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Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian

Jeffrey Metrick

Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian is the unapologetic podcast that breaks down politics, economics, and culture with humor, edge, and facts. Hosted by Jeff, a liberty-loving Army vet, each 10-minute episode challenges mainstream narratives, exposes government overreach, and makes you think harder (and freer). If you"re tired of the status quo and ready for truth with a bite, hit play.

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00:14:53

Plead the Fifth Like a Pro: What the Government...

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2025/07/07

The Fifth Amendment isn't just courtroom drama or mobster lingo—it’s your shield against government overreach. In this explosive episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down the five powerful protections baked into the Fifth: from Miranda rights and double jeopardy to the Takings Clause and due process. With landmark cases, brutal truth bombs, and that signature Libertarian snark, you'll never look at "pleading the Fifth" the same way again.🔥 Learn how the

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00:08:39

Government Spying, Warrantless Raids & the 4th...

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2025/06/30

Is your phone really private? Can cops just take your stuff without charging you? And what exactly is the Fourth Amendment protecting you from?In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down how the government uses shady legal loopholes to spy, search, and seize—without your permission. From NSA surveillance to civil asset forfeiture and no-knock raids, it’s time to ask: Who’s guarding your freedom?Learn what the Constitution actually says, how SCOTUS decisions have helped or

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00:14:36

Unveiling the Third Amendment: Liberty’s Hidden Shield

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2025/06/23

Is the Third Amendment a forgotten guardian of liberty or a constitutional relic? Join host Jeff Metrick on Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian as we explore "The Third Amendment: The Constitution’s Forgotten Protector of Liberty" in this gripping 15-minute episode. Dive into its colonial roots, Supreme Court nods like Griswold v. Connecticut, and lower court battles like Engblom v. Carey. Discover its modern relevance—privacy, property rights, and police militarization—through a

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00:14:03

Liberty Locked and Loaded: Jeff’s Second Amendment...

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2025/06/16

Tune in to "Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian" with Jeff for a gripping exploration of the Second Amendment! From the Founders’ fierce vision to landmark cases like Heller and Bruen, we dive into the libertarian fight for gun rights with passion, humor, and real talk. Subscribe on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Apple Podcasts, share this with your freedom-minded crew, and join groups like the Second Amendment Foundation to keep liberty strong. Let us know your thoughts in a review!Hashtags:

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00:11:34

The First Amendment: Supreme Court Wins & Fails Exposed

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2025/06/09

The First Amendment protects your right to speak, publish, pray, assemble, and petition the government. But over the past century, the Supreme Court has both defended and violated those rights. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest First Amendment Supreme Court cases through the libertarian lens.From Schenck and Brandenburg to Texas v. Johnson and the Pentagon Papers, we cover how your freedoms have been upheld and how government has overreached.Learn what every libertarian needs to know

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00:09:03

The Job Corps Disaster: $155K Per Graduate and Still...

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2025/06/02

Job Corps — a well-intentioned federal job training program that somehow turned into another government disaster. Billions spent. Graduation rates under 40%. Costs that exploded to $155,000 per graduate. And worst of all? The students still end up making poverty wages. In this episode, Jeff breaks down exactly how the government turned a noble idea into another bureaucratic nightmare that taxpayers can’t escape.Follow Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian for daily episodes exposing government waste,

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00:07:46

Minarchist America: Freedom or Fragility? (Minarchism...

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2025/06/01

This is the finale of our 5-part series on Minarchism. Jeff breaks down the core question: would a Minarchist America lead to more freedom—or expose us to dangerous fragility?We cover:What we’d gain: freedom, efficiency, and clarityThe real risks to vulnerable populationsThe inequality debate: earned vs riggedThe cultural and political challenges of ever getting thereAnd the ultimate question: Are Americans strong enough to be free?Full video version on YouTube. All links in bio!

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00:10:17

Law, Order, and Justice – Policing and Courts in a...

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2025/05/31

What if justice actually meant justice — and not ticket quotas, donut breaks, or kicking in doors over plants?In today’s episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down what law and order looks like in a minimal state — where police protect rights (not feelings), courts resolve real disputes, and victimless crimes? They don’t exist.We’re diving into privatized policing, voluntary arbitration, and how to keep justice fair without turning it into a government monopoly. Yes, it’s funny

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00:09:14

Welfare Without Government? Can Markets and Charity...

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2025/05/30

What if Social Security vanished tomorrow? No more Medicaid. No more food stamps. Could we survive without government welfare—or even thrive?In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down whether private charity, mutual aid, and the free market can realistically replace government-run social safety nets. From historical mutual aid societies to modern innovation, we explore the potential upsides (like lower taxes and more freedom) and the serious risks (like rising poverty

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00:06:20

School Choice or State Control? The Truth About...

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2025/05/29

Is America’s public education system truly failing — or is it working exactly as intended? In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff exposes how government-run schools stifle innovation, limit parental control, and condition kids to obey — not think.We break down what education could look like under minarchism:✔️ Private, charter, and voucher-based models✔️ Parental control and local accountability✔️ Risks of inequality vs. the potential for innovation and freedomThis is the

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00:07:05

🎙️ EPISODE 2: Minarchism and National Defense –...

