Join Point Counterpoint Parenting for its inaugural episode! Hosts Mary McCarthy and Andrew Langer introduce themselves, and tackle the all-too-common problem of sibling rivalry!
Welcome to Liberty Line Radio, the home of the Institute for Liberty's Podcast! Hosted by IFL President Andrew Langer, the Liberty Line brings you timely guests, news and commentary, and an entertaining approach to politics and policy. With nearly two decades of political experience, as a DC policy leader and a Tea Party Activist, the Liberty Line offers something entirely new on the web.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Liberty Line 6/24/11 Apollo 17's Harrison Schmitt
We go back into space on the 1st Friday of Summer 2011 as Apollo 17 astronaut (and former Senator from New Mexico) Dr. Harrison Schmitt, joins us on the Liberty Line.
Dr. Schmitt was the last man to step on the moon as the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 17, and was the only geologist to visit the moon, as well as the only Apollo astronaut to have not served in the military.
We talk about his career leading up to the final moon mission, the state of NASA and space exploration today, private space flight, and his work on other public policy issues, including his board membership at the Heartland Institute!
Dr. Schmitt was the last man to step on the moon as the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 17, and was the only geologist to visit the moon, as well as the only Apollo astronaut to have not served in the military.
We talk about his career leading up to the final moon mission, the state of NASA and space exploration today, private space flight, and his work on other public policy issues, including his board membership at the Heartland Institute!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Liberty Line 6/20/11 Linnekin & Amoruso
It's Dichotomy Monday as we talk both good food on the go and dieting.
First up is Baylen Linnekin, an activist for food entrepreneurs in DC. We talk about the red tape facing food truck vendors and those who want to start such a biz. We also get Baylen's thoughts on new trucks on the scene.
Then we've got the CEO of Reveal MedSpa, Paul Amoruso - the conceiver of the revolutionary WeightNot weight-loss program, who's coming on to talk about the program itself, and medical entrepreneurship!
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First up is Baylen Linnekin, an activist for food entrepreneurs in DC. We talk about the red tape facing food truck vendors and those who want to start such a biz. We also get Baylen's thoughts on new trucks on the scene.
Then we've got the CEO of Reveal MedSpa, Paul Amoruso - the conceiver of the revolutionary WeightNot weight-loss program, who's coming on to talk about the program itself, and medical entrepreneurship!
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Liberty Line 6/17/11 Toll Meeting Recap and Dan Bongino
Shortened Liberty Line today as we talk about the meeting after meeting after meeting this week, especially the meeting on the proposed toll hike on Wednesday night, where more than a thousand people showed up!
But most importantly, we sit down for a conversation with Daniel Bongino, candidate for the US Senate from Maryland. We learn why he's running, what issues are important to him, and what he plans to do should he win in November 2012.
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But most importantly, we sit down for a conversation with Daniel Bongino, candidate for the US Senate from Maryland. We learn why he's running, what issues are important to him, and what he plans to do should he win in November 2012.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Liberty Line 6/15/11 Terry Kalley and Kathryn Lopez
We're wide-awake on this Wednesday's Liberty Line, as we've got two eye-opening guests.
First up is Terry Kalley from FAMED.org, an organization working to ensure access to effective medicines. Terry's wife is suffering from breast cancer, and the FDA has decided to pull the drug that's working for her from breast cancer treatments nationwide. If you're concerned about rationing or government panels deciding who gets care and who doesn't, you'll want to listen in!
Then we've got our good friend Kathryn Jean Lopez from the National Review joining us. K-Lo recaps the Monday night GOP Candidate's debate, and we talk who won, who lost, and whether there's a contender for the #1 and #2 slots on the ticket...
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First up is Terry Kalley from FAMED.org, an organization working to ensure access to effective medicines. Terry's wife is suffering from breast cancer, and the FDA has decided to pull the drug that's working for her from breast cancer treatments nationwide. If you're concerned about rationing or government panels deciding who gets care and who doesn't, you'll want to listen in!
Then we've got our good friend Kathryn Jean Lopez from the National Review joining us. K-Lo recaps the Monday night GOP Candidate's debate, and we talk who won, who lost, and whether there's a contender for the #1 and #2 slots on the ticket...
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Liberty Line 6/13/11 Cap'n Buddy & Leon Kass
The Liberty Line comes out swinging on Monday! First up is Capt. Buddy Guindon from Katie's Seafood in Galveston, TX. Buddy's a snapper boat captain, and he's on talking about using property rights to conserve and improve fisheries - a system known as "catch shares".
Then Dr. Leon Kass from the American Enterprise Institute joins us. He, his wife, and Diana Schaub have written a new book, "What So Proudly We Hail: The American Soul in Story, Speech and Song." We talk about the book and American exceptionalism!
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Then Dr. Leon Kass from the American Enterprise Institute joins us. He, his wife, and Diana Schaub have written a new book, "What So Proudly We Hail: The American Soul in Story, Speech and Song." We talk about the book and American exceptionalism!
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Liberty Line 6/10/11 CEI Dinner & Ron Miller
Fun-filled-Friday, and we recap this week's events.
First off, we talk about the CEI dinner. Great speech by Daniel Hannan, and a moving tribute to RJ Smith.
Then we talk to Regular Folks United's Ron Miller. Ron's an old friend from Maryland, and we talk about RFU and Ron's recent piece on Race!
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First off, we talk about the CEI dinner. Great speech by Daniel Hannan, and a moving tribute to RJ Smith.
Then we talk to Regular Folks United's Ron Miller. Ron's an old friend from Maryland, and we talk about RFU and Ron's recent piece on Race!
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Liberty Line 6/8/11 Nick Gillespie and the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
It's the interview everyone has been waiting for! Nick Gillespie, from Reason Magazine, Reason.com and ReasonTV comes on the Liberty Line! Andrew's called Nick one of the finest satirists of the modern age, and the two of them talk about politics and policy, popular culture (including Nick's recent piece on X-Men: First Class), and about Nick's new book (written with Reason's Matt Welch), "The Declaration of Independents".
Andrew also makes that announcement about the new venture he's been promising!
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Andrew also makes that announcement about the new venture he's been promising!
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Liberty Line June 6, 2011 Dr. Tamzin Rosenwasser and Amanda Carey!
We're back on a regular schedule, and we kick off this week with two smashing guests!
First up is Dr. Tamzin Rosenwasser, past president of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, who comes on to talk about price transparency and the role of the free-market in medical care... and why what we call "health care reform" really isn't!
Then, the Daily Caller's Amanda Carey comes on to talk about her new beat: the 2012 presidential cycle. We talk candidates, potential candidates, and who's really in the lead!
First up is Dr. Tamzin Rosenwasser, past president of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons, who comes on to talk about price transparency and the role of the free-market in medical care... and why what we call "health care reform" really isn't!
Then, the Daily Caller's Amanda Carey comes on to talk about her new beat: the 2012 presidential cycle. We talk candidates, potential candidates, and who's really in the lead!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
We're back for a fun-filled Friday edition of the Liberty Line!
Andrew briefly recaps Memorial Day weekend and week - and then talks
about the 10th Amendment, reading and commenting on his essay for
Constituting America.
Then Wayne Crews from the Competitive Enterprise Institute comes on to
talk about 10,000 Commandments, his annual snapshot of the regulatory
state. Wayne talks about REINS and other tools to bring down
regulatory costs, and just what it could mean to America to have
regulatory sensibility!
Andrew briefly recaps Memorial Day weekend and week - and then talks
about the 10th Amendment, reading and commenting on his essay for
Constituting America.
Then Wayne Crews from the Competitive Enterprise Institute comes on to
talk about 10,000 Commandments, his annual snapshot of the regulatory
state. Wayne talks about REINS and other tools to bring down
regulatory costs, and just what it could mean to America to have
regulatory sensibility!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Liberty Line Memorial Day 2011 Edition
It's Memorial Day weekend, and we remember the nation by delving into some founding principles. First, Andrew talks about the week, why he was lax about the podcast (apologies!) and a visit to Prince George's County for a speech.
Then Seton Motley comes on to talk about what's happening with Less Government (a founding principle!), and more fun and thrills with the FCC.
Finally, Andrew comes back to read his essay on the 5th Amendment for ConstitutingAmerica.org's 90-Day constitutional study program. He comments on the state of property rights today, and how we got where we are!
Then Seton Motley comes on to talk about what's happening with Less Government (a founding principle!), and more fun and thrills with the FCC.
Finally, Andrew comes back to read his essay on the 5th Amendment for ConstitutingAmerica.org's 90-Day constitutional study program. He comments on the state of property rights today, and how we got where we are!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Liberty Line 5/20/11 Rep. Andy Harris and Holly Alfano
For a Friday edition Liberty Line we focus on travel once again--though this time the folks that are trying to put a damper on the experience.
First up is Rep. Andy Harris, MD, from Maryland's 1st Congressional District. He's talking about the state's abominable plans to once again jack up tolls for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, this time nearly 300%. Is this part-and-parcel of the War on Rural America? You decide!
Then Holly Alfano, VP for Government Affairs for the National Association of Truck Stop Owners (yes, they have their own lobby!), comes on to talk about congressional efforts to put state highway rest areas in direct competition with their members... and the hundreds of thousands of small businesses that rely on interstate travelers!
First up is Rep. Andy Harris, MD, from Maryland's 1st Congressional District. He's talking about the state's abominable plans to once again jack up tolls for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, this time nearly 300%. Is this part-and-parcel of the War on Rural America? You decide!
Then Holly Alfano, VP for Government Affairs for the National Association of Truck Stop Owners (yes, they have their own lobby!), comes on to talk about congressional efforts to put state highway rest areas in direct competition with their members... and the hundreds of thousands of small businesses that rely on interstate travelers!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Liberty Line 5/18/11 Matt Lewis and Steve Tepp
Lots of shake-ups in the GOP presidential field this weekend, and we've got the skinny for you. Matt Lewis, who covers presidential politics for the Daily Caller comes on the Liberty Line today to talk about who's in, who's out, and who else may be out there!
Then, are you concerned about Rogue Websites? Think ideas are and ought to be sacrosanct? Steve Tepp from the US Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about their efforts to ensure that intellectual property rights are protected!
Then, are you concerned about Rogue Websites? Think ideas are and ought to be sacrosanct? Steve Tepp from the US Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk about their efforts to ensure that intellectual property rights are protected!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Liberty Line 5/13/11 Del Justin Ready and Andrew Coe
Foodie Friday on Today's Liberty Line - though we start off with a little politics and policy first.
Del. Justin Ready (R-Carroll) from the Maryland House of Delegates stops in to talk about his first session as a Freshman Delegate, and to let listeners know about the efforts to push back against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
Then we move entirely away from politics, and have a fascinating exploration of the history of Chinese food in the United States. Author Andrew Coe comes on to talk about his Oxford University Press book, "Chop Suey". We talk about the origins of two chinese-american dishes, the state of chinese food and more exotic cuisines in the US, and where Mr. Coe eats when he's feeling adventurous.
If you love food, you have to tune in to this Liberty Line!
Del. Justin Ready (R-Carroll) from the Maryland House of Delegates stops in to talk about his first session as a Freshman Delegate, and to let listeners know about the efforts to push back against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
Then we move entirely away from politics, and have a fascinating exploration of the history of Chinese food in the United States. Author Andrew Coe comes on to talk about his Oxford University Press book, "Chop Suey". We talk about the origins of two chinese-american dishes, the state of chinese food and more exotic cuisines in the US, and where Mr. Coe eats when he's feeling adventurous.
If you love food, you have to tune in to this Liberty Line!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Liberty Line 5/11/11 Richard Marcinko
We have a truly rare interview today as Andrew sits down with Cdr. Richard Marcinko, USN (Ret.), the man who conceived, founded, and was first commander of Seal Team VI, the unit that raided Osama Bin Laden's Compound in Pakistan and took him down!
We talk about the origins of Seal Team VI, Special Warfare (SpecWar) today, and Marcinko's lengthy career both within and without the military. Marcinko is an accomplished author, having written the seminal (and for Andrew, life-changing ) book, "Rogue Warrior", his autobiography.
If you've ever been interested in special operations, or if last week's stunning news made you curious as to the unit that carried out the operation, YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS LIBERTY LINE!
We talk about the origins of Seal Team VI, Special Warfare (SpecWar) today, and Marcinko's lengthy career both within and without the military. Marcinko is an accomplished author, having written the seminal (and for Andrew, life-changing ) book, "Rogue Warrior", his autobiography.
If you've ever been interested in special operations, or if last week's stunning news made you curious as to the unit that carried out the operation, YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS LIBERTY LINE!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Liberty Line 5/9/11 Live from the MDGOP Spring Convention
It was a busy Mother's Day weekend, since it started with the Maryland Republican Party's Spring Convention. Andrew brought his digital recorder, and caught some of the action for you. Five, count 'em, FIVE interviews from the Ocean City event.
First, Andrew recaps the festivities, discusses coming in 3rd in the Presidential Straw Poll, one melancholy experience, and one outright negative interaction with a quasi-colleague from a big, wealthy county in Central Maryland.
Then the interviews, starting with our good friend Brian Griffiths from Red Maryland and Red Maryland Radio.
Larry Hogan joins us to talk about his new venture, "Change Maryland"; Sam Hale from the Maryland Society of Patriots sits down to tell us what he's up to.
Then Harford County Executive David Craig comes on to talk about his potential bid for Governor in 2014, and we finish up with a round-robin with Rory McShane, Ruben Vellekoop, and Carlotta Capuano (among others)!
First, Andrew recaps the festivities, discusses coming in 3rd in the Presidential Straw Poll, one melancholy experience, and one outright negative interaction with a quasi-colleague from a big, wealthy county in Central Maryland.
Then the interviews, starting with our good friend Brian Griffiths from Red Maryland and Red Maryland Radio.
Larry Hogan joins us to talk about his new venture, "Change Maryland"; Sam Hale from the Maryland Society of Patriots sits down to tell us what he's up to.
Then Harford County Executive David Craig comes on to talk about his potential bid for Governor in 2014, and we finish up with a round-robin with Rory McShane, Ruben Vellekoop, and Carlotta Capuano (among others)!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Liberty Line 5/6/11 Patricia Grace and Ana Puig
What are those in the elder care industry saying about health care reform? We're joined by Patricia Grace, founder and CEO of "Aging with Grace", an elder care company, who talks to us about her company, and her views on the changes that may or may not be coming down the pike.
Then we're joined by one of the Tea Party movement's most exciting leaders, Ana Puig. Ana was one of the founders of Kitchen Table Patriots, and her story is one of the most compelling of any movement conservative's. We talk about her background, what her childhood in South America has taught her about proposed changes here in the states, and we chat about last night's Presidential debate!
You won't want to miss today's podcast!
Then we're joined by one of the Tea Party movement's most exciting leaders, Ana Puig. Ana was one of the founders of Kitchen Table Patriots, and her story is one of the most compelling of any movement conservative's. We talk about her background, what her childhood in South America has taught her about proposed changes here in the states, and we chat about last night's Presidential debate!
You won't want to miss today's podcast!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Liberty Line 4/2/11 David Williams and Jim Burling
It's Monday, and we're back from Resource Bank! Andrew recaps his journey from Dallas, which was saved from total disaster by kind souls at Gate C30 at DFW - and then we launch into our Resource Bank interviews.
First up is David Williams, formerly of Citizens Against Government Waste, and now President of the Taxpayers' Protection Alliance - a relatively new venture.
Then, a giant of the property rights movement comes on - Jim Burling from Pacific Legal Foundation. Jim talks about the case he (successfully) argued before the US Supreme Court, as well as PLF's current roster of cases.
First up is David Williams, formerly of Citizens Against Government Waste, and now President of the Taxpayers' Protection Alliance - a relatively new venture.
Then, a giant of the property rights movement comes on - Jim Burling from Pacific Legal Foundation. Jim talks about the case he (successfully) argued before the US Supreme Court, as well as PLF's current roster of cases.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Liberty Line 042711 Andrew Breitbart and Paul Avelar
Whether it's the philosophical struggle in which the nation is currently locked or the out-and-out war on small business, there are people hard at work fighting for all sorts of rights, big and small. Today on the Liberty Line we have two of them...
First up is Paul Avelar, Staff Attorney with the Institute for Justice's Arizona Chapter. IJ fights hard for property rights, free speech, and entrepreneurial liberty! He's going to talk about some of his work, including the lawsuit they filed yesterday in federal court, challenging the onerous and discriminatory licensing practices for hair-braiders in Utah.
Then IFL-ally Andrew Breitbart comes on to talk about his new book, Righteous Indignation. He talks about his background, and how he came to be the culture warrior he is today!
First up is Paul Avelar, Staff Attorney with the Institute for Justice's Arizona Chapter. IJ fights hard for property rights, free speech, and entrepreneurial liberty! He's going to talk about some of his work, including the lawsuit they filed yesterday in federal court, challenging the onerous and discriminatory licensing practices for hair-braiders in Utah.
Then IFL-ally Andrew Breitbart comes on to talk about his new book, Righteous Indignation. He talks about his background, and how he came to be the culture warrior he is today!
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