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on the frontline in the war of ideas

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on the frontline in the war of ideas

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English


Episodes

The Power of Principle

7/10/2017
Not all heroes wear capes. This week’s guest, author of The Voluntaryist Comic Series (www.volcomic.com) demonstrates just how easily the thin razor of principle slices through political bullshit like a hot knife through…. well, bullshit. From the ridiculous “libertarian fascism” sub-movement to the political hysteria du jour, learn how principle can be your guiding light … Continue reading The Power of Principle →

Duration:00:43:41

YALgate with Kristen Jones

6/29/2017
YAL (Young Americans for Liberty) is in some hot water after disillusioned student interns blow whistle over fraud and general political hackery. Kristen Jones shares her firsthand account on this episode of Flagship Freedom.

Duration:01:09:22

Discussions with an Anarchist Communist

6/23/2017
After many, many attempts to engage in debate with a real live communist (a syndicalist, to be precise) Danny has finally found a willing participant! Topics range from systemic coercion and rights to scarce resources and more. Decide for yourself!

Duration:00:56:06

Anarcho-Fascism? Tackling Tactics with Love, Life, and Anarchy

5/5/2017
The liberty movement has no doubt become divided within the last 1 to 2 years. While some choose to stand by the timeless non-aggression principle, many prominent figures have been calling for a departure from principle in order to avert supposed short-term disasters. Some even openly advocate for Fascism. How can this be? Join Flagship … Continue reading Anarcho-Fascism? Tackling Tactics with Love, Life, and Anarchy →

Duration:00:52:47

Anarcho-Communism Scrutinized

4/27/2017
Not all self-proclaimed anarchists are capitalists. In fact, anarcho-communists reject capitalism vehemently. Clearly, “AnCaps” and “AnComs” can’t both be right. Is property theft? Is capitalism voluntary? Is profit exploitative? Dive into the rabbit hole of philosophy with Danny boy and repeat guest “The Pholosopher” for an examination of this alternative anarchic concept.

Duration:01:07:03

Examining Anarcho-Communism

4/26/2017
Not all self-proclaimed anarchists are capitalists. In fact, anarcho-communists reject capitalism vehemently. Clearly, “AnCaps” and “AnComs” can’t both be right. Is property theft? Is capitalism voluntary? Is profit exploitative? Dive into the rabbit hole of philosophy with Danny boy and repeat guest “The Pholosopher” for an examination of this alternative anarchic concept.

Duration:01:07:03

FF028: Spontaneous Schooling in the Third World

3/20/2017
Almost ten years after publishing his seminal work called The Beautiful Tree, Professor James Tooley joins Michael on the Flagship to talk about the ever stunning phenomenon of low-cost education spontaneously appearing in third world countries all over the globe. The most remarkable thing? They outperform government run schools! The two dig into the professor’s research … Continue reading FF028: Spontaneous Schooling in the Third World →

Duration:00:50:12

FF027: Civil Rights and the Pro-Life Movement

3/13/2017
Think the anti-abortion movement was always the religious right’s reaction to feminism, civil rights, and sexual liberation? Think again. History is written by the winners and on 1973, pro-abortion advocates won a landmark case that earned them the presumption to rewrite history in a way more suitable to their interests. But what if I told you … Continue reading FF027: Civil Rights and the Pro-Life Movement →

Duration:01:14:18

FF026: Profits are Exploitation

3/6/2017
Michael takes the offensive once again to attack Danny on his views that the all powerful invisible hand of the free market can solve the ailments of the world. Find out whether Danny has what it takes to defend against criticisms of capitalism like profits as exploitation, labor mechanization, child labor, and monopolies in our … Continue reading FF026: Profits are Exploitation →

Duration:01:16:25

FF025: Real Heroes of Venezuela

2/27/2017
“I usually tell my American friends that they take their liberty for granted because when we have liberty, we have everything, and we just don’t care. And it’s just about time, you know? It starts very slow, like a cancer. And when you know you have it, it’s too late. I’m talking about socialism.” Danny … Continue reading FF025: Real Heroes of Venezuela →

