I talk about Biden's sadly DOA immigration bill and some of the really good stuff in it, the Facebook - Australia story, Ted Cruz's ill fated Cabo trip, Cuomo lying about the number of grandmas and grandpas that dies of COVID in NY nursing homes, my bewilderment at political parties hitching themselves to jackasses, and few other bits 

I talk about Biden's sadly DOA immigration bill and some of the really good stuff in it, the Facebook - Australia story, Ted Cruz's ill fated Cabo trip, Cuomo lying about the number of grandmas and grandpas that dies of COVID in NY nursing homes, my bewilderment at political parties hitching themselves to jackasses, and few other bits

Biden's Immigration Bill, Jerk Politicians, Facebook Turns The News Off

TL;DL - everything is kinda horrible and broken but hey we might be getting some sweet at home COVID tests and another vaccine on the US market.

TL;DL - everything is kinda horrible and broken but hey we might be getting some sweet at home COVID tests and another vaccine on the US market.

Here Comes Impeachment 2.0, At Home COVID Tests, and The Anti-Squad

Well January sure turned out to be a weird month no? This past week capped it off with the rise of meme investing, preparing for impeachment 2.0, and a Texas court blocking Biden's 100 day deportation moratorium.  A heads up - I'll be announcing in the next week changes to my Patreon and Substack accounts going forward, keep an eye out

Well January sure turned out to be a weird month no? This past week capped it off with the rise of meme investing, preparing for impeachment 2.0, and a Texas court blocking Biden's 100 day deportation moratorium.  A heads up - I'll be announcing in the next week changes to my Patreon and Substack accounts going forward, keep an eye out

Meme Investing For Fun And Profit, Impeachment Prep

The Trump administration is officially over and the Biden administration is gearing up; from the executive orders Biden issued on Day One we get a glimpse into his policy priorities.     Plus, we have an impending impeachment trial and the possible formation of a Trump based political party.

Trump Leaves, Biden Comes In, What Happens Next?

The past week brought us Trump's second impeachment, details on the upcoming inauguration, and details on just how stupid (or overly confident) the Capitol rioters were.     I also discuss the upcoming battle over the next stimulus bill and how jamming a $15 minimum wage requirement in it might have poison pilled it.   Don't forget to subscribe to my Substack jenmonroue.substack.com

The past week brought us Trump's second impeachment, details on the upcoming inauguration, and details on just how stupid (or overly confident) the Capitol rioters were.   I also discuss the upcoming battle over the next stimulus bill and how jamming a $15 minimum wage requirement in it might have poison pilled it.   Don't forget to subscribe to my Substack <a href="http://jenmonroue.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jenmonroue.substack.com</a>

Impeachment, Inauguration, Idiot Capitol Rioters

Twitter Boots Trump

I don't know if this will go down as the week the GOP finally died but after losing Georgia, a riot in the Capitol building, and their leading losing his social media platforms it is on life support

I don't know if this will go down as the week the GOP finally died but after losing Georgia, a riot in the Capitol building, and their leading losing his social media platforms it is on life support

The GOP Loses Georgia, The Capitol Riot, Twitter Boots Trump

Good news -- it's 2021! Bad news -- January is going to be a hell of a month     We've got a fight over if Congress will approve additional direct stimulus finds (no), a vaccine rollout that's not going so great (eh), the first shot fired in the Vaccine War (yikes), and a last ditch phone call from to get the results of the Georgia election altered (oh boy)     Next week -- the Georgia Senate runoff and the Congressional approval of the Electoral College vote.

Stimulus 2.0, Vaccine Rollout, Trump's Phone Call

The last full week of 2020 is officially over! This stupid dumb year is almost over!     We still have insanely high unemployment and no COVID relief package but we do have another vaccine on the horizon.     We also still have Trump and his swampy pardons, plus an unexplained RV explosion in Nashville

Finally, 2020 Is Almost Over - Weekly Roundup

In the past week   -Barr handed in his resignation   -FDA approved Moderna's vaccine for EUA   -FDA also approved a completely at home rapid COVID test kit   -the federal government kinda botched the Pfizer vaccine rollout   -we learned that (probably) Russian state sponsored hackers gained access to federal computer systems and has been rooting around in them since the spring

Barr Goes Bye-Bye, More Vaccines , The Goverment Gets Hacked

Bad news - unemployment has once again skyrocketed and the FTC wants to break up Facebook     Good news - the 2020 election legal odyssey has ended and the first batch of Pfizer vaccine is officially in distribution

Everyone Hates Facebook, SCOTUS v. MAGA, Vaccines Are Coming

Political and social commentary from a libertarian woman's perspective.

