like a wool sweater in a clothes dryer on the high heat setting. Matt Keener suggests that we should fight back against our oppressors using memes and mockery, while they're still legal.

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If your outlook is feeling a bit dulled by all the chaos around us, there's a simple solution to regain your focus. Isaac Morehouse explains the power of being in awe every day.

Does your vote really make a difference? Before answering that question, take a look at Thomas L. Knapp's latest column titled: Should you even vote? He makes a solid case that an uninformed vote is worse than not voting.

One of my biggest complaints about politics is the intense tribal mindset that comes along with it. Randall G. Holcombe has a great take on tribalism and electoral politics.

Maybe you saw over the weekend the "60 Minutes" interview the president did where he stated that "the pandemic is over." Ryan McMaken says the pandemic may be over but the feds aren't giving up their emergency powers.

It's disturbing how many people believe that whatever the mob wants, it should get. Kent McManigal sets the record straight on how liberty trumps the rule of the majority.

The danger in living in a constant state of crisis is that when we're consumed by fear, we stop thinking. John and Nisha Whitehead explain how government propaganda leads to deceit, fear and mind control.

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Reasoning with a wokester without getting drawn into an argument can be incredibly challenging. Mark Bauerline has some excellent advice on how to talk to a wokester.

Sometimes it seems like more people should be catching on to what is being done by the ruling class. Here's a great essay from Helen of desTroy on how they hated us for our freedoms, so we enslaved ourselves.

Watching the farmers in Europe being systematically regulated out of producing food is the strongest evidence that the climate change movement is anti-human at its heart. Joel Kotkin explains why environmentalism is a fundamentalist religion.

So many Americans have forgotten who they are that the founding ideals of our nation sound like a foreign language to us. J.B. Shurk reminds us that our situation is one of difficulty and opportunity.

Of all the crazy developments taking place right under our noses, the great financial reset is one of the most crucial. The Good Citizen has a terrific summary of what's at stake.

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When CNN's Don Lemon threw a reparations question at Hilary Fordwich, he probably expected some woke validation. Instead, he got the greatest 90 second history lesson ever. Watch the video for yourself. It's linked in the article.

As the midterms elections near, it's tempting to look to one side or the other as a political savior. But be careful. David S. D'Amato warns that both sides of the aisle are degenerating into authoritarianism.

It may sound cliche but hard work is part of a life of happiness. Dr. Kimberlee Josephson notes that work won't love you back and that's how it should be.

The most important solution that any of us can supply to a broken world is to become an extraordinary individual. Jeff Deist shares five keys to professional and personal success and each of them is spot on.

It's revealing how many Americans perceive the demographics of this nation, based on the skewed propaganda that they receive through the legacy media. Theodore Roosevelt Malloch says, show me the numbers please.

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It's our weekly chat with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos today. If you've been needing a good stout reality supplement, Eric delivers.

Questioning the so-called social contract is a good way to get yourself labeled as a troublemaker. At the same time, as Paul Rosenberg explains, it's an honest line of inquiry that too few are willing to consider.

When someone points out that the growing challenges we're facing have an almost demonic quality, it's getting harder to disagree. James Howard Kunstler reminds us that good and evil still exist.

Why are major retailers canceling billions of dollars in orders as summer comes to an end? Michael Snyder highlights a disturbing new trend that portends extremely challenging times straight ahead.

There are few things more chilling than catching the icy gaze of someone in authority. James Wesley Rawles has a sobering breakdown of our approaching societal winter and some good advice on what to do.

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Anyone who listens to this show is unlikely to taken by surprise by what's happening economically. Brandon Smith has a very timely warning about the escalation seen in recent events that suggests mounting economic danger.

The move towards digital currency is picking up speed. Brad Polumbo explains why a digital dollar is a really bad idea.

Using food as a weapon of control is nothing new. In fact, as Shane Radliff points out, it can also be used as an ultimate weapon of mind control.

The world is already a complicated and conflicting place. We don't need more Karens. Lenore Skenazy relates the story of a Karen who called the police on a little girl for selling cookies in the neighborhood.

There sure seems to be a lot of unhappy faces every direction you turn. Annie Holmquist has some very solid advice on forgetting self and finding happiness.

