The Brian Nichols Show

BONUS- “Brian Nichols on Capitalism and Democratic Socialism” on Freedom Strips: Episode 11

Apr 19 • 55 min

Hey folks! Another fun "BONUS" episode in store for you this week! This episode features my appearance on Keaton Tucker's "Freedom Strips", where I explained the growing popularity of socialism in the United States, and what is causing views of Capitalism…

63: The Separation of School and State with Mathbot.com

Apr 12 • 36 min

Not gonna lie… I hated math when growing up. It was always the least favorite class that I took during school. And truth be told, I'm sure there are hundreds, if not thousands of you out there who felt the exact same way. JW Weatherman noticed that as…

62: The Persecution of Schaeffer Cox

Apr 5 • 33 min

Hey folks! Thanks for joining me again today on The Brian Nichols Show! Today's episode is an important one, as I am joined by Angela Clemons and Jordan Page to discuss The Persecution of Schaeffer Cox. Schaeffer Cox, a well known 2nd Amendment lobbyist…

61: Defending the Second Amendment- Atlas Arms and the Dagny Dagger with Austin Jones

Mar 29 • 38 min

Welcome back to The Brian Nichols Show! I hope you all enjoyed last week's episode with Nick Gillespie. If you're new to The Brian Nichols Show, be sure to check out last week's episode along with the other 60+ episodes available for your listening…

60: Bridging the Gap with Nick Gillespie

Mar 22 • 44 min

Another week, another phenomenal interview. This week's guest should need no introduction, but dammit, I'm going to introduce him anyways, because he's just that awesome. This week, I am joined by the former editor in chief and current editor at large…

59: Libertarian Solutions to State Problems- with Kevin Warmhold

Mar 15 • 33 min

Howdy! Welcome back to The Brian Nichols Show! And for you newbies… Welcome to our happy little family of liberty-loving folk! Today I'm joined by Kevin Warmhold! Kevin is the Communications Director for the Nassau County Libertarian Party in New York…

58: The Doctor is In- with Dr. Mary Ruwart

Mar 8 • 38 min

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, too bad, because we have the doctor in the house, as this week I am joined by Dr. Mary Ruwart! Dr. Ruwart honestly should need no introduction, but for those of you who are unfamiliar in Dr. Ruwart's work, Dr.…

57: Ask a Democratic Socialist with Keith Rubino

Mar 1 • 74 min

Boy oh boy are you in store for a fiery (yet fun) conversation. Today I am joined by friend of the show (and former New York State Assembly Candidate) Keith Rubino! Now, I'm sure most of you will remember when Keith joined us last year to discuss his…

BONUS- “Brian Nichols on Politics and Podcasting” on MilLiberty: Episode 113

Feb 22 • 70 min

Hey folks! Time for another bonus episode! Unfortunately, I too was taken down by the flu this month, putting me out of commission for the week. But have no fear, you're still in store for a fun-filled episode! This week's show is my appearance on our…

56: The Tragedy in Venezuela- with Hillary Andaluz Aguilar

Feb 15 • 44 min

Last week, we were joined by Lily Tang Williams, as she discussed her growing up under Mao's Communist China years and years ago… Today, we are joined by Hillary Andaluz Aguilar, who grew up in Venezuela through both the Socialist Chavez and Maduro…

55: #SocialismKills! with Lily Tang Williams

Feb 8 • 47 min

We all have "that" friend… "Like, OMG democratic socialism is the only way we can save America #CRAPitalism". And in response, have you ever thought, "Man, if only I had a podcast I could share with [INSERT COMMIE FRIEND NAME HERE] where the host…

Patreon Bonus Episode: Traffic Tuesdays- Bill Weld Leaves the LP for the GOP

Feb 5 • 13 min

This is the first of Patreon-only shows: Traffic Tuesdays! For the first episode of Traffic Tuesdays, I'm driving home from the gym and discussing Bill Weld leaving the Libertarian Party to join the Republican Party, libertarian purity tests, and more! If…

