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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

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37:38

Trump Doubles Down on $5K "Dividend" in Midterm Push...

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2026/10/05

Trump promises $5,000 checks. A federal judge pushes back on a warrantless Flock search. Both stories raise the same question: where are the limits on government power? Nate and Chuck unpack the White House's anti-socialism messaging alongside Trump's proposed "dividend," asking why borrowing and spending suddenly become acceptable when Republicans are doing it. They discuss tariffs, federal deficits, investment promises, and why calling a government payout a dividend doesn't answer the question of

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01:09:43

Young Voters, Political Tribalism, and the Future of...

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2026/10/04

Why do some young Americans care deeply about politics, then sit out elections? What happens when neither major party feels like it represents them? Josh Martens welcomes Alejandro Ramos, founder and executive director of the Ramos Research Institute, to examine the frustration behind youth voter disengagement. Drawing on CIRCLE research and his conversations with young people, Alejandro discusses registration confusion, competing work demands, distrust, and the gap between posting online and

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01:11:27

Dumbest Political Takes This Week! (Mamdani on Theo...

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2026/10/02

Can a viral rent chart change the entire argument about capitalism and socialism? And can a government college-loan reform end up costing taxpayers even more? Nate and Chuck are back for Dumb Bleep of the Week, digging into Mamdani's conversation with Theo Von about socialism, affordability, housing, and what it means to guarantee a "dignified" life. They also break down arguments about billionaires, stock-market investing, CEO compensation, and whether the wealth debate survives some basic math

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46:46

Megan Basham Says Libertarians Are Useless + Trump...

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2026/09/28

Trump says prices are going down. Your grocery receipt might have a different opinion. Meanwhile, Republicans and libertarians are discovering just how fragile their 2024 coalition may have been. Nate and Chuck break down Trump's comments on inflation, prices, the stock market, and the promises that helped bring libertarian voters into his coalition. Then they get into Megyn Basham's criticism that libertarians are "useless" coalition partners who fight for the wrong things. The bigger question is

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01:25:28

The Dumbest Political Takes This Week! (Last-Ditch...

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2026/09/25

A mask-optional Saturday nearly tears apart a lesbian bar, and somehow the story ends with clown school. Charlie laughs so hard he can barely speak, but that is only one entry in this week's Dumb Bleep competition. Nate and Charlie break down Bill Burr's argument about AI replacing workers and CEOs, the claim that money is a fixed pie, and what regulation actually does to competition. They also dig into gas and diesel prices, the online conspiracy theories surrounding oil markets, and the proposed

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55:26

Republicans Blame "Big Oil" and "Price Gouging" for...

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2026/09/23

Republicans are looking for a quick answer to soaring diesel prices, and one idea gaining support is a ban on U.S. diesel exports. Nate and Charlie break down why that seemingly simple fix could create a much bigger economic mess. They dig into diesel markets, refinery capacity, global supply, the Jones Act, price gouging claims, and the unintended consequences that can follow when politicians try to override market prices. The episode also looks back at Nixon's 1973 soybean embargo and the

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01:03:15

Trump Defends High Gas Prices. Jimmy Dore Defends the...

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2026/09/21

Expensive gas? Apparently your latte is the problem. Government helping the politically connected? Apparently the answer is more government. Nate and Chuck take apart the messaging around Donald Trump, rising gas prices, and the Iran war, from the "small price to pay" defense to the argument that anyone buying coffee or DoorDash should stop complaining. They challenge the choice being presented to voters and ask whatever happened to congressional debate over going to war. Then it's Jimmy Dore's

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35:09

Child Safety or Censorship? A Warning From Britain w/...

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2026/09/20

Could "protect the children" become the argument for making everyone identify themselves online? A libertarian in London has a warning for Americans who think it cannot happen here. Josh Martens sits down with Samiksha Bhattacharjee, a Young Voices contributor and president of the University College London Libertarian Society, to discuss UK online safety rules, digital ID, age verification, and anonymous speech. Samiksha argues that British organizations are promoting similar approaches in the

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01:25:21

Dumbest Political Takes This Week! (Trump on Trade,...

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2026/09/19

**First upload had an error with Spotify, so we are trying to push it out again** Trump says a trade deficit is basically a loss, and America could make $1.5 trillion by simply cutting off trade. There's just one problem: that's not how trade works. It's Dumb Bleep of the Week, and nobody gets a free pass. Nate and Charlie break down Trump's argument for cutting trade with countries where America runs a deficit, why voluntary trade creates value, and what bringing every bit of production back home

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01:25:21

The Dumbest Political Takes This Week! (Trump Trade...

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2026/09/19

Trump says a trade deficit is basically a loss, and America could make $1.5 trillion by simply cutting off trade. There's just one problem: that's not how trade works. It's Dumb Bleep of the Week, and nobody gets a free pass. Nate and Charlie break down Trump's argument for cutting trade with countries where America runs a deficit, why voluntary trade creates value, and what bringing every bit of production back home would actually mean for prices and living standards. Then it's Mitch McConnell, the

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52:37

Thomas Massie Wants Pete Hegseth Impeached Over the...

