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Their case helped change Florida law. Why are Michael and Tasha Patterson still facing prosecution? Ryan Ralston returns to explain why You Are The Power is challenging the case and raising concerns about the prosecutor's impartiality. Josh Martens and Ryan discuss Patterson's Law, the fight for second medical opinions, and the expert reviews Ryan says undermine the abuse allegations. They also examine the prosecutor's conference remarks as Ryan recounts them, why he wants her removed from the case, and the family's continuing struggle after their children's adoption. The conversation then turns to a Memphis family seeking answers and body-camera footage after a disturbing incident involving their deceased mother, an Iowa family facing prosecution following their infant son's death, and DUI arrests involving drivers whose alcohol and drug tests Ryan says came back negative. Juliana Leggett's experience raises questions about police training, accountability, and the damage an arrest can cause even when charges are dismissed. What does accountability look like when the government's version of events is challenged by the evidence? This interview examines that question through the cases You Are The Power is working on. You Are The Power's website: https://www.youarethepower.net/ Ryan's Email: [email protected] Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only conversations and support Good Morning Liberty: https://www.joingml.com' 00:00 Ryan Ralston returns to Good Morning Liberty 02:30 The Patterson family's fight in Florida 04:18 Prosecutor remarks and retaliation concerns 08:36 Medical experts challenge the abuse allegations 16:36 Ryan on the adoption timeline 18:54 The Wilson family's fight for Memphis bodycam footage 32:54 An Iowa family's case after their infant son's death 39:07 Why the family case and criminal prosecution diverged 42:33 Investigating sober DUI arrests 43:48 Juliana Leggett's arrest and negative tests 50:28 Police training and DUI enforcement 58:23 How to request help from You Are The Power 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/

Shane Gillis tells a gym joke, some rent-control defenders want the state to seize apartments, and government debt somehow becomes capitalism's fault. It's another crowded field for Dumbest Takes in Politics. Nate and Chuck work through this week's contenders, starting with the backlash to Gillis's SNL monologue and Dan Levy's response. Then it's New York's vacant rent-stabilized apartments, the economics of repairs, and why "just sell the building" doesn't answer the hosts' argument about investment incentives. We also get into James Hetfield's case for keeping politics out of concerts, Ken Jennings's Washington tax ad, and why the hosts reject the idea that bailouts and federal borrowing prove capitalism failed. Mike Johnson's explanation for gas prices, Trump's Nobel Peace Prize complaints, claims about Russian bots and Tucker Carlson's audience, and arguments over gun control round out the main discussion. The Fed Haters Club votes on which take deserves this week's crown. Join the Fed Haters Club to watch live, submit contenders, and vote: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 This week's Dumbest Takes in Politics 02:27 Shane Gillis and the gym-clothes backlash 17:48 Rent control, vacant apartments, and "just sell it" 28:56 Metallica and keeping politics out of concerts 34:33 Ken Jennings and Washington's tax debate 40:30 Is capitalism to blame for government debt? 45:37 Mike Johnson on gas prices; Trump's Nobel complaints 50:57 Tucker Carlson, Russian bots, and the disputed view-count chart 54:12 Gun control and school-shooting definitions 01:00:09 An Arizona candidate's assault allegation 01:02:47 What if men or women disappeared? 01:05:15 Recapping the contenders and the club's vote 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/

California wants a "one-time" billionaire tax. Meanwhile, voters are being asked to make an earlier "temporary" income-tax increase permanent. How many times are we supposed to fall for this? Nate and Chuck break down California's proposed wealth tax, Robert Reich's defense of it, and Ro Khanna's pitch for taking the idea nationwide. They discuss why net worth isn't cash in a vault, how selling investments to pay a wealth tax can create another tax bill, and why temporary revenue doesn't solve an ongoing spending problem. First, the guys react to an unforgettable Indiana candidate interview, then examine New York Fed research on how Trump's tariffs raised prices for American-made goods as well as imports. The conversation also tackles California's Medi-Cal funding debate, the difference between billionaire wealth and annual economic output, and the math behind promises of "free" services. Their alternative: make it easier to start businesses, compete, and build wealth while getting government spending and monetary meddling out of the way. Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only livestreams and more: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Welcome, studio upgrades, and Fed Haters Club 02:25 Jaime West's unforgettable campaign interview 10:36 Today's agenda: tariffs and California taxes 12:10 Trump's tariffs and the price of American-made goods 19:40 California's wealth tax: net worth isn't cash 23:56 Robert Reich's pitch and the tax bill behind the tax bill 26:41 Medi-Cal, budget shortfalls, and the meaning of "cuts" 32:32 When a temporary tax becomes permanent 35:09 Reich on tax cuts, wealthy residents, and inequality 41:30 Ro Khanna's national wealth-tax pitch and the math 46:38 A free-market response to inequality 56:33 Ro Khanna, libertarian alliances, and closing thoughts 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/ #GoodMorningLiberty #WealthTax #Tariffs

