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@jplauche's Personal Journey of Healing and Advocacy & His Dad's Heroic Act of Love
Get ready for a gripping episode of The Brian Nichols Show! Brian is joined by Jody Plauché, author of "Why, Gary? Why?", a book that details Jody's harrowing experience of being abducted and sexually assaulted by his karate teacher at just 11 years old. Jody shares his story of how his father, Gary Plauché, took matters into his own hands and killed the abuser in a shocking act of vigilantism that sparked national controversy.
Jody's story is not just a true crime tale, it's a cautionary tale about the importance of being vigilant and recognizing red flags of sexual abuse. In his book, Jody draws on his experience as a certified sexual assault counselor to provide valuable information for parents, victims, and survivors of sexual assault.
Join Brian and Jody as they delve into the dark side of human nature and the power of personal growth. Jody reflects on his own childhood and the red flags he noticed in retrospect, urging parents to be vigilant and protect their children from abuse. He shares his personal journey of healing and how he hopes to use his experience to help others.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in true crime, personal growth, or understanding the warning signs of sexual abuse. Don't miss out on this powerful conversation between Brian and Jody as they explore the limits of self-defense, the importance of safety, and the power of healing. Tune in now!
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Unknown Speaker 0:00
A karate instructor had abducted a 11 year old Jody Pinochet several weeks earlier and taken him to California. When Jodi was rescued and returned to his family, his father Gary was coping with reports that Doucet had sexually assaulted his son. We didn't know what to do you just feel helpless. 10 days later, when the police flew set back to face trial, Gary Plouffe, che was waiting with a gun.
Unknown Speaker 0:37
Very close shape, shoots and kills. Why, Gary, why, and to this day stands out in my mind, the shooter Gary Pelosi says, if it had been your child, you would have done the same thing to
Brian Nichols 0:57
let's talk about that. Focusing on winning arguments. We're teaching the basic fundamentals of sales and marketing and how we can use them to win in the world of politics, teaching you how to meet people where they're at on the issues they care about. Welcome to The Brian Nichols Show. Well, happy Tuesday there, folks, Brian Nichols here on The Brian Nichols Show. And thank you for joining us on of course, another fun filled episode of The Brian Nichols Show. I am as always your humble host joining you live from our Stratus ip studios. You're in lovely Eastern Indiana, don't let cyber attacks or outdated Business Technology. Put your company at risk. Learn more at Brian Nichols show.com forward slash Stratus ip. Why, Gary, why I remember watching that video for the first time, probably 10 years ago, and I saw it on YouTube. And it was one of those things where I just didn't really know the context behind the story. And I found the context behind the story. And then I said replace every jury in America with Gary O'Shea. And to talk to us today about his dad, Jody crochet is joining us Jody, welcome The Brian Nichols Show.
Jody Plauché 2:00
Thank you for having me. Absolutely. Jodi,
Brian Nichols 2:02
thank you for joining us. And thank you for joining us to discuss the question that everyone was asking back in 1984. Why Gary? Why but first, do us a favor, introduce yourself to The Brian Nichols Show audience and why we find ourselves here discussing that book today.
Jody Plauché 2:19
Well, I feel like I do have to say since it is I am in Louisiana. I'm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and today is Mardi Gras. I'm kind of asking why God Why did you agree to this interview and I could be in New Orleans right now. It's a parade. But now kids. Alright, so yeah, so you set the clip when I was younger, I'm taking karate. My karate teacher sort of grew my family early on, sort of grooming me and eventually started sexually abusing me for a year. And he was a con man he was a sociopath. He took no one else's feelings into you know effects that he would willing to screw over anybody. And he had taken advantage actually was one of my dad's friends, Don Landers. He had sold him some LSU bandanas and Don had bought the original 15,000 and Jeff instead of taking the downpayment and buying the bandanas, and then appointed giving Don landers the full shipment, and getting the second half of payment, Jeff wouldn't blew the first payment didn't have money to buy the bandana. So he owed Don landers money. Well, excuse me, because he didn't have the money and he couldn't count anyone else out of getting the monies to get the dog. He just started to leave town was with I was had been his love interest. For the past year. He didn't want to go by himself. So he took me which made a kidnapping. And then then once they rescued me, they brought me back on March 4 1984. And then, daddy, the video you just saw took place a little over two weeks later on March Friday, March 16 1984, at the Baton Rouge airport. And it wasn't people say Oh, I was watching that live. It wasn't filmed live. It aired live on the 10 o'clock news. But the shooting took place about 930. And they had to beam it back to the station to decide what they were going to put it on there is how much they were going to put on there. If you go to YouTube and type in WB RZ shooting, airport shooting, you can actually see the news for the night had happened.
