Liberty Roundtable Podcast

* Sam Bushman Cheers the Shutdown: 'Let’s Fund America’s Real Government — One Bill, One Principle at a Time'! - 'The Shutdown Isn’t the Problem — Unconstitutional Spending Is' * SPLC and ADL: From watchdogs to attack dogs - FBI severs ties with leftist organizations SPLC and ADL - Ramon Tomey, NaturalNews.com The FBI under Director Kash Patel officially severed its partnership with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), condemning it as a "partisan smear machine" unfit for collaboration due to its biased targeting of conservative groups. * Judge Claims Defamation — Mike Lindell Calls It Free Speech: Smartmatic Ruling Sparks A Political Showdown, National Free Speech Debate! * Elon Musk surpasses $500B net worth, poised to become world’s first TRILLIONAIRE - NaturalNews.com * Bad Bunny to Perform Entirely in Spanish at Super Bowl. Super Bowl Boycott Backlash Grows After NFL Taps Anti-Trump Pop Star Bad Bunny for Halftime Show - breitbart.com * Chicago police officers were ordered by their Chief of Patrol not to respond to a call for assistance from Border Patrol agents on Saturday after the agents were surrounded by a large crowd of protesters in Chicago. The Chicago Police Department confirmed via their computer-aided dispatch that no units would respond to the Border Patrol's request for help. * The incidents occurred amid "Operation Midway Blitz," launched by ICE on September 8 across Illinois to apprehend illegals.

* Guest: Lowell Nelson - CampaignForLiberty.org, RonPaulInstitute.org * Sunday Cartoons about the Government Shutdown - Robert Malone. "The only thing I fear more than the government shutting down is the government staying open." "If there is a government shutdown, who will spy on me, waste my money, and have contempt for me?" * October 2025 General Conference - ChurchOfJesusChrist.org * Elder Stevenson counseled us to be peacemakers, especially in these chaotic times in which we live. He emphasized that peace begins in one's heart. We can disagree with others without being disagreeable. I think Charlie Kirk did this well. I think Sam Bushman does this very well. * We loved President Oaks' discussion about the family. Yes, marriage and birth rates have declined significantly in recent years. Which brings to mind the ad we hear on LRT, where Senator Mike Lee suggests we have a family. I also recall Ezra Taft Benson's #1 recommendation (the number one thing we can do in the sacred cause of liberty) which is to raise a righteous family. * Elder Kevin Brown, emphasized that a personal, enduring testimony is an eternal gift, nurtured through knowing God, using agency, and experiencing the Holy Ghost. * Funeral Services for President Russell M. Nelson. * Utah Legislature Special Session Today. * The Real Jan. 6th Coup - Ron Paul. * Who Will Protect Us From the Protectors? - Judge Andrew Napolitano. * Napolitano: "Merely because an area of governance is reflected nationally does not make the area federal. Chief among these is the police power." "the feds want to control all local law enforcement, and they want to do so by commandeering local police, examining the content of speech and deciding who is dangerous to the public good before a crime is committed." * Trump wants the military to practice their skills on Americans. He claims he can execute uncharged foreigners who he believes intend harm to Americans before they reach our shores. * Generals Gathered in Their Masses - Daniel McAdams. McAdams: "Was the real purpose of this spectacle to hold a secret side meeting to give orders for an impending, multi-continental war?" We shall know soon enough. * Please, Pray for Peace People!

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series To Preserve the Nation. In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * Sam Champions the 'Slow Down Movement': Pokes Fun at 35 MPH Driving, Advocates for Prioritizing People Over Pace. * The Schumer Shutdown! - Is It A Democrat Shutdown? Members of Congress will continue to be paid! * HR5130, 2025-2026: This Act may be cited as the "Prevent Government Shutdowns Act". * Karoline Leavitt's phone message explaining why no one can take your call.

* Weekly Q&A Webinars, Thursdays at 7pm w/ Dr. Scott Bradley, FreedomsRisingSun.com * Mormons raise over $200K for family of Michigan LDS church shooter - Katherine Mosack Following the tragic shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Michigan last Sunday, members of the LDS Church began raising funds for the gunman’s family, despite the devastation he caused in the community. * A federal court ruled that the IRS's "facts and circumstances" test is unconstitutionally vague, striking down the framework meant to evaluate tax-exempt status requests. In a Washington, DC ruling by Judge Jia Cobb, the test's failure to meet heightened scrutiny requirements of First Amendment speech rights was confirmed. * Freedom Path, a Texas-based organization founded in 2011, was affected by this decision after their tax exemption under Section 501(c)(4) was denied due to this test. The organization then sued, leading to this constitutional challenge victory confirmed on October 2, 2025. This ruling critiques the IRS's methods during the Obama administration's oversight and targets modifications in IRS procedures linked to political speech scrutiny. * Good and Truth, VS. Evil and Lies! * Oh, So Many Conflicting Voices, Please Pray, May The Lords Voice Become The One You Learn to Listen To. * Trump Sets Deadline for Hamas to Accept Peace Deal.

* Guest: James Edwards - Race, Politics & Hypocrisy in 21st Century America - thepoliticalcesspool.org * Guest: Steve Stockman - Former TX congressman, Now Free by The Grace of God, It's Time to Fight Back! - DefendAPatriot.com - @SteveWorks4You. * 'It was as if the Earth stopped spinning' - At least 69 killed in huge Philippines quake as officials declare 'state of calamity' - BBC.com Cebu province has declared a state of calamity after the earthquake struck at around 22:00 local Time. * Government enters partial shutdown as Dems refuse to give up spending spree demands - Insisted on failed effort to have GOP agree to hand out $1.5T to favorite people - Bob Unruh, WND.com Members of Congress will continue to be paid! * Is It A Democrat Shutdown?

* President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke to around 730 US military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia on September 30, 2025. They emphasized removing "woke" trends in the military and invited dissenting attendees to resign. * Hegseth expressed the administration's intent to prioritize preparedness and deterrence through a "warrior ethos." * Both Trump and Hegseth highlighted recent positive trends in military recruitment and retention which they attribute to higher standards in the troops. Significant policy shifts include raising fitness and grooming standards, eliminating diversity and inclusion programs, and reforming the military's internal complaint processes. * YouTube Settles Censorship Lawsuit with Trump for $24.5 Million. * Delta Air Lines: YouTube is Now On Your Delta Flight. * Good and Truth, VS. Evil and Lies! * Oh, So Many Conflicting Voices, Please Pray, May The Lords Voice Become The One You Learn to Listen To.

* Good and Truth, VS. Evil and Lies! * Oh, So Many Conflicting Voices, Please Pray, May The Lords Voice Become The One You Learn to Listen To.

* Guest: Lowell Nelson - CampaignForLiberty.org, RonPaulInstitute.org * Ron Paul Receives the UPMA 2025 Champion of Sound Money Award! If gold and silver were the only legal tender, we would limit the government in its effort to control the economy, and run a foreign policy that is dangerous to our security. "Prices don't go up because the business man is gouging people. [They don't go] up because unions demand higher wages. [They go] up because the appetite for free stuff from the government is overwhelming. And the people go along with it..." Talking about the government, he said, "They print the money, and devalue the currency... Prices go up because the dollar goes down." * Good News for Liberty - Ron Paul, LewRockwell.com One good thing about the COVID lockdowns (where the public schools were shut down) was that more parents tried homeschooling their children--and liked it. This led to a 39% increase in homeschooling in the 2020-2021 school year. Today, Ron writes, "approximately six percent of American school children are homeschooled." You can visit Ron Paul Curriculum (dot) com for more information. * Free Speech and Its Discontents - Judge Andrew Napolitano. * 2025 Your Health Freedom Symposium! - YourHealthFreedom.org

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series To Preserve the Nation. In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * The FBI disclosed to Congress that it had 275 plainclothes agents in the crowds on January 6, 2021 - TheBlaze.com This disclosure, contradicts the DOJ Office of Inspector General's 2024 report, which found no evidence of undercover FBI personnel at the Capitol during the protests. * President Trump addressed the 80th UN General Assembly in NYC, criticizing mass migration and climate-related policies - described the UN as failing in its peacemaking role. He called for an end to the development of biological and nuclear weapons, highlighting the risks posed by such armaments and the need for new verification systems to monitor compliance with international treaties. * Guest: Pete Sepp - President of National Tax Payers Union - (NTU) is the Voice of America's Taxpayers, mobilizing elected officials and citizens on behalf of tax relief and reform - NTU.org * HR5130, 2025-2026: This Act may be cited as the "Prevent Government Shutdowns Act".

