117: Meet the Libertarian Candidate Running Against Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw- Elliott Scheirman

May 29th, 2020  |  36 mins 4 secs

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It's hard to imagine, but we're already almost to June! Isn't that wild? Feels like just yesterday we were in March...

Well, though most of us have been locked down, time still moves forward, meaning we are one day closer to the 2020 Election! And with that, candidates are having to reach voters in different ways versus traditional door-knocking and shaking hands at parades, making podcasts a great forum for candidates to flesh out their ideas in a thoughtful and articulate manner.

So, if you're running for office, be it as a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, etc... email me at brian@briannicholsshow.com to discuss coming on the show!

One such candidate is that of Elliott Scheirman, Libertarian congressional candidate against incumbent Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-2)! Listen as Elliott outlines his libertarian alternatives to that of Congressman Crenshaw and why he would be the best candidate to move liberty forward as representative from Texas' second congressional district.

Find Elliott Online-
Website: https://www.scheirmanforcongress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scheirmanforcongress
Twitter: http://twitter.com/VoteScheirman

Find my Interview with Dr. Jo Jorgensen: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/dr-jo-jorgensen

116: Tech, Liberty, and Minds.com -with Bill Ottman, CEO of Minds.com

May 22nd, 2020  |  44 mins 44 secs

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Alrighty, strap in. This is a marathon episode.

First 10 minutes: I don't usually do this, but I took some time to start the show to give you a quick update in regards to the LNC Convention taking place virtually this weekend, especially when considering that the once-favored candidate to win the nomination (Congressman Justin Amash) has withdrew his name from consideration.

Post LP Chat: Now for the meat and potatoes of the episode! Bill Ottman, CEO of Minds.com, joins the show to discuss the importance of freedom as it pertains to our use of social media, traditional media, publishers, and more! Oh, and he shot me over an awesome Verified badge on Minds.com, so that's legit.

Oh, and on a final note, check out the BONUS episode I released where I interviewed LP POTUS candidate and LP activist Keenam Dunham ( https://briannichols.fireside.fm/keenan-dunham)

Find Bill Online-
Minds: https://www.minds.com/ottman/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30sz5GCgzZiQTjSpNEka0Q
Joe Rogan Appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJowz_-pj4U

BONUS: Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Keenan Dunham

May 22nd, 2020  |  31 mins 57 secs

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A nice bonus episode for you in addition to my episode with Bill Ottman (https://briannichols.fireside.fm/bill-ottman), as this weekend is the LNC Virtual Convention!

Prior to the delegates picking their candidate, I wanted to make sure my conversation with Keenan aired so you can get to know a bit more about him, his candidacy, and his activism.

Find Keenan Online-
Website: https://www.dunham2020.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dunham2020/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KDunham4Peace

115: Mark Whitney on the Future of the Liberty Movement

May 17th, 2020  |  43 mins 42 secs

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A special Sunday episode for you all, as today I'm joined by former Libertarian Presidential candidate and noted libertarian activist and entrepreneur Mark Whitney!

Mark is president of TheLaw.net and the former host and producer of the popular podcast, "Late Nite Last Week". Today, Mark joins the show to discuss his recent candidacy for the Libertarian presidential nomination, his vision for the liberty movement, and how Libertarians can capture the political momentum as we head into the 2020 election.

Find Mark Online-
Website: https://www.markwhitney.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/whitneycanwin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkWhitney2020
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwhitney2020

114: "The New American Dream" with Libertarian POTUS Candidate Dan "Taxation is Theft" Behrman

May 15th, 2020  |  48 mins 30 secs

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If you're outside of libertarian circles, I'm sure you've heard us use the expression "taxation is theft"... right? I'm right, aren't I?

Also, I'm sure you've noticed that we have a guy in our movement running for president who wears a giant yellow and black hat that states, "TAXATION IS THEFT". Well guess what... ya'll are in for a treat, as that guy, one Mr. Dan "Taxation is Theft" Behrman, is joining us this week for another fun-filled episode!

And with that, Dan joins me to not only discuss his candidacy and big yellow hat, but to focus specifically on Dan's primary mission: reaching folks from the Republican and Democratic parties and showing them the value of liberty. We also take some time to discuss Dan's platform, "The New American Dream", and then wrap things up by digging into the 2020 election and the prospects of growing the liberty movement.

Find Dan Online-
Website: https://behrman2020.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanForTexas
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Behrman2020/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbehrman/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/taxationistheft

113: Who Really is Justin Amash? with Dr. Eric Larson

May 8th, 2020  |  36 mins 49 secs

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Dr. Eric Larson returns to the show today, and with all that's going on in the life of a certain friend of his (cough Justin Amash cough), I thought it best to get an insider scoop into who the Congressman really is, focusing specifically on his libertarian credentials and his vision for the Libertarian Party and the greater liberty movement at large.

Also, we dig into Eric's new podcast, "The Amash Files", and also do a quick update on life in the medical world, focusing specifically on life as a doctor who mainly deals with elective procedures.

