LibertyDad
LibertyDad is a daily show Monday through Friday discussing politics and culture in an informative and inspiring way from a libertarian perspective. Ideas may be radical but they are always down to earth. Inspired by the birth of his son (The Producer), DL's goal is to discuss topics that leaves people wanting to hear more.
Note: Show airs live at 7:30AM EST on YouTube (youtube.libertydad.com), Rumble (rumble.libertydad.com), and X (https://x.com/libertydadpod).
Episodes
503 episodes
362 - Florida Ballot Measure #3
The third of six ballot measures Floridians have on their ballot to vote on this November: Marijuana! Should you vote Yes or No? Will it make our state smell? Lazy? Crazy?WESH 2 News...
295 - Your Papers, Please
Colorado, you have a problem. Looks like you're just itching to legislate gun ownership into oblivion. Today I explore HB24-127 sponsored by Steven Woodrow, Iman Jodeh, and Chris Hansen. It sounds good on paper but ultimately is just "papers, p...
294 - Random Dad Musings #18
Dave Smith responded to Coleman Hughes' interview on Joe Rogan. I found a specific clip of particular interest. And let's talk about the ever so popular libertarian phrase, taxation is theft
293 - Defining Slurs
Candace Owens recently challenged Ben Shapiro to debate the definition of antisemitism. I review some interesting information regarding this definition and consider how we might best approach any slurs against a people.
292 - Libertarianism Is Dead (But Hope Exists)
Nietzsche once stated 'God is dead.' In this morning's episode, I use the same line to offer internal criticism but also a glimmer of hope.S H O W N O T E S
291 - Random Dad Musings #17
On today's stream, I discuss Charlie Kirk's comments about 30-somethings women, answer a reddit AITA question, respond to a landlord hater, and discuss two issues of private property (one here, one England).
290 - Freedom Of Opportunity
I saw that Mark Cuban was at it again with DEI. This time, he suggests changing words is what is necessary rather than discarding a process antithetical to human behavior. In this episode, we heavily use an essay from economist George Reisman t...
289 - A Trans-Easter Showdown
I look back on my bill review record and then we take a look at the recent controversy over the Trans Day Of Visibility.S H O W N O T E S
242 - Read The Bills!
I'm back for 2024! A little credit to Thomas Massie for the show title this morning, some updates on what's in store for 2024, and then I review Florida HB 1027, "Single-sex Student Organizations." Is it an anti-trans bill? What does it say...
161 - The Culture War & Libertarians In It
DL takes a few minutes to discuss the culture war. He describes what it even is, what it means to engage (fight) in the culture war, and why libertarians should engage and how.
160 - Friendly Fire - Evaluating The CLC's 2023 State of the Libertarian Party Report
It's been one year from the so-called 'Reno Reset.' How is the LNC doing? The Classical Liberal Caucus put together a report card for the LNC titled, '2023 State of the Libertarian Party Report.' It generated a bit of social media debate. In th...
131 - Friendly Fire - Comparing Delegate & Candidate Counts (West)
I continue my dive into counts of Libertarian candidates compared against national party delegate counts (from the last national convention). In this episode I look at states in the West, and compare against the South Eastern United States....
130 - Friendly Fire - Comparing Delegate & Candidate Counts (South East)
Kicking of three days of Friendly Fire, I dive into some counts of Libertarian candidates compared against national party delegate counts (from the last national convention) in the South Eastern United States.
129 - Friendly Fire with Kyle Garrison for AL state Senate Dst 6
Kyle joins me to discuss his run for Alabama state Senate District 6.Bill Review:We discuss potential changes to the Alabama state Constitution<...
128 - Friendly Fire: Highlighting 64 Libertarian Candidates In AL
An unfortunate communication error left me without a candidate to speak with last moment (Kyle Garrison understood the time as 7:30PM while I 7:30AM).I came across the Libertarian Party of Alabama's website and realized--to my pleasant ...
127 - Friendly Fire with Steven Nekhaila for Key West City Commissioner District 4
Steven joins me to discuss his past run for Key West City Commissioner. The election was August 23rd, and we'll discuss what he learned from running, and more.Steven's Website
126 - Open Conversation On Trans Issues with Sara Higdon
I've been wanting to have an open conversation with someone from the trans community for some time now. And when I say open conversation, I mean ask questions that maybe I'm not supposed to ask. Or maybe provide my perspective when it's all the...
125 - Friendly Fire with Brian Peotter for US Senate, CO
Brian joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for US Senate for CO.Bill Review:CHIPS Act
124 - Friendly Fire with Tim McMaster for Lt Governor PA
Tim joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for Lt. Governor of PA.Bill Review:We broadly discuss Defend The Guard legislationSources / Referenced Material:
123 - Friendly Fire with Surprise Guest
A late last-minute cancellation had me wondering what to do. I reached out to someone I trust and asked if they'd join me for a rather unique episode. They agreed.My surprise guest is a candidate running for office and instead of me ask...
122 - Friendly Fire with John Cochran for Alabama Congressional District 4
Johnny joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for a US Congress seat.Bill Review:CAFTA & Exempting tips and gratuity from income taxSources / Referenced Material:
121 - Friendly Fire with Matt Johnson for Deland, FL City Commission
Matt joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for City Commission.Bill Review
120 - Friendly Fire with Ben Weir, for Merrimack County, NH Sheriff
Ben Weir joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for Sheriff of Merrimack County, NH. We discuss his views on laws that should and should not be enforced, his #DeputizeEveryone campaign, and HR 1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.
119 - Friendly Fire with Erik Gerhardt, for US Senate in PA
Erik Gerhardt joins me on Friendly Fire to discuss his run for US Senate in Pennsylvania. Bill Review:Instead of an existing bill, Erik has chosen to discuss a bill he would like to propose, Small Business Tax Break Propo...
