Good Morning Liberty

Good Morning Liberty
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Good Morning Liberty is a libertarian podcast hosted by Nate and Chuck, lifelong friends and former touring musicians who now run a healthcare software business in Nashville, TN. Each episode breaks down daily news and political events through the lens of libertarian philosophies, emphasizing individual freedom, logic-based arguments, and practical ways to live a meaningful life. With a mix of humor and insightful commentary, it's perfect for anyone seeking a fresh, liberty-minded start to their day.

  1. 19h ago

    Republicans Got What They Deserved: 2026 Midterm Fallout || 1845

    Republicans promised lower costs, less government, and no new wars. So how did the coalition that put Trump back in office come apart? Nate and Charlie break down the 2026 midterm results and argue that Republicans gave their own voters plenty of reasons to walk away. From the cost of living and the Iran war to DOGE, spending, and the handling of the Epstein files, this is a libertarian look at the gap between campaign promises and governing. We review election returns and voter polling, react to Trump's response, and unpack JD Vance's explanation for the losses. Plus, Matt Walsh challenges the political cost of the war, commentators blame dissident podcasters, and Bill Mitchell discovers the upside of an election he predicted Republicans would win. The bigger question: Will Republicans learn to deliver smaller government, or just find a new way to sell bigger government? Join the Fed Haters Club for bonus content and to support independent libertarian commentary: https://www.joingml.com   00:00 Welcome and the midterm shock 02:12 Why Republicans deserved to lose 04:06 Senate flips, Texas and election surprises 11:01 Voter shifts, inflation and opposition to Trump 20:42 Broken promises, Congress and the Epstein files 28:15 Trump responds to the Republican losses 34:44 JD Vance: Why voters walked away 44:49 Matt Walsh challenges the case for war 55:37 Does the long game excuse bad policy? 01:02:10 Blaming podcasters for the GOP defeat 01:07:12 Bill Mitchell's prediction meets reality 01:09:38 Can free markets win voters back?   Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

  2. 2d ago

    The MAGA Report Card: Broken Promises, Real Wins, and the Midterms || 1844

    Lower prices. No new wars. Trillions in spending cuts. How does the record compare with the promises? On the eve of the 2026 midterms, Nate and Charlie put Trump's second-term agenda through a libertarian promises-versus-results review. We examine household costs, the Iran war, DOGE's spending-cut ambitions, the Department of Education, and the administration's handling of the Epstein files. We revisit the campaign clips, question the explanations offered afterward, and ask how much responsibility belongs to Trump, congressional Republicans, and the institutions standing in their way. How long does "short-term pain" last before voters start demanding the promised gain? There are wins to discuss, too: Ross Ulbricht's pardon, tax-cut extensions, reduced border crossings, and the administration's moves on regulation and health policy. We also unpack the limitations behind "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime." Finally, we discuss Libertarian candidates and why state and local races deserve attention even when Washington has exhausted your patience. Join the Fed Haters Club and support Good Morning Liberty: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Trump says he's on the ballot 02:48 The midterm outlook and voter frustration 12:27 Household prices: promises versus reality 15:07 Gas prices and "short-term pain" 22:04 What happened to "no new wars"? 40:51 DOGE and the $2 trillion promise 44:27 Department of Education, Massie, and Congress 48:18 The Epstein files and lost trust 52:48 Promises kept: the border and tax cuts 54:40 Ross Ulbricht's pardon 56:00 RFK Jr., MAHA, and deregulation 59:36 State races, local elections, and Libertarian candidates Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

  3. 4d ago

    Iran, Exile, and the Revolution That Betrayed a Generation w/ Yasmin Pacella || 1843

    What happens when a generation demands change and ends up with less freedom? Iranian-born scholar and actor Yasmin Pacella joins Josh Martens to discuss life under Iran's Islamic regime, the personal cost of dissent, and the revolutionary promises her parents' generation came to regret. Yasmin recounts being detained by the morality police, the everyday fear of being stopped over her clothing, and the unexpected freedom of simply riding a bicycle in Italy with the wind in her hair. She explains how studying abroad became life in exile as her public work made returning home unsafe. The conversation explores her family's experience of the Iranian Revolution, how political trends draw people into movements, and why she challenges Western activists to test their ideals against lived experience. Josh and Yasmin also discuss communism, capitalism, academic conformity, and the danger of confusing opposition to an existing government with a guarantee of something better. Finally, Yasmin shares her hopes for a free Iran: political choice, economic opportunity, international relationships, and room for ordinary people to build better lives. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlineyas/   Movie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetromovie/   Movie's fundraising link: https://donorbox.org/vetro-film-fundraiser Support independent, liberty-minded conversations by joining the Fed Haters Club at https://www.joingml.com. All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/ 00:00 Introducing Yasmin Pacella 01:01 Leaving Iran and building a life abroad 04:00 Why returning home became unsafe 06:36 Experiencing everyday freedom in Italy 09:04 Arrested by Iran's morality police 15:01 Her parents' generation and the Iranian Revolution 19:18 Political trends and the danger of revolutionary promises 22:52 Challenging communist ideals with real-world experience 26:30 Academia, conformity, and avoiding debate 30:12 What a free Iran could look like 33:18 Staying connected to Iran and assessing hopes for change 36:06 One change for liberty, Yasmin's work, and closing thoughts

