
The Tim Moen Show (Tim Moen)
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09 Jun 2019 | Are We Doing a Podcast? | 00:11:22 | |
David and Tim discuss whether they are doing a podcast, and what the framework will look like. Produced by BTI Media:https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker:amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
10 Jun 2019 | Intro to Libertarianism | 00:27:17 | |
David and Tim discuss the basic principles of liberty, as well as get into how Tim became Libertarian BTI Media:https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker:amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
13 Jun 2019 | Mental Health and Libertarianism | 00:30:57 | |
David had a slightly different path to Liberty than you might expect. He talks about his struggles with mental health, and how getting himself better brought him to Libertarianism BTI Media:https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker:amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
17 Jun 2019 | Mad Maxime Bernier | 00:42:37 | |
Tim and David discuss Maxime Bernier, his path to leader of the People's Party of Canada, his interactions with Tim, and his leaving behind of Liberty. BTI Media:https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker:amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
27 Jun 2019 | Can We Free Guns | 00:38:43 | |
On request from a fan, David and Tim discuss firearm principles and policies. Although it is not a straightforward solution, they cover most of the bases. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
01 Jul 2019 | Is Abortion Up for Debate? | 00:32:08 | |
David and Tim dive in deep to the abortion debate. How and when does the non-aggression principle apply? Is there a need for a free market on babies? How do we prevent abortions, without banning them? BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada:https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
24 Jun 2019 | What Do We Think of Objectivism | 00:41:50 | |
David is going to the Objectivist Conference in Cleveland this week. He and Tim discuss how both of their introductions to liberty came through Ayn Rand, and why they believe they have each left her, and the philosophy, at least partially behind. BTI Media:https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada:https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker:amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
20 Jun 2019 | Justin Trudeau is Banning Plastics | 00:34:42 | |
Tim and David discuss the plastic ban. They talk about about problems with this approach generally, and why in this case it won't accomplish much, especially not the stated major goal. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
04 Jul 2019 | The So-Called Left and Right | 00:20:05 | |
The old-thought political spectrum was always questionable, now it is more and more seen as bogus. David and Tim talk about the divide and how the real one is Authoritarian vs Libertarian. When two people are on the same side of this spectrum, little else matters. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Jul 2019 | Drugs | 00:25:43 | |
David and Tim must have gotten too high and forgot to post this. One day late, we have Drugs. A commonly discussed topic among Libertarians, David and Tim go into the framework and policies in a Libertarian society. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
11 Jul 2019 | Children | 00:30:49 | |
Tim and David talk about the responsibilities parents have to children, and what a Libertarian society would look like in this regard. More importantly, they talk about community and the large role that would play with respect to children. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
13 Jul 2019 | Age of Majority | 00:10:22 | |
In this bonus mini-episode, following the discussion of Children, Tim and David talk about the age of majority. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
15 Jul 2019 | More on Objectivism | 00:47:24 | |
David recently returned from the Objectivist Summer Conference. He and Tim get into Objectivism a bit more, the conference itself and some specific issues, such as abortion. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 2 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
18 Jul 2019 | Firefighting | 00:31:39 | |
Tim and David discuss firefighting, and what a "staple" would look like in a Libertarian Society. No one better suited for this topic than Tim! Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 2 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
29 Jul 2019 | Immigration | 00:30:12 | |
Tim and David discuss one of the biggest differences between Libertarians and "Conservatives"; the idea of more immigration being better. They begin to outline a Libertarian framework for immigration. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 2 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
30 Sep 2019 | Intellectual Property | 00:47:09 | |
David and Tim dive into IP and IP law: copyright, patent etc. Are these reasonable? Should they be allowed? What can or should happen without them? Stefan Kinsella - Against Intellectual Property https://mises-media.s3.amazonaws.com/Against%20Intellectual%20Property_2.pdf Boldrin & Levine - The Case Against Intellectual Property https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michele_Boldrin/publication/4980956_The_Case_Against_Intellectual_Property/links/53f9c5c90cf20a45496a9040/The-Case-Against-Intellectual-Property.pdf?origin=publication_detail BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Jul 2019 | Prostitution | 00:23:13 | |
