Liberty RoundTable Podcast

Sam Bushman explains why "cooling inflation" doesn't mean lower prices, breaking down how a century of inflation, exploding personal obligations (AI bills, insurance, subscriptions), and a debt-based economy have made modern life far more expensive. He digs into the real numbers behind the "solar tops coal" headlines, breaks down the true cost of every major electricity source, and explains why power — not oil — will drive the next currency shift toward a tokenized digital dollar. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: inflation "cooling" but prices staying high 0:47 – Why 2% inflation compounds into 100%+ over time 1:40 – Illegal immigration and housing costs 2:04 – Why prices aren't dropping, just rising slower 3:38 – The hidden bil...

Sam breaks down why "cooling inflation" doesn't match reality, why solar power claims don't hold up, and why the housing market has spiraled into crisis, with starter homes now hitting $1 million in cities across America. He traces it all back to a debt-based economy, government regulation, and misplaced dependence on foreign supply chains, then makes the case for returning to constitutional currency, domestic manufacturing, and agricultural independence. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 0:18 – Why inflation never really went away 1:04 – Solar power myths vs. reality 1:30 – The move toward a digital/electricity-based dollar 2:25 – America's dependence on foreign oil, gas, and trade routes 3:06 – Losing manufacturing and agricultural independence...

Sam Bushman and James Edwards dig into the bizarre Hunter Biden–Nick Fuentes meeting in Philadelphia and why the mainstream media suddenly loves covering "unholy alliances" while ignoring their own work. They break down Hunter Biden's $1.7 million defamation win against Patrick Byrne, James's own history fighting a defamation case, and Ron Paul's warning that Trump's $27 billion in corporate investments threatens free market principles. Timestamps: 0:00 – Show open 0:17 – Introducing today's topics 1:10 – The Hunter Biden–Nick Fuentes hotel meeting 2:54 – Why Hunter Biden needs the spotlight 3:33 – Media double standards on coverage 5:36 – What has Nick Fuentes actually accomplished? 7:49 – How do these people get each other's numbers? 9:37 – Th...

Sam Bushman and James Edwards break down the suspicious circumstances surrounding Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death after his Ukraine trip, the bizarre Mitch McConnell "proof of life" photo controversy, and why neither senator's colleagues seem eager to put the speculation to rest. They also cover the House's passage of the Sunshine Protection Act, JD Vance's surprise appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, and a growing conversation about a Libertarian third-party ticket that could shake up 2028. Timestamps: 0:00 – Show open 0:17 – Introducing today's topics 0:30 – Lindsey Graham's sudden death and conspiracy theories 0:53 – Trump mocks the conspiracy talk 1:26 – Government's official story, questions remain 3:32 – Why pick his sister to re...

Sheriff Richard Mack joins Sam Bushman to discuss his book, The Democrat Murder of America: Demagoguery in the First Degree, and how party politics are destroying constitutional principles. They dig into Trump's bold NATO summit remarks mocking communism, then bring on election expert Mark Gotz of Election Experts Inc. to break down the suspicious overtime vote surge in the LA Pratt mayoral race, vote-by-mail signature verification, and why parties themselves may be the root of election corruption. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and show preview 0:22 Trump declares he'd be the greatest communist in history 1:12 Sheriff Mack quotes George Washington on the dangers of...

Sam Bushman opens with Trump mocking communism on the world stage, then dives deep into California's rigged election system with Election Experts Inc.'s Mark Gotz and Sheriff Richard Mack, author of The Democrat Murder of America. They break down how mail-in ballots, lack of ID requirements, and same-day registration make fraud nearly undetectable, using real LA mayoral race numbers as proof. The show closes with a surprising win for civil liberties: the LAPD ending its Flock Safety surveillance camera contract, and a nuanced discussion on when camera surveillance crosses into unconstitutional territory. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and Trump mocks communism on...

Sam Bushman and guest Lowell Nelson of Campaign for Liberty discuss the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and his legacy as a war hawk, why Ron Paul calls Trump's attack on Iran a series of own goals that handed Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the aging demographics of the US Senate. They also cover Jeff Harris' column on Israel's declining support among young Americans, the staggering death toll in Gaza, and the fight in Congress over the NDAA's military merger with Israel, including Thomas Massie's blocked amendment. Timestamps: 0:00 Show open 1:24 Lindsey Graham's sudden death 2:30 Graham's record...

