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The Lost Art Of LibertyI Think Therefore I Live and Am HappyThinking is essential for life and one cannot be happy unless one thinks.
2026-02-2505 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe Pursuit of Happiness, An IntroductionWhat does the "Pursuit of Happiness" mean in the Declaration of Independence? It was one of the three fundamental rights the founders included so it is obviously important. Understing what it is is essential to understanding life and liberty and the very purspose of life itslef.
2026-02-1807 min
rebirthofthewordWhat I've Learned From Reading These Books From Jeff BennerA Cultural And Linguistic Excavation Of The Bible By Jeff BennerGenesis, Zen and Quantum Physics A Fresh Look at the Theology and Science of Creation by Jeff A. Benner and Michael CalpinoNew Testament Greek to Hebrew Dictionary By Jeff BennerThe Torah A Mechanical Translation by Jeff A. BennerAncient Hebrew Torah by Jeff A. Benner
2025-12-2122 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyEnemy of the State ConclusionIn this final episode we conclude with some practical steps we can take to eliminate the State and bring about true freedom. Get your hard copy of "Enemy of the State" upon which this series is based at michaelcaslpino.com
2025-08-2513 minThe Lost Art Of LibertySolving the Problem of the State Part 1Can we solve the problem of the State? Is there even the possibility of securing absolute liberty? In this episode we will begin to explore the possibilities of doing just that. The Book "Enemy of the State" upon which this series is based is now available at michaelcalpino.com
2025-08-1827 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyLegal, Moral and the State Part TwoHow is the law used and abused in the modern totalitarian state, how does the state use propaganda to support its laws and actions? What is the most insidious and terrifying law about to make its appearance, the implementation of which will destroy any free interaction in society thus destroying society itself and making the control of the state absolute.
2025-08-1118 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyLegal, Moral and the State Part OneWhat is the difference between legality and morality? The state claims legal authority for its existence and actions. From where does it derive that authority? Can the state make that which is legal, moral? What is the difference and is it important?
2025-08-0420 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyLies of the State Part TwoWhat is the greatest lie of the state, the one that turns men into mindless zombies who have lost the will to resist their abuse. I will also answer the question, what is the state really stealing from you? What is the most valuable thing you lose by allowing their exploitation?
2025-07-2826 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyLies of the State Part OneWhy do the victims of this criminal conspiracy who are so much more numerous and upon whom the criminals depend do not rebel against their taskmasters? What lies have we come to believe that keep us enslaved? Perhaps you will see how your own mind has been captured by those who are exploiting you every day.
2025-07-2117 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe State in the New WorldThis week we look at the history of the Merchant state in the new world and the development of the American republic. What was the intention of the founders, was the United States ever a government according to the principles of the Declaration of Independence? Where did everything go wrong and what hope do we have of fulfilling that original ideal?
2025-07-1419 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe Essential Nature of the Modern Democratic StateWhat is the essence of the Merchant State model (The modern western democratic state), how does it operate and how do democratic institutions figure into the paradigm? We will also look into what kind of people run it, what motivates a man to become part of the criminal ruling class in the modern state?
2025-07-0726 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe Origins of the State Part TwoThis episode will follow the development of the State from feudalism, what the Magna Carta accomplished, how things changed with the Reformation and Renaissance to the creation of the modern democratic western state, commmunism and facism.
2025-06-3015 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe Origins of the State-Part OneThis week we explore the rise and development of the State. How did this system of plunder and violence originate and become so pervasive? What are the conditions necessary for the State to develop? Are there different forms of the State and how have these forms been expressed throughout history? How are the victims of violence and plunder responsible for the establishment of the State? How do the States of Egypt, Athens, Rome and the modern western parliamentary and republican models differ and what do they have in common? How do modern states founded on principles of individual liberty and sov...
2025-06-2319 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyEnemy of the StateAre you an enemy of the State? You should be...because the State is your enemy. It is not your nanny, your friend or your partner. The State is not an organization of, by, or for the people. It is a criminal conspiracy founded on violence for the purpose of plunder. Once you understand this making sense of what the State does is so much easier. The fact that DOGE cuts are ignored and the deficit grows, that no state actor ever goes to jail no matter how heinous the crime, that policies so obviously detrimental are embraced, it will all ma...
2025-06-1620 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyFreedom in Heath CareIf we got rid of HHS and all government interference in Health Care, what would it look like? It would be cheaper and more effective. Here's how.
2025-03-1718 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyVaccine Injuries and Government MandatesVaccines. Are they the greatest miracle of modern science or do they cause more harm than good? Should the government force anyone to take a vaccine? Can we deal with an epidemic or pandamic without the heavy hand of government? Can we balance personal liberty with public health? These are the questions we will explore in this week's episode.
