Good Morning Liberty

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Thompson dive into current political events, focusing on former President Donald Trump's criticism of Senator Rand Paul over the 'big beautiful bill.' They discuss the controversies surrounding the bill, particularly its massive spending provisions and how it impacts the national debt. The conversation highlights the complexities of federal spending and budget reconciliation rules, along with reactions from various political figures including Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk. Additionally, they touch on the potential dangers of Palantir's increasing role in government data analytics. With humor and critical analysis, Nate and Charles navigate the intricacies of contemporary politics, providing their listeners with insights and commentary on the latest developments in the realm of life, liberty, and the pursuit of meaning. (00:00) Intro (02:35) Trump's Criticism of Rand Paul (05:23) Rand Paul's Response to the Bill (07:12) Public Reactions and Commentary (11:25) Elon Musk's Critique (14:37) Discussion on Government Spending (23:24) Debating Government Spending Cuts (24:11) Analyzing the Fiscal Year Budget (24:39) Military and Discretionary Spending (25:35) The Illusion of Budget Cuts (27:52) Political Reactions and Social Media (29:11) Election Night Reflections (31:20) Palantir and Government Efficiency (36:02) Concerns Over Centralized Databases (39:33) Potential Future Government Overreach (43:44) Historical Warnings and Modern Implications Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles 'Murica' Thompson return from their break and dive into various updates and recaps. Nate shares anecdotes from his trip to Norway, including a stop in London and his culinary experiences. The duo emphasizes the importance of taking breaks from politics, highlighting how a hiatus decreased their stress levels. They discuss the controversial Doge commission's supposed accomplishments, criticisms of government spending, and the inefficiencies they've observed. Updates on Ukraine, U.S. tariffs, Palantir's latest developments, and thoughts on Elon Musk's political involvement are also covered. Lastly, they address the skepticism surrounding the big beautiful bill and its potential impact on Trump's political agenda. Join us for a casual and informative conversation! (00:00) Introduction and Welcome Back (01:19) Taking a Break from Politics (05:27) Travel Tales: Norway and London (12:24) Catching Up on News (14:57) Trump's Tariff Troubles (18:52) Elon Musk and Doge Mission Accomplished (21:58) Dumb Leap of the Week Teaser (22:49) White House Video and Government Efficiency (24:28) Critique of Government Efficiency Claims (35:50) Political Spending and Elon Musk's Involvement (40:46) Senate's Stance on Spending Cuts Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

You Are The Power's National Volunteer Director, Ryan Ralston, joins Josh to talk about some awesome wins they have seen over the past two months. Several families have been reunited after years of legal battles and new legislation was passed in Georgia to help prevent families from facing similar nightmares in the future. You Are The Power continues to make a major difference in communities and continues to build their presence across the country. Follow You Are The Power online and on X: https://www.youarethepower.net/ https://x.com/yatpofficial?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg Contact Ryan directly: ryan.ralston@youarethepower.net

Representatives from the Kwik Trip 50k, and the Band of Runners organization joined Josh to discuss how they are working together to support veterans and gold star families. The Kwik Trip 50K is a run in Wisconsin that was started by Josh, Jon and a small group of running friends. It started as a goofy idea that grew into a way to raise money for an awesome organization. That organization is, Band of Runners. They bring veterans and gold star families to a trail running camp to introduce them to trail running, and the trail running community. They teach them all about the therapeutic properties of running through nature and also help provide them with a sense of community that they may have lost after their time in the service. It's a small organization that is making a huge impact. Help the Kwik Trip 50K support the Band of Runners: https://donorbox.org/2025-kwik-trip-50k-fun-run Check out the Kwik Trip 50K: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CHKgTEteH/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://youtu.be/UaE1rFxg_cc For other ways to support the Band of Runners check them out online: https://www.bandofrunners.org/ Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Sleepy' Thompson dive deep into major political and social topics of the day. They kick off with discussions about the latest political maneuvers by President Trump, particularly his ongoing feud with Congressman Thomas Massey. They explore the intricacies of current legislative debates, the implications of new bills, and the rhetoric surrounding government spending. The discussion also critiques recent Supreme Court decisions and public reactions, as well as misinformation and hypocritical stances in politics. Nate and Charles also touch on the impacts of recent extreme weather events, deregulation debates, and the contentious topic of misgendering laws in Colorado. Don't miss the engaging commentary on these pressing topics! (00:00) Introduction (01:55) Dumb Bleep of the Week: Big Beautiful Bill (06:44) Massey vs. Trump: The Political Showdown (13:00) Fiscal Hawks and Government Spending (19:19) Hypocrisy in Politics (21:57) Tornado Aftermath and Housing Deregulation (24:33) Misgendering Law in Colorado (28:09) Biden's Age and Media Contradictions (33:17) Hillary Clinton's Advice and Patriarchy (36:03) Habeas Corpus Misunderstanding (40:35) Dumb Bleep of the Week Voting Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate and Charles dive deep into the controversial 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' They critique the bill's components, including the potential effects of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, Medicaid cuts, and increased spending on Border Patrol and Defense. They also address Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating and discuss the long-term impact of the bill relative to current and future government spending and taxation. Beyond these specifics, the hosts emphasize the need for fiscal responsibility and the challenges politicians face in implementing spending cuts. (00:00) Introduction (01:50) Discussion on the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (02:43) Moody's Credit Rating Downgrade (04:35) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Debate (07:03) Projections and Realities of the Bill (18:37) Work Requirements and Social Programs (20:04) Immigration and Border Security Funding (21:24) Defense Spending and Military Quality of Life (22:12) Student Loans and University Endowments (24:18) Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Cuts (25:21) The True Cost of Government Spending (26:08) Interest on Debt and Deficit Projections (29:29) Historical Spending and Taxation Trends (33:13) Political Promises and Fiscal Reality (34:13) Debunking Misconceptions About Tax Increases (35:08) The Need for Spending Cuts and Fiscal Reform (44:12) Proposals for Limiting Government Spending (46:43) The Role of Public Awareness and Action (48:41) Conclusion and Call to Action Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss the recent news about former President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis. They delve into how this information, coupled with Biden's previous medical records, was likely known well before his presidency. The conversation touches upon the potential manipulation and concealment of Biden's health status, drawing comparisons to other political figures and policies. The hosts also address the economic implications of current tariffs, Walmart's pricing adjustments, and their impact on consumers. They wrap up by debating the veracity of Jeffrey Epstein's cause of death as discussed by Dan Bongino and Cash Patel. Join Nate and Charles as they navigate these critical and controversial topics. (00:00) Introduction and Greetings (02:25) Biden has Cancer (05:16 He's had it for a while (24:46) Trump's Response to Walmart's Tariff Comments (28:10) Trump's Personality and Economic Policies (29:17) Tariffs and Their Impact on Prices (30:50) Corporate Greed and Price Gouging (31:20) Walmart's Business Model and Tariffs (31:58) High-End Steaks and Personal Spending (39:18) Debating Epstein's Death (44:45) Government Lies and Transparency (47:34) Economic Challenges and Political Inaction (52:40) Conclusion and Call to Action Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

