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Emily and Griffin break down Trump's elections speech with Shelby Talcott from Semafor. We ask Shelby if there is any substance to Trump's claims about 2020, Maduro, China Hacking and more. Then we turn to Tucker praising Democrats for voting No to funding Israel as well as more U.S. actions in the Strait of Hormuz in attempts to control boat traffic. We take a look at Pete Hegseth's new 'High Testosterone' soldiers and finally an insanely embarrassing Biden book tour moment. Shelby Talcott: https://x.com/ShelbyTalcott Emily: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily Griffin: https://www.youtube.com/@choomroomYT    To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Infinite Banking Concept is gaining attention, but not everything being called "IBC" reflects what Nelson Nash actually taught.In this episode of the Infinite Banking Initiative, David Stearns explores the growing confusion surrounding Infinite Banking and explains why staying true to Nelson Nash's original principles matters.In this episode, you'll learn:• The most common misconception about Infinite Banking• One question that quickly reveals whether someone truly understands the concept• Red flags to watch for when evaluating IBC advice• The foundational principles Nelson Nash believed should never be compromisedIf you're serious about understanding Infinite Banking the way it was originally taught, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Stay Connected: Visit us: www.infinitebanking.org Get the book Becoming Your Own Banker by R. Nelson Nash: Purchase here▶️ Watch on YouTube: Nelson Nash Institute

No Agenda Episode 1886 - "Cytoshitosis" Cytoshitosis Executive Producers: Sir Dan the Man, Earl of SW Florida - GoFundMe MrLips Manuka Gold (Kelly and the Manuka Gold Family) Rosalind Kay-Price Peter Mier Associate Executive Producers: Sir Dave DAHAP Sir Digi Jeremy Brogan Sir Cal of Lavender Blossoms Myles Vredenburg Linda Lupatkin — Imagemakers Ink, Duchess of Jobs unblockmevpn.com Shaun — Investor Portal Pro Title Changes: Sir Gary > Baronet Sir Gary Who Plays Taps End of Show Mixes: Bonald Crabtree — poddym0uth (rat race grifters) Jus Baker — Miracle Mitch Oystein Berge — White Habbit (NA mix) Paurian — The Whig Party Sir Johnny B — Rutty Senator No More Art By: Darren O'Neill Mark van Dijk - Systems Master Ryan Bemrose - Program Director Back Office Jae Dvorak Chapters: Dreb Scott Clip Custodian: Neal Jones Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman No Agenda Peerage RSS Podcast Feed Last Modified 07/16/2026 16:27:32 by Freedom Controller  

Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump eyes ground invasion in Iran, Trump covers up strike on school, Ro Khanna and Massie on Epstein Act 2, majority of Dems vote to cut Israel funding.     To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A place can be captured. An idea cannot — and that idea is what makes America, America. Historian Gordon S. Wood spent his entire career explaining something most countries never have to explain: why they exist. Wood, who passed away this year at 92 — just months before he could have celebrated America's 250th birthday — became one of the most influential voices on the American founding, the Revolution, and why the signing of the Declaration of Independence mattered so much. His central argument was this: America was never really about a place. Most nations are built around geography, shared ancestry, or centuries spent on the same soil. America is different — it's a club anyone can join, as long as they believe in the ideas behind it: liberty, equality of opportunity, and self-governance. In this episode, we dig into why Wood thought that distinction mattered so much, and why forgetting it puts the whole American experiment at risk. We trace how thinkers who never set foot in America, like John Locke, helped spark a revolution anyway, how immigrants like Thomas Paine crossed an ocean not for land but for an idea, and why "the pursuit of happiness" meant something radically different to people escaping feudal Europe. We also look honestly at the places America hasn't lived up to its own ideals, and why Wood believed remembering those ideals is exactly what keeps a country accountable to them. What You'll Learn in This Episode Who Gordon S. Wood was, and why his death at 92 came so close to America's 250th anniversary What historians actually do — Wood's "detective" analogy for uncovering primary documents and their meaning Why Wood believed America is a nation built on ideas, not geography or shared ancestry How John Locke, a Brit who never set foot in America, helped spark the Revolution through his ideas Why Thomas Paine crossed the Atlantic for an idea, not a place — and his surprising connection to British MP John Wilkes How the Enlightenment reshaped what "the pursuit of happiness" meant for people escaping feudal Europe Why equality of opportunity, not equality of talent or outcome, was central to the American idea How self-governance and limited government set America apart from every other nation at the time Why anyone can join the American experiment, regardless of birth or wealth, as long as they believe in its ideals An honest look at where America hasn't lived up to its founding ideals, including slavery and the growth of the administrative state Why Wood believed remembering our founding ideals is what keeps government accountable How Wood's life's work teaching generations of historians and scholars will carry his ideas forward Timestamps 0:00 Remembering Gordon S. Wood 0:51 His Big Idea: America Isn't Just a Place 1:04 What Makes Someone a Historian 1:37 Introducing "America as an Idea" 2:10 Why Most Nations Are Built on Geography — America Isn't 2:47 Immigrants Who Came for an Idea: Thomas Paine and John Locke 3:41 The Enlightenment and a New Kind of Happiness 4:08 Escaping Feudalism for a Free Society 5:28 Equality of Birth and the American Dream 6:33 Self-Governance and a Club Anyone Can Join 7:25 Where America Hasn't Lived Up to Its Ideals 9:05 Gordon Wood's Legacy and Final Tribute Like this video if you believe America is an idea worth defending Subscribe for more stories about the people and ideas that built America Comment below: What idea matters most to keeping America free — liberty, equality, or self-governance? Shop Resources Dig deeper into the ideas behind America's founding in The Tuttle Twins Guide to the Constitution https://www.tuttletwins.com/products/the-tuttle-twins-guide-to-the-constitution Explore the R

