Episodes

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
2023 Aug 23 The Bryan Hyde Show
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
The prospect of renewed covid restrictions and mandates has a lot of us in a defiant mood. James Howard Kunstler warns those who are tempted to push such measure that we won't be fooled again.
The meteoric rise of Oliver Anthony into the public's consciousness has a lot of people wondering why his popularity is exploding. James R. Harrigan has an especially solid take of what this young singer has tapped into.
Another fantastic article about Oliver Anthony comes to us courtesy of Tom Luongo. Tom points out that the young man's popularity show us that authenticity--not fame--is the new coin of the realm.
This may seem like a strange way to approach the value of the 4-H program but there's a lot of truth in this article. Chloe Coleman advises, in the event of apocalypse, find the nearest 4-H club.
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Margaret Anna Alice has a marvelous essay on "How to Be an Upstander." For clarity, an upstander is someone who recognizes when something is wrong and acts to make it right. Good advice for all of us.
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
2023 Aug 22 The Bryan Hyde Show
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Word on the street is that covid restrictions may be making a comeback. Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to explore this topic and to urge principled noncompliance at every level.
When ruling systems lose legitimacy their days are numbered. J.B. Shurk reminds us how the ruling class sits atop a boiling pot and instead of turning down the heat, they're clamping down the lid.
Allan Stevo has been one of the most consistent voices of reason over the past 3 years. Check out his essay on 4 truths in need of embracing.
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Jordan Schachtel's investigative reporting is worth subscribing to his substack. His latest article on covid-19 being a cold+flu merger and rebrand is on target.
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Monday Aug 21, 2023
2023 Aug 21 The Bryan Hyde Show
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
I've spent many happy hours watching The Office purely for entertainment. Cody Cook says the popular sitcom about office politics can also teach us a lot about raw democracy.
What's not to love about the FedNow system that's being unrolled before our eyes? Connor Vasile says, pretty much everything about it. He offers a strong warning for the unwanted baggage it may bring.
Ready for a good strong dose of non-sugar-coated reality? Here's the latest from James Howard Kunstler on the bumpy ride that's straight ahead.
Those of us who aren't fluent in how the world of finance and monetary policy works will find it difficult to accurately describe what is coming. Charles Hugh Smith, on the other hand, knows what he's talking about and says he has a very bad feeling.
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Understanding the tyranny that we live under today takes a willingness to connect the dots and not a small amount of courage. Check out how Donald Jeffries describes our predicament of hanging separately instead of together.
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Friday Aug 18, 2023
2023 Aug 18 The Bryan Hyde Show
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
At the risk of stepping on some toes, here's a commentary that really made me think. It starts with the question, is it necessary to prove what's 'self-evident?'
Thanks to Schoolhouse Rock, my generation can recite the preamble to the Constitution by heart. Mike Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center notes that the preamble is the least important part of the document.
The attacks on the First Amendment can come from closer to home than we realize. Judge Andrew Napolitano lays out the story of a small-town police force that raided a weekly newspaper in their community.
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No matter what lies ahead, it's a safe bet that hard times will be a part of it. Now, more than ever, we need a leader of solid character like Robert E. Lee.
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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
2023 Aug 17 The Bryan Hyde Show
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Brad Green has been a friend of mine for some time. When I heard that he was running for Utah's 2nd Congressional district seat as a Libertarian, I wanted to have him as a guest to talk about why he's running.
We recently saw another example of the covid narrative coming unraveled. Now the FDA is admitting, in court, that doctors have the authority to prescribe ivermectin to treat covid. Here's the latest on the unforgivable ivermectin swindle.
It's not getting easier to track down the truth these days. YouTube has announced that it'll "ramping up" its efforts to censor medical misinformation.
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The internet has changed our world in ways few of us might have anticipated. As Michael Herman points out, it also has mainstreamed deviancy to the point that social media is destroying our souls.
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Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
2023 Aug 16 The Bryan Hyde Show
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
We seem to be entering a new and unsettling period of American history. As Jeff Thomas puts it, we're approaching the point when all crimes are those against the state, and the rest of us have no rights.
