I was honored to (and surprised) to be asked as a guest on Jacob Winograd's show The LCI Green Room over at the Libertarian Christian Institute to talk about the “Grill Pill”—a mindset that’s all about stepping back from the chaos of national politics to focus on what really matters: faith, family, community, and yes, sometimes literally grilling. He and I unpack the emotional toll of constant political engagement, why many of us are disillusioned with activism, and how to reorder our lives around what God has actually called us to. We talk about libertarianism, Christian cultural engagement, and the dangers of making politics an idol. This one’s honest, raw, and full of hard-won wisdom. Hope it helps you recalibrate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start out the show with a couple of personal announcements about my family and career, and then Harry Price, Rhinehold and I deal with the fact that it's hard to be a principled libertarian. First, there are some good things the government does at a local level. Secondly, the libertarian ideology is barely popular with libertarians. So I ask them, "what's the point?" Harry gives me a good answer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.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, and 7.62mm. It significantly reduces loading time, minimizes hand fatigue, and enhances your shooting practice. With its adjustable mechanism, the Universal Mech-loader fits multiple magazine types, ensuring a universal fit for your firearms. Transform your time at the range with efficiency and ease. Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 designed for a variety of ammunition types including 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 Auto, .223/5.56mm, and 7.62mm. It significantly reduces loading time, minimizes hand fatigue, and enhances your shooting practice. With its adjustable mechanism, the Universal Mech-loader fits multiple magazine types, ensuring a universal fit for your firearms. Transform your time at the range with efficiency and ease. Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the Presidential race, and in his exit speech, he gave a scathing indictment of the Democratic Party and the Mainstream media that was worth hearing. Rhinehold, Hodey Johns, and I listen to it and explain why the two-party system has a stranglehold on our country.  Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/0ileU6zLM_k?si=LDD8WTS5jrvlnjP_ Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden has dropped out of the Presidential race, which clears a path for Vice President Kamala Harris to run against Republican Donald Trump. We discuss how Biden decided and what happens next at the DNC convention.  Video - https://youtu.be/KsPbwpHRQrM Kamala Harris's Record - https://www.chrisspangle.com/p/452-kamala-harriss-record How Biden Decided - https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/21/why-biden-dropped-out-00170106 The delegate process: What happens next now that Biden has dropped out? - https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/21/what-next-biden-00170001 Where can the money go: https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-has-100-million-reasons-to-stay-in-election-finance-d8a2dfdf Democrats are a healthier party - https://politicalwire.com/2024/07/21/thoughts-on-joe-biden-stepping-aside/ Democrats Donate More Than $50 Million Online After Biden’s Exit - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/us/politics/bidens-exit-democratic-donations.html Trump donated to Harris for AG - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/21/donald-trump-donation-kamala-harris-campaign-california/74493046007/ How the Bet on an 81-Year-Old Joe Biden Turned Into an Epic Miscalculation - https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/joe-biden-age-condition-before-election-drop-out-c9fc46ef This Is Exactly What the Trump Team Feared - https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/07/trump-campaign-biden-dropping-out/679183/ It's Been Easy To Forget How Bad Kamala Harris Is - https://reason.com/2024/07/21/its-been-easy-to-forget-how-bad-kamala-harris-is/ Kamala Harris Is a Cop Who Wants To Be President - https://reason.com/2019/06/03/kamala-harris-is-a-cop-who-wants-to-be-president/ Cheeky video mocks Kamala Harris for "unburdened" catch-phrase - https://youtu.be/Ovi_raayD44?si=ZvlS9oEvvUKeiBV9 Coconut Tree - https://x.com/bailey_s26/status/1808313176402153792 Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Rinehold discuss the chaotic and rapidly changing political landscape. Topics include Biden's potential drop out of the race, the recent assassination attempt on Trump, the implications of Chevron deference being overturned, and the constant pressure to keep up with current political events. Chris shares personal challenges amid this chaos and reflects on U.S. politics' increasing uncertainty and unpredictability. The discussion also covers the possible manipulation within Biden's campaign, the impact of Project 2025, and speculations on the future of both Biden and Trump in the upcoming election. Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Spangle and Rhinehold welcome attorney and commentator Abdul-Hakim Shabazz to discuss if Donald Trump deserved to be tried, if he will go to jail, and if he will be re-elected. They explore how Trump's legal team handled the situation, the intricacies of falsifying business records charges, and the potential implications for Trump's political future. Additionally, the conversation touches on the impact of Trump's behavior on the Republican Party and the political landscape in general.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/B1FGiMc7Rxe Video - https://youtube.com/live/kL6BSlBOfro?feature=share Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Spangle and a panel of guests delve into the latest Libertarian Party convention, discussing Donald Trump's controversial speech, Chase Oliver's nomination as presidential candidate, and the party's internal dynamics. They explore ideological shifts from the Ron Paul Revolution to current conservative tendencies, including Angela McArdle's reelection as chair and Mark Rutherford's vice chair. The conversation covers internal debates, accusations of conspiracies, and the challenges of maintaining unity and professionalism within the party.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/VNYdjAIgjHn Video - https://youtube.com/live/Y-d9sQXHamI?feature=share Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover a spectrum of issues such as Libertarian Party strategies, global political trends, the encroachment of digital currency control, economic policies, and even the potential societal collapse! That's what happens when we check in with our fin Andy Horning.  