    Iran, Exile, and the Revolution That Betrayed a Generation w/ Yasmin Pacella || 1843

  4. 5d ago

    Dumb Bleep of the Week: White House LEGO, $5K Checks, and Libertarian Dysfunction || 1842

    he White House has a LEGO music video, JD Vance has an explanation for $5,000 checks, and a democratic socialist says she's also a capitalist. Welcome to Dumb Bleep of the Week. Nate flies solo as the Fed Haters Club weighs nine nominees from across the political spectrum. First up: the White House's musical victory lap on taxes, healthcare, spending, and promises kept. Nate gives credit where he thinks it's due, then challenges the gap between the sales pitch and the record. Next come Vance's defense of tariff-funded checks, Nithya Raman's description of herself as both a capitalist and a democratic socialist, and online defenses of Mao. Nate also takes on the San Francisco Libertarian Party's posts about age-of-consent laws, raises free-speech concerns about UK respect orders, and questions an article linking higher beef prices to gymgoers and GLP-1 users. The episode closes with commentary on Obama's response to allegations involving Ilhan Omar, a debate over whether government services are really cheaper once taxpayers enter the equation, and the audience's winning nominee. Join the Fed Haters Club for live shows, pre-show conversations, and private Discord access: https://www.joingml.com   00:00 Trump Cold Open and Welcome 02:24 Campaign Texts and the Coming Midterms 03:27 White House LEGO Video: Promises vs. Results 22:00 JD Vance Defends $5,000 Checks 26:57 Can You Be a Capitalist and a Democratic Socialist? 31:21 Mao, Dictatorship, and Historical Revisionism 39:45 Libertarian Party Controversy and Consent 48:18 UK Respect Orders and Free Speech 53:24 Are Gymgoers Driving Up Beef Prices? 58:24 Obama, Ilhan Omar, and Allegations of Selective Enforcement 1:05:00 Is Government Really Cheaper? 1:12:39 Nominee Recap, Party Frustrations, and the Vote   GML Post: https://x.com/GoodAMLiberty/status/2115958406507086018?a=EIWM5MSRMjba8jX5T5M&s=20 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.joingml.com All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

  5. Oct 26

    Dumbest Political Takes This Week! SpaceX Nationalization, Bernie's Climate Claims, and the Second Amendment || 1841

    Calls to nationalize SpaceX, Bernie Sanders' latest tax arguments, and a Second Amendment apparently limited to muskets. It's a crowded field for Dumb BLEEP of the Week. Nate flies solo for a Monday makeup edition, starting with the Starlink controversy in Ukraine and Robert Reich's call to nationalize SpaceX. What do we actually know about the restrictions, what remains disputed, and how did a fight over satellite service become an argument for government ownership? Then it's Bernie's turn: student loans, tuition-free college, a claim about 32,000 climate-related deaths, and California's billionaire wealth-tax debate. Nate challenges how the numbers are presented and asks who ultimately pays for the proposed solutions. Also on the ballot: Abdul El-Sayed's musket argument, Jake Auchincloss' gun-parts ad, the backlash to Jeremy Todd's anti-draft remarks, Trump's celebration of oil revenues, and JD Vance's unfortunate Titanic analogy. We finish with Netanyahu's Iran rhetoric and a debate over criticism of Israel, vandalism, and accusations of antisemitism. Join the Fed Haters Club to catch the live show and vote for the week's worst take: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Dumb BLEEP of the Week: Monday makeup edition 02:36 Starlink, Ukraine, and calls to nationalize SpaceX 33:21 Bernie Sanders: Student debt and "free" college 35:36 Bernie's climate-death claim and heat modeling 43:09 California's wealth tax and billionaire math 49:24 Second Amendment rights: Muskets and modern technology 55:09 Jake Auchincloss' online gun-parts ad 58:18 Jeremy Todd, Ed Gallrein, and the draft 1:02:42 Trump's oil-money brag and Vance's Titanic analogy 1:10:45 Netanyahu, Iran, and election concerns 1:14:33 Bank vandalism and accusations of antisemitism 1:19:51 The nominees, live voting, and this week's winner   Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.joingml.com All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

  6. Oct 25 ·  Video

    Tim Golding on Michigan's Midterms and the Fight Over Big Government: Rogers vs. El-Sayed || 1840

