Libertarian Counterpoint

Podcasts
James Just and Richard Fields dive into Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the House Budget Committee and his push to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for faster reactor deployment. They also unpack Gavin Newsom's call to end homeless encampments, Letitia James' legal battles, and California's concerns over a $2.7B reservoir. Plus, a look at a Northern California town overrun by off-road vehicles and why a popular college major is leaving graduates jobless.

Hosts James Just and Jason McPhee analyze current events from a libertarian perspective, focusing on government actions that threaten individual rights. Topics include property disputes in NYC, free speech regulations in the Dominican Republic, IRS staffing issues, campus policing at Columbia University, Trump's aircraft ownership, and Democratic Party politics.

In this live episode, James Just and Jason McPhee explore whether looming fiscal crises could lead to libertarian reforms or authoritarian regimes, drawing parallels to Argentina and Venezuela. They also discuss Gov. Newsom's push for healthcare for undocumented residents, the US-China tariff deal, Starbucks baristas' strike over dress code policies, and the closure of private schools due to Labour's VAT policies.

James Just and Alexander Vasquez tackle pressing issues in governance, economics, and individual rights. AI surveillance raises concerns about whistleblower suppression, while Kevin O’Leary advocates drastic tariffs on Chinese goods. Spain faces energy transparency challenges, and green regulations spark debate. Plus, new trains stall over union disputes, Trump’s take on housing policy defies convention, and a tween tech study questions modern parenting and screen time.

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Join hosts James Just and Alexander Vasquez as they tackle the week’s hottest topics: a Milwaukee judge’s immigration standoff, ethics woes for Letitia James, bias scandals at Harvard, California’s neo-feudal nightmare under Gavin Newsom, student aid fraud, the EU’s free speech crackdown, and the Sacramento Zoo’s expansion halt. Plus, a special segment on ‘Liberation Day’ – don’t miss it!