Commonwealth Classical Liberal Podcast
In the Commonwealth Classical Liberal Podcast, Brian Doss, Chris Frashure and Andy Jabbour discuss the Classical Liberal Party of Virginia – what the Party is, it's beliefs, principles, platform and how those relate to the politics around us, in the Commonwealth and around the United States. The Classical Liberal Party of Virginia, or the CLPVA, is a home for those who believe in open markets, open minds and free people. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, tell your friends and family, leave us a rating, share this on social media, and stay with us to help enhance the quest for freedom.
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The podcast celebrated its two-year anniversary as Brian, Chris and Andy looked at the Trump Administration’s push to ban flag burning, discussing the First Amendment and disagreeing with the misguided Executive Order. They then moved to the Virginia gubernatorial election and a recent assessment giving Democrats a stronger likelihood of winning the governorship. They closed emphasizing the importance of individual action and advoc...
This week, Brian, Chris and Andy focused on discussing current political and economic challenges in Virginia, particularly around Virginia’s economy and the upcoming gubernatorial election. The hosts discussed the impacts of federal layoffs, tariffs and other economic issues before transitioning to Governor Glenn Youngkin and the race between Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle Sears and Democratic nominee, Abigail Spanber...
Brian, Chris and Andy focused on concerns about new age verification / internet censorship laws in the UK and their potential impact on internet freedom and free speech. The guys then touched on the National Guard deployment in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia schools pushing back on the Trump Administration’s pressure on transgender policy, and more.
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This week, Brian, Chris and Andy discussed gerrymandering, particularly in response to President Trump's push for redistricting in Texas to secure more Republican seats. Brian and Chris highlighted the irony of both Democratic and Republican governors engaging in redistricting efforts to gain political advantage, despite the negative impact on fair representation. They proposed proportional representation and ranked choice voti...
In this 75th episode, Brian, Chris and Andy explored ideas in liberalism, including a recent article arguing that liberalism is more than solely striving towards greater freedom but also stands as the bulwark against abusive behavior. They also touched on Virginia’s upcoming elections while looking at the recent stand by Maine’s Secretary of State as she resisted Department of Justice efforts for state voter information. That, and ...
Virginia Politics: book bans and (lack of) election competition, plus reflections on Trump at six months. This week, Chris and Andy look at a recent report covered in the Cardinal News regarding book removals from Virginia school libraries and the broader issue of book bans in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of diverse literature and local decision-making. The report reveals that while most school systems in Virgin...
A More Attractive Alternative: Making the Economy Work for All of Us. Brian, Chris and Andy discussed a recent Charlotte Clymer article, which criticized the current economic system and expressed support for democratic socialist policies. The discussion explored alternative liberal approaches to address economic challenges facing young people and working-class individuals. They agreed that many people feel disconnected from traditi...
Virginia’s New 2025 Laws: more age restrictions, more tiny homes, cocktails-to-go and more! Brian and Andy discussed new laws in Virginia that took effect on July 1st. They started with new age restrictions and discussion on responsibility thresholds before looking at new rules in housing policies, social media regulations for child influencers, cell phone bans, cocktails-to-go, and pedestrian safety, while also examining unintende...
“Populism is a Cancer.” Due Process & the Big Budget Bill, with special guest, Jason Pye. This week, Brian, Chris and Andy welcomed special guest, Jason Pye, Vice President of the Due Process Institute. They discussed the erosion of due process rights and Constitutional protections under the Trump administration and covered hyper-partisanship, the current budget bill, concerns about authoritarian measures in legislation and mo...
“Principles Matter.” Iran Strikes and the Virginia and NYC Primaries. The CLPVA team discuss recent US military actions against Iran, expressing concerns about constitutional legality and the lack of congressional oversight, while emphasizing the importance of adhering to constitutional principles and maintaining checks and balances - chastising Congress for a lack of Congressional oversight. The conversation then shifted to examin...
ICE, Protests, and No Kings, plus Virginia politics and pizza! The Commonwealth Classical Liberal Podcast returned as Brian, Chris and Andy opened with some updates on the Attorney General's race before discussing last week’s ICE activity, the Los Angeles protests, and criticizing the President's response, including concerns about deploying the National Guard and Marines. The hosts then shared their weekend experiences incl...
The Virginia Attorney General Election and the Los Angeles ICE Protests. Brian, Chris and Andy opened by discussing current events, particularly focusing on Los Angeles and also other protests occurring around the country. The main discussion centered on the Virginia Attorney General election, where they looked at the incumbent and GOP nominee, Jason Miyares, and the two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination, Jay Jones and...
Ways the CLPVA differs from Republicans: Law and Order, Economics, Principles. The podcast returns from Memorial Day break to discuss areas where the modern right could improve, acknowledging that finding common ground has become more challenging due to a gap between words and actions. The panel explores various issues including police mission creep, economic policies, and the need for firm political principles, while emphasizing t...
Ways the CLPVA differs from Democrats: championing abundance, free speech and immigration! This week, Brian, Chris and Andy focus on the differentiation of the Classical Liberal Party of Virginia (CLPVA) from the traditional Democratic and Republican parties. Andy outlines the plan to discuss how the CLPVA differs from both parties over the next two episodes. Brian opened with a discussion on abundance and housing. Chris focused on...
RESISTANCE WORKS! Fighting back against the Trump - Miller assault on the Constitution. Brian and Andy address recent news and threats to the U.S. Constitution and Republic, focusing on comments from President Trump and Stephen Miller regarding habeas corpus and lavish foreign gifts, both flying in the face of the U.S. Constitution. They emphasize the importance of upholding Constitutional norms and the rule of law, closing with a ...
Virginia’s Lt. Governor’s race: A MAGA, An Independent, and six Democrats walk into an election… Brian, Chris and Andy discussed the Virginia Lieutenant Governor's field, and the introduction of ranked choice voting in Charlottesville, with Brian expressing pessimism about its potential impact due to the single-party dominance in these areas. Chris, on the other hand, was more optimistic about the possibility of real choice and mor...
Trump’s terrible polls and terrible assault on the Bill of Rights. Brian, Chris and Andy discuss immigration actions, judicial arrests, President Trump’s continued assault on the Constitution, violating at least five Bill of Rights amendments. They also discussed the President's historically low approval rating, the Justice Department memo on the Alien Enemies Act (which allows for warrantless home searches without judicial rev...
Debate: If we’re anti-MAGA in Virginia, do we have to vote Spanberger? Virginia’s gubernatorial election: Making history, making choices. Focusing on Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Sears, and discussing the potential implications of the race as a referendum on President Trump. Brian, Chris and Andy debated the merits of supporting major party candidates versus seeking alternatives, with Andy expressing his intention to vote for Spa...
Episode 61: Bullshit & Buffoonery: Trump, Tariffs & Torture Camps. Brian, Chris and Andy discussed President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff plan (no-plan-at-all), his nonsensical rhetoric about foreign nations "looting, pillaging, raping, and plundering” America and how it doesn’t match the reality of Americans’ high living standards and quality of life. They also spoke on inaccuracies about American man...
Trump Unconstitutionally Seeks to Defund Libraries + Tech, Tariffs & Trans Visibility. Brian, Chris, and Andy discussed the ongoing (often unconstitutional) antics coming out of Washington, DC, and their impact on Virginia, including a recent executive order targeting libraries. They expressed concern about the erosion of congressional authority and the potential for commercial entities to limit access to information. They also...
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