Tim and David discuss a Libertarian "favourite": prostitution. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 2 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
25 Jul 2019 | Too Simple | 00:34:13 | |
David brings Tim his issue of so many people dismissing liberty based ideas as "too simple". Liberty is simple in theory, why is it seemingly so difficult in practice? Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 2 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
05 Aug 2019 | Fixing the "Right" | 00:28:28 | |
This week Tim gets his rant on about the problem with the "right" wing, and where and why they keep going wrong. On the next episode, David provides his case for optimism despite the issues. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
12 Aug 2019 | A Case for Optimism | 00:18:40 | |
After Tim lets of his steam about the state of politics, and particularly the right wing, David gives his case for optimism in these trying times Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
02 Sep 2019 | Climate Action | 00:37:58 | |
Tim and David discuss climate action. What a time to be alive. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
26 Aug 2019 | Compassion | 00:41:21 | |
David and Tim take on a big topic: compassion. David holds that this is truly a Libertarian principle, and only when freedom lovers show that liberty is needed for compassion to be available will the societal shift truly happen. Part 1 out now, Part 2 on Thursday. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media:https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada:https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker:amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
29 Aug 2019 | Compassion Part 2 | 00:42:25 | |
David and Tim take on a big topic: compassion. David holds that this is truly a Libertarian principle, and only when freedom lovers show that liberty is needed for compassion to be available will the societal shift truly happen. Be sure to also check out Part 1 Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
05 Sep 2019 | Foreign Intervention | 00:32:19 | |
David and Tim discuss the use of tax dollars for intervention in foreign countries. Both in terms of military, peacekeeping and economic support. How should the government use your money? Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
22 Aug 2019 | Healthcare | 00:54:32 | |
Today Tim and David discuss healthcare, and how difficult it can be to talk through the facts around public healthcare. They also discuss some alternative models that may work. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
16 Sep 2019 | Prisons | 00:42:29 | |
This week Tim and David discuss criminals, prisons and what that system looks like in Libertopia Links: Stefan Molyneux - Caging the Devils https://www.lewrockwell.com/2005/11/stefan-molyneux/caging-the-devils-the-stateless-society-and-violentcrime/ Robert Murphy - The Possibility of Private Law https://mises.org/library/possibility-private-law David Friedman (Milton’s son) - Chapter 29 of Machinery of Freedom http://www.daviddfriedman.com/Libertarian/Machinery_of_Freedom/MofF_Chapter_29.html David Friedman lecture - Law Without the State https://youtu.be/vSrf9j2pvmU Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
01 Aug 2019 | JY and Human Rights Tribunals | 00:33:18 | |
David and Tim talk about what has currently made Canada a laughing stock of the world, and how this example of JY and the Human Rights Tribunal is a natural progression of flawed premises Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
15 Aug 2019 | Public School | 00:39:56 | |
David had a terrible experience with public schools, and Tim wishes his kids never attended them. They dive deep into the problem with public schools, and how it is a training grown for subservient citizens. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
19 Aug 2019 | University | 00:21:10 | |
Following up on the discussion of public schools, David and Tim tackle the issue of universities as they stand today. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media:https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada:https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker:amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
12 Sep 2019 | Personal Responsibility | 00:43:34 | |
David and Tim switch gears slightly, and shift the focus from freedom to responsibility, something severely lacking in today's culture. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Sep 2019 | Real Talk on Society | 00:30:28 | |
David and Tim go off script and have some real talk about sex, makeup and beauty, and the state of society at the moment in these regards. Let us know your thoughts! Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
08 Aug 2019 | Recent Mass Shootings | 00:55:17 | |
Today Tim and David talk about the two recent mass shootings in the US, and dive into the gun debate. Thank you to our sponsor, The Warrior Path. Sign up for a free 1 week trial: https://thewarriorpathpro.com/ And get 5% the online store (on your first order) with code: HOL5 BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
