All Episodes - Searching for Political Identity
I’m interviewing thought leaders and reflecting in solo episodes to find my political identity.
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Defending The Constitution With Ryan Mullally
Ryan Mullally and I have a few things in common.We both went to law school as adults, we both detest critical race theory, and we both feel that the Democratic Party no longer represents us.One of the differences we have is that I voted for Trump in November, while he did not — even though he ruled out voting for Harris before he ruled out voting for Trump.Another difference is that while I spend the majority of my free time watching movies and kissing my dog, he spends what little free time he has fiercely defending the application of neutral Constitutional principles in law through his writing and podcast appearances.We had a terrific conversation about the political realignment that is occurring in America and touched upon all the relevant current events of the last few years.Unfortunately, we recorded this three days before the Trump/Boasbert/Roberts drama unfolded. It’s too bad because I would have loved to ask him about it. Nonetheless, I found his perspective on everything we talked about sobering and helpful. I’m going to need people like Ryan to keep me honest as I continue to navigate being a defender of The Constitution and a highly politicized new Trump supporter.
Should We Fear A Recession? Herby Kay Weighs In On The Economy And Ukraine
Are we headed toward a recession, and would it be so bad if we were?Is MAGA right about Ukraine?My friend Herby Kay, a finance expert and fluent Russian speaker, joined me last night to share his thoughts on those questions.We never got around to discussing Israel as we had intended.Maybe next time!
The World's Best Trump Impersonator Shawn Farash
Shawn Farash is unquestionably the best Trump impersonator in the world.He’s brilliant, hilarious, a keen political observer, and a dedicated activist.He's also very kind.It was an honor hosting him!
Discussing Jewish American Identity With Attorney Ira Livnat
It was a joy to host Ira Livnat this evening to talk about politics and Jewish American identity. In my opening monologue, I reacted to some headlines and explained who I am for anyone who doesn’t know my background. It was a great conversation!
What’s It Like Being A Conservative College Freshman With John DePerno
John DePerno is a young conservative - unusually informed for a freshman in college. It was interesting to get his perspective on politics.
Get To Know X Personality And Political Consultant Joey Mannarino
Joey Mannarino is one of the premier political consultants and commentators in the game right now.He joined me last night to talk about his rise in politics, Trump, and current events.
Libertarianism Explained With Caryn Ann Harlos
Caryn Ann Harlos has been the secretary of the Libertarian National Committee for the last 10 years.She joined me for a great conversation about the political philosophy and party she loves so much.It was one of the best discussions I've had in four years of podcasting.
Have I Become A Blind Trump Loyalist? Reflecting With Jake Day
I am so grateful to my new friend Jake Day for joining me on Saturday for a great chat about political philosophy, current events, and whether I've become a blind Trump loyalist.
RFK Jr., Monetary Policy, China, Ukraine, And Israel With Herby Kay And Scott Bell
Friends of the show Herby Kay and Scott Bell joined me to share their unique perspectives on a variety of current events.
The Evolution Of The Supreme Court Since The 1980's With Daniel Martinez
Daniel Martinez and I have a lot in common. He is an attorney who comes from the left but now fully supports Trump. He joined me yesterday to tell me the story of how the Federalist Society came to dominate the Supreme Court since its founding in the early 1980s. I know that sounds like I think it's a bad thing the way I wrote it - but I don't and I assure you that both of us tried to approach the story from a neutral perspective. We are just jurisprudence nerds and wanted to talk about how the court has evolved, that's all. This conversation was a great follow-up to the one I had on Wednesday with my friend MJ who is also an attorney and a three-time Trump voter. I should warn you that I took twenty minutes at the beginning of this episode to talk a bit about myself for anyone who may be interested. Also, Dan and I talked about political identity, psychology, and current events for about forty minutes before we got into the topic at hand — so it's basically an hour before you start to hear the riveting (I think it's riveting) story about SCOTUS. I hope you like this episode of Searching for Political Identity! Thank you very much!
Reflecting On The First 48 Hours Of Trump's Second Term with MJ Giasullo
MJ Giasullo is an attorney and old friend from New Jersey. He's also a three-time Trump voter and a very bright guy. It was a blast hosting him last night for the first time in three years! We did a postmortem on the Biden presidency and discussed the first two days of Trump’s second term.
Are Aliens Demons?
Patrick Abbott is a sci-fi author and theologian. I was pleased to host him yesterday to discuss why some people reflexively refer to aliens as demons. This conversation may seem outside of the scope of a podcast called Searching for Political Identity, but for me, it fits in perfectly within the context of thinking outside the box and searching for truth. In the intro, I briefly discussed yesterday's "egg" video and why I have come to believe that humanity has already had contact with extraterrestrials.
A Young Democrat's Critique Of His Own Party - Rotimi Adeoye
Rotimi Adeoye is a passionate and knowledgeable young Democrat who has a lot of experience in DC for his age. Here is our conversation from two weeks ago about the mistakes The Democratic Party made last cycle and the political landscape in general. Did he pull me back to the left? Did I pull him towards Trump? Tune in to find out!
Democracy Without Parties, Money, or Ambition? Antipolitism with Herby Kay
Herby Kay is an autodidact genius Libertarian Zionist Jew who lives in Arizona and happens to have a plan to radically transform American politics called Antipolitism. We had a wide-ranging three-hour conversation about his political philosophy and just about everything else under the sun.
#178 - Defining The Woke Right Once And For All
In this episode, I explain critical race theory, argue that the Woke Right exists, and distinguish them from MAGA.
#177 - Jeremy Ryan Slate: Lessons From Ancient Rome
Jeremy Ryan Slate is an expert on ancient Roman history. He has appeared on some of the biggest podcasts on the planet. He was kind enough to join me earlier today. We covered as much ground on the subject as possible and tried to derive lessons for today.
#176 - Brianna Wu: What's Wrong With The Democratic Party
Brianna Wu is a Democratic political activist.She is also a trans woman. We had a great conversation yesterday about trans policy, what's wrong with the Democratic Party, how I came to vote for Trump and other current events. I'm not sure you will agree with her opinion on Elon or Trump. I certainly don't. But I meant it when I said I was committed to hosting thought leaders from diverse backgrounds. And she certainly made me think.
#175 - Jason Fry: National Divorce: A Plan For Peace
Author and Texas secessionist Jason Fry says a split is inevitable, but a second Civil War is not.
#174 - Makala Doulos: Worldview Shapes Political Identity
Here is my conversation with Makala Doulos, an educator, polymath, follower of Jesus Christ, and a friend from X. We talk about how a person’s worldview is the foundation for their political identity. If he represents MAGA, I do not think the left has anything to fear.
#173 - Brandon Straka: The Original Walk Away Story
Six years ago, Brandon Straka recorded a video explaining why he was walking away from the left and the Democratic party. It launched him to instant stardom. It was a pleasure interviewing him!
#172 - Herby Kay and John Bogley: A Debate About Trump and Harris
What happens when a newly minted Trump supporter (me) hosts a conversation/debate between a Harris supporter and the founder of a political ideology called Antipolitism who thinks Trump is the better choice?
#171 - Guy Golan and Guy Chet: How Will American Jews Vote In 2024?
It was an honor to host the authors of the excellent book “MY BROTHER'S KEEPER? The Complicated Relationship between American Jews and Israel” on the eve of the first anniversary of October 7th. We talked about many things, including how American Jews are likely to vote in November.
