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Fountainhead ForumFF-51: Bretigne Shaffer on Hong Kong in the 1990's, Tucker Carlson, and the liberty movement today.Follow the channel on Twitter. Go to:https://x.com/FountainheadFmBuy my novel Escape from the Village from major booksellers online. Go to:http://escapevillage.comSubscribe to the Substack. Go to:https://fountainheadforum.substack.com/Support the forum. Go to:https://buymeacoffee.com/fountainheadforum------------------------------------------------------------This was initially published on 4 May 2023.Bretigne Shaffer lived in Hong Kong in the 1990's when the country was almost a capitalist utopia. She discusses what she while living there, including the Kowloon Walled City. She comments on...2025-06-181h 55
What Then Must We Do?Holding Doctors & Nurses Accountable for Medical Murder: There's an App for That!Rebecca Charles' daughter Danielle had a slight cough, fever and pulse-ox reading of 88 when she walked into the hospital on August 27th, 2021. Hospital staff then spent 40 days administering hospital protocols that Rebecca says resulted in her death, at 28 years of age.Danielle had special needs, and had had someone with her at all times during her life. In the hospital, she was isolated, forcibly restrained, deprived of food, and prohibited from seeing her mother. Rebecca has filed a malpractice and negligence suit against the hospital staff, in Nassau Supreme Court, NY, and we discuss that in this episode. (She...2024-05-3034 min
What Then Must We Do?Is Christianity Anti-Woman?Does God want women to be silent and submissive? Kaeley Triller, author of the Substack,"Honest to Goodness", has a lot to say on the topic.We talk about Kaeley's changing relationship with the church, and with God, about scripture, and about how to discern truth in spiritual matters. We dig at the roots of the battle of the sexes, and ask what happens "when you sideline half of God's army."Kaeley stresses that she is not a Biblical scholar, but points her readers to a few scholars such as Ben Witherington, Craig Keener, N.T. Wright, and Philip...2024-05-2944 min
What Then Must We Do?Making "Safe Blood" Available for Emergencies - with Sierra HammUPDATE: The audio quality in the audio-only version is a little better than in the video, so I am posting that here:I’ve posted before about efforts to create “safe” blood supplies and networks, for those of us who don’t want to risk being exposed to the mRNA product in the event that we may need a blood transfusion.The missing piece – until now – has been that none of these networks are able to provide blood in cases of emergency, when it is needed immediately. That is about to change.In this epis...2024-05-0258 min
What Then Must We Do?Turbo Cancer: An Intimate StoryWhen I discovered Kristi Yapp's Substack, "On This Day, Last Year – Six Months of Turbo Cancer", my reaction was something along the lines of "finally! Now we have our Solzhenitsyn!"Kristi is too modest to accept the comparison, but I think it is apt. We've had mountains of reporting on the effects of the experimental gene therapy for Covid-19, we've seen the excess death numbers, the myocarditis studies, the increased cancer rates. But while all of these facts and numbers tell an important story, they don't touch us in the same way that the intimate details of one person's lif...2024-04-1156 min
What Then Must We Do?Happy Susan's Still Alive Day!!!Tomorrow is the day we all celebrate Susan's Still Alive Day, so I sat down with Susan herself, to talk about how the holiday began and what it means.We also take on the issue of focus - addressing the importance of being intentional in where we put our focus, and the ways in which medical-freedom advocates (and others) can trip ourselves up with our beliefs about where our focus ought to be - and faith.Susan May hosts the Gather and Get Moving group on Facebook, and Rise Up with Susan May.You can learn more about Susan's...2023-08-2156 min
What Then Must We Do?Do Goldbacks solve sound money's biggest problem?Goldbacks are shiny! But what else makes them special? I ask founder Jeremy Cordon.We talk about the practicalities of Goldbacks, how they are made, how to use them, and how to know they are what they say they are. We talk about why Goldbacks are legal, and how they are different from other atempts at implementing sound money. And Cordon points out that these bills go a long way to solving the age-old problem of divisibility into small denominations.Which is huge. But even more impressive: Goldbacks could potentially solve the problem...2023-02-1350 min
What Then Must We Do?When the Criminal Gangs Fight Amongst ThemselvesWe all know it's "one big club, and we're not in it..." but we also know it's not quite that simple. What happens when things start to go not so well for the "club", and the members start fighting with each other? Tom Luongo explains - in plain language, for those who might not be following these folks as closely as he is - his view on the infighting that's happening right now. We talk about the nature of empire, who really controls Congress... and why the Fed might be one of the good guys at this...2022-10-141h 21
What Then Must We Do?WTMWD #83 How the West Brought War to UkraineI talk with Benjamin Abelow, author of "How the West Brought War to Ukraine."Ben explains what's wrong with the narrative you'll hear on TV about this conflict, and gives a brief rundown of the decades-long history that led up to it. We then talk about the psychological and financial incentives that drive the war machine, and he gives his thoughts on the Nord Stream pipeline attacks, and what we might do to encourage peace in the world.Abelow's book is here, and David Gordon's review of it is here.His interview with Tom...2022-10-071h 15
Gold Goats 'n Guns PodcastEpisode #118 - Bretigne Schaffer and Putting the Private Back Into AssociationAuthor and host of the "What We Must Do" Podcast Bretigne Schaffer joins me for a look at how we have so much power to resist the growing tyranny to strengthen our communities through an alternate organization model.Show Notes:Bretigne's Links:http://www.bretigne.comhttps://twitter.com/BretigneTom's Links:http://www.tomluongo.meHttps://twitter.com/tfl17282022-09-271h 17
Tom Mullen Talks FreedomEpisode 112 Suspended from Twitter for Answering a Question (Honestly) with Bretigne ShafferSummary:Getting kicked off social media platforms for posting politically incorrect or regime-unapproved truths has been normalized at this point. But answering a question as honestly as one can? Bretigne Shaffer has broken new ground in the censorship wars. Guest Bio:Bretigne Shaffer was a journalist in Asia for many years. She is now a mom, independent writer, and author of "Annabel Pickering and the Sky Pirates" and "Urban Yogini: A Superhero Who Can't Use Violence." She blogs at On the Banks. Guest Links:My Twitter Suspension (and why...2022-08-1742 min
What Then Must We Do?The PMA Revolution, with the Renegade Nation's Mike ColombMike Colomb and his wife Vanessa have been building their own Private Membership Associations, and are now working to help others build theirs. From sustainable food production to education and healthcare, the Colombs are helping to rebuild the crumbling edifices of state-dominated systems. I talk with Mike about what PMAs are, why they are not subject to statutory law, and how they work.Learn more about Private Membership Associations, and about working with the Colombs, here. Mike and Vanessa's PMA, the Renegade Ranch, is here.And their new venture, The Renegade Nation, is...2021-11-3053 min
