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Oct. 8, 2021

344: We Need to Talk About the Hysteria from the Left -with Brad Polumbo

344: We Need to Talk About the Hysteria from the Left -with Brad Polumbo

How the left "cried wolf" one too many times for the American public.

"We need to pass this bill... otherwise... PEOPLE WILL DIE."

 

No, the hysteria from the left isn't new, but it's certainly occurring much more frequently. Brad Polumbo returns to the program to address some of the latest hysteria, ranging from the "looming evictions crisis" that wasn't, plus a look at the increased spending proposals being brought before Congress.

 

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Brian  
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Brad Polumbo  
Hey, thanks for having me back. Am I up there with your like most repeated guests?

Brian  
Absolutely are my friend I think your number is a 677? I

Unknown Speaker  
don't know a lot. Yeah, I

Brian  
think actually you beyond Chris and Jeremy, who they cycle back and forth for the the sales and marketing shows. I think you are easily foreign above the most repeat guests. And it's because Brian, you always bring so much value to the audience. I not even trying to you know, kiss your butt here. This is this. Like, I get people who reach out to me and they say, Brian, like that episode you had with the economist. I think he's an economist. I'm like, Brett, I mean, he's from feed. But yeah, Brad. He's awesome. Like, yeah, he was great. I learned so much. And I'm like, Yeah, there you go. That's that's the conversations we're trying to have. So that's why you keep coming back in the show, my friend.

Unknown Speaker  
Well, that's awesome. I appreciate it.

Brian  
Well, I appreciate the work you're doing. And that's why we weren't having the show. Again, obviously, you've been so busy, not only at Fie, as I mentioned, but also the Washington Examiner. But first we're going to start off you wrote an article over at Fie. And it made me laugh because we you hear all the doom and gloom that we hear in the world, especially from our friends in the left. And this is what you do all day long as you you address a lot of the doom and gloom with reality. And one of the articles you wrote over a fee was the progressive politicians predicting these massive tsunamis of evictions after the Supreme Court decided not to go ahead or rather, they went ahead and ended the CDC eviction moratorium. So Brad, let's start off dig into what isn't just a matter of the hysteria seems to be the overarching driving force here from the left is just to get people terrified that something terrible is going to happen to them. Is that is that seemingly The language of the left it nowadays.

Unknown Speaker  
Yeah, well, I don't know about you, Brian. But I consider myself a survivor of the great net neutrality repeal of 2018, I was reliably informed that we were all going to die, the Inner Wealth net would never be the same as we know it. You're 99 for Facebook brand, like this for the rest of your life, all this stuff that they said about this, I remember, during President Trump's tax cut, push, and I agreed with most of the tax cut bill, but not all of it, and there were valid criticisms you could make of it. But instead, they decided to say that tax cuts kill people. Yes, Nancy Pelosi literally said that cutting taxes. In this case, removing the Obamacare mandate would kill people. So the hysteria from people and there's hysteria on both sides. But in particular, when it comes to rolling back government interventions into the economy, it is progressives and the left who are constantly hysterical. And so one of the things that I think is unfortunate is that in our current media ecosystem, they get all these coverage when they issue these warnings, or these dire predictions or condemnations, what's going to happen, but very rarely does anybody follow up and see how those have aged? Now what I decided to do in this case was simply just go back. So for folks for a little bit of background in late August, the Supreme Court struck down the CDCs eviction moratorium, what that was, was an order by the federal agency that's you know, ostensibly focused on like public health and pandemics, basically saying that in the rental market nationwide, landlords could not evict non paying tenants in many circumstances. It created tons of problems that we can get into potentially. But it was a really drastic intervention. And the Supreme Court struck it down, said that it was unlawful because they really stretched their authority. And they said that you would have needed an act of Congress to do something like this, not just some unelected bureaucrats issuing a mandate. And when the Supreme Court made this decision, there was a meltdown like you've never seen AOC predicted that there was going to be a secondary pandemic of evictions across the country, Ayana Presley who's a member of the squad and a Congresswoman from Massachusetts. Well, she said that there was going to be a tsunami of evictions in the national Tent City, across the country of people living in tents after they've been thrown out onto the streets. Ed Markey said something like we're going to see a harmful wave of millions of people thrown out of their homes. He's a senator as well. So what we saw is all these bolts come claims, but about a month later, we look back, and there's there's not been any change in the eviction rate. Literally, The Washington Post reported this not some right wing source, but in most major metropolitan areas in the country, the rate of evictions, the number of evictions has not noticeably increased since the moratorium expired. The only difference is now people actually have to pay their bills.

Brian  
Well, we see this reoccurring theme, and it seems that hysteria sells. And we saw this throughout the entirety of the pandemic. I mean, you mentioned a OC saying, a second pandemic, the pandemic of the the evictions, and that never came to be and we saw this, you know, this throughout the entire pandemic, every single action that was taken, was taken in fear of preventing the absolute worst case scenarios. Those worst case, worst case scenarios don't really seem to ever really come Brad. And I think we're seeing right now, a lot of people starting to wake up to the fact that a lot of these dire predictions that the quote unquote experts have been making or that these political betters have been making haven't really panned out, nothing's really coming to fruition. And now they're starting to even question these authorities and these these really the infrastructure that we built across the United States, and they're questioning it, and I can you blame them? I think, honestly, we're getting to the point where your average person is like, like, let's go Brandon, like, yep, that's what they're saying in the crowd. Let's go Brandon. And you can hear just how forced it is like for the media to try to just present it in such a different way than what's actually just right there. And that permeates across so many different areas in life, Brad and I mean, you see this hysteria it plays into the the article you wrote was fantastic over the Washington Examiner, with Biden insulting anyone who disagrees with his $4.5 trillion spending binge. There was one line in particular, where he said they're they're being Democrats or Republicans rather are about opportunity versus decay. They're about leading the world versus lead. As passed by, which is literally happening, to support these investments as to create a rising America to oppose these investments is to be complicit in America's decline. And that right there, it's it's that language of this is going to be the worst case scenario, America's decline if you don't do exactly what we say you're supposed to do, Brad thoughts?

Unknown Speaker  
Yeah, I do find the apocalyptic and alarmist tone, just exhausting, because I've been a huge opponent of this massive spending push that they're pursuing of these multi-trillion tax hikes. But I will sit here and tell you that if all of it passed, the US would not fall apart, our economy would suffer, but it would not collapse. And it wouldn't be disaster. It democrats in particular, for some reason, seem incapable of talking about policy disagreements, or people that disagree with them without just painting these worst case scenarios. So Joe Biden, who we were told was going to be president unity, and norms and civility. First, he's just been gaslighting us. He's been looking the American people in the eye and lying to them and saying that we're going to spend trillions of dollars, but it costs $0. It's like 1984, like war is peace. Slavery is freedom. And 3.5 trillion is 0 trillion. I mean, it's

Brian  
scary in the beginning of whose lines in any way was one of the points made up and that the rules are made up, the points don't matter. That's right. The points are like, and then you give it as little spiel, because that's literally what it is Brad.