Brian Nichols 4:17
Wow. So this leads to today, right? And we have a new book. Why Gary? Why? And I would love for you to maybe talk to the audience today about what this book represents to you why you went out starting, you know, obviously writing this book and telling your story, but what have you found when you were writing that you're able to share the audience after all these years later?
Jody Plauché 4:42
Okay, well, the book is almost like two different books. And I actually had a friend suggest that I actually published two separate books, but I wasn't doing that I'm not I'm not trying to sell the book. I mean, don't get me wrong, everyone needs money. But I mean, I want it for the if anybody has a victim or has some issues, and they'll say you can't afford it. I have a latest email me, I can provide you with a free link to download a digital copy for free. But the first half is basically my story. It's me talking about how I got involved in karate, about how Jeff molested me what tactic to use is how my parents kind of overlooked it and how he groomed them. And then the shooting. And then that's kind of like where it stopped. And I started writing the book in 1993. And I stopped, because I felt I didn't have the information to make the book as effective as possible. So and when I graduated LSU 1998. I eventually moved to Pennsylvania, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to work at Victim Services Center. And I was doing community education programs, safety programs. And I was a certified sexual assault counselor for seven years, I used to train sexual assault counselors. And I felt I could use that information to do the second half of the book, which isn't about me, it's more for parents and victims, or survivors. So it's a combination of all that and then I wrap it up in a bow at the end when I kill daddy.
Brian Nichols 6:04
Let's start with when you were a kid, what were the red flags when you were a kid now you're looking back that you wish you would have seen and maybe there are red flags that parents can look for, or they can help coach their kids to look for as well.
Jody Plauché 6:19
Alright, so there were a few that I think would have been pretty obvious looking back now, now that we know what we know. Or, you know, if you read my book, you might see somebody sighs I used to play all the sports, I played football, basketball, baseball and soccer, I would leave my football game at halftime to go play soccer. I could do that because my dad was a football coach. So. And once I started taking karate and just started in less than me, he made me quit all that. So right there that I quit all the sports that I love playing just because I wanted to do karate. That's one of my personality changed. Jeff would let me play with the other kids, you want me to sit with him on family night that Jeff was over visiting, and watch TV. Just a personality changes stop and, you know, things that their interest changes, personality changes, like, like I said, I mean, it was pretty clear that I went from an outgoing kid to this quiet, abused child. And the one thing that I like to point out the most because I mean, I was just favorite and just always had a favorite. If someone wants to spend more time with your child than you do, you might want to question what's going on?
Brian Nichols 7:25
Talk to us about when you go forward. Now, 35 years later, 40 years later, almost. And you're looking back, obviously, the years have passed. But I can almost guarantee that the trauma still remains and is something you have to probably deal with every single day. So what do you recommend to folks out there, in terms of dealing with trauma, what's been the most effective means that you have found
Jody Plauché 7:51
by one of the things that I would say is to seek support. Now, it all depends on where you get your support from a lot of times, family members want the best support, because they know they'll take a second up, walk it off. It just so happened my mother was my support system. And so I was able to talk with her and share everything with her back when I was 1112 years old. And so I was able to then daddy shoots Jeff. And so now I got to deal with that at an early age shot, probably, it's a process, I compare it to the grieving process, like I didn't become, oh, I can sleep well at night overnight. I mean, it took a while. Several months, I did go to get professional help that Owens for like, six months, and he told my mother, you don't need to come here anymore. Like he'll be fine. So he recognized that, but everybody heals at their own pace. Whether it's like I said to family, whether it's religion, clergy, you know, Pastor, it could be a professional psychiatrist, psychologist, it could be just a support group. But you know, if you're working through these issues, definitely find some type of support system, so you can work through it. And it's a process and keep that in mind. It doesn't happen overnight.