What Then Must We Do?Constitutional Sheriff David HathawayI speak with Sheriff David Hathaway, of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, about accountability in government (or the lack thereof), immigration (his views may not be what you expect), and the power of the sheriff. Learn more about Sheriff Hathaway here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2021-11-271h 16
What Then Must We Do?In Case You're Not Scared Enough...UPDATE: A seismologist has replied on my Twitter thread about this episode, and you can see her comments here. (As I mention in the episode, I had written to four different seismologists before speaking with Brent, asking for their take on what he has to say, but had not received a response from any of them.) I'm guessing there will be some back and forth here for a few days at least, and I'll post my thoughts after that has run its course. --------You may have seen "Canadian Earthquake Researcher" on Twitter, posting about t...2021-10-301h 06
What Then Must We Do?How to arm your teen against the Brave New World? I talk with Ernie Hancock about Freogan Fellowship LearningI was on "Declare Your Independence with Ernest Hancock" last week, talking about my new venture: The Freogan Fellowship Ministry. (It's the first interview here, although you might want to stay on for the second one with Dave Ridley, about the New Hampshire secession bill!)We talk about the mission of Freogan Fellowship (rebuilding the foundations of civilization for free men and women), the origins of the word "Freogan", and our first project: Freogan Fellowship Learning, and the classes for teens that we'll be offering later this month:"Propaganda and the Personal" - T...2021-10-041h 58
What Then Must We Do?Jeff Tucker on the launch of the Brownstone Institute - and the racist history of infectious-disease fearmongeringIn this episode, I speak with long-time liberty hero and entrepreneur Jeff Tucker, about his launching of the Brownstone Institute in response to the worldwide authoritarian response to Covid-19, and why the Institute's efforts are so needed now.We also talk about one of the primary - but little talked about - driving forces behind racial segregation and the eugenics movement: Fear of infectious disease, and the belief that those of "inferior" races were more likely to be disease vectors than were those of "superior" genetic makeup. You can read Jeff's piece on that here.2021-09-141h 00
What Then Must We Do?Jeremy Hammond's "The War on Informed Consent: The Persecution of Dr. Paul Thomas by the Oregon Medical Board"Only days after publishing a study comparing long-term health outcomes of vaccinated children to those of unvaccinated children, Dr. Paul Thomas had his medical license suspended by the Oregon Medical Board. Jeremy Hammond's latest book tells Dr. Thomas' story, but is really about much more: Hammond builds the context within which the persecution of Dr. Thomas arose, and in doing so, tells the story of today's health freedom movement. Anyone who wonders where that movement sprung from, or why thousands of parents around the world are so passionate in defending their right to choose what m...2021-09-081h 09
What Then Must We Do?Revolutionizing Healthcare - with Dr. Keith SmithDr. Keith Smith, of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma, is one of the heroes of the free-market healthcare reform movement. In this episode, we talk about what's really behind the dysfunction of this industry - and what can be done about it.See ReasonTV's 2012 piece on the Surgery Center of Oklahoma.The site Dr. Smith mentions for finding direct primary care providers is DPCFrontier.comAnd this is the site for the Free Market Medical Association. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.s...2021-09-0151 min
What Then Must We Do?Kevin McKernan on the Dr. David Martin video and how patent law really impacts researchBy now you've probably seen the video where Reiner Fuellmich speaks with Dr. David Martin about his examination of patent records, which he says show that there is nothing "novel" about SARS-Cov-2, and that the genetic components that purportedly make it "novel" were in fact patented many years ago.Kevin McKernan, CSO of Medicinal Genomics, knows quite a lot about genetic science and he also knows a thing or two about patent law - in particular the patent law around genetic research. So today, I asked him for his take on what Dr. Martin said in that vi...2021-07-221h 02
What Then Must We Do?Remember when Dr. Colleen Huber was kicked off of Twitter?No, you probably don't. And that's part of what is so insidious about this information purge: So much of it happens without anyone even noticing.Dr. Huber had been posting information about things like mask harm, the damage done by lockdowns, and evidence for effective treatments for Covid-19 - including some of her own research. In 2021, all of this is heresy. And so, back in April, she was "permanently suspended" from Twitter.We talk about her suspension, and about some of the information that got her suspended. A note: I apologize for the c...2021-07-1155 min
What Then Must We Do?Externalities: Is Carrying Germs an Act of Aggression? With Don BoudreauxDon Boudreaux is the perfect person to address the "you don't have a right to infect others" argument. Don is a professor of economics (among many other accomplishments), and he also has a law degree. So he has quite a lot to say about the nature of "externalities", both from an economic perspective and one grounded in law, and in common-law principles in particular.We also address the question of whether the perpetrators of the devastating lockdowns and other restrictions should be held accountable for the harm they have done via something similar to the Nuremberg trials.2021-05-161h 02
What Then Must We Do?What Roger Koops Learned When he Audited the CDCAs director of quality assurance, Roger Koops interacted closely with the FDA for many years. I speak with him in this episode about his experiences, the nature of that agency and about how the regulatory landscape has expanded and become more burdensome over time. He also tells about the time he was tasked with auditing the CDC, what that experience taught him, and what – if anything – that agency is good for.We also discuss the problem of professional myopia in the world of science, and the implications that has for the rest of us.Roger Koop...2021-04-281h 15
What Then Must We Do?What Gene Epstein would tell Jordan Peterson about Austrian EconomicsRecently, Jordan Peterson asked who he should have as a guest on his show to talk about Austrian economics, and Gene Epstein's name came up. In this episode, I ask Gene what he would say to Dr. Peterson, or to anyone looking to understand what Austrian economics is all about, what sets it apart from other schools, and why its insights are so important right now.Gene is the former Barrons economics and books editor, and now hosts the Soho Forum. I spoke with him last month about where he thinks the economy is headed and what...2021-04-201h 17
What Then Must We Do?The Tenth Amendment Center's Michael Boldin: How do we do this?I start off asking Michael Boldin, of the Tenth Amendment Center, how we can use the principle of nullification to put an end to the lockdown insanity and create free societies... and we end up talking about everything from the legal foundations of nullification, how crappy most sheriffs are on constitutional rights, Freedom Cells, Vermin Supreme, and how very very important mutual aid is.I even tell the story of my grandmother's experience with her amazing care home, provided by her mutual-aid society, and how the state has worked to shut these down across the country.2021-04-131h 03
