This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

#592 - Thomas Massie

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Jun 24, 2025
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Rep. Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky's 4th district, is also an engineer and farmer with an MIT degree. He shares hilarious stories about living off-grid in D.C. and his unconventional camper lifestyle. The talk dives into the troubling national debt, candid thoughts on his rocky relationship with Trump, and critiques of both parties' fiscal irresponsibility. Massie also touches on the challenges of bipartisan politics, the influence of lobbyists, and the complexities of legislative processes, all while keeping the conversation light and engaging.
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ANECDOTE

Living Off-Grid in A Camper

  • Thomas Massie lived for two years in a truck camper in DC, often parking in congressional lots.
  • He modified it to run off solar panels and avoided typical utility bills during his time in Congress.
INSIGHT

Self-Sufficient Home Setup

  • Massie hasn’t bought public utilities in 20 years and runs his home off solar, well, and generator.
  • This independence prepares him for life after Congress, ensuring stability without relying on infrastructure.
ANECDOTE

Solar-Powered Mobile Chicken Coop

  • Massie built a solar-powered mobile chicken coop called the "clucks capacitor" that moves to provide fresh forage.
  • The coop uses supercapacitors to run without batteries, keeping chickens healthy and fertilizing the yard.
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