Free State Podcast

Episode 43: Jace and Laura talk about why they've been away for so long and then dive into the latest news surrounding the 2024 election. They discuss Kamala's transition to the top of the ticket, Trump's beef with Project 2025, and why they hope Trump will win in November.

Episode 1: Welcome to our podcast! In this episode, Jace and Laura talk about Donald Trump's presidential campaign announcement and compare his pro-life and regulatory bona fides to those of Ron DeSantis—the man everyone speculates may challenge him. Other topics include Trump's call to kill drug dealers, how RSV is challenging parents in the workforce, and whether spanking promotes manliness and good government.

Episode 44: Jace and Laura discuss the 2019 movie "Dark Waters," highlighting the health risks hidden by the DuPont Corporation regarding Teflon. They draw parallels between the movie and other films like "Erin Brockovich," and delve into broader themes of corporate responsibility and governmental oversight. They also reflect on their personal experiences with changing societal norms, the decline in customer service, and parenting styles, particularly around the topic of gentle parenting versus traditional methods. The episode touches on themes of environmental stewardship, the evolution of consumer goods, and the role of regulation in public safety. 00:00 Introduction and Movie Discussion 05:41 Ohio's Environmental Struggles 09:32 Generational Differences in Environmental Concerns 18:44 Parenting Styles Debate 25:51 Political Vibes and Election Dynamics 30:38 Cultural Appropriation and Double Standards 38:43 Customer Service and Modern Inconveniences

Episode 31: What is Christian Nationalism? In this episode, Jace reads from a couple of recent articles to present a general sense of the idea. This episode is designed to be a reference. It's inevitable that future episodes of Free State, and political discourse broadly, will touch on this topic. After listening, bookmark this episode in case you need a refresher later on. You can also send it to your blue-pilled family members as a way to diffuse the tension after an overheated Thanksgiving dinner debate. What is Christian Nationalism? by Mike Sabo The Case for Christian Nationalism in One Short Thread by Douglas Wilson

Episode 30: On a special episode of the Free State Podcast, we record on a Sunday afternoon to analyze the initial responses to the atrocities perpetrated by Hamas against Israelis. We talk about where we get our news and what America's role should be (if any) in the conflict.

Episode 29: Jace and Laura break down some of the jargon of the online Right as we try to figure out how much Jesus could bench. (Turns out, quite a lot since there's no boulder so large he can't lift it.) Want to engage on air? Leave us a voice message .

Episode 28: What does your wife think about abortion? Keeping guns in the house? Do you agree? Find out what political fights keep couples agitated around the country. And it can't just be us with parents and in-laws glued to their phones...and Fox News. Disagree? Like what you hear? Leave us a voicemail.

Episode 26: Ohio seems to be ready to follow Kansas as voters decide whether to put a right to have an abortion in the state constitution. Laura wants to believe that space lasers started the wildfire in Hawaii. Jace has questions. Later, we discuss whether the Claremont Institute is an anti-democracy think tank and test a libertarian theory about enacting new laws. Send us a voice message to play on air!

Episode 25: Jace and Laura talk about why struggling new moms need community instead of new drugs. Part two of this episode includes a review of the movie "Oppenheimer" and an exploration of the political problems associated with atomic weapons and war. Later in the segment, Jace and Laura discuss whether they would have dropped the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Episode 24: What's the big deal with astrology? Do the stars really determine our futures or are horoscopes just fake news? In this episode, Jace and Laura also talk about Ariana Grande, Laura Clery, and other imperiled modern marriages.

Episode 23: Jace and Laura talk about Congressional dysfunction and a recent example of media bias related to the GOP presidential primary before reviewing the final season of Amazon's popular thriller "Jack Ryan." Links: Watch Jack Ryan Mike Pence on Ukraine in Context Dusk Ron Paul's Plan to Fight Pirates

Episode 22: Jace and Laura talk about how beautiful Tyler Childers's lyrics are, the recent launch of the "Mamas for DeSantis" campaign, whether women should get married and have kids in their 20s (answer: yes), and whether Jonah Hill's texts and Andrew Tate's popularity reveal something wrong with masculinity. Links: Shake the Frost - Tyler Childers Mamas for DeSantis Loomer v. Stuckey Up From Conservatism

Jace reads from Kevin Slack’s article, “The Declaration of Independence Defends American Citizenship, Not Abstract Ideals.”

Episode 20: Jace and Laura talk about childhood vaccinations and whether RFK Jr. would make a good president. Is he more than his last name? Does he have too many "fringe" views? Does he actually have a shot in the Democratic primary? Links: Order before Independence Day! Laura's Children's Book: What Does It Mean to Be Free?

Episode 19: Jace and Laura talk about Juneteenth during their impromptu trip to Texas, the state where the traditional celebrations began. But, thanks to the Biden administration, what exactly are we commemorating each June 19th? Has the Left co-opted this otherwise laudable historical event to push their ideological agenda? Jace's friend, Ben Crenshaw, an expert in American politics and history, argues that conservatives are being naive when it comes to celebrating this new federal holiday. Follow Ben on Twitter: https://twitter.com/benrcrenshaw

Episode 18: Does Jesus prefer side hugs? Spare the rod, spoil the 19 Children and Counting. In today's episode, Jace and Laura review the new documentary about the Duggar family. Jim Bob and Michelle, and their family, rose to stardom on TLC as one of the network's freak show features. Turns out, they were freakier than we thought.