What Then Must We Do?Todd Seavey on Secession and Open BordersIn which long-time libertarian writer and friend Todd Seavey does his best to offend those on both left and right on two hot-button issues that might actually unite people if only they would think about them in the right way - and predicts that the real revolution will be driven by picnics. We also end up spending a lot of time grumbling about how old we've suddenly gotten. I spoke with Todd last August, about immigration restrictions. You can see that episode here.Todd's article "Secession and Open Borders: Why not both?" is here.2021-04-1258 min
What Then Must We Do?Unbreaking Science with Dr. James Lyons WeilerHow broken are the systems that evaluate scientific research, and what can be done to fix them? I talk with Dr. James Lyons Weiler about these questions, and about his own contributions to independent research - including his analysis of VAERS data for deaths and anaphylaxis following vaccination for Covid-19, and his participation in the international Nucleaic Acid Amplification Testing Evaluation Consortium (NAATEC), which will evaluate the efficacy of PCR testing for Covid-19.Dr. Weiler's website is here.His Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge is here, and you can read about the NAATEC project...2021-03-311h 25
What Then Must We Do?Epidemiologist Knut Wittkowski on how the lockdowns may have made Covid-19 more dangerousI speak with Professor Knut Wittkowski, former head of the Rockefeller University's Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design, about what normally happens with viruses when societies are not locked down, and how locking down may have made things much worse, and especially for those most vulnerable.We also talk about the nutritional supplement he has developed, and how it might help protect against Covid-19 and other respiratory infections, as well as a host of other problems.Most of Professor Wittkowski's interviews have been removed from YouTube, but you can still find them on Bitchute.2021-03-2459 min
What Then Must We Do?The economy: Time to panic yet? With Gene EpsteinWhen eternal optimist Gene Epstein is worried, you know things are bad. So... is he worried? I speak with the former Barrons economics and books editor, now host of the Soho Forum, about where he thinks we are now, and what is to come. Gene lays out his view for the next few years, backs it up with good data-driven reasons, and talks a little about his own investment strategy. He also explains why I was wrong about hyperinflation in 2008.Gene's article, "The Great Suppression" can be found here.And my article, "An...2021-03-161h 03
What Then Must We Do?Roger Koops used to work in vaccine development. Here's why he doesn't plan to get the Covid-19 shotI speak with retired chemist Roger Koops, about his experience working in vaccine development. We talk about some misunderstandings about how vaccines work, and some of his concerns about the Covid-19 vaccines.Roger Koops is a contributing author for AIER, and is also a retired scientist, with a PhD in chemistry and over 25 years in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has authored or co-authored several papers on pharmaceutical technology and chemistry.Our previous conversation, about masks and viruses, is here.His article, "A Primer for the Media on Viruses, Vaccines, and Covid-19"...2021-03-111h 19
What Then Must We Do?"What are we getting wrong?" Jeremy Hammond takes the health-freedom movement to taskI speak with independent journalist Jeremy R. Hammond about some of the things he thinks some of those who are critical of the official Covid-19 narratives are getting wrong.We also talk about censorship, and about how to be good news consumers in these crazy times.You can see Jeremy's work, and sign up for his newsletter (which I highly recommend), here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2021-03-0938 min
What Then Must We Do?"There's something really rotten going on..." Dr. Meryl Nass on the manipulation of Covid-19 case numbers, and the suppression of information about potential treatments.I speak with Meryl Nass, MD, about some of the blatant manipulation that characterizes official reporting on Covid-19 cases and deaths. We also talk about where the SARS-Cov2 virus may have come from, and the (possibly criminal) extent to which some have gone to suppress information about and access to potentially life-saving treatments.Dr. Nass has been doing some of the best reporting on Covid-19 controversies. You can see her work here.The article we discussed, "Shameless manipulation: Positive PCR tests drop after WHO instructs vendors to lower cycle threshholds. We have been played like...2021-02-2654 min
What Then Must We Do?Kevin McKernan: Is the peer-review process fraudulent?The last time Kevin McKernan was on the show, he told us about the (devastating) review of the Corman-Drosten PCR methodology that he co-authored. In this episode, he talks about some of the fallout from the review, including a scathing, but imprecise, attack from PCR expert Dr. Stephen Bustin - why that attack is puzzling, and what it tells us about the state of peer review.My previous episode with Kevin, talking about the Corman-Drosten Review, is here.The Corman-Drosten Review Report (with comments) is here, and the addendum is here."Detection of 2019...2021-02-1644 min
What Then Must We Do?Does America need to break up? With Mises Institute President Jeff Deist"We deserve to live peaceably as neighbors," says Jeff Deist, "even if that means breaking up and creating new political entities." The divisions in our society are undeniable. Is it possible that making them official is the best way forward?Jeff's article "What Will It Take for Americans to Consider Breaking Up?" is here.(The audio version of the article is here.)You can read some of the best writing on liberty and economics at the Mises Institute, here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com...2020-12-2237 min
What Then Must We Do?Dr. Paul Thomas on the suspension of his medical license 5 days after his "vaxxed vs. unvaxxed" study was publishedAccording to the Oregon Medical Board, pediatrician Dr. Paul Thomas is "...a serious danger to the public health..." Oddly, they only discovered this after he published a peer-reviewed study comparing health outcomes of patients who had been vaccinated to those who had not. You can see some of the results of that study here. The study itself is here.The order from the Oregon Medical Board, suspending Dr. Thomas' license, is here.Dr. Thomas' book, "The Vaccine-Friendly Plan" can be found here.And you can support his defense fund here, at h...2020-12-161h 05
What Then Must We Do?Empowering patients, and fighting medical authoritarianism, with Charles FrohmanI speak with long-time health freedom advocate Charlie Frohman, about his cash pay alternative to health insurance, how medicine is becoming even more authoritarian, and about some practical ways to combat that.Charlie's organization, the National Health Federation, is here, and you can send letters to their representatives and senators from here.His slide presentation on the cash-paying patient is here.The medical cost sharing organization, MPB Health, is here.The NVIC presentation on fighting vaccine mandates that he mentions in this episode can be found here.2020-12-1541 min