We discuss the necessity for substantial change within American politics, skepticism towards incrementalism and the World Economic Forum's vision for the future, financial challenges to welfare programs, and the power of a passionate minority to instigate political revolution. Andy also talks about his Senate run and the promotion of his book "Relighting the Torch," proposing solutions to these issues.  Relighting the Torch - https://amzn.to/4aiSqaR Video - https://youtube.com/live/Izm4kKt5An4 Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump is speaking at the LP Convention? Why? Video - https://youtube.com/live/z7yK5Eyp8qU Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over a quarter of a billion humans live in the United States, and we really only have Trump and Biden as a choice? And does this choice represent something fundamentally new in American politics? Then we explain and debate Colorado's move to take Trump off of the ballot in the 2024 election.  Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy the WAL Christmas Party. Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, Zach Burcham produces the show. We pull together the network hosts for an unprogrammed night of fun. BET’s Chris Spangle, Harry Price of Low Key, and Brian Nichols of the Brian Nichols Show join us. We talk NFL, how pop culture between ages 8 and 16 forms us, and why does Harry call soda “tonic”? Five podcast hosts competing to get heard…What could go wrong? Prepare to be entertained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the anniversary of the killing of John Kennedy in Dallas. While in Dallas a few years ago, I took a tour of Dealey Plaza with Robin Brown of JFK Custom Tours. It was so entertaining that I invited Robin to the show to lay out what he believes happened on November 22, 1963. We spend a great deal of time discussing the rise of defense contractors and the CIA in the early days of the Cold War. Then Robin explains his theory on the why, how, and who of President John F. Kennedy's murder. Visit Robin's website at https://www.jfkcustomtours.com/. Disclaimer: I really have no idea what happened to President Kennedy, and by having Robin on, I am not endorsing his ideas. Much of the history on the establishment of that period we share is absolutely true, and most facts on the assassination he shared did check out. I don't know what happened. I just found him to be a fun person you'd enjoy. Come to your own conclusions. Spangle's photos and videos from Dallas - https://www.facebook.com/chris.spangle/media_set?set=a.10104575098003994 Documentary recommendation - Coup in Camelot Book recommendation - JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters by James W. Douglass  Time Stamps 00:11:38 - Who Is Robin Brown? 00:27:55 - Rise of the Military Industrial Complex 01:32:52 - What Happened on 11-22-63? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in as Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold react to a video chosen by Harry about the country slipping into Civil War.  Tim Pool video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdi4zX7ThNU&t How would we slip into Civil War? - https://www.chrisspangle.com/p/notes-for-october-1-2020 Karl Rove on how much worse Americans have been divided in the past - https://ricochet.com/podcast/call-me-back/karl-rove-on-our-new-or-not-so-new-political-dysfunction/ Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/XnTSPaGjU9g?si=c3U7psR11avmqQXK Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering why Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy just got voted out of his role for the first time in American history? Rhinehold and I explain the basics.  Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a trash human? Asking an expert friend about how to solve a basic problem instead of googling first. Somehow, this leads to why quantum mechanics tops the list of best inventions in the 20th century.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Spangle and Harry Price revamp the WAL format with their first reaction video... about reaction videos. When is it fair to use someone else's content, and how? What are some new ethical principles streamers and content creators should use when taking copywritten material to create something new? We weigh in.  XQC And I Had a Big Fight... And He's In The Wrong... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHjewgFLlhk https://youtu.be/e4y1xZepekI Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we tackle the Chinese spy balloon. What is it and where did it come from, and when do we go Red Dawn on it? Then we discuss ChatGPT. What are the implications for a tool that can write papers, pass exams, and write flawless code? We then discuss the tension of preserving what it means to be human in a technological society.  https://youtu.be/m2cT0Q7A7wY Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians ---- Make magazine re-loading faster than ever with the Trijent Mech-loader! Compatible with any magazine that fits your M4 or AR-15, this 5.56 Mech-loader uses leverage to make loading easier. Whether you mount it, use it on the go with the provided ammo can, or take advantage of its magnetic base for use on surfaces like a truck bed, the Trijent Mech-loader is the only speedloader that allows you to load faster and longer. Buy yours today at www.trijent.com. ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance on their own. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated, and if that's you, feel in control of your health with Matt Allen's help. Visit www.iconic-insurance.com/libertarians to get started. ---- Thanks to our sponsor, Lions of Liberty. Unlock the power of freedom with Lions of Liberty - the premier libertarian/anarchist podcast network. Join John Odermatt on Mondays for a dose of inspiration, health, and faith with 'Finding Freedom.' Get a good laugh with Brian McWilliams on Wednesdays as he takes on the broken world with 'Mean Age Daydream.' And don't miss out on the infamous 'Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor' episodes and 'Meme Wars' and 'Hatewatch' on Fridays. Take the first step towards true freedom and listen to the Lions of Liberty Network on all major podcast platforms today. Learn more at https://www.lionsofliberty.com. --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donald Trump was arrested. Democrats have been trying to put him behind bars. Republicans think it is a witch hunt. Harry, Rhinehold, and I break down the details of the charges against him and debate whether he committed a felony or not. Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/Fu7IBernhKA Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices