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Surveillance, Tyranny, and Taxes: The Latest Assaults on Liberty and Markets

Full Show / counterpoint / December 17, 2023 / censorship, Constitutional Rights, surveillance

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint, hosts James Just, Richard Fields and John Cameron discuss the latest threats to civil liberties and free markets in America. They analyze the implications of the House Judiciary panel’s vote to renew the controversial surveillance authority that allows the government to spy on Americans without warrants. They also expose the government’s overreach and abuse of power during the pandemic, which has eroded the rights and freedoms of individuals and businesses.

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Executive power or Authoritarianism

Full Show / counterpoint / September 21, 2023 / Authoritarianism, Constitutional Rights, executive orders

Join James Just and Leon Brathwaite as they discuss the latest issues from a libertarian perspective. In this episode, they explore the following topics:

Executive power or Authoritarianism: How President Biden is using executive orders to bypass Congress and implement his agenda, such as creating a Climate Corps and banning fossil fuel leases on federal lands. What are the implications of this unilateral approach for democracy and the rule of law?

Public Health Emergency as a Rational to Suspend Constitutional Rights: How some states and local governments are using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to impose draconian restrictions on civil liberties, such as mandatory vaccinations, mask mandates, lockdowns, and curfews. How can citizens resist these infringements on their rights and freedoms?

Topic Tornado: A rapid-fire round of commentary on various issues, such as the decline of public education in America, the mental health crisis among young people, the disconnect between teachers and students in online learning, and the hypocrisy of a teachers union leader who sends his son to a private school.

Don’t miss this lively and informative discussion