

Good Morning Liberty
Good Morning Liberty
Good Morning Liberty is a libertarian podcast hosted by Nate and Chuck, lifelong friends and former touring musicians who now run a healthcare software business in Nashville, TN. Each episode breaks down daily news and political events through the lens of libertarian philosophies, emphasizing individual freedom, logic-based arguments, and practical ways to live a meaningful life. With a mix of humor and insightful commentary, it's perfect for anyone seeking a fresh, liberty-minded start to their day.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 37min
Manufacturing Crisis! A Manufactured Problem || EP 1527
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, the hosts discuss the ongoing conversation about tariffs, trade deficits, and the state of American manufacturing. They reflect on Elon Musk's stance against tariffs and the broader implications of such policies. The episode delves into how modern manufacturing jobs have evolved and the myths surrounding the decline of US manufacturing jobs. The hosts argue that increased productivity and technological advancements have reduced the need for manufacturing labor, not overseas competition. They also critique the political flip-flopping evident in the debate and emphasize the importance of free trade for economic growth. Additionally, the episode features discussions on the potential pitfalls of protectionist policies and how such tactics could lead to higher consumer prices and economic inefficiencies. (03:41) Market Reactions and Political Hypocrisy (08:21) Trump's New Term: Panican (14:06) Rand Paul's Stance on Tariffs (19:00) America's Production vs. Consumption Debate (20:30) Technological Advancements in Manufacturing (21:23)The Reality of American Manufacturing (26:40) Impact of Regulations on Manufacturing Jobs (31:16) Debunking Trade Deficit Myths Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Apr 6, 2025 • 36min
Newsom's Shifting Strategy w/ Joey T McFadden || EP 1526
Joey T McFadden joins Josh to discuss the new strategy Governor Gavin Newsom, and other Democrats seem to be using in an attempt to win back key voter demographics that they lost in the last election. With the start of his new podcast with his conservative guests, Governor Newsome plans to win them back by embracing long form podcasts, engaging in conversations to find common ground with conservatives, and pivoting away from unpopular woke cultural policies. Joey's article in the Orange County Register: Gavin Newsom’s strategic unawokening – Orange County Register Follow Joey's In Response Substack and Braver Angels NYC Substack: https://joeytmcfadden.substack.com/ https://braverangelsnyc.substack.com/ Check out Joey's podcast In Response: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-response/id1801794166 Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
Dumb BLEEP of the Week! (Tariff Wars) || EP 1525
Nate & Charlie tried to count down the dumbest things of the week, but they actually spent the whole time on Trump's tariff war. Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Apr 2, 2025 • 46min
Trump's "Liberation Day," Mass Shootings, & Bayer Seeks Immunity on Round-Up Liability || EP 1524
In today's episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson delve into several important topics. They discuss the confusion and effects of tariffs on Liberation Day, including how tariffs operate as a tax affecting consumers and businesses. They also critically examine a University of Colorado study's claim that 7% of Americans have been involved in a mass shooting, emphasizing discrepancies and potential biases in the data. Lastly, they explore the controversial bill that Bayer is pushing in various states to gain immunity from liability lawsuits related to its product, Roundup, and its cancer-causing chemical, glyphosate. Alongside tackling these nuanced issues, they also highlight the role of regulatory environments in business decisions and debunking prevailing myths. (01:08) Tariffs and Liberation Day (04:28) Economic Implications of Tariffs (20:05) Mass Shooting Statistics (24:59) Mass Shootings: Misleading Statistics (26:47) Defining Mass Shootings: Different Standards (27:45) The Reality of School Shootings (28:21) International Comparisons: Knife Attacks (28:34) Questioning the One in 15 Claim (30:13) Roundup and Glyphosate: Legal Battles (31:43) Bayer's Liability and Farmer Impact Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Apr 1, 2025 • 25min
Half-True Deportation Story Goes Viral on April Fools || EP 1523
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss their annoyance with April Fool's Day, highlighting an example of a misleading post about an Obama-appointed judge. They explore the implications of spreading false information, especially in today's social media age. The duo dives into a controversial story about the Trump administration mistakenly deporting a Maryland father to a Salvadorian prison, examining both the media's spin and the actual facts. They also touch on topics like government overreach, immigration policies, and a new antisemitism awareness law. Join us for a fast-paced, thought-provoking episode that navigates the tricky landscape of truth and fiction. (01:33) A Believable April Fool's Joke (03:49) Controversial Deportation Story (07:35) Debate on Due Process and Rights (19:49) Anti-Semitism and Free Speech Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Mar 31, 2025 • 40min
Dumb BLEEP of the Month! + Trump's Third Term || EP 1522
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss a range of topics including their local tornado experience, family issues caused by storms in Illinois, and the latest entries for Dumb Bleep of the Month. They delve into cringeworthy Democrat videos, Trump's feud with Thomas Massie, and Ben Shapiro’s controversial take on JFK assassination files. They also cover other political blunders and conclude with a discussion about Trump's hint at a possible third term. (03:22) Cringey Democrats Video (09:28) Thomas Massie vs. Donald Trump Feud (18:59) Ben Shapiro's Take on JFK Assassination (19:44) The Importance of Historical Events (23:51) Signal Gate Controversy (30:29) Trump's Third Term Speculation Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Mar 30, 2025 • 26min
Accountability is Key in Israel-Hamas War w/ Aviv Nathanael Phipps || EP 1521
Aviv Nathanael Phipps joins Josh to discuss his article in Real Clear World where he says we need a fair and rational military inquiry in the Israel-Hamas war. They discuss how supporters of each side need to hold their own side accountable to their actions during the war so we can prevent future mistakes, and hopefully, future conflicts. Aviv's article in Real Clear World: We Need Fair Accountability in the Israel-Hamas War | RealClearWorld Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 13min
Dumb BLEEP of the Week! (SignalGate, Racism, Rosie, and More) || 1520
The Fed Haters Club votes for the dumbest thing this week!

Mar 26, 2025 • 43min
SIGNAL-GATE Day 2 || EP 1519
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson dive into the latest updates on SignalGate and the controversial details surrounding it, including potential illegal sharing of classified information via the messaging app. They highlight the hypocrisy on both sides of the political spectrum and speculate about the possible repercussions for involved officials. Additionally, they discuss President Trump's executive order aimed at overhauling the federal elections process, sparking a debate on voter ID laws and election integrity. Tune in for an insightful exploration of these pressing issues and more! (02:43) Classified Information and Legal Implications (04:50) Military Operations and Security Concerns (10:13) Speculations and Political Ramifications (20:32) Trump's Classified Documents Controversy (23:24) Hypocrisy in Political Reactions (24:57) The Real Issue: Unconstitutional Military Actions (33:18) Trump's Executive Order on Federal Elections (36:12) Debate on Voter ID and Election Integrity Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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

Mar 25, 2025 • 32min
SignalGATE || EP 1518
Nate & Chuck break down the newest controversy in the Trump administration. The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-administration-accidentally-texted-me-its-war-plans/682151/?taid=67e185a0142e3e00010cde92 Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML 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/factorpodcast 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