* Weekly Q&A Webinars, Thursdays at 7pm w/ Dr. Scott Bradley, FreedomsRisingSun.com * The 'lost boys of the West' - We Provide Solutions! * Trump and RFK Jr claim Tylenol is linked to autism. * RFK Jr. Hit With Impeachment Push Over Tylenol and Vaccines. * The White House is directing federal agencies to prepare for potential layoffs amid a possible government shutdown on October 1. In a memo, the Office of Management and Budget emphasized the need for agencies to plan for a workforce reduction due to discretionary programs that lack mandatory funding. * About 154,000 federal workers are already set to leave by September 30, adding to the roughly 300,000 who have left their jobs this year. Trump and his administration have labeled Democratic spending demands as "insane." * The Jimmy Kimmel show, costing about $100M a year to produce. * Trump signed an executive order on September 25, 2025, to finalize a deal that places the social media app TikTok under US ownership. This directive mandates China-based ByteDance to finalize terms with American investors within 120 days. * The transition anticipates a $178B contribution to economic development over four years.

* Guest: Bryan Rust, Over the past 50 years, The Rust Family has been working to educate customers about precious metals - FreeWaterCoinCo.com * Honest Money Report: Gold - $3725.60 Silver - $44.40. * Ben Carson Joins the Trump Administration: 'There Is No One More Qualified' - Jack Davis, WesternJournal.com A man who knows how to climb out of poverty because he did it himself and has spent decades working for the betterment of America is joining the Department of Agriculture. * This is the last show (for a while) for Mr. Bryan Rust, Heath Perkins will continue in his stead on LRT for FreeWaterCoinCo.com

* Jason Aldean, 48, and his wife Brittany, 37, honored Charlie Kirk with a cover of Luke Bryan's "Drink a Beer" on Instagram. The couple dedicated their performance to Kirk, posting it in black-and-white on their Instagram accounts. The tribute drew supportive comments from fans and celebrities, underscoring the emotional impact of the performance. * Joshua Philipp, CROSSROADS LIVE - Concerns Over Far-Left Violence Grow; Media Accused of Falsifying Data! - TheEpochTimes.com * 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility; Suspect Identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, also killed himself. The shooter opened fire from a nearby rooftop. Bullets inscribed with anti-ICE slogans did not conclusively indicate the shooter's motive. * The Jimmy Kimmel show, costing about $100M a year to produce. * Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia within the next few days for lying to Congress during his 2020 testimony. The charges relate to whether Comey authorized leaks to the media. The statute of limitations on the charge against Comey will expire next Tuesday. * Lance Twiggs, 22, Robinson's live-in partner, has gone into hiding, according to law enforcement. Authorities are looking at both Robinson's and Twiggs' social media for clues. Local and federal agencies are working to piece together the incident while emphasizing public safety and urging against speculation. * The Evidence For Heaven! - Religious leaders are saying that the assassination of Charlie Kirk will spark a faith revival in America, especially among young people. Many are reading the Bible or attending church for the first time. People are beginning to ask deeper spiritual questions.

* Guest: Lance Migliaccio, Host of The Big Mig Podcast / Videocast Powered by Truth! - TheBigMig.com * Multiple People Shot at ICE Facility in Dallas, TX! * Trump: "I hate my opponent, and I don't want the best for them." * Erika Kirk, appeared on stage with President Trump when she raised her hand in a gesture commonly understood in ASL to mean “I love you.” Some online, claimed the symbol resembled the “devil horns” hand sign often seen at rock concerts. * Erika Kirk to Confront Rumors Surrounding Charlie Kirk’s Death and Alleged $150M Offer From Netanyahu - Sarah Arnold, Townhall.com * Kash Patel says FBI probing 'all hand gestures' as potential 'signals' near Charlie Kirk during assassination - We are meticulously investigating theories and questions, including the location from where the shot was taken, the possibility of accomplices, the text message confession and related conversations, Discord chats, the angle of the shot and bullet impact. * The FBI, investigated at least 92 Republican-aligned individuals and groups, The operation, named 'Arctic Frost', they used Jack Smith! * Kimmel returns to ABC, assails attacks on free speech! * Jimmy Kimmel Blackout: Nearly 40 ABC Affiliates Refuse to Air Late-Night Return. * Rogan defends Kimmel, tells conservatives supporting censorship: ‘Oh my God, you’re crazy’ * Keith Olbermann Apologizes to Scott Jennings After Being Referred to FBI Over Threatening Comments.

