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Listen to audio recordings of our latest articles to stay up to date on the Institute's advocacy and activities.
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Conspiracies, Politics, and Religion: Questioning Everything and Staying Uncomfortable
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Conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom — all in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.
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634. Why Can't We Just Print Up Enough Money to Pay Off the National Debt?
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15:25The government has a printing press, and yet they are in debt. Why can't they just print up whatever they need to pay it off and call it a day? Lessons from the German hyperinflation of 1919-1923 and how chaotic that was.
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Today, Brittany dives into the "group think" bias and how it harms and divides us in society today.
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632. Why Does Free Speech Get Tricky Sometimes?
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17:10The First Amendment protects the right to free speech. But these days, there is a lot of debate about whether "hate" speech is protected and if it is ever okay for a private compay to engage in censorship.
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509: Orthodox Christianity: Bro-Trend or Ancient Truth? w. Buck Johnson
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2:02:06The news is boring this week. Let’s talk about religion with Buck Johnson. Orthodox Christianity: Bro-Trend or Ancient Truth? Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Buck: https://x.com/buckrebel Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Dissident Media: https://dissidentmedia.com Lone Star …
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631. Why Did New York's Best Teacher Quit Teaching?
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18:38As students head back to school, it's important the lessons John Taylor Gatto about what education should and shouldn't be.
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630. What Happened During The Constitutional Convention?
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15:07Brittany dives into the discussions that eventually led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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508: Government Shuts Down, Bibi Flails, & Other Great News!
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1:32:50Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Government Shuts Down 🥳 * Bibi’s PR Flail * Charlie Kirk Cont’d * New Clone: Brian Hollyhand * and more! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird.…
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In this episode, Brittany explains why the young activist Charlie Kirk left such a mark on the world.
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In the final days of the Articles of Confederation, things started heating up when one farmer returning home from the Revolutionary War had had enough.
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507: Charlie’s Magic Bullet & Tylenol ‘Tism
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2:05:20Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Charlie’s Kirk’s Magic Bullet * The Jimmy Kimmel Debacle * Tylenol ‘Tism * and more! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Dan: https:/…
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627. What Are The Articles of Confederation?
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14:31After the Declaration of Independence was signed, but before the Constitution was signed, America was governed by what were called the Articles of Confederation.
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626. Is America A "Democracy" or A "Constitutional Republic?"
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13:05People throw around the term "democracy" when describing the American political system. Is America really a democracy?
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506: Seriously Though… Did Israel Do It? And Other Charlie Kirk Theories w. Dave Benner
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2:04:17Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by Dave Benner to watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Charlie Kirk Official Story * Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories * Trump’s Hate Speech Laws * Leftist Hate * and more! Question everyt…
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625. Rule 3/10 Keep good company. Who is influencing you?
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11:42Choose your friends wisely. Do they want the best for you? Are they good influences? Are YOU a good influence on your friends? Choosing people you associate with is actually a pretty important life skill!
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624. What Is The Road to Surfdom/Serfdom?
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13:28Over 80 years ago, economist F.A. Hayek wrote one of the most famous books in favor of individualism and free markets. It even inspired one of the Tuttle Twins books!
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505: The Assassination of Charlie Kirk w. Spike Cohen
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1:58:23Charlie Kirk of TPUSA has been assassinated. Spike Cohen joins Dan and Dave to discuss this and much more. On the Docket: * Charlie Kirk Assassinated * Epstein Birthday Cards * Subway Stabbings * Department of War * and more! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Spike: https://x.com/realspikecohen Follow Dan: https://x.co…
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623. Not Yours to Give — A Davy Crockett Story
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18:03This story was so impactful for Ron Paul that he kept copies in his congressional office to pass out. Our thinking about the role of government and legitimate use of taxpayer funds has radically changed since Davy Crockett was a congressman. Did you know Davy Crockett was a congressman?
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The first ten amendments to the Constitution were so important, they were given their own name, "The Bill of Rights."
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504: Thomas Massie’s America First - Creators’ Commentary w. Tom Woods
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45:01Dan & Dave are joined by the great Tom Woods to share and discuss the behind the scenes process, the motivation, and inspiration that went into creating Thomas Massie’s America First by Tom Woods and Dan Smotz. MassieAF.com Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Tom: https://x.com/thomasewoods Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsid…
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The story of John D. Rockefeller, one of the Gilded Era's self-made entrepreneurs.
