

Good Morning Liberty
Good Morning Liberty
Good Morning Liberty is a libertarian podcast hosted by Nate and Chuck, lifelong friends and former touring musicians who now run a healthcare software business in Nashville, TN. Each episode breaks down daily news and political events through the lens of libertarian philosophies, emphasizing individual freedom, logic-based arguments, and practical ways to live a meaningful life. With a mix of humor and insightful commentary, it's perfect for anyone seeking a fresh, liberty-minded start to their day.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 57min
Dumb BLEEP of the Week! (TDS, Bill Burr, DEI Flights, & Nazis) || EP 1495
Join Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson on this episode of Good Morning Liberty as they discuss the most outrageous news and dumb moments of the week. From the saltiness over USA vs. Canada game to dissecting 'Dumb Bleep of the Week' with submissions ranging from Trump Derangement Syndrome, billionaire comments, and more. They dive into integration vs. segregation debates sparked by Trevor Noah, political controversies, and absurd commentary from politicians and social media. End the week with a roundup of cringe-worthy and laughable moments that will leave you questioning reality. (03:01) Dumb Bleep #1: Trump Derangement Syndrome (07:34) Dumb Bleep #2: Trump's Controversial Tweet (09:07) Dumb Bleep #3: Bill Burr on Billionaires (20:15) Dumb Bleep #4: Representative Garcia's Comments (24:40) Dumb Bleep #5: Plane Crash Controversy (28:12) All-Female Flights and Safety (30:24) Aviation Safety Statistics (31:42) Doge Dividend Checks Discussion (38:52) Mirror Reflection Mystery (41:50) Segregation and Integration Debate (46:15) Revolutionary Rhetoric (48:53) Nazi Allegations and Free Speech 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/gml50off 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

Feb 20, 2025 • 46min
Trump's NY Troll, DOGE Stimmy Ideas, Plane Crashes Lowest on Record, More Fraud Found || EP 1494
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss current events, including a hilarious trolling incident involving Trump and New York's congestion pricing. They also talk about their upcoming appearance at the Tennessee State Libertarian Party Convention and dive into debates on federal funding, waste, and fraud. The episode features a deep dive into recent concerns about FAA cuts and air travel safety, debunking the media's portrayal of rampant aviation accidents. Tune in for a mix of serious discussion, lighthearted banter, and insightful political commentary. (04:16) NYC Congestion Pricing Controversy (07:00) Trump's Political Strategy (16:26) Doge Dividend and Economic Plans (23:00) Rand Paul's Rescission Package Proposal (24:56) Controversial EPA Grant to Power Forward Communities (27:43) FAA Cuts and Air Traffic Safety Concerns (30:40) Automation in Air Traffic Control (33:33) Media Hype on Aviation Accidents (41:39) Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement 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/gml50off 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

Feb 19, 2025 • 55min
DOGE Dividend? || EP 1493
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Thompson discuss various topics, including the Trump administration's directive to the Pentagon to plan for sweeping budget cuts, aiming to cut 8% from the defense budget annually over the next five years. They talk about the potential impact and feasibility of these cuts. The conversation also covers Elon Musk's controversial proposal, the 'Doge Dividend,' which suggests giving American taxpayers a $5,000 check from saved government funds. They explore the economic implications, including concerns about increased national debt and inflation. The hosts also touch on the bureaucracy's resistance to implementing presidential executive orders and the current state of various Trump cabinet nominees. 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/gml50off 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

Feb 18, 2025 • 43min
Social Security Fraud Exposed? + Another Plane Crash? || EP 1492
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss a recent plane crash in Toronto involving a Delta flight, exploring possible causes, including flap malfunctions and weather conditions. The hosts also delve into the contentious topic of Social Security fraud, highlighting an auditor's report revealing millions of records with missing death information and the potential financial implications. Furthermore, they touch on the importance of government audits and the challenges faced in tracking massive amounts of government spending, particularly in relation to the Treasury's payment system. (00:39) Plane Crash in Toronto (01:05) Speculations and Comparisons (02:27) Blame Game and Political Reactions (10:58) Social Security Database Anomalies (20:37) Government's Reluctance to Fix Fraud (21:00) The Cost of Ignoring Fraud (22:39) Social Security Administration's Response (25:31) Public Reaction and Political Influence (27:35) The Reality of Social Security (30:26) Misinterpretation of Treasury Payments (35:07) The Bigger Picture of Government Fraud (38:38) The Mystery of Fort Knox (39:44) Conclusion and Final Thoughts 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/gml50off 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