* Guest: Ret Col. Douglas Macgregor, Ph.D. Cecorated combat vet, Battlefield Legend and Bold Reformer War Hero & Visionary Leader - TheNationalConversation.org Commissioned via West Point (Class of 1976), Macgregor served 28 years, retiring as Colonel in 2004 - author of five groundbreaking books. * National Conversation Conference Oct 4th in Dallas, TX. * On the unlikelihood of Ukraine-Russia peace talks, you highlighted how Western aid is prolonging the war—what's the breaking point where NATO's strategy collapses, and how should the US pivot now? * Why do you argue the West is fighting the wrong war? * Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, roughly 2 million illegal immigrants have been deported, according to DHS! * Middle East Tensions (Israel, Gaza, and Iran Showdowns).

* President Trump will address the UN General Assembly in just a few minutes! * Guest: Lt. Col. Allen West, chairman of the Dallas County, TX GOP, The American Constitutional Rights Union - TheACRU.org - DallasGOP.org * Chairman Allen West of the Dallas County Republican Party announced that starting March 2026, the GOP primary will use precinct-level polling and hand-counted paper ballots. This decision, made by the party's Executive Committee, applies only to the primary and aims to address concerns arising from equipment failures and certification issues noted in the November 2024 election cycle. You now have the chance to MAKE HISTORY, by putting Dallas at the forefront of a return to paper ballots - Dallas County, is now the largest county in the US to officially adopt hand-counted paper ballot elections. * The change will be implemented during a Primary on March 3, 2026, where no electronic systems will be used, voter identification will be verified using paper poll books, and all ballots will be hand-counted at polling locations. The Dallas County Republican Party is seeking 3,000 volunteers for this hand-counted Primary to ensure a transparent and accurate election process. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the Dallas County Republican Party to participate in this historic initiative.

* ABC / Disney announces Jimmy Kimmel is returning to late night - Affiliates Revolt, Refuse to Bring Kimmel Back! * 'I forgive him': Watch Erika Kirk voice powerful message for Charlie's assassin - 'The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us' - Joe Kovacs, WND.com * Can you find it in your 'Heart' to forgive others like Erika Kirk did, after hearing her powerful message about forgiving Charlie's assassin? * Shame: President Trump expressing 'Hate' for his opponents! * President Trump announced at Mount Vernon that Dr. Ben Carson, former neurosurgeon, HUD secretary, and pro-life faith leader, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, surprising Carson at an American Cornerstone Institute dinner. * 'Don't take it!' Trump and health officials urge pregnant women to avoid Tylenol to prevent autism! * Vietnam has surpassed China as the leading supplier of sneakers globally to major brands like Nike, Adidas, and Brooks. * Ho Chi Minh City has become a key hub, where components like foam soles and cotton laces are produced and assembled. The shift from China to Vietnam has been largely influenced by the rising costs and evolving market dynamics in China.

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series To Preserve the Nation. In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * 'I forgive him': Watch Erika Kirk voice powerful message for Charlie's assassin - 'The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us' - Joe Kovacs, WND.com * President Trump praised political activist Charlie Kirk as a martyr - Shame, while expressing hate for his opponents! * Joshua Philipp: Charlie Kirk Memorial Shows Beginning of New Movement! * Trump and Musk sat next to each other during Sunday's memorial service for Charlie Kirk. * Erika Kirk to Confront Rumors Surrounding Charlie Kirk’s Death and Alleged $150M Offer From Netanyahu - Sarah Arnold, Townhall.com * Kash Patel says FBI probing 'all hand gestures' as potential 'signals' near Charlie Kirk during assassination - 'The full weight of America's law enforcement agencies are actively following the evidence that has emerged, but our efforts extend beyond initial findings. We are examining every facet' - Joe Kovacs, WND.com Patel said: "We are meticulously investigating theories and questions, including the location from where the shot was taken, the possibility of accomplices, the text message confession and related conversations, Discord chats, the angle of the shot and bullet impact, how the weapon was transported, hand gestures observed as potential 'signals' near Charlie at the time of his assassination, and visitors to the alleged shooter's residence in the hours and days leading up to September 10, 2025." * AOC Contemplates Bold Political Move: Senate Seat or Oval Office? * The FBI, under the Biden administration, investigated at least 92 Republican-aligned individuals and groups, The operation, named 'Arctic Frost', originated under FBI agent Timothy Thibault, who, misused his authority to facilitate a broader investigative scope led by former special counsel Jack Smith!