Modern family life offers mothers an endless supply of services meant to make isolation more manageable, but Lauren Penn began wondering why so much support had to be purchased in the first place. After a violent crash near the crosswalk her children use to get to school pushed her into local activism, she began connecting unsafe streets and missing sidewalks to the exhaustion many mothers experience while coordinating transportation, childcare and social life largely on their own. Lauren shares how books, advocacy and small experiments with her daughters changed what she thought a neighborhood could provide. A place can either force every need into another private transaction or make room for families to help one another. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Lauren Penn (LinkedIn) Stronger Denton (Site) Stronger Neighborhoods (Site) Pop-Up Market Makers How One Front Yard Became a Neighborhood Pop Up (Bottom-Up Short) Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

Virginia has gone crazy, at least the carpetbaggers. A Virginia Court is on the right path in emphasizing the real Virginia way.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.comhttp://learntruehistory.com

Scott Horton joins us to discuss the increasingly intractable Russia-Ukraine war, and the persistent problem of the Israel Lobby, whose sins are largely unknown to the American public. Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice - Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: https://AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Guest's Website: Scott Horton Academy (use code WOODS for discount) Guest's Twitter: @ScottHortonShow Show notes for Ep. 2778 The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

In this episode I'm breaking down 5 powerful strategies to meet freedom friends and build your own freedom crew, drawn from 24 years of organizing freedom lovers, homesteaders, agorists, and folks who question the official narrative. Here's what we'll get into: Where to actually find your people (the spots most folks overlook) What to look for so you connect with the right ones How to strike up a conversation without it feeling forced How to organize your own meetups and keep them going What to watch out for so you protect yourself and your crew I'll also talk about the Freedom Cell Network and how it all ties in... it's one of the best tools out there to meet people and get active in your area. Then we'll open it up. I'll be doing a live Q&A and breaking down Exit & Build 6 this November at Sovereignty Ranch in Texas... what to expect, who's speaking, and how the whole thing works. If you've got questions for me, jump in live and I'll answer them on the show. Come hang out, take notes, and start building your freedom crew. Learn more about Exit & Build 6 here: https://exitandbuild.com 

JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States, a Marine Corps veteran, former U.S. Senator from Ohio, and author. His latest book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” is available now.www.harpercollins.com/products/communion-j-d-vancewww.whitehouse.gov/administration/jd-vance Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. 50% off your first box at https://www.thefarmersdog.com/rogan! Sign up at https://foxnation.com to watch RAF 11! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan and Emily discuss NY ban on data centers, Scahill rips Ro on Oct 7, Michigan elections light up. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ Juan David Rojas: https://substack.com/@rojasrjuand Donovan  McKinney: https://www.donavanforcongress.com/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Haman returns for a fun episode, responding to two satirical bits (one video, one in print) mocking radical libertarians.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Ad for a Somali vacation. The Libertarian Police Dept.This episode's sponsor, The Swan Bros.Ben Powell et al.'s article on Somalia. Pete Leeson's article on Somalia.Bob's booklet Chaos Theory. Adam's post on Ancapistan.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

In 2009, Chicago traded 75 years of parking meter revenue for a $1.2 billion payment that helped fill an immediate budget hole. Norm Van Eeden Petersman is joined by Tony Jordan, executive director of the Parking Reform Network, and Edward Erfurt, chief technical advisor at Strong Towns, to look at what the city actually gave up and why its recent $3.3 billion bid never made it to the finish line. The lease still shapes decisions about removing parking for bus lanes, bike lanes and wider sidewalks, while the revenue keeps flowing to a private operator instead of back into the places generating it. That leaves Chicago with a much harder question than whether the original deal was bad: what would it take to manage the curb again, regain flexibility and use that money to improve the streets themselves? ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Mayor’s $3 Billion Parking Meter Offer Was $800 Million More Than The Next Highest Bid, Investor Says" by Mick Dumke, Blockclubchicago.org (June 2026) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Tony Jordan (Site) Edward Erfurt (LinkedIn) Articles mentioned and Downzone: 'Why ‘SimCity’ has no parking lots, and other insights from the lead designer' (Article) Simulating the Future: a webinar with Stone Librande (Video) A Wailing Of A Town: An Oral History of Early San Pedro Punk And More 1977-1985 by Craig Ibarra (Book)  Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better by Jennifer Pahlka (Book) Sam Walton: Made In America, by Sam Walton and John Huey (Book) Microlandia (Site) Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

The movie is fun, but don't watch it for historical accuracy.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

Nick Bostrom is a philosopher whose work focuses on artificial intelligence, existential risk, and the future of humanity. He is Principal Researcher at the Macrostrategy Research Initiative and the author of several books, the most recent of which is “Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World.”www.simonandschuster.com/books/Deep-Utopia/Nick-Bostrom/9781646871643www.nickbostrom.com Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. Switch today at https://Visible.com for just 25/mo. Or Save $10 on your first month of Visible+ Pro with code ROGAN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump says US will take over Strait of Hormuz, oil crisis looms, more ICE shootings in Maine and Texas. Trita Parsi: https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/a-new-us-iran-war-would-end-where  To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eighth Amendment says the government can't impose "excessive fines" — but that single clause has a wild, 800-year-old backstory involving a tyrant king, a murder accusation, and a family that paid the ultimate price for speaking up. In this episode, Rachel digs into the medieval origin of the excessive fines clause, tracing it all the way back to King John of England — yes, the same King John from the Robin Hood legends — and his baron, William. William had been one of John's most loyal supporters, helping secure his claim to the throne after John's own teenage nephew mysteriously vanished amid a succession dispute. But when William's wife publicly accused the king of murdering that nephew, John retaliated in the cruelest way he knew how: he demanded William pay an outrageous, deliberately impossible fine, far more than even one of England's wealthiest barons could ever afford. It wasn't justice — it was pure retribution for wounded pride, and it ended in tragedy when the family fled and William's wife and children were captured and imprisoned. That single act of abuse became one of the final straws pushing England's barons toward the Magna Carta — the first document to put the rule of law on paper and declare that even a king has limits. From there, the story connects straight through to the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause, ancient Roman and Hebrew law, and the real (and often misunderstood) meaning of "an eye for an eye." It's a reminder that even the shortest, most overlooked clauses in the Bill of Rights carry centuries of history behind them. What You'll Learn in This Episode The true story of King John of England and his loyal baron, William, roughly 800 years ago Why King John's teenage nephew mysteriously vanished after a succession dispute The medieval practice of kings taking barons' own children hostage as loyalty tests How William's wife publicly accused King John of murder — and what it cost her family The impossible fine King John imposed on William purely as retribution, not justice The tragic fate of William's wife and children after the family fled the king's men How this injustice helped push England's barons toward signing the Magna Carta What actually makes a fine "excessive" under the law of proportionality The surprising true meaning behind the phrase "an eye for an eye" How the Eighth Amendment's excessive fines clause ties to the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause Why philosophers like John Locke drew directly from Magna Carta to shape their ideas of freedom Timestamps 0:00 Introduction: digging into the Eighth Amendment's excessive fines clause 0:55 Why America's rights trace back to England 1:55 The story begins: King John, 800 years ago 2:50 Barons, feudalism, and King John's rise to power 4:15 The mysterious disappearance of a 15-year-old prince 4:58 A king's twisted loyalty test: kidnapping barons' children 5:47 William's wife accuses the king of murder 6:21 An impossible fine: King John's retribution 7:51 The family flees — and tragedy strikes 8:51 The barons unite against a king out of control 9:58 What actually makes a fine "excessive"? 11:20 Ancient roots: Rome, Hebrew law, and the real meaning of "an eye for an eye" 12:24 From Magna Carta to America's Bill of Rights Like this video if you love uncovering the surprising history behind America's founding documents! Subscribe for more episodes exploring the stories behind our rights and freedoms. Comment below: Which clause in the Bill of Rights do you think has the wildest backstory? Shop Resources The Tuttle Twins Guide to the Constitution https://www.tuttletwins.com/products/the-tuttle-twins-guide-to-the-constitution America's History, Vol. 2 (1776-1791) <a href= "https:

Cities regularly ask residents for feedback, especially when budgets tighten or difficult tradeoffs approach. Norm and Mary Kate Norton look at what changes when people respond as an organized group instead of a collection of individual voices. They trace how Local Conversations grow from first meetings and small projects into groups that can communicate clearly, build relationships with public officials and take part in larger policy fights. A good idea may open the door, but organized local support gives it a better chance of surviving the meeting, carrying into the next discussion and becoming something the city can’t easily set aside. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Mary Kate Norton (LinkedIn) Strong Towns Local Conversations (Map) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Mitch McConnell breaking his silence on his mysterious hospitalization after Graham's death, Top ex-Iranian commander boasting that Iran can assassinate Trump inside White House, and Conor McGregor announcing surgery after his devastating UFC 329 injury.

Are we seeing the end of the 1990s GOP? One can only hope.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump says US will take over Strait of Hormuz, Trump launches Freedom Fuel stations, Lindsey Graham dead at 71, Mitch McConnell proof of life.   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitchell Suchner is the director of Arkpad, which produces floating cabins that can be deployed in modular fashion to create mobile communities. This is not theoretical; Mitchell conducts the interview from such a unit located off the coast of the Philippines.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.The webpage for Reef Resort.Bob's 2025 interview of Patri Friedman, an early proponent of seasteading.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Putting a route near every community sounds fair until the buses only arrive once an hour. Jarrett Walker, author of Human Transit and principal of the firm helping Des Moines rethink its bus network, explains why cities cannot maximize frequency, coverage, and affordability at the same time. In Des Moines, the tradeoff comes with a 10% service cut, long waits, indirect routes, and streets that make some bus stops difficult or dangerous to reach. To understand whether the system is useful enough for people to actually rely on it, Walker asks a more revealing question: how much of the city can someone reach within a reasonable amount of time? Additional Show Notes Jarrett Walker (LinkedIn, Site) Human Transit (Book) Des Moines: Welcome to Your New Transit Network (Article) Final Network Report Reimagine DART (PDF) Chuck Marohn (Substack)   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to know when it's time to quit your job, how to stay committed to your big dreams without losing touch with your roots, and how to be more intentional and present in your everyday life.

John's on the road in Chattanooga this week, so today's episode is a powerful one pulled from the archives.  This throwback dives into one of the most foundational topics for anyone pursuing financial sovereignty, freedom, and a life outside the mainstream system: limiting beliefs. If you've ever told yourself "I can't do this" or "I'll only mess it up," you're not alone. John shares his own journey through poverty, divorce, and self-doubt, and the exact mindset shift that helped him go from struggling to make rent to building the life he has today. This is a real conversation about the internal obstacles that keep people from pursuing land ownership, entrepreneurship, and true financial freedom... and practical tools to break through them. Whether you're working toward buying land, starting a business, exiting the 9-to-5, or just trying to build a life with more purpose and autonomy, this episode will help you identify the false beliefs holding you back and replace them with the mindset it takes to actually get there. SAVE THE DATE: Exit and Build 6 — Freedom in Action Sovereignty Ranch, Bandera, Texas November 5th–8th ️ Get your tickets: exitandbuild.com   

Adam Haman returns to help Bob give a loving yet forceful pushback against Darryl Cooper's discussion (on the Jim Webb podcast) of US labor history.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Darryl's appearance on the Jim Webb podcast.This episode’s sponsor, the Scott Horton Academy.Patrick Newman's article on the Crash of 1873. A pro-union description of the 1877 railway strike. The price level from 1860-1939. Ben Powell talk on sweatshops. George Selgin's book Less Than Zero. Hayek's collection Capitalism and the Historians.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

