Eric Parker, former Libertarian candidate joins me to discuss the recent removal of a Confederate statue. Like proper libertarians, we aren't pulling any punches and you'll be surprised who we criticize (hint: everyone, literally). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPzmk78Ecvw
Pastor Tub and I discuss the 7th of 25 different issues from a libertarian perspective. This episode we discuss libertarian thoughts on immigration. Open or closed borders? And more.
For non-libertarians, we hope this helps you understand the issue of immigration from a libertarian position (and there is more than one); for libertarians, we hope this provides some useful talking points for your non-libertarian friends and family. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Episode Topic
50:24 - Australia (Victoria) Pandemic Management Bill
During the Bill Review we discuss Australia's recent Pandemic Management Bill--and boy is it something else.
Lastly, I was on dad duty during our regular recording time. As children are supposed to do, my son interrupts a few times and even joins during the Bill Review.
Sources:
Pandemic Management Bill: https://content.legislation.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-12/21-053aa%20authorised.pdf
Background Image: https://www.pexels.com/photo/statue-of-liberty-712111/
Music - Grapes by J Lang, Morusque: http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGbJL-mdYp4
Tyler Harris, former Executive Director of the National Libertarian Party, joins me on Dad Talk to discuss being a Libertarian parent and balancing political socialization while fostering, independence, agency, and self expression.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PylyMNUshO8
A local high school football fight illustrates the fine line between adults seeking to protect children and fanning flames of fear.
L I N K S
First Coast News article: https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/fletcher-high-school-parent-reacts-fight-friday-football-game/77-ed02a524-7b01-4ab3-ba98-f310c54ddefa
Mayor Deegan and Katie Hathaway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UPRwPLrRq0
School shootings: How parents can cope with their own fears and anxieties: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/school-shootings-how-parents-can-cope-their-own-fears-anxieties-ncna908276
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aymamctUaXE
After plenty of downtime for the holidays, DL is back with LP Happenings! What events are happening in the next two weeks with the Libertarian Party? Which state affiliates have empty calendars for the month? Join DL (Susan is out sick) as he discusses Libertarian Party events from around the US.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtHavMPkxVM
Social critic Andrea Long Chu recently authored, "Freedom of Sex The moral case for letting trans kids change their bodies" in the New York magazine.
I walk through this article and review responses to it and ultimately show why no moral case was made at all. In fact, the case she makes is insidious.
S H O W N O T E S
Andrea Chu Long (article): https://web.archive.org/web/20240312021356/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/trans-rights-biological-sex-gender-judith-butler.html
Left of the Box (Sandee Lovas): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_up-bNLx5M
Wait Song: Smoke Rising
Music by: CreatorMix.com
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh_5U1hShBs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ngKAyQajP0
Not feeling well, I was about to cancel my stream this morning. But while scrolling through Twitter I came across a disturbing video of a mom physically disciplining her son. And since I am the official LibertyDad, and I have some thoughts, I pulled myself together for a show.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue8gGZTozqA
In this episode, DL correlates a video of young adults self-organizing by perceived IQ to a meme about vaccine hesitancy. And then he'll share what it means to be a LibertyDad and it's relationship to his woodworking hobby.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPFNke36G7I