19 Sep 2019 | The Canadian Election | 00:31:51 | |
David and Tim dive into this election campaign. We talk about the debate stage (before Bernier got added), about the Libertarian approach, and about what anyone can do with a slew of bad candidates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
03 Oct 2019 | Government | 01:14:48 | |
David and Tim finally get into the differences in their approach to government. Practically speaking, there seems to be little difference ultimately, but it is a very fascinating dive into the specifics of Libertarian government or "government" BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
07 Oct 2019 | Prioritizing Principles | 00:37:51 | |
It is a complex, irrational world. When someone is pursuing their goals and seems to come to a need to decide between honoring one principle vs another, how do they make that decision? Tim and David discuss. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
24 Oct 2019 | Nationalism and Globalism are Basically the Same | 00:49:52 | |
David and Tim talk about how Nationalism and Globalism are basically two sides of the same coin. They also get into globalization and some examples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Sep 2019 | The Changing Workforce | 00:32:34 | |
The election is on! David and Tim decide to talk about actual issues that we should be discussing. First up is the workforce. Robots and cheap labour, a benefit to all. BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
27 Sep 2019 | Slander and Libel | 00:46:01 | |
On today's episode, David and Tim talk about slander and libel laws. Are they valid? And don't you dare say anything about this episode being a day late! BTI Media: https://www.btimedia.ca/ Libertarian Party of Canada: https://www.libertarian.ca/ Music by Alan Poettcker: amp_49@hotmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
15 Oct 2019 | Reflecting Back, Looking Forward | 00:30:52 | |
David and Tim assess how they think Season 1 went, the value they get in recording this show together, and what they hope to get from Season 2. Let us know your thoughts. Also, name change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
10 Oct 2019 | Broken Homes | 00:51:06 | |
David and Tim start by talking about how marriage unfairly target men, and then take a journey through the world of broken homes, damaged families and a struggling society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
17 Oct 2019 | Political Correctness | 00:43:56 | |
David and Tim talk about Tim's politically incorrect roast, the culture of political correctness and their unreleased episode from Season 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
21 Oct 2019 | Bonus: Rhino Party Interview | 00:36:51 | |
Tim Moen interviews Rhino Party Leader Sebastien Corriveau about his party, his ideas, and accusations that he is a Liberal operative stealing votes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
21 Oct 2019 | How to Handle Greta Thunberg | 00:32:13 | |
Tim and David discuss what it means to have to face an "enemy" that is an exploited child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
29 Oct 2019 | Can You Marry a Non Liberty Lover? | 00:29:36 | |
David gets some advice on love. How to pursue and navigate a relationship with someone who might not share all of the same values as you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
31 Oct 2019 | Can You Marry a Non Liberty Lover | 00:43:54 | |
Following up on their earlier discussion, David pushes back and they dig deep into whether or not someone needs to share the same values for a relationship to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
04 Nov 2019 | Western Separatism - Wexit | 00:29:02 | |
Tim and David discuss Wexit. Is the West really going to leave, or is it a waste of time and energy? How does it compare to the Quebec separatist movement, and how do we shift people to a realization of Liberty, rather than a fear of unfavorable governments? Also, some interest in the fact that Calexit is a left wing movement, Liberty goes both ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
07 Nov 2019 | Post Election Recap - Canadian Election 2019 | 00:25:02 | |
Tim and David discuss how everyone lost this election, even Tim. No one is happy, I guess that is it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
11 Nov 2019 | Does Trickle Down Economics Exist? | 00:28:38 | |
David and Tim discuss trickle down theory, and the complexities of the economy more broadly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
18 Nov 2019 | Incel, MGTOW, PUA | 01:01:23 | |
There are good reasons why more and more males are becoming disillusioned with our current culture and finding solace in communities of incels, lost boys and pick up artists. Manuel Pasquale joins me to talk about the underworld of lost boys and how they might be able escape. If you are a man who finds himself frustrated and looking for help sign up for my mailing list here: timmoen.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
21 Nov 2019 | Objectivist Sets Me Straight | 01:11:21 | |
A long time critic gets a chance to hash out his differences with Tim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
28 Nov 2019 | Do Libertarians Pervert Liberty? | 00:34:08 | |
