The Torch

Nathan Luebbehusen & Devin Bendel

Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter The Torch Podcast dives into some of the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty and invite other voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe..

Episodes

  1. The Torch #11 - The Cornerstone of Society: Property Rights

    07/15/2023

    The Torch #11 - The Cornerstone of Society: Property Rights

    The Cornerstone of Society: Property Rights! Not as dorky and technical as it sounds, I promise. In episode #11 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan dive into the foundation of libertarianism and how surprisingly widely-ranging its applications are. Devin and Nathan establish the case for, if governments and societies are built from the ground up with a solid understanding of property rights, and that the government simply limits its scope to enforcing those rights, that true human flourishing emerges. What are property rights? How does a government that violates them and assumes responsibility beyond them destroy society? We’re fixing the world in this one, gang. Talk to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1h 12m
  2. The Torch #10 - Let the Poor Starve?

    07/13/2023

    The Torch #10 - Let the Poor Starve?

    Let The Poor Starve?? A Libertarian Solution: Double digits, folks! We made it. In episode #10 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan dive into one of the most common criticisms and perceived faults of libertarianism. Despite massive quality of life improvements over the last century, millions of Americans still struggle with poverty, food insecurity, and other basics. Why is this happening? Why do we double down on what’s not working? How do we get back to holding the government accountable for results? And how does every single one of us lead happier and more fulfilled lives when we remove the government’s role in welfare entirely? Talk to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1h 28m
  3. The Torch #09 - How To Fix Policing

    06/10/2023

    The Torch #09 - How To Fix Policing

    Police! How to restore the motto of “to protect and serve”.. In episode #09 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan discuss law enforcement and policing in America today. What policies need to be changed, eliminated, or added to increase peace and freedom in our society. We discuss the drug war, no-knock raids, qualified immunity, and many more components that are contributing to the absolutely dysfunctional relationship that peaceful people have with those that have the monopoly on violence. How can liberty solve most if not all of these issues? How can we start holding our elected officials accountable? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1 hr
  4. The Torch #08 - Why RFK Jr's Campaign Matters

    06/05/2023

    The Torch #08 - Why RFK Jr's Campaign Matters

    RFK Jr! The good, the bad, and how he might actually flip over the table of establishment politics... In episode #08 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan discuss 2024 Democratic presidential candidate RFK Jr, his major policy planks, what he means for the traditional duopoly, and how libertarians might think about him. We wrap up with a more philosophical topic about how to decide whether or not to vote for someone with whom you have material disagreements and how that might play into the 2024 election. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1h 24m
  5. The Torch #07 - Fake Listener Mailbag

    05/29/2023

    The Torch #07 - Fake Listener Mailbag

    Fake Listener Mailbag: a fun Q&A lightning round! In episode #07 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan have some fun with fake listener mailbag questions about everything from our dream presidential cabinets to who the hell we are in the first place. Lots of good context, useful info, and fun hypotheticals in this one! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1h 10m
  6. The Torch #06 - WTF Happened in 1971? (Part 2)

    05/20/2023

    The Torch #06 - WTF Happened in 1971? (Part 2)

    WTF Happened in 1971?... Part 2! In episode #06 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan continue breaking down the consequences of the dollar separating completely from a gold standard in 1971. Why is this important? What happened? What can we do to reverse these trends that are making life more difficult for everyone, every day? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1 hr
  7. The Torch #05 - WTF Happened in 1971?

    05/16/2023

    The Torch #05 - WTF Happened in 1971?

    WTF Happened in 1971?... In episode #05 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan look at the covered-up fallout of the dollar separating completely from a gold standard in 1971. Why is this important? What happened? What can we do to reverse these trends that are making life more difficult for everyone, every day? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    53 min
  8. The Torch #04 - The Five Characteristics of Money

    05/06/2023

    The Torch #04 - The Five Characteristics of Money

    Wait, what actually IS money?... In episode #04 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan approach this huge, fundamental question by focusing on 5 specific characteristics of money: divisibility, durability, portability, recognizability, scarcity. Does our money today have these characteristics? Is there a “better” money out there? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1h 3m
  9. The Torch #03 - The Problem with Fiat & Bitcoin's Solutions

    04/29/2023

    The Torch #03 - The Problem with Fiat & Bitcoin's Solutions

    Money isn't what you think it is...In episode #02 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan explore how people currently think about money and what has to change in order for society to really begin questioning what money is and should be. What assumptions and entrenched beliefs have to be overcome to open people up to letting a better money improve our lives? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ecApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578_____________________The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing?Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    1h 21m
  10. The Torch #02 - Centrally Planned Money and Bitcoin Adoption

    04/22/2023

    The Torch #02 - Centrally Planned Money and Bitcoin Adoption

    You're being stolen from... In episode #02 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan introduce arguably the most important voice in money and bitcoin; Robert Breedlove. His show, "What is Money?" makes the case that questioning and understanding what money is will fix many of our biggest problems. In episode #02 of The Torch Podcast, we get into the inherent evils and dysfunctions of centrally planned money, fiat currency, and how Bitcoin could replace the US Dollar as we know it. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    48 min
  11. The Torch #01 - Liberty, Decentralization, and How to Argue Civilly

    04/15/2023

    The Torch #01 - Liberty, Decentralization, and How to Argue Civilly

    Should we embrace socialism? In episode #01 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan dissect Lex Fridman's podcast #349 with Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism. We identify Bhaskar's strong and weak arguments for socialism, provide a libertarian perspective, and reflect on the importance of Lex's ability to listen and argue civilly. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

    2h 3m
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Apple Podcasts Spotify Twitter The Torch Podcast dives into some of the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty and invite other voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe..

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    Nathan Luebbehusen & Devin Bendel
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