Feb 17, 2025 • 58min
This Episode is Already Banned in Germany || EP 1491
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Chuck Thompson discuss a range of topics including free speech, government waste, and the Daytona 500. Starting off with a light-hearted banter on President's Day and some housekeeping announcements, they dive into the Libertarian Party of Tennessee State Convention and social media engagements on X. They explore the misuse of taxpayer money, with a critical eye on government propaganda, contrasting it with social media's role in political discourse. Nate and Chuck delve into the chilling effect of online censorship in Germany, criticizing the law enforcement's crackdown on dissenting voices. They scrutinize USAID's accountability and evaluate the current administration's approach to reducing executive power. Mixed with humor and serious commentary, this episode provides a balanced view on free speech, government overreach, and American politics. (03:07) NASCAR and Presidential Commentary (04:24) Government Spending and Propaganda (08:23) Free Speech and Government Overreach (21:53) Historical Misinterpretations and Free Speech (29:45) The Crime of Reposting (30:21) Government Misinformation and Economic Data (31:16) Fact Checkers and Surveillance (32:15) Left vs. Right Nazis (32:55) Free Speech Boundaries in Germany (35:39) Raids on Online Hate Speech (36:51) The Role of VPNs and Cloud Access (40:17) Toxic Femininity and Reputation Destruction (43:23) USAID and Government Accountability (46:18) Founding Fathers and Executive Power 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/gml50off 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

Feb 16, 2025 • 32min
Permanently Defund the United Nations Population Fund w/ Aidan Grogan || EP 1490
Aidan Grogan joins Josh to discuss Trump once again cutting off funds to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). They discuss the economics and immorality of funding organizations like the UNFPA and some of the disastrous policies they have supported over the years. Aidan's article in The Daily Wire: https://www.dailywire.com/news/why-president-trump-must-defund-this-u-n-agency-once-again Follow Aidan on X, and at The Daily Economy: https://x.com/aidangrogan?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg https://thedailyeconomy.org/ Follow Aidan at Young Voices: https://www.joinyv.org/talent/aidan-grogan 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/gml50off 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

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 6min
Dumb BLEEP of the Week! (Ridiculous Lawmakers, "This is Tyranny," Corruption, & More!) || EP 1489
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss the Federal Government's spending, Trump's suggestion to cut the military budget, libertarian critique on current political moves, the inefficiency of certain federal departments, and more. They also touch on topics such as reparations, ridiculous new laws, and the Musk freakout. Join them for a deep dive into the latest in politics and governance. (02:01) Trump's Military Budget Proposal (03:50) Libertarian Influence in Government (15:09) Reparations Debate (23:52) Controversial Legislation: Ejaculation Bill (30:37) Sterilization Protest Against Trump (31:57) Munich Attack and Victim Blaming (33:32) FBI and Jeffrey Epstein Controversy (37:29) Trump and Authoritarianism Tweets (41:19) Economic Realities and Government Statistics (43:23) Federal Employee Retirement Process (45:03) Leftist Freakouts and Trump (48:31) Elon Musk and Government Contracts 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/gml50off 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

