Good Morning Liberty

In this entertaining discussion, journalist Taylor Lorenz, known for her coverage of online culture and her clash with Libs of TikTok, dives into some of the year’s most ridiculous controversies. She examines the fallout from her recent disputes and the implications for social media accountability. The conversation also tackles corporate tax disparities, the Living Wage for Musicians Act, and the bizarre squatter rights case plaguing homeowners, culminating in a humorous recount of a protest at Vanderbilt University over basic necessities.

The latest roundup highlights the controversial closure of Walgreens in minority neighborhoods, raising questions about racial discrimination. Biden's mishandling of classified documents leads to discussions on political double standards and mental fitness. In a bizarre twist, the comparison of trans women's milk to traditional breast milk sparks humor and skepticism. Amid a dramatic police incident, the hosts find comedy in chaos, showcasing how laughter can emerge even in serious situations. Expect insightful critiques mixed with entertaining takes!

It's time for Dumb Bleep of the Year! This episode brings you the DBOTW winners from January, including the raid on Amish farmer Amos Miller for selling non-USDA certified meat, New Jersey's failed plastic bag ban, Dr. Fauci's admission on social distancing rules, and other governmental overreaches. (01:54) Amish Farmer's Legal Battle (13:11) Fauci's Social Distancing Admission (15:24) Canadian Porch Pirates Privacy (18:33) New Jersey's Plastic Bag Ban Backfire 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 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

Join Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson in the latest episode of Good Morning Liberty as they dive into the 'Dumb Bleep of the Week,' covering various topics and reactions in the news. They discuss the year-end madness around the CR bills and debt ceiling increases, the controversial decision of the Miss France pageant, and PolitiFact's 'Lie of the Year' selection. The hosts also delve into Kyle Kulinski's recent rants, Whoopi Goldberg's views on healthcare, and the grand jury's terrorist designation in an ongoing case. Don't miss this hilarious yet insightful episode as they wrap up 2024 with a bang! (02:48) Government Shutdown Drama (03:19) Elon Musk and Social Media Influence (03:55) Debate on Ultra Rich and Democracy (04:56) Government Shutdown Impact (12:12) Debt Ceiling Controversy (14:17) Trump's Influence and Republican Reactions (25:18) Congressional Stock Trading and Pay Raises (31:00) Privatizing the Postal Service (35:39) Daylight Saving Time Debate (37:04) Trust Fall and Daylight Saving Time (37:41) The Case for Keeping Daylight Saving Time (38:25) Shorter Days and Factor Meals (39:56) Jasmine Crockett and MLK Day Controversy (41:11) PolitiFact's Lie of the Year (42:02) Joe Biden's Cognitive Health Debate (48:38) Kyle Kulinski on Joe Rogan (54:46) Luigi and Whoopi Goldberg (01:05:54) Dumb Bleep of the Week Voting 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 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

The controversial continuing resolution bill, the political maneuvers behind it, and the influence of Elon Musk, who stirred the Republican waters and advocated for government reform. The episode wraps up with a look at other legislative actions, such as the Social Security Fairness Act and a rundown of relevant tweets and reactions from political figures. The hosts don't shy away from the potential impacts of political decisions on the holiday season, making for both a festive and thought-provoking episode. (00:30) Christmas Movie Marathon (04:23) Elon Musk and the Spending Bill (05:28) Government Shutdown and Spending Bill Breakdown (14:48) Global Engagement Center and Online Censorship (18:37) Ad Break: Factor Meals (19:25) Save Money with Factor Meals (19:54) Government Censorship and Lawsuits (20:54) Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (24:12) Social Security Fairness Act (26:52) Elon Musk and Government Control (29:16) Debt Ceiling and Government Spending (39:59) Closing Remarks and Call to Action 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 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

Join Nate Thurston and special guest Scott Horton, director of the Libertarian Institute and author of 'Fools Errand,' 'Enough Already,' and 'Provoked,' as they talk about the complexities behind the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Horton dismantles popular narratives, explores how U.S. foreign policy and previous administrations contributed to the conflict, and critiques the impact of Russiagate on American politics. Horton offers in-depth analysis on the roles played by various U.S. Presidents, the influence of neocons, and discusses potential alternative actions Russia could have taken. (00:48) Debunking the Russia-Ukraine Narrative (05:19) Historical Context of U.S. and Russia Relations (09:21) American Propaganda and War Justifications (19:52) Russia's Security Concerns and NATO Expansion (32:24) Impact of Russiagate on American Politics (33:44) Fear and Perception of Trump Among Liberals (35:14) Conspiracy Theories and Media Influence (37:05) Lack of Accountability in Political Narratives (39:09) The Role of Social Media in Shaping Opinions (42:51) Trump's Foreign Policy and Its Consequences (55:35) Neoconservatism and Its Influence Check out Scott's debate w/ Gen. Clark on Piers Morgan https://youtu.be/gPwqDGnTMuc?si=Z55U77HfUC6xEzGk Get "Provoked" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Provoked-Washington-Started-Catastrophe-Ukraine/dp/1733647376 Follow Scott on X https://x.com/scotthortonshow Libertarian Institute https://libertarianinstitute.org/ AntiWar.com https://antiwar.com/ Links: https://gml.bio.link/ Watch GML on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50

