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Candidates Episodes

Sept. 7, 2022

579: Meeting People Where They're At - (On the Issues THEY Care About)

No matter what your political persuasion is or what your beliefs are on any particular issue, it's important to remember that if you're trying to persuade someone who doesn't agree with you, it's not enough just to tell them what they should be thinking—you have to meet them where they are, and ask…

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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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Sept. 5, 2022

577: Without Choice, You Can't Have Liberty - Meet the Libertarian Ch…

Gavin is a Libertarian who believes that without choice, you can't have liberty. He explains why he thinks the best way to promote personal freedom and civil liberties is through limited government: less taxation, less regulation, and more personal responsibility.

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Aug. 30, 2022

573: Candidate School 101 - What Are the Top Areas Political Candidat…

How do you find the right consultants? What are the top areas political candidates are lacking? And how can you get your message out there without getting drowned out by your competitors?

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Aug. 18, 2022

565: The Reasons to Celebrate Liz Cheney's Loss are MANY

Cheney's loss means that she'll have to find another way to make herself relevant—and it looks like she has no shortage of ideas. After her loss, she said that she may consider running for PRESIDENT in 2024.

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Aug. 11, 2022

560: Can this Libertarian Offer Colorado a True Liberty Alternative?!

Brian thinks that Libertarians are the best hope for restoring the American dream—and he thinks it's time for Colorado to take the first step toward reclaiming its independence from big government.

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Aug. 8, 2022

557: Young Americans For Liberty Revolution 2022: RECAP

I had a GREAT time joining our friends over at Young Americans For Liberty at Revolution 2022 this past weekend! Today, I recap some of my favorite takeaways from the event, and why I am SO EXCITED for the prospects of libert...

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Aug. 6, 2022

556: Meet the CYPHERPUNK STOCKBROKER Running for US Senate in New Ham…

Bruce is running on a platform of privacy, decentralization, and digital freedom. In this episode, we talk about his campaign and how the principles behind those ideas can change our world.

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July 26, 2022

552: The Rise of the Celebritarian Politico

In this new age of politics, it's important to have an understanding of what makes a candidate appealing to voters.

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July 22, 2022

551: The Power of Persona

Brad Polumbo and I discuss the idea that persona plays a larger role than policy in the world of politics. We talk about how politicians can use their personas to win over voters, even when they don't have a strong political ...

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July 19, 2022

548: Why Does This Libertarian Think Florida Deserves a More Pro-Libe…

Hector Roos is running as a Libertarian to offer Florida a more "pro-liberty" candidate than Ron DeSantis.

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July 15, 2022

546: Why Don't Libertarians Ever Win?

In our society, we're taught that winning arguments is the most important thing. But what if it's not? What if the most important thing is actually helping your fellow Americans on the issues that impact them the most?

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July 13, 2022

544: Is Joe Biden 2024 Already TOAST? - Why do a Majority of Democrat…

So, where does that leave Joe Biden for 2024? Heck, where does that leave the Democrats? (*Hillary Clinton has entered the chat*)

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July 7, 2022

540: Fighting For America - Why Tom Norton Is Running for Congress in…

Tom Norton has a simple message: he's running for Congress because he wants to defend our values.

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July 6, 2022

539: Revolution 22 - How Young Americans For Liberty is Helping Make …

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the most active and effective pro-liberty youth organization advancing liberty on the campus and in American electoral politics. Their four-step mission is to identify, educate, train, and...

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