Good Morning Liberty

Does defending the Constitution make Thomas Massie a bad Republican, or does it expose what the party has become? Nate and Charlie break down the fight over Massie's effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, the administration's response, and the argument that congressional oversight somehow undermines national security. They examine war powers, unlawful orders, JD Vance's defense of Hegseth, and the familiar excuse that previous presidents did it too. Then comes the post-election blame game: why are libertarians being blamed for Republican losses when they were demanding that Republicans keep their promises? The hosts debate coalition politics, the American Liberty Party idea, and why moving in the wrong direction more slowly is still moving in the wrong direction. Plus, a Veterans Day argument for fewer unnecessary wars and a skeptical look at renewed Republican and Fox News attention to the Epstein files. The through-line: If your side needs immunity from criticism, what exactly are you trying to preserve? Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only pre-shows and more: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Opening banter and social media battles 05:38 Massie's Hegseth impeachment push 15:12 Veterans Day and the cost of foreign wars 17:27 Trump, Massie, and the GOP's midterm reckoning 23:29 JD Vance's defense of Hegseth 28:54 Unlawful orders and the backlash against Massie 33:39 Article I, Article II, and Jefferson's war powers 40:47 Are libertarians to blame for Republican losses? 46:50 Could a third party force Republicans to change? 52:51 Why "less bad" isn't good enough 1:02:22 Epstein files and Fox News' renewed interest 1:11:36 Hold your own side accountable Sponsor Uncommon Goods, with the 15% offer read in this episode: https://www.uncommongoods.com/gml Standing links Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All Links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Calley Means's conversation with Joe Rogan raises a bigger question than who has influence in the White House: can corruption ever be controlled while government has so much power to sell? Nate and Chuck react to Means's allegations about Susie Wiles, lobbying connections, and obstacles to the MAHA agenda. They discuss RFK Jr.'s position inside the administration, the glyphosate liability debate, and why supporting free markets includes holding companies accountable for harm. Then they look beyond the personalities. From congressional stock-trading bans and revolving-door restrictions to campaign-finance rules and term limits, would popular reforms change Washington's incentives, or leave the biggest prizes untouched? Using hypothetical FDA and Medicare examples, the hosts explain why a small policy change can be worth an enormous amount of money to a business. Their argument: ethics rules may catch misconduct, but lasting reform requires reducing the government's power to grant favors, protect incumbents, and steer markets. Join the Fed Haters Club and support Good Morning Liberty: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Corruption, Calley Means, and the limits of reform 05:36 Means on Rogan: lobbying ties and White House access 10:59 Why didn't insiders speak up sooner? 14:37 Campaign money, free speech, and favors for sale 21:03 Glyphosate and Means's liability-protection allegations 26:46 Farming trade-offs and the right to sue 37:00 Bureaucracy and the limits of presidential control 43:48 Incentives matter more than finding virtuous leaders 48:46 What voters think about government corruption 53:11 Stock-trading bans, lobbying restrictions, and ethics rules 55:36 Why regulatory influence can be worth millions 1:00:27 Why the hosts argue for less government power Get 15% off your next order at https://www.uncommongoods.com/gml Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All Links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Rep. Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached over the Iran war. Is this just political theater, or is there a serious constitutional case against Trump's Secretary of War? Nate and Charlie break down the impeachment effort, the limits of presidential war powers, and why congressional authorization matters even if you support the military operation. They also examine Senator John Kennedy's arguments about Iran and why another war in the Middle East isn't as simple as some politicians seem to think. Then Trump takes an unexpected turn during his latest 60 Minutes interview, suggesting his deportation policies may have been too tough and expressing interest in a deal for longtime undocumented immigrants. Is Trump floating amnesty without actually saying the word? Could a compromise combining border security with legal status work? And how will the MAGA base respond? Finally, we discuss the White House shakeup involving Susie Wiles and Stephen Miller and preview a deeper look at Calley Means' allegations about corruption, lobbyists, and special interests inside the Trump administration. Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.joingml.com #Trump #Immigration #Hegseth 00:00 Weekend headlines and political shakeups 01:41 Thomas Massie's push to impeach Pete Hegseth 04:29 Senator Kennedy's arguments about Iran 06:45 The Constitution and presidential war powers 10:25 Continued strikes and the challenge of war with Iran 13:40 Uncommon Goods sponsor 18:56 Trump discusses an immigration deal on 60 Minutes 21:04 Deportations, public opinion, and the Hispanic vote 23:57 Could border security and limited amnesty work? 28:26 Trump's proposal for longtime immigrant workers 30:17 Susie Wiles, Stephen Miller, and Calley Means 34:49 Tomorrow's corruption discussion and closing Uncommon Goods, 15% off your next gift: https://www.uncommongoods.com/gml Join GML https://www.joingml.com All GML Links https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links YouTube Playlist 1 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA YouTube Playlist 2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Carlos Manuel Fadraga left Cuba at 16. A trip to an American Walmart helped him understand how much freedom he had been missing. Josh Martens welcomes Carlos to Good Morning Liberty for a conversation about growing up under the Castro regime, leaving through the refugee process, and building a life in America. Carlos recounts religious persecution at school, threats against his father, government food rationing, and the everyday choices that felt extraordinary after arriving in the United States. They discuss why socialism appeals to struggling young Americans, Carlos's argument for free markets and smaller government, and his work with the Dissident Project. The conversation also turns to Cuba's future: Josh raises the human cost of U.S. sanctions, while Carlos argues for maintaining pressure on the regime and explains his surprising preference for American annexation. From political conformity to the freedom to shop somewhere else, this interview explores what liberty means to someone who grew up without it, along with the difficult questions surrounding how Cuba might become free. Join the Fed Haters Club to support independent conversations about liberty: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Introducing Carlos Manuel Fadraga 01:14 Growing up under the Castro regime 03:27 Why Carlos's family had to leave 05:48 Arriving in America and discovering abundance 09:45 Faith, political loyalty, and persecution 12:12 Leaving Cuba and the cost of state control 16:25 The Dissident Project's mission 18:01 What Carlos tells young Americans drawn to socialism 24:17 Cuba sanctions: suffering, pressure, and regime change 28:51 Why Carlos favors U.S. annexation 31:30 The freedoms Americans take for granted 33:55 Following Carlos and closing thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Qbh8oNQW4/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromcubatofreedom?obrf=MTR4cWZ0cWQ3c3M1OQ== On X: https://x.com/frcubatofreedom?s=11&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg YouTube: https://youtube.com/@myfactthoughts?si=9PUcMGh8g5dHq-uc Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA GML playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Carlos Manuel Fadraga: https://www.dissidentproject.org/carlos-manuel-fadraga Dissident Project: https://www.dissidentproject.org/ About the project: https://www.dissidentproject.org/about

Republicans lost, and the excuses are already winning. From Iran-war defenses to exit-poll confusion, this week's Dumb Bleep nominees have plenty of blame to pass around. Nate flies solo with the Fed Haters Club for a post-election edition of Dumb Bleep of the Week. He takes on Mark Levin's nuclear-warhead claims, Ben Shapiro's defense of the Iran war, and the argument that podcasters and dissenters are responsible for the GOP's losses. Nate argues that holding politicians to their promises is accountability, even when the politicians are on your side. Also on the ballot: Ro Khanna's "DEI is back" celebration, calls to nationalize SpaceX, Benny Johnson's neocon reversal, Dana Loesch's interpretation of exit polling, and Tim Burchett's price-gouging explanation for diesel costs. Then come the familiar accusations against Libertarian voters, a look at Lydia Christensen's platform, and Eric Metaxas's comparison of Trump's predicament to George Washington's. Nine nominees. One winner. Very little self-reflection. Join the Fed Haters Club to submit nominees and vote live: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Dumb Bleep: The post-election edition 02:48 Ro Khanna: "DEI Is Back" 04:42 Arrest Musk and nationalize SpaceX? 