In this thought-provoking episode of Good Morning Liberty, host Nate Thirsty discusses the current geopolitical climate surrounding Iran, the potential for U.S. involvement, and the lessons from past conflicts. Nate shares his concerns about the striking parallels to the lead-up to the Iraq War and reflects on the rhetoric from war hawks like Ted C…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston delves into the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. He opens with historical context, recounting Saddam Hussein's nuclear ambitions and the U.S.'s previous wars in the Middle East. Nate shares his thoughts on the recent bombings, the potential for a wider war, and the roles of various …

Neetu Arnold, of the Manhattan Institute, joins Josh to discuss how the heavy handed, authoritarian approach that the Trump administration is currently taking when addressing problems in universities needs to change. Instead, it should be approached in a more principled manner, by relying on reforming education within the law in order to protect ou…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Mur Thompson discuss the 'Dumb Bleep of the Week.' Topics include recent protests in LA, a recap of US Senator Alex Padilla's detainment, political reactions to current events, and debates over government spending and immigration policies. The hosts also dive into the recent develop…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss a chaotic week filled with political drama and societal unrest. Topics include the escalation of events in LA, a Senator's controversial arrest during a DHS press conference, the complexities of sending the National Guard, and immigration issues under th…

Nate talks about Trump sending 700 Marines to L.A.. We also discuss the recent attacks on Rand Paul and Thomas Massie in contrast with the complete lack of attacks on Jash Hawley who plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15. Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/GML Check ou…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss the recent unrest in Los Angeles amidst the volatile political landscape. The duo dives into topics such as the ongoing 'light' rioting in LA, spurred by ICE raids and the presence of the National Guard. They examine the reactions from political figure…

Isaiah Menning, of the American Conservation Coalition, joins Josh to discuss how de-extinction techniques, like the ones recently used to resurrect the dire wolf, should be viewed as a new tool in the conservationist's toolbox. They should not be feared or fought by conservationists or environmental groups. Instead, they should be embraced and use…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Murica Thompson dive into the explosive feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. They explore the initial friendly relationship, the fallout over the government's budget bill, and Musk's controversial tweets suggesting Trump's connection with Jeffrey Epstein. They also…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Thompson dive into the Dumb Bleep of the Month for April and May 2025. They cover a variety of absurd and controversial topics including Trump's Liberation Day tariff announcement, Douglas Murray vs. Dave Smith debate, Bill Burr's inaccurate economic takes, Misfit Patriot's ge…

Join hosts Nate and Charles in this engaging episode of Good Morning Liberty as they tackle a variety of topics. They kick off with the U.S. government's recent attempts to claw back funding, cut foreign aid, and the intricate dynamics of federal spending cuts. The hosts explore the implications of these financial moves, including a detailed analys…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Thompson dive into current political events, focusing on former President Donald Trump's criticism of Senator Rand Paul over the 'big beautiful bill.' They discuss the controversies surrounding the bill, particularly its massive spending provisions and how it impacts the natio…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles 'Murica' Thompson return from their break and dive into various updates and recaps. Nate shares anecdotes from his trip to Norway, including a stop in London and his culinary experiences. The duo emphasizes the importance of taking breaks from politics, highlighting how a hiatus dec…

You Are The Power's National Volunteer Director, Ryan Ralston, joins Josh to talk about some awesome wins they have seen over the past two months. Several families have been reunited after years of legal battles and new legislation was passed in Georgia to help prevent families from facing similar nightmares in the future. You Are The Power continu…

Representatives from the Kwik Trip 50k, and the Band of Runners organization joined Josh to discuss how they are working together to support veterans and gold star families. The Kwik Trip 50K is a run in Wisconsin that was started by Josh, Jon and a small group of running friends. It started as a goofy idea that grew into a way to raise money for a…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Sleepy' Thompson dive deep into major political and social topics of the day. They kick off with discussions about the latest political maneuvers by President Trump, particularly his ongoing feud with Congressman Thomas Massey. They explore the intricacies of current legislat…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate and Charles dive deep into the controversial 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' They critique the bill's components, including the potential effects of making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, Medicaid cuts, and increased spending on Border Patrol and Defense. They also address Moody's downgrade of the US cre…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss the recent news about former President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis. They delve into how this information, coupled with Biden's previous medical records, was likely known well before his presidency. The conversation touches upon the p…

