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Jan. 22, 2024

802: Is the 2024 Election the Most Important Election of our Lifetime?

With federal power expanding unchecked for decades, eroding constitutional liberties, Brian Nichols argues the 2024 election marks an ideological precipice where America must choose between the road to freedom or the path leading inevitably to serfdom.

Is the 2024 election the most pivotal moment in our lifetime when it comes to preserving liberty in America? I explore why this may be our last opportunity to reverse the decades-long expansion of centralized government power that threatens Constitutional freedoms.

 

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In this episode, host Brian Nichols makes the case for why the 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be the most consequential election in our lifetime. He argues that with the massive expansion of federal power in recent decades under both parties, we are reaching an ideological precipice when it comes to issues of centralized planning versus individual liberty.

Tracing the growth of government authoritarianism back to FDR's New Deal era, Brian shows how admin after admin, both Democrat and Republican, have presided over more bureaucracy, red tape, and encroachments on freedoms. He contrasts the stark differences between the two major parties, presenting 2024 as a "fork in the road" for America's future direction.

Using compelling examples like soaring inflation, decaying infrastructure, and out-of-control healthcare costs, Brian demonstrates the contemporary failures of big government overreach across every facet of society. He suggests we may be creeping towards an oppressive totalitarian-style state if current trajectories continue.

Inspired by America's founders who devised a system to disperse power and prevent centralized tyranny, Brian makes a his case for why this election offers perhaps the clearest ideological choice between the path towards more freedom or inevitable serfdom. He firmly states this is without a doubt the most important election of our era.

