The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustai ...
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At Podcasting and Platforms, we help you turn your passions into podcasts that build relationships. We tackle three problems on the show: 1. The struggle to get to episode one 2. How to get past the 9-month slump once you've started. 3. The overthinking and loneliness of content creation. We solve it by exploring the tools, techniques, and strategies you need to craft compelling shows that create meaningful culture around your niche by changing the metric of podcasting success from downloads ...
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We've all seen movies that claim to be 'based on a true story', but have you ever wondered how accurate they are? That's what we'll find out as we compare Hollywood with history.
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G-Splash: Pop Culture Podcast
Bradlee Baxter & Chris "Bucky" Watts, Chris "Bucky" Watts, Bradlee Baxter
G-Splash is the dopest podcast on Earth... We talk comic books, movies, tech, theme parks, wizardry, gadgets, art, tv shows, all things pop culture.
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The promise of a conservative Gen Z, cultural chaos, and the centralization of power in the executive branch
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1:28:38Join Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold for an unfiltered conversation exploring everything from tech “enshittification” and the work-from-home debate to the dangers of centralized government power. The trio examines how political and cultural tension mirror the post-COVID era, why Gen Z’s values echo past generations, and what the “success …
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Who cares about political hypocrisy? Plus, The East Wing, Venezuelan Boats, and No Kings on WJOB
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34:43Chris Spangle is interviewed by Chuck Pullen and Bob Starkey on "The Fall of Chuck And Bob" on WJOB 1230 AM for an in-depth discussion about libertarian views on Republicans and Democrats, the White House demolition, and the No Kings rallies. The conversation touches on hypocrisy in American politics, the role of power, and the increasing centraliz…
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Christian Nationalism, Free Expression, and the Future of Liberty
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1:32:38Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Reinhold reunite for a new episode of We Are Libertarians. The hosts reintroduce themselves and reflect on the history of the show before diving into today’s big issues. They discuss the speed of the news cycle, public trust in media, right- and left-wing biases, and why local journalism still matters. The conversati…
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Foundations of Liberty 003: Individualism vs. Collectivism
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55:17In 1633, Galileo Galilei was condemned by the Roman Inquisition for teaching that the Earth revolves around the Sun. His defiance became a symbol of individual conscience against powerful institutions. On this episode of The Chris Spangle Show, we explore the history of individualism versus collectivism — from Socrates to the Stoics, from Christian…
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Why the Charlie Kirk murder drove suburban America to church... And what to do if you're lukewarm
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43:37Chris Spangle reflects on the week following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the surprising impact on churches, and his own faith journey since September 11, 2001. He explores how tragedy shakes feelings of security, why people turn to church in uncertain times, and the role of parasocial relationships in amplifying grief. Spangle also shares practic…
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Civility Is Not Silence: How to Talk Politics with Courage with Project Civility's Jeff Worrell
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50:29Chris Spangle sits down with Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell to discuss Project Civility and why disagreement is not something to avoid but a path toward stronger communities. They explore how civility is not about silence or politeness but about creating the groundwork for meaningful conversations on politics, religion, and tough issues. Worrel…
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Donald Rumsfeld in the Movies with William Cooper
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59:26BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 375) — Donald Rumsfeld served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense twice in his career, including during the 9/11 attacks. Today, we'll learn how the movies "Vice", "W." bring a fictional portrayal of Rumsfeld. We'll also look into the accuracy of the documentary "The Unknown Known" which interviews Rumsfeld himself. G…
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Brad Miller on Cancer and Comedy Podcast, PodIndy, and How to Build Connection Through Podcasting
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25:22Brad Miller, founder of Pod Indy and host of the Cancer and Comedy podcast, shares his ACTS framework—Action, Connection, Thinking Strategically, and Serving with Love—for building meaningful podcasts and relationships with audiences. He discusses how therapeutic humor helps people cope with cancer, the importance of one-on-one listener connections…
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"Brick by brick": Building an ordered life through grit with Chris Spangle on Leading Adam
