Half-Hour Liberty Hour

Brett and Rob
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Half-Hour Liberty Hour

A libertarian podcast from behind enemy lines in the People's Republic of Portland, Oregon. We discuss topics of liberty, politics, and philosophy all while drinking our livers into cirrhosis.

  1. 09/15/2023

    Bretts Bemusing 02- The threat to and hope for our Culture

    In this second part to Brett's rant on culture, Brett discusses the culture war, the threats of Progressivism and Woke activists to our culture, and the hope we have for victory in the culture war.

    38 min

  2. 09/13/2023

    Bretts Bemusing 01- Importance of Culture

    As firsts go, this is a new one for Half-Hour Liberty Hour, a solo episode from Brett. In this new mini-series, titled “Brett's Bemusings”, Brett will discuss various topics that are either in the news, concerning his beloved Portland, diving into the culture war, or just whatever is on his mind at the moment. In this first part of a two part episode, Brett discusses culture and the culture war, laying out definitions and the importance of culture. Brett discussed how politics is downstream from culture, what culture is, and what shapes our culture.  Brett finishes this episode discussing our current cultural deterioration.

    24 min
  3. Rob's Rant Vol. 003 - The Last Great Middle Finger

    12/25/2020

    Rob's Rant Vol. 003 - The Last Great Middle Finger

    In this rant, Rob explains why he has been unable to record for the past couple of months. Hopefully, that issue will be resolved in the next few weeks. He rants about why the election does not matter, as the State still persists. He also delivers the Christmas speech that he would love to hear Donald Trump deliver. It's sure to anger everyone except for liberty lovers. If it were to happen, sit back and watch the world burn.

    20 min
  4. Series 02 Episode 02 - Portland, Seriously?!?

    11/29/2020

    Series 02 Episode 02 - Portland, Seriously?!?

    In this episode, Brett and Rob discuss the recent election in Oregon, including the mayoral race in Portland, a specific Metro Council commissioner race, and a bond issue. They also discuss the now world-famous ballot measures to legalize psilocybin mushrooms and decriminalize street drugs. There is also an Easter Egg in the episode, so please listen for it. This Episode's Drink of Choice: Beer New rants are to come, but recording has been delayed to issues outside Rob's control. He'll speak more of it when they are recorded and released.

    41 min
  5. Rob's Rant Vol. 002 - Breonna Taylor and Reforming the Police

    10/06/2020

    Rob's Rant Vol. 002 - Breonna Taylor and Reforming the Police

    In this rant, which has been building for months, Rob talks about the issues with the Breonna Taylor case and the need to reform the police. Specifically: Reactions to the grand jury findings Issues Rob has with the case The real problem (and it's not racism) 7 steps to reforming the police and 1 step to reforming ourselves Rob hopes you have a drink in your hand, because you'll probably need one by the end.

    27 min
  6. Rob's Rant Vol. 001 - Fighting Over the Body of RBG

    09/22/2020

    Rob's Rant Vol. 001 - Fighting Over the Body of RBG

    This is a first for Half-Hour Liberty Hour, a solo episode. In this new mini-series, titled "Rob's Rant", Rob will be trying to upload a weekly rant of his over a topic that is either in the news, concerning his beloved Portland, or just whatever is on his mind at the moment. In this rant, Rob delves into the fighting over RBG's body, how she will probably be canonized in the American Civic Religion, how both the Left and the Right want to take away your inalienable rights, how the Left are greedy, how the Right are gullible, and who the new Supreme Court justice will be doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. Rob hopes you have a drink in your hand, because you'll probably need one by the end.

    12 min
  7. Series 02 Episode 01 - George Floyd, Riots, and the Lies of the Corporate Media

    07/31/2020

    Series 02 Episode 01 - George Floyd, Riots, and the Lies of the Corporate Media

    WE'RE BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! And snarkier than ever. After a prolonged absence, the Dynamically Drunken Duo have returned. Were they hibernating? Did Brett run off to join the circus? Was Rob committed to an insane asylum? In this episode, Brett and Rob discuss the following: Where the heck they've been The murder of George Floyd and the riotous response The murder of Breonna Taylor How the Corporate Media has been lying about the protest and riots What is really happening in Portland Sit back, relax, have a drink if you are able to, and listen to the guys for the first time in a while. This episode's drink of choice: Water?!? Yes, the episode was recorded in the late morning Pacific time, so there is unfortunately no drinking in this one.

    45 min
  8. Episode 035 - Oregon, You Never Fail To Disappoint Me.

    06/07/2019

    Episode 035 - Oregon, You Never Fail To Disappoint Me.

    Rob actually managed to get a day off from work, so he set about clearing out the archives. This episode was originally recorded in late November 2018. In this episode of Half-Hour Liberty Hour, Brett and Rob discuss the results of the recent statewide election in Oregon and the local election in Portland (SPOILER ALERT: It went badly for liberty lovers). The guys discuss: The reelection of "Corrupt Kate" Brown as governor The Super-Majority now held by Democrats in the state government OR Measure 102 Bonds for affordable housing OR Measure 103: Ban on grocery and soda taxes OR Measure 104: Change tax raising threshold from 3/5 to 2/3 OR Measure 105: Repeal of Oregon's Sanctuary State status OR Measure 106: Banning public funds for abortion Portland Measure 26-201: Gross revenues tax The state of Oregon suing the President of the United States It was almost as if the Dynamically Drunken Duo were looking into a crystal ball in this episode. Since the turn of 2019, the Oregon Democrat Super-Majority has completely gone off the rails. From new taxes, to massive unfunded mandates, to weak PERS reform, to the nation's first statewide rent control law, there is nothing to stop this out-of-control government. Oregon has set its path, possibly irreversibly, toward bankruptcy and economic collapse. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Nullification by Tom Woods This Episode's Drink of Choice: Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

    35 min
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A libertarian podcast from behind enemy lines in the People's Republic of Portland, Oregon. We discuss topics of liberty, politics, and philosophy all while drinking our livers into cirrhosis.

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