Unknown Speaker  
Yeah. But then he went on and said this quote that you just mentioned, the whole thing about being complicit. And he's saying that if you oppose this 4.5 trillion agenda, you are complicit in America's decline. I just think that's a very drastic and unfortunate way to talk about good faith policy disagreements. But if anything, right Biden's infrastructure plan, the 1.2 trillion transportation infrastructure bill and analysis from Ivy League researchers at the Wharton School of Business, downloader would actually not lead to more jobs, not lead to higher wages, and not lead to economic growth. So he wants to spend trillions for basically zero return on investment. And in doing so he wants to raise our corporate tax rate so that we would have the third highest corporate tax rate of any developed country in the world, putting us at an enormous economic disadvantage is that bad businesses will go to other places. And yet he says that we're the ones complicit in America's decline. I don't want to talk like that. But if we're going to Joe, it's not us who should be worried about that label.

Brian  
I mean, Brad, come on, we can just go ahead and print, print mint, a $1 trillion, platinum coin, and then poof, all the problems are solved. Duh.

Unknown Speaker  
It's all. So I, we Yeah, we should go into this topic. But

Brian  
my, my skin crawl is just like, because that's, that's actually a solution that's being presented. And like, you say it like that. I'm sorry, like, you say it like that. And it sounds so stupid. I said to my wife, I said this out loud. I said, they're gonna print the coin. She laughed. And then I showed her the article, she goes, Oh, my God, you're being serious. I was like, Yes. She's like that. How does this work? I'm like, exactly it. No, it doesn't. Yeah, dig into the policy. What is their proposal? Well,

Unknown Speaker  
the funny thing is, Brian, it's this crazy idea. But it's not impossible. It's not implausible that they could actually do it. Yeah, basically, the idea is that they they're running up against a debt limit right now. So the US unless Congress, Republicans and Democrats can agree to raise the debt limit, in theory, this is never gonna happen. They're going to strike a deal. But in theory, the US could default on its debt, which would be really catastrophic for our economy. Nobody wants that to happen, trust me. But one work around that they're trying to that some people are pushing, including members of Congress. Like, I think it was Rashida to leave, but some of the squad members support hashtag mint the coin. It's an online movement, and they're calling on basically the federal government to mint a coin, assign it a value of $1 trillion deposited in the Federal Reserve's accounts, and then use that to fund the government in lieu of additional debt. But then have the Fed offset it? Basically, it's a very bizarre theoretical way you could get around the debt limit and still fund the government without having to default.

Brian  
It is basically an IOU I mean, is that fair to say they're basically turning this coin into a proverbial future IOU that they will kind of pay back once that value can be acquired, no. So what they'll do is they would create this one. That's why that's why you're on the show, by the way, Brad, because I was wrong, just so well,

Unknown Speaker  
it's just, it's sort of actually indistinguishable from taking out a trillion dollars more in debt in the end, because what they would do is take out the 1 trillion coin, mint it, put it in their accounts, and therefore draw from it and spend on it. But then the Fed would sell treasuries to take an exact equivalent amount out of the private economy. So what they would do is like some people are like worried understandably, that printing a 1 trillion coin would cause inflation, but it actually would not because of the way that they're talking about this proposal is that they're going to print a trillion dollar coin, use it to fund the government, but then take a trillion dollars out through the federal reserve of the private economy. So if they do that, then there's no inflation shock. But then it's literally the same as if you just spent a trillion dollars anyway. So it's just a technical work around from the debt limit. That's probably illegal, according to some monetary experts. But they do disagree about this. And also, the other big thing is that then the spending power starts to lie with the Fed and the Treasury, unelected bureaucrats rather than our elected officials. And that's a real perversion of our constitutional order, because we can hold our members of Congress accountable, at least in theory, but we can't hold the Fed people are the people that the Treasury Department accountable for how many trillion dollar coins they meant. I mean, it's just a pretty alarming vision of government to have it go down that route.

Brian  
Fun, fun stuff. And then Janet Yellen wants to go ahead and keep an eye on your bank account. $600 plus all these great things coming from the Biden administration. Thank you. Thank you. No mean tweets. I'm so goodness, yes, super moderate. Really, really super duper moderate. Bernie Sanders is singing his praises super duper moderate. God, this is just this is like a nightmare. No, I'm teasing. Because, I mean, it is insanity to hear this proposal laid out because it is it's it's Charlie from always sunny with the big board behind them. They were all the lines drawn together, because that's how you have to make this accounting work. But it literally is just exactly to your point. It's just it's, it's just doing the trillion dollars.

Unknown Speaker  
But Brian way, it's probably not going to happen. I will say that. Okay, good. It's a lot of talk in progressive, like wanke circles. It's a huge online movement. But from what I've heard, I think Jen Misaki, the White House press secretary has been asked about it and shot the idea down. I know Janet Yellen, the treasury secretary and former Fed chair, she's in the Biden administration, she was asked about it, she shot the idea down. So while it's disturbing that the progressive movement is pushing an idea like this, we can rest assured that at least in the very short term, it's not going to happen. I don't think I would say, it's pretty unlikely.

Brian  
Let's hope uh, how about this, let's go for the last 10 minutes or so I want to make sure we focus on this insanity. That is the $3.5 trillion spending bill. Um, and I'm just I kind of think we're numb at this point to the idea of how much money $3.5 trillion is, um, it just seems like fun money. It doesn't seem real, because it kind of isn't. But Brad, you wrote an article, because right now, obviously, Nancy Pelosi and the democrats are fighting back. They're saying we can't cut anything from this bill, because it's super important. Everything is super, duper important. And you say I disagree. And you wrote an article overhead fee, which actually it goes ahead and lists off four specific areas that Nancy Pelosi could start, Brad, what's number one area that Nancy Pelosi can cut from this $3.5 trillion spending monstrosity?

Unknown Speaker  
Well, I'm glad you mentioned about the real cost because that doesn't get talked about enough for context. Like if I just say 3.5 trillion, what does that mean to most people that's beyond our comprehension. What that means, though, to put it in context is $24,400 per federal taxpayer in expenditure, a lot of money. The other thing that you can think of is you can compare it and 3.5 trillion is significantly more than the inflation adjusted costs of FDR his new deal. So we are talking about an insane sum. That's mostly going to what I would honestly call green new deal like climate change schemes and expansions of the welfare state. So there's so many things in here I rolled my eyes so hard that comment that Nancy Pelosi made about, what could we possibly cut? I'm like, well, Nancy, here are a few things. And this is just scratching the surface. But for example, they have Obamacare subsidies in there, that would go to very affluent Americans, you would get 10s of 1000s of dollars in health care subsidies, because this would extend the subsidies and also eliminate the income caps. Even if your family's earning up to $400,000, you're still gonna get 1000s of dollars in taxpayer subsidies. Why don't we start by cutting billions out with that, Nancy?

