The Torch

The Torch #11 - The Cornerstone of Society: Property Rights

The Cornerstone of Society: Property Rights! Not as dorky and technical as it sounds, I promise. In episode #11 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan dive into the foundation of libertarianism and how surprisingly widely-ranging its applications are. Devin and Nathan establish the case for, if governments and societies are built from the ground up with a solid understanding of property rights, and that the government simply limits its scope to enforcing those rights, that true human flourishing emerges. What are property rights? How does a government that violates them and assumes responsibility beyond them destroy society? We’re fixing the world in this one, gang. Talk to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod [https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec [https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578] _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

The Torch #10 - Let the Poor Starve?

Let The Poor Starve?? A Libertarian Solution: Double digits, folks! We made it. In episode #10 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan dive into one of the most common criticisms and perceived faults of libertarianism. Despite massive quality of life improvements over the last century, millions of Americans still struggle with poverty, food insecurity, and other basics. Why is this happening? Why do we double down on what’s not working? How do we get back to holding the government accountable for results? And how does every single one of us lead happier and more fulfilled lives when we remove the government’s role in welfare entirely? Talk to us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod [https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec [https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578] _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

The Torch #09 - How To Fix Policing

Police! How to restore the motto of “to protect and serve”.. In episode #09 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan discuss law enforcement and policing in America today. What policies need to be changed, eliminated, or added to increase peace and freedom in our society. We discuss the drug war, no-knock raids, qualified immunity, and many more components that are contributing to the absolutely dysfunctional relationship that peaceful people have with those that have the monopoly on violence. How can liberty solve most if not all of these issues? How can we start holding our elected officials accountable? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod [https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec [https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578] _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

The Torch #08 - Why RFK Jr's Campaign Matters

RFK Jr! The good, the bad, and how he might actually flip over the table of establishment politics... In episode #08 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan discuss 2024 Democratic presidential candidate RFK Jr, his major policy planks, what he means for the traditional duopoly, and how libertarians might think about him. We wrap up with a more philosophical topic about how to decide whether or not to vote for someone with whom you have material disagreements and how that might play into the 2024 election. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod [https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec [https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578] _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.

The Torch #07 - Fake Listener Mailbag

Fake Listener Mailbag: a fun Q&A lightning round! In episode #07 of The Torch Podcast, Devin & Nathan have some fun with fake listener mailbag questions about everything from our dream presidential cabinets to who the hell we are in the first place. Lots of good context, useful info, and fun hypotheticals in this one! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod [https://twitter.com/TheTorchPod] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec [https://open.spotify.com/show/2QR6H9fHdAs6UzMTJ10kOU?si=2833d746d80442ec] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-torch/id1682700578] _____________________ The Torch Podcast dives into the biggest questions facing our society today. What is the role of government in our lives? What is money? What is Bitcoin’s role? How does fixing the money free ourselves and free the world? What’s ideal about a society built on the foundations of private property and the non-aggression principle? How do we break free of the binary power structure holding us back from real human flourishing? Devin and Nathan dissect these topics from a foundation of liberty, inviting dissenting voices to the table to normalize civil debate and encourage everyone, including ourselves, to question everything we believe to change the world.