Brian Nichols 9:02
So obviously, watching your Dad, take the law into his own hands, and enact justice in this case. This is something I think a lot of folks empathize with your dad, especially when they look at where we are today as a society, where so many of these just traumatic cases are just stuck in the legal system. And no justice is is found and if it is, it's years delayed, and it's no true justice, it's usually some you know, plea plea deal. It's it's you know, level down and so it's not even really anything of any reformation. It's just a slap on the wrist. So I guess to you, this is a kind of a weird question. But do you look to your dad and what he did and taking these actions into his own hands, as Yes, that was the right action or do you think as a dad, you maybe should not done that way.
Jody Plauché 10:02
Well, I advise parents that it's most important thing is to be there for your child. So I would not advise a parents it's following my my dad's footsteps. If you look at a similar case, with MMA fighter, UFC fighter, Cain Velasquez, you know, he actually shot the wrong guy. And either way he was in jail for like nine months, he finally got out recently. And I think Kane has learned a lesson that you know what, it's more important for me to be there for my child and seek revenge for my child. So I would not put myself in a position to be prosecuted would do my advice for parents. With that said, thanks to YouTube and Tiktok, you can find a number of videos talking discussing True Crime podcast talking about my father. And I think my father for a lot of people, because a lot of victims don't get the justice that they deserve, that he stands as a symbol of justice, that you know what Gary O'Shea did what he had felt he had to do, and he didn't spend any time in prison for it. So I think that people that gives people hope, and gives them faith that, you know, justice is out there. And I think that that's what he stands for. And you can go read the comments in any of those YouTube videos. And you can see most of the people, most of the people agree with what my dad
Brian Nichols 11:17
did. Well, and I mean, political ideology, be darned, it seems a lot of folks pretty much just jump on board with just Yeah, your dad did the right thing, right, because at the end of the day, requires, I think a lot of us to look to people who are leading by example. And when the powers that be refused to lead by example, that's where a lot of people really look to see well, who will lead by example, who will stand up and say, This is wrong, this needs to be addressed. So I guess, to parents, how would you recommend to parents right now that they address this because this is obviously a topic of conversation, that's permeating a lot of the cultural conversation in terms of, you know, the sexualization of children, and the line has seemingly creep further and further. So what would you recommend to parents right now that when they're experiencing this
Jody Plauché 12:09
one, I would tell parents, parents to take teachable moments that come about just in regular daily situations, like if there's a story on the news, and, and your young child is there, you don't have to go in explicit details, but you can be like, yes, there are bad people that harm kids. And if anything happens like that to us, you know, you come tell me. Never blame yourself, because it's never your fault. When adult does something I mean, have that conversation with your children before they're subjected to that victimization. I mean, I knew I never blamed myself. And I knew Jeff was in the wrong because my mother had had that discussion with me at a younger age. So when, when Jeff started touching me, I was like, okay, he's like one of these people my mom told me about now, I was still 10 years old. So I didn't have the, the confidence or I didn't want to upset my parents, I kept my mouth shut. But definitely have those conversations with your children.
Brian Nichols 13:03
I know God that this you know, this story that you share in why Gary? Why? That it's a lot of dark, but also, you know, just it's it's important information you have to share because this is your your lived experience and what you you not only experienced but what other people are experiencing as well. And I think it is important to emphasize that despite that, you still found the opportunity to find some good that came out of this. Could you talk a little bit more about the good that you found as come you know, now we're 40 years later?