Young Voices contributor, Lora Karch, joins Josh to discuss her recent article "Got Immigration Problems? Fix Foreign Policy First." In her article, she uses the Syrian conflict as an example to show how interventionist policies helped to make Syria unlivable, which led to the mass displacement of millions of people into other nations. This has hel…

Join Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson on a jam-packed episode of Good Morning Liberty, where they dive into a variety of fascinating and controversial topics. This week's 'dumb bleep of the week' extends to discussions around Pfizer's alleged vaccine delay in 2020, election speculation, state governance shenanigans, questionable policy deci…

Join Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson in this episode of Good Morning Liberty as they kick off the highly anticipated Dumb Bleep of the Week. Nate and Chuck discuss the week's 'dumbest' moments, narrowed down from a list of thousands to the top 16. Topics include the Medicaid freak out, Biden's cognitive concerns highlighted in a new book…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Chuck Thompson discuss President Trump's recent speech in Saudi Arabia, highlighting his comments on the Middle East's modernization and peace through negotiation. They also delve into a new book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson that reveals concerns about Joe Biden's cognitive declin…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Carhartt Thompson discuss a range of hot topics starting with Trump's alleged new trade deal with China. They delve into the details, criticizing the lack of real concessions and Trump's claims of a 'total reset' in tariffs. The duo also talks about Trump's new executi…

Welcome to another episode of Good Morning Liberty with Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson! Today, we have a jam-packed episode filled with jaw-dropping revelations and eyebrow-raising moments. First, we delve into a scandal involving the African Development Foundation, revealing staggering corruption and misuse of taxpayer money. Then, we …

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson dive into a range of topics from a critical review of Kanye West's controversial new song to discussions on the latest political developments. The duo speculates about a potentially earth-shattering announcement hinted at by Trump, covering both the hype and t…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson dive into a variety of hot-button topics, including rising racial tensions, the controversial use of the N-word, and the concept of collectivism versus individualism. The conversation covers recent events like the Rodney Hinton Jr. case, a viral incident involving a r…

Join hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson for another episode of Good Morning Liberty, broadcasting from a chilly Monday morning in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, they discuss Nate's movie recommendation for 'Thunderbolts' despite not being a Marvel fan, and delve into various political topics. From critiquing Donald Trump's recen…

Kyle Moran joins Josh to discuss his recent article in the American Spectator titled, Making Tariffs Ugly Again. They discuss the predictable reactions from both foreign leaders, and the American people in the wake of President Trump's recent tariffs. Kyle's article in The American Spectator: Making Tariffs Ugly Again - The American Spectator | USA…

Joseph Bouchard, a freelance journalist from Canada, who is currently based in Brazil, joined Josh to discuss how elite US institutions and companies are rewarding former Latin American leaders with high paying, cushy positions. They reward them, despite their past record of authoritarian abuses against their people. Some of the positions are even …

Welcome to another episode of Good Morning Liberty! Join hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson on this beautiful Friday morning in Nashville, Tennessee. Every Friday, for around four years now, the Good Morning Liberty team compiles and discusses a list of the dumbest things they've seen throughout the past week. Fans and the live group al…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate and Charlie discuss the return of Charles Thompson after a short break, the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and the controversial fallout from the recent Dave Smith and Douglas Murray debate on Israel-Palestine. They dive into the implications of Waltz's exit, the nuances of US foreig…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston discusses the first 100 days of Donald Trump's presidency. Nate covers the mixed outcomes, including the freeing of Ross Ulbrich, attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, and the challenges presented by entrenched executive agencies. The podcast delves into reactions to Trump’s tariff…

Aidan Grogan joins Josh to discuss how the recently dismantled USAID has been funding family planning NGOs, like the International Planned Parenthood Federation and the Population Council, for decades. They discuss their history, and how they used funding from USAID to help drive global population control efforts in developing countries. Those effo…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson discuss the nuances of authoritarianism in America, spurred by controversial news stories from the past weekend. They dive deep into the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of helping an illegal immigrant evade ICE, and the debate ar…

On a recent episode of the Martens Minute podcast Josh interviewed Keisha Wheeler to discuss her homeschooling journey with her seven children. Her story is so impactful that we wanted to share it with our Good Morning Liberty listeners, too. Keisha has faced some of the most difficult valleys in life but she has always made it through with God as …

Welcome to another episode of Good Morning Liberty! Join hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson as they dive into an action-packed show on this disgustingly terrible Friday morning in Nashville, TN. They discuss the recent absence of their show and address technical recording mishaps involving the Fed Haters Club. As usual, they delve int…

In today's episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson engage in a lively discussion about a variety of topics. The episode kicks off with reflections on past musical endeavors and segues into a humorous video featuring Elizabeth Warren. They then delve into criticisms from Constantine Zen, regarding supposed '…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss the recent appearance of Douglas Murray on Joe Rogan's podcast and his views on expertise in various domains, including history and ongoing wars. They critique the reliance on experts, especially in matters of public discourse and policy, and emphasize the imp…

Ryan Silverstein joins Josh to discuss the political return of former Governor, Andrew Cuomo, in the New York City mayoral race. They discuss how, even after all the scandals that ended his time as governor, he now seems to be the favorite to win the Democratic primary and most likely the mayorship. Ryan's article in the New York Daily News: Cuomo …

Join Nate Thurston and Charlie 'Chuck' Thompson in this engaging episode of Good Morning Liberty, where they discuss various topics from daily life experiences to hot political issues. Topics include Nate's shop cat Dagney, a dissection of Good Friday's origin, and the intricacies of scheduling sunrise services. The co-hosts also explore a contenti…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss the latest headlines and controversies surrounding the Trump administration, including his stance on Israeli military action against Iran. They scrutinize Bill Burr's recent podcast where he discusses historical labor issues, the outsourcing of American jobs, …

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Thompson delve into the complex issue surrounding the deportation of Kmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, despite an order preventing it. They discuss the implications of this controversial move, the Supreme Court's split decision, and the troubling rhetoric from the Trump admin…

This episode of Good Morning Liberty shifts to a detailed discussion on content integrity, specifically about a video featuring Douglas Murray in a debated context. The hosts emphasize the importance of authenticity, persistence, and the ability to admit mistakes. They also examine the complexities surrounding discussions on the Israel-Gaza conflic…

Daniel Idfresne joins Josh to discuss how new tariffs could affect the gaming industry. While it's not being reported on much, the tariffs could cause major price hikes in the gaming industry which would affect a huge number of American households. Daniel's article in Reason: Trump's tariffs could be the final boss for affordable gaming Follow Dani…

Welcome to Good Morning Liberty! In this exciting episode, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson dive into the 'Dumb Bleep of the Week,' where they discuss a range of topics that grabbed headlines. From the controversy surrounding Douglas Murray and Dave Smith's debate on Joe Rogan, to the reactions to the helicopter crash in New York being blam…

In today's episode of Good Morning Liberty, Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss a wide range of topics including the fluctuating weather in Nashville, the show's new pet cat, and the latest on Trump's tariff policies. They delve into the economic impact of these tariffs on China, which have skyrocketed to 145%, causing significant mark…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles Chuck Thompson discuss a variety of pressing economic issues including tariffs and their impact on American consumers and businesses, as well as recent Supreme Court rulings related to Venezuelan deportations and the termination of federal workers. They delve into the implicat…

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, the hosts discuss the ongoing conversation about tariffs, trade deficits, and the state of American manufacturing. They reflect on Elon Musk's stance against tariffs and the broader implications of such policies. The episode delves into how modern manufacturing jobs have evolved and the myths surrounding the…

Joey T McFadden joins Josh to discuss the new strategy Governor Gavin Newsom, and other Democrats seem to be using in an attempt to win back key voter demographics that they lost in the last election. With the start of his new podcast with his conservative guests, Governor Newsome plans to win them back by embracing long form podcasts, engaging in …

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