Libertarian Counterpoint

James Just and John Cameron break down the week’s sharpest political reversals and policy stumbles—from Newsom’s attempt to pin a Biden‑era move on Trump, to fresh warning signs in California’s labor market. “From the Fields” examines the renewed push for industrial policy, while Colorado expands due‑process protections in civil asset forfeiture cases. The hosts also cover a federal agency denyin...

James Just and John Cameron go live for Libertarian Counterpoint 1811 to unpack a week where the biggest scandals aren’t the illegal acts — they’re the legal ones. From California’s election rules that tilt the playing field by design, to Labour’s rushed voting changes in the UK aimed at sidelining Reform, the hosts examine how political actors increasingly use the law itself as a weapon.

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James Just and John Cameron dive into a week where California politics delivers more plot twists than a prestige drama. First, Democrats face an unexpected Prop 50 backlash that threatens to scramble their primary math, raising questions about strategy, messaging, and unintended consequences. From The Fields revisits the moral trap of “Voting for Evil,” setting the tone for a broader conversation about political comprom...

James Just and John Cameron break down a week packed with reminders of how far government power can reach — and how hard people have to fight to push it back. They open with the Tennessee man jailed 37 days over a Trump meme who just won an $835,000 First Amendment settlement, a case that exposes how fragile speech rights can be when officials overreach. Then they look at the growing wave of state laws targeting teachers unio...

James Just and John Cameron break down a week of political tremors reshaping both major parties. The show opens with Rep. Thomas Massie’s surprising primary loss to Trump‑backed challenger Ed Gallrein — a result that raises questions about ideological loyalty, party discipline, and the future of dissent within the GOP.

From The Fields takes a sharp turn into the ethics of “voting for the lesser evil,” challen...

In this episode of the long-running program Libertarian Counterpoint, the hosts discuss recent legal actions involving the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging the organization engaged in financial fraud and the funding of extremist groups to maintain its relevance. The conversation transitions into a broader critique of government inefficiency, where the participants argue that state bureaucracies often perpetuate social problems...

James Just and Jason McPhee break down a packed week of stories showing how political power shapes markets, rights, and everyday life.

We open with California’s controversial “Housing Killer” bills, where homebuilders warn new regulations could choke off construction and worsen the state’s affordability crisis. Then we turn to New York City, where Mayor Mamdani’s first 100 days raise questions about ide...

On Libertarian Counterpoint 1802, James Just and Jason McPhee break down a week defined by governments tightening their grip—and citizens pushing back. California advances the controversial “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising fresh questions about fraud enforcement, due process, and the expanding reach of state power. Across the Atlantic, the Irish government deploys its military against its own citizens, a move crit...

James Just and John Cameron unpack a week of stories that all point in the same direction: when policy collides with reality, reality wins. California’s population continues to fall as families flee sky‑high housing costs in search of the American dream somewhere—anywhere—else. Meanwhile, the state’s $20 fast‑food wage is already producing ripple effects, and Bay Area leaders are floating a $30 minimum wage ...

The Supreme Court shakes up California’s conversion‑therapy ban, questions birthright citizenship limits, and rules against the music industry in a major piracy case. James Just and John Cameron break down what these decisions mean for free speech, digital rights, and constitutional limits. Plus: social‑media regulation battles, FBI pressure to release files on Rep. Swalwell, NASA’s costly Artemis program, and a nationw...

James Just and Alexander Vasquez return live to unpack the political, cultural, and economic stories shaping the week. Sacramento’s proposal to rename Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza reignites debates over civic identity. Florida sheriffs warn that mass deportations risk public safety and call for a more realistic immigration path.

This week’s “From The Fields” explores supply chain vulnerabilities and how govern...

James Just and John Cameron tackle a week of government overreach and institutional breakdown. California’s new age verification law threatens open-source software and digital privacy, while a voter ID initiative gains momentum for the November ballot. From The Fields revisits Trump’s tariffs and their lingering economic damage.

We spotlight two cases of police misconduct: one man wrongly jailed over a faulty drug test, ...

James Just and John Cameron break down a week where foreign policy, constitutional authority, and state‑level dysfunction all collide. We open with the geopolitical fallout from the U.S.–Israel strike on Iran and why analysts argue the real target may be China’s expanding influence. Then we examine Iran’s internal unraveling—and why political Islam continues spreading even as the regime weakens.

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James Just and John Cameron return live with a wide‑ranging episode that tracks the shifting ground beneath America’s political movements and civil liberties. The show opens with reflections on the passing of major political figures and what it means for the future of ideological leadership. Then, a look at Democrats preparing coordinated protests for Trump’s upcoming State of the Union.

From the Fields examines the old ...

Tonight’s episode of Libertarian Counterpoint breaks down the widening gap between political narratives and real‑world outcomes.

We examine California’s demographic decline, the rise of Gavin Newsom as a national frontrunner, the hidden dangers of the proposed “billionaire tax,” the explosion of public‑school staffing despite falling enrollment, the true causes of America’s housing crisis, new research ...