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GRACE. Jesus didn't bring us religion; humans had long been sacrificing to the gods. His Gospel is an undeserved gift that overflows the heart and splashes out in waves that bless others. ARCHY. A suffering servant is the true king. His "government" is made up of servants who voluntarily carry a cross, go the extra mile, and care for the weakest. Church and State don't govern that way, so you're "Done." HOST. Jim Babka's career evolved from political campaigns to policy activism to principle ...
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Straw donors is one aspect of the Mayor Eric Adams indictment. Jim explains why this campaign finance regulation is both a byproduct of prohibition and fails to address any root problem. The Establishment Fights Back: The Steve Stockman Story - https://youtu.be/SK02wslA-kw Trump and the Rancid Truth About Campaign Finance Reform - https://youtu.be/…
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Have you ever wondered what happens when Y-Tube issues a str!ke to a channel? Don't worry, it didn't happen to our show. But it happened to the channel that has hosted our program from the very beginning. We'll explain what happened, quickly inform you what channels go through, and explain a better approach that's based in grace. Bill Protzmann is …
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How to watch the results of Trump vs Harris on election night. Just four states are battlegrounds - North Carolina, Nevada, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. One of the candidates has an easier path. Which one is it? Jim predicts both which results to watch and who is ??? Psephology: (SAFE-ology) the statistical study of elections and trends in voting (O…
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Some wild and improbable conspiracy theories are floating around. Ironically, there are now libertarians, known for their mistrust of the State, who are now shaming others for their skepticism! But does the expansion of conspiracy theories tell us something more about our social environment? And should we automatically reject these "theories?" From…
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"The Apprentice," a movie about Trump's rise in the 1970s and 1980s under Roy Cohn's tutelage, opens in theaters this weekend. Simultaneously, virtually all the people buying tickets to this flick, would, if surveyed, declare that Citizens United was an immoral and catastrophic Supreme Court decision that destroyed democracy. Here's the problem: Do…
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Drunk driving? Operating a vehicle after some drinks? It's an emotional topic. It turns out, Jim has skin in the game! If you think your head will explode from rage at what he's saying here, stay till the end. And if you cannot bear to listen, then skip to minute 28. But you really should follow this mind-expanding episode all the way through becau…
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A Twitter account manager misrepresents libertarianism and the Libertarian Party membership pledge. His Tweet undermines the goal and is anti-grace. We would prefer to ignore this provocation and hope it goes away. But for us, this is too close to home. We decided this must be opposed. However... Alleged State employees help him prove one of his po…
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Trump-Haters vs Trump's Haters. Is there a way out of the escalating rivalry? Topics quickly covered include... The Conflict Machine, Mimetic Theory, Martin Luther King, Jesus, de-escalation, and, of course, Grace. Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expresse…
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Breaking: A second Secret Service event involving Donald Trump in three months. Let's review. Democrats have aimed at Republican nominee twice, but no Republicans have shot at the Democrats. That must mean we should ban Democrats from gun ownership, right? Let's take 8 minutes and discuss "collective judgmentalism." Bill Protzmann is your moderator…
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Joe Emerson was a pilot suffering grief. His self-medication with mushrooms spiraled into a near-catastrophe aboard a flight. Believing he was breaking free from an unbearable reality, Emerson endangered 83 lives by tampering with aircraft safety mechanisms. He's facing more than 80 criminal charges. But... Joe is using his story to reveal the toug…
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IS THERE A BETTER ALTERNATIVE THAN LEGALIZATION? Do you know why voluntaryism provides better regulation than the State? Do you understand why so few libertarians can explain that? This episode covers celebrity drug cases like Matthew Perry's overdose, the FDA's stance on MDMA, the influence of Big Pharma, and how government coercion is killing vet…
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Where has Gracearchy been? Join us for just four minutes to hear a "Tale of Two Floods." A bad flood explains why we haven't had a new episode in a month and why I'm not sitting in my normal studio. The other "flood" is good, as in a great future for Gracearchy. Flood is the right word in both cases, and the good news should flood fans of our show …
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BREAKING NEWS: RFK has effectively quit the presidential race. And I called it - that is, in an October 2023 "Instant Grace" I suggested that he was effectively quitting (see below). Who is the new 3rd candidate in this race? #ChaseOliver, the Libertarian nominee, joins me for a quick IN PERSON, on the spot interview. See also... https://youtu.be/z…
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The alleged Trump shooter, Thomas Crooks, thought that Lee Oswald was the Lone Gunmen. Where would he get such an idea? Jefferson Morley, with JFK Facts, notes that "When Gerald Posner and the New York Times reference JFK, they actually encourage baseless Trump conspiracy theories." Our own Jim Babka reviewed Posner's recent column in the New York …
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Uncover the unsettling reality of the Conflict Machine in this episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Following the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, we delve into the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes and Carl Schmitt to expose how their ideas perpetuate cycles of fear leading to violence. This powerful discussion not only critiques these e…
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On June 28, the Supreme Court handed down its most significant decision since Dobbs. Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ended a 40 year-old, court-created doctrine "Chevron deference." Around the same time and on top of that, there were two other decisions both trimming the vast powers of the administrative state. And by listening to just this one…
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Since at least 1988, televised presidential debates have been manipulated to discriminate against certain candidates. In this episode, we reveal the way Chase Oliver and Bobby Kennedy legally qualify, and the way that Donald Trump and Joe Biden do not qualify for CNN's June 27 match-up. We also open and expose the playbook used by the members of th…
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Harry Browne used to say, "Government doesn't work." Here, in Instant Grace 15, we look at the failure of the FDA. We count the ways that government actors have failed in the Juul case. Given the subject, we don't expect this intallment to carry far. We're talking about a taboo subject in the keyword, algorithm world. But the lessons here are timel…
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In this episode, we provide you with FOUR reasons that both Hunter Biden and Donald Trump are innocent. We also reveal both a Republican and a Democrat hypocrisy in Hunter Biden's case. What are the implications of this case to you and to our future? Must there be escalation? We give both sides a politically powerful strategy that benefits them fir…
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Life goes by fast. With this live stream, Gracearchy with Jim Babka will turn 100 episodes old! It's also our second anniversary. So we're celebrating with another historic step. This is also our first... Our first "Ask Jim Anything" And it was LIVE. In fact, you were able to post your questions on YouTube and Facebook and then SEE your query prese…
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Jim and Bill reveal how simple actions like subscribing, clicking, or even ignoring content significantly shape the media landscape and impact society. This episode delves into the roles we play in reinforcing divisive narratives and standardizing media content. Discover how your interaction or lack thereof contributes to the conflict machine, enco…
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There's redundant commentary all over 'Streamville' and 'Podlandia' about Donald Trump's appearance at the Libertarian Convention this past weekend. But with his seasoned perspective and multi-decade experience, Jim Babka unravels and explores whether the exposure gained from Trump's visit was effectively utilized by the Libertarians. He also delve…
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Jim and Bill delve into Chris Cuomo's startling admissions about his previous C+ stances, including his shocking agreement with Joe Rogan. Cuomo now questions a couple narratives he staunchly defended. This episode isn't just a reaction; it's an epistemological examination of truth, how we discern it, and the significant role of media figures in sh…
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Is the Electoral College an outdated relic? In this brief "Instant Grace" installment, Jim Babka illustrates how the Electoral College preserves lifestyle diversity, along with how it balances power among states. Oh, and if you believe there's too much money in politics, there's something here for you, as well. Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZER…
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Donald Trump, the Republican nominee-in-waiting, is slated to speak at the Libertarian National Convention in a few weeks. Is this a terrible strategy? ...real opportunity? ...enemies in the tent? ...a moment of grace? In this provocative episode of Gracearchy, Jim Babka convenes a riveting panel discussion on whether the Libertarian Party should k…
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Discover why misdefining crucial concepts like the Overton Window can hinder progress and grace in public discourse. In this six-minute episode of 'Instant Grace,' Jim Babka clarifies the strategic role of the Overton Window in defining which ideas are embraced or excluded, shaping not just media narratives but also societal discussions at large. T…
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The law is specific. "Safe harbor words" define and determine what the Federal Election Commission regulates. No one is claiming Donald Trump used those words. It's hard to tell if Trump's lawyers understand the concept of "Express Advocacy," but if they do, and they use the argument found here, then D.A. Alvin Bragg lacks the felony he needs. So w…
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Empathy, Media, and the Dynamics of Mimetic Conflict: Every commentator has policy prescriptions. They pretend to fix the world. But Jim Babka has spent introspective months waiting to comment on this complicated and contentious situation. Now, Jim has finally arrived at a point where he's confident enough to offer three insights. His first insight…
