If you've ever wondered whether your efforts to be a positive influence are falling short, you need to check out this old Twilight Zone episode. It's called "The Changing of the Guard" and the message is timeless. Are you familiar with the term "preference cascade?" Jeffrey A. Tucker has a deeply insightful article about what this phrase means and …

It's my weekly conversation with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. Eric can always be counted on for a rational take on our unpredictable world. Article of the Day: Marxism has threaded its way into so many of our institutions that it's no longer a vague, shadowy threat that only John Birchers can see. El Gato Malo explains how this poisonous ide…

If we're going to have to do math, we might as well use hamburgers to help illustrate the problem. Here's a great article from Joaquin Henault and Laura Williams on Big Mac Math: How the Federal Reserve Ate Our Bills Buying Power. A lot of attention is being directed to the drones that are appearing over the Eastern U.S. Brandon Smith has a few goo…

This shouldn't come as a shock but our government has been lying to us. Particularly about the events and people involved with the Jan 6 disturbance at the U.S. Capitol. James Howard Kunstler has a concise breakdown of the issue. Another solid resource for information about the J6 disinformation campaign is Sasha Stone. Article of the Day: The gree…

If food freedom hasn't been on your radar screen just yet, it's about to be. With the USDA ordering nationwide testing of milk for bird flu, it's time to start paying close attention. Fatherhood has been on my mind lately and Walker Larson's latest column really hit home for me. He counsels: Fathers, make your families happy. Article of the Day: I'…

My guest today is Franklin Sanders from The Money Changer and Volunteer Precious Metals. I've followed his work for the past 25 years and if you want straight talk on gold & silver, he's the guy. Some people are experienced bargain shoppers and get a very real dopamine hit when they find a good deal. Joseph Pearce has an excellent article on Christ…

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos is my guest. If you're struggling to make sense of everything that's unfolding before us, Eric is a great resource for gaining perspective. Civil asset forfeiture is nothing less than theft and robbery by agents of the state. Check out this jaw-dropping example of legal plunder that took place in Indiana. How is t…

If you listen to this program, you are likely out of step with society in some way or another and that's a good thing. Learn why being a transitional character is a profound and courageous role. One of the quiet stories that broke over the long holiday weekend was the stealthy de-banking of Donald Trump and a number of his family members. Michael H…

There are no stronger advocates against communism than those who once embraced it. Rebekah Bills shares 9 thought-provoking quotes from Whittaker Chambers on his ideological transformation. Article of the Day: Are you dreading getting together with family for Thanksgiving after a particularly ugly election year? Barry Brownstein offers 5 ways to no…

Today I'm joined by Stefan Gleason who is the president and CEO of Money Metals Exchange which has the biggest private depository west of the Mississippi. We talk about sound money and how to hang on to your wealth during times of economic and political uncertainty as well as monetary policy. Article of the Day: The U.S. government has transformed …

It's my weekly sit down with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. The world is getting more complicated by the moment and we try to make sense of it. As encouraged as I've felt over the past two weeks, here's an important reminder that we cannot become complacent. Michael Snyder asks, is Biden trying to start WW III before he leaves office? Article …

We've all heard about toxic masculinity but that's not a particularly well-defined term. Paul Rosenberg's take on the surge of monkey masculinity is far more informative and helpful. Not to sound all dramatic but the realignment we are currently witnessing is as rare as it is encouraging. Jeffrey A. Tucker explains the revolution of 2024. Article o…

Most of us have been raised to view anything referred to as a right as something positive. Paul Rosenberg explains that not all rights are created equal, in fact, some "rights" destroy us. If you've never stopped and considered all the ways that the government is keeping you from living independently, it's sobering. On the bright side, you also lea…

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to compare notes on what's happened since we last spoke. Hint: A lot has happened. Has politics swallowed our society whole? Michael Herman examines the growing divide between family members who feel the need to punish each other for their political leanings. Article of the Day: Most of us have heard the …

With nearly 70 days to go until Trump's inauguration, there's still an uneasy sense that another shoe is about to drop. On the bright side, however, Sasha Stone explains how it wasn't an election, it was an intervention. If there was ever a time to seek moral clarity, this is it. Paul Rosenberg shares a story of what that looks like and why integri…

There are many addictions running rampant in our society today, and the one that affects us most of all is the addiction to control. Paul Rosenberg says, control is the primary driver of corruption. The hardest thing that Jesus ever asked of his followers was that they love one another--including their enemies. T.S. Flanders calls upon American Chr…

As the dust settles from the election, the opportunity for self-reflection and evaluation by those who lost doesn't appear to be happening. Michael Herman explains why the MSM, Hollywood, et al., refuse to learn from their mistakes. Lenore Skenazy is a breath of fresh air when it comes to parenting advice. Her latest essay makes the case for lettin…

I'm keeping it short and sweet today. Not because I don't have a lot to share but because my voice is hanging on by a thread. Paul Rosenberg has some of the best advice on how to move forward now that the election has come and gone. I hope you'll consider his call for a people who carry civilization within themselves and who don't just live to puni…

If you're feeling anxious about tomorrow's election and the upheaval it's likely to bring, you need to read Allan Stevo's latest: 6 ways to prepare for the fallout of election day. Here's another optimistic take on what this latest election cycle has brought, and it's certainly not all bad news. Karen Kwiatkowski describes the players and trends th…

We're not supposed to question whether our elections are being tampered with, lest we be labeled as "election deniers." Kit Knightly has an instructive essay on how to rig your rigged elections. Why is it so hard to thrive in our day? Paul Rosenberg has a solid explanation of how taxes and a corrupted money supply are making it impossible for produ…

It's Halloween and there's a prime teaching opportunity for parents who want to help their kids understand basic economics. James Peron describes how the treats our kids collect can show them the value of voluntary trade. Here's a story you won't find mainstream media celebrating: Idaho's Southwest Health District board just voted to pull the covid…

Outside of government, there's no such thing as an unnecessary job. Paul Rosenberg explains the dignity of work, especially when we are creating things. This election cycle has been a perfect example of how fear is the primary selling point of most politicians. Jacob Hornberger breaks down how the they're-coming-to-get-us racket works to rob us of …

It's my weekly sit down with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We discuss the growing desperation of the media and the political left as election day approaches. If there's a catchphrase that summarizes our time, it must be "No matter how much you hate the mainstream media, you don't hate them enough." Quoth The Raven has a great explanation of h…

The prospect of rolling back the loathsome, power-hungry leviathan that celebrates our misery seems within reach. J.B. Shurk has a few thoughts on victory and what it really signifies. The U.S. House of Representatives has released its report on the federal government's covid propaganda campaign and it pulls no punches. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has a g…

Have you noticed how, for some, fear has become a primary selling point in the current election cycle? James Bovard says the 'freedom from fear' ticket is a direct route to tyranny. One of the strongest arguments against social media is how it celebrates and rewards the fake. Charles Hugh Smith describes how all the world's a stage when engagement …