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Show Notes: Episode 36. You Matter - Your Personal Health Revolution In this episode, Alex is joined by Melissa Campbell and David Hildebrand, the authors of You Matter – Your Personal Health Revolution. We sift through a lot of the distractions preventing you from achieving a healthy, happy, and purposeful approach to your body and your life. Don’t miss this discussion, and be sure to grab a copy of their book. Resources: You Matter: Your Personal Health Revolution (on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/You-Matter-Melissa-Campbell/dp/1645750620/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Show Notes: Episode 35. Beginner's Guide to Accessories for Your Self-Defense Handgun (Monday Gun Day) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss selecting accessories for your self-defense handgun. Resources: Galco: https://www.galcogunleather.com/ Vedder: https://www.vedderholsters.com/ T-Rex: https://www.trex-arms.com/product-category/holster-categories/ Comp-Tac: https://www.comp-tac.com/ Aholster: https://aholster.com/ Safariland: https://safariland.com/pages/holster-finder#/ Crossbreed: https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/ UpLULA: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2136952670/ Striker Control Device: https://langdontactical.com/glock-striker-control-device-scd/ Lucky Gunner: https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/ Greg Ellifritz: https://www.activeresponsetraining.net Flashlight: https://www.brownells.com/gear/tactical-gear/flashlights-accessories/microstream-flashlight/ Targets: https://www.brownells.com/gear/targets/paper-targets/action-pistol-practice-target/ Brownells: https://www.brownells.com/ MidwayUSA range bag: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020438366?pid=776487 Stop the Bleed: https://www.stopthebleed.org/ Mountain Man Medical: https://www.mountainmanmedical.com/ Blue Force Gear: https://www.blueforcegear.com/ T.Rex Arms: https://www.trex-arms.com/ Dark Angel Medical: https://darkangelmedical.com/ CAT: https://www.narescue.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t.html North American Rescue: https://www.narescue.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t.html Warrior Poet Supply Co.: https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/medical/ ASP Trauma Kit: https://activeselfprotection.com/shop/asp-belt-trauma-kit/

Show Notes: Episode 34. The Homesteading Festival at Hardison Mill - A Conversation with First-Time Visitors In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by three very special guests to discuss their first time attending The Homesteading Festival at Hardison Mill in Columbia, TN. Resources: https://www.hardisonmill.com/thehomesteadfestival https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadFestival/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYKgFhz-20u3XcCpH4KtuA https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadfestival/?hl=en

Show Notes: Episode 33. Beginner's Guide to Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss selecting a handgun for self-defense for the beginning shooter. Resources: https://www.gunsite.com/classes/250-defensive-pistol-class/ https://www.nssf.org/articles/4-primary-rules-of-firearm-safety/ https://forgeoffreedom.com/nra-basics-of-pistol-shooting/ https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/handgun-recommendations-new-shooters/ https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/best-handguns-for-new-shooters-2020/

Show Notes: Episode 32. Donald Rainwater – Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Indiana In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Libertarian candidate for governor of Indiana, Donald Rainwater. They discuss libertarianism, taxation, education, administrative reform, and limited government. Resources: https://www.rainwaterforindiana.com/home https://www.rainwaterforindiana.com/issues https://www.rainwaterforindiana.com/education-reform https://wibc.com/151010/libertarian-donald-rainwater-discusses-his-run-for-governor-of-indiana-in-2024/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ https://www.facebook.com/rainwater4indiana/posts/pfbid036VH1aWrohLoEfzrqWpETzwRkF6gTychtiwd9N7VrNeQfuH9MtaYeJ4ce2wkbknLrl?notif_id=1683834702920387&notif_t=creators_activity&ref=notif

Show Notes: Episode 31. ATF Final Rule RE Pistol Stabilizing Braces In this episode, Alex Ooley provides an update on the ATF Final Rule regarding firearms equipped with pistol stabilizing braces. Resources: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/mock https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6710/attachments/original/1685129339/Mock_v_Garland_Order_on_Motion_for_Clarification.pdf?1685129339 https://www.saf.org/federal-judge-clarifies-saf-members-protected-by-pistol-brace-injunction/ https://twitter.com/2AFDN/status/1664051543623049218 https://www.gunowners.org/goa-gof-state-of-texas-secure-preliminary-injunction-against-biden-pistol-brace-ban/ https://www.gunowners.org/wp-content/uploads/Tipton-Order.pdf