"Democratic socialism" has come back into fashion -- with the monetary authority having pushed prices up, ordinary people have concluded that "capitalism," which makes it possible for them not to be living in the dirt, has "failed." Keith Knight has 64 arguments against it, but we discuss about 11. Sponsors: HomeServe Persist Marketing Guest's Website: Libertarian Institute Guest's Twitter: @an_capitalist   Show notes for Ep. 2777 The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

This Friday we speak to Nathan Bernard from Drop Site News on the state of the Maine Senate race and how establishment Dems are using super delegates to decide the new candidate. Then we speak to Dr. Trita Parsi about the latest strikes in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as well as claims from Israel that Iran is plotting an assassination on Trump. Nathan Bernard: https://x.com/nathanTbernard Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi    To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan and Saagar discuss McConnell still missing, Abdul Vs Stevens debate, Saagar loses it over senior property tax breaks.   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She grew up in a house with twelve brothers and sisters, snuck into her uncle's library to devour books she wasn't supposed to read, and became one of the sharpest political writers of the American Revolution — armed with nothing but wit, satire, and a pen. Mercy Otis Warren doesn't get nearly the attention she deserves, but she's one of the most important Founding Mothers in American history. Born in 1728 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Mercy was one of thirteen children in a household that broke from the norms of the day. While most families of the era focused education almost entirely on sons, her father insisted she be educated right alongside her brothers, encouraging her to form her own opinions and speak her mind at a dinner table where books, law, and politics were fair game for everyone — daughters included. That upbringing turned into a lifelong love of words. Mercy secretly listened in on her brothers' lessons, snuck into her uncle's library, and developed a gift for poetry, drama, and biting political satire. She married James Warren, a merchant and legislator who respected her intellect — a marriage of mutual respect, not convenience, which was rare for the time. When the fight against the Crown heated up, she wrote satirical plays mocking Massachusetts Governor Thomas Hutchinson, sometimes publishing under a pen name because criticizing the Crown was dangerous business. Her brother James Otis Jr. — who coined the phrase "taxation without representation is tyranny" — was brutally assaulted by British officers, which only deepened Mercy's resolve. After the Revolution she kept writing and arguing, becoming an outspoken Anti-Federalist critic of the Constitution, and eventually publishing one of the first history books about the founding. It's no wonder John Adams called her "the most accomplished woman in America." What You'll Learn in This Episode Who Mercy Otis Warren was — born in 1728 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, one of thirteen children Why her father broke from convention and had her educated as rigorously as her brothers How dinner-table debates over books, law, and politics shaped her into an active thinker How she secretly devoured books in her uncle's library and developed her love of poetry and drama Who her brother James Otis Jr. was, and how he coined "taxation without representation is tyranny" Why her marriage to James Warren was built on mutual respect, not convenience How she balanced raising five children with writing poetry, essays, and political satire Why she mocked Governor Thomas Hutchinson in a satirical play — and sometimes wrote under a pen name How the British assault on her brother James deepened her commitment to the cause of liberty Why she opposed ratifying the Constitution and became a notable Anti-Federalist How she wrote one of the first history books about the American founding, published in 1805 Why John Adams called her "the most accomplished woman in America" Timestamps 0:00 Introduction — A Founding Mother History Forgot 0:52 Two Big Lessons From Mercy Otis Warren's Life 1:53 Born in 1728, as Revolution Was Already Brewing 2:36 Growing Up in Cape Cod, the Cradle of Liberty 3:01 One of Thirteen Children in a Homeschooling Household 4:34 Her Father's Radical Idea: Educating a Daughter Like a Son 6:44 Sneaking Into Her Uncle's Library 7:09 Her Brother James Otis Jr. and "Taxation Without Representation" 8:19 Marrying James Warren: A Marriage of Mutual Respect, Not Convenience 9:51 Writing Poetry, Essays, and Satirical Plays 10:47 Mocking a Tyrant Governor Under a Pen Name 11:23 Her Brother's Assault and the Fight That Followed 12:45 Writing History and Earning John Adams' Highest Praise Like this video if you love discovering the stories history forgot Subscribe for more tales of liberty, courage, and the people who