2025-03-1024 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyPoisoning Our Bodies and MindsOur food and drinks are laden with substances approved by the government and we have no idea what they are doing to our health. The FDA has failed miderably to protect us from the chemicals and other harmful substances in our food. Even worse we are subsidizing the poisoning of the population. It is time to take back responsibility for our own health and remove it from a corrupt government agency.
2025-03-0322 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyGovernment, Big Pharma and Big Insurance: A Match Made in HellHow are Government, Big Pharma and Big Insurance getting rich off our misery? How we are being scammed for huge profits.
2025-02-2416 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyAmerican Health Care: Wrong Incentives, Lies and CheeriosWhy is our health care system making us sick and drug dependent? What have we come to believe about health care that allows us to accept these negative outcomes? Who benefits from this system of misery?
2025-02-1718 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyGovernment Health Care Disaster-HistoryIn the 2024 election the deplorable state of the health of many Americans and the failures of the health care system were front and center, particulalry with the addition of RFK Jr. to the Trump team. This episode looks at the history of government involvement in health care in America and details a few of the problems it has caused. Subsequent episodes will delve into detail about how government run and regulated health care actually makes us sick for profit and what can be done about it.
2025-02-1015 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe Tyranny of the Experts. Are We Destined to Suffer Their Idiocy?Government experts seem to be the stupidist and most corrupt. This episode explains why and how to get out from under theor thumb.
2023-05-2217 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyFreedom of Movement, The War on Cars and Green TyrannyYour right to move freely as facilitated by the personal automobile is under attack without a vote, just simple bureaucratic fiat. Our basic freedoms are under attack because the state has been allowed to make rules and regulations about every aspect of our lives and their meddling in the free market has terrible consequences. The war on cars is simply one example.
2023-05-1514 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyAssault Weapons, Gun Control and LibertyWhy are so called assault weapons always in the cross hairs of the state? What kind of weapons should we be able to avail ourselves of? How far does the right of self protection go in the free state? Time to think about the fundamental right of self defense.
2023-05-0817 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe War on Free SpeechLies are the birthplace of tyranny. The war on the freedom os speech and the gutting of the first amendment is all about eliminating debate because it is the bold proclimateoion of truth that the tyrannical state fears the most. Their attacks on free speech are on a multitude of fronts and we must stand firm in opposition to their efforts.
2023-05-0127 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyInjustice and Tyranny: Our Justice System in CrisisTrump's indictment, a two tiered justice system and no accountability. What is going on and how do we fix it?
2023-04-2416 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyMoney, Banking, Economic Collapse, Totalitarianism and the Fundamental Battle for Freedom Part 2Love of money my be the root of all evil but money is the foundation of civilization. Understanding money, what it is, and then banking, why it is important and how it has been perverted, are the keys to understanding everything going on from inflation and bank collapses to CBDCs and why they will spell the end of all freedom. Is a CBDC even money? How do they work and why are they so evil? What is the solution and how do money and banking work in a free society? If you want to know what is coming and what...
2023-04-1721 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyMoney, Banking, Economic Collapse, Totalitarianism and the Fundamental Battle for Freedom Part 1Love of money my be the root of all evil but money is the foundation of civilization. Understanding money, what it is, and then banking, why it is important and how it has been perverted, are the keys to understanding everything going on from inflation and bank collapses to CBDCs and why they will spell the end of all freedom. Is a CBDC even money? To answer that question you need to know what money is. Is banking necessary and is it always bad? Do you understand what happens when you put your money in the bank? Some of this...
2023-04-1020 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyBig Business, Big Government, Corruption, Tyranny and How to Stop It All Pt 2In the second installment of the big business podcast I will describe how this cooperation between big business and government works at several different levels. I will also tell you what the methods are by which the government business collective gains and grows its power, how our current crop of incompetents fits into the plan, what the next steps are and what is the end game. Finally, I will detail how this cozy relationship distorts the functions of both business and government in society and how to fix it and restore freedom and liberty. If you ever wanted the biggest...
2023-04-0315 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyBig Business, Big Government, Corruption, Tyranny and How to Stop It All Pt 1What makes big business bad? Why does corruption and big business seem to go hand in hand? Why are we surrounded by chaos and conflict and growing suffering and everything government does seems to make it worse? Where did all this corruption start, what is behind it all and what is the end game? In the first part of this podcast I will go back in history to find the origins of big business corruption and why big business and government cooperate and why business gets in bed with government. How both fear and profit motivate business to cozy up...
