Does Rand Paul Have Daddy Issues? [PODCAST]

by Austin Petersen

The Freedom Report podcast today analyzes the relationship between Rand Paul and his father Ron Paul. A new Washington Post article carried the provocative title, “Daddy Issues: Are Ron Paul’s hardcore stands a problem for son’s presidential bid.”  Our podcast today analyzes the piece, which focuses on comments the elder Paul made regarding secession.

Is Secession legal? Is it moral? Or is it illegal and immoral? Can it be illegal and immoral? Today’s show will delve into that. We’ll also discuss “disaster porn,” fearmongering for profit, and the differences between a libertarian optimist and a libertarian pessimist. If we tell the American people that they have no future unless the government collapses, will people be likely to want us in positions of influence? Maybe there’s a good reason that libertarianism isn’t very popular?

Plus, this show tells the very true story of a Democrat who approached editor Austin Petersen about selling out the movement. Beware the mountebanks and fraudsters who wish to profit off our momentum. Charlatans abound when there’s money to be made.

All that and more on the Freedom Report podcast! Subscribe on iTunes, and leave us a 5 star review!

Austin Petersen is a homegrown Missourian with a lifelong passion for liberty. He grew up on a horse farm in Peculiar, Missouri and went on to attend Missouri State University, graduating with a degree in the Fine Arts. After developing a career in media in both New York City and Washington, D.C., he returned to Kansas City, MO, the city he now calls home. In 2016, Petersen appeared on the national stage as a candidate for president of the United States. He took second place in the crowded Libertarian primary behind Governor Gary Johnson and ahead of cyber security maverick John McAfee. During his campaign, Petersen earned many high-profile conservative endorsements, including Mary Matalin, Erick Erickson and Leon Wolf of RedState.com. Petersen also brings decades of professional experience in a wide variety of fields, from content production and media to business and political activism. He is the owner and chief executive of Stonegait LLC, a consulting firm specializing in photo and video services. He was also the director of production at FreedomWorks and an associate producer for Judge Andrew Napolitano’s show “Freedom Watch” on the Fox Business Network. Additionally, Petersen has a national following as a commentator and professional pundit. He is the founder of The Libertarian Republic, a powerful online news source for the public that receives an average of 1 million unique visits monthly and whose podcast, The Freedom Report, receives an average of one million monthly downloads. He is also a frequent contributor on television, appearing on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC and on dozens of local radio shows.

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