#170 - Michael White: Libertarian Philosophy Explained
Michael White took time out of his busy campaign schedule tonight to discuss libertarian political philosophy with me. It was super helpful and a lot of fun.
#169 - Government Corruption Explained
New friend from X @govt_corrupt joined me for a conversation about globalism, communism, corruption, and economics. It was a blast. I hope you like it.
#168 - Jamie Miller: Reasonable Arguments
Jamie Miller has seen a lot in his long career as a Republican political consultant. I had a great time talking with him today about a number of specific issues and political philosophy overall. In this clip, he shares his thoughts on Trump and Harris.
#167 - Cody from X: I Read Documents From The Future In 1998 And This Is What Happens Between Now And 2035
Friend of the show Cody joined me for the second time last night. Cody is a brilliant poet, has an MBA and PhD, and recently wrote a dissertation on Restorative Justice. He's an interesting cat. We talked about a slew of topics, some of which are mainstream and some of which would be considered alternative and, frankly, even fantastical. The story goes that he was handed documents from the future in 1998 and now has insight into the world events that are occurring today. For example, Cody says we win WWIII after some initial struggles once Putin dies and Russia flips to the West. Don’t even get me started with his prediction for what happens in US politics before the election. Apparently, things get even weirder than they already are. We also talked a bit about aliens. That wasn’t on his agenda, but I couldn’t resist asking. On the mainstream side, we talked about issues like the justice system, abortion, and nutrition. Buckle up for this one because we entered some strange and fascinating territory. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think!
#166 - John Bogley: A Rational Democrat's Argument Against Trump
My decision to vote for Trump does not mean that I have found my overall political identity or that I have any desire to stop talking to people with opposing views. It was an honor to host knowledgeable Democrat and long-time X friend John Bogley. He argued that I should reconsider my support for Trump because he is merely a good salesman who took credit for things that would have happened anyway during his term in office. The main focus of this conversation was Trump’s economy. John picked it apart piece by piece. Did he convince me to change my mind? The answer is that I'm firm in my decision. I couldn't have been posting with such conviction over the last few weeks if I wasn't. I see a world now on fire that was under control when Trump was in power, and I want a return to that sense of calm. There are also many other factors that I have laid out extensively lately that have made me all-in for Trump. However, because John is so rational and precise, I will still host him for a follow-up conversation before the election to discuss his opinion on Trump’s impact on foreign policy, social issues, and his culpability in the 2020 election drama. I'm honored to stand firm while simultaneously resisting the pull of the echo chamber.
#165 - Why I'm Voting For Trump
In this episode I tell my 9/11 story, explain why I'm voting for Trump, and share my thoughts on the debate.
#164 - Herb Kay: A Radical Reset
Author of “A Radical Reset” and founder of Antipolitism Herby Kay joins me to discuss our current political moment and why we need Antipolitism more than ever.
#163 - Scott Bell: Critiquing The Arrogance Of Western Leadership
Friend of the show Scott Bell joined me for another discussion about what he considers critical mistakes made by Western leaders in recent years.
#162 - Marianne Williamson: This Moment In Politics
Visionary political leader and prolific author Marianne Williamson joined me to share her perspective on our current political climate.
#161 - Guy Golan: What Does It Mean To Be Jewish?
I had a blast talking to Dr. Guy Golan about what it means to be Jewish and his new book "My Brother's Keeper? The Complicated Relationship between American Jews and Israel." He is spectacular, and the subject of the book is so relevant to what I'm going through.
#160 - Ivan Freed: Is Progressivism Mental Slavery?
Ivan Freed’s years as a leadership coach and philanthropist led him to conclude that progressive policies are tools of enslavement. Bizzare theory, right? I hope you find the conversation about his book “Chains” as thought-provoking as I did. Buy Chains here
Understanding MAGA
Topics covered: - CRT - The culture war - The development of the Establishment Clause that emboldened Louisiana to mandate the 10 Commandments be displayed in public school - Project 2025 - Kennedy, Biden, and Trump
RIP Uncle John And Other Less Important Matters
Topics covered: - The death of my beloved Uncle John - Madame Web - Why I prefer Trump over Biden - My relationship with Israel - Thoughts on Lilly
Reflections On Observing The Libertarian Party's Presidential Nomination Process And Internal Politics
On this morning’s show, I reflected on observing the Libertarian Party's presidential nomination process and internal politics for the first time. My perspective is unique because I hosted the four leading candidates on my podcast earlier this year. Let me know what you think!
Vivek, Ann Coulter, and Nick Fuentes Walk Into A Bar...
This is a follow-up to last week's episode.
Sizing Up Nick Fuentes And Unpacking Critical Race Theory
Let's get controversial.
Wake Up And Smell The Liberty - Austin Peterson
Tour de force Austin Peterson of the Wake Up America show joins me to talk politics and culture.
The Callousness Of Not Being A Progressive - John Morse
John Morse is a seasoned lawyer with a substantial background in labor law. He’s running for Maryland’s third congressional district. He’s endorsed by Bernie Sanders.
Andrew Tate, Can Biden Beat Trump Again, and Ross Ulbricht
Let me know your thoughts!
Politics and Pennsylvania - Eddie Wenrich
Eddie is running for State Senate in PA. Let's find out why.
Exploring Marxism with Reid Kane
Do you understand Marxism? No? Ok, perfect. Let's see if we can figure it out together.
Do You Egora? - Cezary Jurewicz
International Logic Party member Cezary Jurewicz joins me to discuss his website Egora - a place where you can cultivate your political identity. Check out his profile on Egora here: https://egora-ilp.org/philosopher/Cezary_Jurewicz
Breaking The Duopoly - Frankie Lozada
Frankie Lozada is not your typical democratic presidential candidate. What's his next move?
Avoiding Tribalism And Running For Congress - Daniel Martinez
US Congressional candidate from California Daniel Martinez joins me to talk about what's wrong with our country.
Exploring The Many Benefits Of Nuclear Technology - Jennifer Avellaneda
Jennifer Avellaneda aka "Nuclear Hazelnut" on 𝕏 is a safety engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corporation and a passionate advocate for the nuclear industry. Am I now nuts for nuclear?
141. The Argument For Anarchy - Brent M
Brent M of the Aiming Up podcast shares his argument for anarchy and what it requires. By the end of the conversation, you'll understand why his podcast is called "Aiming Up."
140. A Democratic Presidential Candidate For The 21st Century - Jason Palmer
Democratic presidential candidate Jason Palmer joined me for a wide-ranging conversation. We discussed the following topics and more. -How important is it that the American president understand technology? -Did Donald Trump call for violence when he used the phrase "bloodbath" recently? -Is there anything positive to say about Donald Trump? -Gaza -Ukraine -Education -Bitcoin/CBDC -UBI-Have Democrats lost the working man? -Why is Bill Gates so vilified? -What's the message to young people?
139. What's Wrong With The Libertarian Party? - Larry Sharpe
The one and only Larry Sharpe joins me to discuss how the LP can improve.
Rapid Fire Policy - Chase Oliver
Presidential candidate Chase Oliver joins me to talk policy and the state of the race.
137. What Happened To Flight MH370 - Ashton Forbes
Ashton Forbes is the leading voice on the internet investigating the disappearance of flight MH370. What has he learned?