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Woke corporations are quickly becoming the norm but it's a trend that needs to be reversed. Allen Mendenhall says corporate wokeness hurts the groups it purports to help.

The border crisis has been a reality for the folks in border states for many years now. Jordan Schachtel explains why bringing the reality of what's happening to Martha's Vineyard is revealing a lot of hypocrisy among the ruling class.

If you're afraid to say what you really think, that's a strong clue that all is not well. Bruce Wilds makes the case that intolerance rules when your choice is to remain silent or be branded a extremist.

We all owe a serious debt of gratitude to those who help us cut our challenges down to size with laughter. As Andrea Widburg relates, mainstream comedy may be failing but the Babylon Bee reminds us of humor's power.

Feeling brave? Here's another detailed assessment of our situation from Doug Casey. He describes the current atmosphere of class warfare and warns where this "eat the rich" sentiment will lead us.

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If it's true that what goes up quickly comes down quickly, we should be seeing an epic return-to-earth of the gender identity movement in the near future. Dr. Michael Egnor explains gender ideology and the paganization of Western culture.

We're all feeling the pinch economically right now but that's no reason for sackcloth and ashes. David Veksler shares 10 ways to live like a millionaire, even if your bank account is empty.

The left is extremely well-practiced at provoking people until they react and then playing the victim for whomever may be paying attention. Stanley K. Ridgely describes how academic leftists imagine they're under seige and miss the real seige.

We're moving swiftly toward a monetary system that will punish or reward us based on political compliance. Judge Andrew Napolitano has the story of why you should use cash to buy guns rather than a credit card.

The world of information is changing quickly. Check out The Good Citizen's take on living in the fact-checker's paradise.

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If you live in a place where masking is no longer a thing, count yourself fortunate. Eugyppius explains how masks are not a small thing, especially when they are still being forced on people.

Beneath all the politics and the social conflict is an eternal struggle between light and darkness. Andrew W. Coy says we are living in a time of evil.

When the president declares half the country to be enemies of the state, you're not in a good place. Julie Kelly notes that the regime's 'Operation MAGA Fascist' seems to be gaining ground.

Rejecting everything that came before us is viewed as a badge of honor in today's culture. Jeff Minnick says, the current plague of presentism is among the worst forms of human pride.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for a quick consultation on what's noteworthy right now in Clown World.

Start acting a bit too much like a free man or woman and soon someone will be along to rein you in via the social contract. Paul Rosenberg poses the question, is the social contract legit?

So many things are out of our control. Finding peace in life depends upon learning how to control how we respond to events around us. Barry Brownstein explains how to stop being an NPC (non-playing character) in your own life.

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The idea of unity sounds great, right up to the point where someone is tempted to make it mandatory. Then it becomes a basis for tyranny. Gary Galles says, forget unity: we need the freedom to disagree.

As long as we're exploring the topic of unity, let's take a closer look at how it can be co-opted and used against us. Paul Rosenberg explains why united we fall.

The days in which America was a truly exceptional nation have passed. That doesn't mean we have to hang our heads in shame. It means that we need more "rascals"--people who make a difference by becoming exceptional individuals.

What's happening in Europe right now regarding their energy woes is a clear warning for us here in America. Brandon Smith has an excellent essay on how the energy disaster that Europe is facing will spill over into the U.S.

When Jeffrey A. Tucker points out that the world is on fire, you might want to listen. This is a solid assessment of what's happening.

What good could a voluntarist sheriff do? David Hathaway recounts his first year as a voluntarist sheriff and his insights are encouraging.

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Hell hath no fury like a social justice warrior who has been misgendered. The Good Citizen has a great take on misgendering tyranny and how it eventually will be stopped.

The modern left's hostility toward the family seems to be growing with each drag queen event aimed at children. Chuck Chalberg wonders, what explains the modern hostility to the family?

Sharing and perpetuating liberty for the generations that will follow us can be very rewarding and terribly discouraging. Dan Sanchez explains how our efforts to illuminate depend upon our willingness to become keysmiths for liberty.

Learning to see through the deception and manipulation of reality can be a daunting task. John Rappoport explains the five stages of baloney and how to recognize when that's what you're being sold.

As parents, we spend a lot of time worrying about failing our children. Brian Bumbalo has a great essay on the best way to make sure children fail.