Show Notes: Episode 30. Jeff Cooper and the Combat Triad In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss Jeff Cooper and the Combat Triad. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Personal-Defense-Jeff-Cooper/dp/1581604955 https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/self-defense-essentials-combat-triad/ https://activeselfprotection.com/ https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ https://www.nrawomen.com/content/understanding-the-combat-triad/ https://www.gunsite.com/videos/gunsites-combat-triad-mindset/ https://www.gunsite.com/about-lt-col-jeff-cooper/ https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-gunsite-legacy/ https://www.molonlabe.net/Commentaries/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Cooper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunsite_Academy https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/jeff-cooper-the-man-behind-the-modern-technique/ https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/the-combat-triad-a-training-tool-for-personal-defense/ https://gundigest.com/article/firearms-martial-arts-jeff-cooper https://www.agirlandagun.org/combat-triad/ https://jeffcooperfoundation.org/about-jeff-cooper/ https://gunculture2point0.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/the-combat-triad-how-gunsite-has-changed-its-mindset/

Episode 29. The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible - A Free Market Odyssey with Ken Schoolland and Aaron Spurling In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by co-host, Aaron Spurling, as well as a special guest, Ken Schoolland, the author of The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: A Free Market Odyssey, a book that tells the story of a boy who becomes shipwrecked on an unfamiliar island after being swept out to sea in a storm. Having previously lived in a relatively free society, in this new strange land he experiences culture shock as he learns of bewildering laws and traditions of the islands inhabitants. The story highlights the absurdities of the laws, the controls imposed on people's lives, and the economic drawbacks of these laws. The laws highlighted are recognizable as common to many countries throughout the world. As the story unfolds, the part individuals in society play in political decision-making and personal responsibility is introduced for discussion. As Jonathan meanders on his way around the Isle of Corrumpo, he meets the Food Police, Uncle Samta, the True Believers, the Grand Inquirer and the Democracy Gang along the way - along with many more wacky inhabitants whose strange ideas and even stranger ways Jonathan is challenged to understand and straighten out. Translated into over 40 languages and 44 published editions, The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible has won numerous awards and has been endorsed by Steve Forbes, Walter Williams, John Stossel, Mark Skousen, and Austrian-School economists and educators throughout the world. The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible has become the classic free-market mix of Frederic Bastiat, Adam Smith, von Mises, and Pat Paulsen. Milton Friedman, a Nobel Laureate Economist said, “It certainly presents basic economic principles in a very simple and intelligent form. It is an imaginative and very useful (book)!"

Show Notes: Episode 28. Defending Our Pets: The Legality of Using Force (plus ATF Pistol Brace Final Rule Update) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to provide a brief update on the ATF pistol brace final rule followed by a discussion of a question that many people ask about,“Are You Justified in Using Force to Defend Your Pets?” Resources: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fifth-circuit-clarifies-that-its-injunction-against-atf-pistol-brace-rule-covers-fpc-s-members https://www.firearmspolicy.org/mock https://www.saf.org/saf-wins-preliminary-injunction-in-arm-brace-rule-challenge/ https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Preliminary-Injunction.pdf https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6710/attachments/original/1685129339/Mock_v_Garland_Order_on_Motion_for_Clarification.pdf?1685129339 https://twitter.com/GunFoundation/status/1662239577845686272 https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2023/05/24/arm-brace-ban-rule-blocked/ https://dockets.justia.com/docket/north-dakota/nddce/1:2023cv00024/57801

Show Notes: Episode 27. Crime and Punishment - A Retributive Theory of Justice with Judge Dustin Houchin In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Judge Dustin Houchin to discuss the retributive theory of justice. Resources: Judge Houchin’s Substack: https://judex.substack.com/p/retributive-justice?publication_id=1153073&post_id=110669882&isFreemail=true https://judex.substack.com/p/retribution-and-status?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1153073&post_id=123168921&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email https://judex.substack.com/p/forge-of-freedom Books Recommended by Judge Houchin: The Status Game by Will Storr https://www.amazon.com/Status-Game-Human-Life-Play/dp/0008354677/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson https://www.amazon.com/NEW-12-Rules-Life-Lead-Title/dp/B09VMNQKF3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=FH2HTRIQGXVQ&keywords=12+Rules+for+Life+by+Jordan+Peterson&qid=1685139093&s=books&sprefix=12+rules+for+life+by+jordan+peterson%2Cstripbooks%2C132&sr=1-2 Forgiveness and Mercy by Jeffrie Murphy and Jean Hampton https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Mercy-Cambridge-Studies-Philosophy/dp/0521395674/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3H1L25OCU72TI&keywords=Forgiveness+and+Mercy+by+Jeffrie+Murphy+and+Jean+Hampton&qid=1685139123&s=books&sprefix=forgiveness+and+mercy+by+jeffrie+murphy+and+jean+hampton%2Cstripbooks%2C130&sr=1-1 The Punisher's Brain by Morris P. Hoffman https://www.amazon.com/Punishers-Brain-Evolution-Cambridge-Economics-ebook/dp/B00IO0E7Y8 One Damn Thing After Another by former U.S. Attorney General WIlliam Barr https://www.amazon.com/One-Damn-Thing-After-Another-ebook/dp/B09QMGH1ZY Other Articles: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/justice-retributive/ https://iep.utm.edu/m-p-puni/ https://iep.utm.edu/punishme/ https://iep.utm.edu/death-penalty-capital-punishment/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retributive_justice https://mises.org/library/retribution-and-restitution-synthesis-0 https://mises.org/wire/rothbard-and-double-restitution

