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May 30, 2025 9 mins

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 taxes and more freedom) and the serious risks (like rising poverty and inequality).


Educational, thought-provoking, and just the right amount of funny—this episode asks the big question: Do we really need Uncle Sam holding the safety net?


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