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Milei’s Reforms, Union Theft, Inflation Phoniness, and More

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss the latest news and events from a libertarian perspective. They analyze Milei’s sweeping reform package that passed the lower house of the legislature, which aims to reduce taxes, regulations, and government spending. They also examine the union scheme to steal money from non-union workers, which is being challenged in court by a group of plaintiffs. They also talk about the inflation phoniness that is plaguing the economy, and how it affects consumers and producers. They also comment on the political chaos in Oakland, and how it poses a test for Newsom’s presidential ambitions. They also criticize Biden’s bragging about defying the Supreme Court on student debt cancellation, and how it will burden the taxpayers and the economy. They also praise Dartmouth’s decision to reinstate standardized-testing requirement, and how it will improve academic standards and meritocracy. They also explore the benefits and drawbacks of digital everything, and how it impacts privacy, security, and freedom.

Libertarian Counterpoint 1696

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Whistleblowers, Borders, and Backpage

Join James Just and Jason McPhee for a libertarian perspective on the latest news and issues. In this episode, they debate the fate of whistleblowers who expose government secrets, the contradictions of Biden’s border and immigration policies, the civil liberties violations of the FBI’s raids on safe deposit boxes, the free speech implications of the Backpage trial, the reasons why people and businesses are leaving California, the effectiveness and costs of lockdown measures, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the US role in it. Don’t miss this lively and informative discussion

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How Journalism and Governance Fail Us

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and John Cameron discuss the crisis in journalism and governance, and how it affects the liberty and prosperity of the people. They examine the recent layoffs at the Los Angeles Times, the decline of union membership in New York, and the role of alternative media in exposing the truth. They also explore the potential of Robert F Kennedy Jr. as a libertarian presidential candidate, the lessons from Javier Milei’s success in Argentina, and the dangers of faked intelligence and political manipulation. Finally, they analyze the impact of COVID absenteeism on the education system, the failure of Trump to reduce the national debt, and the unfair burden on electric vehicle owners in London.

Libertarian Counterpoint 1693 (Live): 2/1/2024

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California’s Economic and Cultural Collapse: Who’s to Blame?

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just and Jason McPhee discuss the latest news and events that affect the freedom and prosperity of Californians. They analyze the root causes and consequences of California’s problems, such as homelessness, crime, taxes, measles, and airline bankruptcy. Tune in to hear their insightful and provocative commentary on the issues that matter.

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