BONUS- Brian Nichols on the New Congress and the Presidential Field in 2020 from The Wrighters Block

Feb 1 • 61 min

This episode originally aired on The Muddied Waters of Freedom's podcast, "The Wrighters Block" "Brian Nichols from the Brian Nichols Show and the Libertarian Republic joins Matt to talk about the new Congress and the Presidential field in 2020." Matt…

54: The Launch Pad Media with Johnny Rocket

Jan 25 • 44 min

I hope you all are strapped in, 'cause we're about to Blast Off with Johnny Rocket! Yes, you read that right! Today I'm joined by Johnny "Rocket" Adams from The Launch Pad Media! Johnny is one of the most familiar voices within the greater libertarian…

53: From Incarceration to Reintegration: The Reintegration Project with Caleb Franz

Jan 18 • 52 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we are joined by a friend of the show, Caleb Franz! Caleb appeared on The Brian Nichols Show back in the Summer of 2018 to discuss his new venture, The MiLiberty Initiative. The MiLiberty Initiative's first…

52: 2020 Libertarian Presidential Candidate Kim Ruff

Jan 11 • 49 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by 2020 Libertarian Presidential candidate, Kim Ruff! And what and episode it was! Listen as Kim gives her perspective as to what went wrong for Libertarians in 2016 (and how they can do better in…

51: The Ridiculousness of Identity Politics with Brad Polumbo

Jan 4 • 28 min

Welcome back, ya beautiful people! I hope you had a fun and relaxing holiday break with you family and friends as we wrapped up 2018. But alas, here we are, kicking off 2019 the right way… with yet another phenomenal guest on The Brian Nichols Show! To…

BONUS- The Weekly Standard is Dead So Who is Next on The Remso Martinez Experience

Dec 31, 2018 • 55 min

This special BONUS EPISODE of The Brian Nichols Show concludes the 2018 season! Listen as I joined friend of the show, Remso Martinez, on his program- The Resmo Martinez Experience. (Found originally from…

50: The Green New Deal, Climate Change, and Skeptics Stance with Max Gulker

Dec 21, 2018 • 47 min

Wow! What a year! This will be the final episode of The Brian Nichols Show for 2018! But don't you worry, I have a special episode in store for you next week from my appearance on a different podcast… a podcast hosted by a dear friend of The Brian Nichols…

49: Stop Making Fun of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Fourth Branch of Government with John Chang

Dec 14, 2018 • 48 min

Today I am joined by a familiar voice of The Brian Nichols Show, John Chang from Otters Talking Politics! You likely recognize John's voice from the intro of The Brian Nichols Show, but John also hosts a phenomenal libertarian podcast called Otters…

48: Winning Converts, Not Arguments with Marc Clair

Dec 7, 2018 • 37 min

Ya'll ready to ROAR? I certainly hope so, because this week I am joined by the one and only Marc Clair from Lions of Liberty! For those of you involved in the greater liberty movement, Marc is a familiar voice. Marc is the "Editor-in-Chief" of Lions of…

47: Libertarians in the Armed Services and Ignorance in Politics with Michael Autery

Nov 30, 2018 • 42 min

Alrighty, folks… we're back to our normal scheduling post-Thanksgiving! I hope you all enjoyed our Throwback/Flashback episodes during the break. My first guest after the break is Michael Autery! Michael is a Lieutenant in the United States Naval officer…

Flashback Friday: A Discussion on Trumpism with Mediaite’s John Ziegler

Nov 23, 2018 • 34 min

On today’s special "Flashback Friday" episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we swing back to the summer of 2017, back when I hosted the "Around the Republic Podcast" on Austin Petersen's "The Libertarian Republic" network. During the summer of 2017, I had an…

Throwback Thursday: A Conversation with Young Americans for Liberty’s Cliff Maloney Jr.

