The Chris Spangle Show podcast

The Chris Spangle Show

The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustain a free and thriving society. Join us to defend liberty, strengthen your community, and renew culture - one conversation at a time.

The Chris Spangle Show helps you make sense of current events, politics, and culture through the lenses of Christian faith and libertarian principles. With sharp analysis, historical insight, and relatable conversations, Chris offers clarity in chaos - encouraging personal responsibility, civic action, and thoughtful engagement with the world around us. Rejecting tribalism and top-down control, the show challenges you to lead with conviction, serve others, and live out the values that sustain a free and thriving society. Join us to defend liberty, strengthen your community, and renew culture - one conversation at a time.

 

#765

HMP 12: Holy Roman Empire elections and the rise of the Habsburgs

Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief open Season 2 with essential background for the late 1200s... more

06 Dec 2025

55 MINS

55:04

06 Dec 2025


#764

History of Modern Politics is Back! An Update from Matt and Chris

Chris Spangle and Matt Wittlief reunite to bring back History of Modern Politics after a l... more

24 Nov 2025

19 MINS

19:38

24 Nov 2025


#763

The promise of a conservative Gen Z, cultural chaos, and the centralization of power in the executiv...

Join Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Rhinehold for an unfiltered conversation exploring ev... more

29 Oct 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:38

29 Oct 2025


#762

Who cares about political hypocrisy? Plus, The East Wing, Venezuelan Boats, and No Kings on WJOB

Chris Spangle is interviewed by Chuck Pullen and Bob Starkey on "The Fall of Chuck And Bob... more

27 Oct 2025

34 MINS

34:43

27 Oct 2025


#761

Christian Nationalism, Free Expression, and the Future of Liberty

Chris Spangle, Harry Price, and Reinhold reunite for a new episode of We Are Libertarians.... more

28 Sep 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:38

28 Sep 2025


#760

Foundations of Liberty 003: Individualism vs. Collectivism

In 1633, Galileo Galilei was condemned by the Roman Inquisition for teaching that the Eart... more

25 Sep 2025

55 MINS

55:17

25 Sep 2025


#759

Why the Charlie Kirk murder drove suburban America to church... And what to do if you're lukewarm

Chris Spangle reflects on the week following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the surprising ... more

22 Sep 2025

43 MINS

43:37

22 Sep 2025


#758

Civility Is Not Silence: How to Talk Politics with Courage with Project Civility's Jeff Worrell

Chris Spangle sits down with Carmel City Councilor Jeff Worrell to discuss Project Civilit... more

18 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:29

18 Sep 2025


#757

"Brick by brick": Building an ordered life through grit with Chris Spangle on Leading Adam

Hosts Adam Binkerd and Erika Crabtree open season three of Leading Adam with a deeply pers... more

05 Sep 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:35

05 Sep 2025


#756

Foundations of Liberty 002: Understanding Natural Rights vs. Legal Rights

What are natural rights, and how do they differ from legal rights? In this episode of Foun... more

31 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:38

31 Aug 2025


#755

Why becoming American was “the best day of my life” for Agustina Vergara Cid

Agustina Vergara Cid, a former immigrant from Argentina and now a U.S. citizen, joins host... more

21 Aug 2025

57 MINS

57:31

21 Aug 2025


#754

Foundations of Liberty 001: The 8 Core Principles of Libertarian Thought

Chris Spangle launches a new series exploring the foundational ideas behind libertarianism... more

08 Aug 2025

34 MINS

34:30

08 Aug 2025


#753

Introducing Foundations of Liberty: Where The Show Is Headed

Chris Spangle returns to share why he’s been away and what’s next for the show. He opens u... more

08 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:56

08 Aug 2025


#752

Grill Pilled: Chris Spangle on Escaping Political Idolatry and Reclaiming Real Life

I was honored to (and surprised) to be asked as a guest on Jacob Winograd's show The LCI G... more

25 Jun 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:51

25 Jun 2025


#751

Why the Spectrum Pipeline Act Matters | James Czerniawski on Wireless Innovation & 5G

Senior policy analyst James Czerniawski of Americans for Prosperity joins The Chris Spangl... more

06 Jun 2025

18 MINS

18:20

06 Jun 2025


#750

America Is an Idea. Here’s Why Civics Teaches Us That with Alejandro Ramos

Join Chris Spangle and Alejandro Ramos as they discuss why civics education is crucial for... more

19 May 2025

49 MINS

49:32

19 May 2025


#749

Tariffs, Trade, and Tensions: Chris Spangle and Alex Rosado on U.S.-China Policy

Chris Spangle is joined by Alex Rosado, professional programs assistant at the Alexander H... more

10 May 2025

36 MINS

36:54

10 May 2025


#748

Serve Your Circle: Answering God's Call to Create Culture In Our Sphere of Influence

I was honored to give the commencement address at a homeschool high school graduation. In ... more

03 May 2025

16 MINS

16:56

03 May 2025


#747

Inside Canada's Election: How American Politics Are Shaping Canadian Voters with William Dunstan

In this episode of The Chris Spangle Show, Chris welcomes William Dunstan, a Canadian poli... more

28 Apr 2025

40 MINS

40:29

28 Apr 2025


#746

An Immigrant’s Moral Case for American Ideals with Augustina Vergara Cid

Chris welcomes back Augustina Vergara Cid to discuss the moral and philosophical costs of ... more

17 Apr 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:56

17 Apr 2025


#745

What is the Unitary Executive Theory? – Ryan Silverstein Explains

Ryan Silverstein, JD candidate at Villanova University, joins Chris Spangle to explain the... more

16 Apr 2025

27 MINS

27:15

16 Apr 2025


#744

Why Latino Voters Support Trump's Immigration Policies – Cruz Garcia Explains

Independent policy consultant Cruz Garcia joins Chris Spangle to discuss why many Latino v... more

09 Apr 2025

38 MINS

38:26

09 Apr 2025


#743

Why Parents Are Skipping Michigan’s Free Preschool Program with Susannah Barnes Petitt

Michigan expanded its state-funded pre-K program by 20,000 seats—but only 6,000 children e... more

05 Apr 2025

33 MINS

33:46

05 Apr 2025


#742

Liberation Day or Tax Hike? Trump Imposes Massive Tariffs

April 2, 2025—dubbed “Liberation Day” by Donald Trump—new sweeping tariffs were announced,... more

04 Apr 2025

49 MINS

49:46

04 Apr 2025


#741

The Truth About Life in Cuba Under Communism with Gaby Blanco

Gaby Blanco, a speaker for the Dissident Project and Gideons International, joins Chris Sp... more

02 Apr 2025

54 MINS

54:17

02 Apr 2025