The FBI's killing of Provo, Utah resident Craig Robertson isn't exactly passing the sniff test. Was this killing a message from a highly politicized secret police force to anyone who might defy the regime? Before you answer, check out this analysis from @TimOnPoint.
Not sure what to make of the ongoing Trump indictments? Thomas L. Knapp always has a thoughtful take that doesn't require choosing a side. He says, it's a bad idea to allow government to choose who we may or may not vote for.
The myth of the Wild West is popular but wrong. Stephen W. Carlson notes that the not so wild West was actually marked by protection of property rights and order.
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The best advice you'll hear all day goes something like this: Don't assume that experts know something you do not. Eric Hussey explains why the expert class is nothing special in terms of intelligence.
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
2023 Aug 15 The Bryan Hyde Show
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
The one and only Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos drops by for his weekly visit. Eric always has an informed take on the latest developments in our journey through Bizarro World.
The instant popularity of singer Oliver Anthony likely is in proportion to how deeply his message regarding the "Rich Men North of Richmond" resonates with the forgotten citizens of this nation. J.B. Shurk warns the elite that the economic troubles will come for them too.
In that same vein, members of the educated class might be wise to pick up on the fact that many Americans have little reason to trust them. Jon Gabriel says the elites could use a lesson in humility.
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If you're not familiar with psychologist Stanley Milgram's experiments, you should consider taking a closer look. Here's a great piece from Armando Simón on the relevance of Milgram's experiments today.
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
2023 Aug 14 The Bryan Hyde Show
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
As time goes on, the truth about how covid was misrepresented and exploited to gain control over the public is becoming more clear. L. Matthew Meyers says covid is the A-bomb of our time and we have every reason to believe it will be used against us again.
Now is not the time to become complacent about the authoritarian actions that were taken against us during the pandemic. Brandon Smith reminds us to never forget those who showed us their true colors and what they were willing to do.
When your society is drowning in a sea of lies, you can't just keep going about life as usual. At least, not if you wish to maintain your connection with reality. Edward Curtain wonders, do people change?
One of the surest ways to rob yourself of peace of mind is to set out to know as much as possible about everything. Todd Hayen has some very solid advice on knowing all that we need to know and being okay with it.
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The last 3 years have brought some painful lessons as well as some genuine wisdom. Jeffrey A. Tucker's latest essay asks, how have you changed? It's right on the money.
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Friday Aug 11, 2023
2023 Aug 11 The Bryan Hyde Show
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
If you're serious about standing for what's good and true, there are time when compromise will not be an option. J.B. Shurk reminds us that evil never takes a holiday.
Gotta love the double standard we're seeing in the official outrage over Jason Aldean's song "Try That In a Small Town." Kurt Mahlburg wonders, how differently might the outraged react if Aldean were a rapper?
Want to see a great example of hypocrisy? Just watch what happens when the folks advocating for tax hikes are asked to start paying more in taxes regardless.
Here's a timely reminder from Michael Boldin from the Tenth Amendment Center about how referring to your natural rights by Amendment number empowers those who wish to restrict those rights.
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An elderly Utah man who was recently killed in an FBI raid is the latest example of a show of force on the part of the feds. Michael Herman unpacks this disturbing trend and warns that we are all Roger Stone now.
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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
2023 Aug 10 The Bryan Hyde Show
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
How do you know that what you're thinking is real? Dr. John C. Pulver stops by to talk about the importance of knowing what's influencing your thinking from within and from without.
Despite claims to the contrary, the nuclear family is not a figment of our nostalgic imaginations. Dennis M. O'Connor describes how the family unit is being targeted for destruction by low integrity ideologies.
Al Sharpton's take on American history is...lacking in many respects. Annie Holmquist what Sharpton could learn from Jefferson and Madison regarding education.
Of all the conflicts raging in our world today, the battle for your mind is the most concerning. Doug Casey has a great breakdown of the information war currently underway.
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The beauty of the free market is that all transactions are voluntary. George Leef explains why everyone should have the freedom to contract or not.
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