Brian  
I mean, that makes sense. But then, I mean, that would require Nancy Pelosi to go ahead and actually lead. Number two, Brad, you went ahead, we talked about this back, whoo, what a year ago, maybe when we're talking about canceling student debt. And that's, of course, tossed in here in a roundabout way. And that's giving people free community college $300 billion of taxpayer money bread.

Unknown Speaker  
Yeah, I'm pretty against this one as well. Because one thing that people don't seem to understand, I'm actually very pro community college, I encourage people to go to community college for two years, you'll you won't have to take any debt, because that's the thing. It's very inexpensive. It costs about a few $1,000 in tuition per semester, in most places, before any scholarships or existing aid. So you can pay your way through community college, working a minimum wage job, and then maybe go to a state university to finish your bachelor's and avoid a lot of the debt that people are drowning in, and they want big daddy government to come take away from them. But in this case, they just want to make Community College free for all. And there's no such thing as free. So it would cost taxpayers at least 100 billion, which is a huge sum of money. And I say we get rid of that, because like I said, it's already affordable, it's plenty affordable. And two, the biggest problem facing community colleges right now is low graduation rates and low academic outcomes. And there's been a lot of research into this. But when you have students that don't have skin in the game, they financially write their own loans, their own money, their own involvement. If they're just on their their parents money, or they're just on the government's money, they don't do as well in school, they're not as dedicated. So that's another reason I feel like that would really exacerbate existing problems in our community college system. It was just free, you'd have way more people probably signing up. But even fewer graduating and actually finishing through and getting good grades and going on to do something with it. So I think it's a terrible investment of taxpayer resources, and a very easy area to just scrap some room out of this massive budget bill. He called

Brian  
this big guy here, the green New Deal light, which I thought was was very clever, because that's exactly what I was thinking to. And I was reading his one provision about the massive subsidies here for electric vehicles, and quote unquote, green energy companies, which you so perfectly pointed out, Brad, that this is nothing more than just an overwhelming support of your already rich Americans who have investments in these quote unquote, green alternative forms of energy companies.

Unknown Speaker  
Yeah, let me just ask you a question. Brian. Have you ever seen a poor person driving a Tesla?

Brian  
Like, what, six a day negative?

Unknown Speaker  
Right? I mean, think about for a moment who drives electric cars, and what kind of companies create electric cars? The answer is very wealthy people and very liberal groups of people. These are the dead, the Democrats, true constituencies. They are corporatist crony capitalists, they want to funnel huge amounts of taxpayer money to these corporations through these subsidies and to these favored groups of high income earning people because that's their agenda. And they can say it's about climate change. Listen, I believe in climate change, I believe it's a real problem, I do think we should look for ways to reduce our carbon emissions. In particular, nucular energy is extremely promising and needs to be deregulated. But this would make no difference. I mean, the Cato Institute has done a lot of research on this, but the US in terms of global carbon emissions, US passenger vehicles account for about 2%. So if you stopped every car on the road, we never drove anything. Again, you would barely make a single dent in the trajectory of global warming as it's anticipated in the coming decades and century. So it wouldn't make a difference. And now just imagine a small tech or a hugely expensive tax credit scheme that would have maybe a small impact on our carbon emissions, but like not even come close to completely eliminating that 2% and the 2% is already a tiny amount of the global problem. So it's like it's not gonna make any noticeable difference, but it will cost half a trillion dollars or something like that in taxpayer money that's going to these companies for subsidies and it is a really good example of how the democrats talk a big talk about being progressive and standing for the working class, but they so often use power when they get it to funnel money to well off and well educated and richer constituencies and voters and then politically favored companies.

Brian  
Well, we see how great the government is managing everything we've talked about today. So let's go ahead and talk about number four, where they're trying to go ahead and manage some more and that's in our healthcare, of course, and Brad, you go ahead and you outline they're trying to just blow up Medicare, right now it's set to hit insolvency in five years or so. But they say, Hey, we're just gonna go ahead and I guess, you know, pump it full of dollars, and that's gonna save it,

Unknown Speaker  
right? Yeah, I just can't even imagine this logic, like, I feel like a toddler with a piggy bank understands this better. with Medicare, the government health care program for elderly people, it is already going to hit insolvency in just a few years. They're like, you know what, let's slap a bunch more expansions into that bad boy, what could go wrong. So they want to push millions more people off of private insurance and onto government insurance by lowering the age of eligibility for Medicare by expanding it to provide dental and vision and hearing coverage. And all these other ways of expanding this program, though, cause billions of dollars and a lot of these people. So I guess I'm agenzia I have my share of disagreements and resentments for baby boomers, and maybe this will come through a little bit here. But these elderly people are much wealthier than young people in middle age, people on average, much wealthier, yet now we're going to be taxed more and have more of our future borrowed away to pay for their like glasses and their supplemental health care. I mean, even if the budget already wasn't bursting at the seams, this still wouldn't make sense as a matter of redistribution or policy.

Brian  
Brad, we could go on and on man, but unfortunately, we're already at time. But I think the the way we could put the bow on this episode is that it requires us to have this conversation because your average person, we've said this once will say it again. They're just they're not plugged in like this. They're not reading the articles like we I mean, I say articles, your average person doesn't have time to devote to looking at the news and trying to get like the actual news versus the sensationalism. factor that into actually reading these these Gosh, darn bills, and you take the time to do this. And then we have you on the show, we try to break it down. So your average person now I can try to understand it, but then can better communicate to people that they see in their their circle. So that's why we do what we do. And I got to thank you, man, because this is really where we're gonna win is just showing how insane the hysteria has become. And when you're able to raise up the outcomes, that didn't happen, right, because of the cries that Oh, my gosh, net neutrality, you know, Elizabeth Warren, we're all gonna die. You want people to die. That was the argument we heard at the beginning of COVID. This is why we have to make sure that we're not only being consistent in making sure that we're answering the questions that people are asking. But we're being consistent and making sure that we're staying true to what we actually believe. Because this is what people call out on the BS. They see through the hypocritical, you know, contradictions, they see it and it's, it's time for us to stop playing defense. Did you get the chance, by the way really quick to watch the ben shapiro on Experian debate. Yeah, I did. I really enjoyed it. I did too. And she she shared something at the end of the debate on Twitter, and it came down to the left having to stand up and be more confident in their ideas and that she believes that they can win more people over by speaking to more people. And I just like I threw my hands in the air and I'm like, that is what we have been trying to do here for the Liberty movement because that is what works. Just sitting in your little group think bubbles, and hive mind talking about how great you are and how right you are doesn't actually accomplish anything, if anything. It isolates us from the rest of the real world. So having stories like this that take these sometimes very confusing, very hard to explain and sometimes very complex issues, breaking it down and making it so your average person can take away not only the the meat of the information they need to understand but also how to convey it. Brad, thank you my friend, folks, please do me a favor, go ahead and support our good friend Brad Palumbo. He has an amazing podcast breaking boundaries a proud sponsor here on The Brian Nichols Show. Also he does a lot of amazing work over at fi and at Washington Examiner Brad what is on the agenda for Brad Palumbo going forward?