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When an authentic journalist warns about censorship becoming the prime weapon of activism, we should pay attention. Glenn Greenwald explains the players and the goals that are working to quash dissent on a mass scale. This is a must read.

When a disaster strikes, there will always be anger and frustration directed at the "gougers" who charge exorbitant prices for scarce but needed goods. Huck Davenport explains why the gougers deserve a medal for the service they provide.

These may be times of great gender confusion but the need for authentic men has never been greater. Annie Holmquist reminds us how once upon a time the government encouraged real men.

A lot of us are feeling a call to stand up and make a difference in our own unique way. Here are 6 questions that proven difference-makers ask themselves.

It may be a tough pill to swallow but it sure appears that the world's political leaders are deliberately placing their populations in a position of cold and hunger. Doug Casey has a marvelous breakdown of the controlled demolition of the world's food and energy supplies.

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For all the talk about saving "our democracy" it's pretty obvious that the folks using this phrase don't have a clue what that means. Chris Hedges advises, stop pretending that the U.S. is a functioning democracy when it's not.

To really understand the monetary situation that we face, you have to know a thing or two about central banking. Paul Rosenberg has a great explanation of how democracy empowers central banking.

It may not be cause for celebration, but a summons for jury duty should never be treated as an imposition either. Nathan Tschepik reminds us that good jurors nullify bad laws.

What's happening to farmers in the Netherlands is an indicator of what's in store for us. Peter Imanuelsen spells out how the Dutch government is shutting down 11,200 farms to meet climate goals.

The only thing worse than getting all riled up, is when we allow someone else to get us all riled up. Dr. Robert W. Malone has a powerful essay on how business models based on fear and rage are bad for your health.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by to discuss what it's like to live in a "V for Vendetta" dystopia. There's never a dull moment here in clown world.

I know we're not supposed to have any doubts about the 2020 election but having questions doesn't make one an election denier. Check out Arizona gubenatorial candidate Kari Lake's answer to a reporter's question on the matter.

A common tactic for the left is to accuse its opponents of exactly what the left is doing. James Bovard has a marvelous take-down of the president's speech last week and how anyone in power who does what Biden does would be acting like a dictator.

Here's some powerful incentive to think twice before jumping aboard the Electric Vehicle (EV) bandwagon. As early as next year, Europeans could be paying as much as $270 each time they charge their EVs. That's a lot of money to go 150 miles.

Hate crime hoaxes are nothing new. Especially since an accusation is as good as a conviction in the court of public opinion. But did the BYU volleyball incident even happen? There's good reason to doubt.

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Want to better understand how so much of the world around us is being manipulated via psycho-social experiments? Kit Knightly has a terrific essay on 5 psychological experiments that explain the modern world.

The president's recent speech demonizing roughly half the voters in the country followed a proven pattern by which totalitarians consolidate power by creating an enemy at the gate. Jeffrey A. Tucker explains the return of Carl Schmitt's formula for regime longevity.

Know that we know that we are part of a "battle for the soul of our nation" we should first ascertain where we are, as a nation, before proceeding. James Howard Kunstler has a comprehensive take on what's happening.

Thanks to the introduction of "social" justice, authentic justice is no longer blind in the U.S. The Good Citizen has a solid take on anarcho-tyranny and how our systems of law are weaponized against the taxpaying public while encouraging real anarchy from sacred groups protected by the state.

We're all wondering, at some level, how to navigate the storm that is upon us. Deana Chadwell has some inspiring thoughts for what to do when you feel the earth move under your feet.

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To understand what is being taken from us, we must first understand the intended function of the system of government created by the founders. Judge Andrew Napolitano ponders what we can do when the Constitution fails us.

Politicians are famous for insisting that we trust them, even when it's clear they're not being completely honest with us. Donald Boudreaux explains how we're trained to believe that a miracle occurs when government intervenes.

The growing weirdness in our culture and society is causing most of us to do regular double takes about what we're seeing. Jeff Minnick poses the question, is boredom driving our culture of lunacy?

Maybe it's the raw lust for power that we're seeing in the eyes of so many officials but it's getting harder to trust politicians to do the right thing. Kent McManigal says government is not worth the trade off.

Protecting your food storage from government confiscation seems like a risk that primarily N. Koreans might face. Milan Adams warns that we should prepare for similar concerns here as well.

