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Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Propaganda-proofing yourself these days is like training for an Ironman triathlon. El Gato Malo explains how the current crusade against "disinformation" is simply about promoting the "right kind of propaganda."
Don't get caught up in the personality of the person who was named to head up the Disinformation Governance Board. Focus on the fact that the Dept. of Homeland Security has created a ministry of truth.
Will the overt attempts to spread government-authorized disinformation be the final straw for lovers of freedom? Andrew W. Coy lays out why the ministry of truth is where the rubber meets the road.
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
The more I consider whether NATO has outlived its usefulness, the more I'm seeing that this may be true. Walter Block fills in some of the noticeable blanks in the dominant narrative regarding NATO and nuclear war.
The Ministry of Truth was purely a fictional dystopian institution until this week. Jon Miltimore connects the dots on Biden's new "disinformation governance board" and Orwell's Minitrue.
You've probably noticed how the people most concerned with tolerance always seem to be the ones least capable of demonstrating it. Kent McManigal says tolerance shouldn't be used to justify censorship.
The president's recent slip about how kids in the classroom aren't really their parents' children was revealing. Laura J. Wellington says what's even worse is what's happening with parents, health care and children's privacy.
What's the antidote to the suffering and malevolence of life? Dr. Jordan B. Peterson has a viable answer.
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Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
I appreciate those who can formulate a concise and compelling defense of the biological reality of men and women. It's risky in woke times. Annie Holmquist says, trust the science and skip the gender-neutral toys and clothes.
If you're weary of walking on eggshells to avoid micro-aggressing against the woke, take heart. El Gato Malo has a great take on how the social justice left is overplaying its hand in its quest to limit free speech.
Great stories stay with us and help us remember what matters most. Larry Reed's story of a man who was honest when no one was looking is a solid reminder of why our personal character matters.
Getting serious about thinking clearly and independently requires being willing to admit you're wrong or that you don't know something. The Good Citizen takes a deep dive into our blind spots.
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Great stories have the power to sustain culture. As Thomas Luongo writes, this is what makes Disney's decision to go "woke" all the more tragic.
Free speech isn't just a guilty pleasure enjoyed by people with lots of privilege. As Chet Richards explains, you can't have a functioning nation without free speech.
Stop believing the people who want you to think that you're powerless. Annie Holmquist makes a strong case for teaching your children the value of a having a well-calibrated moral compass.
If the past couple of years haven't opened your eyes to the effects of propaganda in manipulating the masses, you might want to check your pulse. Ryan Matters shares 6 lessons from the father of modern propaganda Edward Bernays.
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Profiles in Liberty podcast host Caleb Franz joins me for another edition of History in Action. He explains how misinformation and calls for censorship are nothing new in US history.
My friend Keith Kelsch is doing amazing work in Southern Utah to build community systems that are voluntary rather than politicized. You may want to attend the meeting he's holding May 4th.
Lots of people think they know what liberty is but very few can explain how it works. Barry Brownstein shares some of the marvelous wisdom of Leonard E. Read about how the threat to liberty is coming from inside the house.
Misinformation could cause you to doubt those who wish to rule you. Not to fear, good citizen, Jordan Schachtel notes that the White House is launching a Ministry of Truth through the DHS.
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Is the U.S. obligated to go to war with Russia if a NATO nation is attacked? Jacob Hornberger reminds us that the NATO treaty has not amended the Constitution.
Maybe it's just a rumor. But the prospect of food shortages is not something to take lightly. Kit Knightly lays out 5 signs that the power brokers are creating a food crisis.
The propaganda machines that are working so hard to shape public opinion are very skilled at what they do. Caitlin Johnstone says everyone's anti-war until the war propaganda starts.
There comes a point where following current events can become an obsession. Walker Larson has a workable antidote for when you're overwhelmed by news headlines.
When a culture is in decline, it's common to see desperate attempts to find meaning. Wokeness is a good example of this. Paul Rosenberg explains why the woke movement is our problem to fix.
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Anyone who values his or her personal freedom should be feeling acutely aware of how that freedom is dwindling. George Leef asks, is there chance of restoring our lost freedom?
Before you give anyone a molecule of authority over your life and personal choices, make sure they are accountable and responsible. Jeff Minnick explains how the self-serving elites who never say sorry don't deserve our consent or support.
When I find sound advice, I like to share it. Jeffrey A. Tucker's essay on how to develop a work ethic and be an amazing employee is well worth your time.
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
I'm pretty sure that all of us have heard the "You're part of this family and need to pitch in" speech at one time or another. Paul Rosenberg explains why children must learn to work.
It's not hard to see that politics is downstream from culture. But few people think to ask, what's culture downstream from? Deborah C. Tyler has some answers worth considering.
Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter has been accepted. Will we see meaningful change in how Twitter operates? Jordon Schachtel is optimistic that Musk is poised to make Twitter great again.
Here's the hard truths portion of today's program. If you're brave enough to question the official narratives, James Howard Kunstler does a great job outlining the shocks to the system we're currently experiencing.
The siren song is getting louder to entice us to trade away liberty for convenience. Mason Lawlor warns us to resist the carrot and the steady slide into a cashless society.
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
We've seen some promising developments in the world since the last time Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos stopped by. He always has a solid take on the day's events.
Did you ever imagine yourself having to make a case against dictatorship? I'm guessing most of us haven't, yet here we are. Jeffrey A. Tucker has wise words about the decision ahead of us.
There's a lot of corruption throughout our political systems. Jakub B. Wiśniewski has a pretty solid take on how the corruption of money is a key source of corruption of the world.
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Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Protecting kids comes naturally to most of us. However, it can be taken too far. Lenore Skenazy describes the delusion of our day known as the "movie plot threat."
The burning question of our time is: Who is running the show anyway? Roger Kimball wonders whether it's the people or a hive of bureaucratic, would-be experts.
You already know too well what it feels like to pay more for everything on a weekly basis. But do you know why it's happening? Jeff Deist gives us the lowdown on inflation, quick and dirty.
Should public health "experts" be above the law? Apparently a couple of well-known individuals think so. Donald J. Boudreaux explains why Reich (and Fauci) are wildly wrong about mask mandates.
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