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The Forge of FreedomEpisode 142. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. Hornberger (rerun of Ep. 60)Show Notes
Episode 142. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. Hornberger (rerun of Ep. 60)
Jacob Hornberger discusses the importance of gun rights and the right to self-defense in a free society. He explains that the right to keep and bear arms is rooted in the concept of private property and the right to sustain one's life. The Second Amendment protects the pre-existing right to own guns and serves as an insurance policy against tyrannical governments. Hornberger emphasizes that an armed citizenry can resist and fight back against oppression, even i...2024-07-0858 minThe Forge of FreedomEpisode 97. My Passion for Liberty with Jacob Hornberger, Libertarian Candidate for PresidentShow Notes:
Episode 97. My Passion for Liberty with Jacob Hornberger, Libertarian Candidate for President
Jacob Hornberger, author of My Passion for Liberty, discusses his journey to libertarianism and the founding of the Future of Freedom Foundation. He emphasizes the importance of principled libertarianism and the need to dismantle infringements on freedom. Hornberger also advocates for open immigration, arguing that it aligns with the non-aggression principle and that the current immigration system perpetuates a crisis. He shares the influence of Leonard Read and his close working relationship with Richard Ebeling...2024-02-021h 56The Forge of FreedomEpisode 60. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. HornbergerShow Notes:
Episode 60. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. Hornberger
Alex Ooley is joined by Jacob Hornberger to discuss his book, The Tyranny of Gun Control.
The right to own firearms is one of the most fundamental, inherent rights of man. Not only do individuals have the natural, God-given right to own property, they also have the basic right to defend themselves from murderers, rapists, thieves, burglars, and other violent, antisocial people in society. Most importantly, individuals have the right to defend themselves from the opp...2023-09-1658 min
The Libertarian AngleWhat's Wrong with Socialism?In this week's Libertarian Angle, Jacob Hornberger and RIchard Ebeling discuss all the things wrong with socialism. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-06-2837 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Dark Legacy of World War IIIn this week's Libertarian Angle, Jacob Hornberger and Richard Ebeling discuss the dark legacy of World War II.2023-06-0835 minThe Libertarian AngleWhy Keep Waging the War on Drugs?What’s the point of having a war on drugs? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss this brutal government policy that has destroyed lives and liberty. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-05-1932 minThe Libertarian AngleSeparate School and StateWhat is the solution to the educational morass in which we find ourselves? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they discuss America’s public education system. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-05-1134 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Debt Ceiling Circus AgainWhat will be the outcome of the latest debt-ceiling controversy? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they parse the recent wrangling over federal spending. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-05-0436 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Evil of the Income TaxWhat has been the impact of the income tax on the lives and liberties of the American people? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-04-2736 minThe Libertarian AngleFDR’s Nationalization of GoldWhat was the result of President Franklin Roosevelt’s nationalization of gold 90 years ago? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they discuss one of the most egregious violation of property rights in U.S. history. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-04-2131 minThe Libertarian AngleAdam Smith: The Man and His Impact on MankindWho was Adam Smith and what was his impact on mankind? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss one of the most influential men in history. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-04-2130 minThe Libertarian AngleLessons from IraqWhat lessons are the be learned on the twentieth anniversary of the 2003 invasion of Iraq? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they discuss the disastrous fallout of U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-03-2331 minThe Libertarian AngleShould Hate Speech Be Made Illegal?Should federal or state governments make hate speech illegal? FFF president Jacob Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss recent attacks on one of the most fundamental rights of individuals living in a free society. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-03-0228 minThe Libertarian AngleWhy Sue Amazon for Antitrust Violations?Why is the Justice Department considering filing an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-02-1629 minThe Libertarian AngleThe State of the UnionWhat is the state of union as per President Biden’s State of the Union address? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss Biden’s recent speech before Congress. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-02-0935 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Wealth of NationsWhy are some nations wealthier than other nations? Adam Smith addressed this question in his opus of 1776, and FFF president Jacob Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard Ebeling apply those lessons to today’s problems. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-02-0230 minThe Libertarian AngleWhat to Do about California’s Mass KillingsWhat do we do about the latest spate of mass killings in California, which has some the country’s strictest gun control laws? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss these recent tragedies. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-01-2628 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Newest Debt Ceiling CircusWhat is the situation on the newest debt ceiling circus? Hint: the purse strings are not tight. Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they discuss U.S. fiscal policy. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-01-1929 minThe Libertarian AngleCross Border CrisesWhat will be the consequences of the meeting between Presidents Biden, President Obrador of Mexico, and Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel Professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2023-01-1232 minThe Libertarian AngleSanta Claus and the Federal GovernmentWhat is the relationship between Santa Claus and the government? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling explore the effects of government bureaucrats handing out “free” goodies to constituents. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2022-12-2229 minThe Libertarian AngleThe First Thanksgiving and the Welfare StateWhat relationship does the original Thanksgiving have to where we are as a nation today? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they discuss private property, the welfare state, and the charitable society. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2022-12-0232 minThe Libertarian AngleDeath Penalty for Drug-War Violators?Should America adopt former President Donald Trump’s idea of giving the death penalty to drug war violators? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss the immoral assault on individual liberty that is the drug war.2022-12-0234 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Midterm Elections and the Debt CeilingWhat effect will the mid-term elections have on the debt ceiling when it comes due after the first of the year? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they discuss the national government’s profligate spending. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2022-11-1134 minThe Libertarian AngleBen Bernanke’s Nobel PrizeDid former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke deserve the 2022 Nobel Prize in Economics? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss the fed, monetary policy, and Austrian economics. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2022-10-1333 minThe Libertarian AngleDeSantis’s Immigration AnticsWhat effect will Governor Ron DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard immigration antics have on resolving America’s decades-long, never-ending immigration crisis? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2022-09-2333 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Impact of Mikhail GorbachevWhat was the impact of Mikhail Gorbachev on U.S.-Russia relations? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they review the career of this influential Soviet leader. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2022-09-0136 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Persecution of Julian AssangeWhy do U.S. officials continue to prosecute and persecute Julian Assange? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they examine that question.2022-08-1231 minThe Libertarian AngleThe Case Against Public Schooling and VouchersWhy should libertarians be calling for the separation of school and state rather than school vouchers? Join FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Citadel professor Richard M. Ebeling as they discuss this burning issue. Go to the podcast. Please subscribe to our email newsletter FFF Daily here.2022-07-1333 min
FFF LibertyViewThe Ongoing Destruction of American LibertyThe Future of Freedom Foundation returned to FreedomFest in 2019 with its program, “The Ongoing Destruction of American Liberty.” Held on July 18, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, FFF president Jacob Hornberger, FFF policy advisor James Bovard, and Citadel professor Richard Ebeling discussed the destructive nature of socialism and the benefits of a free society.2019-07-301h 38