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I don't know of anyone who's excited to hear from the IRS. Having said that, it's curious that more people aren't clamoring for bringing this agency to heel. Jacob Hornberger says why not just abolish the IRS?

There's a lot of anticipation of a red wave coming with the November mid term elections. Robert Vincent says, watch out. The regime isn't just facing a loss of political power, many of them are facing the possibility of real accountability for the first time in their corrupt lives.

So much of the lockdown enforcement was as cruel as it was unnecessary. Julie Ponesse wonders, why did covid enforcment target religion specifically? Could it be that the state cannot abide competing moral authority?

It's hard to feel encouraged when sizing up the challenges in front of us. Allan Stevo has some marvelous advice for what to do when the sheep and hyenas are disappointing you. He advises, look for the lions around you.

I'm more than a little surprised that libraries are becoming ground zero for the sexual counter culture to find mainstream acceptance. Check out this article on a series of emails that show activist librarians promoting events like drag queen story hour. Why are these events being targeted to children?

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Tucker Carlson has noted that there are so many major events going on in our world that it's hard to know which ones to track. Jeff Thomas affirms what Carlson is describing and notes that the tipping point will happen suddenly.

Not trying to harsh your buzz, Dude, but the push toward electric vehicles has some serious downsides. Mark Tapscott has 10 facts EV advocates don't want you to know.

You don't have to be especially cynical to wonder if the student loan debt forgiveness isn't just a particularly shameless effort to buy votes. James R. Harrigan and Antony Davies point out 3 unintended consequences of student loan forgiveness.

The ruling class and its enablers don't think much of the common folks. But just between us, we all know who keeps the world running. Annie Holmquist says, if you want to change hearts and minds, try humility.

Despite all the insistence that critical race theory and other activist indoctrination hasn't found their way into our public schools, parents should be paying attention. Nicole Solas describes how to protect your children from the wokeness ripping through schools.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to talk about what's newsworthy in our world today. Eric always has a thoughtful take on the passing scene.

One of the best articles I've read on why our doubts about election integrity are so frightening to the folks in power. Martin Geddes breaks down the mega consequences of a stolen election.

If you've ever struggled with a sense of frustration and hopelessness in standing for the cause of freedom, here's an essay you need to read. Richard M. Ebeling has a terrific take on out of control government and Isaiah's job.

If speaking truth to power was easy, a lot more people would be doing it. David D'Amato says with the way the political class lies and changes definitions to fit its narrative, we need to rethink how we approach disinformation.

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I have a perfect slogan for truth-seekers like us. It's a Latin phrase pronounced "Sapere aude" and it means "dare to know." Sounds like a fitting phrase for the times in which we live.

It's not easy to discern who the good guys are in so much of what's going on around us. Allan J. Fiefer reminds us who the good guys are and why we should remain hopeful regarding the future.

A disturbing sign of the times can be seen in the woke struggle sessions that we are constantly being told we must attend. Thaddeus G. McCotter writes about how Florida is protecting its citizens from compulsory woke indoctrination.

Serious about standing up to tyranny? Brandon Smith says, first, you have to understand the tyrannical mind and how it operates, in order to fight it effectively.

This is going to be a tough pill for many to swallow. We're now free to discuss the problems associated with the jab, so long as we put the blame on Trump's vaccine. The narrative pivot is coming and it's bad news for Trump.

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If you love freedom, you probably feel hopelessly outnumbered by the folks for whom it's not a priority. Dan Sanchez reminds us how a tiny minority can lead the world toward liberty.

One of the most powerful tools we have for becoming clear-thinking individuals is a classical liberal arts education. John Agresto affirms why we need liberal arts.

I have a lot of respect for Paul Rosenberg. He is a trusted source of light and truth in a highly deceptive world. Check out his new website Vera Verba and see real life examples of humanity at its finest.

If you haven't taken a closer look at the story of Kevin Cooper (aka Cole Summers), here's a great article on a truly remarkable young man.

Most of us are doing our best to find our way through the growing mess our world is in. Robert Slye suggests that a man has 4 options in today's world and wonders which we will choose.

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The opportunity to shine a light into the darkness can take many different forms. Allan Stevo shares a great example of his encounter with an overzealous Trader Joe's manager on the topics of covid and religion.

Part of getting a solid self reliance program in place is figuring out a way to cook your meals if the utilities were shut off. Zoey Sky has a helpful list of 19 ways to cook without electricity.

As the war on reality escalates, we have our work cut out for us. Doug Casey has some relevant thoughts on propaganda, changing language and thought crimes.

When it comes to having a solid grasp on world history, Pat Buchanan is tough to beat. Given our nation's belligerent foreign policy, Buchanan wonders, is autocracy America's mortal enemy?

The elephant in the room that almost no one wants to acknowledge is the noticeable uptick in unexplained deaths (i.e. NOT covid) in the past year or so. Alexandra Bruce says a major insurance report shows a massive increase in deaths since the vax was introduced.

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One of the more painful lessons of the past two years has been the realization that Silicon Valley is not on our side. Jeffrey A. Tucker wonders how could we have been so naive about big tech.

Tweaking our rules & regulations isn't likely to fix the bad officials and corrupted systems under which we currently live. Christopher Roach explain why character matters most when it comes to self government.

The truth is often hidden in plain view. Jeff Thomas has a great example of this as it pertains to how our currency is being devalued.

I'll admit it. I'm still fuming mad at the way vax mandates were used to punish the unvaxxed. Jon Miltimore has a great article on the CDC (finally) admitting the science on natural immunity.

Not to increase the already boiling tensions between the federal government and the rest of us but isn't it time for the states to step up and assert their powers? Brandon Smith points to how blue states block federal agencies from operating with impunity and suggests red states follow their lead.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for a conversation on what's going on these days that merits our attention.

It's nice to see vindication finally arriving for those brave souls who were the voices of reason during the covid lockdown mania. Katelynn Richardson explains how the CDC waited until the mandate damage was done before suddenly discovering personal risk assessment.

Would you know what to do to survive a famine? Milan Adams has some timely historical perspective as well as practical advice on what happens when food becomes scarce.

Typically, when someone starts talking about a way to fight gullibility, I start listening for the punch line. Annie Holmquist, however, has a very solid suggestion about how good reading is the cure for gullibility.

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The wholesale disenfranchisement of the unvaxxed, a year ago, has conveniently faded from memory. Todd Hayen warns that we are in the eye of the storm and this is not the time to get too comfortable.

Even as the CDC walks back its disastrous covid policies, few people are calling for accountability for the disastrous covid response. Jeffrey A. Tucker says, to tame a bureaucracy, you have to get rid of it.

There's no shortage of battles being waged all around us. Just keep in mind that the greatest battle most of us will fight is the one to improve ourselves. Brittany Hunter explains how this personal struggle has real impact on the other conflicts around us.

If you want serious clarity into the Marxist mindset, take the time to read Max Border's open letter to a young Marxist. You'll have a far better understanding of what Marxism is and what it isn't.

To illustrate just how badly the FBI has squandered the American public's trust, here's a story you need to be aware of. Thomas Lifson says an FBI affidavit was used to mislead a judge on a search warrant, in a plot to seize and forfeit contents of safety deposit boxes.

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Whether at the geopolitical level or at the personal level, interventionism is the incubator of conflict. Dan Sanchez says self improvement is the answer when meddlers run amok.

Here's something you don't see very often: a dissenting scientific viewpoint regarding climate change. Chris Morrison explains why 1,200 scientists and professionals say there is no climate crisis.

If you did any kind of travel this summer, you've likely felt the pain of our high fuel costs. Annie Holmquist suggests 5 ways to enjoy family outings, even if you're on a tight budget.

Politicians are famous for promising that tax hikes will only affect the "very rich" and that the common man has nothing to fear. Of course, they lie when they say this. Darlene McCormick Sanchez says data shows the number of low income audits could triple as the IRS grows.

What happens if the dollar goes the way of the dodo? QTR Finance recently had an informative, and shocking, interview with the owner of a precious metals company who says de-dollarization is in progress.

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The more I read J.B. Shurk's writing, the more I like this guy. He has a solid grasp on reality and is a champion of freedom and liberty. Here's a great essay on how the woke inquisitors have come for the free-thinking heretics.

Allow me to lift your spirits, for a change. Every so often we need to be reminded of the best examples of humanity. Andrea Widburg has the story of 6 young men that will make you feel better about America.

