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The Franklin Cover-Up ft. Hunter DeRensis Ep. 232

by Patrick Macfarlane | Sep 19, 2022 | Libertarianism, Vital Dissent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqBGvWW6ad0 Hunter DeRensis joins Liberty Weekly to talk about the story of an alleged child prositution ring and possible coverup that came to national prominence over 30 years ago. A story which he detailed in his 2020 piece for The American Conservative titled “The Child Sex-Trafficking Scandal America Forgot.” Hunter is the Communications Director for Bring Our Troops Home, Editor at the Libertarian Institute and a Regular Contributor at the American Conservative. Hunter DeRensis twitter Hunter DeRensis TAC Hunter DeRensis Libertarian Institute Episode 231...

A Marine’s Perspective of the Asia Pivot ft. Typo (Biting the Bullet) Ep. 231

by Patrick Macfarlane | Sep 13, 2022 | Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/3k3oZEZA29o A few months ago, Typo from Biting the Bullet invited me on for a wide-ranging interview. We discussed my perspective on China and his experience in Marine Corps Intelligence. In the second half of the show, we discuss killing in war and the mental health struggles that combat and noncombat veterans face. Episode 231 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: LibertyWeekly.club Join my membership and newsletter site! Mises Pieces Merch: Grab your Liberty Weekly merch here. Use code LW10 for 10% off Dissolve NATO t-shirt The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page:...

Electric Funeral

by Patrick Macfarlane | Sep 7, 2022 | Blog

Imagine this hypothetical. A material is found that has the potential to unlock nearly unlimited energy. Although the scientists who made the discovery know that the material is dangerous to humans, no one knows exactly how dangerous the material is, what its short and long term effects are, and in what doses these effects manifest. Without this information, the scientists embark upon a secret project that requires several thousand people to be exposed to the substance. Most, if not all of the people involved in this secret project, are unaware that they are being exposed. During the...

In the Beginning, There Was Raimondo Ep. 230

by Patrick Macfarlane | Sep 5, 2022 | Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/PECTSK8j3Vg In 1999, Justin Raimondo identified America's future cold war with China. Now that Raimondo's insight has come to pass, I revisit his prophetic 1999 article, "China and the New Cold War." Episode 230 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: LibertyWeekly.club Join my membership and newsletter site! Mises Pieces Merch: Grab your Liberty Weekly merch here. Use code LW10 for 10% off Dissolve NATO t-shirt The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Show Notes: "China and the New...

The History of Antiwar.com ft. Eric Garris Ep. 229

by Patrick Macfarlane | Aug 28, 2022 | Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/Q7ojBe2bun8 I was honored to be joined by Antiwar.com co-founder Eric Garris to his account of the Antiwar.com story. Episode 229 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: LibertyWeekly.club Join my membership and newsletter site! Mises Pieces Merch: Grab your Liberty Weekly merch here. Use code LW10 for 10% off Dissolve NATO t-shirt The Liberty Weekly Patreon Page: help support the show and gain access to tons of bonus content! Become a patron today! Show Notes: Antiwar.com Justin's Archive Justin's Obituaries Antiwar.com in Retrospect by Justin Raimondo PBS News...

Washington Is Gaslighting Us About Taiwan

by Patrick Macfarlane | Aug 25, 2022 | Featured Articles, Foreign Policy

Since Nancy Pelosi’s purposeless diplomatic visit to Taipei on August 2, cross-strait tensions have soared between China and Taiwan. Pelosi’s envoy has effectively reduced U.S.-China relations to its lowest point since at least 1995—when diplomatic efforts between Washington and Taipei instigated a tit-for-tat military standoff between Washington and Beijing. In response to Pelosi’s visit, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched an unprecedented series of military drills in six marine sectors around Taiwan. The drills included anti-submarine and sea assault operations and a simulated...

Josh Rogin, Propagandist Ep. 228

by Patrick Macfarlane | Aug 16, 2022 | Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/KOfe5385Pjw In this episode, I profile one of this era's most influential neoconservative voices, Josh Rogin. Rogin is a twice weekly columnist at the CIA Washington Post, where he advocates for US interventionism in every possible foreign entanglement. In the second half, I review his recent column, which argues that the US can and should confront both Russia and China at the same time. Episode 228 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: LibertyWeekly.club Join my membership and newsletter site! Mises Pieces Merch: Grab your Liberty Weekly merch here. Use code...

Pelosi’s Pickled Provocation Ep. 227

by Patrick Macfarlane | Aug 9, 2022 | Vital Dissent

https://youtu.be/6t0w03HduRI In the last two weeks, I spent a great deal of time covering Nancy Pelosi's reckless diplomatic visit to Taiwan. As a part of my coverage, I made a panel appearance on Around the Empire with JoAnne Leon and was glad to be a guest on It's Too Late with Alan Mosley. I felt like they were both strong appearances, so I am running them this week on the podcast. Episode 227 of the Liberty Weekly Podcast is Brought to you by: LibertyWeekly.club Join my membership and newsletter site! Mises Pieces Merch: Grab your Liberty Weekly merch here. Use code LW10 for 10% off...