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Episode 317: Dismantling Political Authority and the ‘Social Contract’ w/ Michael Huemer

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 27, 2019 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

49 Minutes Suitable for All Audiences Pete invited, professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Michael Huemer to the show. Micheal wrote a book entitled, "The Problem of Political Authority," in which he deftly takes apart the concept of such political "givens" as government authority, the Social Contract, Democracy and much more. Michael discusses these concepts and explains why they have no basis in reality. Link to Richard Grove's Autonomy Course The Problem of Political Authority Michael's Amazon Page Pete's Patreon Pete's Books on Amazon Pete's Books Available for...

Episode 316: Why are Some Christians Painting Trump as a Messiah Figure?

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 25, 2019 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

36 Minutes Rated G Pete invited Stephen the AnarchoChristian to return to the show to have a discussion about certain Christians who are making the claim that Donald Trump is some sort of Messiah or deliverer. Stephen gives his explanation on this phenomenon and talks about possible motives that always seem to pop up when a "movement" of sorts is born. Link to Richard Grove's Autonomy Course AnarchoChristian.com AnarchoChristian Podcast AnarchoChristian Facebook Group Pete's Patreon Pete's Bitbacker Pete's Books on Amazon Pete's Books Available for Crypto Pete on Facebook Pete on...

‘They’ll Never be Communism in Murica’

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 24, 2019 | Economics, Featured Articles, Libertarianism, Peter Quinones, Politics

Yeah, about that. The average “social media patriot” is enamored with pointing their finger at the stage full of democratic presidential candidates and hurling accusations of them desiring socialism and communism in their “Free Murica.” There’s a huge problem with their allegations in relation to them not wanting communism; it’s already here, and has been for over a century. Looking at the “Ten Planks of Communism,” as laid out by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in their “Manifesto of the Communist Party,” may set off alarm bells in those who actually pay attention to what the State has...

Episode 315: Pete and Jose Niño Discuss ‘Red Flag’ Laws and the Future of Gun Control

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 23, 2019 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

55 Minutes PG-13 Pete invited Jose Niño to return to the show to discuss "red flag" laws and the outlook for gun control in the immediate future. They talk about the one way that any and all gun laws can be combated. Jose is the author of "The 10 Myths of Gun Control" and writes on such diverse topics as the "war on meat" and the history of Venezuela. Subscribe to Jose's Newsletter 10 Myths of Gun Control Jose's Mises.org Page Lions of Liberty Podcast Indiegogo for The Monopoly on Violence Pete's Patreon Pete's Bitbacker Pete's Books on Amazon Pete's Books Available for Crypto Pete on...

Episode 314: Dave Smith on his Debate, and Podcast, w/ L.P. Chair Nicholas Sarwark

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 19, 2019 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

66 Minutes Some Strong Language Comedian and podcaster, Dave Smith, joins Pete to talk about his recent Soho Forum debate with Libertarian Party Chairman, Nicholas Sarwark. They go over what was argued at the debate in relation to the resolution, The Libertarian Party should never again put up national candidates whose views are similar to those of Gary Johnson and Bill Weld, and the lively discussion that was had when Dave invited Nick to appear on his podcast, Part of the Problem, the next day. The video and audio for the Debate will be available here Part of the Problem w/ Nick Sarwark...

Episode 313: The Future of Fiat and Cryptocurrencies w/ Donnie Gebert

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 18, 2019 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

54 Minutes PG-13 Pete invited Donnie Gebert to return to the show. Donnie starts off talking about an article detailing some of the biggest banks in the world moving their payment processing to JP Morgan's Quorum blockchain and then launches into his opinion on the future of fiat currency, and how he sees cryptocurrencies overtaking its monopoly on the market. Donnie Gebert is the author of "A Direct Republic: The Null Hypothesis of Politics (How to Automate a Legislature)." Donnie is former military intelligence whose method is meant to transcend party politics. Donnie's Website Donnie's...

‘I Don’t Need Proof, Just Tell Me What to Believe!’

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 17, 2019 | Featured Articles, Justice, Libertarianism, Peter Quinones, Politics

Whether it be Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy, from a young age people are taught to believe in things that are fantasy. And those are the “positive” things. Through time, children have been told stories of “the monster under their bed” that will “get them” if they don’t behave in a manner in which adults expect them to. Eventually, kids face the reality that there is no Santa, and breathe a sigh of relief that the monster they’ve been frightened by is just a story. Do they ever stop to ask the purpose of these tales? When they get older, is their penchant for believing...

Episode 312: Per Bylund on the Role of the Entrepreneur in Society

by Peter R. Quiñones | Sep 16, 2019 | Free Man Beyond the Wall

50 Minutes Suitable for All Audiences Per Bylund returns to the show to talk about the role of the entrepreneur not only in society, but according to the Austrian School of Economics. Per on Economics for Entrepreneurs - Please Subscribe! Per on Twitter "Man on Matter: How the Former Gains Ownership of the Latter" Lions of Liberty Podcast Indiegogo for The Monopoly on Violence Pete's Patreon Pete's Bitbacker Pete's Books on Amazon Pete's Books Available for Crypto Pete on Facebook Pete on Twitter