Republicans call Democrats socialists. But what happens when their own answer is more spending, more subsidies, and a different plan for running your life? Nate and Charlie examine James Talarico's economic agenda and argue that the GOP has surrendered the free-market case against it. From corporate taxes and Trump's tariffs to housing subsidies, grocery assistance, and healthcare, we ask who ultimately pays when politicians promise to make everything affordable. We also discuss the rumors surrounding Talarico's campaign absence, his denial, and why personal attacks are a poor substitute for debating policy. Then we turn to Nick Shirley's Seattle EBT investigation, the disputed grocery-store allegations, and Charlie's challenge to the viral "one can of Spam" framing. That leads to a broader discussion of welfare incentives, benefit cliffs, and why eliminating fraud alone doesn't answer the libertarian objection to the system. Plus: Ken Paxton, Trump's rallies, and our argument that Republicans have helped create their own political problems. Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only conversations and support independent libertarian commentary: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Opening banter and Nate's game-show recap 03:25 James Talarico: campaign rumors and his response 11:50 AI speculation and the GOP's missing argument 15:06 Corporate taxes, tariffs, and the cost of living 18:24 Healthcare, Medicare, and insurance competition 22:45 Texas polling, Ken Paxton, and "socialism light" 27:05 Trump's rallies and midterm expectations 29:02 Nick Shirley's EBT investigation 32:07 The disputed Spam claim and the store's response 38:40 Welfare incentives and benefit cliffs 40:12 Why Republicans lost the small-government argument 44:19 Closing and supporting GML 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/

Trump's $5,000 promise, Amazon's welfare numbers, and LA's mansion tax all raise the same question: who actually pays when politicians promise to help? It's another round of Dumb BLEEP of the Week, and Nate and Chuck are handing out criticism across party lines. They react to JD Vance's definition of socialism, challenge the defense of government checks as a tariff "dividend," and debate retirees' support for raising taxes on younger workers to protect Social Security benefits. Then it's Abdul El-Sayed's argument for public services, historical spending on schools and roads, and Robert Reich's criticism of Amazon. What can welfare-recipient counts actually tell us about wages, workforce growth, household size, and eligibility rules? Also on the list: the DOJ's campaign against antisemitism and its implications for free speech, Angie Nixon's call for a national rent freeze, and the reported consequences of LA's mansion tax. The episode closes with discussion of the disputed Cornell allegations, a proposed tuition-reimbursement bill, and the vote for the week's dumbest take. Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only conversations and support independent, liberty-minded commentary: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Welcome to Dumb BLEEP of the Week 03:40 JD Vance tries to define socialism 07:15 Trump's $5,000 checks and partisan double standards 14:51 The DOJ's anti-hate tour and free speech 21:15 Social Security: Tax younger workers to protect retirees? 26:45 El-Sayed, public services, and how much we already spend 35:20 Robert Reich, Amazon, and the welfare numbers 44:44 Angie Nixon's national rent-freeze proposal 47:12 LA's mansion tax and unintended consequences 59:04 The Cornell case: Allegations, evidence, and uncertainty 01:05:28 The proposed tuition-reimbursement bill 01:08:57 Voting for the week's dumbest take Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links Playlist 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Playlist 2: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

