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
480 episodes
Defending Massie, Again | Ep 763
Thomas Massie took a swing at Nick Shirley. But was he right or just swinging wildly at a hardworking, 24 year citizen journalist? Also, what is at least one DSA elected representative up to?Ca...
A Cult Of Ignorance (We Are Our Own Bread & Circuses) | Ep 762
Isaac Asimov warned that America’s “right to know” is meaningless when people refuse to do the work of knowing. Forty-six years later, little has changed. We outsource our judgment to influencers and politicians, then act shocked when critical ...
Massachusetts Expands Abortion | Ep 761
Massachusetts removed the statutory checklist that limited post-24-week abortions to life, health, lethal anomaly, or grave fetal diagnosis. The new standard is simply a physician’s professional judgment. This episode separates the hype from tr...
Your Vote Must Be In Play | Ep 760
Bill Maher gets it. He recently told JD Vance that his vote was in play if DSA candidates kept pushing their more radical policies. This is your only answer if you want politics to change.Candi...
Let Them Eat Burritos (Food Affordability) | Ep 759
People have been noticing food prices increasing for a while now. Young people complain and the new boomers are out in force telling them to make burritos at home.I layout the truth for both sides.
Francesca Hong & Proximity To Whiteness | Ep 758
Why Francesca Hong's "proximity to whiteness" is destructive to the individual, the family, and society. I’ll share my own growing-up story, some historical insight, and how this framework also stands against capitalism itself.
Can Libertarian Ideas Work (Answering Critics) | Ep 757
I asked followers for reasons libertarian ideas won’t work. Responses ranged from “roads” and taxes to human nature, definition problems, and people simply preferring control. I sorted the replies into clear groups and break them down.
Gender Dolls, Vivek Gets Booed, & Thoughts On Fauci | Ep 756
Minnesota researchers built paper dolls with removable parts so four-year-olds can ‘explore their options.’ Vivek tells them his generation already made it and they’ll be fine… and gets run off the stage. And Anthony Fauci sat silent for three ...
The Hidden Cost Of City-Owned Grocery Stores | 755
Mayor Mamdani announced the start of his city-owned grocery stores and it has people talking. At risk of sounding like every slick salesman ever, I'm going to discuss a major element that most other shows and commentators are missing.
DSA Co-Chair Defends the Platform on Fox | Ep 754
A 77-year-old blocks a Flock camera in protest, Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks down the difference between safe “No” votes and actual courage in the House, and the DSA Co-Chair sits down on Fox News to defend the party’s platform. Straight talk ...
Tom Cotton, Mamdani, & the IRS | Ep 753
Tom Cotton pushes the culture war but without answers, Mayor Mamdani battles landlords, the IRS bullies an American for their mistake, and one clever teacher's solution to students misusing AI....
The Communist Control Act Won't Save You | Ep 752
Socialists are on the rise, winning primaries and likely to gain some seats from local elections to Congress. Rumors of the Communist Control Act of 1954 being our savior abound. But will it work?
Florida Student Crash Out, Jennifer Welch Doubles Down & MrBeast Meets Economic Reality | 751
I discuss ongoing mental health concerns, as recently highlighted on a Florida college campus, and share how Jennifer Welch doubled down on her anti-homeschooling stance. Plus, what can we learn from MrBeast’s candid podcast admission about str...
Responding To 'I've Had It' Hate | Ep 750
Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan of the I've Had It podcast are making the rounds for criticizing homeschooling. But I discuss why it was just a barely veiled episode of hate.Candidate Booking...
Discussing 3rd Parties with Greg Brady | Ep 749
My old (long time) friend Greg joins the show again to discuss 3rd parties. Specifically, to make his pitch to support Tucker Carlson's efforts to create a new third party in America.Candidate ...
Socialist Delusions, 3rd Party Barriers, & Stealing Death's Thunder | Ep 748
Socialists are being fooled by Mamdani while Libertarians get booted from the ballot (again). And the Internet has no honor when it comes to notable deaths.Candidate BookingSUPPORT...
Will James Fishback Save Florida From Being 'Good' Citizens? | Ep 747
America has quickly hit a crossroad between citizenship and AI. Will we turn dystopian, or will we screw our heads on straight? Time will tell but I try and sort through it.SUPPORT THE SHOWGet a 10% discount by using the c...
Texas 'cards' you for apps, police Flock to your house, & Schrödinger's McConnell | Ep 746
I discuss why Supreme Court declining to intervene in the Texas App Store Accountability Act is good but the Act itself is bad. Meanwhile, in Colorado, the police use Flock cameras to falsely accuse an innocent woman of theft. And has McConnell...
He's Back! Indonesia, Updates, & Thoughts On Major Jason Watson's Arrest | Ep 754
After taking almost the entire month of June off, I'm back! Easing back into streaming, I come bearing a few stories and political thoughts from Indonesia, some show updates, and I'll discuss USAF Major Watson's arrest last week.SUPP...
744 - Aborting Over Down Syndrome | Dad Talk
Yesterday was lit up over a post from an influencer over aborting his child after learning about Down Syndrome. Fellow dad, Josh Parks, joins me to discuss from a dad perspective and address defenses.
743 - John Hauer for US House (KS)
Meet John, who's seeking US House (Dst 2) for Kansas. We explore his experience, policy positions, and what sets his campaign apart from the competition.Campaign Site
742 - Massie Running For POTUS? | I Have Strategic Concerns
The talk on X is all about Massie running for President. My libertarian and podcast peers seem to all support. I have strategic concerns.Candidate BookingsSUPPORT THE SHOW...
741 - Addressing Pro-Spanking Responses
The debate over spanking erupted on social media over the weekend. And what's the point of being LibertyDad if I don't chime in?Candidate BookingsSUPPORT THE SHOWGet a...