Unknown Speaker  
Make sure you're also following my YouTube channel. I'm uploading a lot of videos there. All the podcasts are there in the video version. You can go find Brian's ugly mug if you scroll back far enough in that Brad Come on. Yeah, they don't want they probably don't want to do that. But just search Brad Palumbo p o LUMBO. To check out my YouTube channel where I do break down videos, reaction videos, long form podcasts with people like Rand Paul. So definitely check that out.

Brian  
Brad Palumbo as always you're busy my friend. And you're doing great work I know you were over on the young turks yourself more recently the young turks right you did a debate debate or not really debate just more of a friendly? Did bait discussion

Unknown Speaker  
debate? Yeah, they had a debate.

Brian  
Yeah, it was those were good. outtakes there. So yeah, folks, make sure you go ahead and follow Brad over on YouTube. But with that being said, Brad Palumbo As always, thanks for joining The Brian Nichols Show. Thanks, man. Trust the experts. We're all in this together. If it saves one life, raise your hand if you've heard any of those tiresome phrases over the past year and a half. I know my hand is firmly raised millions of people across dozens of industries are labeled on essential and forced the lockdown with livelihoods and futures crushed in an instant and as government has continued to expand its power and leverage fear to turn neighbor against neighbor a group of filmmakers have taken a stand and are determined to help set the record straight on the importance of following the actual science of the pandemic follow the science on lockdowns in Liberty from the sound mind creative group is a brand new docu series highlighting the stories of those negatively impacted over the past year and a half by ineffective government policies enacted in the name of following the science with noted experts like Nick Hudson from panda the pandemic data analytics organization healthcare policy advisors like Scott Atlas and telling stories of business owners families and just your average everyday person harmed by these government mandates follow the science on lock downs and liberty is giving us a chance to make sure the true stories of the pandemic are told so please help us at The Brian Nichols Show in supporting the sound mind creative group with noted figures in the Liberty movement like Dr. Tom Woods donating 1000s of their own dollars to this project. You know just how important this project is. So head The Brian Nichols show.com forward slash follow the science to donate and catch their brand new trailer to the docu series one more time. That's Brian Nichols. show.com for slash follow the science. Alrighty folks, that's gonna wrap up our conversation with Brad Palumbo. Thank you, Brad, as always, for joining the program and bringing your insight here to our amazing community at The Brian Nichols Show. Folks, if you enjoy the episode or you got some value from the show, please do me a solid and go ahead and share today's episode. And of course when you do make sure you go ahead and give Brad a tag and also give yours truly tag as well at B. Nichols Liberty coming up tomorrow, Saturday, we have our solo shorts with one of our returning guests. And it's going to be a conversation with a one on one you and Eric brachii from young Americans for liberty and Eric has a bone to pick with people picking on millennials. So if you have not had the chance to hit that subscribe button so you're not missing. Yes. All seven of our episodes here of The Brian Nichols Show Sunday through Saturday. So with that being said, folks, it's Brian Nichols signing off. You're on to The Brian Nichols Show for brand Palumbo. We'll see you tomorrow. Thanks for listening to The Brian Nichols Show. Find more episodes at The Brian Nichols show.com if you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to subscribe. Want to help us reach more people? Give the show a five star review and tell your friends to subscribe to find us at Brian Nichols show.com and download the show on Apple podcast, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow me on social media at V. Nichols liberty and consider donating to the show at The Brian Nichols show.com forward slash support. The Brian Nichols Show is supported by viewers like you. Thank you to our patrons Darryl Smith, Maura Stanley, Mike olema, Michel Mankiewicz, Cody John's friend Acosta and the we're libertarians network. audio production for The Brian Nichols Show is brought to you by DB podcast audio Learn more by emailing inquiries to Wm at dB pod audio.com

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GetHedge makes it simple to get paid in crypto by automatically converting your pay into Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum.

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June 16, 2022

525: Messaging Matters - Why Libertarians Have Continued to Lose the …

Facts don't care about your feelings? I mean, sure, facts don't care about your feelings, but feelings sell. And that's where we're losing the battle. It's the battle on actually appealing to people's feelings, and appealing to people's emotions

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July 21, 2021

285: Freedom is Nature! -with Dr. Adrian Bejan

Freedom makes sense because not freedom is not only nature... freedom is science!

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May 19, 2023

726: Trump's Achilles' Heel - Will Trump's Pandemic Handling Make or …

@KDCodyTN Returns to discuss how Trump's pandemic handling could make or break his 2024 prospects

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July 14, 2022

545: The Alpha Mission - A New Vision of Black Wall Streets Across th…

How the "JUST DO BUSINESS" approach is the pathway for ending the generational poverty of black communities across the country, by proving that the Free Enterprise System works for everyone.

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May 10, 2022

499: Capitalizing on the Parallel Economy & Defeating Wokeness (with …

There is a whole separate economy emerging for the people that are just tired of the wokeness. And they just want a break.

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Feb. 22, 2022

447: Economics For Business (with Hunter Hastings)

Giving business owners and entrepreneurs the Austrian economic tools, intelligence, and community to win in today's marketplace.

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May 5, 2021

241: To Sell Freedom, Tell Better Stories -with Matt Kibbe

How can telling better stories help #SellLiberty? Matt Kibbe returns to the program to show how storytelling is a crucial tool in the toolbelt in helping illustrate our ideas and our solutions to a market of non-libertarians who are looking …

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Jan. 3, 2022

424: Gifting the Opportunity of Being Wrong (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can giving someone the opportunity to be wrong help us win more deals?

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Nov. 9, 2021

376: Trigger Event Selling (with Craig Elias)

Harnessing the trigger events that turn prospects into customers.

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Oct. 14, 2022

606: How Can Sales Strategies Help Push Musicians & Artists to the Ne…

On today's episode, I'm over on Chis Goyzueta's podcast, "Making it with Chris G", where I'm helping explain how sales strategies can help musicians and artists take their craft to the next level.

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Oct. 31, 2022

614: Do We Need to Declare a Pandemic Amnesty?

Emily, who forced her kids to mask while hiking OUTSIDE now says we need to forgive one another for what we did and said when we were "in the dark about COVID". Today, I outline why my answer to her …

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March 21, 2023

706: Big Changes Coming to The Brian Nichols Show!

Big Changes & Exciting News - The Brian Nichols Show's Revamp!

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March 13, 2023

700: Bringing Calvin Coolidge Back to Life with AI

@AP4Liberty & @SteffiP4Liberty Unveiling the Making of 'Calvin the Coolest President

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March 3, 2023

694: House on FIRE- America's Dark Future & The Power of Narrative

House on Fire: @mattjbatt's Cautionary Tale for America's Dark Future

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Aug. 25, 2021

304: Helping People Buy School Choice -with Corey DeAngelis

Selling is half the battle... helping people buy is where we win!

