In April of 2005, Andrew Lee and Abdul-Hakim Shabazz gave me an hour of air time one Saturday at the end of my internship at WXNT. I recently discovered it on an external hard drive with a bunch of Abdul in the Morning podcasts from 2007-2008, which has been turned in to the WXNT’s Ghost [...]
I found an archive of 2007/2008 WXNT podcasts. I am launching an archive podcast here: http://wearelibertarians.com/radio/2013/04/12/introducing-wxnts-ghost/. Here is my interview with Crazy Larry when I guest hosted the show on August 3, 2007. I apologize at how bad this is surely to be… Podcast: Play in new window | Download
(Chris Spangle has been asked to contribute to the UK libertarian magazine The Libertarian. This column originally ran here) I will admit it publicly. For the first time since washing my hands of the Republican Party in 2007, I was actually proud of something a Republican had done. I watched Senator Rand Paul for many hours [...]
Louie Giglio is in the news. I’ve heard his name for years, but I had never actually seen him preach. I stumbled on this on YouTube. Wow. Nothing strengthens my faith more than contemplating the immense size and expanse of our universe.
We launched the We Are Libertarians in March of 2012 as a podcast. Since the beginning of the year, we have launched the website with several updates a day. We write about things that will interest political observers, political commentary from Creighton Harrington, Joe Ruiz, Greg Lenz, and Chris Gault and once we are back in to political season, political analysis. We are also [...]
I am not a huge music listener, to be honest. I like to listen to audiobooks and podcasts. There are a lot of great Indiana podcasts, but it is tough to find them. Many of local podcasters had great idea, but haven’t published since the W. administration. So I put together this list of Indiana [...]
Chris Spangle, Creighton, and guest host Greg Lenz discuss guns in the wake of Newton and the fiscal cliff. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In a special bonus episode, the guys sit down with “Goose” to discuss what it’s like to serve in the military. “Goose” isn’t his real name, but he is an active duty soldier. He gives his perspective on politics, libertarianism, and the military. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Several years ago, Jim Irsay and the leadership of Indiana and Indianapolis sparked a new trend: Publicly funded stadiums. It had been done before, but Irsay has since become a vocal advocate for publicly financed stadiums. Now even the Indiana Pacers are in on the act, despite CIB shortfalls.
Englehart Press Release: INDIANAPOLIS – Chris Spangle, who most recently served as the Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Indiana, has joined The Englehart Group as Senior Account Executive.
When someone tries to explain why pot shouldn’t be legalized I think to myself, “Grow up.” If you try to defend the societal and economic cost of marijuana criminalization has had on our society, you are out of touch with the realities of our criminal justice system.
The guys discuss the election results, why Mitt lost, why Mourdock lost, why Petraus resigned, why did an FBI agent send shirtless photos?, what Ron Paul leaves behind, and what will the libertarian movement do now? Podcast: Play in new window | Download
LP Vice Presidential Candidate Judge Jim Gray speaks to the LPIN podcast. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Local Bloggers Jon Easter (Indy Democrat) and Paul Ogden (Ogden on Politics) discuss Libertarians, blogging, and civility in politics. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys discuss Sandy, private charity and FEMA, Mourdock’s abortion comments, and other election related issues. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Paul Gable of Shelby County and Travis Weik of Henry County describe what it is like to start a county party, and what Rupert’s campaign has done for the Libertarian Party of Indiana. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Jeremiah Morrell, House District 54, on his run for office. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Char Reid reflects on his two campaigns. He discusses how he handles debates, why he’s aggressive towards his opponents, and why so many tea partiers support him over his Republican opponents. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys discuss the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates, the Indiana Governor and Senate debates, and the media. Thanks to Brian Wallen for our new theme music! http://www.briankeithwallen.com/ Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris Spangle, Executive Director previews US Senate debate night on the The Gary Snyder Show. Click through for the podcast. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Gary Johnson Rally at IUPUI, October 4, 2012. Rupert Boneham, candidate for Indiana Governor. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Gary Johnson takes questions from the media at his stop at IUPUI. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Gary Johnson Rally at IUPUI, October 4, 2012. Andy Horning, candidate for Indiana US Senate, opens the rally. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The seeds of last week’s passive aggression bubble over in to plain-old aggression over discussing conspiracies. We also discuss types of personalities in politics and what the heck happened to the tea party. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
In a show filled with co-host discord, bad cords, and James Nease, the guys go deep in the philosophy of mutualism vs. anarcho-capitalism, property rights, eminent domain, and the future of the economy after QE 3. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris Spangle sits down to talk with US Senate candidate Andy Horning for an in-depth interview on running the first negative campaign on voters, why he keeps coming back, and what it’s like inside the Republican Party. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Congressional District 2 candidate Joe Ruiz discusses his philosophy of government and updates us on his campaign. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys welcome Abdul Hakim Shabazz of IndyPolitics.org to talk about his views on kids these days, Ron Paul and Libertarians. The guys also discuss the RNC convention. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Link: Jeb Bush Warns RNC Attendees Of Bad Cialis Going Around Parking Lot
After a short State Fair-induced absence, we get back to work to talk about Paul Ryan’s libertarian credentials, Todd Akin and social conservatism, and then Gault shows up an hour and a half late to discuss tech news. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys discuss a multitude of issues, but most importantly, they celebrate the triumphant return of Creighton! Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris and Chris discuss the Chik-Fil-A controversy with Evan McMahon. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Link: Matthew Tully: In this dry season, there’s been a deluge of bans Matt Tully quoted me in his column. I don’t like bans because I think that a person is responsible for their actions.. If you destroy my property or hurt me, you are responsible. In the case of the water ban, give me [...]