136. Back To The Left? - Gaijin Girl Bronx Leftist/Green
Back to square one?
134. !Afuera! with the American Milei - Dr. Michael Rectenwald
Libertarian presidential candidate Dr. Rectenwald joins me to discuss the following topics: -how did he become a libertarian? -the main argument for libertarianism -the globalist agenda -social security -who is right on the border dispute within the libertarian party -how the libertarian party can grow
133. What It Means To Be An Independent - Terry Crandall
Terry Crandall is running for Congress as an independent to represent California's 47th district.
132. Discussing Assange, Snowden, and Ullbricht - Keenan Dunham
Get to know Libertarian presidential candidate Keenan Dunham.
131. The Case For Libertarianism - Mike ter Maat
Presidential candidate Mike ter Maat joins me to discuss libertarianism and current events.
130. Democracy Is Not The Answer - Herb Kay
Autodidact Herb Kay joins me to discuss why he thinks the revolutionary idea he proposed in his book "A Radical Reset" is more important than ever.
129. Do you believe in ghosts? - Bobby Gallo
And what does this have to do with politics? Magician, ghost-hunter, author, and family man Bobby J. Gallo joins me to talk about ghosts and politics. Check out Bobby's website here!
128. How to unrig America - Lars Mapstead
Libertarian presidential candidate Lars Mapstead joins Brian to talk about Libertarian philosophy and his plan to unrig America. Topics discussed: What is libertarianism? Does government breed mediocrity? Who is Lars Mapstead? What is Lars' plan to unrig America?
127. Seeing American foreign policy for what it really is - Scott Bell
Professor Scott Bell argues that American policy is simply whatever is necessary for America to maintain its commercial empire. Also, he thinks WW3 has already begun, and that not only is the West losing, but it's running out of time to save itself from doom. By the way, he's a professor of plumbing, but he's still a professor!
126. A Ron DeSantis Supporter's Alien Encounter Story - Maddie from X
A DeSantis supporter that I met on X joins me to discuss changing social norms and her alien encounter story.
125. Young, Technocratic, and Republican - Zack Gianino
In this episode, candidate for Central Committee in District 3 of San Diego, Zack Gianino joins me to discuss his background and intentions once he gets into office. What inspired you to get interested in politics as a teenager? Who were your influences that made you a republican? How do you translate online social media presence to real world impact? What’s a technocrat? What are your top 3 goals as an aspiring local politician in San Diego?
124. Aliens and The Abrahamic Religions - Patrick Abbott
Sci-fi author Patrick Abbot joins me to teach me how the Abrahamic religions have responded over the years to the alien question. Topics discussed: What does it mean to be human? Are there other people out there? Why is it so popular to think that aliens might be demons? Would disclosure of aliens necessarily change anything from the perspective of the Abrahamic religions?
The Argument For Making Trump King - Preston Parra
In this episode, young MAGA stud Preston Parra joins me to discuss his political views and make the case for making Trump the first King of a Christian America. Topics discussed: What does it mean to be MAGA? Is extreme political rhetoric necessary to restore order to our society? Is House Speaker Mike Johnson a true MAGA guy? Is there a double standard with how we discuss race in America? Is there actually a culture war in America or is it manufactured by the elites? What would "a return to Christianity" look like?
Kimika | Searching for Political Identity #122
Kimika from X joined me to discuss: What got me searching for political identity? What role did Covid-19 play in causing me to question everything? Was Trump a good president? Would society tolerate another round of lockdowns? What impact did the Democratic Party choosing Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders in 2016 have on the current political landscape? Why does it seem like the we are all operating from different moral frameworks today?
Willie J. Montague | Searching for Political Identity #121
Willie J. Montague is a father, mentor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, the founder of HouseofTimothy.org, and the president of the Central Florida Young Republicans. He joined me to talk about: Why this is a dangerous time in America The importance of family Whether there is one Truth The role technology plays in our cultural decay How can we get back on track?
The Liberty Solution - Derek Wills
Derek Wills, author of the book The Liberty Solution joins me to make the case for anarchy. What is the difference between natural rights and state-given rights? Is taxation theft? How would justice work in a society without a government?
119. Michael Dean - A Space Age Utopia is Possible
Presidential candidate Michael Dean joins me to lay out the most forward-looking set of policy proposals you will ever hear. Can we really get to a "space age" utopian civilization within 15 years if we embrace Michael's plan? Do the elites love when the people are distracted by fear driven partisan politics?
118. How to Thrive on X - Heidi Briones
Heidi Briones is a thriving content creator and business owner who has always had an interest in politics. We discussed what makes her an effective writer, and talked a bit about her libertarian leanings.
117. Juan Dominguez is Running for Senate
Juan Dominguez has a storied military and business career, and now he's running for United States Senate as a Democrat in the great state of Maryland. We talked about leadership lessons, and the arguments for progressive economic policies, particularly a wealth tax.
Cody | Searching for Political Identity #116
Good friend from Twitter, Cody, tells me a story about evil bloodlines, hidden knowledge, Saturn worship, and more. Is this story true? I need a minute.
115. Interview with the Director of the Free State Documentary
I was honored to speak with the director of "FREE STATE" a documentary exploring the life of residents in New Hampshire, the "Live Free or Die" state.
114. My identity as a Jew
I share some thoughts on what it means to be Jewish, and the current events in Gaza.
113. Nick Fuentes, the people I work with, and the second GOP debate
In under 15 minutes!
112. Why I am supporting Vivek
In this solo episode I recap where I'm at in my search for political identity. I also tell you which candidate currently has my support and why.
111: TOM LEUNG - Nerds for Humanity
Tom Leung from Nerds for Humanity joined me to discuss -- the inspiration behind the Nerds for Humanity YouTube channel -- reasons America is so divided -- thoughts on Vivek -- thoughts on Biden -- thoughts on Trump -- priorities of The Forward Party
110. Joe Exotic Is Innocent?
Joe Exotic's power of attorney joined me to explain the uphill battle Joe is fighting to clear his name and regain his freedom. Is there a connection between Joe’s plight and the Trump situation? Is criminal justice reform something I want to pursue further?
109. HERBY KAY: The 1964 Plan
Friend of the show Herby Kay joins me to discuss his new project The 1964 Plan.
108. JAKE CHANSLEY - Angels and Demons
The man known as "The Qanon Shaman" was kind enough to sit down with me and explain his view on aliens and UAPs.
107. MIKE TER MAAT, AARON DAY, HERBY KAY and MICHAEL ROBISON on behalf of JOE EXOTIC - Presidential Debate
Joe Exotic (represented by Michael Robison), Mike ter Maat, Aaron Day, and Herby Kay talk candidly about liberty culture, the US economy, and foreign policy.
106. MICHAEL DEAN - The Most Ambitious Presidential Platform Imaginable
Independent presidential candidate Michael Dean joins me to discuss his campaign platform, which revolves around the revolutionary idea of dropping all the labels and moving at the pinnacle of our capabilities.
105. TOMMY BROWN - The Next Mayor of Salem, Washington County, Indiana?
My guest this week was Libertarian candidate for Mayor of Salem in Washington County, Indiana, Tommy Brown. He is also the vice-chairman of the Washington County Libertarian Party. I hope you enjoy our conversation about libertarian politics and other random issues like Israel, CBDC/crypto, and poverty.