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Feb. 22, 2023

687: The COVID Mask Delusion - Revealing the MYTHS Surrounding Mask M…

Unveiling the TRUTH behind the COVID mask delusion

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Oct. 3, 2022

597: Don't Argue with Donkeys - (Even When they Say the Grass is Blue…

This week, we're going to explore this question and more as I take you through the old tale of why you should never argue with a donkey, no matter what color it claims its grass is. And how does this …

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Sept. 9, 2021

317: Becoming the Trusted Advisor (feat. Brian Nichols)

How can using expert insights help you become your prospect's go-to trusted advisor?

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Nov. 21, 2022

628: Can We Sell More Liberty By Saying Less?

Want to sell more? Then try saying less. Sounds counterintuitive, I know. But it’s true. In fact, many of the most successful consumer brands and political organizations in the world do just that—and it works for them. So, how can …

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Dec. 19, 2022

646: How to Make Compelling Arguments that Win Over Voters? Expert Ti…

Discover the Secrets of Making Compelling Arguments and Persuading Others with VA Delegate Nick Freitas

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March 3, 2022

454: What's the DNA of a Top Sales Pro? (with Tim Wackel)

How do the top sales pros get to where they are? Hard work? DNA? A little of both?

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Jan. 13, 2023

659: A Beginner's Guide to Selling Freedom with a Smile

Learn how to effectively explain libertarianism to your friends and family by using sales and marketing strategies on this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Feb. 1, 2023

672: The TRUTH Behind MrBeast Helping 1,000 Blind People See For The …

The Good, the Bad, and the Generous: @MrBeast Under Fire

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Jan. 9, 2023

655: Standing Up for Small Business - The Inspiring Story of Beloved …

Small Businesses Matter: One Owner's Inspiring Journey of Resistance and Persistence

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Dec. 13, 2021

406: The Human Element (feat. Brian Nichols)

Serving Your Clients By Being Uniquely You & By Bringing The Human Touch

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Dec. 15, 2021

407: How to Build a "Dream Team" -with Dane Espegard

How can dreaming big and focusing on bettering the individual help us build phenomenal teams?

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March 16, 2022

462: Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other (with Cor…

Talking about difficult topics doesn't have to be as bad as we think.

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Nov. 30, 2022

633: 5 Ways to INSTANTLY Improve Your Persuasion & Communication Skil…

Persuasion is a crucial skill for anyone in business—whether you're convincing your boss to give you a raise or trying to close a client on the phone. But it's not as easy as it sounds. In fact, some people spend …

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March 27, 2021

BONUS: The Ugly Truth About the Lockdowns (Time to Reopen Society) -w…

The data, facts, and realities of COVID were far away from what the media and public health institutions were presenting to the world at the advent of the pandemic. And while the controlling narrative was that of lockdowns and fear …

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Jan. 6, 2023

654: How to WIN Your Local Election - FREE EBOOK SNEAK PEEK!

Win Your Local Election: Tips and Strategies from Our Free Ebook

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March 24, 2022

468: Upending Outdated Approaches to Medical Research & Enabling Univ…

Healthcare access should not be limited to the wealthy, the insured, or the geographically well located. Healing is for everyone.

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Nov. 11, 2022

622: Can Libertarianism Help Save the WORLD?!

On today's episode, I present a series of reasons why libertarianism offers some brilliant solutions to many of the world's problems. We'll talk about 5 ways in which libertarianism can save humanity.

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Oct. 18, 2022

608: Eternal Spring - The Falun Gong's Fight Against Communist Chines…

Today, we discuss the Falun Gong's fight against Chinese Communist Party propaganda and persecution, as we dig into the story of a group of heroes who sought to highjack the CCP corporate television broadcasts in 2002.

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Oct. 11, 2022

603: Changing Hearts, Minds, & Laws to Build a Freer Society

Market-based solutions that create change, and how they're working to make people aware of the power they have to change their government.

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March 16, 2022

461: NFL Extravaganza: BuyTheBroncos DOA! (with Sean O'Brien)

The Denver Broncos are officially up for sale, and a group of cryptocurrency enthusiasts are planning on putting their hat in the ring!

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Sept. 20, 2022

588: Good People Bring Out the Good in People - The Importance of Com…

I've known Remso for about a number of years and have been thoroughly impressed with his ability to connect with others and create meaningful relationships with them. This quality is what drove him to start Club Memos—a group dedicated to …

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March 25, 2022

469: Why This Chinese Immigrant Fears the United States is on a Path …

“I fear the country I love is becoming like the country I left.”

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May 3, 2021

240: The Unified Theory of Scare Stories -with Dr. Patrick Moore

What are the two emotions that drive buyers into action? Love and...? Fear. Knowing that, how is fear being using to sell us on massive government policies with price tags ranging from the billions and even trillions of dollars. Dr. …

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March 29, 2022

471: You Can Do It! Spread Positivity... Recklessly! (feat. Brian Nic…

How can changing your outlook help your mental health AND your career prospects!?

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April 4, 2022

473: Mastering the Upsell (with Victor Antonio)

The fastest way to revenue growth is not finding new business - it's upselling to your existing customer base!

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June 11, 2021

262: Imagine A World Without Veteran Suicide -with Wyly Gray from Vet…

How can a plant known as the "vine of the dead" help heal instead of simply treating symptoms in the living?

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April 15, 2022

482: Why Do the Elites HATE Elon Musk So Much!? (with Hannah Cox & Br…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Hannah Cox and Brad Polumbo to discuss Elon Musk potentially buying Twitter, and why the elites have been reacting like it's "the end of the world". "I just I …

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April 27, 2022

490: Building a Story Brand and Using the Right Strategies (with Morg…

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Morgan Bonwell (Founder, Right Strategies) to discuss the importance of building a storybrand to help candidates and campaigns effectively meet their constituents wh...

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July 28, 2021

289: The Future of Nuclear Energy -with Mark Schneider

How is nuclear energy a solution to climate change, energy independence, and planetary prosperity?

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May 2, 2022

493: Can't Sell, Won't Sell - Advertising, Politics, & Culture Wars (…

Why adland has stopped selling and started saving the world.

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May 5, 2022

496: Tolerance vs. Acceptance & Setting Narratives vs. Responding to …

Tolerance isn't blind acceptance. Nor is it tacit acceptance.

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May 6, 2022

497: Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom! (with Dr. Patri…

Returning to The Brian Nichols Show today is Dr. Patrick Moore (Author, "Fake Invisible Catastrophes and Threats of Doom") to discuss how most of the scare stories in the media today are based on things that are invisible, li...

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May 9, 2022

498: How to Talk About Roe v. Wade /Abortion without Tempers Flaring …

The conversation towards abortion/Roe v. Wade has always been a heated discussion... but does it have to be that way?

