Ep. 13 - What’s Even Going On Here Anymore?

The Liberty Portal Podcast is produced by ⁠Sheehan Works⁠ and presented by ⁠LibertyPortal.com⁠: your gateway to a free society.This show examines current events through an independent lens, offering you an alternative to the pre-approved, tightly scripted narratives of the legacy media. We distill the complexity of important issues, and arm you with new perspectives to better advocate for a free and prosperous world.ON THIS EPISODEJoe, David, Henri, and Kyle wade in on cultural issues like trans athletes in womens' sports, and the fine lines between violence, civility, and protected speech. The team addresses the Montana beer train derailment, an update on the Chinese spy balloon, a Texas bill that would establish a gold-backed digital currency, and how the Trump indictment will exacerbate the intensifying escalatory spiral in American politics. They explore how candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and RFK Jr. will impact the 2024 presidential race, and react to Neil DeGrasse Tyson as he asserts that what matters most in science is not reputation or credentials, but consensus.SPONSORSThis episode is brought to you by our friends at Zesty Beverages. They’re on a mission to unf*uck the standard American diet by crafting beverages with fewer calories and more nutrients from real food.Their lineup of delicious drinks now features Electric Peak Yerba Mate, a line of post-biotic sodas, keto-friendly, ready-to-drink margaritas and hard teas. Wondering what a post biotic soda is? Head over to ⁠zestybev.com⁠ to learn more and find a retailer near you. CHAPTERS0:00 - Introductions + Banter2:52 - Trans Athletes vs. Women’s Sports7:13 - Violence, Civility, & Protected Speech15:08 - Chinese Spy Balloon Reprise21:45 - Montana Beer Train Derailment24:04 - Update on the American military empire38:00 - Trump Indictment (briefly)46:41 - How will Vivek Ramaswamy impact the 2024 Presidential race?49:30 - RFK Jr. Announces Presidential Bid59:00 - Texas Introduces bill for gold-backed digital currency1:09:46 - Montana Legislative Update1:14:26 - REACTION: Neil DeGrasse Tyson + the death of scienceREFERENCES / SOURCES+ BOOK: Republic of Science - Robert Polanyi - https://amzn.to/3GxaQbU+ BOOK: Wealth of Nations - Adam Smith - https://amzn.to/3KLH0lt+ BOOK: On Liberty - John Stuart Mill - https://amzn.to/3MsIDa1+ BOOK: The Economic Laws of Scientific Research - Terrence Kealey - https://amzn.to/3MugAaf