Ep 271 – Chase Oliver, Libertarian Candidate for President of the United States

Chance Oliver won the libertarian party nomination after 7 votes. He’s a fascinating and controversial figure, and unlike other politicians we know – ehem – (Kamala Harris) answered all of my questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. In the end, there are issues upon which we disagree, but I appreciated his candor and intellectualism. Also, he’s literally…

DZ Ep 167 – Congressman Thomas Massie Reacts to Biden Gun Control Push

Joe Biden has begun his predictable gun control push. For now it’s just threats of vague executive orders and pot banging to try to get congress to move – but there’s very real danger that the dems will make a move on your second amendment rights. In this wide ranging and deep conversation, we cover…

DZ Ep 148 – Kris Paronto, Hero of Benghazi on “Going Through the Suck”

Wow, what a powerful episode. Kris Paronto is one of my personal heroes. He defied orders and acted to save American diplomatic staff lives during a massive terrorist attack in Benghazi. He’s a former Army Ranger and is the inspiration for one of the central characters in the movie 13 Hours. In this very candid…

DZ Ep 144 – Marine Cpl Matt Bradford Lost Both Legs and Both Eyes in Iraq, But His Heart And Will Are The Size of Texas

In this moving episode with my friend and one of my heroes, Marine Cpl Matt Bradford talks about this journey of recovery from an IED explosion in Iraq, to climbing mountains, encouraging wounded warriors and guest appearing on Celebrity Apprentice, to sitting in the galley of the US House of Representatives as the guest of…

DZ ep 37 – Is Democracy Rising in Hong Kong? And Why Can’t Libertarians Win Big Elections? Libertarian Writer Taylor Millard Joins us.

In a wide ranging discussion from Democracy rising in Hong Kong to why Libertarians struggle in big elections my good friend and talented libertarian writer Taylor Millard joins us with his hot takes. 

DZ Ep 34 – Kim Ghattas, Author of Black Wave Explains Turmoil in the Middle East

Kim Ghattas is a BBC Reporter, born and raised in the Middle East and her new book is a nuanced, deeper look into what is behind the turmoil in that region. “Black Wave, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Forty Year Rivalry That Unravelled Culture, Religion and Collective Memory in the Middle East” is a page…