Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian

What if Congress had nearly 7,000 members instead of 435? That is what would happen if an obscure constitutional amendment from 1789, called Article the First, was ratified today. In this episode, Jeff explains exactly how it works, how every state’s representation would explode (California: 789 seats, Wyoming: 12), and why even minarchist libertarians might support it. We will break down the math, the chaos, and the surprising ups...

They gave us the 10th Amendment to keep the federal government in check… and then spent 200 years trying to pretend it doesn’t exist. In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff dives into the history, the courtroom battles, and the outrageous interpretations that turned a simple sentence into a political tug-of-war. From the Founding Fathers to modern Supreme Court smackdowns, you’ll learn why this one amendment mi...

What if your most important rights aren't even written down?

In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff uncovers the Ninth Amendment—the overlooked powerhouse of the Bill of Rights. Discover how James Madison wrote it to shut down government overreach, how the Supreme Court barely touches it, and why it could be the key to protecting your privacy, autonomy, and digital freedom in the 21st century.

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The Eighth Amendment isn’t just a dusty line in the Constitution—it’s the firewall between justice and tyranny. In this hard-hitting episode, Jeff breaks down how excessive bail, outrageous fines, and cruel punishments aren’t just relics of the past. They’re happening now, and the Eighth Amendment is your shield.

We cover everything from colonial torture methods to Supreme Court showdowns like Furman v. Georgia, Timbs v. Indiana, an...

The 7th Amendment guarantees your right to a jury in civil cases — but why was that such a big deal to the Founders?

In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down why angry farmers in powdered wigs were more trustworthy than royal judges, how landmark Supreme Court cases expanded jury rights, and what all of this means in 2025 — from gig worker lawsuits to data breach class actions.

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You’ve got the right to remain silent... but do you know the rest of your 6th Amendment rights? In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down what “speedy trial,” “impartial jury,” and “assistance of counsel” really mean — and how the government keeps trying to bend, break, or flat-out ignore them.

From major Supreme Court cases to the Founders’ original vision, we dig into how the 6th Amendment protects yo...

The Fifth Amendment isn't just courtroom drama or mobster lingo—it’s your shield against government overreach. In this explosive episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down the five powerful protections baked into the Fifth: from Miranda rights and double jeopardy to the Takings Clause and due process. With landmark cases, brutal truth bombs, and that signature Libertarian snark, you'll never look at &qu...

Is your phone really private? Can cops just take your stuff without charging you? And what exactly is the Fourth Amendment protecting you from?In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down how the government uses shady legal loopholes to spy, search, and seize—without your permission. From NSA surveillance to civil asset forfeiture and no-knock raids, it’s time to ask: Who’s guarding your freedom?Learn wha...

Is the Third Amendment a forgotten guardian of liberty or a constitutional relic? Join host Jeff Metrick on Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian as we explore "The Third Amendment: The Constitution’s Forgotten Protector of Liberty" in this gripping 15-minute episode. Dive into its colonial roots, Supreme Court nods like Griswold v. Connecticut, and lower court battles like Engblom v. Carey. Discover its modern relevance—pri...

Tune in to "Are You Smarter Than A Libertarian" with Jeff for a gripping exploration of the Second Amendment! From the Founders’ fierce vision to landmark cases like Heller and Bruen, we dive into the libertarian fight for gun rights with passion, humor, and real talk. Subscribe on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Apple Podcasts, share this with your freedom-minded crew, and join groups like the Second Amendment Foundation to kee...

The First Amendment protects your right to speak, publish, pray, assemble, and petition the government. But over the past century, the Supreme Court has both defended and violated those rights. In this episode, Jeff breaks down the biggest First Amendment Supreme Court cases through the libertarian lens.

From Schenck and Brandenburg to Texas v. Johnson and the Pentagon Papers, we cover how your freedoms have been upheld and how gove...

Job Corps — a well-intentioned federal job training program that somehow turned into another government disaster. Billions spent. Graduation rates under 40%. Costs that exploded to $155,000 per graduate. And worst of all? The students still end up making poverty wages. In this episode, Jeff breaks down exactly how the government turned a noble idea into another bureaucratic nightmare that taxpayers can’t escape.

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This is the finale of our 5-part series on Minarchism. Jeff breaks down the core question: would a Minarchist America lead to more freedom—or expose us to dangerous fragility?
We cover:

• What we’d gain: freedom, efficiency, and clarity

• The real risks to vulnerable populations

• The inequality debate: earned vs rigged

• The cultural and political challenges of ever getting there

• And the ultimate question: Are Americans strong enough to...

What if justice actually meant justice — and not ticket quotas, donut breaks, or kicking in doors over plants?

In today’s episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down what law and order looks like in a minimal state — where police protect rights (not feelings), courts resolve real disputes, and victimless crimes? They don’t exist.

We’re diving into privatized policing, voluntary arbitration, and how to keep...

What if Social Security vanished tomorrow? No more Medicaid. No more food stamps. Could we survive without government welfare—or even thrive?

In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff breaks down whether private charity, mutual aid, and the free market can realistically replace government-run social safety nets. From historical mutual aid societies to modern innovation, we explore the potential upsides (like lower ...

Is America’s public education system truly failing — or is it working exactly as intended? In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, Jeff exposes how government-run schools stifle innovation, limit parental control, and condition kids to obey — not think.

We break down what education could look like under minarchism:
✔️ Private, charter, and voucher-based models
✔️ Parental control and local accountability
✔️ Risks of ineq...

Welcome back to Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian with your host Jeff — the guy who thinks the best foreign policy is “stay home and mind your business.”

In this episode, we break down what national defense looks like in a Minarchist — aka minimalist government — world. Spoiler alert: it’s not global domination with a side of drone strikes.

We dig into:

✅ How to maintain a lean, defensive military without starting World War III

✅ Why ...

What would it actually take to roll back the size of government in America—without descending into chaos or fantasy? In this episode, Jeff breaks down a realistic plan to implement minarchism across federal, state, and local levels. From repealing bloated federal powers to using tech and private contracts at the community level, we explore how liberty could win—without needing a revolution.

We also dig into real-world examples like ...

What if the U.S. government was never meant to run your healthcare, control your education, or drain your paycheck?

In this episode of Are You Smarter Than a Libertarian, we break down minarchism—a political philosophy that says government should only exist to protect your rights… and then get out of the way. It’s lean, it’s logical, and yeah—it might be exactly what the Founding Fathers were aiming for.

We dive into the roots of the...