Serious about making a bold stand for freedom? The most revolutionary things you can do in the cause of freedom start with what you do in your home. Jeff Minnick suggests 10 ways to make the most of the coming counter-repudiation.

We live in an age of manufactured consensus. Dr. Robert Malone has a detailed breakdown of how the administrative state, combined with bad training and bad decisions leads us deeper into groupthink.

I've heard a lot of different takes on the FBI's raid on Trump's Florida home. James Howard Kunstler has a great take on the different sort of warrant at play.

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Trying to quantify the amount of official mischief done by government, it's hard to know where to start. J.B. Shurk does a great job of describing the scope of the problem as well as why the lust for global domination will fail.

I remain a climate change skeptic. Not because the climate isn't changing. It is. But like Frank Liberato, I believe that we are not planet-controlling gods. We're merely Earth's stewards.

A quick glance around us should reinforce the idea that the world needs grown-ups. Paul Rosenberg explains how we have abandoned adulthood and how it's come back to bite us.

Sometimes we need to be reminded that this nation was founded as a middle finger to tyranny. Lauren Ferrell says it's time to get back to those roots--this is the hill to die on.

This is going to be a painful realization for some but it needs to be said. Our society may be fractured beyond repair. Pat Buchanan wonders, how, when, do we come together again? His answer is worth considering.

With the IRS arming up and drastically increasing its size, it sure looks like they're getting ready to go to war on the taxpayers. Jeff Thomas says this likely means the end of tax havens throughout the world as well.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by for our weekly debrief on life in Clown World. We'll take an unflinching look at the latest developments and discuss what moves and counter moves we might make.

If you've felt overwhelmed at the realization of just how dirty the ruling class is doing us, you're not alone. Find 10 minutes and watch Neil Oliver's thoughtful and spot on breakdown of how we're being taken for a ride.

Sometimes I look at my library and despair that there are so many books that I have yet to read. Here's a marvelous article by Kevin Dickenson on the value of owning more books than you can read. It's all about how those books motivate us to keep learning.

None of us should be shocked that our current Fourth Turning crisis is building toward its climax. J. Robert Smith says, buckle up, tough times are coming.

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The danger of physically losing your freedom is real but the greater threat is to mentally and spiritually give up your freedom. Allan Stevo has a powerful test for seeing if you will give up your guns.

One of the most dangerous lies believed by a majority of the people is that an immoral act can become moral as long as it's done by government. James Corbett says there's no sugar-coating this one: Government itself is immoral.

The ruling class seems to think that telling the world to eat bugs and like it is their prerogative. Jeffrey Tucker reminds us of how lucky we've been and why we need to stand up to this effort to control our food supply.

The intense reaction that the ruling class has toward anyone who advocates freedom is telling. Clarice Feldman says there's panic at the top as the elite contemplate the loss of their cultural and political dominance.

The cultural revolutionaries that are working so hard to dismantle Western Civilization will be shocked to realize that they are of limited usefulness to the power brokers. Mike Konrad says they'd be wise to remember what became of Trotsky, Robespierre and Rohm, once the Thermidor effect kicks in.

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Truth isn't something that is handed to you by someone in authority. From covid lockdowns to politically-motivated FBI raids, Jeff Diest says the public is telling the ruling class: "We don't believe you."

The ongoing craze to sanitize everything in the name of sensitivity is creating more problems than it solves. Joanna Williams says we need to stop rewriting songs and rewriting history.

It's a lot easier to dismiss someone as a "covid denier" than to address legitimate concerns about personal autonomy and informed consent. Donald J. Boudreaux has a clear and compelling explanation of why he signed the Great Barrington Declaration.

Explaining exactly what's at stake isn't easy. Even when talking with people who are willing to see what's going on. Jeffrey A. Tucker explains precisely why freedom itself is gravely in peril.

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If you had to choose between social media addiction and covid, which would you choose? Paul Rosenberg has an interesting take on this question. He says, social media is an addiction, whereas covid will only mess you up for a few days.

I'm an advocate of not getting too caught up in national and world news that has nothing whatsoever to do with you. Having said that, the green war on Dutch farmers is a story worth following. Very soon we're all going to understand the importance of farmers.

Speaking the truth has always required a bit of courage and it's not getting any easier. Molly Kingsley has a great essay on the demonization of dissent and how it's being used to silence even reasonable questions.