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May 11, 2022

500: 5 of My Favorite Episodes From Over the Past 500 Shows (feat. Br…

After 4 and 1/2 years, we've hit an incredible milestone at The Brian Nichols Show. Not only have we hit the top 1.5% of podcasts globally , but we have just reached our 500th episode! Today, I'm sharing 5 of …

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May 17, 2022

504: How Has Inflation Impacted Small Business? (with David Belman)

Inflation has been felt at the grocery store, at the gas pump, at the car dealership, traveling.... okay, pretty much everywhere. And yes, that means that the home building industry has been hit just as hard. How hard has it …

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Aug. 18, 2021

300: The Undefeated Marketing System -with Phillip Stutts

How to grow your business and build your audience using the secret formula that elects presidents.

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Oct. 29, 2021

365: How Do You Ask Great Questions?! -with Tim Wackel

Asking great questions. It is both a science AND an art.

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Nov. 8, 2021

375: Being Courageous in the Name of Freedom & Truth (Feat. Dr. Adria…

"The word freedom is very important, because it's not discussed freely and openly and courageously in academia."

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June 7, 2022

518: How Is this Old-School Retro Gamer Enhancing the Sales Experienc…

When people are best friends with other people, they usually stay at a company.

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July 17, 2023

748: Grassroots Efforts & Local Elections - Establishing Trust with V…

Discover Joshua Toms' journey from socialist to a Libertarian City Council candidate, as he shares insights on wealth disparity, social issues, and the impact of local politics in Lebanon, Ohio,

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July 15, 2023

747: Decoding the Path to Victory - 2024 Election Insights for Trump,…

@rkmcshane discuss the path to victory for top GOP & DNC candidates, shedding light on campaign strategies, key issues, and the challenges faced in the ever-evolving political landscape.

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Sept. 29, 2021

335: You're Selling Change! -with Victor Antonio

Stop overthinking the sales process... remember that you're selling change!

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April 10, 2023

711: Do You Know What's REALLY in Your Cannabis Products? 🌿

CEO Brian Fitzpatrick of @GetInQredible discusses how his company is using blockchain and third-party verification to ensure safe, quality CBD products in the cannabis industry.

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Feb. 9, 2023

678: How to Build Trust (Works EVERY SINGLE Time)

Discover the key to success in leadership with trust expert Darryl Stickel on the importance of trust in organizations and society

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Jan. 30, 2023

670: The COVID Conspiracy - UNMASKED

@NickHudsonCT unmasks the TRUTH behind the COVID-19 pandemic and its political connections in this episode of The Brian Nichols Show

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Dec. 3, 2021

396: Cutting Through the Clutter -with Art Sobczak

"The only way to cut through the clutter is to have a message that is going to resonate with the prospect and what's going on in their world, right at that very moment."

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Nov. 2, 2022

616: GOP vs. LP? - Are We Winning Hearts & Minds, Winning Elections, …

Are we winning hearts and minds, winning elections, or both? On today's episode, I'm joined by Kenny Cody and Jeremy Todd to talk about Blake Masters recently receiving the endorsement of Libertarian US Senate candidate, Marc Victor, and the implications …

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Oct. 21, 2022

611: Fighting for What Matters - Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In f…

On today's episode, I'm joined once again by Kyle Sefcik, Unaffiliated Write-In for Governor of Maryland!

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Sept. 23, 2022

591: To Sell Freedom, Listen More

On today's episode, we're going back to January 2021, when I joined Matt Kibbe on his program, Kibbe on Liberty.

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Jan. 1, 2022

423: 2021's TOP 3 STORIES OF THE YEAR (Crossover episode with Eric Br…

Eric Brakey and Brian Nichols break down the top stories of 2021!

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Dec. 27, 2021

419: Let's Talk Omicron -with Dr. Eric Larson

Mass hysteria and weaponized hypochondria have no place in healthcare.

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Sept. 12, 2022

582: Call Scripting 101 - Proven Call Scripting Tips to Help you DOMI…

Today, I'll also be sharing some of my own personal call scripts that have worked for me and will give you some tips on how to create a great script that will help you in your day-to-day sales activities.

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Sept. 6, 2022

578: The Danger of "DO SOMETHING!" Politics

Do you ever feel like your government is making decisions without really knowing what it's doing? On today's episode, Rodgir and I discuss the danger of "do something" politics and how this type of thinking can lead to bad policy …

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July 18, 2022

547: HERO 22-Year-Old Ends Mass-Shooting - How a Good Guy with a Gun …

When a madman with a rifle started shooting at an Indiana mall this past weekend, a good guy with a gun stopped him—and saved countless lives.

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Feb. 21, 2022

446: Sell Different! (with Lee Salz)

How can selling different help you win more business?

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Nov. 26, 2021

391: The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Closing More Business (feat. …

Brian Nichols: "Why why is it so hard to close business? Because we make it harder than it actually has to be." Check out today's special solo episode where we dig into how to adapt with the changes, plus helping …

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Aug. 24, 2022

569: Never Fly Solo & The 7 Wingman Principles

On today's episode, I'm joined by Lt. Col Waldo Waldman to talk about leading with courage, building trusting partnerships, and reaching new heights in business.

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July 21, 2023

749: Rethinking the College Experience - Student Loan Forgiveness & t…

@JP_Kirby explores the alarming decline of confidence in American higher education, discussing the impact of student loan forgiveness, indoctrination on campuses, and the importance of empowering students to reclaim their freedoms and make informed choices for a brighter future.

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July 28, 2023

751: Bitcoin - The Future of Money in a Digital World!?

@adamobrien_ joins to discuss the world of Bitcoin, exploring its potential future in the cryptocurrency industry, the importance of autonomous banking, and the risks and rewards of decentralized finance.

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Aug. 8, 2023

756: Winning Hearts & Votes - The Power of Persuasion in Political Ca…

@libertywoody unveils innovative tactics for flipping political landscapes, leveraging sales and marketing approaches to connect with voters, and dismantling traditional strongholds.

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Aug. 16, 2023

759: Cold Calling Mastery with The SDR Whisperer - Prospecting SECRET…

Former pastor turned sales pro Jacob Tacher reveals the transferrable skills of questioning, listening, storytelling, and relationship-building he honed in ministry to become an expert in the art of cold calling and sales prospecting.

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Sept. 3, 2023

764: The Political Marketing Playbook - The Ultimate Guide to Politic…

Robert Lee discusses why candidates need to connect with people's issues and provide valuable solutions without anger, discussing the secrets behind successful political marketing campaigns and the importance of connecting with voters on a personal level.

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Sept. 8, 2023

766: Your Potential UNLOCKED - The NFL Exec's Secrets to Playing Offe…

Former NFL executive @PaulEpsteinLA reveals his strategies for playing offense in business and life, overcoming adversity, making fast confident decisions, and building unshakeable confidence by consistently acting on your values.

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Sept. 28, 2023

772: The Creativity CRISIS - Chad Stewart on Igniting Creativity & Pr…

Chad Stewart discusses how schools are killing creativity in kids and solutions like homeschooling to nurture imagination and empower the next generation.