Nov 15, 2018 • 36 min

On today's #TBT episode, we swing back to the summer of 2017, back when I hosted the "Around the Republic Podcast" on Austin Petersen's "The Libertarian Republic" network. During the summer of 2017, I had an interview series that was essentially the…

46: Midterm Election Results and Ending the Duopoly with The Red-Headed Libertarian

Nov 9, 2018 • 40 min

In one of the highest turnouts for the midterm elections since 1966, both the GOP and the Democratic Parties "won" in some way, shape, or form. However, the Libertarian Party, despite optimistic hopes lead by candidates like Gary Johnson and Larry Sharpe,…

45: Occupational Licensing with Shoshana Weissmann

Nov 2, 2018 • 46 min

Today I am joined by Shoshana Weissmann! Shoshana is the digital media manager with the R Street Institute, where she manages the institute’s social media and email marketing, in addition to contributing graphics and video skills. She is also a policy…

44: Term Limits and Why They Matter with Austin Sekel

Oct 30, 2018 • 36 min

Today I am joined by Austin Sekel! Austin is the Grassroots Director for U.S. Term Limits, which is a non-partisan, non-profit organization educating and advocating for term limits at all levels of government. Austin formally served as US Term Limits’…

43: America’s Future Foundation, the Opioid Epidemic, and Free Market Solutions for Healthcare with Chloe Anagnos

Oct 26, 2018 • 45 min

Today I am joined by a familiar face (or voice, rather) or the We Are Libertarians Network- Chloe Anagnos! Chloe is a writer and digital marketer and has been a contributor for the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) since 2017. Her work has…

42: Making Liberty Relatable with Matt Kibbe

Oct 23, 2018 • 39 min

Liberty Memes, Censorship, and Elections, Oh My! On today's episode, I'm joined by Matt Kibbe! Kibbe is the President and Chief Community Organizer at Free the People, an educational organization turning the next generation on to the values of liberty. He…

41: Recapping the Past Few Months of TBNS and Moving Forward

Oct 19, 2018 • 19 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm riding solo once again! I thought today's episode would be a great opportunity to do a quick recap of the episodes we've had over the past few months and to look ahead as to what's coming up here at The…

40: Marketing Liberty with Nicholas Veser

Oct 12, 2018 • 37 min

On today's episode, I'm joined by Nicholas Veser! Veser is best known for his role at Being Libertarian, doing his “Daily Headline” videos (among others), but has well over a decade experience in media production. Today, Nick joins me to discuss how we…

39: Irreconcilable Politics: Our Rights Under a Just Government with Michael T. Hutchins

Oct 5, 2018 • 29 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by Michael T. Hutchins, author of Irreconcilable Politics: Our Rights Under a Just Government. Michael was trained as an economist and has over thirty years of experience in finance. Much of his…

38: Republican Party NYS Assembly Candidate Mark Walczyk

Sep 28, 2018 • 41 min

On today's episode, I'm joined the Republican candidate for the New York State 116th Assembly District, Mark Walczyk! Mark attended the University of Albany, Graduating in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and double minors in Political Science and…

37: Censorship Online Can Happen to You with Remso Martinez

Sep 21, 2018 • 32 min

Today, I am joined yet again by Remso Martinez! He I the author of "Stay Away From The Libertarians!" and is best known for his podcast, the "Remso Republic". Censorship and deplatforming of conservatives and libertarians once sounded like a conspiracy…

36: Economics and Liberty with Steve Horwitz

Sep 14, 2018 • 42 min

Today, I am joined by Steve Horwitz! Steve is the Distinguished Professor of Free Enterprise in the Department of Economics at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Listen as Steve and I discuss a number of economic topics, starting with an in-depth…

35: Democratic Party NYS Assembly Candidate Keith Rubino

Sep 12, 2018 • 53 min

Today, I am joined by Keith Rubino! Keith is the Democratic Party candidate for the 118th Assembly District in Northern New York. He has a degree in communications from SUNY Oswego and he's been employed by A.R.C. Herkimer, Upstate Cerebral Palsy, and…

