The recent drama at NPR is one of the best illustrations of how hard some people are working to keep us from the truth. Steve Hall wonders if National Public Radio is an outlier. The difference between societies that prosper and those that languish is determined by whether they are a culture of creation or one of consumption. Cadence McManimon has …

If you want to know peace of mind in volatile times, food storage is a must. Brandon Smith explains how food is now an investment and inflation isn't going away anytime soon. The silver lining of the past four years is that a large number of people have finally seen the state's mask of benevolence slip. Paul Rosenberg reminds us that 2020 was the y…

The thought of $7/gallon gasoline is not a pleasant one. Take a look at Michael Snyder's analysis on why this may be a reality sooner than later and plan accordingly. There's something very satisfying about having a hand in producing the food that you eat. George Ford Smith says, savor the tast of independence, grow your own! The "divide and conque…

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for another thoughtful conversation about current events. Need proof that the political class is not looking out for your interests? Last week's FISA renewal vote in Congress is strong evidence. Ron Paul explains how FISA exchanges real liberty for phantom security. Few things strike more fear into the he…

If you've had or are having an off day, here's a message you need to hear. Barry Brownstein beautifully describes how making meaning is the antidote to troubled feelings. It's common to hear of the traditional wife (tradwife) portrayed as a submissive slave. Molly Slag begs to differ and says the happy tradwife is an essential, civilizing influence…

Today is the 10th anniversary of the standoff at Bundy Ranch. It was likely the most significant act of American armed civil disobedience in 160 years. And no one at the time could have predicted how it would end up. I don't expect everyone to agree with my conclusions but I'm weighing in on the matter from a position of mild authority as an eye wi…

Every official narrative that we encounter in our daily lives has an economic or political motive behind it. J.B. Shurk has some great advice on popular nullification of the state's propaganda. Every so often, a story comes up which perfectly illustrates how far off the rails our systems of governance have gone. If you thought you live in the land …

This isn't just a red pill, it's an 800mg horse pill sized reminder of what is required to be free. Gary Barnett reminds us, if any out there want freedom, you will have to take it. Keeping in mind that it's an election year, politicians will be making many promises they don't intend to keep. Jacob Hornberger lays out the difference between serfdom…

It's my weekly chat with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. Among other things, we discuss the future of transportation and how to navigate our dystopian society. The concept of sound money has never been more important than today. J.P. Cortez has some excellent questions for Idaho's governor who just vetoed legislation that would have allowed the…

Hating on your boss may seem cliché but most of us can relate to it (even if we're self-employed). Jon Miltimore shares the psychological explanation for why incompetent people cannot recognize their incompetence. The more that establishment politicians insist that our elections are above reproach, the more my skepticism grows. Sasha Stone has a gr…

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to analyze the events of the past week and to discuss the way forward for those of us working to break free of the Matrix. Is there a connection between our politics and our happiness? Walker Larson breaks down a fascinating study by The Scandinavian Journal of Psychology Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty …

Passing along the principles and practices of liberty to the next generation isn't getting easier. Doug Casey shares some great ideas on raising free-thinking children amid social madness. Changing things from within the system is a lot harder than most of us think. Isaac Morehouse has a great take on how not to change the world. The supply chain t…

Ready to meet a true American hero? Caleb Franz from Young Voices joins me to discuss ⁠his new book "The Conductor"⁠ which chronicles the story of the Rev. John Raskin to bring an end to the practice of slavery in America. With so much artificiality around us, is it any wonder that we struggle to know what's real? ⁠Walker Larson explains how our cu…

The only lie that's become more threadbare than, "Of course I'll respect you in the morning" is the one that assures us, "Nobody wants to take your guns away." D. Parker's latest essay is pure gold. The main reason that vax mandates were morally and legally wrong was because they denied our informed consent. Olivia Murray warns that this crucial et…

When it comes to uncertainty in the classroom, it's rare to see a professor who doesn't double down and pontificate to his or her students. Robert E. Wright suggests trying humble, positive modeling instead. Are you really living your own life or are you simply acting as a placeholder in someone else's script? Paul Rosenberg explains the importance…

There's so much happening all at once that it's hard to keep up. Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stops by to help make sense of of it all. We only have as many rights as we're willing to claim, use and defend. However, Paul Rosenberg warns that our growing societal ignorance of what authentic rights are is destroying us. Remember how the FDA and…

It's a good thing that U.S. military enlistments are way down for the past two years. J.B. Shurk says, we should first fight for the Bill of Rights before defending the corrupt Washington D.C. cabal. Now that it seems clear that a Trump vs. Biden rematch is likely this November, the election year frenzy is building. Richard Lim says we shouldn't be…

If you're sensing that you have less room in which to move, think or speak, it's not just your imagination. Check out this essay on the Restoring Truth substack, it's called "A Quiet Walk To the Gulag." Liberal and conservative are now meaningless labels. James Howard Kunstler shares a wake-up call about how we must now distinguish between the sane…

The public's love affair with electric vehicles is beginning to wear off. Doug Casey explains the boom to bust and why the enthusiasm for EVs is fading. If you're not on the front lines of the war for free speech, it's easy to get complacent. Matt Taibbi explains why government is always the most dangerous source of misinformation. The push to cens…

Odds are that each of us, at some point, will have to make heroic choices. Paul Rosenberg has a thoughtful recipe for heroes and saints. The U.S. government seems determined to pick a war with Russia. Jacob Hornberger wonders whether the U.S. seizure of Russian assets has boomeranged. The biggest problem with covid wasn't the harm done by the virus…

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest for the first half of today's show. We talk about free speech, why Eric passed on becoming a member of the Big Club and why freedom matters. What's the difference between the freedom brand and the freedom philosophy? Patrick Carroll breaks it down for us. It's a double dose of Cadence McManimon today. …

The push to ban TikTok isn't just a threat to the young people who use that social media platform. As Daniel McAdams explains, it's an attack on free speech and arguably worse than the PATRIOT Act. Irresponsible spending is the norm for most of the Beltway crowd. Don't be surprised when D.C. politicians start raiding American's retirement accounts …

If you believe that your natural rights come from a source other than the state, congratulations. You are what some are calling a "Christian nationalist" and you're considered a threat. Since most elections have become contests over who will control whom, it's not surprising that gun control is a regular political talking point. Tim Hsiao reminds u…

Our current lack of economic stability has many of us wondering how to protect whatever money we have. Jeff Thomas tackles the question of how close your wealth should be. The housing shortage across the U.S. is a literal shortage. Joshua Polk says tiny homes can be big problem-solvers, if regulators will get out of the way. If gun control advocate…

I'm joined by the one and only Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. If you want to be better informed without feeling overwhelmed, this is a conversation you should hear. Sometimes, it's reassuring to remember that the current systems of control and plunder cannot continue on like this forever. As James Howard Kunstler explains, it's the twilight of…

Can you believe it was four years ago that the lockdowns began? Jeffrey A. Tucker reminds us how freedom was torched and what we must do to avoid further abuse. You can't really appreciate the financial instability around us without first understanding how we got here over the last 100 years. Paul Rosenberg explains why we can't party like it's 190…