Ever hear of asset forfeiture? Probably not. But the odds are that you will. The day may come when you discover that local or federal law enforcement agents have confiscated your car or house even though you’ve not committed any crime. It’s called asset forfeiture and it describes a whole range of laws which permit cops to take and to keep a citizen’s property without warrants or other judicial proceedings. This explains how local police get to use Mercedes and Jags as cop cars. The line between the good guys and the bad guys is completely blurred. Bob has been following this issue for years and swaps horror stories with Reason Magazine’s Mike Riggs in this encore episode. After the show you’ll be asking “Who can you trust?”

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There was a time when most Americans thought that a Libertarian was “one devoid of moral restraints (i.e. a libertine).” Some still do. However, as pointed out by Welsh and Gillespie in “The Declaration of Independents,” Libertarians are the fastest growing segment of the American political scene. If Gary Johnson runs as the Libertarian candidate for President, is a vote for him “wasted” or is it more important for Libertarians vote our principles? Is Paul more deserving of our vote in the GOP primary or should Romney get it since he is perceived as better able to defeat Obama? How “Libertarian” is Romney? What about Santorum?

In this episode, Bob is honored to discuss these issues with Mark Hinkle, Chair of the Libertarian Party. The future of personal freedom in America is at stake.

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Charter schools were first envisioned by Milton Friedman and they are the most exciting development in education since the blackboard. The issue is so basic – shouldn’t parents, as the purchasers of education for their kids, be allowed to vote with their dollars on which school will be the education provider? Or should it be determined on where they happen to live? The question begets the answer and is shaking up the public education establishment. Finally: a free market approach to education. Choice for parents. In this episode, Bob is joined by Arwynn Gilroy, Communications Director and Director of Program Management at BASIS Educational Group in Scottsdale Arizona. BASIS is a leading owner and manager of charter schools. Arwynn shares her first-hand experiences in the establishment of charter schools in the country and explains why school competition is essential to the future of our country. If you are a kid, have a kid or were ever a kid, you’ll not want to miss this show. Teachers’ union – you’re toast!

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In this episode, Bob welcomes Adrian Moore of Reason Magazine to his show. The topic – high speed rail in California and around the country. High speed rail is the intersection of crony capitalism, wealth transfers to unions and the hocking the future. Why must politicians always find the total absence of a need and then fill it with massive spending? If California proceeds with this project, it will make Boston’s Big Dig seem like the paving of a driveway. Adrian’s expertise and Bob’s exasperation will provide with a week’s worth of adrenalin. Take a valium and tune in.

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Is poverty growing in America? What does “poverty” even mean? In this encore episode, Bob welcomes Hadley Heath of the Independent Women’s Forum to the show to discuss this contentious issue. As Hadley demonstrates, poverty is the product of the anti-poverty legislation of the non-so-Great Society programs. We’ve created a society of governmental dependency and the only way out is to reawaken self reliance and reliance on each other. There will always be citizens who have less than others. America’s goal should be to empower those who wish to move up the economic ladder; to get out of their way. Economic freedom – the cost is free and it’s the sure fire path out of poverty.

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As Ayn Rand has observed, “Capitalism is the system of the future – if man is to have a future.” The lifeblood of capitalism is economic freedom which includes property rights, the freedom of adults to contract with one another, minimal government regulation and freedom to fail. The ranking of the U.S. among the nations of the world on its level of economic freedom continues to drop. How does this affect Joe Sixpack, or even Charlie Chardonnay? In this encore episode, Bob speaks to Dr. Michael Stroup, economics professor at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. He has spent his life studying economic freedom. His conclusions will surprise and frighten you. Are we all driving a government-financed Chevy Volts down Hayek’s the Road to Serfdom? Maybe. You won’t want to miss this show.

When Gary Johnson first started competing in the Republican Presidential primary battle, Bob knew he was a candidate he could support based on his qualifications and beliefs; not because of his party affiliation. At last, there was a candidate who would not disappoint; one whose principles were clear. Most importantly, he had no political baggage and was electable. What Bob did not consider was the cynicism of the Republican Party and their manipulation of the rules so as to exclude Governor Johnson from most debates and the power of mainstream media (particularly Fox News) to deny him coverage.

Governor Johnson strategically redefined his candidacy for the Presidential nomination by running as a Libertarian and Bob is delighted to welcome him back to the show to discuss this important decision. Governor Johnson discusses third party politics and he discuss the likely differences between the Democratic and Republican platforms vs. the Libertarian platform. Current events in Afghanistan and Iraq are proving that he is right on foreign policy and the other parties are dead wrong. What are the other differences? Don’t miss this chance to present your questions to our next President. 910 AM in the SF Bay Area. www.newstalk910.com.

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As the true nature of the Republican Presidential contenders begins to appear, Libertarians are wondering if there is any candidate they can embrace. If there are more than one who’d qualify, who should they support and why? How does each candidate’s platform look through a Libertarian filter? Even more intriguing is the prospect of Ron Paul or Gary Johnson running as a third-party candidate on a Libertarian Party slate. Will that throw the election to Obama or give Libertarians a voice we’ve never had before? Who better to discuss these key issues with Bob than Mark Hinkle, Chair of the Libertarian Party? In this encore episode, Mark joins Bob live in the studio to discuss the 2012 presidential election from a purely Libertarian point of view. Important election. Important topic. Important show. Bob and Mark. Don’t miss it.

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This week will be the first of a series of our shows introducing you to the possible Libertarian candidates for national office. Bob looks at the candidates the media ignores; the candidates the “Republicrats” wish would go away. In this episode, Bob spends an hour with Carl Person who is seeking the Libertarian nomination for President. They discuss the issues that matter, not just what the talking heads on mainstream media are droning about. It’s an an hour of Libertarian fun and stimulation. Bob’s show has been called “the most interesting hour on radio.” Learn why.

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Hugo Chavez, dictator (oops, we mean President) of Venezuela, is reputed to control 1/3 of the Venezuelan economy. That’s peanuts compared to the percentage of the US economy President Obama controls. With Dodd-Frank now on the books, Obama is now able to insure that America’s banks carry out his social and economic policies. The middle class is feeling it already. The banking services they purchase will now cost more just so the banking services sold to the poor are cheaper or even free! Say goodbye to free markets. In this encore episode, Bob is again joined by Tom McGraw, CEO of First National Bank of Northern California. They discuss the quasi-nationalization of our banks and how the making of ordinary business decisions is controlled by banking regulators; thus replacing the business sense and banking knowledge of the owners and management of the banks. It’s an unholy and unhealthy perversion of the free market. Get the inside story.

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