104. MIKE TER MAAT - A Libertarian Presidential Candidate
In this episode, I was joined by libertarian presidential candidate Mike ter Maat. I learned a lot and really enjoyed the conversation. Visit www.miketermaat.com if you like what you hear. Topics covered: Austrian economics Ending the federal reserve Abortion Police reform Gun control Mental health The dangers of black markets
103. BRITTANY KOSIN - A Nurse's Journey in Politics and Healthcare
On this episode of Searching for Political Identity, Brian welcomes Brittany Kosin, who is running for township supervisor of Warwick Township, Pennsylvania. Kosin talks about the underrepresented people in the district and her aim to give them a voice. She also shares her experience of running for state representative last year and her takeaways from it. The discussion also touches upon Kosin's background as a volunteer firefighter and registered nurse. Check out her campaign website www.votebrittanykosin.com
102. W. DAVID LILLIE - The Divine Nature of G-d
Join us on this episode of the podcast as we discuss the importance of purpose in life and how it relates to Christianity. Our guest shares his own experience of searching for meaning and finding it in the Christian faith. We also explore the idea of God caring about individuals and how that sets Christianity apart from other religions.
101. AARON DAY - The Final Countdown
Aaron Day discusses CBDCs, Crypto, AI, Consciousness, and Running for President
100. JOE EXOTIC - From Tiger King to Prisoner-Candidate
What better way to celebrate 100 episodes of this podcast than by interviewing The Tiger King from federal prison? After all, he is running for President. You might want to buckle up.
99. The Future of Money: From Fiat Currency to the Quantum Financial System
On the latest episode of my podcast, Cody from Twitter guides me through a discussion on the failings of fiat currency, the future of money, and global politics. He explains how China is positioning itself to become the dominant force in the world and how our shift to green energy may be assisting them.
98. BARBARA ANN MOJICA - Little Miss HISTORY
Author, educator, and historian Barbara Ann Mojica joins me to discuss the status of education in America. We also talked about her amazing children's history book series called "Little Miss HISTORY Travels To..."
97. CONNOR BOYACK - Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students
In this episode, prolific Libertarian difference-maker Connor Boyack returns to the show to talk about his new book, "Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students." Tune in to hear the Libertarian vision for education in America.
96. Altered-State: Scratching The Surface on Libertarianism and Anarcho-Capitalism
In this episode, Brian is joined by Twitter user @DeathXmd who is a libertarian/anarcho-capitalist. They shot the breeze about standard topics of interest to libertarians, and set the stage for a deeper conversation to come.
95. Donald Trump's Indictment
Donald Trump has been indicted. Here are my thoughts.
94. Meeting Governor Newsom at a gay bar
Did Brian meet Governor Newsom today? Does he have any funny stories to tell about meeting him? Does Brian support the LGBTQ+ community? Listen to find out!
93. Reasons we're divided
Brian takes a break from the guest interviews and catches up with the audience in a sorely needed solo episode. Topics include: Critical Race Theory George Floyd summer of violence January 6, 2021 Progressives vs. Conservatives Role of Government Understanding each other better
92. GREGG GOLDFARB - Climate Activism & Being a Lawyer
Gregg Goldfarb is an attorney and activist that has been diligently representing injured clients for over 25 years. He has helped thousands of clients in complicated litigation receive millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries. His extensive experience includes whistleblower litigation, mass tort claims, accidents, PIP insurance claims, and civil rights claims. A valued member of his community, Gregg has been advocating for the disabled community for 15 years, serving as past President of the South Florida Center for Independent Living, and starting an environmental non-profit called Clean Miami River. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, Gregg has worked on over 5000 legal cases in state and federal court. Gregg also hosts the Cut to the Chase Podcast, which has nearly 100 episodes where he interviews the best lawyers in the country and on some of the biggest cases, and experts on topics ranging from the universe, energy, cryptocurrency, insurance and even movies.
91. ARIA STONE - Ted Kaczynski's Political Arguments
Aria Stone is an honors student graduating from UC Berkeley this year with two degrees - philosophy and rhetoric.
90. Herby Kay: Big Announcement
Friend of the show Herby Kay makes a major announcement.
89. Dale Hutchinson: The Constitutionally Conservative Retired Substance Abuse Counselor
Dale Hutchinson and I had a free flowing and wide ranging conversation about politics. Check out Dale's podcast "Coffee Time Again" here. Keywords: Mental Health Constitutional Conservatism Guns Social Security
88. Jason Klietz: The Case for Libertarianism
Did I just become a libertarian? In this episode, I chatted with a new Twitter acquaintance. His name be Jason Klietz and his political ideology be libertarianism. I did not expect Jason to be so brilliant. We covered 1A, 2A, the Russian/Ukraine war, and more. I am grateful to Jason for his time, knowledge, and clarity.
87. Daniel Tarade: The Horrors of Capitalism
Daniel Tarade is a revolutionary socialist and the host of The Red Review podcast. In this episode, he joined me to discuss: What is Marxism? What concerns do conservatives have about Marxism? Is Capitalism an authoritarian system? What would a Socialist future look like? What is the connection between pandemics and climate change?
86. KARLYN BORYSENKO: Actively Unwoke
In this episode, Karlyn Borysenko joins me to discuss: The dangers of being "woke." Is Critical Race Theory really being taught to children across the USA? How to best fight back against the Woke Mob. Is the connection between CRT and Marxism real or embellished? I highly recommend you check out these links: Her Twitter AActively Unwoke Schools Exposed
85. Josh Lewis: Religion’s Role in Politics
In part 2 of my conversation with conservative blogger/podcaster Josh Lewis, we shift gears from talking about conservatism to religion. It was a powerful conversation about the soul, the afterlife, and the conflict (if any) between religion and science. One question that came up pertaining to politics is whether a non virtuous society can truly be free. Super grateful to Josh for joining me. Be sure to listen to his podcast, Saving Elephants.
84. Josh Lewis: Defining Conservativism
In part 1 of my conversation with conservative podcaster and blogger Josh Lewis, we focused on one main question: what is conservatism?
83. Andrew Tate, Masculinity, & The Culture War
In this solo episode, Brian declares his new mission for this podcast and talks about Andrew Tate, masculinity, and the culture war.
82. ETHAN CHORIN - BENGHAZI! A New History of the Fiasco that Pushed America and its World to the Brink
Author Ethan Chorin joins me to discuss his new book about the attack on US government facilities in Benghazi, in 2012. Whose narrative about the situation is correct, republicans or democrats? Was the attack a major inflection point in US politics, or was it just another sad event destined to be forgotten?
81. Amani Wells-Onyioha: Why Fight To Help Progressive Democrats?
Amani Wells-Onyioha is the Operations Director for the democratic campaigning organization, Sole Strategies. She leads a team of political experts in building grassroots campaigns across the United States. She joins Brian for a conversation about democratic campaigns and politics in general.
80. Angela Brigman: A Trans Perspective Part 2
In this episode, Brian hears more of Angela's story and perspective as an “elder” trans woman.
79. Brenden Kumarasamy: Master Your Speech
Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk. He was kind enough to give me some amazing tips on how to become a better speaker. Plus, I learned a little about his story and what motivates him to be so successful. Oh, and he also called out Elon Musk.
78. DR. WILLIE J. MONTAGUE - The Rise of Black Conservatism?
Dr. Willie J. Montague joins me to talk about how he came to be a leader in the conservative movement.