Oscar Gill-Lewis joins Josh to discuss his country's shift toward soft authoritarianism. We discuss how both major parties in the UK are pushing nanny state laws on smoking, sugar use, and junk food. We also discuss the current push away from free speech in the UK. Oscar brings a real world perspective on the many dangers, and immorality of allowing the government to control people's mind, body, and speech. Oscar's article in the Conservative Home Oscar Gill-Lewis: In Opposition, Conservatives must stand up against the nanny state | Conservative Home Check out more of Oscar's work at Young Voices, on LinkedIn, X, and at We Speak Freely Oscar Gill-Lewis https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscar-gill-lewis?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app https://x.com/gill_lewis65?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://www.wespeakfreely.org/ 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 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, host Nate Thurston goes solo as he covers various topics, including the controversial sale of border wall sections, the heated debate surrounding Tulsi Gabbard's potential leadership position, and the acquittal of Daniel Penny in the Jordan Neely case. Nate also dives into discussions about the high costs of healthcare, the USPS, and Trump's stance on automation. He touches on the controversial OnlyFans star Lily Phillips and New York Governor Kathy Hochul's idea to combat inflation. Tune in for an in-depth, critical analysis of these pressing issues. (03:42) Biden Administration's Border Wall Auction (09:22) Tulsi Gabbard and National Security Concerns (13:51) Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely Case (31:53) Healthcare Profits Debate (39:51) The Dark Side of Health Insurance (41:39) The Benefits of Health Insurance (45:46) Elizabeth Warren on CEO Shooter (47:53) The Primal Prescription and Healthcare Costs (49:53) Luigi Maggione's Manifesto (50:47) Postmaster General's Controversial Hearing (53:37) Ohio Flag Planting Controversy (56:23) Lily Phillips and Exploitation Debate (01:01:17) Kathy Hochul's Inflation Solution (01:03:12) Trump on Automation and Unions (01:08:32) Kyle Kalinske on Homelessness (01:16:32) Dumb Bleep of the Week Voting 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 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 replay/compilation episode, we explore the drastic changes in healthcare costs since the government's increased involvement, particularly focusing on the shift from individual out-of-pocket expenses to public health insurance covering a significant portion of costs. We discuss the economic impacts of these changes, such as rising premiums, claim denials, and the restrictions placed on insurance companies by laws like the Affordable Care Act. The episode emphasizes the need for a free market system to make healthcare more affordable and critiques how government policies have led to inefficiencies and higher costs. (00:00) The Impact of Government on Healthcare Costs (00:35) Historical Healthcare Expenditures: A Closer Look (02:17) Out-of-Pocket Costs and Public Health Insurance (03:21) The Role of Private Health Insurance (04:58) The Free Market Solution to Healthcare (05:19) Affordable Care Act: Challenges and Consequences (06:17) Insurance Mandates and Market Dynamics (07:48) The Economics of Health Insurance (13:25) Conclusion: Addressing the Real Problems in Healthcare 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 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

Amanda Griffiths joins Nate for a fun discussion about the future of the Libertarian Party. https://x.com/AjaxtheGriff LP Alliance: https://discord.gg/refocuslnc (00:35) Libertarian Party and Neo-Prags Discussion (06:04) Debate on Libertarian Party Strategies (09:12) Trump's Influence and Libertarian Party's Future (14:08) Presidential Pardons and Political Corruption (17:51) Libertarian Party's Role and Strategy Moving Forward (23:36) Reflections on Libertarian Candidates and Strategies (36:46) LP Alliance (37:28) Personal Involvement and Mises Caucus (39:53) Healthcare CEO Assassination and Public Reactions (47:37) Libertarian Party's Role and Ideological Revolution (51:43) Global Politics and Conspiracy Theories (01:00:10) Amanda's Parody Album and Russian Revolution 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 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