Do Libertarians have a moral code? Do they need one? Is liberty an end in itself, or an effect without causes? David and Tim discuss implications of "Libertarianism: The Perversion of Liberty" by Peter Schwartz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
25 Nov 2019 | The Value of Guns | 00:29:40 | |
David and Tim discuss why guns are important to understand, and the value of gun experience to an individual's self esteem and life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Dec 2019 | "Hazing" and Rites of Passage | 00:29:16 | |
Is hazing wrong, or can there be value in having people struggle to gain acceptance. Is this a symptom of the trend against masculinity in the culture at large? David and Tim discuss these issues and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
02 Dec 2019 | Minimalism and Picking your Values | 00:27:33 | |
David and Tim discuss minimalist as an idea and a trend, and the fundamental importance of having a purpose to align your values, including material values Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
05 Dec 2019 | Alberta Healthcare | 00:30:11 | |
David and Tim talk about the "cuts" to Alberta healthcare. While privatization is still far off, at least some more efficient use of services may be beneficial. They also talk about why public healthcare is a huge problem. https://www.facebook.com/hardonliberty/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
12 Dec 2019 | Male Suicide - Myth vs Reality | 00:45:43 | |
Is mental health stigma, lack of safe spaces, and male stoicism to blame for male suicide, or is something else going on with men? Tim opens up about his struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts as a firefighter/paramedic. His story may shed some light on what is going on. If you'd like to have a private conversation with Tim send an email to tim.moen@me.com sign up for his mailing list at timmoen.ca Suicide Prevention Lifeline Canada - 1-800-273-8255 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
16 Dec 2019 | Running for Conservative Leadership | 00:22:21 | |
Andrew Sheer is out as Conservative Leader. Should Tim run in the upcoming leadership race, and what would be his strategy and chances? Do you want to support Tim? Comment below or on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Dec 2019 | Santa and Christmas | 00:23:30 | |
Do you lie to your kids about Santa? Why or why not? What do you think of the Christmas "requirements" to give, and gift giving from lists generally. What principles under-lie Santa? Tim and David get scrooge like for the holidays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
19 Dec 2019 | Principles of Theft and Fraud | 00:29:36 | |
Tim and David discuss various types of micro-theft and micro-fraud. Should you torrent, use Starbucks Wifi, return used things to Wal-Mart? What are the principles that define and delimit right from wrong, and do they seem more grey than they used to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
06 Jan 2020 | New Years Resolutions | 00:27:06 | |
Tim and David have graduated from being Hard On Liberty to being experts! In this episode they talk about their personal resolutions for 2020 and the goals for the (new) show moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Jan 2020 | Nonviolent Communication | 00:42:42 | |
After months of being asked, David finally starts reading the book Nonviolent Communication. They talk about its Objective nature, its "spiritual" side, how it compares to other techniques, and whether or not it works at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
16 Jan 2020 | Is Tim Giving Up? | 00:23:03 | |
David asked Tim how he has so much energy, but it leads to an honest conversation about the best way to make the difficult changes to turn a society into a more rational, free place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
13 Jan 2020 | Is the US Going to War with Iran? | 00:36:40 | |
David and Tim discuss the recent escalation between these countries, what if anything Canada can do, and the issue of perpetual engagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
20 Jan 2020 | Suicide | 00:35:51 | |
Crisis services Canada: If you need support, call us now at our toll free number 1.833.456.4566. We are available 24x7x365. You will not incur long distance charges for your call. David recently had a university peer commit suicide, and he discusses with Tim the implications it has on that peers work in the mental health community, his thoughts that altruism is what drove this person to suicide, and the improper tone of "being at peace" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Jan 2020 | Trans Issues and Mental Health Implications | 00:50:42 | |
David shares his experiences struggling with gender, where he currently stands on his own gender identity, and his theory of the mental health implications. He and Tim discuss the personal implications of the Trans ideology, and the arbitrary nature of its theory of gender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
27 Jan 2020 | NVC as a Libertarian Principle | 00:35:26 | |
David asks Tim why Non Violent Communication had such an impact on him, and they discuss how these principles are really in line with Libertarian and Objective principles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
27 Feb 2020 | The Case for (and Against) Radicalism | 00:43:17 | |