Show Notes: Episode 26. Update on Legal Challenge to ATF Final Rule on Pistol Braces In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss some updates regarding legal challenges currently pending against the ATF final rule on pistol stabilizing braces. Resources: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/mock https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6710/attachments/original/1680190631/Mock_v_Garland_Order_on_Motion_for_Preliminary_Injunction.pdf?1680190631 https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6710/attachments/original/1684349595/Mock_v_Garland_Motion_for_Injunction_Pending_Appeal.pdf?1684349595 https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6710/attachments/original/1684534170/Mock_v_Garland_Response_to_Motion_for_Injunction_Pending_Appeal.pdf?1684534170 https://firearmslaw.duke.edu/2023/03/litigation-highlight-legal-challenges-to-atf-rule-on-stabilizing-braces/ https://newhampshirebulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Joint-state-lawsuit-against-ATF-pistol-brace-rule.pdf https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66802066/firearms-regulatory-accountability-coalition-inc-v-garland/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66802066/7/1/firearms-regulatory-accountability-coalition-inc-v-garland/ https://www.ammoland.com/2023/04/firearms-policy-coalition-loses-bid-to-block-the-pistol-brace-rule/

Show Notes: Episode 25. Why the Worst Get on Top by F A Hayek In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses a chapter from F.A. Hayek’s book, The Road to Serfdom, where he discusses the natural tendency for the worst among us to seek positions of power. Resources: https://intellectualtakeout.org/2017/11/why-the-worst-humans-are-able-to-rise-to-power/ https://fee.org/articles/hayek-was-right-the-worst-do-get-to-the-top/ https://fee.org/resources/the-road-to-serfdom-chapter-10-why-the-worst-get-on-top https://www.cato.org/people/hayek https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/worst-top-biography-friedrich-hayek https://www.cato.org/commentary/road-serfdom-today#

Show Notes: Episode 24. ATF Pistol Brace Rule In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley to discuss the ATF Pistol Brace rule and the implications of the rule. Resources: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-31/pdf/2023-01001.pdf https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/undefined/finalrule2021r-08f508pdf/download https://www.guntrustlawyer.com/files/2015/02/sb15.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4E-xzsUkI0&t=81s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHgN3cn-TUo&t=11s https://www.concealedcarry.com/national/right-to-know-what-is-a-pistol-brace/ https://www.pewpewtactical.com/pistol-braces-and-the-atf/ https://www.firearmspolicy.org/mock https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/factoring-criteria-firearms-attached-stabilizing-braces https://www.silencershop.com/blog/post/atf-ruling-pistol-braces-2023 https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fpc-files-new-lawsuit-challenging-atf-pistol-brace-rulemaking https://www.firearmspolicy.org/mock https://firearmslaw.duke.edu/2023/03/litigation-highlight-legal-challenges-to-atf-rule-on-stabilizing-braces/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/66700926/firearms-regulatory-accountability-coalition-inc-v-garland/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc https://www.facebook.com/guy.relford/posts/pfbid0UdCM9Bi9uVFmRkTdViSXyCJbP9UHSkhSW6coUMyLA8exAXTBoTSefiiFaGedPL2ml

Show Notes: Episode 23. Mother's Day and Guardians of the Galaxy In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses Mother’s Day. Resources: Gandhi quote: https://quotefancy.com/quote/22/Mahatma-Gandhi-Be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world

