Liberty Explained - The Basics of Libertarianism
Episodes
Foundations of Liberty 003: Individualism vs. Collectivism
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1633, Galileo Galilei was condemned by the Roman Inquisition for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun. His defiance became a symbol of i...
Foundations of Liberty 002: Understanding Natural Rights vs. Legal Rights
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are natural rights, and how do they differ from legal rights? In this episode of Foundations of Liberty on The Chris Spangle Show, Chris breaks d...
Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Spangle launches a new series exploring the foundational ideas behind libertarianism. In this episode, he outlines eight core principles—indiv...
Do I have to be a “pure” libertarian to join?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do I have to be “pure” to be a libertarian? Can I be a good enough libertarian? In other words, Is it possible to be more libertarian than another...
Can you punish a child under the NAP? What do libertarians believe about corporal punishment?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you punish a child under the NAP? What do libertarians believe about corporal punishment? Children should be guided and nurtured, not subjected to...
How can equal opportunity exist when so many have so much wealth? What would be done about the 1%?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can equal opportunity exist when so many have so much wealth? What would be done about the 1%? Equal opportunity, though a sought-after ideal, rem...
What should I do if I want to run? What do I need to prepare for?
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What should I do if I want to run? What do I need to prepare for? Aspiring political candidates should begin by identifying and understanding the core...
The NAP is the only requirement members of the LP must agree to. Is that a good standard?
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The NAP is the only requirement members of the Libertarian Party must agree to. Is that a good standard? The Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) serves as ...
Why does it seem like there are so many gatekeepers within the movement?
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The libertarian movement, still young and relatively small, contends with the appearance of gatekeeping due to its nascent stage and the intimate natu...
What is the Good Neighbor Policy? A Look at the Non-aggression Principle with Mary Ruwart
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Ruwart joins Chris Spangle to talk about the foundational axiom of libertarianism: the non-aggression principle. Dr. Mary J. Ruwart is a research...
The Spirit of ’76: Libertarianism and American Renewal with Alex Salter
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From The Chris Spangle Show: Alexander Salter writes in his book "The Spirit of ’76," "Libertarianism is a rational reconstruction of America's foun...
Is it imperative to have a moral society for libertarianism to work?
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it imperative to have a moral society for libertarianism to work? Or will liberty make society function better? Libertarianism, rooted in the Nonag...
Can someone be a racist and be a libertarian?
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you be a Nazi or racist or nationalist and be a libertarian? While it is theoretically possible for someone to identify as both a libertarian and ...
America is the only modern country without government run healthcare. Is it time for us to get with the times?
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
America is the only modern country without government run healthcare. Is it time for us to get with the times? The American healthcare system is outda...
What would education look like in a libertarian society?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would education look like in a libertarian society? In a libertarian society, education wouldn't adhere to a one-size-fits-all model but would in...
Is my vote on a third-party candidate wasted?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is my vote on a third-party candidate wasted? Voting for a third-party candidate isn't a wasted vote but an expression of one's genuine preferences an...
Can the Libertarian Party "win"?
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can the Libertarian Party "win"? Winning for the Libertarian Party extends beyond clinching presidential elections. Although the odds of a Libertarian...
Why Can't a Libertarian Party Candidate get into the Presidential Debates?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why Can't a Libertarian Party Candidate get into the Presidential Debates? The exclusion of Libertarian Party candidates from presidential debates ste...
What is The "NAP" or Non-Aggression Principle?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is The "NAP" or Non-Aggression Principle? The Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) is foundational to libertarianism, advocating against initiating or ...
How does one begin the road to becoming politically active?
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does one begin the road to becoming politically active? Embarking on political activism is as simple as taking the first step. There's no prerequi...
Is Libertarianism more a mindset or a set of values?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Libertarianism more a mindset or a set of values? Libertarianism is both a mindset and a set of values, emphasizing personal morality and ethics in...
What is the single greatest thing about liberty? What is the greatest flaw of liberty?
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the single greatest thing about liberty? What is the greatest flaw of liberty? Liberty's greatest allure is the spontaneous order it fosters. ...
How do I register? Where do I vote?
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do I register? Where do I vote? To register to vote, visit your state's Election Board website or go to Vote.gov and follow the instructions provi...
What is Liberty?
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is Liberty? Liberty is characterized by the unimpeded freedom to make choices without external force or threats of violence, aligning closely wit...
What is Liberty Explained?
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liberty Explained is your guide to libertarianism. Your hosts Chris Spangle, Julia Geier, and Levie Rainey break down a complicated movement and ideol...
David Boaz of the Cato Institute on Three Principles of Libertarianism
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Boaz of the Cato Institute speaks on Three Principles of Libertarianism. This was recorded at Student's For Liberty's LibertyCon 2018. Learn mo...
What is a Libertarian? An Introduction to Libertarianism with Marshall Fritz
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is a libertarian? Libertarianism seems like a complex political philosophy. Marshall Fritz explains. Marshall Fritz founded the Alliance for th...
"A Time for Choosing" by Ronald Reagan
27 Oct 1964
Contributed by Lukas
Ronald Reagan began a long side-career of public speaking as his acting career closed out. He traveled across the country meeting Lions Clubs, Rotary ...