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
160 episodes
445 - A Better Way To Communicate Opposition To Spanking
This topic has been on my mind for a while now. In a bit of irony, I find that many adults who oppose spanking are especially bad about communicating alternatives, or at least why spanking is best avoided. This episode is for them.S H O...
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444 - Discussing CA Wildfires with Lars Mapstead
Lars Mapstead is a tech entrepreneur, road racing enthusiast, and was one of the 2024 Libertarian Candidates for President. Hailing from California, he joins me to discuss wildfires and government management of them.S H O W N O T ...
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443 - Trump Freed Ross: Integrity, Honesty, & Politics
Ross Ulbricht is free! Angela McArdle, Libertarian National Committee Chair took a huge risk and it paid off. Of the critics, this will be the most honest and meaningful discussion you'll hear.In this episode, I'll discuss who Ross is (...
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442 - Trump's First Day & An Inaugural Ball
Some quick thoughts about Trump's first day in office. And some thoughts on attending an Inaugural Ball last night with the local Republicans.S H O W N O T E SWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.com
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441 - FDA's Red 3 Ban Is Not Good
Last week, MAHA--Make America Healthy Again--supporters celebrated Red Dye #3 being banned by the FDA. Some mistakenly gave credit to incoming President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary nominee, RFK Jr. Left out of any menti...
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440 - Empowering Kids with Hodey Johns
Hodey Johns is a video game journalist, writer, and editor based out of Utah. He's been a political strategist for the GOP and Libertarians and is currently focused on healing our culture through the Love First Christians.S H O W ...
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439 - LibertyDad Memoir #4 - To Get A Job
It's once again time for intergenerational wars over employment. As a bona fide old who also is GenX, I've some thoughts and some stories to share.S H O W N O T E SWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.com
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438 - Yes, Parents Are Qualified To Homeschool - Part II
I tackled common arguments against homeschooling back in episode 389 - Yes, Parents Are Qualified To Homeschool. Well, anti-homeschoolers are at it again and I'm back to dispute.S H O W N O T E S
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437 - Random Dad Musings #27
Censorship of Dr. Drew, drones over California fires, Libs of TikTok recycles old news for engagement.S H O W N O T E SDr. Drew (X post)
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436 - Gun Thefts from Cars (FL): Bill Review
Florida Democrats want to send parents to re-education camp and will plagiarize to do it. I review three bills filed regarding gun storage. What started as a simple bill review let me to a little plagiarism and dishonesty.S H O W N O T E...
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435 - Cancel Culture & Woke Right vs Woke Left
What exactly is cancel culture? Is there a woke right and woke left, and if so is there a difference?I explore in this episode.S H O W N O T E SWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.com
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434 - Zuckerberg Reimagines Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg released a video describing upcoming changes to Facebook and how they moderate speech. I discuss his video and my thoughts that ride the line between speculation and conspiracy.S H O W N O T E S
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433 - The Internet Is Wrong About The Sheffield Murder-Suicide
An alleged murder-suicide in Mississippi has far too many people making assumptions on very limited information. I discuss why the court of public opinion is full of useless opinions and how we can improve it.S H O W N O T E S...
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432 - LibertyDad Show: 2024 In Review (And The New Year)
I discuss my top five episodes from different platforms and what 2025 has in store.Join me on Locals!S H O W N O T E SWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.com<...
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431 - Being A Boy Dad & Roe v Wade with Josiah Irwin
Josiah joins me to discuss the overturning of Roe v Wade from a boy dad's perspective.Josiah is a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Has a BA in Poli Sci from University of Oklahoma and Masters of Global Supply Chain Management ...
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430 - NYC Subways: A Canary In The US Culture Mine
An illegal immigrant set a woman on fire on the F Train in NYC. People are concerned about the immigrant problem when they need to be concerned about the US problem.S H O W N O T E S
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429 - Random Dad Musings 26
Taking it easy this week of Christmas. I discuss a meme about Ukraine, Disney's Pixar and a trans character, and my holiday schedule.S H O W N O T E S
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428 - Teaching Children Self-defense with Coach Cliff Johnson
Cliff Johnson, my son's own Jiu-Jitsu instructor joins me to discuss being a dad and a self-defense instructor.Cliff Johnson is the owner and head instructor at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Baymeadows, bringing his discipline and leadership from hi...
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427 - Grok vs Omnibus Bills (Bill Review)
Another Christmas, another shutdown, another big ass bill that few people have actually read. But fear not, Grok (AI) can help everyday Americans learn about the bill in a short amount of time.S H O W N O T E S
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426 - Medical Errors & COVID: Lessons In Hubris
We've all heard medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death. An exchange online with a doctor led me to an interesting discovery but also confirmed my perspective that modern medicine has a problem.S H O W N O T E S<...
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425 - It's Not The Guns, Never Was Part III
Gun grabbing activists are at it again. Continuing from past episodes, I address issues regarding the conversation--dare I say, debate--after yet another school shooting.Past episodes focused on counterarguments. This episode focuses on ...
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424 - National Constitutional Firearms Act (Bill Review)
Back in September, Thomas Massie (R-KY) sponsored House Resolution 9534, the "National Constitutional Carry Act." Today seems like a good day to review and remind people of their right.S H O W N O T E S
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423 - From Baby Dad to Toddler Dad with Eric Cordova
Eric Cordova joins DL for another Dad Talk episode. Eric is a professional recruiter, activist, but most importantly, a first time dad to a 16 month old son. He lives with his wife and son in Tampa, Florida, along with their pet cat Theodore.
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