Sam Bushman breaks down how President Trump's political capital is eroding as a housing bill becomes law without his signature, why the ceasefire with Iran has collapsed into renewed military strikes, and how rising oil prices and inflation are pushing more Americans to rely on credit cards just to buy groceries. Plus: newly uncovered FBI documents on the Seth Rich case, Planned Parenthood's reinstated Medicaid funding, a Supreme Court win on Temporary Protected Status, and a growing tariff battle between Trump and state attorneys general. Sam also makes the case for why voters, not term limit laws, should be the...

Sam Bushman and Sheriff Richard Mack open Liberty RoundTable Live with a review of the new Angel Studios film on young George Washington his humility, his mother's influence, and the true stories the movie reveals. They also discuss Sammy Hagar's backlash for agreeing to perform at America's 250th celebration, Sheriff Mack's trip to New York and the Church Town Dairy rally, and a candid breakdown of his book "The Democrat Murder of America." Sam also shares a personal story from the Braver Angels conference about finding common ground across political divides even on the toughest issues. Guest: Sheriff Richard Mack...

Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson of campaignforliberty.org break down Ron Paul's column on Alan Greenspan, revealing the shocking quote where Greenspan admitted gold protects liberty while fiat currency enables hidden wealth confiscation, decades before he became the Fed chairman who devalued the dollar. They dive into Judge Napolitano's breakdown of the Constitution's anti-democratic safeguards, James Madison's three-sided table, and why state sovereignty has eroded since 1913. The conversation covers Paul Craig Roberts on what Americans are really celebrating each Independence Day, and closes with a growing bipartisan push in Congress to repeal the 17th Amendment and restore state representation in...

Sam Bushman kicks off with why the 17th Amendment stripped states of their voice, then reveals his surprising pick for the best Independence Day movie: A More Perfect Union, a deep dive into the Constitutional Convention of 1787. He explains why understanding the Constitution and Bill of Rights is essential to truly understanding the Declaration of Independence. Later, Sam covers JD Vance's prediction that AOC could lead the Democratic ticket in 2028, breaks down what's in Trump's newly signed tax and spending bill, discusses revised jobs data and pressure on the Federal Reserve, and reacts to recent Supreme Court rulings on transgender...

Sam Bushman, Curt Crosby, and Heath Perkins break down the Honest Money Report. Weak June job numbers and constant government revisions raise questions about economic manipulation, while semiconductor stocks pull back and Micron invests in Trump accounts. The team covers falling oil prices tied to Middle East diplomacy, the ongoing gold and silver market shakeup, the fight over Federal Reserve independence, Kevin Warsh's 2% inflation goal, and why honest money in gold and silver remains the real hedge against inflation. Timestamps: 0:00 Show open, Liberty Roundtable intro 0:54 Heath Perkins joins for the Honest Money Report 1:09 Weak June jobs report and economic data...

Sam Bushman and Curt "The Honeyman" Crosby break down the news the networks won't touch. Even hardcore liberal Bill Maher is warning that today's Democrats have gone too far left even for him. Sam and Curt dig into free market solutions vs. socialist promises, the Freedom Fuel Network's brilliant 250th anniversary marketing campaign, Candace Owens' growing credibility problem around the Charlie Kirk case, Mike Lindell's long legal battle finally ending, Sheriff Richard Mack's new book "Democrat, Murder of America," the Supreme Court's major rulings on presidential power, and President Trump's midterm convention announcement in Dallas. 0:00 Show open, Liberty Roundtable intro 0:55...

Live from Temple University in Philadelphia, host Sam Bushman and producer Zak Gillies kick off their coverage of the Braver Angels conference, an event dedicated to bridging America's political divide. They tour historic Philadelphia, explain the meaning behind the conference's colored lanyard system (red, blue, yellow, and white), and share personal stories of stepping outside their comfort zones to hold respectful conversations with people who hold opposing views on hot-button issues like abortion and gender. This episode explores what polarization really means, why it's tearing families apart, and how Braver Angels is teaching people to listen first, judge less, and...

In this episode of the Liberty RoundTable Radio Talk Show, host Sam Bushman sits down with producer Zak Gillies to unpack their experience at the Braver Angels conference in Philadelphia. They dive into groundbreaking research showing the divide between Americans is far worse in the media and politics than it is in real life, share powerful personal stories (including a Greatest Showman-inspired anthem and a moving GoFundMe story of forgiveness), and explore how storytelling, music, and simple human kindness can rebuild the bridges our culture desperately needs. From liberal journalist Monica Guzman's transformation to lessons on civility from the Founding...

