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Eco Extremism and Free Speech

In this episode of Libertarian Counterpoint 1701, hosts James Just and John Cameron delve into the controversial realm of Eco Extremism. They discuss the implications of California’s new fast food labor law carveouts, the potential censorship scheme pioneered by the US Government and Stanford, and the provocative comment by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson regarding the First Amendment. The conversation also covers Canada’s proposed pre-crime imprisonment law, the Biden-Harris administration’s daycare policies, California’s job market discrepancies, and the state’s intervention in home sellers’ profits.

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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.

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The California Infection Spreads

Hosts James Just and Jason McPhee discuss the latest news and events from a libertarian perspective, challenging the status quo and exposing the flaws of big government.

In this episode, they tackle the main theme of how the California infection spreads, as President Biden adopts another disastrous policy from the Golden State: the PRO Act, which would undermine the rights and freedoms of independent contractors and gig workers. They also examine how California businesses are struggling to cope with the $20-an-hour fast-food wage, which has led to reduced hours, eliminated benefits, and increased prices for consumers.

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Libertarian Thanksgiving – Libertarian Counterpoint 1684

Join James Just and Jason McPhees as they discuss the latest news and issues from a libertarian perspective. In this episode, they explore the main theme of thankfulness and what libertarians can be grateful for in a world of increasing government intervention and social unrest. They also cover topics such as:

How San Francisco cleaned up its streets for a visiting dictator, while ignoring the plight of its own residents who have suffered from years of filth and homelessness

Why the Supreme Court should not let bureaucrats invent crimes by rewriting the law, as in the case of a man who was convicted of violating a regulation that did not exist at the time of his alleged offense

Whether Wichita Mayor-Elect Lily Wu is a libertarian, and what her victory means for the libertarian movement in Kansas and beyond

And what can libertarians be thankful for in 2023?

Don’t miss this lively and informative show that will challenge your assumptions and inspire your action.

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