Young Voices contributor, Lora Karch, joins Josh to discuss her recent article "Got Immigration Problems? Fix Foreign Policy First." In her article, she uses the Syrian conflict as an example to show how interventionist policies helped to make Syria unlivable, which led to the mass displacement of millions of people into other nations. This has helped to create the immigration problems we see today. Lora's article in the Libertarian Institute: Got Immigration Problems? Fix Foreign Policy First | The Libertarian Institute Follow Lora on X and at Young Voices: https://x.com/lorakarch?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://www.joinyv.org/talent/lora-karch Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

Join Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson on a jam-packed episode of Good Morning Liberty, where they dive into a variety of fascinating and controversial topics. This week's 'dumb bleep of the week' extends to discussions around Pfizer's alleged vaccine delay in 2020, election speculation, state governance shenanigans, questionable policy decisions, and more compelling and contentious issues. Get ready for an engaging analysis packed with humor, facts, and thought-provoking commentary. Whether you're keen on political updates, questioning government overreach, or just looking for some good old-fashioned banter, this episode has it all! (00:00) Introduction and Recap (00:46) Dumb Bleep #8: Pfizer Vaccine Delay Allegations (04:53) Dumb Bleep #9: Suspending Habeas Corpus (08:12) Dumb Bleep #10: Texas House Mariachi Band (10:34) Dumb Bleep #11: Equity Commitment Form (13:20) Dumb Bleep #12: Illinois Municipal Grocery Store (18:18) Dumb Bleep #13: Capitalism vs. Communism Memes (21:32) Dumb Bleep #14: Montana Bans Lab-Grown Meat (24:01) Lab-Grown Meat Controversy (24:35) Montana's Meat Ban Critique (25:38) Ethical Food Choices (28:23) Uber's Public Transport Initiative (31:58) Derek Chauvin Pardon Debate (42:57) Concluding Thoughts and Announcements Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

Join Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson in this episode of Good Morning Liberty as they kick off the highly anticipated Dumb Bleep of the Week. Nate and Chuck discuss the week's 'dumbest' moments, narrowed down from a list of thousands to the top 16. Topics include the Medicaid freak out, Biden's cognitive concerns highlighted in a new book, and a controversial Instagram post from former FBI Director James Comey. The conversation covers both humorous and serious political issues, featuring lively debates and insightful commentary. Tune in to hear about all the week's most ridiculous happenings and stay updated on the latest in libertarian politics. (00:00) Introduction and Greetings (00:45) Dumb Bleep of the Week: Overview (02:38) Medicaid Freakout: AOC's Claims (14:15) Medicaid Fraud and State Schemes (18:36) Josh Hawley on Medicaid Cuts (22:21) Dumb Bleep of the Week: Biden's Mental Acuity (28:43) Trump's Free Plane Controversy (37:41) South Africa Refugee Debate (40:37) Media Inquiries and Historical Context (41:15) Genocide Debate and Government Denial (42:43) Land Rights and Discrimination in South Africa (44:17) Matt Walsh and Social Media Controversies (52:08) James Comey's Controversial Instagram Post (01:09:13) Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Topics Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/factorpodcast Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month) Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML