As a freethinker, are you looking through binoculars out at the world in the safety of a foxhole? Get fuel for your soul and intellectual ammunition by listening to The Secular Foxhole podcast, in order to fight for the separation of religion and state. Blair chose this name (The Secular Foxhole) to dispute the myth that there are no atheists in foxholes, but also as a place to share ideas and defend Free Speech. The co-hosts both advocate the separation of Church and State, but also Economi ...
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Today, our returning and distinguished guest, Andrew Bernstein, will prevail upon us his forthright defense of Western Civilization. Listen to this talk while clicking the link to his essay concerning the same. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular …
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Interview with Neil Erian on Progressive Education and School Shootings
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In episode 90 we talk with Neil Erian, a former math teacher who has discovered perhaps the true cause of school shootings; the schools themselves - specifically their curriculum. Don't miss this hard-hitting exposé on the massive failure of our government schools ("indoctrination centers")! Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, …
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Presentation of the Thomas Paine Institute
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Presentation of the Thomas Paines Institute by Alex Bleier and Kevin Osborne. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedbac…
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Ayn Rand's Homes and other Sites of Interest
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Today we talk with Mike Berliner and Anu Seppala about their book, Russia to America: A Guide to Ayn Rand Homes and Sites. We cover Miss Rand's journey from Czarist Russia to the United States and the homes and business offices she lived in/used during her remarkable life. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two…
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Martin and Blair cover a variety of topics today. From the Olympics to Objectivism, not to mention Human Progress and the overall bleak outlook. We also talk about a review of our podcast, the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and statistics for The Secular Foxhole podcast. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents…
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Today we talk about an odd piece of news about the Olympics, plus some good news concerning both Progress and Objectivism. Then Martin covers our show stats and other items of interest. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel f…
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Support Liberalism and Secularism for the 21st Century
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Blair is sharing information about conferences on liberalism and secularism, books by catholic conservatives, and spot-on joke regarding the upcoming presidential election in the United States America. Martin is talking about the European elections, and is mentioning a podcast discussing deepfakes, distrust, and democracy. You will get informed abo…
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A Conversation with Brian P. Simpson on Why Markets Don't Fail
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We welcome back Brian Simpson to talk about his 2005 book, Markets Don't Fail. Tune in for a lively discussion covering several topics found in most/all economic textbooks, and why those books are misleading, at best, and outright false, at worst. In essence, we prove that, Markets Don't Fail. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode…
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Today we chat with Marsha Enright, President and Program Director of Reliance College. Of the many topics we cover: The significance of the name Reliance. What is their core program of subjects. The Unknown beauty of the city of Chicago. Her essay on What Vision Do Young People Need. Her time spent with Ayn Rand. Check out this delightful episode! …
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News Sandwich, Bitcoin, Gold, Silver, Satoshis, Podcast Stats, and True Fans
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Martin and I discuss our latest News Sandwich with different topics, e.g., anti-trust and Apple, climate pressure groups and financial investors, and car issues in Maine. Martin goes through our show statistics, and gives a shout-out to our true fans and a call-to action regarding Sam Sethi's service, TrueFans.fm. Is there really a choice between B…
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This episode has us talking with returning guest, Aaron Smith of the Ayn Rand Institute. Today's topic is Stoicism's "Worst Idea." Join us for a lively discussion. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yours…
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Ayn Rand would have been 119 years old on Feb 2, 2024. Today we have Philosopher Andrew Bernstein with us to discuss her novels and philosophy. We talk about the significance of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, along with his own impact on her ideas with the works he has authored. We look into the future of an 'Objectivist' society, too. All ar…
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We wrap up our discussion with Professor Hicks concerning his book. Truthfully, we could do about five more hours covering this plague upon Mankind. Alas, we will see if we can do that in the future. Happy New Year! Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Sec…
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Today we offer you a wide-ranging discussion on racism with Professor Bernstein, that includes both his fiction novel, Reckoning, and his non-fiction work, entitled - American Racism: Its Decline, Its Baleful Resurgence, and Our Looming Race War. Tune in for a sobering talk. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (t…
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Today we're delighted to interview author Frederick Seiler, author of God Vs Nature, an overview of the historical conflict between reason and faith. Between science and religion. Let it be noted that this book is different in that it uses Ayn Rand's epistemology to make the case that yes, there is a conflict and that we in the West are losing our …
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The World's Greatest, yet Unknown Philosopher
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Today we have as our guest, James Valliant, who studied Objectivism with Dr. Lenonard Peikoff, Ayn Rand's legal and intellectual heir, to celebrate Dr. Peikoff's 90th Birthday (October 15, 2023). Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Ha…
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Today we talk with Michael Liebowitz, author of View from a Cage, about his life in prison and his intellectual growth to become an advocate of liberty. This is a very interesting and stimulating conversation. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular F…
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Positive News Sandwich, Stats, Support, Give-Away, Spreading the Good Word
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Today Martin and I go over some show statistics, and talk about some cool current news items you may not have heard about. We also mention how you could support us, and spread the good word about our podcast. Martin was thinking of mentioning give-aways, but he forgot to say it during our conversation What kind of give-away, and merch., would like …
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In this show, we talk with Canadian Patriot, Matthew Ehret, who has an unique perspective on many issues, but one here, that I concur with, concerning Eco-Terrorism. Yes, it's a real thing. Links will be in the show notes. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) …
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News on Clean Energy, Gene Therapy, Lunar Activities, and How to Support Our Show
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We have a news sandwich with only positive news regarding clean energy, gene therapy, and lunar activities. Please support our show, if you value the content! Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself t…
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Andrew Bernstein: The Truth About Climate Change
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In today's show, have a chat with Philosopher Andrew Bernstein, about his new pamphlet, The Truth About Climate Change. Tune in for an interesting show as we uncover facts that are routinely overlooked by the government and media. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (fo…
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247 Years Young! Happy Birthday America!