You paid into Social Security your whole life. But what did you actually buy, and who gets stuck paying when the promises outgrow the money? Nate and Charlie dig into the generational fight over Social Security, starting with a resurfaced Cato Institute poll and Matt Walsh's criticism of raising taxes on younger workers to protect retirees' benefits. The conversation goes beyond boomers versus millennials: how payroll taxes fund current benefits, what the trust funds actually hold, and why fewer workers per beneficiary make the math harder. We examine the gap between Social Security's popularity and the public's willingness to accept higher taxes or lower benefits, challenge familiar claims about fraud and immigration, and discuss the risk of financing promises through more borrowing and inflation. Then we compare Social Security with an illustrative private-investment scenario and debate opt-outs, lump-sum payments, and the painful transition any replacement would require. Our argument: take responsibility for your retirement instead of building your future around Washington's promises. Join the Fed Haters Club and support Good Morning Liberty: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Welcome, AI hairlines, and episode 1832 01:25 The Social Security tax fight 07:15 How Social Security and the trust funds work 11:15 Shrinking reserves and planning your own retirement 19:15 Higher taxes, bigger benefits, and fewer workers 22:15 Why politicians keep postponing reform 25:05 Higher taxes even if younger workers get less? 28:43 Lump-sum payouts and the politics of reform 33:41 What Americans misunderstand about Social Security 37:55 Fraud, immigration, and the money-printing argument 41:50 Social Security versus private investing 44:39 Opt-outs, transition costs, and final thoughts Cato's Social Security survey, published December 15, 2025: https://www.cato.org/survey-reports/new-poll-most-americans-expect-social-security-benefit-cuts-third-believe-program SSA's 2026 trustees report summary: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/TRSUM/tr26summary.pdf How Social Security's trust funds work: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/progdata/fundFAQ.html Historical Social Security tax rates: https://www.ssa.gov/oact/ProgData/oasdiRates.html Coverage reproducing the Matt Walsh post discussed: https://townhall.com/news/dmitri-bolt/2026/10/06/old-americans-overwhelmingly-support-taxing-younger-americans-to-fund-their-retirement-n2684138 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/

Trump promises $5,000 checks. A federal judge pushes back on a warrantless Flock search. Both stories raise the same question: where are the limits on government power? Nate and Chuck unpack the White House's anti-socialism messaging alongside Trump's proposed "dividend," asking why borrowing and spending suddenly become acceptable when Republicans are doing it. They discuss tariffs, federal deficits, investment promises, and why calling a government payout a dividend doesn't answer the question of who pays for it. Then, an Oklahoma ruling against a warrantless license-plate database search sparks a deeper argument about privacy, policing, and the Fourth Amendment. Is requiring a warrant enough when a searchable record of your movements already exists? Where does observing a car in public become tracking someone's life? And what's the libertarian answer when private companies build surveillance networks for government customers? From election-year checks to roadside cameras, we question the excuses for bigger government, even when they come from the supposedly smaller-government side. Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only conversations and weekly voting on the dumbest political takes: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Trump's $5,000 promise and welcome 01:05 Midterm strategy and the lesser-evil argument 04:00 The White House's anti-socialism campaign 09:13 Trump's checks, tariffs, and economic promises 12:08 Election strategy and the $21 trillion investment claim 15:06 Is the "Trump dividend" actually a dividend? 17:22 Tariff revenue, deficits, and who pays 20:36 A judge rules against a warrantless Flock search 26:17 Privacy in public and the Fourth Amendment 30:03 Why a warrant requirement may not be enough 31:49 Private companies, public funding, and surveillance 36:21 Join the conversation and support GML White House anti-socialism page discussed in the episode: https://www.whitehouse.gov/socialism/ The White House Original White House announcement of the proposed Trump dividend, providing background rather than the exact replayed clip: https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/09/trump-dividend-america-is-winning-and-americans-should-win-with-it/ The White House 404 Media reporting read during the Flock discussion: https://www.404media.co/federal-judge-rules-a-flock-search-was-indiscriminate-mass-surveillance-and-unconstitutional/ 404media.co 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/

Why do some young Americans care deeply about politics, then sit out elections? What happens when neither major party feels like it represents them? Josh Martens welcomes Alejandro Ramos, founder and executive director of the Ramos Research Institute, to examine the frustration behind youth voter disengagement. Drawing on CIRCLE research and his conversations with young people, Alejandro discusses registration confusion, competing work demands, distrust, and the gap between posting online and participating in civic life. Josh challenges older generations to take housing costs, education costs, and Social Security seriously. Together, they explore why dismissing those concerns can make socialism more appealing, why name-calling shuts down useful conversations, and how civic education can help people think independently. They also discuss third-party voting and Alejandro's expectations for the midterms before turning to Cuba. With family still on the island, Alejandro explains his perspective, while Josh questions whether sanctions and military intervention can deliver the freedom Cubans deserve. Join the Fed Haters Club and support Good Morning Liberty: https://www.joingml.com #GoodMorningLiberty #GenZ #Libertarian 00:00 Meet Alejandro Ramos 01:05 His family's escape from Cuba 05:09 Why young people struggle to participate 09:00 Does your vote matter? 14:52 Neither party represents me 22:13 Housing, Social Security and generational frustration 26:51 Socialism, populism and political name-calling 33:03 Teaching the why behind political beliefs 39:56 Four pillars of civic education 45:25 The midterms and third-party voting 52:57 Cuba: sanctions, intervention and freedom 1:06:33 Where to find Alejandro's work Ramos Research Institute: https://www.ramosresearchinstitute.org/ The Informed Observer: https://alejandrojramos.substack.com/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandroramos0515/ My bio page - https://www.ramosresearchinstitute.org/ajr Email - [email protected] CIRCLE: Young People and the 2024 Election: https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/2024-poll-barriers-issues-economy CIRCLE: Youth Voter Turnout in 2024: https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/new-data-nearly-half-youth-voted-2024 People vs. Politics documentary: https://www.peoplevspolitics.com/