Feb 13, 2025 • 50min
The Fraud is Astounding! Media Shifts Narrative on Biden's Perfect Economy, RFK Jr. Confirmed || EP 1488
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss the latest topics including RFK Jr.'s confirmation, government inefficiency, and economic misconceptions. They highlight the March 1st-2nd Tennessee Libertarian Party State Convention, the costs of regulatory compliance, and how media narratives shift based on political biases. They also touch on Doge's impact on government transparency and dig into the broader implications of aid funding cuts from the U.S. government. Join them for an in-depth look at life, liberty, and the pursuit of meaning. (02:00) RFK Jr. Nomination Discussion (04:11) Economic Insights and Price Gouging (07:15) Media's Role in Economic Perception (15:46) Government Regulations and Their Impact (23:13) Doge Outrage and Obama's Digital Service (25:27) Fraud and Waste in Government Spending (27:43) The Impact of Government Inefficiency (31:28) Public Reaction and Political Implications (36:56) The Cost of Government Aid Cuts (46:57) 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/gml50off 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

Feb 12, 2025 • 41min
DOGE, Judges, Tulsi Confirmed, Russia/Ukraine Peace? || EP 1487
Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss a range of topics, starting with the outdated processes of federal employee retirements that occur in an old limestone mine in Pennsylvania. They explore the inefficiencies and ponder why these processes haven't been modernized. The discussion transitions to the role of judges as ultimate arbiters of constitutionality, highlighting quotes from the founders like Thomas Jefferson. They also delve into the potential activism of judges and its impact on executive authority. Furthermore, the episode touches on the role of media and technology in spreading information quickly. A White Pill Wednesday segment includes promising developments such as a peace talk between Trump, Zelensky, and Putin over the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as DNI, and significant tax cuts proposed in a new House resolution. The hosts wrap up by revealing the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. (01:21) Government Inefficiencies and Modernization (03:48) Judicial Authority and Constitutional Interpretation (05:50) Activist Judges and Political Bias (18:53) Tulsi Gabbard's Confirmation (20:36) White Pill Wednesday: Optimism for the Future (22:04) Cautious Optimism and Global Politics (22:28) Trump's Conversations with Zelensky and Putin (25:37) The Russia-Ukraine War and Biden's Stance (28:27) Investigations into JFK, Epstein, and 9/11 (31:27) House Budget Resolution and Economic Policies 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/gml50off 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

Feb 12, 2025 • 53min
Dan McKnight - Defend the Guard, Trump's Second Term, Gaza, & Pete Hegseth || EP 1486
In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston welcomes Dan McKnight, chairman and founder of Bring Our Troops Home and Defend the Guard. Dan shares his backstory, including his military service and his journey from supporting endless wars to advocating for their end. They discuss the Defend the Guard initiative, its successes, and the challenges it faces in various states. They also delve into the implications of U.S. foreign policy under different administrations and the need for congressional accountability in declaring war. Tune in to learn more about grassroots activism and the ongoing efforts to reclaim constitutional war powers. Dan McKnight served 13 years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, U.S. Army, and Idaho Army National Guard, including a National Guard response and support mission during Hurricane Katrina and an 18-month deployment to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom in the Pech River Valley of Northeastern Afghanistan. In an effort to refocus the proper use of the United States military, Dan founded Bring Our Troops Home in February 2019 with a mission to force Washington DC to end these undeclared wars and commit to reclaiming the congressional enumerated power "to declare war." Dan's X: https://x.com/DanMcKnight30 Follow Defend the Guard on X: https://x.com/DefendTheGuard Follow Bring Our Troops Home on X: https://x.com/TroopsHomeUS DEFEND THE GUARD https://defendtheguard.us/ (00:57) Dan McKnight's Background and Military Service (01:01) Founding Bring Our Troops Home and Defend the Guard (02:24) Challenges and Advocacy in Washington, DC (03:40) Veteran Perspectives on War and Service (06:50) Defend the Guard Movement and Legislation (07:56) National Guard's Role in Modern Warfare (13:32) Issues with Military Leadership and Recruitment (16:41) Biden's Withdrawal from Afghanistan (20:04) Congressional Abdication of War Powers (30:20) Pentagon Audit and Military Spending (34:48) Trump's Foreign Policy and Gaza (40:46) Defend the Guard Movement (47:15) Grassroots Activism and Support