Vacant commercial space can drag down a street, but Evan Snow sees something else: a chance to make room for local artists, small businesses, and community life. As co-founder of Zero Empty Spaces, Snow helps transform empty properties into affordable artist studios and cultural hubs. He explains why closed doors do not help property owners, downtowns, or neighborhoods, and why a temporary use can still give artists a lasting foothold outside the home studio. The model works because it keeps the first step small, giving artists affordable space while helping property owners show what a vacant storefront could become. Evan will also be speaking at the Civic Leader Summit in Pensacola, Florida later this year in October. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Evan Snow (LinkedIn) Zero Empty Spaces (Site) Local Recommendations:‍ Yellow Green Farmer’s Market Bike Trail Krakatao Indonesian food Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

This is the best short essay on the Proposition Nation Myth from a leftist perspective. It isn't correct, but it's honest.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

Peter Brimelow, author of Alien Nation and publisher of VDARE, discusses the silver lining in the ridiculous birthright citizenship Supreme Court decision.   Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice - Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit here Bank on Yourself   Guest's Website https://PeterBrimelow.com   Guest's Twitter @PeterBrimelow Show notes for Ep. 2776 The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

Rupert Lowe is a British politician who has served as the member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth since 2024 and the leader of Restore Britain. Perplexity: Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at https://pplx.ai/rogan. onX Offroad: Try onX Offroad for 50% off- go to https://onXmaps.com/joerogan This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/JRE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan and Saagar discuss Trump says Iran ceasefire over, Bibi rages over F-35s to Turkey, Maine Dems reject Platner influencing replacement, Platner story left key details out. David Morales: https://www.davidmoralespvd.com/ Kai Newkirk: https://kaiforaz.com/    To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob does a nerdy follow-up to prior interactions with George Selgin, Bryan Caplan, and Brad DeLong.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The BMS analyzing the SoHo Forum debate on FRB, Bob's recent interview of Bryan Caplan, and Brad DeLong's congressional testimony. Bob's blog post responding to DeLong.Bob's much earlier post on Hoover's memoirs.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Five years after wildfire destroyed most of Lytton, British Columbia, rebuilding remains slow despite more than $140 million in committed public funding. Norm Van Eeden Petersman talks with Michel Durand-Wood, author of You’ll Pay for This, and Graham Watt, who manages strategic initiatives and flood recovery for Grand Forks, British Columbia. They look at what happens when a small town is pushed to rebuild everything at once, while also dealing with hazardous conditions, limited local capacity, consulting costs, modern codes, and the long-term obligation to maintain whatever comes next. The money creates a promise of recovery, but Lytton shows how hard it is to turn that promise back into a town. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Inside Lytton’s contentious recovery, where concerns smoulder 5 years after wildfire" by Brenna Owen, Halifax.citynews.ca (June 2026) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Michel Durand-Wood (Site) Graham Watt (LinkedIn) Downzone: The Baby-Sitters Club  Human Nature by Kate Marvel (Site) The Blackthorn Key, by Kevin Sands (Site) Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

Neocon John Yoo thinks the Declaration is the Constitution, or something like that. Just stupid.https://mcclanahanacademy.comhttps://patreon.com/thebrionmcclanahanshowhttps://brionmcclanahan.com/supporthttp://learntruehistory.com