2023-03-2723 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyTyranny, Rebellion and How to Restore LibertyOur government is at war with us, here is the evidence. What to do about it? Constitutional sanctuaries and personal responsibility. Read Hashticharot's Revolution to find out the details.
2023-03-2022 min2023-03-1317 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyDo You Believe Anything the Government Says? Lies, Propaganda and Why It Matters
2023-03-0620 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe Elite; Ravenous Cannibals Who Will Eat Their Own. Are We Destined To Suffer Their Nightmare?
2023-02-2711 min2023-02-2013 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyThe Tyranny of DemocracyWe constantly hear about threats to our democracy. But it is democracy that is threatening our freedom.
2023-02-1311 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyWhat Makes a Man Different from the Animals? The Denial of His Nature Makes Masters and SlavesThis podcast is going to be a little different than the others. Usually I identify a specific topic of government malfeasance, how it affects us and then postulate how the issue is treated in a free state. This time the problem is the way we think, or choose not to, and how that creates a society of oppressors and the oppressed. It is the suppression of our most human characteristic that leads to this situation and only by embracing this fundamental attribute can we live a free men and women.If you want a deeper dive into the...
2023-02-0610 min
Pirate Stories With Captain MikeBartholemew "Black Bart" Roberts, a Most Successful PirateCaptain Roberts was one of the most successful pirates of all time, taking around 400 ships in a three year career. He was also a reluctant pirate, starting as a forced man but quickly becoming elected captain.
2023-02-0408 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyPursuing Safety At All Costs Is Cruel and TyrannicalSafety is a cruel god. Gun control, climate change, health care, the war of free speech are all examples of government doing things for our safety that are detrimental to our lives and liberty.
2023-01-3012 minPirate Stories With Captain MikeCalico Jack Rackham, Ann Bonny and Mary Read. Small time pirates with big names.
2023-01-2707 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyGreed, Corruption and Death. Why the Government Should Not Be Involved in Our Health Part 2In this episode, I detail the failures of the government's response to Covid-19 and then, what a society without the FDA or HHS would look like.
2023-01-2314 min2023-01-2106 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyGreed, Corruption and Death. Why the Government Should Not Be Involved in Our HealthIn the first half of this podcast on government intervention in our health I will look at how and why government is involved in nutrition and food and then how well the FDA has operated as a watchdog on food and drug safety. Next week, we will look at Covid-19 treatments and invections and then, what society would look like if government was not involved in health at all.
2023-01-1612 min2023-01-1407 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyClimate Change, Socialism and Genocide. What Is Our Future?Climate change alarmism is not only economically destructive, its worldview is detrimental to society, our interactions with one another and our view of ourselves and our worth. Combined with socialism and government totalitarianism it can be fatal. Yet how do we deal with environmental issues created by our modern world in a free society?
2023-01-0916 minPirate Stories With Captain MikeThe Odd Case of Captain Stede Bonnet, Gentleman PirateWhy would a man of wealth and privilege take up the pirate's life?
2023-01-0708 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyGovernment Ensured Economic Security is the Surest Way to Slavery. What a Free, Moral Society Looks Like.Economic insecurity is a fact of life in today's world and most of its causes are beyond our control. Should government assure basic economic security? And if so, what are the ramifications? Will a society based on theft produce good results in the end? How would a free society with no government safety net function? These are fundamental questions that need clear answers.
2023-01-0215 minPirate Stories With Captain MikeThe Devil's Right Hand, Captain BlackbeardHow did Captain Edward Thatch become Blackbeard, the most notorious pirate of them all? Here is his early career.
2022-12-3107 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyGovernment School Indoctrination and the Fight for Our ChildrenThis week we are going to look at the country's failed education system its destructive policies, why such policies are adopted and then detail what education divorced from government control looks like.
2022-12-2611 minPirate Stories With Captain MikeLearning From the Master, Captain Benjamin HornigoldCaptain Benjamin Hornigold was mentor to many pirates, this is his story.
2022-12-2407 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyEnergy Shortages: The Maliciousness of Government toward Us and How to Fix ItThis week we look at this administration's inane energy policy, the real, life threatening harm it causes, and why quick fixes are not going to happen. Biden's current begging, even if it would work and production increases, foreign or domestic, would not solve our problems, they go so much deeper than simple supply. But there are solutions.
2022-12-1914 minPirate Stories With Captain MikeSailing Under Black Sam BellamyWhat was Sam Bellamy like? A tragic love story.
2022-12-1708 minThe Lost Art Of LibertyInflation and the Imminent Collapse of our Monetary SystemMoney matters are on everyone's mind. This week we will explore the origins of inflation, gain understanding of money and banking and figure out what the untenable foundation of our monetary system is. And, of course, there are solutions.
2022-12-1216 min