* Guest: Lowell Nelson - CampaignForLiberty.org, RonPaulInstitute.org * Who Killed Charlie Kirk? - Ron Paul. Ron appeared on Charlie Kirk's program several times over the years, and Ron found him to be "polite, respectful, and genuinely interested in ideas. Even in areas where we might not have agreed, he listened carefully. He was a strong advocate of free speech and he made a career of trying to convince the youth of the value of free speech and dialogue regardless of political differences. * "The narrative presented by the FBI and other government agencies is wildly contradictory, with an ever-changing plotline that makes little sense." * Charlie Kirk Memorial (Stadium in Glendale, Arizona). * 'Show Me Your Papers!' - Andrew Napolitano. "Last week, in an unsigned order issued without an explanation, and in direct defiance of the plain language of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, the Supreme Court of the United States permitted federal police to stop persons in public and demand to see proof of lawful presence here — and in the absence of that proof, to arrest them." "Because privacy is a natural right, when it is challenged, no person need prove or disprove anything by showing papers. The burden of substantiating the challenge to privacy is 100 percent with the government."

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series To Preserve the Nation. In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * The FBI, under the Biden administration, investigated at least 92 Republican-aligned individuals and groups, as disclosed by whistleblower records released by Senator Chuck Grassley chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The operation, named 'Arctic Frost', originated under FBI agent Timothy Thibault, who, according to Grassley in a Fox News interview, misused his authority to facilitate a broader investigative scope led by former special counsel Jack Smith. * This broadened investigation was initially intended to focus on Trump's actions post-2020 election but expanded significantly to include a substantial number of conservative entities. * Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, roughly 2 million illegal immigrants have been deported, according to DHS! * President Trump has announced that, ahead of the 2026 elections, the Republican Party will host a Midterm Convention “in order to show the great things we have done since the Presidential Election of 2024." * Let's celebrate Constitution Week together, September 17th through the 23rd! * Turning Point USA Announces Erika Kirk as New CEO! * Turning Point USA receives over 50K new inquiries to launch chapters following Kirk’s assassination - Blake Wolf. * Shut Down The Education Department? Not! - The Department of Education announced a partnership with Turning Point USA, aiming to enhance civics education nationwide ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026. The coalition, America 250 Civics Education Coalition, includes over 40 organizations like Hillsdale College, America First Policy Institute, and Moms for Liberty. * Total funding for historically Black colleges this year will rise to $1.34B, a 48% increase, while tribal colleges will receive approximately $108 million, doubling their expected budget.

* Parents and students reported that West Orange High School in Winter Garden, Florida, has been using its morning announcements to instruct students in witchcraft practices and spells - LC.org The sessions, labeled "Witchy Wednesday," happen midweek every week, ending with a call to have a “wicked Wednesday." * Weekly Q&A Webinars, Thursdays at 7pm w/ Dr. Scott Bradley, FreedomsRisingSun.com * Free Video Based Educational Opertunities: 'The Constitution Is the Solution', - The John Birch Society, JBS.org * George Zinn: Old man who falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk is known ‘gadfly’ who told cops he did it to ‘draw attention from the real shooter’! * Was the assassination of Charlie Kirk planned by more than one perpetrator? - The FBI is reportedly looking into that possibility. * Kash Patel Says FBI Received Over 11,000 Tips on Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Assassin - Anthony Gonzalez. * Was ShotSpotter Involved in the Charlie Kirk Murder? - ShotSpotter Lets Police Pinpoint Exactly Where A Gun Was Fired From! * Why Would UVU Be Replacing The Grass Where Charlie Kirk Was Assassinated? * Charlie Kirk rightly refused Netanyahu funding offer! * America needs Jesus!