Show Notes: Episode 22. Vices Are Not Crimes In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the work of Lysander Spooner, “Vices Are Not Crimes: A Vindication of Moral Liberty.” Resources: https://mises.org/library/vices-are-not-crimes https://fee.org/articles/vices-are-not-crimes-lysander-spooners-timeless-lesson/ https://cdn.mises.org/vices_are_not_crimes.pdf Episode 10 re Jury Nullification: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpcWLp46Beg Spooner re Jury Nullification: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55a3c833e4b07c31913e6eae/t/55a51f4fe4b0db2c664c6d6b/1436884815820/An+Essay+on+the+Trial+by+Jury.pdf Works by Lysander Spooner: http://www.lysanderspooner.org/works The Unconstitutionality of Slavery: https://www.amazon.com/Unconstitutionality-Slavery-Annotated-Lysander-Spooner/dp/1729018831 No Treason: The Constitution of No Authority: https://www.amazon.com/No-Treason-Constitution-Authority/dp/1979293074

Show Notes: Episode 20. Aristotle's 12 Virtues and the Good Life In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses Aristotle’s 12 Virtues and how they help cultivate a good life. Resources: Duignan, B.. "eudaimonia." Encyclopedia Britannica, Invalid Date. https://www.britannica.com/topic/eudaimonia. Stoicism with Aaron Spurling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-jDsspghs&t=2810s The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Philosophy-Opinions-Greatest-Philosophers/dp/0671739166 Other Resources re Aristotle’s Virtues: https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/aristotles-11-excellences-for-living-a-flourishing-life/?fbclid=IwAR1YlufnmhZaTTxPw8ywb61BBbAjFgkxuW5J9MeJzACAaeIOLibXco4Wx4E https://kevinhabits.com/aristotles-12-virtues-from-courage-to-magnificence-patience-to-wit/ https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/aristotles-11-guidelines-for-living-a-good-life/ https://liveanddare.com/virtues/#Virtues_List https://aesthetichealingmindset.wordpress.com/2011/06/12/4706/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotelian_ethics https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle-ethics/ https://iep.utm.edu/aristotle-ethics/ https://philosophy.tamucc.edu/notes/aristotelian-virtues https://evolveinc.io/self-improvement/12-virtues-of-aristotle/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/eudaimonia

Show Notes: Episode 21. Armed School Teachers (with Mike Ooley) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley, to discuss new legislation in Indiana that promotes armed teachers in schools. Mike and Alex discuss the legislation along with the benefits of armed teachers and why school corporations should take advantage of this opportunity. Resources: HB 1177: https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1177#document-5a177304 Jim Lucas: https://www.facebook.com/jim.lucas.52/posts/pfbid02K9VZHvSnALgF8EELr3GuktLZhwe3Ui1GiDxtThjv9XkgLVWbkCApTPrB6FQCVMGkl The 2A Project: https://the2aproject.com/ Guy Relford: https://wibc.com/schedule/gun-guy/ https://www.tactical-firearms.com/ John Lott https://crimeresearch.org/2023/04/at-the-washington-times-there-have-been-no-shooting-attacks-in-schools-where-teachers-can-legally-carry-guns/ https://crimeresearch.org/2022/09/survey-by-a-49-to-37-margin-americans-support-armed-teachers-to-stop-school-shootings-those-with-children-are-much-more-supportive/ https://crimeresearch.org/2022/07/on-trt-world-would-arming-teachers-and-staff-stop-us-school-shootings/ _______________________________ Tags: liberty, freedom, rights, responsibilities, personalresponsibility, firearms, handguns, training, mondaygunday

Show Notes: Episode 19. The Forge of Freedom - What Should You Know as a New Gun Owner? In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley, to discuss what a new gun owner needs to know. Resources: Massad Ayoob Group – MAG40: https://massadayoobgroup.com/mag-40/ In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob: https://www.amazon.com/Gravest-Extreme-Firearm-Personal-Protection/dp/0936279001/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39EY9VXTHAXNS&keywords=in+the+gravest+extreme+by+massad+ayoob&qid=1682881750&sprefix=in+the+gravest+ext%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1 The Law of Self-Defense by Andrew Branca https://www.amazon.com/Law-Self-Defense-Indispensable-Citizen/dp/1943809143/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HI3KJNDMJYMI&keywords=law+of+self+defense&qid=1682881794&sprefix=law+of+self+defens%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network (ACLDN) https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/ U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) https://academy.usconcealedcarry.com/ Gunsite https://www.gunsite.com/ John Farnam – Defensive Training International https://defense-training.com/about/ Tom Givens – Rangemaster https://rangemaster.com/tom-givens/ Greg Ellifritz https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ John Correia at Active Self Protection https://activeselfprotection.com/ Lee Weems https://firstpersonsafety.com/