77. Angela Brigman: A Trans Perspective Part 1
Angela Brigman joins Brian for a "debate" about where to draw the lines in society, in regard to transgender folks.
76. CONNOR BOYACK - Freedom-Minded
Connor Boyack joins me to discuss how he grew into the successful author and activist that he is today. Be sure to check out his website and the Libertas Institute for more information on his great work!
75. Claire Campos-O'Neal: Go Behind The Ballot
Claire Campos-O'Neal joins me to discuss her run for office in Texas and the podcast that it inspired.
74. Spencer Bishins: Social Security Disability Revealed
Spencer Bishins has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Administrative Law Judges. After working for SSA for more than 10 years, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. www.bishinspublishing.com Facebook @bishinspublishing
73. Cody from Twitter: The Quantum Financial System, Aliens, and More
Let's find out how committed you are to this podcast. Brian interviews Cody from Twitter. Follow Cody @RaphaelTiriel
72. How do republicans look their kids in the eyes?
In this solo episode, Brian answers a few questions from Twitter.
71. E.H. Ivans: Is Trump good for America?
In this episode, Brian "debates" his friend Herbie about whether Trump is good for America.
70. Thomas Thurston: Becoming Christ
In this episode, Brian interviews author Thomas Thurston about his book, "Becoming Christ." Buy his book here.
69. Student loan cancellation, Dr. Fauci, Trump's legal woes, and more
This is a solo episode in which Brian talks about the stuff mentioned in the title of the episode. He also teases his next guest.
68. Laurie Nave: Chatting about American politics
In this episode, Brian chats about American politics with author Laurie Nave. Follow Laurie on Twitter @lurioosi and check out her books on Amazon!
67. Hillary Walsh: Bad hombres or bad immigration policy?
In this episode, award-winning immigration lawyer Hillary Walsh explains why it would be wise for The United States of America to change its immigration policies. Hillary Walsh is a former foster care and juvi-kid turned lawyer, Hillary Walsh helps immigrants live free in the United States. Outside of New Frontier, she is an adjunct law professor, mother of four, military wife, and an avid Phoenix Suns fan. In the past 10+ years of practicing immigration law, she’s represented clients before the U.S Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Nevada, the Ninth, Sixth, and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and immigration courts nationwide.Hillary believes that there is a solution for every problem, and she injects that relentlessness into her approach to immigration law. Additionally, Hillary is a mother of four, a military wife, a law professor, and an award-winning immigration lawyer. She has 10 years of experience winning appeals, hearings in Immigration Court, and has represented appeals in the U.S. Supreme court.
66. Updates on my dad/the purpose of this podcast
In this solo episode, Brian discusses why the last few days have been the hardest of his life. He also uses the opportunity to reconnect with the mission of this podcast.
65. The one sentence episode
What the hell is the point of a one sentence podcast episode? It just felt wrong to miss a week.
64. Knee-Jerk Reactions to Ron DeSantis
In this solo episode, Brian discusses the knee-jerk reactions from progressives about Florida Governor (and likely 2024 POTUS candidate) Ron DeSantis.
63. America burns while I study for the bar exam
In this quick solo episode, Brian discusses: Whether he is concerned about red states turning into Christo-Fascist Kingdoms How he feels on the abortion ruling Why he thinks people are leaving the Democratic Party despite the presence of Trump Does Brian think Trump should be arrested for his 2020 election lies?
62. Why I’m not a republican
In this solo episode, Brian discusses: The main issue that prevents him from becoming a republican His plans to improve this podcast once he's passed the bar exam Some thoughts on Donald Trump
60. Rory Wettstein: A Marine's Take On Gun Laws
In this episode, Brian discovers US Marine Rory Wettstein's life story, his opinion on gun reform, and his politics in general.
59. The Dark Side of American Exceptionalism: Reflecting on The Uvalde Massacre
In this solo episode, Brian reflects on the tragedy at the Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Brian discusses the political environment after these kinds of tragedies and makes one gun-reform suggestion as a starting-point for broader reforms to address this sickness that plagues America. May those poor souls who lost their lives Rest In Peace, and may their families and loved ones somehow find peace.
Meet Isaac Saul, Founder of Tangle Newsletter
In this episode, Isaac Saul joins me to discuss Tangle, his political newsletter with over 30,000 paid subscribers, the Buffalo shooting, and more.
57. 2,000 Mules Review
In this episode, I review the documentary 2,000 Mules and address whether I feel I have been disingenuous with my presentation of Critical Race Theory.
56. Dr. Ella Bridges: Anti Racism For All
In this episode, Dr. Ella Bridges and I discuss whether principles of anti racism can and should apply to white people.
55. Scott Bell: Seeing The Oligarchy
In this episode, my good friend from Twitter Scott Bell and I discuss: Are we going to war to save a collapsing financial system? Does money control our politics? Are we, in North America, actually free? Is Justin Trudeau a tyrant? How informed is the average voter? Is there any meaningful difference between democrats and republicans? Is Marjorie Taylor Greene just a distraction? Is America an oligarchy?
54. Brian Rebrands His Podcast, Talks About Elon Musk Buying Twitter, And Goes Shooting For The First Time -- All In One Week
In this bonus episode, I talk about: Why I rebranded this podcast from Searching for Political Identity to Woke Politics How I feel about Elon Musk buying Twitter What was it like going shooting for the first time?
53. E.H. Ivans: Antipolitism Part 2 of 2
In this episode, my friend E.H. Ivans returns to make his case for Antipolitism. We had such a good time talking and arguing about American politics that we went on for nearly three hours -- which means I had to post this episode in two parts in order to not sacrifice audio quality. Enjoy! If you want to donate to E.H.'s movement, click here.
52. E.H. Ivans: Antipolitism Part 1 of 2
In this episode, my friend E.H. Ivans returns to make his case for Antipolitism. We had such a good time talking and arguing about American politics that we went on for nearly three hours -- which means I had to post this episode in two parts in order to not sacrifice audio quality. Enjoy! If you want to donate to E.H's movement, click here.
51. Are Republicans Really Fascists?
In this episode, I ask: Are Republicans really fascists? Which political party today is the party of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream? Orwell’s nightmare? What is Critical Race Theory again? Which party believes more in individualism? What's a microagression -- and should I care? Do some students in my Discrimination & Diversity class hate white people?
50. Why Conservatives Fear Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
In this episode, I discuss: The new Red Hot Chili Peppers album. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Mitt Romney. What’s my voting record in presidential elections? Analyzing Biden and Trump from a purely political perspective. Did someone do cocaine at Mar-a-Lago last night? Why did some republicans vote against KBJ? What’s the difference between The Logical Method and The Policy Method? What is Critical Race Theory? What does Critical Race Theory have to do with The Supreme Court? Is there such a thing as “black values?”
49. E.H. Ivans: How We Screwed Up In Ukraine And On Inflation
In this episode, my friend E.H. Ivans joins me once again. This time, we discuss: The war in Ukraine. The real cause of inflation. Why having a Taoist POTUS would be a good thing. What is "A Radical Reset?" How bad are things going to get? What is the solution to America's political problems? Which senator strikes Herbie as the "most likely to be the next autocrat?"
48. The Ketanji Brown Jackson Hearings
In this episode, I discuss: Will Smith just slapped the hell out of Chris Rock. In what ways did Senators Ted Cruz and Cory Booker differ in the way they used their opportunity to question Judge Brown Jackson?