Jody Plauché 13:36
Well, one of the things I'll say about the book is even though it is a book about kidnapping, child rape and murder, if you go read some of the Amazon reviews, I mean, one person says like this book is funny. Like, I know, you don't expect me to say this, but I laughed out loud. So there is some humor in there mixed in with the darkness of the whole story. I think that you will laugh out loud. But one of the things that's important is just like I said, parents to have the conversation when I was in when I was 18 years old, so it would have been right before my 19th birthday, me and my dad went to Geraldo went to New York City to film the Geraldo Rivera talk show. And I specifically went for a free trip to New York. I had never been to New York, my mother was born in the Bronx, so it was an opportunity to go see the Big Apple. And that's the whole reason why I went on that show. And I didn't think nothing of it. And then the show aired in June, we filmed that they aired in June. And then a couple days later, I got a call from a police major in with the sheriff's office. And he called me up and he said, Look, I want you to be the first to hear this from me. A kid watched you on the Geraldo show he was being molested by his pastor, and he came forward and we arrested he was molesting two boys. So that's the moment when I realized okay, I can take this negative story but powerful story and turn it into something positive. So that's kind of put me on the path that I knew what I wanted. You probably my whole life since then.
Brian Nichols 15:02
So the book is called Why Gary wide, but that's not where your dad's story ends. Tell the viewer, you know, what was the rest of your dad's years? Like, you know, your dad, I think passed away in 2014. If I saw that correctly. Yes. It's funny
Jody Plauché 15:17
because, yeah, go ahead. Tom say it's funny because I got a presentation April 6 in Richmond, Virginia. I'm a final keynote speaker at this conference. And so I was I pulled up my PowerPoint, I was kind of playing with it. And I was looking for pictures of my dad, just when he was like a baby or when he was younger. There was one where my mother's hold me at my christening. And my dad, like he's so young. And it just got me thinking, just like it I read one of the or like, if you typing your post a guy's you can read the order book article, or the local paper. Like I'll reread it today, which I haven't read probably since 2014. And I mean, I said my dad is, you know, he likes to entertain. He likes to host and, you know, he was a salesman, so he was inclined to buy you the next beer buy you lunch. He didn't bite, you overcook the jumbo ice for the baseball teams. He coached all the sports. My dad was one of the nicest, sweet hearted people you'd ever meet. And I'm getting choked up. Just on Twitter the other day, someone commented, and they said that, um, like if Jeff, you said doesn't last year, he posted a sun theory post, they'd never probably commits a crime in his life. And someone commented, and I loved it. It said, Gary Pelosi, was it Gary Pelosi? Until he had to be Gary push it.
Brian Nichols 16:45
Yeah, it's pretty hard. But that was cool. Yeah, that's pretty cool. Well, Jodie, I think you know what, better way to wrap up an episode because that exemplifies excuse me why what we do here at the show, and what we're trying to promote in terms of being the change you wish to see in the world. And sometimes, there's just moments that you're called to be who you're supposed to be. And your dad was called to be who he was supposed to be back in 1984. And we're telling his story, 40 years later, I think that's pretty darn cool. So with that being said, the book is why Gary, why it can be found over on Amazon. And of course, you know, we want to wrap up the episode today with we like to call some final thoughts, you know, get I think what your dad did get, you know, Jodie, with Gary leading by example, and trying to be the change you wish to see in the world, we need more people like that. So I say to all the future, Gary's out there who are trying to make the change and trying to help help their kid be the best version of themselves that they can be to try to blaze that path forward for them where they couldn't do it for others. I mean, please just know that there are others out there who are looking to you as an example. And to God, thank you for sharing your story. Because there's a lot of folks out there who also want to be able to feel they can share their stories. So that's my final thoughts, what do you have for us,
Jody Plauché 18:00
there are three ways to get the book, you can go to Amazon, and you can get it on paper or on paperback, you can download it to a Kindle. And just recently, as of November 1, we completed the audio book, the audio version, so you can go to Audible, and you can get it that way. So it's a six hour, you listen. So that means if you're if you're reading it, you're probably gonna read it a lot quicker. It's an easy read. Trust me, I don't have a big vocabulary. And I don't use any big words in the book. But I would like to end like the way I in my book. And I'll say this, because in when I do my speeches, I end it this way is that my final slide is that the world is it's a Helen Keller quote, and I saw it when I did a presentation in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. And it says the world is full of suffering, but it's also full of the overcoming of it. And that's what I'd like to leave you with is that you can with the proper counseling and support, you can work through this and you can live a normal life.
