Libertarian Counterpoint

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...

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 critics say exposes th...

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 that could accelerate th...

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 nationwide general ...

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 government intervention am...

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, and New ...

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.

From The Fields takes on the long...

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 saying “...

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 challenging global population ...

Tonight on Libertarian Counterpoint, James Just breaks down a week of stories that reveal a single, undeniable truth:

When government grows, transparency shrinks — and ordinary people pay the price.

We examine:

• The Epstein files and elite protection networks

• The federal prosecution of Don Lemon and the assault on press freedom

• NYC’s deadly collectivist homeless policy

• A state attorney fired for dissent on gender‑affirming care

• C...

Part 2 dives into the real‑world consequences of abandoning human respect. Hannah Henriksen shares powerful personal stories and professional case studies — including the wrongful arrest of an attorney, regulatory overreach harming small businesses, and medical patients caught in bureaucratic crossfire.

These narratives reveal how coercive systems often reduce human happiness, undermine autonomy, and create barriers for people simpl...

A thoughtful and engaging conversation between Libertarian Counterpoint and Hannah Henriksen, President of Respect America. Together they explore the organization’s mission and the philosophy of human respect—an ethical framework that rejects coercion, violence, and state‑imposed solutions in favor of voluntary, compassionate action.

Henriksen shares both personal experiences and real case studies, including the wrongful arrest ...

In Part 1 of this two‑episode conversation, Libertarian Counterpoint sits down with Hannah Henriksen, President of Respect America, to explore the core philosophy behind the organization: human respect. Henriksen explains how this ethical framework rejects coercion, violence, and top‑down control in favor of voluntary, compassionate, community‑driven solutions.

If you’re curious about the principles behind voluntaryism, decentra...