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The Chris Spangle Show

We Are Libertarians

The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustain a free

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24:03

Filling Health Care Gaps with the Heart and Soul Clinic

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/31

Lisa Kreag, Executive Director of the Heart and Soul free clinic, joins me to discuss the need for care for the uninsured in one of the most affluent communities in the state of Indiana. You wouldn't think the need would be so great in our wealthiest county, but it is. She explains how this nonprofit cares for over 500 patients with an all-volunteer staff. http://www.heartandsoulclinic.org Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is

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41:37

The Importance of Civics with Charlie Hyde of the...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/27

I recently moved downtown in Indianapolis and frequently walk by the home of Benjamin Harrison, who was the 23rd president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. I became curious about the man and his time in office and looked into him, and he cared deeply about civics and what makes a community work well. Charlie Hyde is the President & CEO of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, and he joins me to discuss his legacy as President, how he was shaped by his service in the Civil War, and what the

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27:30

Fighting to Stop the Fentanyl Crisis with Finesse...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/24

For the second year in a row, the life expectancy of Americans dropped sharply. While COVID played the larger role, Fentanyl contributed as well. Last year was a record year for overdose deaths with an estimated 107,622, CDC says, an increase of 15% from the previous year, and 70% of fatalities were from the synthetic opioid. Especially hard hit were communities of color. According to statnews.com, "Black Americans lost 0.7 years between 2020 to 2021, and American Indian and Native Americans saw the

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47:02

Inflation's Impact on Health Insurance, Healthcare...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/21

Open enrollment season is upon us, and many people think they're stuck with expensive, crappy health insurance, and that just isn't the case. Matt Allen of Iconic Insurance joins me to discuss the good and bad of "Obamacare," or the Affordable Care Act, changes to the health insurance tax credit system in the inflation act, and inflation's impact on small business owners. Download his podcast How In The Health? Insurance Podcast - https://iconic.fireside.fm/ This episode is brought to you by Iconic

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95:10

The Complete History of Columbus Day - Why We...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/10

Last Columbus Day, I decided to learn more about the history of the man and the day celebrating him. Since then, I've visited historical sites in Santa Domingo in the Dominican Republic and San Juan in Puerto Rico. I read books and watched documentaries to gain a better perspective of who Columbus was. In this episode, I share what I've learned, beginning with the history of the day, who wants to change it (or not) and why, and then share a basic history of Columbus and his voyages. Links: Book

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60:10

Ending the Stigma and Shame Surrounding Miscarriages

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/07

Over the last few months, my wife and I have experienced five miscarriages. We decided to be open about it because we need the support of friends and family, and we felt being open about it would contribute to the end of the stigma around losing a child. My guest Emma Ping of Selah’s Grace Ministries, started a nonprofit to do that same thing. Jennifer Kitzmiller of Indianapolis Arts Chorale also joins us to talk about their event Break the Silence: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness, a musical

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20:38

The Importance of After School Programs with Maggie...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/06

You've likely seen the iconic logo of the Boys and Girls Clubs in your local area. Maggie Lewis, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, joins me to share how they transform kids' lives through after-school programs. Learn more at https://bgcindy.org/. Video https://youtu.be/NbE6O6rB-ZI Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance

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17:05

The Return of We Are Libertarians

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/10/03

Here's the game plan: We will continue to put interviews in the Chris Spangle Show feed, but we are also bringing back the panel/research shows IN PERSON here. It's more fun than doing a show on Zoom allows. We will keep giving you short shows on the basics of current events AND classic WAL filled with friends sitting around the living room talking in-depth about politics with plenty of irreverence. We recorded this as we were building out the new Dolittle studios... Well, Kristi Avery and Sara

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36:53

The Importance Of Building Community Across Economic...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/09/27

Yoezer Cassell is a junior at Covenant Christian High School. He won an internship with the Bank of America Student Leaders program, where he works at the Christamore House in Haughville, serving the economically disadvantaged. He shares what his service has taught him and how it prepares him to make a change not only in his local community but abroad. We are joined by Andy Crask, Bank of America Indianapolis market president, and Bailee Holt, a case manager at Christamore House Family & Community

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54:11

Why is privacy important?

