In this episode, hosts James Just and Jason McPhee discuss how politics is infiltrating every aspect of our lives, from education to landscaping. They examine the recent controversy over critical race theory in math curriculum in Oklahoma, and the environmental impact of artificial turf in California. They also share their views on some of the latest news stories, such as the legal troubles of Jack Smith, the founder of Theranos, the election fraud charges against two Democrats in New Jersey, and the growing criticism of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee. Tune in to hear their libertarian perspective on these and other topics.
In this episode, we explore the question of what constitutes a dictatorship and how it affects the lives of ordinary people. We examine some of the recent proposals in the California Legislature that would undermine transparency and accountability in government, such as limiting public access to records, restricting oversight of police misconduct, and shielding lawmakers from ethics investigations. We also discuss how California is set to criminalize passionate parents who voice their concerns at school board meetings, violating their First Amendment rights and silencing dissent.
We also look at the rise of executive orders at all levels of government, which bypass the legislative process and impose unilateral decisions on the public. We analyze how executive orders can be abused to advance political agendas, undermine the rule of law, and infringe on individual liberties. We also hear from a guest speaker from the fields, who shares his perspective on how climate change and uranium mining affect his livelihood and environment.
Finally, we spin the topic tornado and touch on some of the hot issues of the day, such as the controversial statement by a Nobel Prize winning scientist who denies the existence of a climate crisis, the lawsuit by California doctors who challenge the mandatory implicit bias training imposed by the medical board, and the hidden costs of charging an electric vehicle that nobody is talking about.
Join us for this lively and informative discussion on Libertarian Counterpoint, where we challenge the status quo and expose the truth behind the headlines