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620. In praise of homeschool moms, opportunity cost
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11:31Is homeschool really cheaper than public school? Rachel makes the case for why it is not for most families, but that is not why we homeschool! We homeschool because it is right for our families and SO worth it! We explore the concept of opportunity cost.
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503: Patriots BURN the American Flag
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1:32:23Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Cracker Barrel Backfire * Patriots BURN the US Flag * Trump’s Friend Ghislaine * GOP vs 1A * and more! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. F…
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Nearly 600 years before the Revolutionary War, English Barons created a revolutionary document that laid the foundation for the Constitution.
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If good people who believe in liberty don't occupy those seats in government, someone else will! Sometimes its really hard for someone skeptical of government power to choose to be a part of the "leviathan" but let's think that through. And if you WANT to get involved in government, how do you get started? Rachel gives insights from her campaigns a…
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502: Ron Paul’s Birthday: The INTERVIEWS w. Dave Smith, Tom Woods, Connor Boyack, Adam Johnson, Jason Rink, Buck Johnson, & Jordan Page
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1:12:27Here are the interviews and highlights that I got while at the Ron Paul 90th Birthday BBQ last week. Enjoy. Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Lone Star Injury Attorneys: https://lonestarinjuryattorneys.com Sheath Underwear: https://sheathunderwear.com…
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On today's episode, we celebrate former Congressman Ron Paul's 90th birthday and discuss what makes him so special.
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Greek philosopher Socrates believed that the best way to teach was by asking lots of questions to help someone think and find answers for themselves.
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501: Ron Paul’s Birthday & Republicans Reboot Reefer Madness w. Max
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1:23:15Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey are joined by Max to watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Ron Paul’s 90th Birthday BBQ 🍖 * Republican Reefer Madness 💨 * WNBA Fights BACK 🍆 * Mutant Rabbits 🐇 * and more! 🫨 Question everything. Stay…
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As characters in stories go on adventures, face challenges, and learn important lessons, there comes a point where they must choose to either grow into someone braver, kinder, or wiser or go in the wrong direction and become more selfish, angry, or cruel.
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Rachel and Brittany tackle another one of the logical fallacies that prevent people from thinking rationally.
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500?!: Ghislaine Maxwell Pardons Trump
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1:25:10Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Ghislaine Maxwell Pardons Trump * GOP Hatespeech Laws * Beyonce’s Jeans * Oval Office Announcement? * and more! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get…
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613. What is The Importance of Delayed Gratification?
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13:30It's easy to get caught up in instant gratification. But more often than not, the things that offer you the most value are worth the wait.
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Today, Dan Smotz & Dave Casey watch the world burn, while laughing their way thru all the most important articles in the news… and a whole lot of unimportant ones as well. On the Docket: * Trump’s Epstein Cover-Updates * Sydney Sweeney’s Nazi Jeans * Organ Harvesting * Dave Smith MURDERS Alex Berenson * and more! Question everything. Stay uncomfort…
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Sometimes we use humor to diffuse tense situations, but there are some situations where a joke can escalate things in really bad ways. Think: going through TSA at the airport. Or making fun of a friend, not knowing they are going through a hard time.
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People love to call others a "fascist" whenever they disagree with their political views. But what does that term really mean and our most people using it incorrectly?
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Rachel and Brittany give a very basic primer on how credit cards work and some things to keep in mind when you begin your journey into finances and managing your own money. Stay out of debt! Be really careful with that first credit card. It may FEEL like "FREE MONEY" but the bill always comes due! Credit scores.…
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498: The McDonald’s CONSPIRACY - The Real COVER-UP That No One is Talking About
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47:23Today, Dan Smotz exposes one of the biggest cover-ups of our time! Question everything. Stay uncomfortable. Lets get weird. Follow Dan: https://x.com/tsidpod Follow Dave: https://x.com/davevsgoliath1 Lone Star Injury Attorneys: https://lonestarinjuryattorneys.com Sheath Underwear: https://sheathunderwear.com (Code: SYSTEM) Mikedelics: https://advan…
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609. Why is Appealing to Emotions a Logical Fallacy?
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15:01A lot of people will try to get you to agree with their political or ideological beliefs using only emotional arguments. Using emotions might help to pull at heartstrings, but it is important to base your arguments on logic arguments first before you bring emotion into the mix.
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