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1:25:35Hosts Adam Binkerd and Erika Crabtree open season three of Leading Adam with a deeply personal conversation with Chris Spangle—director of digital content at IBJ, former Bob & Tom digital lead, and longtime host of The Chris Spangle Show. Spangle shares his journey from early success in radio and podcasting to a season of loss, depression, and fait…
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Young Guns II with Josh from The Wild West Extravaganza
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1:27:15BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 374) — Today we'll rejoin Billy the Kid's outlaw gang as they continue their attempts to escape the law following the events in Young Guns (BOATS EP. 146). Was Brushy Bill Roberts a real person? Was he Billy the Kid? What other creative liberties did the filmmakers take in telling the true story of Billy the Kid? Wh…
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Foundations of Liberty 002: Understanding Natural Rights vs. Legal Rights
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32:38What are natural rights, and how do they differ from legal rights? In this episode of Foundations of Liberty on The Chris Spangle Show, Chris breaks down core Libertarian principles on rights, freedom, and government power. Learn about natural rights, legal rights, negative vs. positive rights, property rights, and why Libertarians argue that right…
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Why becoming American was “the best day of my life” for Agustina Vergara Cid
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57:31Agustina Vergara Cid, a former immigrant from Argentina and now a U.S. citizen, joins host Chris Spangle to share her powerful story of becoming American. She describes her July 3 naturalization ceremony, the emotional oath of allegiance, and why she has dreamed of America since childhood. Agustina explains how growing up in Argentina shaped her vi…
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 373) — Learn about legendary aviator Amelia Earhart as she was portrayed onscreen by Hilary Swank in the 2009 biopic. To uncover the true story, today we'll talk with author, documentarian, and host of Chasing Earhart , the only podcast dedicated entirely to Amelia Earhart: Chris Williamson. Where to watch Amelia Ge…
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Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought
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34:30Chris Spangle launches a new series exploring the foundational ideas behind libertarianism. In this episode, he outlines eight core principles—individualism, individual rights, spontaneous order, limited government, free markets, the virtue of production, the natural harmony of interests, and peace. Chris reflects on how these ideas shape a free so…
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Introducing Foundations of Liberty: Where The Show Is Headed
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24:56Chris Spangle returns to share why he’s been away and what’s next for the show. He opens up about fatherhood, intellectual shifts since the pandemic, and his desire to rethink libertarianism and faith in public. Chris also introduces two upcoming themes: the Foundations of Liberty series and reflections on personal formation. https://youtu.be/9OIP…
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Trail of Vengeance with Rob Hilliard
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1:33:51BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 372) — Travel back to the Old West for a tale of revenge, Pinkerton agents, and frontier justice in the wake of the Civil War. One of those former Pinkerton agents in the movie is John Scobell (Gbenga Akinnagbe), making 2025's Trail of Vengeance the first movie to feature John Scobell as one of its main characters. …
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Classic: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story with Matthew Polly
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54:39BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 371) — How well do you know about the real Bruce Lee? There are a lot of myths that came out of the movie "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" so today we'll pull another classic episode from the Based on a True Story vault. Where to watch Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Get Matthew's book Matthew Polly authored "Bruce Lee: …
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Podcast Growth Strategies with Jen Edds of the Brassy Broadcasting Company
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36:02Jen Edds shares tips for growing your podcast at the June meetup for IN Podcasting. Located in Indianapolis, Jen Edds is the Head Broad in Charge at the Brassy Broadcasting Company. She helps industry experts and business owners through the process of creating podcasts that creatively share their expertise across multiple channels, build relationsh…
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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 370) — Twentieth Century-Fox's "Titanic" starring Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb claims to draw facts from 1912 congressional inquiries, so how well does it do when we compare it to history? Where to watch Titanic (1953) Get Mark's book Mark B. Perry is the author of the novel "And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A N…
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Grill Pilled: Chris Spangle on Escaping Political Idolatry and Reclaiming Real Life
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1:22:51I was honored to (and surprised) to be asked as a guest on Jacob Winograd's show The LCI Green Room over at the Libertarian Christian Institute to talk about the “Grill Pill”—a mindset that’s all about stepping back from the chaos of national politics to focus on what really matters: faith, family, community, and yes, sometimes literally grilling. …
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Why the Spectrum Pipeline Act Matters | James Czerniawski on Wireless Innovation & 5G
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18:20Senior policy analyst James Czerniawski of Americans for Prosperity joins The Chris Spangle Show to break down the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025 and why it’s crucial for America’s digital future. From unlicensed spectrum access for startups to restoring FCC auction authority, Czerniawski explains how wireless innovation impacts everyday life—and wh…
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Classic: Saving Private Ryan with Marty Morgan
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2:03:31BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 369) — This Friday marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. Arguably the most popular movie depicting the fighting on the beaches of Normandy is 1998's Saving Private Ryan. Where to watch Saving Private RyanIn this remastered edition of Based on a True Story, we'll compare the movie with what really happene…
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America Is an Idea. Here’s Why Civics Teaches Us That with Alejandro Ramos
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49:32Join Chris Spangle and Alejandro Ramos as they discuss why civics education is crucial for America's future. Alejandro outlines his Citizenship Empowerment Framework, emphasizing foundational documents, media literacy, courageous dialogue, and community engagement to combat polarization and misinformation. Ramos, a second-generation immigrant, shar…
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Behind the True Story: Not a Real Enemy with Robert Wolf
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1:22:45BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 368) — Go behind the true stories shown in Holocaust movies through the experiences of Robert Wolf's family. Since we'll be talking about the Holocaust, listener discretion is advised. Get Robert's book Where to watch today's movies The Sound of Music (1965) Life is Beautiful (1997) Schindler's List (1993) Walking w…
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Tariffs, Trade, and Tensions: Chris Spangle and Alex Rosado on U.S.-China Policy
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36:54Chris Spangle is joined by Alex Rosado, professional programs assistant at the Alexander Hamilton Society, to unpack the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations. They break down the legacy of Trump’s “Phase One” deal, why China fulfilled only 57% of its commitments, and how tactics like invoice manipulation and transshipment undermine global tra…
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Serve Your Circle: Answering God's Call to Create Culture In Our Sphere of Influence
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16:56I was honored to give the commencement address at a homeschool high school graduation. In this speech, I encouraged graduates to resist the pull of shallow success and instead pursue lives rooted in faith, service, and meaningful relationships. Drawing inspiration from Jane Addams and Abraham Kuyper, I highlighted how small, faithful choices—made c…
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John McClane in Die Hard with Patrick O'Donnell
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1:18:41BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 367) — Is John McClane a realistic cop or just an action hero with a badge? Yippee-ki-yay, history lovers, let's see if McClane would survive a real Internal Affairs review. Where to watch "Die Hard" now Helping us conduct a review of McClane from the entire Die Hard franchise is retired U.S. police sergeant Patrick…
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Inside Canada's Election: How American Politics Are Shaping Canadian Voters with William Dunstan
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40:29In this episode of The Chris Spangle Show, Chris welcomes William Dunstan, a Canadian political commentator and Young Voices contributor, for a wide-ranging discussion about U.S.-Canada relations, Canadian politics, and the impact of Donald Trump’s policies on Canada’s upcoming elections. Chris explains the long-running joke about Canadians on the …
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An Immigrant’s Moral Case for American Ideals with Augustina Vergara Cid
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1:00:56Chris welcomes back Augustina Vergara Cid to discuss the moral and philosophical costs of dehumanization, particularly in the context of immigration. Drawing on her personal experience immigrating to the U.S. and her deep appreciation for American ideals, Augustina offers a compelling defense of dignity, liberty, and due process for all people. "Wh…
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What is the Unitary Executive Theory? – Ryan Silverstein Explains
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27:15Ryan Silverstein, JD candidate at Villanova University, joins Chris Spangle to explain the unitary executive theory through the case of Gwen Wilcox, former chair of the National Labor Relations Board, who sued after being fired by President Trump. Ryan discusses the legal history, constitutional questions, and implications for executive power in Am…
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