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Oct. 13, 2023

776: Alone No More - How the WhiteFlag App is Rewriting the Rules on …

@RealSpikeCohen and @whiteflagapp founder @Jonny_McCoy have a raw, inspiring discussion about embracing peer support and human connection to transform mental health and save lives.

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Dec. 2, 2023

788: Common Ground for Uncommon Times - How to Break Bread Without Br…

Brian Nichols & @Jtodd601 expose the conversational pitfalls sabotaging holiday political talks and detail tactics to foster genuine dialogue on charged issues.

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Dec. 22, 2023

794: Selling Below the Surface - Navigating Hidden Buying Motivators …

Host Brian Nichols and guest Karl Becker discuss transforming sales through embracing the powerful human truths and motivations lying below the surface that typical tactics never uncover.

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Dec. 28, 2023

796: Is Our Food System Failing Us?

After overcoming her own health crisis, Sonia Gomez is on a mission to transform our broken food system by empowering families to take control of their health and build self-reliance through homesteading.

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Feb. 7, 2024

808: Bill Maher EXPOSED as FAKE "Libertarian"

Biden's reckless spending fuels historic inflation that crushes families, while Bill Maher's fake libertarian virtue signaling is exposed by Patrick Bet-David's principled consistency.

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Feb. 12, 2024

810: Charged $23K Tax to Build on My Own Land?!

A retiree fights an extortionate $23,000 California home-building fee all the way to the Supreme Court to defend property rights and rein in a dystopian system allowing unchecked legislative power grabs that drive up housing prices.

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Feb. 15, 2024

811: The Kitchen Table Strategy - Changing Minds Where It Matters Most

Amid despairing predictions, Brian makes an impassioned case that ordinary citizens reclaiming active empowerment through local community renewal centered on timeless truths, not partisan politics, can rescue the fraying American fabric.

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March 9, 2024

819: Laughter vs. Lunacy - Redefining Extremism in the Age of Woke Cu…

In this groundbreaking episode, recorded during Amp America's first-ever Twitter/X Spaces, Brian Nichols and "The eXtremist Files" producer Matt Edwards explore the power of satire in challenging extreme political narratives, revealing how humor can be a potent tool for exposing …

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March 14, 2024

822: The School Choice REVOLUTION - Parental Power in a New Era of Ed…

@mattfrendewey shares how the closure of a failed micro school in West Virginia demonstrates the true power and importance of school choice in holding educators accountable and empowering parents to make the best decisions for their children's education.

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March 21, 2024

824: Rewrite Your Sales Story - Remove Resistance, Embrace Success, &…

Embrace your authentic leadership voice, harness the power of storytelling, and rewrite your sales mindset to scale your business while staying true to your values, as shared by Justin Janowski, founder of Faith 2 Influence, in this insightful conversation with …

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March 28, 2024

827: The TSA of the Internet - Why Online ID Requirements WON'T WORK

@CarlSzabo explores the unintended consequences of government overreach in the digital realm, emphasizing the importance of parental responsibility and targeted solutions in protecting children online while preserving privacy and free speech rights for all Americans.

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April 5, 2024

831: Why Culture Trumps Politics - How is Laughter is Sparking a Libe…

@mkibbe explores how the liberty movement can harness the power of culture, comedy, and storytelling to create a compelling vision for a freer future, celebrating recent victories and supporting the unsung heroes who are fighting for freedom on the front …

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April 12, 2024

834: AI Apocalypse? - Navigating the End of Work as We Know It

AI expert @JoeGulesserian returns to explore the potential consequences of AI on democracy, employment, and society, warning of a dystopian future marked by mass unemployment, corporate-government collusion, and the erosion of individual freedom, while offering strategies for adapting and resisting …

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April 22, 2024

838: The Ozempic Era - Treating Symptoms vs. Addressing the Root Cause

Michael Pickens returns to share his insights on reprogramming your subconscious mind for success by setting clear goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and using powerful tools like affirmations and visual reminders to stay focused and motivated on your …

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April 26, 2024

840: "Be Curious, Not Judgmental!" - Ted Lasso & Mastering the Art of…

Rewire your brain for sales success by mastering the internal art of influence, living your values, and embracing curiosity to uncover your prospects' true needs and have your best year ever.

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May 3, 2024

843: The Dropout Millionaire - How Can Mentors Help You Uncover Billi…

Self-made multimillionaire @Thedropoutmm shares his inspiring journey and the invaluable lessons he learned while building a business empire without a college degree or startup capital, emphasizing the crucial role of perseverance, mentorship, and coachability in achieving entrepreneurial success against all …

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May 8, 2024

845: Ideology vs. Identity - Separating Beliefs from the Self

In this thought-provoking episode, Brian Nichols and host Randy Wilinski explore the art of engaging in productive, nuanced conversations amidst a polarized political landscape, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, good-faith discussions, and focusing on root causes to foster personal growth …

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May 17, 2024

849: Debunking the Myths About Homeschooling

@Homeschool_LLC shares how homeschooling empowers parents to provide a personalized, efficient, and creativity-fostering education that prepares children for an ever-changing future while strengthening family bonds.

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May 29, 2024

854: Why is the New Zealand Government Destroying Beehives?

Beekeeper Steven Brown reveals the shocking extent of government overreach in New Zealand, detailing how authorities destroyed $2 million worth of his beekeeping equipment and products, and then billed him for the destruction, highlighting the dire consequences of unchecked bureaucratic …

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June 7, 2024

858: The BIGGEST Mistake Libertarians Make in Politics

Brian Nichols explains why libertarians need to shift their focus from preaching to the choir to effectively selling their ideas to a broader audience by understanding and addressing the kitchen table issues that matter most to voters, rather than getting …

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June 10, 2024

859: Debunking MYTHS About School Choice and Funding

Halli Faulkner from @yes_everykid_f explores the transformative potential of school choice, discussing how empowering parents and breaking down traditional barriers to educational options can revolutionize the future of education in America.

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June 12, 2024

860: Why Your Paycheck is SMALLER Than it Should Be - The Tax Secret …

Tax expert @scottahodge reveals the shocking ways taxes secretly control our lives, driving up costs and stifling economic growth, and offers a compelling vision for a simpler, fairer tax system that could unleash prosperity and freedom for all.

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June 17, 2024

862: What Happens to Taxes if Trump or Biden Wins in 2024?

Steve Hayes explores the stark contrasts between Trump and Biden's tax plans, painting a vivid picture of America's economic future and the potential for a fairer, simpler tax system under the FairTax plan.

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June 24, 2024

865: How Progressive Policies Hurt the Poor

@BenjaminAyanian explains how progressive economic policies often harm society's most vulnerable by misdiagnosing problems and creating detrimental unintended consequences.

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June 26, 2024

866: Why Are Public Schools Getting More Money But Worse Results?

