Liberty Roundtable Podcast

Ron "Sugar Bear" McFarlane joins host Sam Bushman and Sheriff Richard Mack for Part 1 of a powerful conversation about America's political divide. Sugar Bear shares his remarkable journey from a tough childhood in Cincinnati to an All-American football player at Iowa State, to a coach, teacher, and now Braver Angels ambassador. They tackle whether America is more divided than ever, why trust is the real crisis, what gives Sugar Bear hope, and how ordinary citizens can lower the temperature in their own communities. Sheriff Mack also previews his new book, The Democrat Murder of America: Demagoguery in the First Degree, available at murderofamerica.com. Braver Angels National Convention: June 25-28, 2026, Philadelphia, PA. Register at braverangels.org Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association: cspoa.org Liberty RoundTable: libertyroundtable.com | YouTube | Rumble | X | Truth Social Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and opening questions 0:18 Sam's framing questions for the episode 1:40 Introducing Sheriff Mack and Sugar Bear McFarlane 3:02 How Sugar Bear got his name 6:00 Growing up in Cincinnati, the orphanage, and learning to fight 8:50 His father, the five Ps of propaganda, and reading 10:50 Sheriff Mack on "The Democrat Murder of America" 13:49 Is America more divided than ever? 15:20 Sheriff Mack's signature question: What is America's worst problem? 15:44 Trust is the real crisis 19:37 What gives Sugar Bear hope 20:00 His grandmother's wisdom from the projects 21:44 What he has learned debating people across the country: patience 23:34 Why nobody watches the NBA anymore 24:30 Closing and where to find everyone Call to Action: If this conversation gave you hope, share it with someone who needs it. Check out the Braver Angels National Convention at braverangels.org, join the Sheriff's Citizens Posse at cspoa.org, and catch every episode of Liberty Roundtable at libertyroundtable.com. And go listen to Part 2. Spread the word. Share the love.

Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley dig into Trump's memo of understanding with Iran: is it a real peace deal or just hopeium? They break down why Israel refused to sign, what Iran winning actually looks like, who is paying the $300 billion in reparations, and why the Strait of Hormuz remains the unresolved checkmate piece. Then the conversation turns to George Washington's farewell address and his eerily specific warnings about foreign influence, favorite nations, and the corruption of American politics by outside interests. The founders saw this coming. Are we listening? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro: Liberty Roundtable Live from the Rockies 0:16 Today's topics: Iran deal, impeachment, USMCA, and the party system 0:49 Introducing Dr. Scott Bradley and Freedom's Rising Sun webinars 0:25 Trump's memo of understanding with Iran: hopeium or real deal? 5:45 Dr. Bradley breaks down the MOU: a minimalist wish list 6:09 Israel was not a signatory and said absolutely not 7:25 Iran won: who pays reparations and who receives them 19:38 Washington's farewell address and the warning about foreign favorites 20:12 Real patriots vs. dupes: Washington's words that read like today's news 20:49 A passionate attachment of one nation to another produces only evils 22:17 The Israeli lobby bought another seat in Congress 24:10 Closing: the founders warned us, and we are not listening CALL TO ACTION The founders warned us about exactly this. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss a broadcast. Join Dr. Scott Bradley's weekly Thursday night webinar at 7:00 PM Mountain at freedomsrisingson.com and get your copy of "To Preserve the Nation" while you are there. Find us live at libertyroundtable.com and on YouTube, Rumble, X, and Truth Social. God save our republic.

Sam Bushman sits down with Heath Perkins of Free Water Coin Co. for the Honest Money Report, digging into the economic forces quietly reshaping America's place in the world. Gold is at $4,258, silver is at $67, oil is sliding, and the Fed just held rates steady while inflation still smolders. What does it all mean? Sam and Heath break down why the dollar is gaining strength right now, whether that strength is real or temporary, how Trump's moves in the Strait of Hormuz and at the G7 are shifting global leverage, and what happens when America's debt load finally becomes too heavy to manage. If you want straight talk on precious metals, monetary policy, and the long game being played on the world stage, this episode delivers it. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction / Liberty Roundtable Radio 1:08 Sam introduces Heath Perkins and the Honest Money Report 1:43 Gold at $4,258 and silver at $67 - where markets stand today 2:50 Why oil is down, but gas prices haven't followed yet 4:37 Price sticky explained: why pump prices lag behind crude 6:10 The Iran deal: signed before Congress could review it? 8:30 Why Congress hasn't declared war since World War II 10:00 Record electricity bills this summer and what it signals 11:05 Fox News buying Roku for $22 billion: Should the government approve every deal? 14:05 Why the dollar is strengthening and what it means for gold and silver 16:27 Sam's theory: the world thought America was weak and called the bluff 18:20 BRICS, global currency wars, and America's window of leverage 20:00 Shakespeare, the world turned upside down, and America's long decline 21:35 Will gas and electricity prices get relief this summer? 23:40 The debt crisis: what happens when nations can't pay their obligations? 24:41 Closing: God save the Republic Call to Action: If you want to protect your wealth in uncertain times, visit freewatercoinco.com to talk with Heath Perkins about gold, silver, and numismatic coins. And tune in to Liberty RoundTable at libertynewsradio.com and libertyroundtable.com, or find us on Roku, YouTube, X, and Truth Social. Share this episode with anyone asking what is really happening to the American economy.

Sam Bushman and James Edwards kick off with McDonald's bringing back the iconic fried apple pie for America's 250th anniversary, which leads into a deeper conversation about what the country's birthday actually means — and why enthusiasm feels so low. They break down the real reason: the economy. From the Big Mac Index to tariffs, income taxes, and a Congress that has consistently failed to deliver on Trump's America First agenda, Sam and James assess what it would actually take to turn things around before the midterms. Plus a preview of the Southern Poverty Law Center scandal and a look back at the energy from last year's Will to Power conference compared to where things stand today. 0:00 — Intro: Liberty Roundtable with Sam Bushman and James Edwards 2:03 — McDonald's brings back the fried apple pie for America's 250th 6:09 — "It's the economy, stupid" — why the 250th feels flat 6:44 — What does it even mean to be an American anymore? 7:11 — Hopes placed on Trump: Round 2 assessment 9:54 — Congress has done nothing to back Trump on borders or tariffs 12:38 — The Founder: the Ray Kroc story worth watching 18:51 — Abolish the income tax: the silver bullet to win the midterms? 24:16 — The Big Mac Index: what a burger tells you about the economy CALL TO ACTION: If this resonated with you, tune in to James Edwards every Saturday night at ThePoliticalCesspool.org and find Sam Bushman daily at LibertyRoundTable.com. Subscribe, share this episode, and drop a comment: do you think abolishing the income tax could actually save the midterms for Republicans?

Sam Bushman opens with a question few are asking: Was a boxing match on the White House lawn the right way to celebrate America's 250th anniversary? Then, co-founder of Braver Angels, David Lapp, joins to dig into what real disagreement looks like in a healthy Constitutional Republic. They cover Sam's Justice and Mercy Immigration Plan, what happens when 7 conservatives and 7 liberals spend 5 hours together in a room, E-Verify, DACA, a path to citizenship, and why civil discourse is not about giving up your convictions. Plus, the Braver Angels national convention is coming to Philadelphia June 25-28. BraverAngels.org Timestamps: 0:00 Intro from the Rocky Mountains, Liberty RoundTable Live 0:17 The White House boxing event - Was it appropriate? 1:16 "The President ought not facilitate fights" - Sam's take 4:04 "The story of America is a story of learning to disagree well" 6:57 Braver Angels Citizens' Commission on Immigration explained 16:14 Long Island Common Ground Workshop results 16:23 Unanimous agreement: balancing justice and mercy on immigration 23:07 "Civil discourse is not about compromising your convictions" 24:31 Closing - God save our constitutional republic Call to Action: If you believe Americans can disagree without being enemies, share this episode and visit BraverAngels.org to learn more, find a workshop near you, or register for the national convention in Philadelphia, June 25-28. And keep an eye out for Sam's upcoming book, A Clarion Call for Civility.

Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson of campaignforliberty.org sound the alarm on one of the most underreported stories in Washington: Section 224 of the 2027 NDAA, which passed the House on June 4th with almost no mainstream coverage. It would integrate the US and Israeli militaries across AI, cyber, quantum, autonomous systems, biotech, and intelligence data, effectively handing the Pentagon's keys to a foreign government. They cover the Iran peace deal announcement and why Israel is already contradicting it, the Jonathan Pollard spy scandal, and a full accounting of the USS Liberty attack on June 8, 1967, including CIA and Admiral Moorer's damning quotes. Plus, Sam shares highlights from following the American Heritage Choir on their Texas tour. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Sam Bushman and Lowell Nelson, campaignforliberty.org 0:51 - Sam's week away: the American Heritage Choir Texas tour 4:59 - Trump announces Iran peace deal to be signed Friday 6:18 - Ron Paul warns: sovereignty being sold behind the scenes 7:39 - NDAA Section 224: merging US and Israeli militaries 8:03 - Congress has no constitutional authority to do this 14:05 - Israel selling US secrets: the Jonathan Pollard case 14:05 - Israel says it will continue military operations despite the peace deal 18:17 - The USS Liberty: 59 years ago, Israel attacked a US Navy ship 20:24 - Thomas Massie calls for a congressional investigation into the Liberty attack 21:16 - Israel is not our friend: CIA and military confirm it was no accident 23:08 - CIA Director Helms: They knew exactly what they were doing 24:42 - Call to action: contact Congress and reject Section 224 Call to Action: Contact your congressman and tell them to oppose Section 224 of the NDAA. Visit campaignforliberty.org and libertyroundtable.com. Spread the word and share the show. God save the Republic.

Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley break down Tulsi Gabbard's resignation, why it matters, and what it reveals about who is really steering Trump's foreign policy. They dig into the so-called Iran ceasefire, why it is not a ceasefire at all, and what the cost of this war has already been: $49 billion out of American consumers' pockets, closed Straits of Hormuz, and a Republican Party headed for a midterm disaster. They also discuss the value of dissenting voices in leadership, the Davy Crockett and George Washington examples, JD Vance's positioning, and the possibility of impeachment or even the 25th Amendment before Trump's term ends. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Faith-Filled Friday with Sam Bushman and Dr. Scott Bradley 1:57 - Tulsi Gabbard resigns: what really happened and why it matters 4:31 - Bobby Kennedy, Tulsi, and Democrats we agree with more than the RINOs 5:37 - Intelligence agencies all agreed: Iran was not an imminent threat 5:20 - Wise leaders need dissenting voices: the George Washington example 7:09 - Davy Crockett and what it means to hear someone out 9:34 - The 60-day Iran ceasefire extension: Mickey Mouse diplomacy 10:04 - Korea has been in a ceasefire for 73 years: this is where we are headed 17:50 - What life looked like before the war started on February 27th 18:36 - US consumers have paid $49 billion more since the war began 18:49 - Republicans headed for a midterm wipeout 19:52 - JD Vance positioning: is someone preparing for a transition 20:16 - The 25th Amendment and impeachment: what could actually happen 22:15 - Reviewing Nixon and Watergate: impeachment as a scarecrow 23:39 - Only Netanyahu's voices left in Trump's ear: the real danger Call to Action: If this show adds value to your life, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe and visit libertyroundtable.com. Join Dr. Scott Bradley's weekly constitutional webinars at freedomsrisingsun.com. God save the Republic.

Sam Bushman is joined by Kurt Crosby of localhoneyman.com and Heath Perkins of freewatercoinco.com for a deep dive into what's really driving inflation. They cover the honest money report with gold and silver prices, explain what stagflation actually means, and push back hard on mainstream headlines blaming tariffs for economic pain. Heath breaks down how the Federal Reserve hijacked the US money supply, admits it caused the Great Depression, and explains why JFK was the last president who dared to challenge it. Plus, BYU students built a car that gets 2,000 miles per gallon, and nobody's talking about it. Timestamps: 0:38 - Intro: Sam, Kurt Crosby, and Heath Perkins of Freewater Coin Co. 1:46 - Honest money report: gold at $4,426, silver at $73.44 2:31 - A silver quarter still buys a gallon of gas: why real money holds value 4:57 - What is numismatic investing and how to profit from rare coins 4:57 - King of Siam coin bought for $1.9M, sold by family for $5.5M 8:31 - Mainstream headlines: inflation at a three-year high, stagflation fears 9:23 - Heath explains stagflation: inflation, stagnant growth, and rising unemployment at once 12:36 - Back from break: how the Fed manipulates money supply through interest rates 17:33 - The Fed admitted it caused the Great Depression: Ben Bernanke at Milton Friedman's birthday 15:59 - JFK: the last president to challenge the Fed's money printing power 17:27 - Tariff fallout headlines are a lie: tariffs are the constitutional way to fund government 18:37 - Real inflation driver: fuel costs from the Iran conflict, not tariffs 20:37 - Why are we shutting down coal plants when we need more energy for AI 21:04 - BYU students built a car that gets 2,000 miles per gallon 23:46 - Abolish the income tax, crank up tariffs, and deregulate Call to Action: If this show adds value to your life, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, visit libertyroundtable.com, get your honest money help at freewatercoinco.com, and raw honey at localhoneyman.com. God save the Republic.