Counterflow with Buck Johnson

Today I'm joined by Tho Bishop and Clint from Liberty Lockdown to discuss the evergreen topic of political strategy. Clint is advocating for the Libertarian Party and Mises Caucus as being the best vehicles moving forward for the growth of liberty and messaging. Tho has a different view and pushes for using one of the two major parties in America, specifically for him, the Republican Party. We discuss Dave Smith's possible run as Libertarian Party presidential candidate and a lot more. Find more about Liberty Lockdown here: Find more from Tho Bishop here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest this week is the great Scott Horton. Scott and I discuss the War on Terror and when, if at all, American troops will finally be withdrawn from Afghanistan. Biden has already torn up the deal that Trump made with the Taliban to remove the troops by May 1, 2021. We also discuss the CIA and other nefarious groups placating the left by pretending that woke-ism and diversity are important issues to champion. At the same time, many individuals high up in government (some formerly so) are telling the country that right-wingers and libertarians are to be watched carefully as a serious threat to national security. Are we now in the CIA's scope? And speaking of the CIA, Scott gives a very good monologue on just how evil they are. Scott Horton is director of , editorial director of , host of Antiwar Radio on in Los Angeles, California, and podcasts from . He's the author of the 2021 book , the 2017 book, , and editor of the 2019 book, . He's conducted more than since 2003. In 2007, Horton won the Austin Chronicle's "" award for his Iraq war coverage on Antiwar Radio. Scott's articles have appeared at Antiwar.com, The American Conservative magazine, the History News Network, The Future of Freedom, The National Interest and the Christian Science Monitor. He was featured in the 2019 documentary An Endless War: Getting Out of Afghanistan and contributed a chapter to the 2019 book, The Impact of War.

My guest this week is the brilliant author, journalist, classicist, and historian, Dr. Thomas Fleming. Dr. Fleming first appeared on my radar as a founding member of what was then called The Southern League. We discuss what happened with that organization and what he thinks of secession these days. Dr. Fleming was also the man that Murray Rothbard reached out to and their friendship sprung the paleo-libertarian alliance at the John Randolph Club. We discuss those days and his thoughts on Murray Rothbard and that brand of libertarianism. Then we get into why libertarianism and individuality are simply not enough for a peaceful society. The left will create chaos with the voids that unsupplemented libertarianism leaves. And I couldn't let him get out of here without asking him about his days hanging out with Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground. Find all of Dr Thomas Fleming's work here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

Today's episode features my recent appearance on the Freeman Beyond the Wall podcast with Pete Quiñones. Pete and I discuss some of the things I said during a panel at a Mises Institute event in Birmingham, AL. I advised libertarians to start resisting the, often fallacious, claim to be neither left nor right. We discuss why I said that, the pushback I received at the event, secession, the Woke left, and more. I really enjoyed this chat with Pete, and I think you will as well. Find all of Pete's content here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ) : Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest this week is Iowa State Representative Jeff Shipley. Jeff is a Republican in the style of Ron Paul. We talk about his rise to elected office and how he strives to really listen to his constituents. We discuss his philosophy on the political system in America, his thoughts on the Libertarian Party and the Republican Party, and the issues that are important to him and the people he serves. Jeff has a very refreshing perspective on politics and why he does what he does. We also discuss his push for mushroom decriminalization, his views on foreign policy, and more. Follow Jeff here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest on this episode is Don the Pleb, proprietor of Plebian Media. Don's weekly YouTube show has become very popular, and you'll understand why from this interview. Don is of the right-wing persuasion and is very good at understanding politics and analysis. In this chat, he explains what Operation Choke Point is and how it has influenced deplatforming and demonetizing various voices in media. We also discuss the events of January 6, 2021 from the point of view of a guy who was actually there. I also ask Don about why the Right seems to be on the losing end so often. Find Don the Pleb on YouTube here: Find him on Dlive here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

Vin Armani is a man with a very fascinating and diverse life story. He now resides in Saipan after seeing the writing on the wall in April 2020. He knew the US was headed in a very bad direction. Vin is here to discuss the age that we now live in. It's what he has coined "The Dim Age". What differentiates it from the Dark Age is that the light is out there to be found. How do we tap into it? We are in a society that now values mysticism and novelty over tradition and reason. Vin is here to discuss exactly how to navigate this. We also discuss Bitcoin and get into Vin's past life as a high-end straight male escort. Find more about Vin Armani here: Get Vin's newest book here: Sponsors: Zippix Toothpicks ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

This was a really enjoyable bonus episode with Thaddeus Russell and Tho Bishop. Tho is a proud Florida man, and Thaddeus resides in the State of California. We discuss the ways in which their respective states implemented COVID-19 restrictions and how it has affected their lives. Florida has obviously come out on the winning end now, and California and its governor Gavin Newsom are floundering. We also get into some very good discussion on political strategy and analysis, including their thoughts on populism, culture, and more. This was an excellent chat, and I think you'll enjoy it. Sponsor: Domestic Terrorist Clothing ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest today is blowing up on YouTube as of late, and her channel is becoming a must-watch. Her name is Vanessa, and she is otherwise known as Gothix. She joins me to discuss the perceived race issue in America. We discuss her being "canceled" from her previous online presence, as well as her leftist friends dropping her after she, as a black woman, spoke out against things like: BLM, socialism, and the need for "allies". Which types of people do you think attack her the most? It couldn't be the tolerant, progressive, white left, could it? Tune in for a wonderful discussion with a sharp and entertaining guest. I even have a segment in this one where I read actual quotes about racism from progressives that I know in real life and get Vanessa's reactions. It's great. I know you'll enjoy this one. Visit Vanessa's website: Follow her on Twitter: Sponsors: Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Domestic Terrorist Clothing ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!

My guest today is CJ Killmer, the proprietor of the Dangerous History Podcast as well as a 15-year history professor. CJ starts right off with dropping a big red pill about the United States education system. Many people say it's failing. Well, that depends on what you think its purpose is. We get into many items, including: Who is the worst US president EVER? CJ's advice on schooling for your children, and a lot more. Visit CJ's website: Follow CJ on Twitter: Sponsors: Lorenzotti Coffee ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Domestic Terrorist Clothing ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 10% off your order! Paloma Verde CBD ( ): Enter code BUCK at checkout for 25% off any purchase over $75! ...and join their mailing list for an additional 10% off! Visit my website: Donate to the show here: Audio Production by Podsworth Media: Leave us a review and rating on iTunes! Thanks!