07:21 Mark Levin, Iran, and nuclear-warhead claims 24:00 Ben Shapiro and the defense of regime change 29:18 Blaming the podcasters and the "woke right" 38:27 Benny Johnson's neocon reversal 43:09 Dana Loesch and the exit-poll breakdown 51:09 Diesel prices, export bans, and MAGA conspiracies 57:39 Libertarian spoilers and Lydia Christensen's platform 01:06:21 Eric Metaxas: Trump, Washington, and divine purpose 01:09:33 Nominee recap, voting, and this week's winner Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Republicans promised lower costs, less government, and no new wars. So how did the coalition that put Trump back in office come apart? Nate and Charlie break down the 2026 midterm results and argue that Republicans gave their own voters plenty of reasons to walk away. From the cost of living and the Iran war to DOGE, spending, and the handling of the Epstein files, this is a libertarian look at the gap between campaign promises and governing. We review election returns and voter polling, react to Trump's response, and unpack JD Vance's explanation for the losses. Plus, Matt Walsh challenges the political cost of the war, commentators blame dissident podcasters, and Bill Mitchell discovers the upside of an election he predicted Republicans would win. The bigger question: Will Republicans learn to deliver smaller government, or just find a new way to sell bigger government? Join the Fed Haters Club for bonus content and to support independent libertarian commentary: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Welcome and the midterm shock 02:12 Why Republicans deserved to lose 04:06 Senate flips, Texas and election surprises 11:01 Voter shifts, inflation and opposition to Trump 20:42 Broken promises, Congress and the Epstein files 28:15 Trump responds to the Republican losses 34:44 JD Vance: Why voters walked away 44:49 Matt Walsh challenges the case for war 55:37 Does the long game excuse bad policy? 01:02:10 Blaming podcasters for the GOP defeat 01:07:12 Bill Mitchell's prediction meets reality 01:09:38 Can free markets win voters back? Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Lower prices. No new wars. Trillions in spending cuts. How does the record compare with the promises? On the eve of the 2026 midterms, Nate and Charlie put Trump's second-term agenda through a libertarian promises-versus-results review. We examine household costs, the Iran war, DOGE's spending-cut ambitions, the Department of Education, and the administration's handling of the Epstein files. We revisit the campaign clips, question the explanations offered afterward, and ask how much responsibility belongs to Trump, congressional Republicans, and the institutions standing in their way. How long does "short-term pain" last before voters start demanding the promised gain? There are wins to discuss, too: Ross Ulbricht's pardon, tax-cut extensions, reduced border crossings, and the administration's moves on regulation and health policy. We also unpack the limitations behind "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime." Finally, we discuss Libertarian candidates and why state and local races deserve attention even when Washington has exhausted your patience. Join the Fed Haters Club and support Good Morning Liberty: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Trump says he's on the ballot 02:48 The midterm outlook and voter frustration 12:27 Household prices: promises versus reality 15:07 Gas prices and "short-term pain" 22:04 What happened to "no new wars"? 40:51 DOGE and the $2 trillion promise 44:27 Department of Education, Massie, and Congress 48:18 The Epstein files and lost trust 52:48 Promises kept: the border and tax cuts 54:40 Ross Ulbricht's pardon 56:00 RFK Jr., MAHA, and deregulation 59:36 State races, local elections, and Libertarian candidates Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

What happens when a generation demands change and ends up with less freedom? Iranian-born scholar and actor Yasmin Pacella joins Josh Martens to discuss life under Iran's Islamic regime, the personal cost of dissent, and the revolutionary promises her parents' generation came to regret. Yasmin recounts being detained by the morality police, the everyday fear of being stopped over her clothing, and the unexpected freedom of simply riding a bicycle in Italy with the wind in her hair. She explains how studying abroad became life in exile as her public work made returning home unsafe. The conversation explores her family's experience of the Iranian Revolution, how political trends draw people into movements, and why she challenges Western activists to test their ideals against lived experience. Josh and Yasmin also discuss communism, capitalism, academic conformity, and the danger of confusing opposition to an existing government with a guarantee of something better. Finally, Yasmin shares her hopes for a free Iran: political choice, economic opportunity, international relationships, and room for ordinary people to build better lives. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlineyas/ Movie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetromovie/ Movie's fundraising link: https://donorbox.org/vetro-film-fundraiser Support independent, liberty-minded conversations by joining the Fed Haters Club at https://www.joingml.com. All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/ 00:00 Introducing Yasmin Pacella 01:01 Leaving Iran and building a life abroad 04:00 Why returning home became unsafe 06:36 Experiencing everyday freedom in Italy 09:04 Arrested by Iran's morality police 15:01 Her parents' generation and the Iranian Revolution 19:18 Political trends and the danger of revolutionary promises 22:52 Challenging communist ideals with real-world experience 26:30 Academia, conformity, and avoiding debate 30:12 What a free Iran could look like 33:18 Staying connected to Iran and assessing hopes for change 36:06 One change for liberty, Yasmin's work, and closing thoughts

he White House has a LEGO music video, JD Vance has an explanation for $5,000 checks, and a democratic socialist says she's also a capitalist. Welcome to Dumb Bleep of the Week. Nate flies solo as the Fed Haters Club weighs nine nominees from across the political spectrum. First up: the White House's musical victory lap on taxes, healthcare, spending, and promises kept. Nate gives credit where he thinks it's due, then challenges the gap between the sales pitch and the record. Next come Vance's defense of tariff-funded checks, Nithya Raman's description of herself as both a capitalist and a democratic socialist, and online defenses of Mao. Nate also takes on the San Francisco Libertarian Party's posts about age-of-consent laws, raises free-speech concerns about UK respect orders, and questions an article linking higher beef prices to gymgoers and GLP-1 users. The episode closes with commentary on Obama's response to allegations involving Ilhan Omar, a debate over whether government services are really cheaper once taxpayers enter the equation, and the audience's winning nominee. Join the Fed Haters Club for live shows, pre-show conversations, and private Discord access: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Trump Cold Open and Welcome 02:24 Campaign Texts and the Coming Midterms 03:27 White House LEGO Video: Promises vs. Results 22:00 JD Vance Defends $5,000 Checks 26:57 Can You Be a Capitalist and a Democratic Socialist? 31:21 Mao, Dictatorship, and Historical Revisionism 39:45 Libertarian Party Controversy and Consent 48:18 UK Respect Orders and Free Speech 53:24 Are Gymgoers Driving Up Beef Prices? 58:24 Obama, Ilhan Omar, and Allegations of Selective Enforcement 1:05:00 Is Government Really Cheaper? 1:12:39 Nominee Recap, Party Frustrations, and the Vote GML Post: https://x.com/GoodAMLiberty/status/2115958406507086018?a=EIWM5MSRMjba8jX5T5M&s=20 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.joingml.com All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Calls to nationalize SpaceX, Bernie Sanders' latest tax arguments, and a Second Amendment apparently limited to muskets. It's a crowded field for Dumb BLEEP of the Week. Nate flies solo for a Monday makeup edition, starting with the Starlink controversy in Ukraine and Robert Reich's call to nationalize SpaceX. What do we actually know about the restrictions, what remains disputed, and how did a fight over satellite service become an argument for government ownership? Then it's Bernie's turn: student loans, tuition-free college, a claim about 32,000 climate-related deaths, and California's billionaire wealth-tax debate. Nate challenges how the numbers are presented and asks who ultimately pays for the proposed solutions. Also on the ballot: Abdul El-Sayed's musket argument, Jake Auchincloss' gun-parts ad, the backlash to Jeremy Todd's anti-draft remarks, Trump's celebration of oil revenues, and JD Vance's unfortunate Titanic analogy. We finish with Netanyahu's Iran rhetoric and a debate over criticism of Israel, vandalism, and accusations of antisemitism. Join the Fed Haters Club to catch the live show and vote for the week's worst take: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Dumb BLEEP of the Week: Monday makeup edition 02:36 Starlink, Ukraine, and calls to nationalize SpaceX 33:21 Bernie Sanders: Student debt and "free" college 35:36 Bernie's climate-death claim and heat modeling 43:09 California's wealth tax and billionaire math 49:24 Second Amendment rights: Muskets and modern technology 55:09 Jake Auchincloss' online gun-parts ad 58:18 Jeremy Todd, Ed Gallrein, and the draft 1:02:42 Trump's oil-money brag and Vance's Titanic analogy 1:10:45 Netanyahu, Iran, and election concerns 1:14:33 Bank vandalism and accusations of antisemitism 1:19:51 The nominees, live voting, and this week's winner Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.joingml.com All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/