47. Our Raging Culture War
Another solo episode. In this one, I discuss: Do I think the culture war is real or manufactured? Why I support the LGBTQ community. What is the Victory Fund? Who do I think will be good POTUS candidates in 2024? What is one thing The Far Right and The Far Left have in common?
46. Our Burning World
In this solo episode, I talk about: I think I have COVID The dreaded bar exam The amazing fact that I have a girlfriend My dad's bout with cancer How much I love South Park My friends are having kids My Twitter experience The Russian invasion of Ukraine Living in the age of misinformation Is it fair to question whether Russia would have invaded Ukraine if Trump was president? Christofascism is a thing
45. Heidi Briones: Vaginas, UBI, Web3, and More
Heidi Briones is a social media savvy older millennial who recently ran for public office in Oregon. In this episode, we discuss: The normalization of vaginas. What is an NFT? What did Heidi learn from her run at public office? Does Heidi have a clear-cut political identity of her own? Does Heidi support universal basic income? How well does Heidi know Andrew Yang? What is Web3? What is a DAO? Would America be better off if our laws were created by a computer program?
44. Damien Jarrett: Walking Away From The Democrats
Damien Jarrett is the Advocacy Director of the #WalkAway Campaign PAC (#WACPAC). His Twitter bio sums him up well: I chose to #WalkAway from the radical leftist Democrat Party. Former liberal turned conservative. Immigrant. In this episode we discuss: How did a British guy who was a democrat become a republican? Was Trump right about the "Russian Witch-hunt?" Did Mike Pence do the right thing on January 6, 2022? Does Damien think we are on the brink of Civil War? What are the top 5 policy initiatives of the #WalkAway movement? What is Damien's position on Gay Marriage? What is Damien's position on The Second Amendment? How did Damien become friends with Brandon Straka? What has been going on with Brandon Straka?
43. E.H. Ivans: The Cause and Solution To Crime
E.H. Ivans is the founder of a movement called Antipolitism. You can also check out his books The Grand Master and The Terrarium here. In this episode, we discuss: Why should we listen to E.H. Ivan's opinion on crime in America? What does E.H. have to say about the differences between Christianity and Judaism? What does E.H. think is the root cause of crime? What is E.H.'s three-step solution to crime?
42. Cassidy West: Red Tape Rebel
Cassidy West is a regulatory expert, writer, public program & nonprofit analyst, social justice & mental health advocate, serial entrepreneur, science nerd, and rabble-rouser. In this episode, we discuss: Why is it a mistake for a concerned citizen to focus all their energy on voting rights? How does the federal regulatory process work? What do baby turtles have to do with all of this? Why does Cassidy say there is an "extreme lack of science" in public health policy? What changes is Joe Biden trying to make to the regulatory process? What issues are important to Cassidy?
41. Angela McArdle: Running To Be The Chair Of The National Libertarian Party
Angela McArdle is running for Chair of the national Libertarian Party in 2022. Visit her website for all sorts of terrific information. In this episode, we discuss: Why is Angela fighting the Los Angeles' vaccine mandate? What exactly do libertarians believe? What is the main difference between Libertarians and Republicans? Is there anything that a left-leaning progressive would find attractive about Libertarianism? What are the biggest problems in the Libertarian party?
40. Why I Said Telegraphing The Nomination of A Black Woman to SCOTUS Was A Mistake
In this episode, I discuss: Why I said telegraphing the nomination of a black woman to SCOTUS was a mistake Are most Americans relatively well-informed about slavery and Jim Crow? Do we have a race problem in America today?
39. Thomas J. Main: The Rise of Illiberalism
Professor/author Thomas J. Main joins me to talk about his new book, "The Rise of Illiberalism." Please follow Thomas on Twitter @ThomasJMain and purchase his book. It is worthwhile to do both. In this episode, we discuss: What exactly is a "liberal democracy?" Is the "alt-right" a threat to the American way of life? What are some of the tactics employed by the "alt right?" Is Critical Race Theory an illiberal concept?
38. E.H. Ivans: A Radical Reset
E.H. Ivans is the founder of a movement called Antipolitism. In this episode, E.H. and I talk about damn near everything in the world of politics. He has no shortage of well-thought out opinions and ideas. You are not going to want to miss this episode. Check out his website and if you are so moved, subscribe to his podcast called The Radical Reset.
37. Jeremy Kohwles: Running for Office in Texas
In this episode, Jeremy Kohwles and I discuss: How did Jeremy lose the bottom part of his left leg? Why is Jeremy running to represent Texas’ 24th Senate district? What does Jeremy think of "universal healthcare?" Aside from healthcare, what other issues is Jeremy prioritizing on the campaign trail? We discuss a variety of issues and Jeremy tells me where he stands. What does Jeremy think we should do about the filibuster? Is Jeremy "pro-democracy?" If no good people participate, what good is a good system?
36. Justin O'Donnell: The Relationship Between Anarchy and Liberty
In this episode, anarchist Justin O'Donnell and I discuss: What it means to be an anarchist. What it means to be a libertarian. Justin calls himself an extremist, should we be concerned? Who are Justin's political influences? Do Justin and I see eye-to-eye on January 6, 2021? Why did Justin recently get banned from YouTube? Where does Justin rank Donald Trump and Joe Biden in terms of the all time great Presidents? Make sure to check out Justin's podcast, "O'Donnell for Liberty" here.
35. Julia Fusco-Luberoff: Being the Change
In this episode, Julia and I discuss: What is Vote in our Out? Why did Julia and her partner start Vote in our Out? Why are Americans so divided today? Is truth out of reach? Is VIVO basically like Yelp for politicians and media outlets? Why is it important to focus on issues rather than people? How can we bring people together? Was Donald Trump right about the news?
34. Scott Bell: Crystal Meth, Christmas, and Learning From Mistakes
In this episode, Twitter friend Scott Bell and I have a frank discussion about:What has been going on in Scott's life since he and I last spoke on this podcast two months ago?What does injecting crystal meth feel like?What was it like getting electroshock therapy forty years ago?Why do smart people use drugs?What can you learn from "low points?”Is there a benefit to being frail, vulnerable, and honest?How do we get past "the veil" and reach a deeper level of connection in our relationships?How important is money?
33. Am I A Libertarian?
In this episode I discuss:Why I don’t like the term “woke.”What's my case for Hilary Clinton in 2024?What does the original Matrix movie and Star Wars trilogy have to do with Critical Race Theory?Am I a libertarian?
32. Spider-Man: No Way Home & The Most Infamous Supreme Court Case of All Time
In this episode I discuss:SPOILER ALERT - what does the new Spider-Man movie have to do with Critical Race Theory?Why is Dred Scott v. Sanford an infamous case?Why is Brown v. Board of Education a famous case?White privilegeSystemic racismNeutral laws with racist effects?
31. Scratching the Surface of Executive Privilege and Fairness in “Broadcasting”
In this episode I discuss:What am I going to do with my life?I also answer the following four questions posed by a Twitter follower:Bill and Hillary Clinton and officials, honored subpoenas when accused of less significant charges than obstructing an election and planning and inciting an attack on our Capitol. Why are we allowing the constant blocking of information from Trump and his cohorts?How can we legitimately shut down Fox or at least include them in a reinstatement of the FCC Fairness Doctrine?Shouldn’t Truth In Advertising Laws include politics? The "advertised product" we purchase can prove more deadly, than any pharmaceutical.Do the people own/control the radio-waves that bombard us every nano second of our lives?