34: The Free State Project and LBRY with Jeremy Kauffman

Sep 7, 2018 • 42 min

Today, I am joined by Jeremy Kauffman! Jeremy is the founder and CEO of LBRY.io and recently joined the Board of Directors of The Free State Project. Listen as we start off our discussion by focusing on LBRY.io. LBRY.io is Jeremy’s New Hampshire-based…

33: Rand Paul Endorses Gary Johnson, Trump Foreign Policy, and the Kurdish Independence Movement with Elias Atienza

Aug 31, 2018 • 37 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by Elias Atienza. Elias is a fourth year history major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, who is an opinion writer for his school newspaper Mustang News. He interned at the Daily Caller News Foundation…

32: Republican Liberty Caucus Executive Director Alexander Snitker

Aug 24, 2018 • 42 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by the Executive Director of the Republican Liberty Caucus, Alexander Snitker! Libertarian Party versus the Republican Liberty Caucus… no, it's not a binary decision, but listen as Alex and I…

BONUS: RedState.com’s “The Right Side”- Libertarian in a Binary World with Brian Nichols

Aug 21, 2018 • 47 min

This episode first appeared on RedState.com's "The Right Side" podcast with Andrea Ruth and Kimberly Ross (http://www.therightside.us/episode-7-libertarian-in-a-binary-world-with-brian-nichols/) This week Brian Nichols of The Brian Nichols Show joins…

31: What on Earth is the LNC Doing? with LNC Vice Chair Alex Merced

Aug 17, 2018 • 47 min

On today’s Episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I’m joined by the Vice Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, Alex Merced! God bless Alex for coming on my show after the past few days of controversy coming from LP National. Listen as Alex and I have a…

30: 71 Republic & New Media with Matt Geiger

Aug 16, 2018 • 30 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by founder and CEO of the 71 Republic, Matt Geiger! 71 Republic is one of the fastest-growing independent political news organizations in the country. Launched in June of 2017, 71 Republic features…

29: Collectivism in America with Jeffrey A Tucker

Aug 10, 2018 • 50 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by the Editorial Director at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), Jeffrey A. Tucker! This thought provoking episode covers all the bases, as we discuss the rise of collectivism from…

28: Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty with Hannah Cox

Aug 7, 2018 • 35 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by the National Manager of Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty, Hannah Cox! Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty (CCATDP) is a nationwide group of conservatives questioning…

27: Caleb Franz & MilLiberty

Aug 3, 2018 • 43 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I am joined by the host of MilLiberty and founder and executive director of The MilLiberty Initiative, Caleb Franz! Listen in for a fun-filled episode discussing his show, his new liberty-based non-profit, and…

26: US Congressional Candidate Charles Hargrove

Jul 27, 2018 • 52 min

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Libertarian Congressional Candidate Charles Hargrove, who is running for the 11th congressional district in New York. Listen as we discuss his candidacy, his experience as a radio communications…

25: Michael Johns

Jul 20, 2018 • 46 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by conservative commentator, policy analyst and writer at the Heritage Foundation, former speechwriter for President George H. W. Bush, and National Tea Party movement co-founder and leader, Michael…

A Movement for Liberty with Brian Nichols- from “Bills” with Luke Scorziell

Jul 13, 2018 • 94 min

This interview first appeared on "Bills" with Luke Scorziell found at https://theedgeofideas.com/2018/07/11/ep-39-movement-brian-nichols-libertarian/ 2016 changed how the world viewed politics. This change gave prominence to the libertarian,…

24: Interview with NYS Assembly Candidate Philip Paige

Jun 29, 2018 • 39 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by former St. Lawrence County Deputy County Administrator and current candidate for the 188th Assembly District in New York State- Philip Paige! Listen as we discuss Philip's experience across the…

23: “The Libertarian-in-Chief”, Todd Hagopian

Jun 26, 2018 • 34 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show (BONUS EPISODE!), I am joined by the "Libertarian-in-Chief", Todd Hagopian! Todd is a libertarian activist, successful businessman, and has made it his goal to end the liberal fiscal policies of both major…

22: The Farm Bill, Charles Krauthammer, and Respect

Jun 24, 2018 • 39 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm riding solo! Listen as I discuss the farm bill and explain why subsidies are bad. Then, listen as I discuss the passing of Charles Krauthammer and the importance of us treating others, despite political…

21: How To Grow the Liberty Movement - with Shane Hazel

Jun 15, 2018 • 49 min

On today's episode, I am joined by United States Marine Corps Veteran and former Georgian 7th Congressional District candidate Shane Hazel. Shane, a libertarian-Republican, and I discuss how those within the liberty movement can make real headway in…

20: Stay Away From The Libertarians! with Remso Martinez

Jun 8, 2018 • 43 min

On today's episode, I'm joined by the author of "Stay Away From The Libertarians!", Remso Martinez. Martinez is best known for his podcast, the "Remso Republic", and today we discuss his book, "Stay Away From The Libertarians!". Together, we discuss some…

Brian Nichols on the Otters Talking Politics Podcast

Jun 1, 2018 • 55 min

This episode can originally be found over at Otters Talking Politics: https://politicalotters.libsyn.com/ep-46-interview-with-the-brian-nicholas-show "In a Special Episode John is joined by Brian Nichols of the Brian Nichols Show, a libertarian leaning…

BONUS Episode: Brian Nichols on The Jordan A Brown Show

May 29, 2018 • 56 min

This episode can originally found at The Jordan A. Brown Show (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jordan-brown/the-egora-with-jordan-a-brown/e/54295460) Follow Jordan on Twitter @thejabrown Interested in a "Don't Hurt People, Don't Take People's Stuff"…

19: The Triggered Millennials

May 25, 2018 • 39 min

On today's episode, I'm joined by the "The Triggered Millennials"; an organization of Millennials who have grown up and have grown tired of suffering the constant attempts to deny a fundamental human right of protection to U.S. citizens: the Second…

18: Interview with Adam Kokesh

May 18, 2018 • 47 min

On this week's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by libertarian activist and 2020 LP Presidential hopeful, Adam Kokesh. Adam digs into his political and philosophical views as well as covers his ability to reach out to potential voters on a…

17: Net Neutrality and What You Need to Know

May 11, 2018 • 40 min

On this week's episode, I'm running solo! With the topic of Net Neutrality back in the news due to the FCC announcing that Net Neutrality rules will expire in June, I thought it best to dig into the topic of net neutrality and explain the ins and outs of…

16: Interview with Texas Congressional Candidate Jacob Leddy

May 4, 2018 • 34 min

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by Libertarian Congressional Candidate Jacob Leddy, who is running for the 12th congressional district in Texas. Leddy, who originally hails from Indiana, is seeking to unseat current Republican…

Guesting on We Are Libertarians: Identity Politics and Starbucks, Syrian Strikes, Taxes

Apr 25, 2018 • 126 min

Brian was out Friday, so enjoy his guest appearance on We Are Libertarians. Chris Spangle and Brian Nichols discuss the ethics of Sean Hannity, ask if Starbucks is systemically racist, what will be the effect of the bombing in Syria, and we discover where…

15: Interview with Jason Stapleton

Apr 13, 2018 • 34 min

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by libertarian Jason Stapleton of the Jason Stapleton Program. I ask Jason what lessons the Libertarian Party can learn as it pertains to marketing an pubic relations, how individuals can reach out and…

14: Common Gun Control Myths with Stephen Gutowski

Apr 6, 2018 • 58 min

On this weeks episode of The Brian Nichols Show, I'm joined by the Washington Free Beacon's Stephen Gutowski to discuss common gun control arguments presented by the left. We dig into Stephen's excellent Google Doc covering common gun issues, as well as…

