Episode 213: Medical Marijuana: Now or Never?

Denis is joined by Matt Simon, legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project, to discuss SB409. This bill would allow terminal and serious, chronic patients the ability to grow and used marijuana for medicinal purposes, on the advice of their doctor. The bill is virtually guaranteed a veto from Governor Lynch. It passed by a veto-proof majority in the House, and is just 3 votes shy of a veto override in the Senate. With bipartisan support, is it now or never for medical marijuana patients in New Hampshire?

Episode 212: Peter Schiff, Silver Circle

Further interviews from the Free State Project's 2012 Liberty Forum. First, we interview Peter Schiff, who accurately predicted the financial crisis of 2008 and now predicts a worse crisis. Next, we talk with Pasha Roberts about his upcoming film Silver Circle, a dystopian drama set in the near future. Lastly, a short animation about fiat money and the gold standard.

Episode 211: Liberalizing Liquor Laws

Outright alcohol prohibition is long gone, but one corporation still has a monopoly chokehold on liquor sales -- and that corporation has the power to tax. Denis is joined by NH State Rep (and candidate for State Senate) John Hikel for a discussion of his bill HB1251
Also: NH Constitution, Part I, Article 2: natural rights

Episode 210: Homeschooling Homework

Denis is joined by NH State Rep. JR Hoell for a discussion of HB1571, a bill which would reduce the paperwork burden for homeschoolers. Also: the effects of free markets on education, and your NH Constitution, Part 1, Article 6

Episode 209: Privacy and the Individual

Denis interviews NH State Rep Rep. Neal Kurk, whose legislative career has often focused on privacy issues: how much citizen information should government be allowed to have? Where that information is required, how can it be safeguarded? Also: HB383 State Employees and Union Fees

Episode 208: Right-to-Know Remedies

Denis interviews NH State Rep. Brandon Giuda about two bills aimed at increasing openness and transparency in government: HB 1223, remedies under the right-to-know law; and HB 1535, making arrest records subject to the right-to-know law.
Also: NH Constitution, Part I, Section 8.

Episode 207: Cannabis and State Sovereignty

Two interviews from the Free State Project's 2012 New Hampshire Liberty Forum. First, Jodie Emery, editor of cannabisculture.com, discusses civil liberties, civil disobedience, and her husband's incarceration. We are then joined by Michael Boldin, executive director of the Tenth Amendment Center, for a discussion of the growth of government and the role of sovereignty.

Episode 206: Driver Ed. Choices

Denis interviews NH State Rep. Laura Jones and Jacqueline Roland about HB1440, a bill which would grant the option of a more affordable online driver education course, with behind-the-wheel instruction provided by the parent or guardian. See driveredbill.com

Episode 205: Joel Salatin

Denis interviews author, entrepreneur, and farmer Joel Salatin at the Free State Project's 2012 New Hampshire Liberty Forum. Topics include Mr. Salatin's new book, "Folks, This Ain't Normal", sustainable & organic agriculture, energy and food flows, participatory pleasure, and the temporary reasons for our modern monoculture.