30. Immature, Stupid, and Dangerous: On Lauren Boebert and 1/6 Rioters
In this episode I discuss:Radiohead songsLauren Boebert comments about Ilhan OmarWhat is my favorite Teddy Roosevelt quote?Funny story from my Jurisprudence final examWhat do I think about the people that participated in January 6, 2021?
29. Structures of Judicial Decision Making from Legal Formalism to Critical Theory by Roy L. Brooks
In this episode I coverWhat does it mean to say Justice requires the proper mix of law and equity?Let me tell you about my friend @TheOGPianoGeekWhat do Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have to do with equity?What’s at stake in the battle between traditional judicial process and critical process?What branch of government best expresses the will of the people?Is legal formalism purely logical and devoid of judicial “policy making?Has Congress failed people of color and other traditionally marginalized groups?What is the difference between Critical Race Theory and Critical Process?Why do I liken the asymmetrical model of critical process to a poker chip?
28. Thanksgiving Bonus Episode: A Full Stuffing of Critical Race Theory
In this bonus episode I cover:What's going on in my life right now?What am I grateful for?What is Critical Race Theory?
27. Tragedy in Waukesha, Kyle Rittenhouse, and City of Atlanta v. Rolfe
In this episode I cover:What happened in Waukesha?What again is Critical Race Theory?Was “race” a factor in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial?What happened in the case of City of Atlanta v. Rolfe?How do we fix the problem that exists between the police and the black community?
26. Steve Bannon, The Star Chamber, and Critical Race Theory
In this episode I cover:What it was like receiving fan mail from a 12 year old.My thoughts on the movie Fight Club.My thoughts on the American flag.My thoughts on the Steve Bannon situationWhat was the Star Chamber?What is Critical Race Theory?
25. Dual America: Inside The Mind Of A Trump Supporter and A Critical Race Theorist
In this episode I cover:How was my workout today?What do I think about the Alec Baldwin and Aaron Rodgers situations?What are my thoughts on 1/6/2021?Are all Trump supporters the same?What motivates Trump supporters?What does Critical Race Theory have to do with all of this?
24. Be A Renegade
In this solo episode I cover:Where do I currently stand on my search for political identity?How did meeting a strength coach at 16 years old change my life?
23. Scott Bell: The Root of Our Problems
A wide ranging and free-flowing conversation about American politics, law, and how money controls all. In this episode we cover:What is the real big lie in America?Why being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes is still the most important character trait.What did Richard Nixon do that profoundly impacted our society?Tracing the timeline of the corporate oligarchy.What do I think it means to “lean left” versus “leaning right?” Is Donald Trump a grifter? Hint: yesWhy do I say (and does Scott agree) that Trump is an ironic figure?Is Trump just a symptom of the disease?What are the ultimate implications of globalization?Is consumerism to blame? What does being homeless teach you about capitalism?How did Scott become an expert in violence?How did Scott overcome addictions to alcohol and hard drugs?Can we learn something from Portugal about how to deal with drug culture?What happens when Scott flips the script and starts asking me questions?Why it’s important to be able sit down and have a rational conversation with anyone. Am I following in the footsteps of Joe Rogan?
22. Random Nuggets From Jurisprudence Class
Another stream of conscious solo episode. In this episode I cover:Taking stock of where I’m at in law school.What is jurisprudence?What is originalism?What is legal formalism?Why is Lochner v. New York so universally reviled by legal scholars?Am I starting to soften my stance on Critical Race Theory?
21. Money, Vacation, and The Incentives Debate
In this short stream of consciousness solo episode - Brian shares some more insight as to what prompted him to Search for Political Identity.Being on vacation (and having decided not to bring my laptop), I was not able to edit. So, enjoy the mouth clicks!
20. Jesse Peak: The Alien Episode
Jesse Peak is a MUFON certified Field Investigator in PA, UFO Researcher, Ex-Army National Guard , Eagle Scout, and HOST of a podcast called UFO Encounters World-Wide.His website is: https://ufoencountersworldwide.wordpress.com"I can assure you that, given they exist, these flying saucers are made by no power on this Earth.”— President Harry S. Truman,4 April 1950, at a press conference.In this episode we cover:Are aliens real?Are they here?Jesse gives Brian a clear explanation of the three most important UAP (formerly known as UFOs) sightings.What was the contents of the report Congress provided to the American people on June 25, 2021? If UAP are real, why don't we have any good pictures of them?Is there a connection between UAP and nuclear sites?Did President Eisenhower really have a secret meeting with aliens?What are the three commonly reported types of aliens? Is there a secret base in Alaska?Why are most photos of UAP blurry?
19. What is Critical Race Theory?
In this episode:What is Critical Race Theory?What is my reaction to it?
18. Isay Pop's Experience
Brian interviews new Twitter friend Isay Pop.In this episode we cover:Who is Isay Pop?Why is Isay in a good position to talk about race relations in America?What happened to Isay the night of the Rodney King beating?What can we learn from Isay's experiences with the police?Why does Isay say that the MAGA crowd is being oppressed and dehumanized?Is Isay a conservative or a liberal?What does Isay think about religion?What form of government would a “genuine Christian” support?What does Isay think about Trump?Is Isay against wealth accumulation?Does Isay want reparations for people of color?Isay describes a religious vision he had.What is Isay’s “personal conspiracy theory?”
17. America Today: From September 11th, 2001 to COVID-19
In this episode I cover:What is my favorite movie line of all time?Am I going to do an episode on Critical Race Theory?What’s my sales pitch for why you should listen to this podcast?What’s it like to rewatch American History X today?Why do I stick up for Trump supporters?Is it racist to assume people of color can’t be Trump supporters?Do I think aliens are here?
16. Life, Death, and Liberty
In this episode I cover:What are the legal foundations for the right to have an abortion?Do they also apply to being anti-vaccine?Is the perfect judge a mere enforcer of logic?Am I pro-choice?Do I support vaccine mandates?
15. Brian Rambles for 30 Minutes
In this episode I cover:A nice review I got on Apple Podcasts.A uninteresting experience I had with a homeless man this week.What happened when I defended an Andrew Jackson quote in law school this week?What do I think about Trump supporters?Can you separate the message from the messenger?How is my foray into Twitter going?
14. Bart Gellman: Dark Mirror
3x Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Bart Gellman joins me for a discussion about a variety of topics pertaining to American law and politics. Learn more about Bart here. In this episode we cover: Why did Snowden do it? Why did Snowden choose Bart Gellman? How 9/11 changed everything. Do we want to live in a world like the movie Minority Report? Does Bart agree with Biden on Afghanistan? What was the Golden Opportunity that Obama passed up? How does Bart feel about the term “deep state?” Was Trump treated unfairly by the Intelligence Community? How does Bart answer when I ask, “is it as simple as Republicans are bad and Democrats are good?” What drives Bart Gellman to work so hard?
13. Kabul Falls
Brian persists through a cold.In this episode we cover:The unfolding situation in AfghanistanMemories from September 11th, 2001Teasing next week's big guestThoughts on how this podcast is coming along so far.