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Brian Nichols  
This November we face the most important election of our lifetime. Yeah, let's talk about that. Instead of 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, hey there, folks, Brian, The Brian Nichols Show. Our I am America. Thank you for joining us. As always, I am your humble host joining us live from our cardio miracles studios, here in lovely Eastern Indiana cardio miracle. So, so excited to have them as our studio sponsor, and frankly, so excited to have them as a part of my daily regimen. Truth be told, I've had a family history of high blood pressure and I was searching for really anything out there outside of the Big Pharma prescription medications to help deal with my heart, high blood pressure. And then lo and behold, cardio miracle ends up finding its way to yours truly. And I gotta tell you, that cardio miracle difference is real. I've been using it now for just about half a year and I've seen the cardio miracle difference for myself. 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But I got a couple of notes and housekeeping items we got to address first of all, sorry, only one show last week, as you can kind of hear right now. I'm a little nasally. Yeah, that's because I'm still getting over being sick. I had a work event out in Salt Lake City, back the second week of January was out there for about a week or so. On the way home, sat next to a really cute kid who decided he was going to cough sneeze all over me and shared his lovely, lovely germs. So that's fun. So I've been dealing with this for the past week now. And just now finally getting on the upswing and feeling like myself again. So that's good. It actually have a voice. Believe it or not. This is sounding good compared to what I sounded like last week. That's number one. Number two, I teased it in the intro Yes, Brian Nichols show powered by amp America, I am so excited to officially be part of the amp America team. If you've joined me on on the social media, you've seen me on Twitter, you've seen me on Facebook sharing some articles. I've been writing over amp America. And we've officially decided to take the next step. And that is I am now bringing The Brian Nichols Show to amp America. I'm really excited to be partnering with all the amazing folks over there and also to leverage the amazing Liberty influencer group that we have over there writing some amazing articles, but also helping support the work they're doing. So going forward, very excited for the new guests we're going to have here on the show, and also three times a week we're going up one more episode going back to three times a week versus the two or five we've done in the past, going back to the old, three episodes a week, like we had been doing way back when so looking forward to that change of pace. And yes, looking forward to joining the AP America team now. For today's episode, you joined us for a reason. And that is to learn well, why is it that we are saying that this November, we are in fact facing the most important election of our lifetime? I have some thoughts and of course, I'm going to share them with you. So yeah, this is the most important election of our lifetime. And yeah, I used to scoff at this hyperbolic claim made by traditionally political pundits and partisans. However, hear me out. Given this massive, unchecked expansion of government power in more recent decades. I'm now starting to take this statement more seriously. Each election presents a pivotal choice regarding the scope of authority, and how we allow the federal government to assert itself over society, the economy and yes, our personal lives. Since the New Deal era, the trajectory of American governance has moved steadily toward greater centralized control and planning, administration after administration and congressional session after congressional session. We've watched as Washington accumulates more regulatory power, more bureaucratic agencies, more red tape, and of course more tax and spend schemes. Slowly but surely, government authoritarianism is yes, hurting our economy and the benefits of freedom, which are exactly what made the United States unique and special, among other countries. To begin with. The growth of the federal Leviathan has been enabled by members of not one but both political parties. Democratic administrations have pushed boundaries with proposals like Obamacare, while Republicans have offered half measures at best in response. For example, let's go back to George W. Bush's budget busting wars and entitlement. And how about the entitlement expansions of Donald Trump's soaring deficits and debt accumulation? I mean, yeah, after some short term backtracking in 2010 and 2014, which, yes was sparked by that Tea Party revolution. The GOP has more more or less given up on its promise of limited government since Trump took office and has really taken over the GOP. Yes, elections indeed, have consequences. And with that, federal spending now consumes over 1/3 of America's entire economic output while totaling over an unfathomable $6 trillion per year, the modern regulatory regime has become so vast and so complex, that businesses and individuals can really barely navigate their daily affairs without running into some rule or another. And even suppose it moderates in the Democratic Party like, yeah, is he a moderate President, Joe Biden, envision a dramatic acceleration of governmental authority over private enterprise. And yes, that means you as well, you the individual in your individual life. Given these really stark ideological differences between the two major parties, this November's contrasts constitutes an unusually clear fork in the road for the Republic. And yeah, I know this goes back to a little bit of a contradiction to what I was saying before with where the GOP was, and is for that matter and where the Democratic Party is, but let's be real, let's be honest with ourselves, one path leads to more freedom and flourishing. While the other heads continuously towards stagnation and serfdom under a guise of idealistic central planning. The stakes for the future of constitutional liberty and government could really never be higher. In 2013, our report was commissioned by the Obama administration entitled liberty and security in a changing world where government officials even they acknowledge that the long struggle to balance public order and individual rights was a little wishy washy. In the report, it was written, quote, the makers of our Constitution undertook to secure conditions favorable to the pursuit of happiness. They recognize the significance of man's spiritual nature of his feelings and of his intellect. They sought to protect Americans in their beliefs, their thoughts, their emotions and their sensations. This protection is indispensable to the protection of security, properly conceived. The report also goes on to note quote, In a free society, one that is genuinely committed to self government, people are secure in that sense that they need not to fear that their conversations and activities are being watched, monitored question interrogated or scrutinized. Citizens are free from this kind of fear. In unfree societies. By contrast, there is no right to be left alone, there is no right for people to not have to struggle to organize their lives to avoid governments probing AI. The resolution of the resulting unfreedom jeopardizes all at once individual liberty, self government, economic growth and basic ideals of citizenship. Yet over two centuries ago, America's founders devised an ingenious system to disperse government power and provide checks against the over accumulation in any one branch or any one level of a centralized authority. As James Madison assured in Federalist 45, the powers of the proposed federal government would quote be few and defined, while those reserved to the States and localities would be quote, numerous and indefinite. This carefully calibrated balance enabled the young republic to grow and thrive As a beacon of liberty in the world, however, as the federal government has Mr. plasticize over the years swallowing state and local authorities in its wake, that framework is badly eroded, if not completely washed away today. Today, Washington sits as a nearly omnipotent ruler over vast swathes of American life. No, not George Washington, but Washington DC. Yeah, it's dictates shape everything from what types of light bulbs we can buy to the toilets we can flush to the dishwashers we can use in our kitchens. No, no area escapes its growing reach even the most personal realms of our personal health care, family life or even our religious convictions. This contradicts both the Constitution and frankly common sense. As Nobel Prize winning economist FA Hyack. Warned centralized state planning inevitably fails as flawed human knowledge cannot substitute for free people pursuing their own interests. Yet their hubris. Yeah, in their hubris, politicians believe they can successfully coordinate immensely complex modern economies while micromanaging private lives down to the smallest detail. The contemporary failures and wasted government overreach are visible across American life. Just glance at our soaring inflation, our Decarie are decaying public infrastructure are second rate government schools and of course, are skyrocketing higher education costs that taxpayers are now enduring. Look at the tangled web of subsidies of tariffs and regulations that benefit the wealthy and of course, the well connected at the expense of startups of entrepreneurs and consumers. Perhaps Nowhere have the costs of an unchecked government manifested more painfully than in health care. Federal interventions over the decades have so distorted health care markets, that medical costs have spiraled out of control even as

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services have deteriorated. But

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Obamacare is planned follow up, which was a nationalized single payer system. They'll only make things worse by putting rules and regulations on medicine that are controlled by Washington bureaucrats. And likewise, for years college tuition. And home prices have gone up much faster than the overall inflation rates thanks, by and large to a bunch of federal housing rules and subsidies. In their arrogance, yes, it is arrogance. Politicians now believe no challenge lies beyond their purview, no social ill they cannot hear the Obama administration for example, providing one of the clearest articulations of the the boundless government conceit saying, quote,