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Great podcast - Jen is smart and insightful, and her perspective is a breath of fresh air.

Great podcast

Jen the Libertarian

Dave Smith

Since the whole idea that COVD-19 has killed libertarianism thing hasn't died (despite my valiant efforts to kill it) I decided to have Dave on to talk about how libertarianism has been vindicated, the stimulus package, how government never fixes anything, and a host of other stuff Subscribe to my Patreon for early access to episodes - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

Since the whole idea that COVD-19 has killed libertarianism thing hasn't died (despite my valiant efforts to kill it) I decided to have Dave on to talk about how libertarianism has been vindicated, the stimulus package, how government never fixes anything, and a host of other stuff Subscribe to my Patreon for early access to episodes - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Libertarianism Ain't Dead Yet w/ Dave Smith 

Alex Nowrasteh

Alex and I have a long discussion about some of the misconceptions surrounding immigration, how to reach out to those who have those misconceptions, the new public charge rule (and do immigrants really use more welfare than natives), and a host of other stuff Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

Alex and I have a long discussion about some of the misconceptions surrounding immigration, how to reach out to those who have those misconceptions, the new public charge rule (and do immigrants really use more welfare than natives), and a host of other stuff Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

On Doing It Legally (Immigration That Is) w/ Alex Nowrasteh

NIMBYism has finally made its way to the MAGA crowd, and much like their brethren the progressive NIMBYs they are super happy to use the State to enforce their preferences and lose their damn minds when they can no longer do so Enter Luke Rosiak and how Dems are going to ruin Virginia suburbs by...doing a slight zoning deregulation  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

NIMBYism has finally made its way to the MAGA crowd, and much like their brethren the progressive NIMBYs they are super happy to use the State to enforce their preferences and lose their damn minds when they can no longer do so Enter Luke Rosiak and how Dems are going to ruin Virginia suburbs by...doing a slight zoning deregulation  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

MAGA NIMBYs

This year / decade isn't starting off so well guys We've got a rash of anti-Semitic attacks in NYC to deal with, anti-gun folks making dumb arguments, and we may have just really kicked the hornet's nest with Iran  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

This year / decade isn't starting off so well guys We've got a rash of anti-Semitic attacks in NYC to deal with, anti-gun folks making dumb arguments, and we may have just really kicked the hornet's nest with Iran  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

It's 2020, Are We Going To War With Iran?

Stephanie Slade

Seeing as I've been following this new nationalist movement since it got it's introduction though that weird Carlson monologue from last January having a conversation with Slade (managing editor of Reason) seemed a no brainer  Her April 2020 cover piece covers Lowry's new book and his new definition of nationalism, the flaws in their thesis, and what do these people even want  Read her piece here - https://reason.com/2020/02/24/against-the-new-nationalism/ And subscribe to my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe 

Seeing as I've been following this new nationalist movement since it got it's introduction though that weird Carlson monologue from last January having a conversation with Slade (managing editor of Reason) seemed a no brainer  Her April 2020 cover piece covers Lowry's new book and his new definition of nationalism, the flaws in their thesis, and what do these people even want  Read her piece here - <a href="https://reason.com/2020/02/24/against-the-new-nationalism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://reason.com/2020/02/24/against-the-new-nationalism/</a> And subscribe to my Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Against The New Nationalism w/ Stephanie Slade 

Bryan Caplan

I sit down to talk to Bryan Caplan, economics professor at George Mason University and author of several books, to talk about his latest book 'Open Borders - The Science and Ethics of Immigration'  We talk about the philosophical and economic arguments for open borders, why Milton was wrong, and however if you don't agree with the idea of open borders he still has some ideas for you to ponder Buy the book here! -  https://www.amazon.com/Open-Borders-Science-Ethics-Immigration/dp/1250316960 And my Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