Are we a democracy? Absolutely not. In this first episode of a special Liberty Roundtable series, Sam Bushman breaks down exactly why America was founded as a constitutional republic and why the Founders deliberately rejected democracy as a form of government. Sparked by a conversation at the Braver Angels conference, Sam walks through the history, the founding documents, and 25 reasons the word "democracy" misrepresents everything the Founders built. Words matter, and getting this right is essential to preserving liberty for the next generation. Timestamps: 0:18 Introduction: Are we a democracy? A resounding no 1:03 The Braver Angels conference and what sparked this...

Most Americans have been taught we live in a democracy. The Founders explicitly rejected that. In this episode of Liberty Roundtable, Sam Bushman walks through 25 constitutional realities proving that America was designed as a constitutional republic, not a democracy, and why that distinction is critical to preserving your God-given rights and freedom. Topics covered include separation of powers, federalism, the Electoral College, the Senate's original design, supermajority requirements, the Bill of Rights, due process, jury unanimity, and the full side-by-side comparison of a constitutional republic vs. a pure democracy. Timestamps: 0:18 Introduction: America is a constitutional republic, not a democracy 1:50 Point 8...

Congress let FISA Section 702 lapse, but is that enough? Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson break down Ron Paul's warning about the surveillance state, the new Section 622 that would share American citizens' private data with a foreign government, and what it all means for liberty. Then they turn to Judge Andrew Napolitano's urgent question on the 250th anniversary of America's founding: are we still a republic, or have we become the empire our founders fled? Plus, Sam shares what he witnessed firsthand at the Braver Angels conference in Philadelphia, and why Japan's World Cup fans just gave Americans a lesson in...

World Cup visitors are filming grocery stores, gas stations, Waffle Houses, and Buc-ee's, and they can't believe what they're seeing. After being told America was dangerous, hateful, and broken, international visitors are discovering the real America: kind, generous, abundant, and free. On this Fourth of July week episode of Liberty Roundtable, we break down why the 2026 World Cup has become the greatest accidental advertisement for America in history, what de Tocqueville got right centuries ago, and why ordinary Americans are outperforming the propaganda every single day. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains 0:17 America 250 and the Fourth of July 1:03...

Sam Bushman broadcasts live from the Braver Angels Conference in Philadelphia as the Supreme Court wraps its term with a string of landmark decisions. Sam Dorman of The Epoch Times joins to break down the ruling on Haitian and Syrian deportation protections, what to expect on birthright citizenship, the controversial Monsanto glyphosate decision, and whether Trump can fire federal officials. Then Dr. Scott Bradley weighs in on Fauci accountability, Rand Paul's war powers fight, James Carville's prediction that Trump will resign by Easter 2027, and what a potential Massey-Carlson ticket could mean for 2028. Big issues, straight talk, no spin. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro...

Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarlane joins host Sam Bushman and Sheriff Richard Mack for Part 1 of a powerful conversation about America's political divide. Sugar Bear shares his remarkable journey from a tough childhood in Cincinnati to an All-American football player at Iowa State, to a coach, teacher, and now Braver Angels ambassador. They tackle whether America is more divided than ever, why trust is the real crisis, what gives Sugar Bear hope, and how ordinary citizens can lower the temperature in their own communities. Sheriff Mack also previews his new book, The Democrat Murder of America: Demagoguery in the First Degree...

Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarlane, former college football star turned Braver Angels ambassador, joins Sheriff Richard Mack and host Sam Bushman for Part 2 of this powerful conversation. They cover the NIL college sports debate, World Cup visitors falling in love with America, how to have real conversations across the political divide, abortion, and what George Washington would say about today's politics. Sugar Bear shares a moving hospice story that will stay with you. Braver Angels National Convention: June 25-28, 2026, Philadelphia, PA. Register at braverangels.org Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association: cspoa.org Liberty RoundTable: libertyroundtable.com | YouTube | Rumble | X | Truth...

Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley dig into Trump's memo of understanding with Iran: is it a real peace deal or just hopeium? They break down why Israel refused to sign, what Iran winning actually looks like, who is paying the $300 billion in reparations, and why the Strait of Hormuz remains the unresolved checkmate piece. Then the conversation turns to George Washington's farewell address and his eerily specific warnings about foreign influence, favorite nations, and the corruption of American politics by outside interests. The founders saw this coming. Are we listening? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro: Liberty Roundtable Live from the Rockies 0:16 Today's...

Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley break down the real constitutional questions dominating the political landscape: Could Trump face impeachment again if Democrats take the House in the midterms? Can senators actually be impeached? And what does the Constitution say about removing members of Congress? Plus, the guys dig into the USMCA, the FBI's pre-midterm "terror plot," Trump's Iran memo of understanding vs. the Obama-era JCPOA, and what the timeless principles of the Declaration of Independence still have to say about tyranny today. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro: Liberty RoundTable Radio, broadcasting from the Rockies 0:17 Welcome and Freedom's Rising Sun webinar overview 1:01 Will...

Sam Bushman sits down with Heath Perkins of Free Water Coin Co. for the Honest Money Report, digging into the economic forces quietly reshaping America's place in the world. Gold is at $4,258, silver is at $67, oil is sliding, and the Fed just held rates steady while inflation still smolders. What does it all mean? Sam and Heath break down why the dollar is gaining strength right now, whether that strength is real or temporary, how Trump's moves in the Strait of Hormuz and at the G7 are shifting global leverage, and what happens when America's debt load finally becomes too...

Sam Bushman sits down with Elizabeth Doll, Director of the Braver Angels Politics Program, to dig into one of the most urgent questions facing America: how do we stop letting politics destroy our relationships, our communities, and our republic? Elizabeth brings a rare perspective, having spent years as a conservative political consultant in deep-blue Western Washington before joining Braver Angels to help Americans across the aisle actually listen to each other. They tackle George Washington's forgotten warning about the "spirit of party," debate whether political parties are too powerful or not powerful enough, explore what it takes to show up...

Sam Bushman and James Edwards kick off with McDonald's bringing back the iconic fried apple pie for America's 250th anniversary, which leads into a deeper conversation about what the country's birthday actually means — and why enthusiasm feels so low. They break down the real reason: the economy. From the Big Mac Index to tariffs, income taxes, and a Congress that has consistently failed to deliver on Trump's America First agenda, Sam and James assess what it would actually take to turn things around before the midterms. Plus a preview of the Southern Poverty Law Center scandal and a look back at...

Sam Bushman and James Edwards break down the explosive DOJ indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, including bombshell allegations that a top SPLC official funneled $1.2 million in donor money to a white supremacist informant she was allegedly having a romantic relationship with. They trace the SPLC's history of scandal, from its founding by Morris Dees to its near-billion-dollar fundraising machine built on fear, and ask why there has been zero accountability despite decades of exposure. Also covered: the UFC fight at the White House and what it signals culturally, plus the Supreme Court shutting down Carter Page's lawsuit against...

Sam Bushman opens with a question few are asking: Was a boxing match on the White House lawn the right way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary? Then, co-founder of Braver Angels, David Lapp, joins to dig into what real disagreement looks like in a healthy Constitutional Republic. They cover Sam's Justice and Mercy Immigration Plan, what happens when 7 conservatives and 7 liberals spend 5 hours together in a room, E-Verify, DACA, a path to citizenship, and why civil discourse is not about giving up your convictions. Plus, the Braver Angels national convention is coming to Philadelphia June 25-28. BraverAngels.org Timestamps: 0:00 Intro...

Sam Bushman sits down with David Lapp, co-founder of Braver Angels, one of the fastest-growing bipartisan grassroots organizations in America. They dig into immigration, civility, and what it really means to be an American in 2026. From a DACA recipient and a border hawk becoming convention co-chairs, to a Trump supporter and a Muslim immigrant attending each other's places of worship, this episode is full of stories that prove we are not enemies. Braver Angels is hosting their national convention June 25-28 in Philadelphia at Temple University to mark America's 250th anniversary. Plus, hear about the "Ask an Immigrant" TV series...

Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson of campaignforliberty.org sound the alarm on one of the most underreported stories in Washington: Section 224 of the 2027 NDAA, which passed the House on June 4th with almost no mainstream coverage. It would integrate the US and Israeli militaries across AI, cyber, quantum, autonomous systems, biotech, and intelligence data, effectively handing the Pentagon's keys to a foreign government. They cover the Iran peace deal announcement and why Israel is already contradicting it, the Jonathan Pollard spy scandal, and a full accounting of the USS Liberty attack on June 8, 1967, including CIA and Admiral Moorer's damning quotes...

Sam Bushman is back from a week away, and he's not holding back. He sounds the alarm on martial arts fights at the White House and what they signal about America's drift toward Rome-style blood sport. He covers the murder case dividing the country, the Fox acquisition of Roku and what it means for media control, China's record graduating class hitting a shrinking job market, AI data centers and the water and memory concerns nobody's talking about, Delhi's streets baking at 140 degrees, and the news many have been waiting for: a US-Iran peace framework. Plus a heads-up on AI taxes...

Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley don't hold back. On the 59th anniversary of Israel's attack on the USS Liberty, they demand the truth finally come out. They break down why Rubio's claim that the Iran war is over is a lie designed to dodge the 60-day War Powers clock, why Dr. Bradley no longer believes anything the administration says about the war, and why Republicans are heading into the midterms in serious trouble. They also dig into the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act's Section 224, which would interweave the Israeli military with America's own, the Jonathan Pollard spy case, the Greater...

Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley cover a packed hour: remembering the USS Liberty attack on its anniversary, the Bible's warnings about war and why prophecy is not predestination, the absurdity of a $250 Trump bill and what it says about inflation, Trump renaming everything like the Roman emperor Commodus, the case for honest money and abolishing the IRS, questions about Trump's hidden health, the transgender military fight headed to the Supreme Court, John Bolton's classified information plea deal, and the Senate's $70 billion border bet. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: remembering the USS Liberty attack anniversary 1:23 - Wars and rumors of wars: prophecy...

Sam Bushman, Curt Crosby, and Lew Moore cover the Honest Money Report with gold near $4,500 and silver at $75, dig into why everybody is frustrated over prices, debate whether Trump will ever take on the Federal Reserve, and make the case for abolishing the IRS before the midterms. They also break down Samsung relocating its US headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, the founders' design for state competition, new evidence continuing to surface on the 2020 election, Tina Peters finally free after 600 days, and the growing media trust crisis in America. Timestamps: 0:18 - Honest Money Report: gold at $4,473, silver at $75 5:03 - Lew...

Sam Bushman, Curt Crosby, and Lew Moore sit down with Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson to expose a coordinated out-of-state money campaign backed by left-wing PAC money trying to remove him from office before the June 23rd primary. They dig into the Resolute Republic PAC, the same playbook used to take out Thomas Massie, mail-in ballot security, non-citizen voting, the SAVE Act, cast vote records, the Tina Peters case, and what real election transparency looks like at the county level. Timestamps: 0:17 - Thomas Massie is out, and the same money is coming for Utah 1:17 - Lew Moore exposes Resolute Republic...

Sam Bushman and James Edwards of thepoliticalcesspool.org dig into the stories the networks won't touch. Two Republican candidates named Dan Sullivan on the same Alaska Senate ballot, the $1.5 million Outback Steakhouse mashed potato lawsuit and what it says about America's lawsuit culture, Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund shot down by his own party, and a sobering midterm outlook with the House genuinely up for grabs. Sam lays the blame squarely where he believes it belongs: Congress. Timestamps: 0:18 - Intro: midterms, Juneteenth, and White History Month 3:03 - Alaska: two Republican candidates both named Dan Sullivan on the same ballot 3:34 - Massie...

Sam Bushman and James Edwards of thepoliticalcesspool.org break down every major Supreme Court case dropping this June. From campaign finance corruption and the defeat of Thomas Massie, to birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, transgender athletes, presidential power over federal agencies, and the Second Amendment, the court is about to reshape the country. Sam and James pull no punches on what it all means heading into the midterms. Timestamps: 0:18 - Intro: it's all about the Supreme Court this June 1:06 - The Supreme Court's June ruling dump explained 5:09 - Campaign finance rules: how the system is rigged against citizens 6:23 - Thomas Massie...

Sam Bushman sits down with Wilk Wilkinson, director of media systems at Braver Angels and host of the Derate the Hate podcast. Wilk shares his personal journey from a blue-collar trucker to a depolarization advocate, and how he discovered the common denominator in most of his problems was himself. They talk diesel fuel costs and what every American is missing about transportation and inflation, how to hold your beliefs without demonizing others, the difference between common ground and moral high ground, and why toxic polarization is the one problem that ensures all other problems never get solved. Plus Sam's constitutional...

Sam Bushman sits down with Wilk Wilkinson of BraverAngels.org to talk about one of the most countercultural ideas in America today: learning to disagree agreeably. With the 2026 national convention coming to Philadelphia June 25-28, just days before the 250th anniversary celebrations, Braver Angels is calling Americans back to courageous citizenship and a pledge renewed. Sam and Wilk cover the FOG model of political manipulation, how to hold your beliefs without demonizing others, what speakers and breakouts to expect, and why this convention might be the most important gathering before the midterms. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Sam Bushman and Wilk Wilkinson...