Duration:00:47:15

FF024: Nations of Sanity

2/20/2017
When Michael is away on a ski trip, Danny has a long-awaited conversation with listener and free society advocate Matt Sands. Danny and Matt review Matt’s “Nations of Sanity” proposal, a fellowship agreement for a free society that he claims can offer more clarity to the NAP. They also review a whole laundry list of … Continue reading FF024: Nations of Sanity →

Duration:01:29:47

FF023: The Extreme Activism of James V. Baker

2/13/2017
Danny and Michael are split in their opinions on the recent actions of gun activist and voluntaryist James V. Baker, who entered a Dearborn, MI police station armed with two firearms, a ski mask, body armor, and a camera to file a complaint. We have James on the program to talk about the incident, learn … Continue reading FF023: The Extreme Activism of James V. Baker →

Duration:01:01:36

FF022: Black Guns Matter

2/6/2017
With Danny off doing more important things than co-hosting our podcast, Michael rides solo in a conversation with Maj Toure, founder of Black Guns Matter. Maj sets the record straight on why we need firearms, how to responsibly own them, and debunks many common myths surrounding them. BGM Facebook BGM Swag Maj on Twitter FBI … Continue reading FF022: Black Guns Matter →

Duration:00:55:48

FF021: Libertarians Hate Children?

1/30/2017
Danny and Michael recruit Peaceful Anarchism’s Danillo Cuellar to take on the infamous chapter 14 of Ethics, a portion of Rothbard’s philosophy dealing with children’s rights that has received a considerable amount of attention since its publication. Along the way, they touch upon Kinsella’s body/property ownership distinction, Child Protective Services, spanking, and animal rights. Peaceful Anarchism … Continue reading FF021: Libertarians Hate Children? →

Duration:01:03:47

FF020: When Morals Clash With Career

1/23/2017
Danny and Michael invite Raeford Davis, a former cop turned critic of the drug war, onto the Flagship to talk about his experience on the force that led to his shocking realization of the malfeasance committed every single day by his own brothers in blue. Raeford’s Twitter Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) Blue Enmity “Murder in the … Continue reading FF020: When Morals Clash With Career →

Duration:00:37:19

FF019: Your Political Spectrum Sucks

1/17/2017
Danny and Michael discuss the failures of the single axis left-right spectrum to adequately map contemporary American politics. By introducing multi-dimensional mapping, the two believe the way Americans currently look at the nominal differences of left and right can be fundamentally altered to reflect real political differences. The distinction is as radical as B&W versus color! Nolan Chart … Continue reading FF019: Your Political Spectrum Sucks →

Duration:00:50:43

FF018: The Racist Border Wars

1/9/2017
Danny is back to join Michael and our guest, The Asian Capitalist, in a journey into the murky ethics of immigration from a Libertarian perspective. They also briefly touch upon nationalism and the possible dangers that it poses to a free society. The Asian Capitalist Blog Hoppe’s controlled border writings Singapore’s nanny state

Duration:01:03:09

FF017: We Can Protect You Better, Part II

1/2/2017
Here is the conclusion of the remarkable conversation Michael has with Commander Dale Brown of Threat Management Center. In this episode, we talk about the common objections against private security, hear more fascinating personal anecdotes of Brown’s more than twenty years experience, and how we can change existing structures to follow more successful models such … Continue reading FF017: We Can Protect You Better, Part II →

Duration:00:48:45

FF016: We Can Protect You Better, Part I

12/26/2016
With Danny missing out on all the fun on a work-related excursion, Michael invites Commander Dale Brown of the Detroit-based Threat Management Center to have an in-depth conversation about how the private sector can revolutionize the way we look at protecting people, neighborhoods, and businesses. You won’t wanna miss this one. This is part one of … Continue reading FF016: We Can Protect You Better, Part I →

Duration:00:47:22

FF015: A Bowl of Pho-losophy

12/19/2016
Danny and Michael have a lively discussion with their new friend, The Pholosopher, on relationships, the immigrant experience, and Asians as the model minority. Please forgive the audio one more time for Michael. He was forced to use his computer audio rather than external mic. Everything will be peaches and cream next episode! Pholosopher’s Channel … Continue reading FF015: A Bowl of Pho-losophy →

Duration:01:00:08