Ryan and Saagar discuss AI CEOs panic over job losses, WH Press Sec says GenZ is lazy, McConnell still missing after heart attack.   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 19-year-old French nobleman heard about a group of scrappy colonists fighting for liberty on the other side of the ocean — and decided to risk everything to join them. He wasn't asked. He wasn't paid. He bought a boat, defied his own government, and crossed a dangerous ocean because he believed in an idea. Most people know the Marquis de Lafayette as a character from the Broadway musical Hamilton. But his real story is far more dramatic — and far more principled. Born Gilbert de Motier into French aristocracy, Lafayette volunteered to fight for the Continental Army without pay, earned the rank of Major General, endured Valley Forge's brutal "winter of the red snow," helped trap General Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown, and secured the critical French military support that helped America win the Revolution. His lifelong bond with George Washington — more father and son than commander and soldier — is one of the most remarkable relationships in American history. In this episode of The Way the World Works, we tell Lafayette's full story: from his daring escape from France against royal orders, to his battlefield heroics, to the complicated and dangerous return home when the French Revolution turned violent. What You'll Learn in This Episode Who the Marquis de Lafayette really was — his real name, his background, and why he risked everything for American liberty Why the French government ordered him not to go — and what he did anyway What crossing the Atlantic in the 18th century actually meant — ships, disease, and unreliable navigation How Lafayette showed up to fight for free and why the cash-strapped Continental Army couldn't say no The father-son bond between Lafayette and George Washington, revealed in their letters Why Washington and Lafayette were such different personalities — and why that made their friendship work Lafayette's first major test: the Battle of Brandywine Valley Forge — the "winter of the red snow" — and why Lafayette was there even though he didn't have to be The Siege of Yorktown: how Lafayette helped trap General Cornwallis and turn the tide of the Revolution How Lafayette personally lobbied the French government to send the military support that helped win the war The French Revolution: why Lafayette found himself caught between worlds — too moderate for the radicals, too noble for the mob His capture by the Austrians and the years of imprisonment that followed His triumphant return to America — and the key to the Bastille he sent to George Washington Timestamps 0:00 Introduction — The Name You Already Know 0:07 Today's Hero: The Marquis de Lafayette 0:31 A 19-Year-Old Who Had Everything — and Gave It Up 0:59 His Real Name: Gilbert de Motier 1:25 Radical Ideas That Led Him to America 1:47 Choosing the Side That Looked Like It Would Lose 2:12 The French Government Said No 2:30 He Bought a Boat and Snuck Off Anyway 3:06 Arriving in America: "You Don't Have to Pay Me" 3:35 Congress Makes Him a Major General 3:49 A Friendship That Changed History: Lafayette and Washington 4:28 The Father-Son Bond 5:09 Reading Between the Lines of Their Letters 5:28 Two Very Different Men — and Why That Worked 6:17 Washington the Realist, Lafayette the Idealist 7:22 Battle of Brandywine: Lafayette Proves Himself 7:51 Valley Forge: The Winter of the Red Snow 8:14 The Siege of Yorktown: Lafayette's Greatest Contribution 9:05 Going to France to Secure the Alliance 10:04 When Heroes Don't Get Happy Endings at Home 10:19 The French Revolution: A Different Kind of Liberty 11:00 Captured by the Austrians 11:31 Released, Returned, and Celebrated 11:46 The Key to the Bastille — and Mount Vernon 12:19 Conclusion: Why Lafayette Still Matters Like this video if you love discovering the stories history forgot Subscribe for more tales of liberty, courage, and the

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When Washington state asked which residents had access to frequent transit, it ran into a surprisingly basic problem: that question is hard to answer without knowing where sidewalks, crossings and curb ramps actually are. Dr. Anat Caspi, director of the Taskar Center for Accessible Technology at the University of Washington, joins the show to talk about Open Sidewalks, a project that helps communities map pedestrian infrastructure in a shared, usable format. Her team has mapped hundreds of thousands of sidewalks, and now residents can help add the local details that determine whether a route actually works in daily life. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Dr. Anat Caspi (LinkedIn) Open Sidewalks Connect Map (Map) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

Ryan and Emily discuss Netanyahu war with Israeli courts, Iran mourns Ayatollah.   Noga Tarnopolsky: https://x.com/NTarnopolsky?lang=en    To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Street trees, benches, slower speeds, and beautiful proportions are often treated as extras, added only after the “real” engineering work is done. Victor Dover argues that this gets the whole assignment wrong. In this episode, he talks about the second edition of Street Design: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns and why great streets have to be designed as places, not just routes. Dover makes the case that beauty belongs in the brief from the beginning, because when a street is designed only for traffic flow, that is all it can ever really become: a place for traffic. Additional Show Notes Victor Dover (LinkedIn) Street Design (Book) Dover, Kohl, & Partners (Site) Chuck Marohn (Substack)   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

Dominic Frisby discusses the resignation of Keir Starmer, the persistence of the left in the UK (with some good signs nevertheless), why and how Brexit was not fully implemented, and plenty more, in rather a lively episode. Guest's Newsletter: The Flying Frisby Sponsors: Agorist Tax Advice: Pick up a free copy of the brilliant Matthew Sercely's Agorist Tax Toolkit at: https://AgoristTaxAdvice.com/woods Bank on Yourself  Show notes for Ep. 2775 The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

