Brian is the host of The Brian Nichols Show. He obtained his Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in American Government and Associate's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Management and has served on multiple political campaigns, including local, state, and federal campaigns. He also co-authored a published academic paper that explored the concept of a professional legislature that focused on the application of "professional legislatures" to county legislative bodies in New York State.
His goal is simple: to discuss today's news in an objective manner, find common ground between political rivals, and to show the value of liberty and how much it positively impacts people all across the world.
Brian is currently as an Associate Editor for The Libertarian Republic and the Chapter Leader for AFF Philadelphia. When not taking part in political discourse, Brian enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys, reruns of The Office on Netflix, and going to the gym.
Brian Nichols has hosted 219 Episodes.
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129: Breaking the Duopoly by Changing How We Vote -with Aaron Hamlin
August 28th, 2020 | 35 mins 53 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, donald trump, election 2020, government, house of representatives, jo jorgensen, joe biden, libertarian, libertarian party, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, voting, white house
Third party candidates have an uphill battle. It's a fact. And on top of the traditional struggles third party candidates face, our "pick-one" voting systems have only entrenched the "lesser of two evils" in our government, by giving us the same, tired, "red team vs. blue team" battle.
With legitimate third party candidates (like Dr. Jo Jorgensen), Americans deserve to have more than one choice for the most important position in the land.
That's what Aaron Hamlin, founder and executive director of the Center for Election Science, has made his primary goal; to change the way we vote away from our broken "pick-one" voting system, and instead, seek voting systems that encourage more candidates, forcing those seeking elected office having to truly compete in the marketplace of ideas.
Listen as Aaron outlines his voting system vision, the impact that changing our voting systems will have on third party candidates' electoral success, and the current successes Aaron and team have had in already changing voting systems in major cities (with great success!).
Find The Center for Election Science Online: https://www.electionscience.org
Find The Center for Election Science on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/electionscience/
Find The Center for Election Science on Twitter: https://twitter.com/electionscience
Email The Center for Election Science: [email protected]Find Aaron Online-
Website: https://www.aaronhamlin.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronfhamlin -
128: Meet the Libertarian US Senate Candidate Challenging Tom Cotton: Ricky Dale Harrington
August 21st, 2020 | 42 mins 7 secs
arkansas, congress, conservative, constitution, election 2020 classical liberal, government, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, politics, potus, president, republican, ricky dale harrington, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, tom cotton, us senate, voluntary, white house
Imagine if a Libertarian ever got the opportunity to face one of the major two-party candidates, mono e mono. Well, imagine no more, as today, I'm joined by the Libertarian candidate for the United States Senate out in Arkansas, Ricky Dale Harrington!
Ricky has a unique opportunity, as he is the only candidate on the ballot facing Republican warhawk, Tom Cotton, as there is no Democratic Party candidate in the race!
So, Ricky joins the show today to outline why he would not only be a great representative for the State of Arkansas, but why a libertarians across the board deserve America's attention.
Find Ricky Online-
Website: https://www.rickyharringtonsenate.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RickyForSenate
https://www.facebook.com/Ricky-Dale-Harrington-Jr-for-US-Senate-111040616957411/ -
BONUS: The Importance of Personal Responsibility -with Gary Collins
August 21st, 2020 | 46 mins 40 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, gary collins, government, healthcare, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, personal responsibility, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, the simple life, voluntary, white house
Hey there, friends! Another great BONUS episode for you this week, as I am once again joined by friend of the show and friend of the host, Gary Collins!
Gary returns to the show to talk about something that's truly missing in our society... personal responsibility. It sounds cliche, when looking at all of our problems as a country, the main culprit is in the lack of personal responsibility on behalf of the your average citizen, your average voter, and our politicians.
Listen as Gary and I dig into this into detail, discuss the direct impacts the lack of personal responsibility has on our healthcare costs, and more!
Find Gary Online-
Website: https://www.thesimplelifenow.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimpleLifeNow
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127: Libertarian Congressional Candidate Steven Skelton
August 15th, 2020 | 39 mins 2 secs
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"You need a representative that will support your ideas, fight for the needs of your community and earn your respect. For someone who truly stands behind your core beliefs..."
That's the core message being promoted by today's guest, as I am joined by Libertarian Congressional candidate Steven Skelton!
Listen as Steven digs into his liberty story, why he's running for Congress, and his campaign to win "One Seat for Liberty".
Find Steven Online-
Website: https://skelton2020.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/oneseatforliberty/
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126: City of Dallas Shuts Down YAL Mobilize 2020 -with Cliff Maloney
August 7th, 2020 | 19 mins 50 secs
classical liberal, cliff maloney, congress, conservative, constitution, election 2020, government, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, mobilize 2020, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house, yal, young americans for liberty
Government strikes again! Only this time, they're going after one of our own.
Cliff Maloney, president of Young Americans for Liberty, joins the show to discuss that absolutely terrible (and almost entirely politically driven) decision by the City of Dallas to shut down YAL's "Mobilize 2020" conference with only a few days notice, costing YAL over $200,000 in non-refundable deposits and leaving nearly 1,500 young liberty activists scheduled to attend stunned.
Listen as Cliff outlines the details as to what happened, what action(s) YAL is taking, and how you can help support YAL's mission despite these circumstances.
Find YAL Online: https://yaliberty.org/
YAL Twitter: https://twitter.com/yaliberty
YAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yaliberty/
YAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaliberty/Find Cliff Online: https://yaliberty.org/cliff-maloney/
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BONUS: Keeping up with Culture -with Nico and Shaine
August 7th, 2020 | 32 mins 52 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, culture, government, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
Double the episodes for you this week, as this episode features Nico and Shaine from the What's HAPAning podcast to dig into something we really have discussed much at length here on the show, and that's one of keeping up with the culture.
With both Nico and Shaine being prominent figures on social media with strong followings, they obviously are hitting at the right nerves, and with that, have a unique perspective on how to approach culture while also advancing liberty (and guess what... it's gonna sound a tad familiar...).
Find What's HAPAning Online: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-hapaning/id1447457331
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whatshapaningFind Shaine and Nico Online:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PetiteNicoco & https://twitter.com/shainescalph -
125: A Free-Market Approach to Urban Policy -with Scott Beyer
July 31st, 2020 | 32 mins 38 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, government, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, market urbanism, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
What's the libertarian answer to policy issues that plauge major cities across the nation? Enter "Market Urbanism".
Market Urbanism is the cross between free-market policy and urban issues. The theory calls for private-sector actions that create organic growth and voluntary exchange within cities, rather than ones enforced by government bureaucracy. It is thus a call for city growth and management in the classical liberal tradition.
Market Urbanists believe this model would produce cheaper housing, faster transport, improved public services and better quality of life.
Today I'm joined by Scott Beyer. Scott is an urban affairs journalist and foundier of the Market Urbanism Report. He writes columns for Forbes, Governing Magazine, the Independent Institute, and HousingOnline.com, and gives regular speeches and media interviews.
He recently completed a 3-year cross-country trip to study U.S. urban issues, and will soon write a book on what he learned. After that, he wants to pursue a similar travel/book project covering the fast-growing cities in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Follow Scott Online-
Website: http://marketurbanismreport.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scttbeyer
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BONUS: Fritz from Fritzcast
July 24th, 2020 | 46 mins 34 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, fritz, fritzcast, government, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, path to libertarianism, podcast, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
Another BONUS episode for you, as this week I am joined by dear friend and fellow podcaster, Fritz from Fritzcast!
Check out Fritz online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFritzCast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FritzQS
Email: [email protected]Fritz with Chris Spangle (Path to Libertarianism): https://wal.fireside.fm/764
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124: New Libertarian Party Chair Joe Bishop-Henchman
July 24th, 2020 | 41 mins 39 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, government, house of representatives, jo jorgensen, joe bishop-henchman, libertarian, libertarian party, libertarian party chair, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
An exclusive interview for The Brian Nichols Show audience, as this week, we are joined by the new chair of the Libertarian Party (in his first interview as chair!), Joe Bishop-Henchman!
Joe joins the show to outline his path to liberty, why running for chair was the best next step for him, and what his vision for the Libertarian Party is as we head towards election season.
Find Joe Online: https://joeindc.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbhenchman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbhenchman/AaugtB2vMSBRfwBJ168l
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BONUS: China Unraveled -with Jason Szeftel
July 17th, 2020 | 38 mins 13 secs
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How many libertarian podcasts can you think of that go into detail as to what is happening in China? I mean, let's be real... most of it is just general commentary about propaganda, censorship, and planned economies.
For over a year, today's guest has been working on a book about China and just started his new podcast, the "China Unraveled" podcast, to explain what's actually going on inside the country.
Jason Szeftel joins the show to discuss all that's happened during China's quarantine, its multi-layered coverup, its evolving Orwellian propaganda, the virus's impacts on the international economic system, and more!
Find Jason Online:
Twitter: @jasonszeftel
Website: www.jasonszeftel.comLily Tang Williams Episode: https://briannichols.fireside.fm/socialism-kills-with-lily-tang-williams
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123: Real-Talk on the Future of Liberty -with Theodore from Crowd Funded Government
July 17th, 2020 | 52 mins 10 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, government, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
What's the best way to advance the liberty movement? That's the age old question, isn't it? Well, our old friend Theodore from CrowdFundedGovernment.com has been thinking about that question in quite a bit of detail, and has an idea as to how libertarians and third parties can best find success in advancing their goals, and it's likely not the way you're thinking...
Strap in for a fun, insightful, and engaging episode!
Find Crowd Funded Government Online:
http://www.crowdfundedgovernment.com/ & https://twitter.com/CrowdFundedGov -
BONUS: Brian Nichols on The Freckles & Britt Show
July 10th, 2020 | 1 hr 39 mins
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I'm remote this week, which means you get a special BONUS episode! This week's BONUS is my recent two-part appearance over on The Freckles & Britt Show!
https://anchor.fm/TheFaBShow/episodes/Episode-10-Brian-Nichols-Part-1-efpktv
https://anchor.fm/TheFaBShow/episodes/Episode-11-Brian-Nichols-Part-2-eg4mdsThe Freckles & Britt Show! Catch them on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, google Podcasts, Listen Notes, and on their newest collar freedomscoop.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83qgsqBTufcQufHGxF5Y4Q?view_as=subscriber
Email: [email protected]
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FaBShowOfficial/
The Freckles & Britt Show on Twitter:
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122: Can Libertarians be Funny? -with Adam Nutter
July 4th, 2020 | 56 mins 18 secs
classical liberal, comedy, congress, conservative, constitution, government, house of representatives, humor, libertarian, libertarian party, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
Need a laugh? Let's be real... America needs one, giant, collective laugh right about now.
Well, in order to laugh, we need something to laugh at, which is why Adam Nutter joined the show! Ha!
See Adam? I can make jokes too!
All kidding aside (until the episode, that is!), Adam is a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast "Nerds With Words", which is a comedy podcast hosted by Adam and his associate, Neil Wood. Adam is a self-described libertarian, which prompted me to ask, "how can libertarians share libertarian ideas, yet still be funny/not overtly political?".
What transpired is a nearly hour-long conversation of fun, good laughs, and some A+ content.
I've been sitting on this episode for a few months, so I apologize in advance for some of the dated references. However, with today being July 4th, I thought this would be a great episode to share that will let you decompress from the intensity of the 24/7 news cycle.
Enjoy!
Find Adam Online-
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamNutter
Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/droptent/
Nerds with Words: https://droptent.com/nww/ & https://t.co/WJXKyHZaWN?amp=1 -
121: On Being Politically Homeless -with Marc Lobliner (CEO of MTS Nutrition )
June 26th, 2020 | 36 mins 47 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, government, house of representatives, independent, libertarian, libertarian party, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
I often mention that libertarians need to have folks we can point to in the private sector as examples of libertarian principles flourishing in action. Today's guest is just such a person, as today I am joined by the Chief Marketing Officer of TigerFitness.com and Owner/CEO of the fastest growing supplement company, MTS Nutrition, Marc Lobliner.
Marc is a self-described "libertarian" but stated in viral tweet that said,
"I’m not Trump’s base. Not even close.
I just can’t ride with nearly everything the Democrat party stands for anymore.
I wonder how many Independents are like me?"
With that, I reached out to Marc to have him on the show to discuss just that: being politically independent/homeless outside of the traditional two-party system.
Find Marc Online-
Website: http://www.marclobliner.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lobliner
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120: Brad Polumbo on Ending Qualified Immunity and No-Knock Raids
June 19th, 2020 | 43 mins 27 secs
classical liberal, congress, conservative, constitution, government, house of representatives, libertarian, libertarian party, politics, potus, president, republican, rights, scotus, senate, supreme court, voluntary, white house
Welcome back, folks! Brad Polumbo returns to the show this week, and what a perfect time for him to come back on, as one of Brad's main focuses (criminal justice reform) is leading the headlines across the nation in response to the George Floyd murder at the hands of the police.
Brad joins the show to specifically focus on ending qualified immunity and ending no-knock raids, two proposals currently being considered by the House and Senate thanks to the work of Congressman Justin Amash and Senator Rand Paul, respectively.
Brad and I conclude by looking at the Libertarian Party and what is holding Brad back, despite being a registered Libertarian, from considering the Libertarian Party seriously in the 2020 election.
Find Brad Online: https://muckrack.com/brad-polumbo
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119: How the COVID Lockdowns, George Floyd Murder, and PRIME Act are Connected -with Matt Kibbe
June 12th, 2020 | 46 mins 14 secs
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The past three months have been an absolute whirlwind...
COVID-19
Nationwide lockdowns
Meat Shortages
Skyrocketing Unemployment
George Floyd's Murder
Black Lives Matter Protests NationwideBut now it's time to put things in perspective. Now it's time to not only map out how these all connected, but how they are all caused by the actions (or inaction) at the behest of the state.
To help outline this case, Matt Kibbe from Free the People and Kibbe on Liberty (BlazeTV) returns to the show to help outline how the state has been the root cause of nearly all the problems our country has had to grapple with over the past three months.
Find Matt & Free the People Online-
Free the People: https://freethepeople.org/
Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattkibbe
Matt's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mkibbe
Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattkibbeFind “How to Love Your Enemy: A Restorative Justice Story” on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/N2zDQ4S4n7I