Show Notes: Episode 18. The Forge of Freedom – Why Would an Innocent Person Plead Guilty? In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses why an innocent Defendant might plead guilty. Resources: Three Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent by Harvey Silverglate https://www.amazon.com/Three-Felonies-Day-Target-Innocent/dp/1594035229 Pardieck, Andrew and Edkins, Vanessa and Dervan, Lucian E., Bargained Justice: The Rise of False Testimony for False Pleas (August 1, 2020). Fordham International Law Journal, Vol. 44, No. 2, 2020, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3768687 Qualified Immunity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rH3m9RwGwk Armed Citizen’s Legal Defense Network: https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/november-2021-attorney-question

Show Notes: Episode 16. The Forge of Freedom - NRA Annual Meeting (NRAAM) Recap with Mike Ooley In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley, to discuss the recent NRA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Alex and Mike are both firearms instructors and attorneys in Indiana and discuss their experience at the NRA Annual Meeting. Resources: NRAAM: https://www.nraam.org/ Active Self Protection (ASP): https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveSelfProtection/featured John Lott / Crime Prevention Research Center: https://crimeresearch.org/ On Combat / Lt. Col. Dave Grossman: https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Psychology-Physiology-Deadly-Conflict/dp/0964920514 #2A #NRA #Guns #Freedom #Celebration #NRAAM #NRAConvention #Protection #SelfDefense #ConcealedCarry #Hunting #ShallNotBeInfringed

Show Notes: Episode 17. The Forge of Freedom – Were the Perpetrators of the Holocaust Just Following Orders? What is the Milgram Experiment? In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses an experiment from the 1960s meant to determine why so many people fell in line to carry out the Holocaust. Were these individuals just following orders? Resources: "The Heist," a 2006 TV special by Derren Brown, features a reenactment of the Milgram experiment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heist_(Derren_Brown_special) "Authority" is an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit inspired by the Milgram experiment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authority_(Law_%26_Order:_Special_Victims_Unit) "Experimenter," a 2015 film about Milgram, by Michael Almereyda, was screened at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experimenter_(film) https://www.psy.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/rpo-articles/milgram-1963.pdf https://www.simplypsychology.org/milgram.html https://store.mises.org/Politics-of-Obedience-P529.aspx https://www.thoughtco.com/milgram-experiment-4176401 https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/PSYCH202A-3.1.1-Milgram-experiment.pdf https://www.uncp.edu/sites/default/files/2019-01/Milgrim%20Experiment%20Common%20Lit.pdf https://mises.org/library/milgram-experiment-0 https://mises.org/library/milgram-experiment https://mises.org/library/brighter-look-milgrams-obedience-study https://www.simplypsychology.org/simplypsychology.org-milgram.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milgram_experiment

Show Notes: Episode 15. The Forge of Freedom – “I, Pencil” In this episode, Alex Ooley shares the short story, “I, Pencil.” Resources: https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5Gppi-O3a8 https://mises.org/library/i-pencil https://mises.org/library/anything-thats-peaceful-case-free-market https://cdn.mises.org/Anything%20Thats%20Peaceful%20The%20Case%20for%20the%20Free%20Market_2.pdf https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/10/in-defense-of-i-pencil/ https://www.theamericanconservative.com/pencils-are-from-the-devil/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ERbC7JyCfU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Pencil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_hand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3W2v7LN-88 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYO3tOqDISE _______________________________ The podcast is also available on YouTube, Rumble, and all the most popular podcast streaming sources: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2263714 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theforgeoffreedom PodLink https://pod.link/1663691635 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/id1663691635 Anchor/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-ooley3 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bb7145f8-24dc-49d2-8b43-0c6e4d98686d/the-forge-of-freedom?ref=dm_sh_5bKJq2KMITkxLeV5hmkot23XF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24GFU6uBP3IV9G1e2bFsz6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kODkzNjE3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvr7vFsP_8AhWBL1kFHY6ADA8Q9sEGegQIARAC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-forge-of-freedom TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/The-Forge-of-Freedom-p3486880/ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-forge-of-freedom-106982838/