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2026/09/16

Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, including allegations involving the Iran war, congressional war powers, military action in Yemen, and other actions discussed in the resolution. Then New York City's planned government-run grocery stores face an antitrust lawsuit, creating the rare antitrust case Nate actually enjoys. We break down Massie's impeachment case and the constitutional fight over who gets to take America to war. Congress passed a War Powers

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56:03

Why Gas Prices Are Rising and AI CEOs Want a Slowdown...

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2026/09/14

Gas prices are climbing, AI executives want to slow down the industry, and somehow the proposed solution keeps coming back to giving government more power. This episode asks the question libertarians should always ask: what incentives are actually driving the people demanding regulation? Nate and Chuck break down the latest gas price spike, disruptions to oil transportation, and why higher diesel costs can ripple through the prices of almost everything consumers buy. Then they tackle the political

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01:37:38

Dumb BLEEP of the Week! (Trump's $5k Stimmy, Clancy...

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2026/09/11

Trump says that if Republicans win the House and Senate, every adult American could get a $5,000 "dividend." There's just one tiny problem: the government doesn't have the money. Nate and Charlie break down the proposed $5,000 checks, the roughly $1.3 trillion price tag discussed on the show, the inflation problem, and the increasingly creative arguments Republicans are using to defend government redistribution. If giving everyone $5,000 creates prosperity, why stop there? Then it's Dumb Bleep of

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01:06:42

Cash-for-Mothers + A.I. Wants To Kill Us || 1819

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2026/09/09

Trump's team wants to expand childcare assistance to some married families with a stay-at-home parent. Is that conservative family policy, or just another version of the welfare state? Nate and Charlie dig into the incentives behind the proposal, the potential cost of expanding eligibility, and the increasingly popular argument on the right that conservatives should use government power while they have it. They also get into Trump's promises about gas prices and the Iran conflict, the

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40:07

Why Gen Z Is Drifting Toward Authoritarianism w/...

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2026/09/06

40% of Gen Z wants a strong leader who can skip the legislature and the courts. A quarter say they do not really care about the Constitution. Josh Martens talks with Aidan Grogan of City Journal and Young Voices about his Civitas Outlook piece on Gen Z, liberty, and the pull toward strongman politics. Grogan says Zoomers on the socialist left and the groyper right share a habit: burn the old rules, then let somebody impose the new ones. Key beats: 39% of Gen Z say political violence is at least

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01:34:53

Dumb BLEEP of the Week! (Tucker/El-Sayed, Talarico,...

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2026/09/04

Mike Johnson says the war isn't his responsibility. JD Vance says it isn't even a war. Welcome to Dumb Bleep of the Week. Nate runs through 12 contenders for the dumbest political take of the week, from Tucker Carlson and Abdul El-Sayed to Hasan Piker, Joe Rogan, Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Flock surveillance, and Republicans trying to fight socialism with socialism-lite. Tucker Carlson's economics get put under the microscope after a conversation about Abdul El-Sayed and "America First." Then

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53:35

Trump vs. His Own Base on Data Centers, Meat, War,...

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2026/08/31

Trump says communities rejecting data centers are choosing to be "backwards and poor." But are the promised jobs, tax revenue, and economic benefits really that simple? Nate Thurston and Josh Martens dig into the data center backlash, including water and electricity claims, noise concerns, property tax revenue, and the risk that local governments spend temporary data center money like it will last forever. Then they turn to Trump's proposal to let farmers and ranchers process their own food, the

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38:08

Brian Lambert's Libertarian Plan for Congress || 1815

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2026/08/30

What would a Libertarian actually do if elected to Congress? Brian Lambert says Washington needs less power, Americans need more freedom, and the government needs to get out of your wallet. Josh Martens sits down with Brian Lambert, a Navy veteran and Libertarian candidate for Florida's 14th Congressional District, to break down his campaign and political philosophy. Lambert explains why he left the Republican Party, why his campaign centers on "your money, your freedom, your vote," and how he

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01:30:08

Dumb BLEEP of the Week! - Flock CEO, DSA, Callaway,...

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2026/08/28

How much liberty are you willing to trade for "safety" before the surveillance state becomes the point? And if Washington has a spending problem, why does every solution somehow involve taking more of your money? It's Dumb Bleep of the Week, and Flock Safety's AI-powered camera network kicks off a much bigger argument about government surveillance, privacy, probable cause, and whether Americans should ever accept a "compromise" between liberty and security. We also get into Target apologizing over a

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01:11:41

The Data Center Backlash Is Running on Bad...

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2026/08/26

Are data centers really draining local water supplies and jacking up your electric bill? We dig into the viral claims, the actual numbers, and the government policies hiding underneath the panic. Data center backlash is exploding, but some of the biggest claims deserve a much closer look. We start with viral posts blaming eight data centers for problems in Gary, Indiana, then examine what those facilities actually are and whether they are even operating. We also break down the biggest arguments

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