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Jan. 18, 2021

187: "Armed Queers Don't Get Bashed!" - with Ermiya Fanaeian from SLC…

2020 has show just how unprepared government is in terms of being able to address immediate problems and concerns on a public policy perspective. And with that, those groups that have been traditionally marginalized are learning first-hand how important it …

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Jan. 15, 2021

186: What's in the New COVID Stimulus Bill? -with Brad Polumbo

Have you looked at this new COVID stimulus bill that was passed by Congress? Well, if you didn't, don't you worry, because Brad Polumbo (FEE, National Review, Breaking Boundaries) did for you! Listen as Brad digs through the dirty details …

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Jan. 13, 2021

185: Creating Value & Building Trust: A Blueprint to Selling Liberty …

In sales, creating value and building trust are not only an absolutely necessary aspects in "closing the deal", but also fundamental in keeping your "base of business" for the long term, as well. Joining the show today is 2020 Libertarian …

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Jan. 11, 2021

184: Could "Quarantine Camps" for COVID-19 Actually Happen? -with Ass…

A proposed section of the public health law in New York would allow Gov. Andrew Cuomo to detain ANY person he believes poses a danger to public health, meaning all it would take is a single order from the governor, …

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Jan. 8, 2021

183: What's Next For MAGA? -with Marc Lobliner

There was a large portion of the "MAGA" crowd that echoed libertarian sentiments, with many of those MAGA-libertarians being a part of the greater liberty movement in general. So, what's next for those liberty-leaning MAGA folk? Do they stick the …

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Jan. 6, 2021

182: Applying Marketing & Sales to Politics (To Make Liberty Win)

Today's episode is a special reairing of my appearance over on Brad Polumbo's awesome new program, "Breaking Boundaries with Brad Polumbo". ******************************************************************************************* Original notes (can be found: https://brokenboundaries.fireside.fm/21) Marketing specialist and podcaster Brian Nicholas, my good pal, joins the show …

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Jan. 4, 2021

181: What We're Building & Where We're Going

Over the past 3 years at The Brian Nichols Show, we've been having conversations with the movers and shakers in the greater liberty movement, focusing on leaving the audience educated, enlightened, and informed. Going into 2021, we're taking it a …

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Jan. 1, 2021

180: COVID-19 Pandemic Data & Science that will Save Lives & Liveliho…

COVID-19 is a threat. Yes, it's a very real disease that kills lots of people. However, the government lockdowns and the related intrusions on civil liberties pose a serious threat not only to lives, but to civilization itself—a threat must …

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Dec. 30, 2020

179: The Future of the Libertarian Party -with Marc Clair

Over the past few years, a growing number of members from the Mises Caucus have started to join the Libertarian Party with the goal of making the Libertarian Party a "libertarian", Ron Paul oriented party. Today's guest, like yours truly, …

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Dec. 28, 2020

178: Tennessee GOP is Making Liberty Win -with TN House GOP Caucus Ch…

We've often discussed/debated how to best enact liberty policy into action; via the GOP, or via the LP? Today's guest is Jeremy Faison (@JeremyFaison4TN), Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman representing House District 11, who makes his case (and bring the …

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Dec. 26, 2020

177: The New Honor Code: A Simple Plan for Raising Our Standards and …

What used to be shocking has somehow become the new normal in our politics, workplaces, and universities. Sexual predators stalk interns at work and teenagers abroad. Parents try to buy a place for their kids in college. Pharmaceutical companies refuse …

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Dec. 23, 2020

176: Guerrilla Politics: How Libertarians can Take on the Duopoly and…

Libertarians are underdogs. The game is rigged against us. The Republican/Democrat duopoly colluded to effectively prevent any 3rd party from winning. So what should we do? Is it hopeless? Should we just give up? The good news: underdogs win all …

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Dec. 21, 2020

175: The Lockdowns Are Crushing Small Businesses -with Tony Gehrig

The government lockdows in response to the COVID pandemic has decimated small businesses across the country. What's even more... some "red" states have locked down their economies as well, leaving many businesses looking for any type of relief. Fargo, North …

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Dec. 18, 2020

174: Have We Been Here Before? -with Professor Jim Morone

Have we been here before? Well, maybe not exactly... but close enough! That's the argument that today's guest, Professor Jim Morone makes, and why we should look to the past when trying to figure out what lies ahead. History also …

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Dec. 16, 2020

173: Finding Common Ground -with Jenessa Fenton

One of the main focuses here at The Brian Nichols Show has been to show how to #SellLiberty. But selling requires us to meet people where they're at by asking questions, learning what they're main concerns are, and showing we …

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Dec. 14, 2020

172: America's Future -with Cindy Cerquitella

America’s Future empowers young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all. Joining The Brian Nichols Show today is Cindy Cerquitella, Executive Director of America's Future, who …

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Dec. 11, 2020

171: How Canceling Student Loan Debt is a Regressive Nightmare-with B…

With the impending Biden/Harris administration, the idea of "cancelling" student loan debt has grown from a mere concept to a tangible possibility in the immediate future. While the prospects of cancelling student loan debt sounds appealing (especially to those with …

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Dec. 9, 2020

170: A Never-Trump Conservative's Report Card Grade for Trump -with J…

In 2016, a large faction of "Never Trump" conservatives split from the GOP in opposition to Donald Trump and his overtly non-conservative bona fides. Among them was John Ziegler, Senior Columnist at Mediate and longtime conservative media personality. Today, John …

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Dec. 7, 2020

169: Fusion Capitalism - A Clean Energy Vision for Conservatives with…

Should the government tax carbon to deal with the "impending climate crisis"? Today's guest, CEO of Melink Corporation and author of "Fusion Capitalism - A Clean Energy Vision for Conservatives", Steve Melink, thinks the answer to that question is an …

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Dec. 4, 2020

168: Young Americans For Liberty Shows How Liberty Can Win -with Clif…

Getting pro-liberty elected officials into office has always been one of the biggest challenges that the liberty movement has had to face. Cliff Maloney and his group of liberty warriors at Young Americans For Liberty, however, have seemingly cracked the …

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Dec. 2, 2020

167: How Psychedelics Are Changing Healthcare -with Gaurav Dubey from…

"Psychedelics!? Far out, dude! Wanna take a trip to Funkytown?" Okay, that's probably the split-second thought you had when reading the word "psychedelics", but let's be real... how much do you actually *know* about psychedelics? Joining the show today is …

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Nov. 30, 2020

166: Selling Libertarianism [Brian Nichols on Taxation is Theft Podca…

How do we #SellLiberty? That's the question we've been answering here on The Brian Nichols Show, and it's the question I was asked when I joined Dan "Taxation is Theft" Behrman on his aptly named podcast, "Taxation is Theft". Selling …

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Nov. 27, 2020

165: STAR WARS EXTRAVAGANZA (Politics and Star Wars) -with Stephen Ke…

"So this is how liberty dies... with thunderous applause...". I bet you've heard that phrase used when discussing politics, right? Well, like many other examples, it is just one parallel between the world of "Earthly politics" and the world of …

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Nov. 26, 2020

BONUS: Thankful For Liberty- a Conversation with Joshua Smith

From "debate" to "conversation", this special Thanksgiving episode went through several iterations prior to airing, as one of the original participants was having technical issues... What transpired was a fantastic conversation between yours truly and former LP Chair candidate Joshua …

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