Link: How is government compassionate? Congress Kills Little Tobacco
This week, Chris and Chris interview the owner of a roll your own tobacco shop. (Creighton is out sick.) Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys discuss more fallout from Obamacare, fireworks bans, and we try an experiment. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris, Creighton, and Chris struggle to find something to discuss in the slow news week… OK, we really talk about SCOTUS, Obamacare, Holder, and our contempt. Chris and Chris also try to talk Creighton down… Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Former radio personality and Libertarian leader Mike Kole sits in on the show to discuss government censorship and the guys then hold the government in contempt. This podcast contains bleeped curse words. Listen Here. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys discuss noninterventionism, Rand Paul and Mitt, and Obama’s immigration announcement. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Who owns this collection of radio waves? We also discuss Rand, Walker, and Where is Chris Gault? Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys discuss if we are going to be faced with a Zombiepocolypse. We also discuss our favorite political movies and the morality of going in to Syria. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Rupert Boneham and Brad Klopfenstein sit down to discuss Rupert’s choice of Brad to serve as his running mate in their bid to become Indiana’s next Governor and Lt. Governor. Listen Here. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris, Creighton, and Chris return to discuss what the heck is happening in the Ron Paul campaign, where we have been, and what are the Canadians up to? Link Podcast: Play in new window | Download
I almost fell out of my chair when I heard Charles Krauthammer say this on Fox News last night, but good! The video is excellent. Watch it here. “I don’t want regulations, I don’t want restrictions, I want a ban on this. Drones are instruments of war. The Founders had a great aversion to any [...]
Democrats are a coalition of special interest groups that come together to elect politicians that will assist those special interest groups. Republicans are monolithic. Any diversion from the common line is usually met with punishment.
You may have heard about China’s policy of forcing abortions and sterilizing women in an effort to force families to only have one child. You know of this policy because of a brave whistleblower named Chen Guangcheng.
Chris, Creighton, and Chris discuss the President on Jimmy Fallon, and can Ron Paul really win the GOP nomination? Hate mail can be sent to wearelibertarians@gmail.com. Listen or Download here. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris, Creighton, Chris and special guest Andrew Reno discuss how to lead and organize a libertarian organization, especially on college campuses. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris, Creighton, and Chris discuss the GOP primary now that Santorum is out, and Creighton and Gault try to convince Spangle that Ron Paul still has a chance by discussing Warren G. Harding. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
The guys discuss the President’s recent comment on the the Supreme Court, which leads to a discussion/argument on whether the Supreme Court is limiting the powers of the other two branches, or legislating from the bench prematurely. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris, Creighton, and Chris discuss healthcare solutions in the wake of oral arguments in the Obamacare case currently in front of the SCOTUS. The guys also discuss what it means to be a libertarian college student on a campus filled with liberal professors. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Chris, Creighton, and Chris tackle Paul Ryan and Rand Paul’s budgets, Obamacare’s future in the SCOTUS, and what is a fully informed jury? Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz joins the podcast to discuss the recent legslative session and gives advice to LPIN candidates from a political commentator’s perspective. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
This week, we discuss Paul vs. Johnson, Civil Liberties, Jesse Benton and Vote Fraud. We also update you on upcoming events. Creighton is out on spring break, so Jeremiah Hodgkin sits in on the past. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
We Are Libertarians is a weekly podcast for millennial Libertarians! Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Former Hamilton County chairman Mike Kole recently was the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against Fishers, IN. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Phyllis Klosinski and her husband Mike have been fighting for property rights through the court system for many years. Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Libertarians around the nation will have noticed lately that the Federal PAC Atlas Liberty has been more active than in previous years. After the 2010 elections, they hired a new Executive Director, Evan McMahon. Evan discusses the mission of Atlas Liberty PAC, the needs of the libertarian movement, and the differences between the cultures in [...]
Chris Spangle's Blog: Thoughts from Indiana by the former Libertarian Party of Indiana Executive Director and Abdul in the Mornings show producer. Chris is currently working at the intersection of marketing, media, and politics for a local ad agency. He is married to Samantha, and they have two cats, Mittens and Muffins.