13: Interview with Larry Sharpe

Mar 30, 2018 • 45 min

Listen as Brian is joined by current New York State gubernatorial candidate Larry Sharpe. Questions from the audience are answered by Sharpe, ranging from gun control, education, environmental regulations, and more!Support The Brian Nichols Show

12: Interview with Kimberly Ross

Mar 23, 2018 • 59 min

This week on The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined by RedState.com senior contributor, Kimberly Ross. Kimberly, a conservative with "libertarian curious" ideals, joins Brian to discuss where her conservative beliefs mesh with libertarianism. Kimberly, a…

11: Interview with William F. Buckley O’Reilly

Mar 16, 2018 • 58 min

This week on The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined by the nephew of famed conservative author William F. Buckley, Jr and former United States Senator James L. Buckley and current Chairman pro tem of The Federalist Party of America, William "Bill" F.…

10: Interview with Austin Petersen

Mar 9, 2018 • 34 min

Listen as Brian is joined by current United States Senatorial Candidate Austin Petersen. Questions from the audience are answered by Petersen, ranging from gun control, immigration, abortion, and more!Support The Brian Nichols Show

9: David Hogg, Carry A. Nation, Gun Control, and Prohibition

Mar 5, 2018 • 60 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian digs into the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, including the push from those survivors push for gun control. In this episode, Brian breaks down the eerily similar parallels that exist between the…

8: Interview with LNC Chair Candidate Alicia Dearn

Feb 23, 2018 • 36 min

On today's episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined by current San Diego Libertarian Party Chair and candidate for the national Libertarian Party Chair, Alicia Dearn. Brian and Alicia discuss the goals for the LP if elected chair, including how…

7: Enacting Libertarian Policy with Dean Clancy

Feb 19, 2018 • 53 min

On this special episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is joined with former White House/Congressional policy adviser and former FreedomWorks Vice President, Dean Clancy! Brian and Dean dig into the the latest budget deals, the Libertarian Party and…

6: The Parkland Florida Shooting, Gun Control, Mental Health, and Masculinity

Feb 16, 2018 • 79 min

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Brian is once again joined by Paul Riley. This week, Brian goes over the details of the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida and then leads to a lively, important, and engaging discussion with Paul regarding gun…

5: Military Parades, Books, and Tide Pods

Feb 9, 2018 • 32 min

On this episode, host Brian Nichols digs into three stories from the week, ranging from Duluth, MN schools taking "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" out of school curriculum, to the infamous "Tide Pod Challenge" and NY…

4: Are Ben Shapiro and Dr. Jordan Peterson Intellectuals?

Feb 2, 2018 • 58 min

On this episode of The Brian Nichols Show, Nichols is joined by John-Pierre Maeli and Brendan Noble to discuss intellectualism in politics, with a specific look at Ben Shapiro and Doctor Jordan Peterson. Is our modern political discourse void of…

3: Climate Change

Jan 26, 2018 • 73 min

Brian Nichols is joined by Derek LaBarron and Paul Riley to have a constructive conversation about man-made climate change. Derek and Paul team up as man-made climate change believers to try and convince Brian that man is playing a crucial role in climate…

2: Arvin Vohra, The Libertarian Party, & Echo Chamber

Jan 19, 2018 • 30 min

Brian Nichols focuses on the latest controversy with Libertarian Party Vice Chair, Arvin Vohra, who is under fire in recent weeks for his statements appearing to promote pedophilia. Vohra has also faced backlash recently due to his comparing of veterans…

1: Introducing the Brian Nichols Show

Jan 12, 2018 • 29 min

Host Brian Nichols introduces The Brian Nichols Show, outlines the goals for the show, and covers FISA after Thursday's FISA 702 vote. The Brian Nichols Show is for libertarians, conservatives, Republicans, moderates, independents, and even those on the…

Interview: SooperMexican

Dec 31, 2017 • 31 min

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Interview: John Ziegler of Mediaite

Dec 31, 2017 • 32 min

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Interview: Cliff Maloney of Young Americans for Liberty

Dec 31, 2017 • 33 min

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