12. Chase Geiser and Justin O’Donnell: Anarchy, Ayn Rand, & Everything in-Between
Chase Geiser, host of One American Podcast and former Senate candidate Justin O’Donnell (also known as “Twitter’s favorite extremist” join Brian for a lively and wide-ranging conversation.Disclaimer: This is an edgy episode. There is a point in this conversation where one of my guests makes some extremely inflammatory comments. I struggled with whether it was appropriate to leave the comments in. I decided to leave them in. My rational is that given the context of the conversation, I do not believe this guest was truly calling for violence. Each listener will be the judge. I do not condone violence. Violence is never the answer.With that out of the way, let me say - I think you are going to enjoy this episode. I learned a lot from these two and had a great time chopping it up with them.In this episode we cover: What was Ayn Rand’s philosophy?Was Ayn Rand a terrible writer?Who was Terry Goodkind?Where was Justin on January 6th, 2021?Is that an AR-15 in your hands, Chase?Holy moly, Justin was in the army?How did Justin get his extreme views?Dude - Justin was in charge of security at the Boston Marathon when it was bombed in 2013? What was the one piece of federal legislation pertaining to Guns that President Obama signed?What do Chase and Justin think about President Trump?Who did Brian vote for?How did Chase get Brandi Love on his podcast?Why does anyone need an AR-15?Is nuclear power the way to go?Was the invention of nuclear weapons an accident of history?Do Aliens exist?Was The Force Awakens a good movie?Who do Chase and Justin think is the best President of all time.Why don’t these guys like Joe Biden?What is the difference between a libertarian and an anarchist?What would a “post-State” society look like, according to Justin?What are Justin and Chase’s top two things that they think are the biggest problems in society today?What is the origin of the term “capitalism?”What is the anarchist take on Immigration?
11. Michael Pitter: A PHD Student and a Law Student Chat about America
Michael is on the cusp of getting his PHD in immunology. He is Brian's friend from middle and high school. The two friends reconnect to discuss politics.Topics include: Working class perspectiveDoes our two-party system do more harm than good?Is it really as simple as “republicans are bad” and “democrats are good?”Comparing America to Western EuropeVoting rightsIs it fair to use the phrase “Jim Crow 2.0?”The hard reality of structural racism
10. Theo Johnson: True Liberalism
This week I am joined by Theo Johnson to talk about his 2014 paper called "True Liberalism" and why he walked away from the Democratic party.In this episode we cover:Why Theo thinks True Liberalism is a combination of the ideas of three men: (1) John Stuart Mill, (2) John Locke, and (3) Adam Smith.Why the marketplace of ideas is SO important? Hint…ask Galileo and Jesus Christ.Why Theo thinks Socialism is bad and would never work in America.What is the secret sauce to a successful economy?What Theo thinks of the "smashing capitalism" meme.What did Theo's wife tell him about her experience working on a commune in Cuba?What is the "the soft coercion" of the totalitarian state?"Why the value of personal responsibility must never be abandoned.Why it’s important to reject the victim mentality.
9. Do We Live In Facebook or America?
In a rather chilling experience, Brian woke up Friday morning to discover he had been de-platformed. No more Facebook or Instagram page to promote his new podcast. No more Facebook profile to see how Grandma is doing.Brian followed all the rules but has still been deleted from cyberspace.Was it really that one post about China...?Brian talks about this personal experience with being censored.He also discusses the legal concepts involved in Trump's lawsuit against Big Tech.
8. Richard (RJ) Eskow: It Starts with Soul
Richard (RJ) Eskow is one of America’s leading progressive/left journalists. He hosts The Zero Hour, a radio and TV program. Richard served as a chief writer and editor to Bernie Sanders during the 2016 campaign. He has been a Fortune 500 healthcare executive, an activist, an economic consultant in more than 20 countries, a songwriter and a musician.Check out and his work at the links directly below. If you happen to be a progressive, you'll definitely want to subscribe to his show.https://thisisthezerohour.comhttps://www.rjeskow.comIn this episode we cover:How figuring out "where you stand" politically is a lot like figuring out what kind of music you likeHow much does "hating to be lied to" motivate RJ's work?What are the common assumptions people make when judging other people from a political perspective - and should we question those assumptions?How does RJ respond to the viewpoints of The Federalist Society?What is the current form of government in America?What a concrete progressive vision looks likeWhy politics is the art of convincing those who do not agree with youWhy you need to be fearless How RJ views the current political landscape in America (hint: Hilary and Bill Clinton are conservatives)What it really means to be a radicalWhat metaphor should we use to describe the work that needs to be done in America? Do we need a full interior home renovation, a simple room addition, or a full scale demolition?
7. The Uber to Pakistan
In this solo episode I reflect on an insane conversation I had with an Uber driver. I also ask Trump supporters to lend me their ears.
6. My Response to Critical Fan Feedback
The critics are piling up but I won't go down that easy. In this solo episode I address some of the early criticisms the show has received. Long story short…I ain’t going nowhere.
5. MJ Giasullo: The Episode that May Get Us Fired
MJ and I have a frank discussion about a range of topics
4. MJ Giasullo: Unmasked
MJ returns and does not hold backIn this episode we cover:MJ doesn't want to wear a mask in his Uber tonight (but he will)What is the difference between classic conservatism and modern Trumpism?What is the difference between stacking vs. packing the courts?Why does MJ think the filibuster is a good thing?Why does MJ think President Biden is not living up to his promise to restore the soul of the nation?Is the distrust inherent in today's politics something that can be overcome?
3. MJ Giasullo: Cancel This
Brian and MJ talk about cancel culture, deplatforming, and more.In this episode we cover: How we went from "A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace" to modern day censorshipThe pros and cons of allowing Big Tech to decide what information is on the table for consumption on their platformsThe origin story of Section 230, otherwise known as "the 26 words that created the internet"Does Section 230 enable Congress to censor people through the use of private companies even though Congress would not be allowed conduct such censorship (because of the 1st Amendment) itself?How to figure out what is “true” on the internetWhat happened to Parlr?The internet creates echo chambers - what should we do about itUnequal standard of free speech on the set of The Mandalorian?
2. Deep into The Constitution and Political History with Kam Wright
Brian tries to keep up with Kam Wright as they take a deep dive into political history, the Constitution, and current trends In this episode we cover: The real source of American freedom (hint...it's not the Bill of Rights). The reason many hesitate to embrace "politics by litigation" - the practice of granting nine judges in black robes the power to define/create new rights. History of the prohibition of alcohol in America. Brief history of the Progressive Era. Lochner v. New York. A brief explanation of Substantive Due Process and one of the most famous dissents in all of constitutional law. The New Deal, the Commerce Clause, the famous FDR threat to pack the Court, and the rise of the Bureaucracy. Why it matters so much more today who wins the Presidency than it used to. Gundy v. United States. A brief history of positive rights. The real danger of substantive due process. Is there anything wrong with changing the rules to the game if you're not winning? Why Kam thinks some NOT ALL progressive proposals will run into a "brick wall" when they get to the Constitution. A brief summary of modern political history. The creation of the Corporation and how it impacted American culture. A brief history of property rights. The REAL story behind the tale of Robin Hood. What the Founders thought was the proper role of government. Is Senator Elizabeth Warren's "wealth tax" constitutional? Briefly touching upon Critical Race Theory. Many people are searching for political identity.
1. Intro
Brian introduces the show and tells you what it's going to be about.