Explore why increased education funding isn't improving student outcomes, challenging listeners to reconsider how we structure and fund our schools to truly benefit teachers and students. Copy Retr

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June 28, 2024

867: Biden's Debate DISASTER | Will Bad Debate Cost Democrats the Ele…

The recent Trump-Biden debate exposed Biden's apparent cognitive decline and reinvigorated Trump's campaign, potentially reshaping the entire 2024 election landscape and throwing the Democratic Party into chaos.

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July 3, 2024

869: Border Crisis Explained | What Libertarians Get Wrong

Libertarians must confront the real-world complexities of the border crisis, abandoning mockery for empathy and offering practical solutions that balance principles with reality, or risk irrelevance in crucial policy debates.

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July 9, 2024

871: The Brain Science Behind Great Storytelling EXPLAINED

Expert storyteller Andrea Sampson reveals how to use emotional language, sensory details, and a five-step framework to craft compelling narratives that make complex ideas stick, build trust, and inspire positive change in business, media, and everyday life.

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July 12, 2024

873: Why Do People Trust Experts Without Thinking?

Brian explores the unsettling shift he's observed in many of his friends who have gone from questioning authority to blindly following government mandates and expert narratives, urging listeners to maintain critical thinking and value individual liberty in an increasingly compliant …

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July 26, 2024

879: How Politics is Changing for Young People | Week in Review

Millennials are reshaping American politics as they face unique economic challenges and demand fresh voices in leadership, while also grappling with unexpected issues like drug-affected marine life, highlighting the urgent need for younger generations to get involved and make their …

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Aug. 12, 2024

886: Is Your Money Safe? | 3 Money Moves to Make Before the Economy C…

Financial expert Joe Lombardi warns of economic disaster under a potential Harris presidency and reveals unconventional strategies to protect your wealth, regardless of who wins the 2025 election.

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Aug. 14, 2024

887: What Makes Things Cost What They Do? | EXPLAINED

Using a banana farmer's dilemma as a relatable example, this episode unravels the complex interplay of supply, demand, and pricing in a free market economy, revealing how these forces shape every business decision and consumer purchase in our daily lives.

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Aug. 20, 2024

889: Brain Glue | How to Make Ideas STICK

Glue your ideas to their brains: the sticky science of unforgettable communication.

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Sept. 2, 2024

895: Why Africa Needs Fossil Fuels to Fight Poverty | Climate Activis…

A Kenyan farmer challenges Western climate policies, arguing that fossil fuels are essential for Africa's development and poverty reduction, not a threat to be eliminated.

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Sept. 7, 2024

897: Why Pennsylvania Decides the 2024 Election | Week in Review

@BNicholsLiberty and @HeyRemso challenge conventional political wisdom, exposing the dire consequences of unchecked immigration, the critical role of Pennsylvania in the 2024 election, and the potential fallout of third-party voting, ultimately questioning whether America is on the brink of losing …

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Sept. 18, 2024

901: How to Save Money on Healthcare | SECRETS Hospitals Hide

@PeterGillooly from @twc_health shows how our healthcare system's perverse incentives are costing you money and potentially your health, and teaches how taking control through early intervention and medical autonomy could be your lifesaver in a world where hospitals and insurance …

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Sept. 20, 2024

902: How to Talk Politics Without Sounding Like a Nerd

Libertarians must shift from selling features to solving problems, ditching the "autistic approach" for emotional connections, to effectively communicate their ideas and win hearts and minds.

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Oct. 5, 2024

908: How to Make Money in Countries You've Never Heard Of | Expat Mon…

Rethink your approach to wealth and freedom by exploring unconventional strategies like offshore investing and international diversification, as traditional political activism and US-centric investing may no longer be enough to secure your financial future in an increasingly uncertain global economy.

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Oct. 18, 2024

913: Alcoholism Recovery & Dealing with PTSD | New Approaches for Vet…

A Marine veteran's raw journey from trauma to transformation reveals how questioning everything, embracing vulnerability, and exploring unconventional healing methods can lead to profound personal growth and self-discovery.

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Oct. 25, 2024

915: Why Government Wants to Control Social Media | THE HIDDEN TRUTH

As governments worldwide move to ban social media platforms and criminalize online speech - from Brazil's complete ban of X to UK police monitoring citizens' posts - this episode reveals how quickly digital freedom can vanish overnight and why America …

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Oct. 26, 2024

916: Why Libertarians Are Switching to Trump in 2024 | Week in Review

Popular libertarian voice Dave Smith's endorsement of Trump signals a larger shift in the liberty movement, as key figures like Rand Paul, Ron Paul, and Thomas Massie coalesce around Trump's campaign - highlighting how pragmatic libertarians are choosing strategic influence …

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Nov. 3, 2024

918: Ron Paul and Elon Musk Team Up With Trump? | Week in Review

In a shocking pre-election bombshell, as Ron Paul and Elon Musk join forces in a potential Trump administration, New York state's killing of a beloved Instagram-famous squirrel becomes a rallying cry against government overreach, revealing how bureaucrats will dispatch more …

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Nov. 21, 2024

923: How COVID Changed American Politics Forever | The Real Story Beh…

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government overreach shattered public trust in institutions, leading to a massive political realignment as Americans across the spectrum rejected establishment narratives and embraced new coalitions focused on personal freedom and government accountability.

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Dec. 5, 2024

926: Dear Santa: All I Want for Christmas is Freedom

Host Brian Nichols crafts a heartfelt Christmas list to "Liberty Santa," asking for practical freedom-oriented gifts like fiscal responsibility, school choice, and honest journalism while teaching listeners how to effectively communicate liberty principles during the holiday season.

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Dec. 7, 2024

927: Bitcoin Hits $100,000 | What This Means For Your Money in 2024

Bitcoin's historic rise to $100,000 represents more than just a price milestone - it signals a growing movement toward financial independence as people seek alternatives to government-controlled money in an era of inflation and increasing centralized control.

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Dec. 19, 2024

930: How to Heal Your Body NATURALLY (Step-by-Step Guide)

A former Wall Street insider exposes the truth about our broken health system while sharing how natural solutions and proper supplementation can transform your health, challenging everything we've been told about "genetic" health problems.

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Dec. 24, 2024

932: Weight Loss SECRETS (Without Surgery or Pills!)

A former college football player shares his remarkable journey from 470 pounds to vibrant health through the power of walking, intermittent fasting, and proper supplementation, proving that sustainable weight loss starts with simply taking the first step.

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Dec. 27, 2024

933: What They SHOULD Have Taught You in School (But Didn't)

Our education system prioritizes theoretical knowledge over essential life skills, creating generations of graduates who can solve complex equations but struggle with basic adult responsibilities.

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Jan. 20, 2025

937: How to HEAL Your Body (Without Prescription Drugs!)

A groundbreaking conversation revealing how a Colombia-based healing center is combining cutting-edge natural treatments with ancient wisdom to help patients heal from serious illnesses while exposing the corruption in American healthcare.

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