While most of us are feeling economic pain right now, not everyone understands the official origin of that pain. Kent McManigal spells out why need should be met by the people and not the state.

Whether or not you've done any air travel lately, you probably have some frustrations each time you fly. Patrick Carroll explains how airline regulations hurt passengers.

It's hard to say just what the FBI raid of Trump's home may have set in motion. Jim Bovard has a solid take on how the FBI raid exposes Washington's secrecy scams.

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The FBI raid on Donald Trump's Florida home has been the catalyst to a number of differing reactions. Jordan Schachtel has a particularly good take. He says, with this politically-motivated raid, we don't have to keep pretending the regime is legit any longer.

Those whose eyes have recently opened are experiencing a real shock at how corrupted our governing systems have become. As Paul Rosenberg points out, Thomas Jefferson's warnings were well founded.

In the same way that our legacy media considers itself to be missionaries teaching the woke gospel to the savages, I try to think of myself as a missionary of liberty. Jeffrey A. Tucker has a great checklist of the dos and don'ts of talking liberty.

I'm as sick of hearing about Jan 6 as you likely are. Even so, Paul Sperry says we need to keep calling out the lies and damned lies of the Jan 6 committee. These are the folks painting a target on our backs as they try to consolidate power.

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Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by to discuss what's happening in our world and what we can do about it.

The war on dissent isn't some shadowy conspiracy, it's becoming official policy just about everywhere you turn. Whitney Webb explains how online censorship is quickly becoming normalized as free speech is swiftly being restricted and deplatformed under ever-changing rules.

Nowhere does legacy media reveal its corruptibility more than in how it has pursued a false "insurrection" narrative to weaponize policy against its political opponents. Matthew Boose says the media's "insurrection" fixation paints a skewed picture of political reality.

Nobody knows exactly what is coming. But most of us sense that our standard of living is about to undergo some major shifts. James Howard Kunstler describes the sickening quickening.

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This is a story I almost hesitate to share because it has real potential to alarm some folks. Brandon Smith has a solid grasp of why our supply chain problems will persist and how the system is being sabotaged. There's still time to improve your position, if you're aware of what's happening.

The troubles that Alex Jones has faced both legally and culturally are instructive. His take on the Sandy Hook school shooting is costing him financially and places a target on the First Amendment as well. Ed Brodow says there is no right to never be offended.

If you're serious about limiting the amount of evil that might enter the world through you, it's critical to understand why so many go along with it. Larry Reed reminds us of Hannah Arendt and her chilling thesis on "the banality of evil."

Seth Shoultes joins me to share his thoughts on a number of topics including life and opportunity. The link to his business is in the sponsor links below.

An FBI whistleblower recently leaked documents that show how far federal law enforcement is reaching to find the "violent extremists" who threaten America. J.B. Shurk confirms that patriotism is kryptonite to America's communist class.

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It's no secret that people and businesses continue to flee high taxing states and relocate in states that tax less aggressively. John Stossel says the easy way to avoid the federal income tax is to move to Puerto Rico.

We all know that the economy is struggling right now. Robert E. Wright has a marvelous suggestion for a Hank Williams Jr. economic misery index to help us better know where we really stand.

Is Western Civilization being dismantled in an attempt to atone for its "sins" against the recently woke? James Howard Kunstler has a few thought on that atonement and where it will lead.

Here's a great essay for anyone who has discovered the joy of questioning the official narratives. Edward Ring spells out the big lies we cannot question, according to the ruling class. He's right on target.

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Being awake and aware of what's happening to our freedoms can be painful, to put it mildly. Martin Geddes warns that it's still preferable to the agony that is coming for those who remain asleep.

One of the hardest parts of having opened your eyes is the constant sense that you're nearly alone in what you're seeing. Heather Heying says, you are not alone--really and truly, you're not.

Understanding the world around us has never been about having all the right answers. It's a matter of asking the right questions. Paul Rosenberg wonders, have you asked an interesting question today?

It's a treat to find a well-worded assessment of what's going on in the big picture. Christopher Chantrill makes a strong case for the need to establish a moral ascendancy by finding our moral backbones.

One of the biggest lessons of the past couple of years has been the necessity of questioning what the "experts" are saying about anything. Tom Woods has some timely thoughts on our so-called expert class.

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