What Then Must We Do?The Centralized Economy Up Close - A Personal StoryI talk a lot about the evils of centralized control, and have had several guests on to talk about it too. But I think that unless you've experienced it firsthand, it's hard to fully appreciate what that means. In this episode, I speak with a woman who grew up in Hungary when it was under Communist rule. She describes what it is like to live under a centralized power, of what it means for each individual in that system and the impact it has on every aspect of one's life. If you (or maybe someone yo...2020-12-1428 min
What Then Must We Do?Kevin McKernan on the review of the Corman-Drosten PCR methodology that he co-authored–and some words of appreciation for my listeners!I speak with Kevin McKernan about the report he co-authored calling for the retraction of the paper upon which much of the world's Covid-19 PCR testing is based. Kevin also thanks you guys–my listeners–for possibly helping to get the attention of some of those who are starting to reverse course on the lockdowns (and the badly flawed testing they are based on). So keep it up!The Corman-Drosten Review Report (with comments) is here. "Detection of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) by real-time RT-PCR", by Corman, Drosten, et al, is here.The five othe...2020-12-0946 min
What Then Must We Do?Ayurevedic Medicine and Covid-19, with Dr. Bhaswati BhattacharyaI speak with scientist, international public health specialist, MD and Ayurvedic practitioner and teacher, Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, about the nature of Ayurvedic medicine, barriers to alternative medicine in the US, and using Ayurveda with Covid-19. Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya's website is here.You can find her column "Everyday Ayurveda" here.And her article mentioned in this episode, "To Vaxx or Not To Vaxx" is here.The book she mentioned, "The History of Medicine in the United States" can be found here. Get full access to...2020-11-291h 35
What Then Must We Do?What is "Non-Violent Communication" and what does it have to do with liberty? With Gretchen WahlstedtI speak with my sister, Gretchen Wahlstedt, about her experiences with Non-Violent Communication, what that actually means, and the role it can play in the fight for liberty. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-11-1638 min
What Then Must We Do?Why Japan is Different, ALSO: Next Week's Truly Indie Film Fest that You Won't Want to MissI talk with radio DJ and director of the Japan Indies Film Festival. We try to pin down what it is that makes Japan so awesome, touch on the role of immigration restrictions on culture, and even mention masks. We also talk about next week's film festival, and did I mention that it's FREE?Japan Indies Film Festival is here - Nov. 16-17 in Japan, which is Nov. 17-18 in the US.You can find Mike's radio show here.The article Mike mentioned, "5 ThingsNobody Tells You About Living in Japan" is here.2020-11-1153 min
What Then Must We Do?When Libertarians Cheer the Total State, with Don BoudreauxI ask economics professor and columnist Don Boudreaux what the Hell is going on. He doesn't know either. We commiserate.You can find Don at Cafe Hayek.His article "Why so Gullible About Government in the Face of Covid-19?" is here....and his other recent article, "Covid Collectivism" is here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-11-0944 min
What Then Must We Do?Kevin Kiley on his court victory against CA Governor NewsomI speak with California legislator Kevin Kiley after the favorable ruling in his case against Governor Gavin Newsom's one-man rule.My earlier episode with Kiley is here.The court ruling is here.Kevin Kiley's blog post about the ruling is here, and news coverage of the ruling can be found here and here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-11-0717 min
The Tatiana Show!The Politics of Fear with Bretigne ShafferBretigne Shaffer joins the program for a pre-election talk about the factor that is driving much of this year’s big elections: not COVID, not riots, but fear. She discusses the history of how the modern pharmaceutical industry coalesced from the patent medicine craze of the late 19th Century, and how their lobbying of lawmakers, caregivers and educational institutions led to the accepted fear of pathogens that drives today’s medical philosophy. Bretigne and Tatiana talk about the fears of civil unrest that are driving many voters. She gives her thoughts on the future of the Libertarian Party, as well...2020-11-041h 08
What Then Must We Do?Kevin Kiley's Lawsuit Against Governor Newsom Could Set a Critical PrecedentI spoke with California legislator Kevin Kiley this week, about his (and fellow legislator James Gallagher's) lawsuit against Governor Newsom's authoritarian orders, and his one-man rule. You can see Kiley's opening arguments in the case here.And his blog, with updates on the lawsuit, is here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-10-3025 min
What Then Must We Do?Kerry McDonald on a powerful weapon against teen depression. Also: What to do about Halloween!I speak with unschooling mom and homeschooling advocate Kerry McDonald about an upcoming 4-day webinar to help inspire teens' inner entrepreneurs – and about why it is more critical than ever that we encourage our teens to find ways to create and to contribute now. We also talk about Halloween... FEE's "Entrepreneur Week" is Nov. 16-19, and is FREE. You can sign up here.Kerry's book, "Homeschooling in the Time of Covid-19" is available for download here.Her article "How our Culture Disempowers Teens", from last year, is here.And he...2020-10-3043 min
What Then Must We Do?Bad assumptions drive bad policy: Masks and viruses, with Roger KoopsI speak with retired scientist Roger Koops, about the nature of viruses and how flawed assumptions about they operate in the natural world have driven mask recommendations and mandates that may do more harm than good. We also talk a little about how people in Japan have responded to the virus, and how the national and local governments have reacted.Roger Koops is a contributing author for AIER, and is also a retired scientist, with a PhD in chemistry and over 25 years in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. He has authored or co-authored several papers...2020-10-2944 min
What Then Must We Do?"They could have done this on any cold virus" - Kevin McKernan on PCR deceptionI speak with founder and CSO of Medicinal Genomics, Kevin McKernan, about some of the problems with PCR testing, as well as some of the incentives to produce high positive test numbers, both of which are making it difficult to get a meaningful picture of SARS-Cov2 infections and cases.You can find Kevin on Twitter, and he recently Tweeted about some of these issues here.The paper on molecular mimicry that he mentions is here.The CMS document that spells out penalties for failure to report positive test results is here (p.5)2020-10-2756 min
What Then Must We Do?Swedish MD Sebastian Rushworth on why the herd immunity question is not as simple as it appearsI speak with Swedish ER doctor Sebastian Rushworth, about the workings of the immune system and Covid-19. Among other insights: The media (and much of research) focuses on antibodies, but T-cell immunity may be better suited to viral infections; antibodies always wane over time, this is nothing new; the evidence shows that the lockdowns have had no effect on transmission; as the data piles up, it is becoming clear that Covid-19 is indeed very much like a bad flu virus in terms of deaths. Oh, and Sweden is back to normal and we all should be too....2020-10-1930 min
What Then Must We Do?Jeremy Hammond: Central planning is just as deadly in public health as anywhere else.I speak with independent journalist Jeremy Hammond about the problems of central planning and why it always leads to disastrous outcomes - even in the realm of public health.We also talk about why it is more important than ever to develop the skill of consuming news intelligently.You can find Jeremy's writing on topics from the middle east to vaccine safety and the responses to Covid-19, here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-10-1741 min
What Then Must We Do?How the Great Barrington Declaration Came to Be, with AIER's Jeff TuckerI speak with Jeffrey Tucker of the American Institute of Ecomonic Research, about the Great Barrington Declaration - the document created by four esteemed scientists, calling for an end to the lockdowns. Jeff talks about how the idea came about, and about some of the backlash they have faced since the Declaration was released.You can read–and sign–the Great Barrington Declaration here.You can watch the video about the Declaration here.See coverage of some of the attacks on the Declaration here, here, and here....and witness Jeff demolish one...2020-10-1335 min
What Then Must We Do?Sara Brady on resisting tyrannyI speak again with Sara Brady, the Idaho mom who was arrested for being on a playground. I spoke with Sara back in May, not long after she had been arrested for "trespassing" in a public park. In this interview, we talk about what is next for her case, and about what each one of us must do if we value our own liberty and a free society.You can purchase one of Sara's Freedom Masks by emailing her: contactsarabrady@gmail.com And you can support her legal defense here. ...2020-10-1256 min
What Then Must We Do?Connor Boyack: Fighting the war for our children's mindsI speak with Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins series. He talks about the war that is being waged for our children's minds, why independent thinking is so critical, and gives some positive inspiration for communicating the philosophy of liberty.You can find the Tuttle Twins books here.Connor's Libertas Institute is here.And the book by Milton Meyer, "They Thought They Were Free" is here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-10-0630 min
What Then Must We Do?"Propaganda does not want any argument." A conversation with NYU Professor Mark Crispin MillerNYU media studies professor, Mark Crispin Miller, recently came under attack for questioning the official narrative on masks in his class on propaganda. We discuss what happened, and talk about the nature of propaganda and why, after all this time, it is still so effectiveYou can find Professor Miller here - and I recommend subscribing to his newsletter for some quality selections of content that is censored elsewhere....and you can support his work here.Professor Miller's essay "Masking Ourselves to Death" Get full access to On the Banks a...2020-09-281h 42
What Then Must We Do?"Trump, Minneapolis, and the Divided State of America" - Independent journalist & filmmaker Brandon Ferdig talks about his latest documentaryI speak with independent journalist and filmmaker Brandon Ferdig, about what's really going on in Minneapolis in the aftermath of the riots, and about his upcoming documentary about why our society seems more divided than ever before.One year ago, the polarization of American politics was on vivid display at Trump's re-election kick-off event in Minneapolis. Here Brandon Ferdig interviewed eager attendees and angry demonstrators; he captured the protests outside and scenes from the rally floor inside.And yet this was just the start to the past year's chaos.This film then turns...2020-09-2657 min
What Then Must We Do?Ivor Cummins on Pushing Back Against the Lockdowns, What to Expect in the Fall, & Why Information on Vitamin D is Being CensoredI speak with Ivor Cummins about how he has helped to push back against the lockdowns in Ireland - possibly with success - about what we should expect to see in the fall, and why the FDA is actively censoring information about the use of Vitamin D to protect against Covid-19.Here in the US, it's easy to feel like those of us who care about medical freedom are helpless in the face of the pharmaceutical industry's influence over government and the media. Things are a little different in other parts of the world, and my guest...2020-09-1555 min
What Then Must We Do?Want to fight the lockdowns? Send your sheriff to Virginia this month!Sheriff Richard Mack, of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, joins me to talk about the Sheriffs' Conference in Lynchburg Virginia on September 30th. He says it could be the most important meeting in America since the Constitutional Convention. Listen to the episode to find out why.Sheriff Mack also talks about CSPOA's online constitutional training seminar, a six-week certification course that gives people the tools they need to fight for liberty locally and across the country.You can find CSPOA here, and if you'd like to help support the Sheriff's Conference, you can...2020-09-0325 min
What Then Must We Do?Want to fight the lockdowns? Send your sheriff to Virginia this month!Sheriff Richard Mack, of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, joins me to talk about the Sheriffs' Conference in Lynchburg Virginia on September 30th. He says it could be the most important meeting in America since the Constitutional Convention. Listen to the episode to find out why.Sheriff Mack also talks about CSPOA's online constitutional training seminar, a six-week certification course that gives people the tools they need to fight for liberty locally and across the country.You can find CSPOA here, and if you'd like to help support the Sheriff's Conference, you can...2020-09-0325 minWhat Then Must We Do?Are Immigration Restrictions Libertarian? With Todd SeaveyI speak with long-time libertarian writer Todd Seavey, about whether libertarians should support restrictions on immigration, what "defund the police" doesn't mean... and Rod Serling's contribution to liberty.Todd's recent article on immigration restrictions can be found here.His earlier immigration article can be found here.And his article on the "Defund the Police" movement is here.His book, "Libertarianism for Beginners" is here. I recommend buying multiple copies, before Amazon realizes what it's about and discontinues it.And you can find Todd on Twitter. 2020-08-2650 min
What Then Must We Do?Are Immigration Restrictions Libertarian? With Todd SeaveyI speak with long-time libertarian writer Todd Seavey, about whether libertarians should support restrictions on immigration, what "defund the police" doesn't mean... and Rod Serling's contribution to liberty.Todd's recent article on immigration restrictions can be found here.His earlier immigration article can be found here.And his article on the "Defund the Police" movement is here.His book, "Libertarianism for Beginners" is here. I recommend buying multiple copies, before Amazon realizes what it's about and discontinues it.And you can find Todd on Twitter. Get f...2020-08-2650 min
What Then Must We Do?Ryan McMaken on Covid-19 FearmongeringI speak with Mises Institute Senior Editor, Ryan McMaken, about the media's fact-free assault on Sweden and other fearmongering about Covid-19. We also talk about why it might be more important than you think to go out and get a beer with friends.You can find Ryan's writing here.His article "The Media's Jihad Against Sweden's No-Lockdown Policy Ignores Key Facts" is here.His article "The COVID Panic Is a Lesson in Using Statistics to Get Your Way in Politics" is here.The article we mention about the South Korean healthcare...2020-08-2240 minWhat Then Must We Do?Ryan McMaken on Covid-19 FearmongeringI speak with Mises Institute Senior Editor, Ryan McMaken, about the media's fact-free assault on Sweden and other fearmongering about Covid-19. We also talk about why it might be more important than you think to go out and get a beer with friends.You can find Ryan's writing here.His article "The Media's Jihad Against Sweden's No-Lockdown Policy Ignores Key Facts" is here.His article "The COVID Panic Is a Lesson in Using Statistics to Get Your Way in Politics" is here.The article we mention about the South Korean healthcare...2020-08-2240 min
What Then Must We Do?Daniel McAdams: What does totalitarian rule really look like?I speak with the director of the Ron Paul Institute, Daniel McAdams, about his time spent in Hungary when it was still part of the former Soviet Union. He has some valuable insights about what life under a totalitarian state is really like, and how we can recover society one human interaction at a time.The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and ProsperityReporting on the protests in Berlin Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-1332 minWhat Then Must We Do?Daniel McAdams: What does totalitarian rule really look like?I speak with the director of the Ron Paul Institute, Daniel McAdams, about his time spent in Hungary when it was still part of the former Soviet Union. He has some valuable insights about what life under a totalitarian state is really like, and how we can recover society one human interaction at a time.The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and ProsperityReporting on the protests in Berlin2020-08-1332 min
What Then Must We Do?Celeste McGovern: Why we should be very concerned about a Covid-19 vaccineI speak with writer Celeste McGovern about the efforts to create a vaccine for Covid-19. McGovern has been writing about vaccines for many years and recently wrote a piece outlining some of the major problems we should expect to see - and in some cases have already seen - with the coming Covid-19 vaccines.Celeste's article is here.What Doctors Don't Tell You is here.Some of the groups Celeste mentions:Vaccine Choice CanadaChildren's Health DefenseAlso: the Informed Consent Action Network2020-08-1239 minWhat Then Must We Do?Celeste McGovern: Why we should be very concerned about a Covid-19 vaccineI speak with writer Celeste McGovern about the efforts to create a vaccine for Covid-19. McGovern has been writing about vaccines for many years and recently wrote a piece outlining some of the major problems we should expect to see - and in some cases have already seen - with the coming Covid-19 vaccines.Celeste's article is here.What Doctors Don't Tell You is here.Some of the groups Celeste mentions:Vaccine Choice CanadaChildren's Health DefenseAlso: the Informed Consent Action Network2020-08-1239 min
What Then Must We Do?Sheriff Mack: What to Do About TyrantsI speak with Sheriff Richard Mack, the founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, about the unprecedented tyranny that we are now living under, and what we can do to fight it. Sheriff Mack explains how county sheriffs may be our best defense against tyrannical authorities at city, state and federal levels, and what each of us can do to help build this defense.You can learn more about Sheriff Mack's organization, become a member, and/or donate to support this critical work, here:Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.His...2020-08-1029 minWhat Then Must We Do?Sheriff Mack: What to Do About TyrantsI speak with Sheriff Richard Mack, the founder of the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, about the unprecedented tyranny that we are now living under, and what we can do to fight it. Sheriff Mack explains how county sheriffs may be our best defense against tyrannical authorities at city, state and federal levels, and what each of us can do to help build this defense.You can learn more about Sheriff Mack's organization, become a member, and/or donate to support this critical work, here:Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.His...2020-08-1029 min
What Then Must We Do?Marc Victor and "the world's only peace movement"I talk with Attorney for Freedom, Marc Victor, about my dad's influence on his thinking and his life, some of his latest lawsuits against tyrants, the Live and Let Live movement... and why he is optimistic about the future.Live and Let Live.orgThe website dedicated to my dad: ButlerShaffer.comMarc's lawfirm: Attorneys for Freedom. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-1032 minWhat Then Must We Do?Marc Victor and "the world's only peace movement"I talk with Attorney for Freedom, Marc Victor, about my dad's influence on his thinking and his life, some of his latest lawsuits against tyrants, the Live and Let Live movement... and why he is optimistic about the future.Live and Let Live.orgThe website dedicated to my dad: ButlerShaffer.comMarc's lawfirm: Attorneys for Freedom.2020-08-1032 min
What Then Must We Do?Rachel Mills on what we can learn from Haiti & how to best help those in developing countriesI speak with Ron Paul's former communications director, Rachel Mills, about her chidhood experience in Haiti, what she learned about poverty, racism and social systems. She also tells us what we can do to truly help people in underdevelolped countries.Find Rachel here.The film she mentions: Poverty, Inc. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-2950 minWhat Then Must We Do?Rachel Mills on what we can learn from Haiti & how to best help those in developing countriesI speak with Ron Paul's former communications director, Rachel Mills, about her chidhood experience in Haiti, what she learned about poverty, racism and social systems. She also tells us what we can do to truly help people in underdevelolped countries.Find Rachel here.The film she mentions: Poverty, Inc.2020-07-2950 min
What Then Must We Do?Peggy Hall on Unlawful Government "Orders"I speak with educator and activist, Peggy Hall, about the legality (or lack thereof) of CA Governor Newsom's "orders" to shut down businesses and force people to wear masks. We also talk about what increasingly appears to be an executive-branch takeover of the government in California, and what you can do to stop it.Peggy's website: The Healthy American.You can see Peggy's videos here.A book everyone should read: Life and Death in Shanghai.The New California State, which Peggy talks about at the end of the interview.2020-07-171h 02
What Then Must We Do?Peggy Hall on Unlawful Government "Orders"I speak with educator and activist, Peggy Hall, about the legality (or lack thereof) of CA Governor Newsom's "orders" to shut down businesses and force people to wear masks. We also talk about what increasingly appears to be an executive-branch takeover of the government in California, and what you can do to stop it.Peggy's website: The Healthy American.You can see Peggy's videos here.A book everyone should read: Life and Death in Shanghai.The New California State, which Peggy talks about at the end of the interview.2020-07-171h 02
What Then Must We Do?James Maskell on finding health through functional medicineI speak with entrepreneur and "serial founder in the functional medicine space", James Maskell, about how he came to see the impact of lifestyle choices on health, and on burdening the healthcare system. He also tells listeners how they can find functional medicine practitioners matched to their specific needs, through his service "FindFunctional.com."FindFunctional.comThe Immune Resiliance ChallengeJames on Twitter Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-1645 minWhat Then Must We Do?James Maskell on finding health through functional medicineI speak with entrepreneur and "serial founder in the functional medicine space", James Maskell, about how he came to see the impact of lifestyle choices on health, and on burdening the healthcare system. He also tells listeners how they can find functional medicine practitioners matched to their specific needs, through his service "FindFunctional.com."FindFunctional.comThe Immune Resiliance ChallengeJames on Twitter2020-07-1645 min
What Then Must We Do?Kerry McDonald on her debate with the Harvard prof who wants a "presumtive ban on homeschooling"I speak with homeschooling mom and advocate, Kerry McDonald, about her recent debate with Harvard's Elizabeth Bartholet, who has called for a "presumptive ban on homeschooling." You can see the debate here.Kerry's debrief of the debate is here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-0739 minWhat Then Must We Do?Kerry McDonald on her debate with the Harvard prof who wants a "presumtive ban on homeschooling"I speak with homeschooling mom and advocate, Kerry McDonald, about her recent debate with Harvard's Elizabeth Bartholet, who has called for a "presumptive ban on homeschooling." You can see the debate here.Kerry's debrief of the debate is here.2020-07-0739 minWhat Then Must We Do?Jeff Tucker on Censorship of the Covid-19 ConversationI speak with Jeff Tucker, Editorial Director of the American Institute of Economic Research, about censorship of AIER's content on Amazon and Facebook, the dysfunctional nature of that censorship, and what it took for him to stop taking mainstream media seriously. The American Institute of Economic Research"Woodstock Occurred in the Middle of a Pandemic" - the article that was "fact checked".Coronavirus and Economic Crisis - AIER's book that was suppressed by Amazon.My article from last fall, on censorship of the vaccine conversation.My article on germ...2020-06-2958 min
What Then Must We Do?Jeff Tucker on Censorship of the Covid-19 ConversationI speak with Jeff Tucker, Editorial Director of the American Institute of Economic Research, about censorship of AIER's content on Amazon and Facebook, the dysfunctional nature of that censorship, and what it took for him to stop taking mainstream media seriously. The American Institute of Economic Research"Woodstock Occurred in the Middle of a Pandemic" - the article that was "fact checked".Coronavirus and Economic Crisis - AIER's book that was suppressed by Amazon.My article from last fall, on censorship of the vaccine conversation.My article on germ...2020-06-2958 minWhat Then Must We Do?JJ Pavoni: From F-15 Pilot to Anarchocapitalist Conscientious ObjectorI speak with JJ Pavoni, former US Air Force pilot turned conscientious objector, about his philosophical transformation, the role of the Federal Reserve in war and peace, and what he would say to individuals serving in the military or police today. JJ and his wife were on the Tom Woods Show in 2015. You can listen here.2020-06-2438 min
What Then Must We Do?JJ Pavoni: From F-15 Pilot to Anarchocapitalist Conscientious ObjectorI speak with JJ Pavoni, former US Air Force pilot turned conscientious objector, about his philosophical transformation, the role of the Federal Reserve in war and peace, and what he would say to individuals serving in the military or police today. JJ and his wife were on the Tom Woods Show in 2015. You can listen here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-2438 min
What Then Must We Do?Chris Calton on Defunding the police, and what institutionalized racism really meansI speak with history student Chris Calton about everything from the difference between private police and "policing" as we know it, to what "institutionalized racism" really looks like. Did you know that not only are African Americans disproportionately represented in the prison population, but that the proportion of African Americans in prison has RISEN over time, and is continuing to rise??? Chris offers some powerful insights into why that is, and a vivid picture of how "policing" is a very different thing from one neighborhood to another, how our prison/law/policing system creates a...2020-06-1553 min
What Then Must We Do?Jeremy Hammond on the Great Mask DebateIndependent journalist Jeremy R. Hammond provides some much-needed perspective on the contentious topic of masks as protection against Covid-19.Jeremy wrote recently about the mask issue here.His website is here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-1539 min
What Then Must We Do?Kerry McDonald on Homeschooling and the "New Normal"I speak with Kerry McDonald, unschooling mom and vocal advocate of homeschooling, about how governments may have inadvertantly sparked a homeschooling revolution, and about what homeschooling families can do to continue giving their children "old normal" lives.Kerry McDonald is a Senior Education Fellow at FEE and author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom (Chicago Review Press, 2019). She is also an adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute and a regular Forbes contributor.Kerry's research interests include homeschooling and alternatives to school, self-directed learning, education entrepreneurship, parent empowerment, school choice, and family...2020-06-0936 min
What Then Must We Do?Jim Bovard on holding the state accountable for its crimesI speak with the great Jim Bovard, about his recent article "Will the Political Class Be Held Liable for What They've Done?" the question of holding the state accountable for its crimes against the rest of us.Jim has been chronicling the abuses of the US state for decades, and has written for numerous publications including the Wall Street Journal, Playboy, the New Republic and USA Today. His books include:The Farm Fiasco (1989)Lost Rights (1994)Freedom in Chains (1999)Terrorism and Tyranny (2003)Attention Deficit Democracy (2006)2020-06-0633 min
What Then Must We Do?Rosemary Frei on what to expect next on the path to totalitarianismI speak with Rosemary Frei, MSc, molecular biology; medical journalist for 22 years and now an investigative journalist, about her article from back in March, "Where's the Evidence Supporting the Drastic Measures Against COVID-19?"We talk about the extent to which what we're living through today was simulated last October with Event 201, what's coming next, and what we can do to stop it. Rosemary has also written "The Seven-Step Path from Pandemic to Totalitarianism", and you can find her on Twitter, here. Get full access to On the Banks at b...2020-06-0419 min
What Then Must We Do?Brandon Ferdig on the Minneapolis Riots, and the role of shallow conversation in fueling unrestI speak with Twin Cities writer and videographer Brandon Ferdig, about what he is seeing in Minneapolis now, and about how the quality of our conversations plays a role in feeding–or not feeding–unrest and violence.Brandon can be reached at brandon@theperiphery.comYou can see his videos (including his documentary on homelessness in Minnesota) on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NewPlateaus/videosHere is the interview he mentions, with the mother and fiancee of the young man killed in 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLzhrr4GDcw2020-05-3137 min
What Then Must We Do?"Where Do We Draw Our Line in the Sand?" A Conversation with Sara BradyI talk with Sara Brady, the Idaho mom who was arrested for "trespassing" on a park playground that had been closed off as part of that state's lockdown measures. We discuss what happened on that day, her upcoming court battle, and a question each of us needs to be asking ourselves in these times: Where do we draw the line against tyranny?The video of what happened is here.News coverage is here. And you can contribute to Sara's legal defense here. Get full access to On the Ban...2020-05-2721 min
What Then Must We Do?Jeremy Hammond on how draconian responses to Covid-19 are an opportunity for health-freedom advocatesI speak with independent journalist Jeremy R. Hammond about the nonsensical and devastating government actions in response to Covid-19, why a vaccine may not be the answer, and the opportunity this represents for educating about health freedom and problems with medical orthodoxy.You can find Jeremy's work here.And you can see his recent series of videos on Covid-19 here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-2646 min
What Then Must We Do?The Freedom Angels get ready to bring some love to SacramentoThe Freedom Angels are moms, and long-time activists for health freedom. I spoke with them briefly today about the power of peaceful protest against the lockdowns, and about their event this coming Saturday (May 32rd) in Sacramento: Liberty Fest.For information on attending Liberty Fest, to donate to help support the event, or to learn more about the Freedom Angels, go here.Earlier this month, I spoke with some others who had been at the May 1st demonstrations. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/s...2020-05-2005 min
What Then Must We Do?The Tenth Amendment Center's Michael Boldin on People Taking Back Their PowerI talk with Michael Boldin about how we can use the principles of the Tenth Amendment center to take back our freedom.Links:The Tenth Amendment Center “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”The Tenth Amendment Center ReportElectronic Frontier FoundationElectronic Frontier Foundation's "Surveillance Self Defense" guide: Tips, tools and how-tos for safer online communications. Get full access to On t...2020-05-1330 min
What Then Must We Do?"There's Never Been A Police Presence Like That Before." (End the lockdown protests in Sacramento, May 1st)I speak with Heather and Daniel, both of whom participated in the protests last Friday (May 1st 2020) against the lockdown of California. They talk about the unprecedented police presence and arrests of peaceful demonstrators.One of the videos mentioned in the interview, of the former Marine who (apparently) talked the police officers down, is here. Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-0631 min
What Then Must We Do?Kevin McKernan on Covid-19: It's origins, how it may be changing the research process for the better, and why a vaccine is not a good solution.CSO of Medicinal Genomics, Kevin McKernan, explains why Covid-19 may have been with us for much longer than we've thought; how the desire for information is pushing people to bypass peer review - maybe for something better, and why looking to a vaccine as a solution is a terrible idea.Links from the discussion:Preprint site, BioRxivPreprint site, MedRxivNextstrainThe Braun, et al paper he mentionsAnd you can find Kevin at:Medicinal GenomicsKevin McKernan on Twitter...2020-05-0236 min
What Then Must We Do?Kevin McKernan on Revolutionizing Peer ReviewI speak with Kevin McKernan, CSO of Medicinal Genomics, about some of the problems with the peer review process, and how blockchain technology can provide a solution.Links discussed in the episode:Nature Biotech articleCannabis Genomic Blockchain on DASHCryptocurrency Incentivized, Blockchain Recorded Peer Review (CIBR) Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne.substack.com/subscribe2020-04-151h 03
What Then Must We Do?WTMWD - Episode 5: Talking With Ernie Hancock About Covid-19, Vitamin C, the Total State... and This ShowLast week, I was a guest on Ernie Hancock's Show "Declare Your Independence."We talked about Covid-19, about the official suppression of information on vitamin C as a treatment, about the devastating total-state response, and about what to do about Internet censorship....and we also talked about this show.If you don't already know Ernie, you should. You can find him on Freedom's Phoenix, on his show, Declare Your Independence, and Pirates Without Borders.Enjoy! Get full access to On the Banks at bretigne...2020-04-011h 20
What Then Must We Do?A View of the Covid-19 Crisis From South KoreaI interview Stefan Raymond, a Canadian who has lived in South Korea for nine years. We chat about some of the differences between how the Covid-19 outbreak has been handled in the US vs. in South Korea, as well as how people living in both places have reacted to it all.You can read Stefan's blog here, and the blog post I mention in this podcast is here.After recording this podcast, I was struck by something that I had kind of forgotten about in all the years since moving back to the US from...2020-04-011h 03
What Then Must We Do?Government Covid-19 Response Will Dwarf Economic Damage Done by FDR - Tom MullenI talk with long-time libertarian writer, Tom Mullen, about the US government's never-ending war on prices, and how it hurts all of us.Tom wrote a piece recently, titled "The State and Federal Governments' Coronavirus Response Will Dwarf Economic Damage Done by FDR." You can read that here.And if you didn't know that FDR's actions actually harmed the economy rather than helped it, then listen to this episode to find out!You can find Tom's books here:Where Do Conservatives and Liberals Come From? And What Ever Happened to Life...2020-03-3127 min
Cannabis Heals MeEp. 105 - Bretigne Shaffer - Medical Freedom, Cannabis & Vaccine MandatesJoin Bretigne Shaffer and I as we take a trip down the rabbit hole of medical freedom. Bretigne is a longtime libertarian journalist, and she's a resident of California. There has been a push in recent years in CA (and several states) to mandate vaccines for children. And in some of those states there are no medical exemptions - even for kids who have had past reactions to vaccines (like our guest from Monday's show, Sarah). This overstep by government is quite alarming to liberty lovers like myself and Bretigne. So I wanted to...2020-03-261h 04
What Then Must We Do?Censorship of Vitamin C for Covid-19 Info. - As Hospitals in NY Begin to Use it. Why?A few days ago, I spoke with Larry Cook, founder of the Stop Mandatory Vaccination Facebook group. We talked about how high-dose Vitamin C has been part of the official protocol for treating Covid-19 in China, and how at least one of his posts about that has been "fact checked" by Facebook (see here for what that looks like.)Larry also has some pretty dismal predictions for what is coming next. It would be easy to dismiss some of these predictions as "crazy conspiracy theories", or whatever terms people now use to not have to think about...2020-03-2620 min
What Then Must We Do?Jeffrey Tucker on Covid-19, our reaction, & what it means for libertyI talk with Jeff Tucker about how governments around the world have responded to the threat of the Covid-19 virus, whether the response of the US government has been warranted, how that response will impact our society and the people living in it, and whether there is any hope for liberty in these times.Jeff is editorial director for the American Institute for Economic Research, where you can find analysis about the economic impact of all of this that you are unlikely to find anywhere else. You can also find Jeff on Twitter.Some of...2020-03-1936 min