The Friday crew discusses jobs disaster as prices skyrocket, establishment Dems bow to Zohran, Israel says journos they kill don't count, Intercept tip line breached, Palantir CEO panics on air. William Lawrence: https://wewill2026.com/Nika Soon-Shioong: https://x.com/nikasoonshiong?lang=en   To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com    Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hancock's name was famous long before he signed the Declaration of Independence — and the story of how he became one of Boston's most powerful merchants reveals exactly why the British crown feared him. Most of us picture John Hancock as the man with the boldest signature on the Declaration of Independence. But before he put pen to parchment, he was one of colonial Boston's most successful entrepreneurs — a merchant who built his wealth by importing goods across dangerous seas, navigating corrupt customs agents, and building a commercial empire that the entire colonial economy depended on. When the British crown decided to start enforcing its long-ignored Navigation Acts, John Hancock was the first major target. What happened to his ship, the Liberty, sparked riots in Boston, launched one of the most dramatic legal cases of the pre-Revolutionary era — and set the colonies on a collision course with the king. In this episode of The Way the World Works, we explore the John Hancock story most history books leave out: the risks of colonial merchant life, the period of Salutary Neglect that let trade flourish, the sudden crackdown of the Townshend Acts, the seizure of the Liberty, and why the ship's fiery end became a symbol of colonial resistance. What You'll Learn in This Episode: * Why John Hancock was known as one of the wealthiest merchants in Boston and how he built that wealth * What merchant life in the 1760s actually looked like — pirates, shipwrecks, scurvy, and corrupt customs officials * What Salutary Neglect was and why it allowed colonial trade to boom for decades * How the Townshend Acts changed everything by suddenly enforcing rules no one had been following * The night British customs officials accused Hancock of secretly unloading Madeira wine from his ship, the Liberty * Why the seizure of the Liberty triggered riots across Boston and sent customs officials fleeing for their lives * How John Adams and James Otis Jr. defended Hancock in the vice admiralty court — a court with no jury * Why the case was quietly dropped but the Liberty was never returned * How the British repurposed the Liberty as a customs enforcement vessel — until angry colonists burned it * Why the Liberty Affair was a turning point: the moment colonists realized the crown was serious about control Timestamps 0:00 Introduction — The Story You Weren't Told About John Hancock 0:46 Beyond the Big Signature: Hancock as Entrepreneur 1:29 How Hancock Rose from Orphan to Boston's Wealthiest Merchant 2:13 The Risks of Colonial Merchant Life 2:53 Pirates, Scurvy, and the Dangers of Sea Trade 3:35 Salutary Neglect and the Navigation Acts 4:59 When the King Stopped Looking the Other Way 6:24 The Townshend Acts: Customs Enforcement Begins 7:46 The Liberty Sails In — and Gets Seized 8:26 Accused of Smuggling Madeira Wine 9:09 Boston Erupts: Riots, Fleeing Officials, and Colonial Outrage 9:51 John Adams and James Otis Jr. Take the Case 10:31 The Case Drops — But Liberty Is Gone Forever 11:12 The Crown's Cruel Irony: Liberty Becomes a Customs Ship 11:55 Colonists Burn Liberty — A Symbol Destroyed 12:36 Why the Liberty Affair Changed Everything 13:17 Conclusion: John Hancock's Real Legacy Like this video if you love discovering the stories history forgot Subscribe for more tales of liberty, courage, and the people who shaped America Comment below: If you were a colonial merchant, would you have kept trading under British enforcement — or resisted? Shop Resources Discover more of the untold stories behind the American founding in The Tuttle Twins America's History Volume 2 (1776–1791) https://www.tuttletwins.com/products/americas-history-vol2 Learn about the heroes who stood up against tyranny in The Tuttle Twins Guide to Courageous Heroes <a href= "https://www.tuttletwins.com/products/the-tuttle-twins-guide-t

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Fayetteville, Arkansas, is growing fast, and housing is getting harder to build. Clark Eckels and Nathan McCloskey of Fayetteville Strong talk about Rethink the Lot, a tactical urbanism pop-up that turned downtown parking spaces into small-scale housing people could walk through. The housing and parking debate can easily get stuck in zoning language, council meetings, and abstract trade-offs, but this project gave people a physical way to understand what those rules mean on the ground. Clark and Nathan explain what residents worry about, why parking minimums matter, and what changed when people stood inside a home where a car would usually sit. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Clark Eckels and Nathan McCloskey (LinkedIn) Fayetteville Strong (Site, Instagram, Youtube Video) Local Recommendations:‍ Word Coffee Crisis Brewing Fossil Cove Brewing Hugos Hammontrees Fayetteville Public Library Razorback Greenway Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

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