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A Bonus Jerry Bowyer Interview! *Profound insight awaits.* Former CNBC commentator, Jerry Bowyer, brings a fresh perspective to one of the most intriguing parables in the Bible — Jesus's Parable of the Eye. Documented in Matthew 7, this story is traditionally seen as a lesson on hypocrisy or forgiveness. Yet Jerry's interpretation reveals a deeper …
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Was Jesus a Socialist? Jerry Bowyer joins us to dissect the misinterpretations of Jesus' teachings that have fueled such claims. Diving beyond the surface readings of Jesus advising a rich man to sell everything and aid the poor, or His righteous anger in the temple, Bowyer brings his economic expertise and thorough research in Biblical texts, hist…
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How René Girard's 'Gospel Technology' Denudes the State, with Guest David Gornoski In a riveting intersection of philosophy, theology, and the heart of voluntaryism, David Gornoski unravels 'Gospel Technology' – a groundbreaking concept that lays bare the machinations of state power. Drawing from René Girard's insights, we uncover a revolution in p…
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Masterclass in interview psychology & a fresh perspective on grace in journalism Don Lemon conducts an adversarial interview of Elon Musk. What did you see? https://youtu.be/hhsfjBpKiTw I, your moderator Bill Protzmann, recommend you watch this interview through Jim Babka's eyes. He'll show you things you'll likely miss, such as the use and power o…
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21 years ago, my friends and I exposed a false flag war. Over the next several years, nearly every prediction we made happened. Our pre-Iraq War claims were thoroughly vindicated. They seem obvious now. But at the time, no major American institution was reporting the things we had found -- so we ran radio ads. The ads would air, and the stations wo…
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Sharing Increases More With Capitalism - Not Under Socialism Will the haters come out for this 19-minute episode? Most people don't understand free-market capitalism. Even some of its defenders believe it's driven primarily by greed. The opponents of capitalism think greed is sufficient reason to compel people to share. They call that socialism or …
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This is the most important episode of Gracearchy, yet. The work of René Girard provides the "anthropological underpinnings" of Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Anthropology is the study of human society, including its origins, culture, social structures, and language. That's a pretty big topic, but this episode goes deeper. Girard's work is much like a "…
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Do you understand the new political realignment? Is freedom fading? Traditional Democrats are fleeing their party. Many of them are sounding more socially conservative. Meanwhile, Republicans are questioning free trade and calling for industrial policy. They increasingly sound like FDR Democrats. Oh, and over the last few decades, the Libertarians …
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Jon Stewart sounds different than all of the mainstream (mostly Democrat-leaning) commentators. In fact, they don't understand how he can criticize Joe Biden, even a tiny bit. Their sense of humor vanishes. I happen to know one of Jon Stewart's biggest performance secrets. Stewart understands something important about American politics. And I gave …
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I (Jim) took a case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court on Free Press rights. I have unique thoughts to offer on that subject. But not today. Instead, I want to share something that no one else (that I've heard) has said about Julian Assange's case. It's something a show like Gracearchy would be tuned-in to notice. Give us four minutes - discover…
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Americans are captives, conditioned to love their captors. Most Americans even get their own bodies confused on this matter, operating under the myth that they are the rulers of this country. That's an old fairy tale. That's why this episode of Gracearchy is titled "Are Americans Brainwashed Into Submission?" The concepts we covered match some of o…
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Can You Resist the Masters of Political Fear? Propaganda is anti-grace. It seems vital that every one of us can spot manipulation and resist it. That's why the latest episode of "Gracearchy with Jim Babka" dives into the murky waters of political narratives, disinformation, and even invisible forces that shape everyone's perception of reality. Alon…
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Don't get angry. Listen and learn... The "Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy" ad during the Super Bowl was "fake" - that is, it said nothing about Robert Kennedy's actual campaign. Even more importantly, there's one huge, super big reason his Super PAC wasted their money. And, as a former third party leader, Jim is in a real position to explain what that ro…
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We covered this series of ads, "He Gets Us," before in Ep 35 (link below). There, we asked, "Must everything be about political tribalism?" Now, after the Superbowl, a meme draws me back... "If you pay $100 million for Superbowl ads to convert people to Jesus instead of housing the homeless, you read the wrong book." From a Grace perspective, I dis…
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Will Texas secede based on anti-immigration sentiment? Grounded in the belief that nullification and secession are noble tools when they're used to uphold human liberty, Jim Babka has a debate on the pitfalls of misapplied liberty tactics, particularly in the context of immigration. Jim Babka appeared on The Gary Nolan Show (Zimmer Radio Network). …
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