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/09/14

A person's private affairs, movements, thoughts, words, and choices are their own, and the state has no right to interfere in them. This is a foundational principle of libertarianism, and it is constantly under attack from governments and big businesses in a digital world. Leslie Corbly and I discuss the many complicated issues around privacy in 2022. Leslie Corbly is a Privacy Policy Analyst with the Libertas Institute in Lehi, Utah. She covers current events and affairs related to privacy from

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72:46

Lessons From the Life of Queen Elizabeth II

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/09/09

It's my birthday, and I felt like doing a podcast about why the death of Queen Elizabeth II makes us sad, a few lessons we can learn from her, the history of Vaudeville, carneys, and Elvis, as well as a fight with a cricket. The Quote from the Queen's Speech: https://www.facebook.com/chris.spangle/posts/pfbid031T7QRJEAraWXb4bshNsCUHeJFTBW9HScCJTNH3U5fu5xkmcSoyR5sMaiKCu7Fwxyl The birthday gift from Joshua Sexton:

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45:26

How One Nonprofit is Changing Lives Through Using...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/09/06

Donna Oklak of the Meridian Foundation is passionate about innovation in the nonprofit space. She has created the Arago Honors Nonprofit Innovation Awards to grant of $10,000 to a nonprofit that breaks the molds of traditional systems. To show how that works, she and I speak to Kristi Mitchell of the Launch HOPE Foundation. Working with interns from Butler University that attend their business school, they form mentorships and give aid to young entrepreneurs from disadvantaged

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84:35

WAL Reunion; Chris Spangle; Brian Nichols; Aaron...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/09/02

The voices are Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, Chris Spangle, and Brian Nichols. We get a network update, a surprise visit by Aaron Ewert, and the Spangle Aldi anger is directly challenged by a buffet of groceries. Brian emceed a political rally, and a former Vice Presidential candidate found Spangle in a park. This is old school, wandering classic WAL network. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic

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23:43

Why Does Taiwan Matter?

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/09/01

Why was it a big deal when Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan? Daniel Chang joins me to share why China and America are both competing for a tiny island off mainland China. Daniel Chang is a Political Science and Economics student from the University of South Florida. He worked as a congressional intern to Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12). He also is the head of international analysis at Politiks. He is a Young Voices Contributor. The ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Nonsense Over Taiwan Must End Now -

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What Are the Details of Biden's Student Debt...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/08/26

Brad Polumbo of Based Politics joins me to discuss the details of Joe Biden's debt cancelation. Brad counters some of the commonly held beliefs about this proposal and shares it if has a shot of passing the courts. Based Politics - https://www.based-politics.com/ Previous episode: What Will Happen if We Cancel Student Loan Debt? - https://www.chrisspangle.com/p/what-will-happen-if-we-cancel-student Video https://youtu.be/Zd6VrgxeFj8 Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete

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24:07

The Current State of School Choice

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/08/25

Like every other industry, the pandemic has dramatically impacted education. This is leading more parents to choose private education options instead of public schools. Cooper Conway is a National Voices Fellow at 50CAN and a Contributor at Young Voices, and joins me to discuss the current conversations in the educational reform movement. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of

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20:04

Free Market Solutions to Climate Change

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/08/22

The Biden Administration has recently invoked the Defense Production Act for a climate emergency. What does this mean? Jakob Puckett, an energy analyst and a Young Voices Contributor, joins me to explain this move and share some free-market ideas for combating climate change. Article - https://dailycaller.com/2022/07/27/opinion-bidens-disastrous-agenda-is-the-real-emergency-not-the-climate-puckett/ https://youtu.be/pNoJGzzdp9k Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives -

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24:51

The Bipartisan Consumer Protection Law That Will Harm...

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/08/18

Have you heard of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act? I hadn't until I saw David B. McGarry's article in National Review. While intended to curb the power of big tech, the outcomes will be a privacy nightmare for consumers. David B. McGarry is a Consumer Choice Fellow with Young Voices. He’s a staunch defender of liberty and American institutions and writes extensively on privacy and tech policy. Consumer Choice Fellow Follow him on Twitter: @DAVIDBMCGARRY. The Bipartisan Antitrust Bill

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31:42

Which Former President Created Modern Politics?

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/08/15

Most people don't consider Martin Van Buren a great President (he wasn't), but he still impacts our life daily. How? Gary Frankel joins me to discuss how the founder of the Democratic Party created modern politics. Gary Frankel is a graduate student at Texas A&M University’s Bush School of Government and Public Service with a concentration in education policy and management. He is a graduate fellow at AIER, a Young Voices contributor, and Chalkboard Review’s breaking news reporter. You Should

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36:45

Why Did the FBI Raid Trump's House?

The Chris Spangle Show ·

2022/08/09

News broke last night that the FBI raided Mar-A-Lago, the residence of the former President of the United States. This is without precedent. So what happened? He pissed off the librarians. Rhinehold and I explain the Presidential Records Act, why he was raided, and what happens next for Donald Trump. Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health

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