    Michigan voters face a tough question: Who will actually protect their freedom? Josh Martens sits down with Tim Golding of Americans for Prosperity–Michigan to discuss the state's midterm races, the case for Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, and why libertarians still have serious questions for Republicans. Tim explains how running a construction business and experiencing COVID shutdowns pushed him into political activism. He then lays out his objections to El-Sayed and William Lawrence, while Josh presses the Republican case on surveillance, civil liberties, and promises of smaller government. The conversation gets more pointed over the Big Beautiful Bill, federal spending, tariffs, government ownership stakes in private companies, and presidential war powers. Both criticize expanding government, but they differ over how voters should respond when the alternative also falls short. Is voting against socialism enough, or do Republicans need to earn support by delivering something better? Join the Fed Haters Club and support independent, liberty-minded conversations: https://www.joingml.com #MichiganPolitics #Libertarian #GoodMorningLiberty 00:00 Introducing Tim Golding 01:06 From construction to political activism 07:35 Michigan's midterms: El-Sayed and Rogers 18:06 Josh questions the case for Mike Rogers 20:51 The Patriot Act and civil liberties 24:27 William Lawrence and Michigan's 7th District 28:04 Young voters and broken Republican promises 33:09 Disagreement over the Big Beautiful Bill 36:54 Government ownership, transparency, and tariffs 44:34 Debt, war powers, and the lesser-evil argument 54:39 What Republicans should do differently 58:45 Where to find Tim and get involved Americans for Prosperity–Michigan: https://mi.americansforprosperity.org/about/ Americans for Prosperity: https://americansforprosperity.org/ Standing links Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All GML links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links GML playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA GML playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

    Tim Golding on Michigan's Midterms and the Fight Over Big Government: Rogers vs. El-Sayed || 1840

  7. Oct 21

    Trump's Fraud Bounty, Musk's SpaceX Pledge & the Fight Over Wealth || 1839

    Trump wants to pay Americans to expose government fraud. Elon Musk says he wants to give every kid a share of SpaceX. So who gets to decide what counts as the public good? Nate and Chuck break down Trump's proposed 1% whistleblower reward, how it compares with the False Claims Act, and why chasing fraud is different from cutting government spending. They also revisit DOGE and the voters who wanted Washington to spend less, not just announce another investigation. Then, Anthropic's new Public Benefit Fund raises a bigger question: what does helping the public actually mean, and who gets to make that call? The conversation covers charitable equity pledges, the difference between shares and spendable cash, and Nate's observation that giving ownership to the government wasn't the suggested solution. Finally, Musk's SpaceX pledge sparks a debate over voluntary ownership, wealth taxes, and critics who would prefer the government distribute the money. Chuck shares his experience visiting Cuba, and the guys close with a defense of ambitious innovation, even when the project looks ridiculous. Join the Fed Haters Club for members-only streams and the community: https://www.joingml.com   00:00 Welcome to Good Morning Liberty 01:16 DOGE and the voters Trump risks losing 04:51 Trump's 1% fraud bounty 07:09 Testing the fraud-reporting website 11:26 Why fighting fraud isn't cutting spending 14:19 How the False Claims Act compares 17:46 Anthropic's Public Benefit Fund 21:00 Why not give the money to Washington? 25:42 Musk's SpaceX shares for kids 28:24 Why critics want taxes instead 33:00 Cuba and the cost of consuming capital 35:34 The Tesla Roadster and ambitious innovation   Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All Links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

  8. Oct 19

    Should Libertarians Vote Republican in the 2026 Midterms? || 1838

    Republicans keep asking libertarians to hold their noses and vote for the lesser evil. But if they get your vote regardless of what they do, what incentive do they have to get better? Nate and Chuck tackle the 2026 midterms, broken campaign promises, and the argument that being "better than Democrats" should be enough. From Trump's spending-cut promises and DOGE to Thomas Massie, Obamacare, and the growth of government, they ask whether political loyalty has replaced accountability. The conversation also explores divided government, barriers to third-party ballot access in Tennessee, congressional war powers, and whether libertarians can realistically change the Republican Party from within. Nate makes a counterintuitive case: losing Congress in 2026 could actually improve Republicans' chances in 2028. Neither host is endorsing Democrats. They're explaining why Republicans still have to earn their votes, and why the free-market logic of competition shouldn't disappear when election season arrives. Join the Fed Haters Club for member discussions and the pre-show: https://www.joingml.com 00:00 Welcome and opening banter 01:42 Should libertarians vote Republican? 04:42 Broken promises need consequences 07:46 The "better than Democrats" problem 10:22 Trump's promises and DOGE spending cuts 13:48 Do politicians still have to earn your vote? 16:09 Thomas Massie and third-party ballot access 17:53 Could losing in 2026 help Republicans in 2028? 22:45 War powers and congressional accountability 24:16 Can libertarians change the GOP from within? 25:45 Taxes, spending, and the lesser-evil argument 31:47 After-show: Midterm projections and final thoughts   Join GML: https://www.joingml.com All Links: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/links https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Marten's Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

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Good Morning Liberty is a libertarian podcast hosted by Nate and Chuck, lifelong friends and former touring musicians who now run a healthcare software business in Nashville, TN. Each episode breaks down daily news and political events through the lens of libertarian philosophies, emphasizing individual freedom, logic-based arguments, and practical ways to live a meaningful life. With a mix of humor and insightful commentary, it's perfect for anyone seeking a fresh, liberty-minded start to their day.

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