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if you've got a business, you didn't build that somebody else made that

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happen. And if you take this ridiculous exclamation at face value, it lets politicians, not you control private businesses in people's personal lives, however they want. It paves the way for a creeping authoritarianism that today, we've seen become into a full blown totalitarian totalitarians state that could control tomorrow. And some citizens may welcome this in the misguided name of some weird sense of progress, or greater efficiency and equity. But as even Ronald Reagan warned that government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you have. The history of the 20th 20th century totalitarianism arose from similar utopian designs, and here in the third decade, yes, it is the third decade of the 21st century. We stand at a pivotal point in history. So yeah, that's why this November's election offers, I dare say the starkest binary choice, one path leading towards more personal freedom, personal privacy, and individual flourishing where the other you recognize civilly, where the other inevitably will lead towards greater centralization, bureaucratization and serfdom to all powerful warlords in Washington. The political and ideological differences between the two main parties make this November's election, even more important for the future of constitutional freedom. I dare say, without a doubt, this is, in fact, the most important election of our lifetime. All right, folks, that's our episode for today. By the way, that's an article I wrote over at amp America titled Yes, this is the most important election of our lifetime. So if you want to go ahead and check that out, I will include the link in the show notes along with the links to yes and America who we are very proudly powered by here at The Brian Nichols Show. Yo please go ahead support amp America and all the great work they do as well as all the Liberty influencers who are helping produce some amazing content for the Liberty world out there. So I one more time amp America, I'm very thankful to be a part of their team. And I'm very thankful to have you as a part of my team. And that is my sincerest thanks to you. And thank you of course for sticking with us as we've been going through a bunch of changes over the past few years and this being one of the biggest jumping ship and joining the America team. So with that being said, Thank you folks. And if you in fact got some value from today's episode, well, you know the drill Go ahead, give it a share. When you do tag yours truly at BT Nichols Liberty can find me over on Facebook as well as on Twitter, which is now of course x.com Which by the way, we are uploading our episodes in their entirety in the video format over an x.com Go ahead, check us out over there but of course you can find us wherever else you get your video content YouTube rumble also we upload it over at Ben swans sovereign that spelled s o v, r e n which by the way, if you are checking us out over on sovereign wealth, congratulations. You're seeing today's episode before anybody else that's your sovereign exclusive, but we are also wherever you get your podcasts by the way. So YouTube Music Spotify, Apple podcasts, wherever it is, just hit that subscribe button hit download all unplayed episodes because guess what? We have over 800 episodes here of The Brian Nichols Show and I guarantee you go through check out at least a handful of episodes. I promise you a few of them are going to leave you educated, enlightened and informed with that being said follow me again on social media at be Nichols liberty, send me an email Brian at Brian Nichols show.com. And of course, leave us a five star rating and review and support the folks who support us that is our sponsors. So cardio miracle evils and our good friends over at liquid freedom energy tea, please go ahead and give them some love and tell them that yours truly sent the Sencha but that's all I have for you today. With that being said, Brian co signing off. You're on The Brian Nichols Show. Power BI F America. We'll see you next time.

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"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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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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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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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 of that endorsement.

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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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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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Feb. 21, 2022

446: Sell Different! (with Lee Salz)

How can selling different help you win more business?

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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 and harm innocent people.

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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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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 things make ...

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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 truth, shaping cult…

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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 Brian Nichols on The Brian Nichols Sh…

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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 lines.

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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 journey towards creating the life…

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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 a…

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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 an…

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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 power.

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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 bogged down in philosophical debates.

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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 society.

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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 voices heard in …

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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 companies prioriti…

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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 econom…

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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 might be next.

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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 over ideological purity …

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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 agents to euthanize a fa…

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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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Feb. 12, 2025

942: Why Your Friend Group Might Be Holding You Back

Discover how your social circle might be secretly sabotaging your health goals and why the uncomfortable truth about outgrowing friendships could be the key to your long-term success.

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Feb. 17, 2025

943: Common Sense is WINNING (4 Viral Moments Show Why)

Brian examines four viral moments that perfectly demonstrate why political hysteria and theatrical outrage are losing their effectiveness in American politics, as common sense approaches gain momentum with voters.

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Feb. 28, 2025

945: What Is RFK Jr Doing at HHS? | The Plan to Make America Healthy …

RFK Jr's appointment as HHS Secretary promises unprecedented transparency in America's food, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries that could eliminate chronic disease and fundamentally transform public health.

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