It's time for our weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. If you're looking for rational analysis of the world around us and thoughtful solutions, Eric is the man. Whoever coined the term "medical industrial complex" seems to have hit the nail on the head. Paul Rosenberg has an excellent take on the weaponization of medicine. What has…

Being prepared for the unexpected means having some cash on hand, just in case. Clark Barnes tackles the question of how much emergency cash you should keep at home. Mothers Day may have been yesterday but it's impossible to overstate the crucial role moms play 24/7. J.B. Shurk reminds us that mothers make patriots. The central planners are getting…

Our personal autonomy is rapidly disappearing as our basic necessities and taxes take every dime we earn. Jacob Hornberger calls for a return to the principles of economic liberty. The perversion of language is a key component of tyranny. Case in point, states which have prohibited DEI are seeing its proponents simply creating new acronyms for inst…

For all the lofty talk about "our democracy" few people seem to understand that it's simply a fancy name for mob rule. Fred Reed vivisects the ignorance upon which democracy thrives. You'd be hard-pressed to find more racially-obsessed people than the so-called "anti-racists." Wanjiru Njoya describes why this nasty variant of collectivism is so ave…

It's my weekly visit with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. We talk about the downside of touchscreens, the economics of clinging to a clunker and the joy of keeping barnyard fowl. One place that many of us are really feeling higher prices is in our car insurance. Josh Judd is The Insurance Ninja and he has a great take on what's happening. Artic…

I'm happy to see that Kent McManigal is still around and kicking. He's had some serious medical challenges of late. His latest column warns, don't let others' weakness control you. Students of American history are well aware of the influence that Judeo-Christian values had on this nation during its formative years. Paul Rosenberg spells out what th…

Mike Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center and Money Metals Exchange joins me to talk about what's happening to our monetary system. Mike is always good for a principled take on what's at stake. Paul Rosenberg has many years worth of thought-provoking essays. Here is one of his finest. He perfectly describes the war against will and how we are p…

One of the toughest questions we'll ever be asked is: "And who are you?" J.B. Shurk says its' essential that we become the kind of person who can answer that question with confidence. Our habits will determine who we will become. Aletheia Hitz shares some sound advice on creating habits in an age of distraction. Ready or not, we're all soon going t…

I'm joined by Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos for our weekly chat. The world always seems to make a bit more sense after a visit with Eric. Watching an empire fall from grace is a rare historical event. Yet here we are. Jeff Thomas has a marvelous breakdown of how it happens and why it's happening to the U.S. empire today. The authoritarian ques…

One of the biggest curiosities of our time is that so many people trust coercion over voluntary choice. Doug McCullough lays out why markets are better than mob rule. It's an interesting thought exercise to consider what would your younger self might say if they were to meet you today. What would you tell them? Jon Miltimore shares 6 financial tips…

As Summer of Rage 2.0 is rolled out to further destabilize our society, there's an important truth we must not forget. Barry Brownstein shares Viktor Frankl's thoughts on why there is no collective guilt. The thought of another world war is daunting to anyone with a conscience. Rebekah Bills has a thoughtful take on how she's preparing her children…

Have you ever tracked the amount of time you spend complaining about one thing or another? Barry Brownstein offers some excellent observations about how complaining makes us miserable. It appears that the Gaza Floyd riots are here, right on cue to usher in the election season. James Mullin has a simple but relevant question that no one seems to ask…

Visualizing a trillion dollars isn't easy. And most of us would rather not think about how that amount is being added to the national debt every 100 days. Jeff Thomas breaks down the problem of "Give me liberty or give me debt." The dangers of unsound money are becoming more apparent by the day. Mike Maharrey describes how the founding fathers pred…

It's my weekly conversation with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. I'm not saying we have all the answers but after listening to this, your teeth will be pearly white and your breath will be minty fresh. If you want to hear one of the best interviews ever, find the time to listen to all 3 hours of Joe Rogan's interview with Tucker Carlson from la…

The recent drama at NPR is one of the best illustrations of how hard some people are working to keep us from the truth. Steve Hall wonders if National Public Radio is an outlier. The difference between societies that prosper and those that languish is determined by whether they are a culture of creation or one of consumption. Cadence McManimon has …

If you want to know peace of mind in volatile times, food storage is a must. Brandon Smith explains how food is now an investment and inflation isn't going away anytime soon. The silver lining of the past four years is that a large number of people have finally seen the state's mask of benevolence slip. Paul Rosenberg reminds us that 2020 was the y…

The thought of $7/gallon gasoline is not a pleasant one. Take a look at Michael Snyder's analysis on why this may be a reality sooner than later and plan accordingly. There's something very satisfying about having a hand in producing the food that you eat. George Ford Smith says, savor the tast of independence, grow your own! The "divide and conque…

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me for another thoughtful conversation about current events. Need proof that the political class is not looking out for your interests? Last week's FISA renewal vote in Congress is strong evidence. Ron Paul explains how FISA exchanges real liberty for phantom security. Few things strike more fear into the he…

If you've had or are having an off day, here's a message you need to hear. Barry Brownstein beautifully describes how making meaning is the antidote to troubled feelings. It's common to hear of the traditional wife (tradwife) portrayed as a submissive slave. Molly Slag begs to differ and says the happy tradwife is an essential, civilizing influence…

Today is the 10th anniversary of the standoff at Bundy Ranch. It was likely the most significant act of American armed civil disobedience in 160 years. And no one at the time could have predicted how it would end up. I don't expect everyone to agree with my conclusions but I'm weighing in on the matter from a position of mild authority as an eye wi…

Every official narrative that we encounter in our daily lives has an economic or political motive behind it. J.B. Shurk has some great advice on popular nullification of the state's propaganda. Every so often, a story comes up which perfectly illustrates how far off the rails our systems of governance have gone. If you thought you live in the land …

This isn't just a red pill, it's an 800mg horse pill sized reminder of what is required to be free. Gary Barnett reminds us, if any out there want freedom, you will have to take it. Keeping in mind that it's an election year, politicians will be making many promises they don't intend to keep. Jacob Hornberger lays out the difference between serfdom…

It's my weekly chat with Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos. Among other things, we discuss the future of transportation and how to navigate our dystopian society. The concept of sound money has never been more important than today. J.P. Cortez has some excellent questions for Idaho's governor who just vetoed legislation that would have allowed the…

Hating on your boss may seem cliché but most of us can relate to it (even if we're self-employed). Jon Miltimore shares the psychological explanation for why incompetent people cannot recognize their incompetence. The more that establishment politicians insist that our elections are above reproach, the more my skepticism grows. Sasha Stone has a gr…

Eric Peters from Eric Peters Autos joins me to analyze the events of the past week and to discuss the way forward for those of us working to break free of the Matrix. Is there a connection between our politics and our happiness? Walker Larson breaks down a fascinating study by The Scandinavian Journal of Psychology Sponsors: Life Saving Food Fifty …