Brian Nichols 18:54
God plus a thank you for joining us. And folks, if you got some value from today's episode, well, please do me a favor. Go ahead and give today's episode of shares. I think this is one of those particular episodes a lot of folks will will listen to, and it will resonate. So if you want to, to help inspire the conversations that we need to have a please go ahead. Yes, give today's episode of Sharon. Also, please go ahead and buy this book. Please support Jodi as he shares his story. And yes, the book is again one more time why Gary why we will include the link in the show notes. And by the way, folks, if you are joining us on the podcast version of the show, which I know 99% of you are click the artwork in your podcast catcher, it'll bring you over to the Brian Nichols show.com where you can find all those aforementioned links but also you can find the entire transcript from today's episode plus the video version of the show. We are on YouTube, Odyssey and on rumble do me a favor, hit that subscribe button and little notification bell so you don't miss a single time we go live. And speaking of which, we're going to continue the conversation here on YouTube, where we're going to go back to an episode I just had with John Livesey, and ironically enough, we're talking about storytelling. So if you want to go ahead and learn how to tell your story continue the conversation here episode should pop up right here otherwise thank you for joining us with that being said Brian Nichols signing off you're on The Brian Nichols Show for Ciao Jody Lindesay we'll see you tomorrow
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Jody Plauche’ from Baton Rouge, La., made national headlines in March 1984 when he was abducted by his karate teacher and taken 2,000 miles away from home to Los Angeles, Ca. FBI officials rescued Jody and his abductor was arrested. Upon his karate teacher’s return, Jody’s father Gary, shot and killed him. The shooting was captured by WBRZ news crew, a local ABC affiliate.
Jody obtained his bachelor’s degree in General Studies from Louisiana State University with minors in Psychology, Speech Communications, and Philosophy.
Jody has worked in the field of violence prevention since 1995. While attending Louisiana State University, he served on the executive board for Men Against Violence, a campus organization aimed at preventing campus violence, including sexual assault and other physical violence.
For seven years, Jody worked at Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, a comprehensive crime victim center in Norristown, PA. At Victim Services , Jody worked as a sexual assault counselor as well as a prevention educator, and eventually became the Supervisor of Community Education Programs. Jody provided crisis intervention to sexual assault victims on the agency’s 24-hour crisis hotline as well as in person support at hospitals and police stations. He facilitated sexual violence risk reduction programs to students ranging from pre-K through college age. Jody also presented numerous professional trainings for police officers, hospital staff, parents, and school administrators.
Jody has also co-facilitated a workshop at the PCCD’s… Read More
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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 …
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.
@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.
@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.
@libertywoody unveils innovative tactics for flipping political landscapes, leveraging sales and marketing approaches to connect with voters, and dismantling traditional strongholds.
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.
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.
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.
Chad Stewart discusses how schools are killing creativity in kids and solutions like homeschooling to nurture imagination and empower the next generation.
@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.
Brian Nichols & @Jtodd601 expose the conversational pitfalls sabotaging holiday political talks and detail tactics to foster genuine dialogue on charged issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
@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.
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 …
@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.
@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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
@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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
@BenjaminAyanian explains how progressive economic policies often harm society's most vulnerable by misdiagnosing problems and creating detrimental unintended consequences.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
Glue your ideas to their brains: the sticky science of unforgettable communication.
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.
@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 …
@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 …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