Find Dr. Larson online: https://twitter.com/EricLLarson
Find "The Paradocs": http://theparadocs.com/, https://twitter.com/TheParadocsShow, and https://www.facebook.com/The-Paradocs-2103034463249509/
Find "The Amash Files": https://www.amashfiles.com/

112: Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Sam Robb

May 1st, 2020  |  43 mins 23 secs

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We're in the final stretch now, folks, as we're quickly approaching the Libertarian Party National Convention (assuming it's still going on in some capacity, as scheduled), meaning if you're a delegate or an active member of the party, now is the time to really sharpen up on your candidates!

And of course, being the kind soul that I am, I am making that process as easy as possible for you, as I am joined by yet another one of our fantastic Libertarian candidates, Sam Robb!

I had the great fortune of meeting Sam while moderating the Libertarian POTUS Debate over on "The Exchange" (along with the other amazing candidates!), which prompted Sam and I connecting to have him on the show to get to know more about his candidacy, his path to liberty, and his vision for the Libertarian Party as we approach the May convention!

Find Sam Online-
Website: http://www.samrobb2020.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Samrobb2020/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/2020Samrobb

111: Amash vs. Hornberger? with Angela McArdle

April 24th, 2020  |  35 mins 50 secs

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Two episodes in one week! How about that!?

Your second episode for the week features former Libertarian congressional candidate and current Los Angeles County Libertarian Party Chair, Angela McArdle! Angela has been busy out in LA despite the COVID-19 lockdown, as she is leading "Protest The Lockdown: Los Angeles, CA" on May 1!

Listen as Angela and I discuss the planned protest in LA in response to the COVID-19 lockdown, the opportunity the liberty movement has during the pandemic to educate and inspire people and bring people into the movement, and then wrap things up by discussing the seemingly(?) inevitable Libertarian Party presidential contest: Justin Amash vs. Jacob Hornberger.

Find Angela Online-
Twitter: https://twitter.com/angela4congress
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelamcardleldaforcongress

110: The Medical Response to COVID-19 with Dr. Kyle Varner

April 22nd, 2020  |  45 mins 52 secs

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How about this, a Wednesday episode! You guys are lucky, let me tell you what! Well, actually, I'm pretty lucky, as today I was once again joined by someone infinitely smarter than I am, as I was joined by Dr. Kyle Varner to discuss the medical response to COVID-19 and some of the innovations that have risen in response to the pandemic.

Listen as we discuss some of the drugs leading the way to fight the coronavirus, the regulations that have held doctors back from properly treating their patients, and a look ahead to the future of medicine in a post-COVID world.

Find Dr. Varner Online-
Website: https://drvarner.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkylevarner/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctor_varner

Bio: Dr. Kyle Varner is a practicing hospitalist and expert in health care policy. In his upcoming book, White Coat Cartels, Dr. Varner uncovers the dark side of the US healthcare market.

Dr. Varner passionately stands for freeing the market and advocates cash-based services and medical tourism as the prevailing alternatives to the compromised healthcare system we are faced with today.

He is a highly sought-after writer and speaker, and has spoken at a number of conferences around the world. He shares his insider’s knowledge on the website DrVarner.com to give people the tools they need to take back control of their lives and start making informed decisions about their health.

109: COVID-19 vs. the Economy: Could A Crumbling Economy Cause More Death than COVID-19? -with Economist Daniel J. Michell

April 17th, 2020  |  39 mins 29 secs

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As weeks go by with the economy stuck on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many economists are starting to sound the alarm that the impact of our economy screeching to a halt could cause as much, if not more longterm death and prolonged hardship than the virus itself.

Dan J. Mitchell, a libertarian economist with a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University and founder for the Center for American Prosperity is amongst those economists raising his voice in concern. Mitchell joins The Brian Nichols Show today to discuss one of his more recent articles that discusses that very concern, titled, "The Temporary Tradeoff Between Health Outcomes and Economic Outcomes".

Listen as we discuss his article and then dig deeper into the dangers of a stagnant economy as it pertains to both the economic and physical health of the nation and more!

Find Dan Mitchell Online-
Website: https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danieljmitchell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanMitchellEconomist/

Dan's Article, "The Temporary Tradeoff Between Health Outcomes and Economic Outcomes": https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2020/03/24/the-temporary-tradeoff-between-health-outcomes-and-economic-outcomes/?fbclid=IwAR105jX2H2WTyekeTWBBKoGl3mopJcxIlBqWwygApha-zOq9sosMu2ZKLZc

108: Pandemic Podcasting with Remso W. Martinez

April 10th, 2020  |  45 mins 12 secs

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Good friend Remso W. Martinez returns to the show today! Remso has been one of the most frequent guests on the show, but today, Remso joined to not only discuss all the happenings in the world, but to talk about his brand new show joining the We Are Libertarians Network!

Starting in Summer 2020, Remso will be debuting his new show, "On the Run with Remso W. Martinez", which will take a look at the world through a different perspective.