Tim Moen recently sent a letter to the members of the Libertarian Party, arguing that the movement needs to unite under the party banner in order to help spread the views, and make more libertarians. David discusses this with Tim, as well as two pieces of criticism received from said members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
30 Jan 2020 | How To Remember Kobe Bryant | 00:25:59 | |
Kobe Bryant and his daughter passed away, and it calls to question how he should be remembered, and how celebrities should be treated generally when they have less than perfect pasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
10 Feb 2020 | What Can People Get Away With | 00:28:04 | |
Following up on their conversation about Kobe Bryant, Tim and David discuss what people can "get away with" or be forgiven for, and whether or not the limits change depending on your view of a person's value Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
03 Feb 2020 | Ezra Levant and Civil Disobedience | 00:27:28 | |
Ezra Levant is being investigated by the government for publishing a book. Is that okay, and what do we think of Ezra and his fight for freedom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
06 Feb 2020 | Coronavirus and Discrimination | 00:16:21 | |
Is it racist to cover your mouth near Chinese and or Asian people? Is discrimination bad? Find out here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
13 Feb 2020 | Indigenous People's and Pipelines | 00:27:38 | |
What is the actual context of the current pipeline protests, and what would a Libertarian stance look like in support of Indigenous People's? Is this a broader issue than a single pipeline? (Yes) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
20 Feb 2020 | What Creates a Fascist? | 00:31:14 | |
Tim and David talk about the defecting of some Libertarians to Fascism and other statist mentalities. Is there a fundamental flaw in the liberty first approach? And is there any value to be gained by talking to people who lost sight of the rational? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
02 Mar 2020 | Personal Drug Use | 00:27:16 | |
Are drugs good or bad? What are the factors one needs to consider when deciding to take a drug or not? Is there something to be said for "body purity"? Or is it good to optimize your life through drug use? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
17 Feb 2020 | Is Valentine's a Waste? | 00:15:14 | |
David and Tim discuss the holiday. Is David right that it is silly and a waste, or is he simply upset about being alone? They briefly touch on other holidays, and emerging trends with pets and coworkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
24 Feb 2020 | Can Anything Be Learned from a Fascist? | 00:36:49 | |
Following up on the last episode, Tim has now had the opportunity to meet with the former Libertarian turned fascist. Was there any knowledge to be gained about the road that individual took, and is there anything to keep an eye out for with respect to other would be fascists? Or is it a lost cause? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
05 Mar 2020 | What is Fascism? | 00:51:49 | |
Tim interviews Manuel Pasquale about the history and definition of fascism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Mar 2020 | The Economics of Coronavirus | 00:21:43 | |
Tim and David respond to a viewer's question about whether the "fragility" of economic reliance on China and India is evidence of the need for some protectionism, perhaps in key industries such as medicine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
12 Mar 2020 | Jordan Peterson | 00:31:47 | |
David and Tim discuss Jordan Peterson, his allure and why some are alarmed by him. Is he really someone worth following, or does he happen to be someone with a following? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
16 Mar 2020 | Morality Series: Virtues | 00:31:56 | |
David and Tim set some time aside from Liberty proper to discuss what leads to one living a good life? What kind of life do you want to live when you have liberty? This episode starts with a broader discussion before they dive into the 7 virtues in Objectivism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
19 Mar 2020 | Virtue 1: Be Rational | 00:38:45 | |
In this episode Tim and David dive into the first of the 7 Objectivist virtues: rationality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Mar 2020 | True Cost of Corona (Self Isolate Yourself!) | 00:36:56 | |
David and Tim talk about the coronavirus, how it is impacting people's lives and whether or not the measures taken by government are acceptable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
30 Mar 2020 | Honesty: Much Tougher Than You Thought | 00:34:55 | |
Tim and David do a deep dive into the virtue of honesty, and how it is much more than simply "not lying." Honesty is about a love for the truth, and working to find it. It also involves refusing to engage in pretenses with yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
02 Apr 2020 | Integrity: Do You Really Have Principles? | 00:50:11 | |
David and Tim continue their discussion of the Objectivist virtues by thoroughly exploring integrity. Once again, this is much more complex and difficult than many people think. It is not only about following the few principles you may have, but a commitment to think in principles and endeavor to create proper ones in all aspects of life. Tim and David explore the concept, and talk at length about how to apply this properly to their lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