I sit down to talk to Bryan Caplan, economics professor at George Mason University and author of several books, to talk about his latest book 'Open Borders - The Science and Ethics of Immigration'  We talk about the philosophical and economic arguments for open borders, why Milton was wrong, and however if you don't agree with the idea of open borders he still has some ideas for you to ponder Buy the book here! - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Open-Borders-Science-Ethics-Immigration/dp/1250316960" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Open-Borders-Science-Ethics-Immigration/dp/1250316960</a> And my Patreon - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Talking Open Borders w/ Bryan Caplan 

Because there isn't enough to talk about this week here's my recap of Trump's State of the Union speech from 2/4. Y'know, the day before the final impeachment vote.  Welcome to 2020 Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

Because there isn't enough to talk about this week here's my recap of Trump's State of the Union speech from 2/4. Y'know, the day before the final impeachment vote.  Welcome to 2020 Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

State Of The Union Recap

Biden gets a massive victory over Bernie in SC (what does it mean?), Weinstein is finally convicted of sex crimes (and nobody cares?), coronavirus takes over the news cycle (are we going to die?), the US and the Taliban strike a peace deal (is this gonna work?), and two good bits of immigration news (how is this going to play out?) Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

Biden gets a massive victory over Bernie in SC (what does it mean?), Weinstein is finally convicted of sex crimes (and nobody cares?), coronavirus takes over the news cycle (are we going to die?), the US and the Taliban strike a peace deal (is this gonna work?), and two good bits of immigration news (how is this going to play out?) Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Biden!, Weinstein?, Coronavirus!, Afghanistan?, Good Immigration News!

It was another long week, but this past week had some extra special tension seeing as we kicked it off not know if we were going into a hot war with Iran or no but it's kinda ok now but not really since there are still 176 people dead who weren't meant to be part of all this  On the bright side we got a stemwinder from Gaetz of all people on how Congress needs to take back its war powers so there's that at least Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

It was another long week, but this past week had some extra special tension seeing as we kicked it off not know if we were going into a hot war with Iran or no but it's kinda ok now but not really since there are still 176 people dead who weren't meant to be part of all this  On the bright side we got a stemwinder from Gaetz of all people on how Congress needs to take back its war powers so there's that at least Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Iran Responds, A Plane Gets Shot, and The Aftermath 

For some reason there are people online who think this is a good time to try dunk on libertarians like we don't have an answer as to what to do in a pandemic Yeah its really not er a good time to try libertarians on healthcare policy Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

For some reason there are people online who think this is a good time to try dunk on libertarians like we don't have an answer as to what to do in a pandemic Yeah its really not er a good time to try libertarians on healthcare policy Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Yes There Are Libertarians In A Pandemic (And We Were Right)

Nick Sarwark

Nick (chairman of the LP, criminal defense attorney, Executive Director of Libertarian Policy Institute, Principle of Wedge Squared Strategies) and I talk about criminal justice, his time in the Colorado PDs office, the legalization of cannabis in IL and the pardons / clemency that's come with it, NY eliminating cash bail for misdemeanors and certain felonies, and an impromptu impeachment tirade  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

Nick (chairman of the LP, criminal defense attorney, Executive Director of Libertarian Policy Institute, Principle of Wedge Squared Strategies) and I talk about criminal justice, his time in the Colorado PDs office, the legalization of cannabis in IL and the pardons / clemency that's come with it, NY eliminating cash bail for misdemeanors and certain felonies, and an impromptu impeachment tirade  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access and exclusive content - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Criminal Justice Reform (Among Other Things) w/ Nick Sarwark

This past week somehow managed to be even worse than any of us anticipated - from the Iowa debacle, the final impeachment vote, Trump's post-SOTU rant, a few high profile firings, and an attack on US servicemembers in Afghanistan that has produced casualties.  (and yes I know I said the NH primary is on Monday it's actually on Tuesday time has no meaning when you cover politics) Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

This past week somehow managed to be even worse than any of us anticipated - from the Iowa debacle, the final impeachment vote, Trump's post-SOTU rant, a few high profile firings, and an attack on US servicemembers in Afghanistan that has produced casualties.  (and yes I know I said the NH primary is on Monday it's actually on Tuesday time has no meaning when you cover politics) Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Hell Week

This week ended in a very different place from where it started, from the WH completely botching it's response to coronavirus to Biden extending his lead on Bernie to setting up an upcoming week where who knows what will happen Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