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2025/05/28

Welcome back to Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian with your host Jeff — the guy who thinks the best foreign policy is “stay home and mind your business.”In this episode, we break down what national defense looks like in a Minarchist — aka minimalist government — world. Spoiler alert: it’s not global domination with a side of drone strikes.We dig into:✅ How to maintain a lean, defensive military without starting World War III✅ Why empire-building is bankrupting us and making everyone hate us✅ The

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00:07:08

Can We Really Shrink the U.S. Government? A...

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2025/05/27

What would it actually take to roll back the size of government in America—without descending into chaos or fantasy? In this episode, Jeff breaks down a realistic plan to implement minarchism across federal, state, and local levels. From repealing bloated federal powers to using tech and private contracts at the community level, we explore how liberty could win—without needing a revolution.We also dig into real-world examples like New Hampshire’s Free State Project, the Texas mindset, and how your

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00:05:47

What Is Minarchism—and Was That the Founders' Real...

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2025/05/26

What if the U.S. government was never meant to run your healthcare, control your education, or drain your paycheck?In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, we break down minarchism—a political philosophy that says government should only exist to protect your rights… and then get out of the way. It’s lean, it’s logical, and yeah—it might be exactly what the Founding Fathers were aiming for.We dive into the roots of the idea, why it’s gaining attention today, and how it challenges the

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00:06:42

Protest or Peril: When Free Speech Meets Riot Shields

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2025/05/25

What happens when peaceful protests are treated like criminal acts?In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff dives deep into recent crackdowns on free speech—from mass arrests at peaceful sit-ins to riot cops showing up at universities. We’re talking facts, law, and uncomfortable truths.Whether it's students being zip-tied or foreign nationals facing deportation for holding a sign, this episode exposes how the government decides who gets to speak—and who gets silenced.If you

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00:08:03

Homeland Security or Thought Police? The Feds Step In

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2025/05/24

Is Homeland Security protecting the nation—or policing political opinions?In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down the shocking case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia grad student detained and targeted for deportation after protesting U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza. No charges. No violence. Just dissent.What happens when free speech depends on your citizenship status? What if a protest sign is enough to trigger federal action?We expose how government power is

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00:09:19

Free Speech or Selective Silence? The Campus...

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2025/05/23

Is free speech dead on college campuses—or just on life support when the message isn’t trending? In this explosive episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff pulls no punches breaking down the wave of arrests, policy changes, and media spin targeting pro-Palestinian protests across U.S. universities.From dropped charges to double standards, we explore how taxpayer-funded schools are turning into censorship factories—and why that should scare everyone, no matter your politics. Whether you’re

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00:08:42

2022–2025: The IRS Strikes Back, Billionaires Get...

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2025/05/22

From billionaires turned villains to the IRS getting an $80 billion glow-up, this final chapter unpacks the chaotic tax battles of 2022–2025.Jeff breaks down the Inflation Reduction Act (that didn’t reduce inflation), the FairTax drama (that sounded eerily Libertarian), Biden’s 2024 billionaire tax push, and the 2025 showdown between Big Government believers and those who just want to be left alone.Whether you’re sick of audits, tax hikes, or political hypocrisy—this one’s for you.🎙️ Are You

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00:08:39

💸 PANDEMIC + PRINTING PRESS + PROMISES YOU BROKE 💸

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2025/05/21

What do you get when you mix 2020 panic, $4 trillion in “free” money, and Biden’s tax plan?A broke dollar, a beefed-up IRS, and Libertarians screaming into the void.In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down:🔥 Jo Jorgensen’s plan to torch the IRS💵 COVID spending that made Monopoly money jealous🧾 Biden’s promise to "tax the rich" (but somehow you still paid)👮‍♂️ And why “Build Back Better” sounded more like “Bill Tax Bigger”Forget “fair share”—let’s talk

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00:07:46

Robin Hood, Rhetoric & Really Bad Tax Ideas | Are You...

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2025/05/20

The year is 2018. Democrats are cosplaying Robin Hood.Republicans are flexing tax cuts like they fixed the economy with a Sharpie.And Libertarians? We’re in the back, screaming:“Put the bow down, bro — that’s still theft.”In this episode, Jeff breaks down the myths, madness, and math behind the Trump tax cuts, the “GOP Tax Scam,” and the progressive push to eat the rich with spreadsheets.🔥 Why Amazon paid less than your Uber driver🔥 What AOC’s 70% tax plan really means for you🔥 And why

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00:08:57

Your Paycheck Got Jumped: 2016–2017 and the Tax Scam...

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2025/05/19

Remember when you thought tax cuts meant you’d keep more of your money? Cute.In this brutally honest breakdown of 2016–2017, we expose the truth:— Democrats wanted your wallet.— Libertarians wanted to nuke the IRS.— And Republicans gave corporations a forever pass... while your tax break had an expiration date.From Gary Johnson memes to Trump’s “big shift,” this episode cuts through the BS.Fairness or freedom? Taxation or theft?We’re not here to make you feel good — we’re here to make you

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