The Truth Quest Podcast

Ep. 76 - The Truth About Hate Speech

If you pay the slightest bit of attention to the news – nationally or locally – you’ve likely noticed a movement to squash free speech. Sometimes it’s subtle such as a gentle reminder from your spouse not to bring up a particular topic at the family gathering lest you offend Uncle Pete. However, what is happening with more frequency is mass censorship of speech under the guise of calling it “hate speech.” 
What is the truth about hate speech?
Show Notes
Why America Needs Hate Speech Law
UC Berkeley Students Try to Ban Hate Speech From Campus
Cornell Students Move to Ban Hate Speech
Europe Policies Hate Speech; Time for U.S. to do so, too
Freedom for the Speech We Hate
Howard Dean's Wrong Tweet
Hate Speech is Free Speech Governor Dean
Connecticut: Where Ridicule Is A Crime - Alan Dershowitz
Poll: Majority of College Students Support Punishment for Offensive Holloween Costumes
Hate Speech Doesn't Exist
Op-Ed: Actually, hate speech is protected speech
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Ep. 75 - The Truth About the Anti-Federalists

When you hear discussions about the Constitution and the Founding Fathers, you are likely hearing about the majority group who supported the new Constitution called the Federalists. However, there was another group of prophetic founders who opposed the Constitution as written for a variety of reasons who were equally important. They are called the Anti-Federalists. These forgotten founders warned about the inevitable growth in size, scope and power of the federal government - especially the judiciary - all at the expense of the individual states.
Evidence of their accurate predictions can be seen virtually everyday in the national news.
Show Notes
Twitter | Rumble | BitChute | Spotify | Apple
The Anti-Federalists Were Right
Prophetic Anti-Federalists
The Anti-Federalists Were Eerily Prophetic
The Letters of Centinel Attacks on the U.S. Constitution 1787-1788 by Samuel Brya
Brion McClanahan Podcast Episode 63
Anti-Federalists: Federalists and State Sovereignty
The Complete Anti-Federalist edited by Herbert J. Storing
Brion McClanahan Episode 281 - The Anti-Federalist
Truth Quest Episodes:
Episode #3 - The Truth About the Constitution
Episode #37 - The Truth About the Bill of Rights
Episode #43 -The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part I
Episode #44 - The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part II
Episode #45 - The Truth About the Federalist Papers - Part III
Episode #68 - The Truth About Impeachment
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Ep. 74 - The Truth About November 2019

In case you hibernated through the month of November or boycotted the news, this episode will get you caught up on all the major stories from the month that was in only 12 minutes. 
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Ep. 73 - The Truth About Trump Derangement Syndrome

When I first heard the term "Trump Derangement Syndrome", I thought, "This is nothing new! The opposing party of every President has some level of irrationality associated with it."
I then came across a study that claims Americans are stressed out due to the political climate. They are losing sleep, ruining relationships and feeling mentally and physically sick.
When you combine that study with everything Trump has been put through - the constant media scrutiny (fake news), the baseless Russia collusion investigation, the lop-sided and deceitful impeachment inquiry, the level of vitriol directed at him and the violence directed at his supporters, I have come to the conclusion that this syndrome seems real.
Trump just is not playing the game by the customary rules created by the D.C. establishment and they are not happy with the prospect of an outsider changing the rules. Trump Derangement Syndrome is an epidemic among the D.C. establishment. I love the fact that he has deranged them to the point where they have been flushed out with all of their cards laid on the table.
Show Notes
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A Nation Divided: U.S. Politics Taking Physical and Emotional Toll on Americans
Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:
Episode #2 –The Truth About Abortion - What About the Baby?
Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution
Episode #8 – The Truth About Social Security
Episode #12 – The Truth About Socialized Medicine
Episode #14 – The Truth About Obamacare
Episode #18 – The Truth About Gun Control
Episode #26 – The Truth About the Judeo-Christian Tradition
Episode #34 – The Truth About the Electoral College
Episode #39 – The Truth About Student Loans and the Cost of College
Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted
Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You
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Ep. 72 - The Truth About Edward Snowden

If you ask the average American their impression of Edward Snowden, you are likely to hear him portrayed as a villain; he is a traitor to the country and should be tried for treason. A growing minority, however, view him as a hero for exposing the illegal and unconstitutional mass surveillance program which was implemented shortly after the terrorist attack on September 11.
In this episode, we examine the Snowden saga with an eye toward what it teaches us about the Constitution.
Show Notes:
My Life as a NewYork Times Reporter in the Shadow of the War on Terror
Presidents Surveillance Program Worked with Private Sector to Collect Data After Sept 11
Edward Snowden and Turnkey Tyranny
Edward Snowden on the Joe Rogan podcast
Permanent Record, by Edward Snowden
Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:
Episode #3 – The Truth About the Constitution
Episode #37 – The Truth About the Bill of Rights
Episode #42 - The Truth About Julian Assange
Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted
Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You
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Ep. 71 - The Truth About the California Wildfires

Do you know how you can tell it's Fall, bordering on Winter? California is on fire! This annual event seems to fall on the heels of Oktoberfest and, we are being led to believe, that the problem is getting worse! Why? Well, of course, the sole reason for this repetitive event is . . . . climate change!
In this episode, we examine the validity of that claim and try to arrive at the truth about the California wildfires.
Show Notes
Ryan Zinke Blames Radical Enviros for California Fires
Ryan Zinke Interview 
Wildfires Caused by Bad Environmental Policy 
Trump is Right About California's Fires, It Wasn't Climate Change 
California Fires Explained Why They are Getting Worse 
Utility says power lines may have started 2 California fires
Truth Quest Podcast - Episode #7 - The Truth About Climate Change
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Ep. 70 - The Truth About October 2019

In this episode we review the month that was . . . October, 2019. From impeachment to the Democrat debates to transgender athletes and action in the Middle East, it was an eventful month. 
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Ep. 69 - The Truth About White Privilege

The claim of white privilege is very popular these days but the idea itself raises questions. What does it really mean? What can or should be done about it? What is really accomplished by bringing it up? Does the idea improve the conversation about contentious issues or does it lead to its deterioration?
Show Notes
United Church of Christ White Privilege Curriculum
White Privilege Explained
Explaining White Privilege to a Broke White Person
I Have Privilege and You Do Too
Intellectual Intolerance Behind 'Check Your Privilege'
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Ep. 68 - The Truth About Impeachment

Impeachment is a constitutional tool whose responsibility is granted solely to the House of Representatives. As outlined in the Constitution, the rules of impeachment are both specific (treason and bribery) and general (high crimes and misdemeanors). Besides the president and vice president, all "civil officers" are subject to impeachment. That means all federal employees whether appointed or hired.
Contrary to popular belief, impeachment does not mean removal from office. It is essentially an indictment. The Constitution grants the Senate the responsibility of holding a trial based on the evidence presented by the House. If convicted, the defendant can be removed from office and banned from future service in the federal government.
The power of impeachment has been used sparingly with only 19 instances in the nation's history.
You may be surprised by what we uncover when we dive into the language from the Constitution about impeachment, read the words of the Founding Fathers on the topic and study the history of its practice. How many Presidents, Supreme Court Justices and federal employees should have been impeached if the Constitution was followed? 
Show Notes:
KrisAnne Show: Episode 281 - Impeachment Yesterday, Today and the Future
House.gov - Impeachment List
Founders Constitution
Legal Dictionary: High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States
Brion McClanahan Episode 261
Truth Quest Podcast Episodes:
Episodes #16 - The Truth About the Supreme Court
Episode #23 - The Truth About Nullification
Episode #46 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - Sick and Twisted
Episode #47 - The Truth About Roe v. Wade - What They Don't Tell You
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Ep. 67 - The Truth About Negative Interest Rates

If you follow the financial markets to any extent you have likely heard the term “negative interest rates.” In this episode, we are going to examine this never-before-in-history phenomenon. We are going to discuss the three ways this ridiculous financial policy manifests itself: on individuals, on bank reserves and on bonds and examine merits of this policy. Hint: It ain't good!
Show Notes
The Fed's Consideration of Negative Interest Rates Signals Its Rush Toward Irrelevance
The Non-Weirdness of Negative Interest Rates
UBS Starts Charging Rich Clients Negative 0.75% Interest Rate
Mises.org:
Negative Interest Rates are the Price We Pay for De-Civilization
Everything About Negative Interest Rates - Bob Murphy
Why Negative Interest Rates Will Fail
Rothbardian Take on Negative Interest Rates
Why Sweden Ended Its Negative Interest Rate Experiment
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