This week ended in a very different place from where it started, from the WH completely botching it's response to coronavirus to Biden extending his lead on Bernie to setting up an upcoming week where who knows what will happen Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

CORONAVIRUS!, Super Tuesday 2.0 

Marc Clair

Marc Clair (host of the Lions of Liberty podcast) is one of the unfortunate souls who lives in California and is subject to a statewide shelter in place order. So we chat about what it's like on the inside, subversive art supply sellers, how California is a *really* big state with a lot of people and industry, and how humans are going to finds ways around any lockdown  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

Marc Clair (host of the Lions of Liberty podcast) is one of the unfortunate souls who lives in California and is subject to a statewide shelter in place order. So we chat about what it's like on the inside, subversive art supply sellers, how California is a *really* big state with a lot of people and industry, and how humans are going to finds ways around any lockdown  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Clampdownafornia w/ Marc Clair

In a week where we had the most insane Dem debate yet we also had the Nevada caucus which featured some surprises that make me think my assessment of the debate may be more correct than I thought Not all is good though - it's beginning to look like we'll have a Candidate Sanders and let's just say certain people are freaking the hell out  I also have a tale to tell about what happens when you fall for an internet rumor that happens to fit neatly into your confirmation bias  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

In a week where we had the most insane Dem debate yet we also had the Nevada caucus which featured some surprises that make me think my assessment of the debate may be more correct than I thought Not all is good though - it's beginning to look like we'll have a Candidate Sanders and let's just say certain people are freaking the hell out  I also have a tale to tell about what happens when you fall for an internet rumor that happens to fit neatly into your confirmation bias  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Nevada, Feeling The Bern, The Sock Account That Wasn't

New Hampshire went off without a hitch but with some surprising results, Bloomberg gets the oppo research treatment over stop and frisk, and the Stone sentencing throws the DOJ into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons And Smollett makes a return to the news cycle! Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

New Hampshire went off without a hitch but with some surprising results, Bloomberg gets the oppo research treatment over stop and frisk, and the Stone sentencing throws the DOJ into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons And Smollett makes a return to the news cycle! Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

New Hampshire, Bloomberg's Badish Week, DOJ Revolt

We've made it to the (as of now) next to last Democratic debate and this one was different Two candidates, three moderatos, no audience  And I've gotta say, it was actually...good Subscribe to my Patreon for early access to episodes - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

We've made it to the (as of now) next to last Democratic debate and this one was different Two candidates, three moderatos, no audience  And I've gotta say, it was actually...good Subscribe to my Patreon for early access to episodes - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

The Democratic Debate Dumpster Fire Round Eleven 

Now that I'm (hopefully) back on my regular recording schedule in these 'rona times it's time for a week and a half roundup, from our unemployment numbers to the "let's reopen the economy" debate to FEMA stealing PPE to a update on the primary season that yes is still happening 

Now that I'm (hopefully) back on my regular recording schedule in these 'rona times it's time for a week and a half roundup, from our unemployment numbers to the "let's reopen the economy" debate to FEMA stealing PPE to a update on the primary season that yes is still happening

Unemployment, FEMA Pirates, Primary Season Update 

Since I've been making *a lot* of content lately I've covered a bunch of current topics of the day but there's some things I haven't had a chance to discuss so here's a hodgepodge of stuff  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

Since I've been making *a lot* of content lately I've covered a bunch of current topics of the day but there's some things I haven't had a chance to discuss so here's a hodgepodge of stuff  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Weekly Roundup - Batting Cleanup Edition

To say Biden had a super Super Tuesday is an understatement but this race is far from over.  We said goodbye to Pete and Amy and Mike and Liz with varying amounts of drama and infighting On the 15th we will have a debate but someone will be conspicuously left out again.... And ICYMI Trump's camp filed three SLAPP lawsuits against media outlets who ran opinion pieces he didn't like  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe

To say Biden had a super Super Tuesday is an understatement but this race is far from over.  We said goodbye to Pete and Amy and Mike and Liz with varying amounts of drama and infighting On the 15th we will have a debate but someone will be conspicuously left out again.... And ICYMI Trump's camp filed three SLAPP lawsuits against media outlets who ran opinion pieces he didn't like  Subscribe to my Patreon for early access - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/jenmonroe</a>

Biden's Super Tuesday, What Happens Next, Trump's SLAPP Fight

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