Chris Spangle Show
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Our goal at the Chris Spangle Show is to help you sound smarter while talking to your friends. If you struggle to understand politics, we explain it from an independent, libertarian perspective with all of the irreverence it deserves. We toss out the screaming heads, put people before political parties, and give context to the news to make you think. Our host is Chris Spangle, a fifteen-year..
Chris Spangle Show
1w ago
Caleb Franz, the author of "The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father," joins me to share his incredible story and how it applies to our own day. The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father - https://amzn.to/415fKbl This episode is brought to you by Trijent's new Universal Mech-loader - https://trijent.com/spangle Trijent, a pioneering small business, proudly introduces the Universal Mech-loader. This advanced speedloader is designed for a variety of ammunition types including 9mm, .40 S&W ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
1w ago
Dr. Eric Larson of the Paradocs podcast joins me to discuss what we think RFK Jr. wants to do if confirmed as head of the Health and Human Services division, what he might get done, and some priorities he ought to do to make America healthy again. q Video - https://youtube.com/live/wt69j-XebVg This episode is brought to you by Trijent's new Universal Mech-loader - https://trijent.com/spangle Trijent, a pioneering small business, proudly introduces the Universal Mech-loader. This advanced speedloader is designed for a variety of ammunition types including 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 Auto, .223/5.56mm ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
3w ago
It is finally over! Donald Trump won the presidency in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history. Why did Trump win, and why did Kamala Harris lose? We look at 2024's fear-based political messaging from both sides and the mental health crisis it caused, the economic frustrations across America, and the disillusionment of younger generations. We also look at the Libertarian Party's fifth-place finish and why, and we touch on the role of local community engagement in political change. This episode is brought to you by Trijent's new Universal Mech-loader - https://trijent ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
1M ago
In this special election eve edition of CSS, Rhinehold and discuss the latest polls, the impact of voter demographics, and make predictions for the upcoming election. We examine Ann Selzer's polling accuracy, trends in key battleground states, and potential election outcomes for both Trump and Harris. With a focus on early voting statistics, canvassing efforts, and historical context, we provide an in-depth analysis of what could happen on election day and beyond. This episode is brought to you by Trijent's new Universal Mech-loader - https://trijent.com/spangle Trijent, a pioneering smal ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
1M ago
Every election is billed as the most important election of our lifetime. Choosing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will not end America, but it does present two fundamentally different paths of political ideology for voters. Harry Price, Rhinehold, Brian Wholgemuth, and I discuss the future presidencies of Harris or Trump and what will happen in the days after the election. This episode is brought to you by Trijent's new Universal Mech-loader - https://trijent.com/spangle Trijent, a pioneering small business, proudly introduces the Universal Mech-loader. This advanced speedloader is designe ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
1M ago
Leslie Corbly and I talk through a brief history of the Christian worldview's influence on the Republican Party, and how that has changed under the last decade with Donald Trump as its head. How does morality factor into the platform of a party that once touted itself as the bulwark of Judeo-Christian values in America? This episode is brought to you by Trijent's new Universal Mech-loader - https://trijent.com/spangle Trijent, a pioneering small business, proudly introduces the Universal Mech-loader. This advanced speedloader is designed for a variety of ammunition types including 9mm ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
1M ago
Leslie Corbly and I talk through a brief history of the Christian worldview's influence on the Republican Party, and how that has changed under the last decade with Donald Trump as its head. How does morality factor into the platform of a party that once touted itself as the bulwark of Judeo-Christian values in America? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
1M ago
Leslie Corbly and I explore our evolving perspectives on faith, libertarianism, and worldview. We share our thoughts on the current state of the libertarian movement and their growing inclination toward a more faith-based understanding of the world and how our Christian worldviews shape our approach to politics and cultural issues. Books Mentioned - What's Your Worldview?: An Interactive Approach to Life's Big Questions - https://amzn.to/3YhS4i3 Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West - https://amzn.to/4dHZTC0 How Now Shall We Live? - https://amzn.to/3YlsOYm Born Aga ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
2M ago
Maintaining sanity amidst information overload in the AI-driven social media universe is getting harder. I touch on the nature of conspiracy theories on the rise in the aftermath of major news stories like Helene and FEMA, foreign disinformation campaigns, the role of local journalism, and the rise of a new religion. Trijent's new Universal Mech-loader sponsors this episode. - https://trijent.com/spangle Trijent, a pioneering small business, proudly introduces the Universal Mech-loader. This advanced speedloader is designed for a variety of ammunition types including 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 Auto ..read more
Chris Spangle Show
2M ago
Sadly, David Boaz of the Cato Institute passed away this past week. No one shaped my view of libertarianism more than Boaz through his writing and speeches. Here, he speaks on the Three Principles of Libertarianism. This was recorded at Student's For Liberty's LibertyCon 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more