Libertarians talk Psychology
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October 15, 2025 • 22 mins
This is a rebroadcast of ep 168
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, Julie reviews a report on racial bias published by the Association for Psychological Science. We take a deep dive into what modern research says about racism, bias, and systemic disparities—and how these ideas are often misunderstood in public discussions.
Julie explains the difference between racism, which involves hostility or intent, and bias, which c...
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, Julie reviews a report on racial bias published by the Association for Psychological Science. We take a deep dive into what modern research says about racism, bias, and systemic disparities—and how these ideas are often misunderstood in public discussions.
Julie explains the difference between racism, which involves hostility or intent, and bias, which c...
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October 8, 2025 • 25 mins
This is a rebroadcast of ep 173
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we take a deeper look at the idea that America is flawed—but who really does it better? Inspired by the honest insights of Ron Paul, we explore the structural, political, and cultural flaws that continue to affect freedom and governance in the United States.
While critics and patriots alike can agree the U.S. has serious issues—corruption, bureaucracy, s...
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we take a deeper look at the idea that America is flawed—but who really does it better? Inspired by the honest insights of Ron Paul, we explore the structural, political, and cultural flaws that continue to affect freedom and governance in the United States.
While critics and patriots alike can agree the U.S. has serious issues—corruption, bureaucracy, s...
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October 3, 2025 • 29 mins
This is a rebroadcast of ep 198
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive deeper into the theme of tribalism and its psychological impact on modern populism. Drawing from the insights of historian Victor Davis Hanson, we examine how tribalism has developed in America and what it reveals about our cultural and political divides. We connect Hanson’s perspective to research on implicit and explicit attitudes, exploring h...
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive deeper into the theme of tribalism and its psychological impact on modern populism. Drawing from the insights of historian Victor Davis Hanson, we examine how tribalism has developed in America and what it reveals about our cultural and political divides. We connect Hanson’s perspective to research on implicit and explicit attitudes, exploring h...
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September 24, 2025 • 20 mins
This is a rebroadcast of ep. 119
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive into the Netflix series Narcos and connect its gritty storytelling to America’s decades-long War on Drugs. While Narcos shows the DEA and U.S. forces hunting down Colombian drug lords, the real question is whether U.S. policy fueled the very chaos it claimed to fight. Was the United States truly protecting its citizens, or did political interes...
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive into the Netflix series Narcos and connect its gritty storytelling to America’s decades-long War on Drugs. While Narcos shows the DEA and U.S. forces hunting down Colombian drug lords, the real question is whether U.S. policy fueled the very chaos it claimed to fight. Was the United States truly protecting its citizens, or did political interes...
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September 17, 2025 • 26 mins
This is a rebroadcast of ep. 194
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, Julie and Mike take a deep dive into the film Darkest Hour, starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, set in the tense days before the Nazi invasion of the United Kingdom during World War II. We explore how Churchill’s leadership illustrates the value of cognitive diversity—bringing different perspectives, problem-solving styles, and viewpoints toget...
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, Julie and Mike take a deep dive into the film Darkest Hour, starring Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill, set in the tense days before the Nazi invasion of the United Kingdom during World War II. We explore how Churchill’s leadership illustrates the value of cognitive diversity—bringing different perspectives, problem-solving styles, and viewpoints toget...
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September 10, 2025 • 24 mins
(Rebroadcast of ep. 77)
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we tackle the provocative question: Is it always the government’s fault? While government intervention often makes existing problems worse, the truth is more complicated. Sometimes, the public itself resists needed reforms or rejects practical solutions—even when they could make life better.
We dig into how policies and cultural attitudes interact, touching on e...
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we tackle the provocative question: Is it always the government’s fault? While government intervention often makes existing problems worse, the truth is more complicated. Sometimes, the public itself resists needed reforms or rejects practical solutions—even when they could make life better.
We dig into how policies and cultural attitudes interact, touching on e...
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September 3, 2025 • 22 mins
We review the first 10 amendments to the Constitution and relate these to organizational psychology principles. We talk about freedom of expression, property rights, personal boundaries, and pushing the power down in the organization as far as it can go. While the Constitution structures the government to prohibit abuse of power, the Bill of Rights clarifies the individual liberty of the citizen.
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August 27, 2025 • 17 mins
John Locke came up with the idea of natural rights, which are much better than the instincts of our caveman ancestors! He called those natural rights life, liberty, and property. But of course as civilization has evolved It has gone a lot further than that. Dave Smith talks about some of the government abuses that force us into wars.
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August 20, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of Libertarians Talk Psychology, we dive into the concept of the group unconscious—the unseen psychological forces that drive collective behavior, ideology, and political movements. How do mass beliefs form? Why do groups act irrationally? And how can individuals break free from destructive collective thinking? We explore these questions from a libertarian perspective, examining how psychology and politics intersect...
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August 13, 2025 • 23 mins
Thank goodness the cancel culture world has begun to allow true free speech, with the use of the Internet! (Maybe we should be thanking Elon Musk and possibly Trump!) Governments have always attempted to control communication to the masses, and socialist systems have been the worst.
But in today’s world, maybe we should just allow these socialist style cities and states to try out their idiotic ideas. With our evolving free speech, ...
But in today’s world, maybe we should just allow these socialist style cities and states to try out their idiotic ideas. With our evolving free speech, ...
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August 6, 2025 • 22 mins
We talk about the very sensitive subject of politics and homosexuals. Julie gives her views on homosexuality from the evolutionary perspective and touches on the new research that hormone disruptors may be responsible for sexual differences and transgender characteristics. We look at the issues with shame versus pride, especially how sensitivity restricts scientific inquiry. The libertarian principle of live and let live, and pride...
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July 30, 2025 • 17 mins
Will there ever be jail time for politicians who lie and distort elections and laws? Will our political parties ever agree to the obvious truth even when given proper evidence?
If we are honest with ourselves, the answer is no, the answer has always been no, and probably will be no well into the future.
Free speech and secure election integrity seem like the best path for our country.
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If we are honest with ourselves, the answer is no, the answer has always been no, and probably will be no well into the future.
Free speech and secure election integrity seem like the best path for our country.
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July 23, 2025 • 22 mins
This is a reboardcast from Feb. 14, 2021
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how open debate fuels both psychological growth and a truly free society. We dive into the principles of civil discourse, cognitive bias, and how psychological defense mechanisms often shut down meaningful conversation. By examining real-world examples—from political polarization to online cancel culture—we reveal why open dialogue isn’t just a li...
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how open debate fuels both psychological growth and a truly free society. We dive into the principles of civil discourse, cognitive bias, and how psychological defense mechanisms often shut down meaningful conversation. By examining real-world examples—from political polarization to online cancel culture—we reveal why open dialogue isn’t just a li...
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July 16, 2025 • 22 mins
The swamp still exists! But at least it is a better swamp now than it was for the last few years. It is hard to ignore the Jeffrey Epstein lies, the Covid abuses, the ongoing Ukraine corruption, and the gutting of DOGE.
But at least Ron DeSantis has presented a possible escape. Just convince Elon Musk to lead an effort for a balanced budget amendment.
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But at least Ron DeSantis has presented a possible escape. Just convince Elon Musk to lead an effort for a balanced budget amendment.
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July 9, 2025 • 23 mins
We look at some of the news events in the last week or so in light of the herd mentality permeating the US. Victor Davis Hanson describes the situation as a problem with the Trump derangement syndrome. He warns not to follow the experts because their analysis is flawed by group bias. We discuss how herd mentality and groupthink threaten our rational thinking.
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July 2, 2025 • 22 mins
Is there any excuse for using force even if a country is expressing threatening language? What if that country is doing harm to their own citizens? Is it really a good idea to contribute money to that country even when it shows one of these bad behaviors?
It seems like a better idea would be to encourage a more prosperous population by showing good free market example.
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June 25, 2025 • 24 mins
Spoiler alert. We discuss the ideas characterized in Downton Abbey as it relates to libertarian principles. Centralized power restricts personal freedoms and choices represented in the series by aristocracy and the middle class workers.
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June 18, 2025 • 22 mins
We comment on Dave Smith’s assessment that Elon Musk is dedicated to two big issues. One is free speech and the other is government spending.
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June 11, 2025 • 24 mins
We discuss the very interesting brouhaha between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. We look at clips from sky news and Dr. Drew to review the characteristics of the conflict from a libertarian standpoint but more importantly the issues of family dynamics that appear to be involved for Elon Musk.
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June 4, 2025 • 22 mins
It breaks my heart to see one of my heroes, Kash Patel, resort to the same deep state trick I have been hearing for decades: “believe me, I am an expert, and Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide”.
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