Can a viral rent chart change the entire argument about capitalism and socialism? And can a government college-loan reform end up costing taxpayers even more? Nate and Chuck are back for Dumb Bleep of the Week, digging into Mamdani's conversation with Theo Von about socialism, affordability, housing, and what it means to guarantee a "dignified" life. They also break down arguments about billionaires, stock-market investing, CEO compensation, and whether the wealth debate survives some basic math. Then the show turns to the Trump administration's college-loan rule. The hosts examine what the rule does, why critics say it restricts educational choices, and why its incentives may not work the way supporters expect. Also in the mix: Bernie Sanders' wealth statistics, a proposal to cap student-loan interest, Brandon Herrera and the Communist Manifesto, an anti-MAGA kitten rescue fighting with PETA, and another debate over how much Trump's MAGA base tells us about the broader electorate. Follow the show, leave a rating or review, comment where available, and share the episode with someone who loves arguing about economics, government incentives, and political absurdity. 00:00 Off-Brand Cola and the Friday Show Begins 02:45 Mamdani, Theo Von, and the Rent Chart Debate 08:45 What Does Mamdani Mean by Socialism? 18:15 Theo Von on Capitalism, Corporations, and the 1% 23:30 Billionaires, Investing, and the Stock Market 27:45 Bill Burr, CEO Pay, and Worker Wages 32:15 Trump's College Loan Rule and the Backlash 41:30 Why the Loan Rule Could Cost Taxpayers More 46:45 The 2% Student Loan Interest Proposal 50:00 Bernie Sanders and the Wealth Statistics Fight 57:00 Anti-MAGA Kittens and the PETA Fight 01:03:15 Trump, MAGA Support, and the Broader Electorate Join GML: https://www.joingml.com GML Bio Link: https://gml.bio.link All GML Links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

Trump says prices are going down. Your grocery receipt might have a different opinion. Meanwhile, Republicans and libertarians are discovering just how fragile their 2024 coalition may have been. Nate and Chuck break down Trump's comments on inflation, prices, the stock market, and the promises that helped bring libertarian voters into his coalition. Then they get into Megyn Basham's criticism that libertarians are "useless" coalition partners who fight for the wrong things. The bigger question is whether the Republican Party can still call itself the party of small government, free markets, constitutional limits, and opposition to endless war while expanding federal spending and government power. The guys also dig into why libertarians can be difficult political allies: they tend to care more about reducing government than protecting a party, politician, or coalition. Plus: $68 grocery runs, 18D chess, Republican socialism, taxpayer-funded political messaging, COVID-era libertarian infighting, and why telling voters what they want to hear is such an effective political strategy. Subscribe or follow Good Morning Liberty, share the show, leave a comment, and leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. #Libertarian #Politics #SmallGovernment #Inflation #Trump Chapters 00:00 Good Morning Liberty 01:45 Nate's Weekend From Hell 03:30 What Happened in Politics This Weekend? 05:15 Politicians, Supporters, and the Political Lie 06:30 Trump Says Prices Are Going Down 10:30 What the Inflation Numbers Actually Show 17:15 The $68 Grocery Store Reality Check 18:15 Trump's "Final Battle" Ad 22:30 Megyn Basham vs. Libertarians 27:15 The One Thing Libertarians Actually Want 31:30 Is Government-Enforced Virtue Really Virtue? 38:00 COVID, the Libertarian Party, and the GOP Divide 40:30 Why Libertarians Are Becoming a Problem for Republicans 43:45 Small Government, Free Markets, and Republican Socialism 45:45 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Links Join GML: https://www.joingml.com GML Bio Links: https://gml.bio.link All GML Links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/