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Join us for our 70th episode, as our guest, Robert Begley, discusses the similarities between Founder Alexander Hamilton and Ayn Rand. Robert gives a clear Call to Action, at the end of our conversation! Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole…
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Interview with Author Anders Ingemarson
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Today we discuss Anders' political philosophy book, 'Think Right or Wrong, Not Left or Right.' Covering subjects like inflation, immigration, and the immorality of the welfare state. Plus Individualism versus Collectivism. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) …
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Blair gives some tips on how to stay positive during times like these. Martin gives us some statistics, and tell how you could become a "podfan"... Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other…
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Value 4 Value, Sats, and The Question about Asking
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We talk about the value 4 value model, Satoshis, and the thing about asking your listeners to become co-producers and supporters of the podcast. Blair share a positive news story about space business, and a future event for us as podcasters. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by …
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Robert Tracinski on Causation, Robots, and AI
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Rob Tracinski joins us for a fun discussion on current topics of interest, Including his upcoming course. Martin is giving a shout-out to supporters of the show, e.g., fellow podcaster, Kyrin Down of Mere Mortals podcast, and fellow Objectivist friend, Roland Horvath. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cent…
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What is the one stumbling block that has crippled mankind for more than two millennia? Tune in to find out. Martin had sent a digital telegram (boostagram) with a note and a treasure of 221,905 Satoshis, to Podcasting 2.0 podcast with Adam Curry & Dave Jones. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the…
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Our newest episode, the first for the New Year, features Professor Richard Ebeling, where we discuss his recent defense of Liberalism. Tune in for his penetrating insights on a number of issues. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hal…
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Warren Fahy and James Valliant on Creating Christ
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Today we video chat with returning guests, James Valliant and Warren Fahy as they discuss the documentary made from their great book, Creating Christ: How the Romans Invented Christianity. (Due to an "act of God," I have published the web recording without doing any editing. ;) ) Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.…
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For episode 62, we talk with our friend and returning guest, Andy Bernstein. His new book, Why Johnny Still Can't Read, or Write, or Understand Math - and What We Can Do About It, is our topic for the day. At the end of the show, Martin is giving a shout-out to fellow podcaster, McIntosh of Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast, for his s…
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Author Ken West is our guest today. We discuss his high regard for Ayn Rand and her philosophy, and how it has enhanced his life and writing. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other membe…
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Saving Time by Falling Back. Cockroaches in Politics, Sad Puppies, and Sats Cats.
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We talk about the daylight saving time, Twitter, cockroaches in politics, sad puppies waiting for a happy note, and cats. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the diff…
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Populism and “The Worst of Both Worlds”
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Today with returning guest Robert Tracinski who is here discussing his two recent articles on populism and illiberalism. At the end of the show, Martin is giving a shout-out to fellow podcaster, McIntosh of Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast, for his support and boostagram with Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin). Why do you think that populism…
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News Sandwich Segment on Satanic Temple, UN Climate Search, and a Primer on Economics. Value for Value info, Numbers, and September 2 Print.
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We are having our duo show, going through the News Sandwich Segment, Blair is sharing his book tips, and Martin is telling about a new site on value for value model, and his new September 2 print by Bosch Fawstin. You will hear how the Satanic Temple is going after abortion bans in Idaho and Indiana, a representative for communications at the Unite…
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Postmodernism Explained, with Stephen Hicks
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Part 1. Professor Hicks joins us to give an overview of his brilliant exposé on Postmodernism's roots. To be continued with Part 2, later this year. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the othe…
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We are entering the third year of production, talking about news, the upcoming International Podcast Day on September 30, and the value for value model. You will hear stories about Trudeau in Canada, banks and car loans in Australia, and issues of neutrality and heating in Switzerland. We wrap-up the show with a feedback loop on boostagrams and how…
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Bosch Fawstin on Rushdie, Paludan, and Freedom of Expression
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With today's returning guest, cartoonist Bosch Fawstin, we cover how crucial the freedom of expression is and how it's being all but wiped out of men's minds. Especially here in America. This talk is not your normal blather about ideas, but a hard-hitting 'truth to power' episode. Listener beware. Martin is ending the show with a shout-out to Mere …
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Martin is proposing the following number (221,905) of Satoshis for the Boostagram Numerology page on GitHub. Blair is informing about Swan Bitcoin. At the end of the episode, we announce the winner of 50,000 sats, thanks to the giveaway campaign by Fountain app, and share stats about our podcast. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this epis…
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Shouldn’t You Really Know Better After All This Time?
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We will see who the anti-Aristotelians are and that they are anti-life and anti-happiness. Thus they are responsible for these tragedies across the past 2500 years. Do you want to be motivated by Love, or motivated by Fear. Listen and decide. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by…
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Global Implications of the Australian Federal Election
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Returning guest, Vinay Kolhatkar, is discussing his post, On Election Day, Australia Commits Climate Suicide. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episod…
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A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society
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In our interview with author Brian P. Simpson, we cover these important ideas from his newest book (A Declaration and Constitution for a Free Society: Making the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution Fully Consistent with the Protection of Individual Rights). From Rowman & Littlefield's book page: What are individual rights? What is fre…
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Pun Intended. Today we have with us Raymond Niles and Kyle Kirschling, who talk about their unique idea of Substeading. From their website: Imagine if getting to the airport were as easy as riding an elevator, if trains were as clean and comfortable as a limousine, if it took half as long to get anywhere in the city. In this paper, we show how Subs…
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Trader Principle and Value for Value. The Fountainhead and Fountain app.
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We talk about how the trader principle and the value for value model are linked together. Martin gives step-by-step instructions on how to use new podcasts apps like Fountain, and does a shout-out to fellow podcasters, Kyrin Down & Juan Granados. They had Dave Jones of the Podcasting 2.0 initiative on their show, Mere Mortals. We talk also about ar…
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James Valliant on the Role of the Supreme Court, Abortion Rights, and the Sad Situation in the Sunshine State
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Today we talk with James Valliant, author of Creating Christ: How the Romans Invented Christianity. We discuss the possible bad effects of the SCOTUS leak, and the worse outcome if Roe v Wade is struck down. Then we wrap up with Disney vs. DeSantis. Martin is ending with a call-to-action regarding the new podcast app, Fountain, and is informing how…
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Russian Orthodox Church, Disinformation Czar, and DeSantis versus Disney
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In this episode, Martin and I discuss Atilla and the Witch Doctor, DeSantis and Disney, the new ‘Disinformation Czar,’ along with important news about an upcoming interview concerning this ‘czar,’ and some changes to the Secular Foxhole, and Podcasting 2.0. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the c…
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Martin and I do a short show giving a Huge Thank You to a previous guest, who gave the show a wonderful donation. We then talk about the show’s relevance to current issues and preview future guests and discuss future plans. As a wrap-up we list different ways you could support us as podcasters, e.g., by posting reviews on Podchaser, and using new p…
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Our guest today is Warren Fahy, who is here to discuss his latest novel, Magenta. Magenta is about a color-coded social credit system that has crushed the American people's spirit for decades and how three young people overturn that system. Plus, we talk about his other novels, like Fragment and The Kor. Then he mentions his touching and also terri…
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James Madison, News Sandwich, and Value for Value in the Podosphere
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Our show commemorates James Madison's birthday, March 16th. We recommend his Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments. Then we discuss topics in our news sandwich segment, and talk about the value for value model in the podosphere. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation…
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Robert Tracinski visits us again to expand on three of his recent articles, published in Discourse Magazine. We have a stimulating, thought-provking discussion. Why don’t you listen in? Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel f…
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Today we talk with Kevin Osborne a local writer (Connecticut) who has written two fascinating books about America. Join us for a great discussion. Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other …
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