Show Notes: Episode 14. The Forge of Freedom – Positive & Negative Rights In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the idea of positive and negative rights. Resources: Episode 5 (Bill of Rights): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF_6WB1cVg Negative vs. Positive Rights: Fundamentals and Criticisms by Libertas Bella A Defense Against Attacks on Negative Liberty by Stuart Doyle Isaiah Berlin on Negative Freedom by Murray Rothbard Concept of Rights and Human Rights by Dr. Imran Ahmad Sajid Virginia Declaration of Rights Let’s Think Clearly about “Rights” by Jeffrey Harding Human Rights are Property Rights by Murray N. Rothbard Of Rights: Natural and Arbitrary by Clarence Carson Is Health Care a Human Right? by Trevor Burrus No Rights Without Property Rights by Frank Chodorov How FDR’s Economic Bill of Rights Changed American Politics by Burton W. Folsom Rights by Henry Hazlitt Freedom or Free-for-All? by Lawrence W. Reed When Wishes Become Rights by Leonard E. Read Rights Vs. Entitlements by Steven Yates Rights and Non-Rights: A Simple Way to Distinguish the Two by Lawrence Reed _______________________________ The podcast is also available on YouTube, Rumble, and all the most popular podcast streaming sources: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2263714 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theforgeoffreedom PodLink https://pod.link/1663691635 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/id1663691635 Anchor/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-ooley3 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bb7145f8-24dc-49d2-8b43-0c6e4d98686d/the-forge-of-freedom?ref=dm_sh_5bKJq2KMITkxLeV5hmkot23XF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24GFU6uBP3IV9G1e2bFsz6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kODkzNjE3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvr7vFsP_8AhWBL1kFHY6ADA8Q9sEGegQIARAC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-forge-of-freedom TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/The-Forge-of-Freedom-p3486880/ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-forge-of-freedom-106982838/

Show Notes: Episode 13. The Forge of Freedom - Stoicism (with Guest Aaron Spurling) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Aaron Spurling to discuss Stoicism. Resources: Ryan Holiday / Daily Stoic https://dailystoic.com/what-is-stoicism-a-definition-3-stoic-exercises-to-get-you-started/ Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus https://amzn.to/40JWkoL Meditations by Marcus Aurelius https://amzn.to/3lSs8t0 Letters from a Stoic by Seneca https://amzn.to/3Kfct05 The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph https://amzn.to/3TXcut2 Art of Manliness: https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/stoicism-podcast/ Stanford: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/stoicism/ Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://iep.utm.edu/stoicism/ _______________________________ The podcast is also available on YouTube, Rumble, and all the most popular podcast streaming sources: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2263714 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theforgeoffreedom PodLink https://pod.link/1663691635 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/id1663691635 Anchor/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-ooley3 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bb7145f8-24dc-49d2-8b43-0c6e4d98686d/the-forge-of-freedom?ref=dm_sh_5bKJq2KMITkxLeV5hmkot23XF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24GFU6uBP3IV9G1e2bFsz6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kODkzNjE3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvr7vFsP_8AhWBL1kFHY6ADA8Q9sEGegQIARAC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-forge-of-freedom TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/The-Forge-of-Freedom-p3486880/ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-forge-of-freedom-106982838/

Show Notes: Episode 12. The Forge of Freedom – Stand Your Ground In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the legal doctrine known as “Stand Your Ground.” Legal Concepts for Concealed Carry: https://www.facebook.com/events/939655430722116 Sorry, the Zimmerman Case Still Has Nothing to Do With 'Stand Your Ground' https://reason.com/2013/07/14/sorry-the-zimmerman-case-still-has-nothi/ Florida statute: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0776/0776.html Indiana statute: https://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/2021/title-35/article-41/chapter-3/section-35-41-3-2/ Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC): https://crimeresearch.org/2019/03/at-townhall-com-arkansas-state-senator-is-wrong-about-stand-your-ground-legislation-heres-why/ _______________________________ The podcast is also available on YouTube, Rumble, and all the most popular podcast streaming sources: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2263714 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theforgeoffreedom PodLink https://pod.link/1663691635 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/id1663691635 Anchor/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-ooley3 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bb7145f8-24dc-49d2-8b43-0c6e4d98686d/the-forge-of-freedom?ref=dm_sh_5bKJq2KMITkxLeV5hmkot23XF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24GFU6uBP3IV9G1e2bFsz6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kODkzNjE3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvr7vFsP_8AhWBL1kFHY6ADA8Q9sEGegQIARAC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-forge-of-freedom TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/The-Forge-of-Freedom-p3486880/ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-forge-of-freedom-106982838/