Good Morning Liberty

Join Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson for another episode of Good Morning Liberty! In this episode, they discuss a variety of topics, starting with a light-hearted conversation about weather preferences and wardrobe choices, before diving into serious subjects like the latest updates on tariffs, the possible dismantling of the Department of Education, and the controversial operations of USAID. Hear their thoughts on Elon Musk's aggressive approach to overhauling governmental bodies, the economic implications of various tariffs, and the misuse of taxpayer money. They also touch upon the ongoing RFK confirmation and the broader implications of downsizing federal agencies. With a mix of humor and critical analysis, this episode provides an in-depth look at current political and economic issues. (01:42) - News Updates and Tariff Discussion (06:28) - Department of Education Dismantling (15:14) - RFK Confirmation and USAID Critique (24:20) - Concerns Over Musk's Access to Systems (25:12) - Debate on Transparency and Government Structure (25:21) - Elizabeth Warren and RFK Discussion (26:59) - USAID's Role in Government Waste (28:42) - Money Laundering Allegations (29:33) - Healthcare Facility Funding Issues (32:19) - USAID's Controversial Investments (35:15) - Foreign Aid and Government Control (36:33) - Reforming USAID: Challenges and Criticisms (42:14) - Political Reactions and Future Implications

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Chuck and Nathaniel Paul Thurston dive into various topics, including tariffs announced by Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, the inaugural segment of Dumb Bleep of the Month, and discussions about trust, political grifters, and controversial statements. They also critique Bill Burr's comments on California wildfires, a lefty bishop's political prayer, and Senate hearings involving RFK Jr. Additionally, the episode covers issues related to SSRIs, DEI, and societal trust, all while maintaining a humorous and critical tone. (02:57) Tariffs and Economic Implications (06:56) Libertarian Perspective on Drug Policy (07:40) Debate on Tariffs and Trade (10:43) Trump's Negotiation Tactics (17:20) Dumb Bleep of the Month Voting Process (18:51) Trump's Controversial Tweet (21:47) MAGA Grifters Feud (27:19) MAGA Grifters and Tariff Hypocrisy (28:00) Bill Burr on California Wildfires (33:19) National Prayer and Transgender Children (36:43) RFK Hearing Highlights (37:21) Debating Antidepressants and Mental Health (49:13) Trust in Society and DEI Concerns (53:01) Dumb Bleep of January Winner   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML  

Author Alexandra Hudson joins Josh to discuss historical lessons of civility. Specifically, lessons we can learn from the relationship between two of our founding fathers, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.  We discuss how their bitter political differences drove them apart and destroyed their friendship, and how they were able to use civility and respect to rekindle that friendship later in life. Alexandra believes we can "revive the wisdom of the past to help us better our lives today," and that the story of Adams and Jefferson is an example of how we can bridge the divisions that build up in relationships, and rekindle the ones that have been strained due to political differences in our lives.   Alexandra's article in the Washington Post:   https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/12/04/jefferson-adams-politics-friendship/   Follow Alexandra on X, and at Civic Renaissance:   https://x.com/lexiohudson?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://www.civic-renaissance.com/   Get a copy of Alexandra's book The Soul of Civility. Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves:   https://a.co/d/b86DBde   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, the hosts dive into various intriguing topics, including the RFK Jr. hearing where absurd arguments about vaccines and SSRIs were discussed. They explore the Medicaid 'freakout,' the implications of the doomsday clock, and a heckling response to Lyft's handling of a 489-pound passenger. Don't miss the analysis on right-wing authoritarianism, Snowden 'traitor' claims, and Tim Pool's heated debate with Brad Polumbo. All this and more in this week's 'Dumb Bleep of the Week.' (03:56) Medicaid Freeze Panic (09:57) California's Wildfire Lawsuit Bill (14:54) Doomsday Clock and Climate Change (22:01) Tim Pool vs. Brad Polumbo on China Trade (31:05) Trump's Anti-Semitism Measures (41:50) Analyzing Trump's Fascism Claims (43:55) Plane Crash Blame Game (45:55) Edward Snowden: Hero or Traitor? (52:34) Selena Gomez's Emotional Plea (56:01) RFK Hearing Highlights (01:09:01) Rapper's Lawsuit Against Lyft Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

We cover highlights from the confirmation hearings of Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and RFK Jr., as well as discuss the airline disaster that happened last night.     

In this Good Morning Liberty episode, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss the RFK hearing, examining the political theater involved in such hearings. They touch on the broader implications of government accountability and healthcare responsibility, including individual choices and systemic flaws. Highlighting RFK's stance on not banning foods but promoting awareness about their health impacts, they debate personal accountability for health costs. The episode also explores the reactions to Trump's executive orders, particularly the Medicaid funding scare, and the potential impact of Trump's offer for federal workers to resign with eight months' pay. The hosts critique the overreaction from political figures and social media, urging a balanced and rational approach to governmental changes. (00:29) RFK Hearing Discussion (02:39) Personal Responsibility in Health (04:59) Medicaid and Healthcare Debate (12:23) RFK Nomination and Political Threats (16:43) Healthcare as a Human Right Debate (19:32) America's Health Crisis: Obesity and Healthcare Costs (20:44) The Debate on Healthcare Rights and Insurance (21:16) BernieLies.com: A Blast from the Past (22:08) Trump's Federal Worker Buyout Plan (26:13) Medicaid Portal Shutdown Controversy (34:18) The Challenges of Cutting Government Programs (37:28) Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML  

Nate & Chuck being you the news amid many technical difficulties on the show. Enjoy!   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

In this lively episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss Trump's recent comments on FEMA's inefficacy and the federal government's role in disaster relief. They debate the merits and pitfalls of Trump's proposal to shift disaster management to local governments. Following this, the hosts address recent misinformation about ICE agents and a Chicago school incident, debunking the viral falsehood. The episode also covers the controversy surrounding Trump's conditions for aid to California, including the push for voter ID laws, and concludes with a discussion on the potential future of the Libertarian Party and the resignation of its chair, Angela McArdle. (03:19) Trump's FEMA Critique (05:30) Local vs Federal Disaster Management (11:05) Trump's Busy Weekend (12:36) California's Insurance Crisis (17:18) Voter ID and Federal Aid Conditions (22:02) Debunking ICE School Raid Rumors (23:55) Imaginary ICE Agents Incident (25:35) Secret Service Mix-Up (28:13) Colombian Coffee Tariffs (38:42) Libertarian Party Turmoil (40:15) Libertarian Party Ideological Divide (43:59) Nate's Libertarian Party Vision   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML  

Agustina Vergara Cid joins Josh to discuss the current immigration system and how it is almost designed to prevent legal immigration.  They discussed the hardships immigrants face, and the insane rules and red tape they must navigate.  We talk about how we can change the system to reduce the current illegal immigration problem, and how much of the illegal immigration problem we now face is almost like a black market for immigrants, which was created because our system makes legal immigration so difficult that it is virtually impossible for many to accomplish.    Agustina's articles in the Los Angeles Daily News and Real Clear Politics:    https://www.ocregister.com/2024/11/30/elon-musk-gets-it-americas-legal-immigration-process-need-to-change/   https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2024/12/19/deport_the_criminals_keep_the_workers_152109.html   Follow Agustina on X:   https://x.com/agustinavcid?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg   The Immorality of the US Immigration System:   https://youtu.be/1VOzKYDDkow   They Cato article Agustina referenced during the episode:   https://www.cato.org/policy-analysis/why-legal-immigration-nearly-impossible   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

Nate & Chuck count down the DUMBEST things that happened in politics this week!   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML