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Liberty Itch PodcastEp7: David vs Holiath - Libertarian DebateIn this episode, Liberty Itch writers, James Hol, (former senator) David Leyonhjelm and I discuss libertarian concepts that each has written about. We reached absolutely no conclusions whatsoever.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction2:15 Government enforced morality56:44 Foreign wars1:11:10 Non-aggression principle1:21:20 Libertarian hedonism1:31:31 The Social Contract. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.libertyitch.com2025-03-151h 48
Liberty Itch PodcastEpisode 5: Gun Control - with David LeyonhjelmSenator David Leyonhjelm is the guest for episode 5 of the Liberty Itch podcast. David has been at the forefront of Australia's gun control debate. He has written 2 books on the topic with a third on the way. He is well known for his libertarian stance and he's consistently challenged Australia's strict firearm laws, arguing they infringe on citizens' rights to self-defense and recreation, which they do. Australia has among the toughest gun control laws in the World, along with North Korea, Eritrea and Venezuela. It is not a policy to be proud of. As David explains, aggressive...2025-02-221h 03
Liberty Itch PodcastVIDEO: Liberty Itch Podcast | Episode 1 | Kenelm Tonkin, Founder, Liberty Itch.Kenelm Tonkin is the founder of Liberty Itch and, appropriately, the guest for Episode 1 of the Liberty Itch Podcast. Kenelm explains the reason and goals for Liberty Itch along with providing fascinating insights into the history and current direction of Libertarianism in Australian Politics.TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Introduction0:58 – What is Liberty Itch?2:47 – Is libertarianism a “centre-right” ideology?5:17 – What most voters think libertarian is9:12 – Example of how libertarianism can sound leftwing10:15 – Defining libertarianism12:06 – Ideologies and the 3 philosophies which compete14:21 – On the socialists’ hijack of the word “liberalism”2025-01-131h 51