26 Mar 2020 | Do We THINK About Coronavirus? | 00:34:41 | |
Tim and David continue their discussions of the Coronavirus, and whether or not they or anyone else is properly thinking about the issue(s) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
06 Apr 2020 | Independence In Difficult Times | 00:55:27 | |
David and Tim continue their discussion of the Objectivist virtues with Independence. What does it mean to think and live independently, do some people "take it too far", and what seems to be the current status of independence in today's cultural climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
09 Apr 2020 | Coronavirus and THE LAW | 00:34:19 | |
Tim and David continue their weakly chewing of the newest on the Coronavirus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
30 Apr 2020 | Male Genital Mutilation | 00:29:14 | |
David and Tim discuss circumcision, and try to understand why it is so widely practiced and accepted, both in Judaism and in the culture generally. They also compare it to the widely disavowed practice of female genital mutilation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
13 Apr 2020 | The Morality of Covid | 00:24:41 | |
Tim and David discuss the lack of morality of government action in wake of the Covid19 pandemic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
16 Apr 2020 | The New Classes: Essential and Non-Essential | 00:23:37 | |
Tim and David discuss the terrible designation of many in our society as "non-essential" and the larger implications of that view of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
20 Apr 2020 | Other Heroes of the Pandemic: Tech Billionaires | 00:28:05 | |
While many people are rightfully thanking front line works, it is important to also remember the many tech companies that have allowed us to function so smoothly during this tough time Article referenced: https://newideal.aynrand.org/unsung-heroes-of-the-pandemic-creators-of-our-digital-age/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
23 Apr 2020 | Will People Push Back (Tim Finally Breaks David) | 00:25:43 | |
This episode, David asks Tim what hope he holds for people pushing back and protesting the government lock downs. Will it be the same across the world, or are some countries different than others? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
27 Apr 2020 | The Shutdown: Not About Protecting Lives | 00:25:22 | |
David and Tim try to peel apart all of the layers of what is actually causing the government shutdown. Hint: it is certainly not your rights, and it's not even your lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
07 May 2020 | Intuitionism, Rationalism, Objectivism and More | 00:40:25 | |
Tim asks David questions to learn whether he is an "intuitionist" or a "rationalist". David contrasts these theories with his knowledge of those identified by Rand, and they dive deep into the theories of how people view the world, and the impacts on the political spectrum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
04 May 2020 | Welcome to the Tribes of Covid | 00:29:09 | |
Tim and David discuss how he and other healthcare workers seem like they have to "tow the party line" and agree with the shutdowns, or otherwise be condemned as man-haters. David and Tim discuss the reasons for this "thinking" in the culture, and other issues around Covid 19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
14 May 2020 | How To Be a Good Parent - And the Importance of Philosophy | 00:31:19 | |
David and Tim discuss parenting, and how it is not intrinsic. Just having been a parent does not mean you know what you are doing, nor that you did a good job. Tim and David dive deep into why so many people have a very hard time admitting parenting has objective principles with respect to what is good, and how this stands at as an essential example of the flaw in an anti-philosophical mentality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
21 May 2020 | One Hundred! What's Next? | 00:26:22 | |
Tim and David celebrate 100 episodes of The Liberty Experts. Have you enjoyed the ride? They discuss a bit of where they have come from, and where they plan to get to moving forward. Let us know your thoughts in the comments on how to improve the show moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
08 May 2020 | The Gun Ban | 00:35:48 | |
David and Tim discuss the recent ban on guns in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
11 May 2020 | Justice: Rationality in the Judgement of Other Men | 00:36:25 | |
David and Tim continue their conversation of the Objectivist virtues. They discuss justice, and the importance of standing up for your principles, in addition to treating people as volitional ends in themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
25 May 2020 | How Do We Hold Government Accountable? | 00:28:59 | |
In response to a user submitted question, Tim and David have a discussion touching on the nature of government, the second amendment, and how the way to change the culture is to change yourself. Stick through until the end for an important point on personal freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. |