Listen as Remso outlines the vision for his new venture as well as digging into some current happenings, namely, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Follow Remso Online-
At the Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/staff/remso-martinez/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyRemso
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeyRemso

Remso's past appearances on The Brian Nichols Show: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&term=remso

107: Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Governor Lincoln Chafee

April 3rd, 2020  |  37 mins 24 secs

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The race for the Libertarian Presidential nomination is heating up, and with that, so is my Libertarian Presidential interview series, as today I am joined by former Senator/Governor of Rhode Island and former Democratic Presidential candidate Lincoln Chafee!

Governor Chafee joins the show to discuss his candidacy and why he feels he is the best person to carry the Libertarian message forward in the 2020 general election. Listen as Governor Chafee lists out his three most important issues, who might be his VP candidate if nominated, a look into some of his past votes, and what the a President Chafee's response to the COVID-19 outbreak would look like.

Find Governor Chafee Online:
Website: https://www.lincolnchafee.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnForLiberty
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LincolnChafee

BONUS: "His Name Was Duncan Lemp" - Brian Nichols on Friends Against Government

March 27th, 2020  |  52 mins 35 secs

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Hey folks! Bonus episode in store for you this week! I had the great fortune of joining our friends, Bird and Car, from the Friends Against Government podcast! Sadly, this week's episode is on more of a somber note, as I joined them to discuss the sad, infuriating, and ultimately confusing case of Duncan Lemp.

21-year-old Duncan Lemp was shot and killed in a predawn, no-knock raid performed by the Montgomery County (Maryland) Police Department. Please share today's episode with family and friends to help raise awareness of Duncan's story.

Friends Against Government Podcast Show Notes:
On this episode of the Friends Against Red Flag Laws and No Knock Raids, we discuss the assassination of 21-year-old Duncan Lemp during a no-knock raid in Montgomery County, Maryland, If you like what you hear, make sure to send us a retweet on Twitter and spread the good word of the FAGcast! --- Follow Brian on Twitter! Check out The Brian Nichols Show! Follow us on Twitter! @CarCampIt @birdarchist --- Support our friends! Merchandise Buy a liberty mug! Buy our shirt and sticker!

106: Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Sorinne Ardeleanu

March 20th, 2020  |  36 mins 19 secs

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Pandemic be damned, we have a show to do! Welcome back to my presidential candidate interview series, this week I am joined by Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Sorinne Ardeleanu.

Sorinne is running to be both the "Commander in Chief and the ""Healer in Chief"" of America. Listen as I dig deeper into Sorinne's approach to politics, her appeal to love and healing, and why she would be the best face of the LP on Election Day 2020.

Find Sorinne Ardeleanu Online-
Website: https://www.sorinne2020.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sorinne2020?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sorinne2020/

105: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Biden, the Democrats, and more! (Featuring Bird & Car from Friends Against Government)

March 13th, 2020  |  56 mins 16 secs

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WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, no, we're not all going to die. But it certainly feels that way the way everyone has been reacting to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). What's even more wild is that just a few short weeks ago, the biggest news item was Biden, Bernie, and the Democrats! Amazing how quickly things can change, eh?

Well, with so much in the news, there was no way I could break it down for you on my own, so I called in backup, as this week I am joined by the great Bird and Car from the Friends Against Government Podcast! These gents joined me on the show today to bring their own unique senses of wit and snark to help dissect what exactly is going on with this whole coronavirus pandemic (officially a pandemic!).

Later, we take a step back into the world of politics and analyze the Democratic Primaries with Joe Biden seemingly taking the nomination by storm, having routed Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday (and the following week as well!) and to give our best guesses as to who the Democrats will nominate as their vice presidential candidate...

Hillary? AOC?? NANCY PELOSI???

You'll have to listen to find out!

Find Friends Against Government Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqT6kcwVFRSAQP8BUlH58?si=0aws7YRVRJ2NXTuB9g41EA
Find Friends Against Government on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FAGCAST
Find Car on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carcampit
Find Bird on Twitter: https://twitter.com/birdarchist

104: Startup Societies- Helping Build Libertarian Micro-Experiments

March 6th, 2020  |  37 mins 19 secs

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Welcome back, folks! This week, we get to learn about making libertarianism happen in real life!

I KNOW!

This week I'm joined by the CEO of the Startup Societies Foundation, Joe McKinney! The Startup Societies Foundation is a non-profit that supports an ecosystem of entrepreneurs building libertarian micro-experiments.

Today Joe and I focus on entrepreneurs putting liberty into practice, as we dig into a practical "how-to-guide" for entrepreneurs to build small libertarian experiments using Special Economic Zone frameworks, at low cost.

Find the "How-to-Guide": https://www.amazon.com/Founding-Startup-Societies-Step-Guide-ebook/dp/B0831TJV7B/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=startup+societies&qid=1577457630&s=digital-text&sr=1-1
Find Startup Societies Foundation Online: https://www.startupsocieties.org/
Find Startup Societies Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startsocieties/
Find Startup Societies Foundation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartSocieties