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Trumix.com listings available of Liberty Conspiracy Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. Against the Grain - 6-13-08 Gitmo, Habeas On June 13, Gardner Goldsmith explored more of the implications of the Boumediene case recently decided by the US Supreme Court. Check it out! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Against the Grain - 6-12-08 Bob Barr On June 12, Gard chatted with Bob Barr, the libertarian party candidate for president. Gard has many more questions for Bob, as do many principled libertarians who weren’t pleased mary ruwart did not get the nomination. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Against the Grain - 6-17-06 Check it out! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website NULL Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-12 Bob Barr with GG Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-11 War for Oil? Porcfest! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Liberty Conspiracy - Mon Jun 16 00:31:59 UTC 2008 Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-9 Admiring Obama, Hillary? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-10 Admiring Obama? HIllary? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-9 No Idling! Gas Taxes, Old Friends On Monday, June 9, Gardner Goldsmith got a message from an old friend, defended people who want to idle their cars, and welcomed Peter Sepp, of the National Taxpayers Union, to discuss gasoline taxes and other insane energy regulations. It’s a faun way to pass some time, so check it out! All from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com! Get Gard’s new book, “Live Free or Die” at amazon.com! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-6-08 Bad Song, Speculators, NH v Mass On June 6, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith held court on the claims by vapid politicians (hint, a former NH governor is one of them) who blame speculators in the oil market for the high price of gas. He also took aim at the NH legislature, which is so desperate to look “fiscally responsible”, and so unwilling to cut spending, that the members of the Democrat majority set up a bonding program, should tax funds not come in as they expect. Um, they haven’t been coming in as they expected for a y ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-4 Gard v Collectivism! (ie. Obama, McCain, et al) On Wednesday, June 6, Gardner Goldsmith let loose a salvo of logic, history and ethics against the growing forces of collectivism that are promoting themselves into elective offices on the federal and state level. It begins with Barak Obama, but Obama is only one part of the horrible picture that is being painted by those who would seize our liberties in the name of ‘security’. This is a good one, kids. Check it out. Then grab Gard’s new book, “Live Free or Die” at amazon.co ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-3 Cheney: No Gas Tax Relief! Unlawful NH Bureaucrats! Dateline Washington! Gardner Goldsmith grabbed an overlooked headline that VP DICK Cheney opposes a reduction in the Federal Gas Tax, and then El G Grande let loose on the Veep for his lies and lack of ethics. Go get ‘em, Gard! Later, Gardner was joined by the head of a NH Charter School that was supposed to have gubment money given to it, but the legislature and governor didn’t get the money to them, as the law stipulates. Gard opposes government involvement in education, but he als ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 6-2 Capn' Trade Cereal! Fed Reinsurance? Beginning this week, the politicians in Washington, DC, will begin plans for yet another unconstitutional burden on US citizens: Cap and Trade. What is it? How will it effect you? Why is it a bad idea? Listen to Gardner Goldsmith and Christopher Horner, the author of “The Politically Incorrect Guide to Global Warming and Environmentalism”, and Senior Fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. They’ll give you the lowdown. Then listen to Gard explain how the Congressional and S ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-27 Memorial Day pt 2 - Constitutionalism is Seditious? On May 27, the day following Gardner Goldsmith’s controversial Memorial Day broadcast, a listener called to complain that Gard’s comments about President Bush, Senator McCain and Senator Clinton. Gard’s position is that all those politicians praising those who “fought and died for our nation” but who did not bother calling for a Declaration of War for those military operations, all those politicians who would disregard the very US Constitution for which the soldiers are supposed t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-26 Memorial Day Myths On Memorial Day, 2008, author and radio host Gardner Goldsmith decided to take a different tack. He delved into the fallacies underlying many American beliefs about the Civil War and WWII Check it out! And look for Gardner’s new book, “Live Free or Die” at amazon.com! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-27 Memorial Day Pt 2, LP Convention Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-26 Memorial Day - 'War' Myths On Memorial Day, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith, author of “Live Free or Die”, took a tack that differed from many of his talk radio associates. He challenged the mainstream thinking about supposedly noble Presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and Gard questioned the rationales offered about the wars that were supposedly “thrust” upon them. In truth, they pulled the US government into war, and helped poison the US Constitution in the bargain. Listen, and read into it t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-26 Memorial Day - 'War' Myths On Memorial Day, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith, author of “Live Free or Die”, took a tack that differed from many of his talk radio associates. He challenged the mainstream thinking about supposedly noble Presidents such as Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Roosevelt, and Gard questioned the rationales offered about the wars that were supposedly “thrust” upon them. In truth, they pulled the US government into war, and helped poison the US Constitution in the bargain. Listen, and read into i ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-23 Texas n "Cults", BAD SONG! On Friday, May 23, Gardner Goldsmith explored the flimsy rationales offered by the gub-ment of Texas for defying private property, freedom and even the statutes of Texas and the US Constitution to support its reckless handling of the polygamist sect case. Gard is in favor of voluntary societies, sans government, and he explains his reasoning here, exploring one facet of the way private industry and society better cares for kids. Then, Gard debuted for the audience the striking politic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-21 Energy: Prices, Speculators, Freedom On May 21, Gardner Goldsmith used his program “Against the Grain” to debunk many of the myths regarding energy prices and speculators. He was joined in his effort by the great writer Sheldon Richman, editor of “The Freeman” magazine. Gard also explained why higher prices for gasoline do not cause inflation, but are indicators of inflation, which is the lowering of buying power of a currency. Good stuff, especially if you want to learn about political economics! If you are look ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-20 Obama's Wife, Trade "Deficit", Oil On May 20, Gardner Goldsmith and his Radio Thinktank took on Barak Obama’s statements to “leave his wife out of this” when it comes to the presidential campaign criticism. Um, didn’t she voluntarily CAMPAIGN for him? Gard also explained why Americans don’t need to worry about the so-called “trade deficit”, and he got to start chatting with a writer who believes Americans can be free of foreign oil only if they are made less free by the US government. Nice tautology there, h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-19 McCain's NRA Lies, Dr. Mary Ruwart! On May 19, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith implored his audience to withhold their votes from John McCain, using as evidence of McCain’s perfidy the man’s deceptiveness at the recent NRA national convention. Listen, and see what the pop media are missing. Then, listen to a woman who does deserve consideration for the office of President: Dr. Mary Ruwart, who is one of the best proponents of individual liberty in America. Look for her book, “Healing our World in an Age of Agression” as we ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-16 Obama Sweets, Seat Belt Fascism, BAD SONG! It’s a Friday, and El G Grande, also known by the multitudes as Gardner Goldsmith, convenes the Radio Think Tank to discuss important issues, like education and government, immigration, and health insurance. But Barak Obama won’t let him! Listen and find out why! Gard DID get to talk about seat belts, and why NH stands out as still “free” on that front. it’s called self-responsibility, baby! And… Then… Enjoy the politically relevant Bad Song of the Week! It’s not quite ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-15 Edwards, Homeschool, Local Control, MUSIC! On Thursday, May 15, Gardner Goldsmith offered an overview of many bills recently passed or upcoming in NH and DC—some heads-up for those devoted to preserving and expanding freedom…Gard also discussed the NH Union Leader editorial (well done Drew Cline!) about how the NH Legislature and Executive Branch have continually diverted monies taken from NH residents through gas taxes, and highway fees,AWAYfrom the highway fund, and intoSOCIALspending! Check it outtttt!And then listen to Gard ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-14 Oil, Hill's WV Win, ACU Ratings On Wednesday, May 14, Gardner Goldsmith held court on the big win for Hillary Clinton in the WV Democrat Primary, speca-latin’ about whether the lovely lady would get outta the race… Not likely!Gard also discussed the backwards thinking of Congressmen and Senators when it comes to energy and oil, tying that in to a larger question about which politicians were more or less conservative. According to the American Conservative Union, there aren’tMANYconservatives in DC… No kidding!Fina ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-13 Barr Enters Prez Race, NH Ed Issue, Separation of Powers Check it out! On May 13, Gardner Goldsmith reported that former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr had thrown his hat into the ring for the libertarian party nomination to run for President. Gard believes Dr. Mary Ruwart will get the nomination. Hear why. Then, listen as Gard talks to congressional candidate Grant Bosse, who is one of the closest things to a strict constructionist one can find in any political race. Gard disagrees with Grant on a few matters (such as immigration and the federa ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-12 Windfall Profits? Sheldon Richman! Brokaw! On Monday, May 12, Gardner Goldsmith sallied forth into the maelstrom of politics and economics by concentrating on the recent talk that the US gubment will try to impose a “windfall profits” tax on US oil companies. Not a good idea! he and Sheldon Richman, the editor of “The Freeman” magazine, discussed the errors underlying this kind of policy prescription, and they went on to discuss how free markets solve racial divides, and why free markets are important for an increasing stand ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-9 New Achusetts, THE BAD SONG! Join Gardner Goldsmith as he defends freedom, with the help of Charlie Arlinghaus, the president of the Josiah Bartlett center for Public Policy, as they discuss many of the reasons Gard suspects New Hampshire is becoming Massahampsire, or New Achusetts. It’s telling stuff, and important for anyone talking about freedom. Then, relax with Gard and Johnny Molson, of WMAY, Springfield, Ill, as they enjoy the dulcet tones of Missa T, singing a song about his mom. It’s all for you, Mom, h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-8 Gubment "Protection", G-M Food, MUSIC! It was May 8, 2008, and Gardner Goldsmith took a look at just how insane the criminal justice system is, and why the state should be abolished. Want protection from predators of children? Want protection from pandemics? Don’t count on gub-ment in any way! But listen, if that gets you down, check out Mike Witthaus with Gard. Mike’s writing on music is found at www.localrhythms.com and it is superb. This time, Mike and El G get into their favorite album covers! And then there is foo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-7 Hill's Status, McCain "Mr. Conservative", RGGI This one is great, ladies and gentlemen. On May 7, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith, New England’s most recognized defender of individual liberty, sped into four major stories with universal import. First, he discussed the near-death experience of Hillary Clinton’s campaign, asking the eternal question (and a play on the Clash), “should she stay or should she go now?” Then Gard studied the claims by the sudden defender of the Constitution, John McCain, that he would appoint strict constru ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-6 Pot. Oil "Gougers", and Gubment Slicksters On May 6, author and radio host Gardner Goldsmith took on the popular misconception that oil companies are somehow enriching themselves at the expense of innocent Americans. As Congress prepares to call oil executives before Congress to provide the masses with the spectacle of political torture of supposed bad guy capitalists, it might behoove viewers to know who is really to blame for high energy prices: the government. It’s undeniable. Gard also caught up with Matt Simon, of www.nhco ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-5 Obama-slick, Feducation, Massahampshire! On Monday, May 5, Gardner Goldsmith dissected the conversation between Barak Obama and Tom (my-lips-are-chapped-from-kissing-arse) Russert that was broadcast on NBC the day previous. Gard discovered a very telling flub by Barak, one that indicates what most of us know, that he is LYING when he claims he had “no idea” about Pastor Wright’s most controversial statements. Gard also took a look at policy, studying Obama’s and Clinton’s ideas regarding gas taxes, and he took a chunk ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 5-1 May Day! Immigration, Bad Song! Okay, not only is Gardner Goldsmith a very suave and intelligent man, he knows his music! So, after slamming socialists about May Day, and after putting a few conservatives straight about immigration, Gardner Goldsmith welcomed Mike Witthaus, whose website, www.localrhythms.com is one of the best for true music fans. And then… Gard joined Johnny and Josie, of WMAY, in Springfield, Illinois, to offer the latest in the Bad Song series! This time? Yesssss… It’s THE MATTOID!!! The tune ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-30 Obama Stabs, NH Budget On April 30, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith took a close look at Barak Obama’s sudden revulsion over his pastor of twenty years. Does anyone believe that Obama never actually heard until recently the kind of rhetoric Pastor Wright spewed? Please. Then take a listen to Gard’s study of the NH budget crisis, and the bogus claims of “fiscal responsibility” made by NH Gubnor John “parterning for our wellness” Lynch. All from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com Rem ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-29 US Apocalypto! McCain, MD? On April 29, Gardner Goldsmith hit upon a realization, that the US government has begun a process of world population depletion. Sure, it wasn’t planned, but what the heck, why not cause starvation in nations that rely on low-priced wheat? Why not raise gas taxes on Americans even as the politicians claim they are making us “energy independent” and excoriate the oil companies for large profits? And why not disregard the fact that John McCain, the so-called pork buster, is in favor ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-28 Pledge Busters, Bush and Colleges On April 28, Gardner Goldsmith explored the many facets of one woman’s resistance to standing while she as a government school teacher was supposed to lead her students in the Pledge of Allegiance. This is a much larger issue than some people realize, and has ramifications for how we view the proper role of the state. Gard then explored the new Bush policy of expanding student loans for college. Hasn’t there already been enough government-inspired increases in college tuition? Che ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website News Clip - CNN Exposes TSA Air Marshall Fraud As Gardner Goldsmith discussed on his program on April 23, the TSA and FAA are coming under justified fire after Air Marshalls have revealed the falsity of TSA claims about the number of flights protected. Check out this short segment, and take some of the information with you! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-22 Scorched Earth Day - Gambling in NH On April 22, the mighty El G Grande, AKA, Gardner Goldsmith, not only made fun of fans of “Earth Day” and it’s politically motivated proponents, but he chatted with the legendary Frank Narcolepto, who has a solution to one problem created by environmentalist insanity. Frank has a way to stop the Feds from forcing us to buy Compact Florescent Bulbs! Gard also spoke with Ian Bernard, of Free Talk Live! Ian was there when a large group of NH residents broke NH law and gambled for PROF ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-17 15th Waco Anniversary, Smoke for Freedom! On April 17, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith reminded fellow Liberty Conspirators that it was the upcoming anniversary of the massacre at Waco, Texas. It is a sad development to note that Americans seem to think the Branch Davidians were at fault for their own slaughter at the hands of lawless government killers. Gard also had a chance to talk to his fellow music lover, Mike Witthaus, whose website, www.localrhythms.com is truly a spectacle!! It’s all here, and at www.libertyconspiracy.com! ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-16 VTech Killings, Media Coverage of Guns and Anti-Gun Laws On April 16, Gardner Goldsmith explored the media’s take on the anniversary of the Virginia Tech murders. There is a movement growing throughout the US for students at state schools to be free of state restrictions that hamper their ability to defend themselves. Gardner Goldsmith explores that growing trend, the constitution, and the media. Check it out, kids! It’s all from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com! To read more on the politics of self-defense, pick up ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-15 The Many Troubles With Tax Day Did you enjoy shelling out cash in fear of losing your home or your freedom? Welcome to the US, where the ten planks of Marx’s stems towards communism have already been instituted to varying degrees, and few people seem to notice or care. Gardner Goldsmith notices. Check out his commentary, from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com And buy Gard’s controversial new book, “Live Free or Die” at Amazon.com! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-14 Obama's Bitterness, Hillary's Environment Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website NULL Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-10 Fed Financial "Help", Jennifer Horn, MUSIC! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-11 NH Tax Pledge, Clinton on Clinton, The Mattoid! On April 11, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith and his “radio think-tank” took on NH Governor John Lynch, and Lynch’s claims that he wants to bring good “business practices” to the NH government. Memo to John: Government stands in OPPOSITION to business, and always will. It can only exist by taking from the productive. If Lynch were interested in bringing sound business to NH, he would leave GOVT! Gardner also discussed the latest examples of Clinton perfidy, and then traveled into the r ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-10 Senate Housing Plan, Monetary Policy, Music! On April 10, Gardner Goldsmith investigated the claims by federal officials and politicians that they will somehow “help” the economy by artificially propping up housing prices. Gard also explained why no one should trust government to be involved in the financial industry. Gard also got to chat with Jennifer Horn, a candidate for the Second Congressional District race to “represent” NH in Washington. And THEN, Gard welcomed MIKE WITTHAUS, whose excellent site, www.localrhythms.c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-9 Parasite Rep Hodes, Author LA Banks! On returning (a reference to WIRE if there ever was one!) from his speech given in Ohio, a presentation on “Monetarism and Central Banking Versus Freedom”, Gardner Goldsmith immediately took hold of a revealing statement by one of the worst politicians out there, NH Congressman Paul Hodes. Mr. Hodes recently spoke in favor of grabbing more federal handouts for highways in NH, and El G Grande decided to let the man have it. Listen, and applaud the fact that SOMEONE noticed the arrogance ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-4 Housing, Pork, Anne Elizabeth! On Friday, April 4, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith, also known as Mu-gu-gai-panorama, had the opportunity to chat with Grant Bosse, candidate for Congress. Grant has been watching DC pork very closely, and has a few things to say about it.Gard also had the great pleasure of chatting with author Anne Elizabeth, whose website is www.anneelizabeth.net. Anne will be seen more and more as her writing is published, her stories are turned into anime videos, and she welcomes people to the 2008 Romantic Ti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-3 Pork Report, Domestic Spying, Fed Housing Plan On April 3, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith took a look at the latest Pork Report from Citizens Against Government Waste. His guest, Elizabeth Wright, is the VP of Government Affairs, and she spelled out a few of the most glaring examples of anti-constitutional and wasteful pork barrel projects. Guess what political party boasted the top three porkers?Later, Gard investigated the recent revelation that the Bush Administration did not believe the American people had 4th Amendment rights during a tim ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-2 Oil Witch Hunt, Schumer's Regulatory Insanity On April 2, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith spelled out in fine detail how insane and hypocritical it is for the federal politicians to excoriate oil company executives for their“excessive profits”. Unbelievable.Listen and take some of the information with you!Gard also spent time digging into the feds’ plans to take over the housing market, which is not only unconstitutional, it’s going to inspire even more bad investments… Just watch and wait!And if you want more information on economic ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 4-1 Baby Punishment? Heather Graham! On April 1, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith investigated the words and context of Barak Obama’s recent statements that he wouldn’t want his daughters to be “punished” with a baby, should they make mistakes in their personal lives. The words are loaded with significance, and open a conversation- one of the best in the history of“Against the Grain” -about abortion and the state. Great stuff.Later, Gard had the good fortune to be able to chat with best-selling novelist Heather Graham, whos ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-31 Fed v. Free Markets, History of US Gubment Money Manipulation On march 31, Gardner Goldsmith decided to let loose a salvo of information regarding the faulty and disastrous moves by politicians to get government more involved in the issuance of currency and credit. Bad mojo, kids.Listen to El G Grande, and then make sure you get his book,“Live Free or Die” at amazon.com! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-28 The Great IHS, Defend Capitalism, the Bad Song On Friday, 3-28, Gardner Goldsmith predicted further federal regulation of the economy. George Bush proposed it that night. The United States government is the primary enemy of your liberty. State governments are almost as dangerous, as are local governments. Fight the regulation proposals. Gardner Goldsmith also discussed one of the preeminent organizations to defend liberty and spread the understanding of free market economics. It is the Institute for Humane Studies, based at Ge ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-27 Fox v. FCC Fines, REAL ID, Hillary On Thursday, March 27, Gardner Goldsmith exposed the mythology underlying the assumption that the federal government, or any government, has the power to “own” and control the radio spectrum. Constitutionally and economically, this is a totally unsupportable assumption made by statists. Gard, in his usual graceful and gentlemanly manner, interviewed a man who supports further federal control, and, as one might expect, Gard dissected him very well! Gardner also discussed the two faces ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-26 Hill's Ills, Air Regs in NY, Contract Clause On March 26, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith held court on the Supreme Court and Circuit court, in cases involving the Texas death penalty for an illegal immigrant, and on NY state’s regulations on the airline industry. Gard also studied Hillary Clinton’s continuing attempts to deceive people about her stop in Bosnia in 1996. How do people put their trust in these sleaze merchants? Then there’s the chat Gard had with an author who admires George Washington’s belief in combining gover ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-25 Hill's Lies, REAL ID, Court on Air Regs On TUesday, 3-25, Gardner Goldsmith took his audience on a tour of the absurd, to see just how perfidious Hillary Clinton can be. Check out how she tried to deceive people about her “harrowing” experience in a “war” zone in the 1990’s. Cute. And then take a listen to Gard chatting with Jenn Coffey about NH politicians backing down from the LAW they passed last year that would keep NH out of the unconstitutional REAL ID plan. Finally, check out El G as he explains the consti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-24 REAL ID Pressure, Regulations Pile Up! The date: March 23, 2008. The place: radio 107.7, 107.1, 93.9 FM, internet stream. The man: Gardner Goldsmith. Listen as Gard sounds the alarm over REAL ID, a neocon creation that stands in complete contravention to the US Constitution and all principles of privacy and freedom of movement. Gard’s home state of NH is one of only a few in which the state legislature has passed a law stating that it shall not comply with REAL ID. But now, it’s governor and senate are backing down to his Te ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-22 Obama Stabs Granma, No-Tax Pledge, Bad Song! On Friday, 3-22-08, Gardner Goldsmith KICKED OUT THE JAMS (M-F!) by rolling into the controversial issue of Barak Obama dissing his sweet grandma. What a meanie. Gard also took NH 2nd distric Congressman Paul Hodes to task for his evasion of an answer when asked if he supported the NH “pledge” against institution of a broad-based tax. Then, of course, Gard had to let off some steam by playing a truly BAD SONG. the BADNESS of which can only be appreciated by people with great taste, like ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-20 Pot, Guns, Wright, WITCH On Thursday, 3-20, Gardner Goldsmith embarked on a journey into the unknown, investigating the uncharted realms of silliness from the likes of NH politicians who try to look as if they are upholding “law and order” when real order comes through free market exchange, not government. After the passage of a bill to lower the penalties for possession of marijuana in NH, its Governor, John “Napoleon” Lynch vowed to veto it. Silly. Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta excoriated one state repres ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-17 Bear Stearns Buyout: Govt. and Money Should Never Mix On Monday, 3-17 (Happy St. Patrick’s Day!) Gardner Goldsmith said what the pop media avoided: The buyout of Bear Stearns (a lending institution that had become financially unstable because of its loans in the housing market) by JP Morgan-Chase was facilitated by a corrupt and insider-driven government-federal reserve team-up. Gard also exposed the nonsense of Treasury Secretary Hank Paulsen, who applauded the bailout of Bear-Stearns, said it wasn’t a bailout (or tried to avoid answer ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-14 Rev. Wright, Wrong? Kelo Revisited... The Bad Song! Okay, you’ve heard about Obama’s favorite Reverend, and you want more… Check it ouuuut, kids. This is one of the few places where you’ll actually get a more in-depth analysis of the actual CONTENT of Rev. Wright’s rhetoric, and Gardner Goldsmith and his fellow conspirators for freedom are ready to give it to you. Then, Gard and his producer look at the newest wrinkle in the Kelo, New London CT case, where the mercantilists who got government help to take private property are no ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 1-13 Prostitution, Abortion, TP Requirements in FLA In the aftermath of NY Governor Spitzer’s announced retirement, after allegations of him frequenting a call girl, Gardner Goldsmith took a look at popular misconceptions about prostitution, and asked his audience why a consensual activity should be illegal. He also discussed the combination of libertarian thought and the abortion debate. Then, Gard discussed the coming conflagration in Congress over the “Protect America Act” and the claims by neocons that this unconstitutional bill ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-12 Romer Won't Answer, Waterboard Veto, Ferraro On Wednesday, 3-12, Gardner Goldsmith had the frustrating experience of chatting with former Colorado Governor, Roy Romer… You know, the same guy who helped get Bill Clinton in office and also got that wonderfully wasteful Denver Airport put in his state. Romer wanted to promote his push to get the Presidential candidates to talk about “concentrating on bettering education”. When Gardner asked him to justify his claim that there is a federal role in education, Roy tried to dance aroun ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-11 Spitzer Hypocrisy, Guns on Shirts, Ferraro n' Obama Tuesday, 3-11-08, “Against the Grain”... Gardner Goldsmith not only criticizes NY Gov. Elliot Spitzer for his low morals, but his towering hypocrisy. The guy spends years busting prostitution rings, telling people he’s a law and order man, yet breaks the very rules he tells everyone else to obey. Jerk. El G Grande also discussed the story of a boy in government school who was given detention for wearing a shirt with the picture of a gun on it… Can you say, PRIVATIZE? And Gard ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-10 13 Yr Old Strip Searched, Sins, ADA Suits Over Menus! Yes, the world is becoming more bizarre by the day, driven in most part by leftism. Cases in point: a thirteen year old girl in Arizona is fighting to have her lawsuit heard in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Why? She was strip-searched and body cavity searched by bureaucrats at her middle school when they suspected she possessed Ibuprofen! Next, the Catholic Church issues new edicts regarding seven new “deadly” sins, and guess what, endangering the ENVIRONMENT is one of them! A ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-7 Glenn Jacobs, "Kane", on Economics, Govt Gardner Goldsmith was delighted to chat with an outstanding person, Glenn Jacobs, aka, Kane, from the WWE. Glenn is not only a famous wrestler who has recently been featured in numerous dramatic roles, but he is also a keen observer of current events, and scholar on economics, history and the US Constitution. He understands the ethics of the Golden Rule, and he is the kind of man the politicians would fear. Listen to Glenn and Gard as they talk about the interstate commerce clause of the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-6 Gas Taxes? Stones. Gen Welfare Clause, NH Liberty Alliance, Mick Assassination Plot? On Thursday, March 6, Gardner Goldsmith sounded the alarm about the Congressional proposal to increase the gas tax by $18 billion. The politicians want more of your money, and make your life more expensive, even as they complain about high gas prices. Incredible. Than take a listen to Gard and his audience members on the way in which politicians in DC misuse the “general welfare” clause of Article One in the US Constitution. The Founders would have been proud of Gard! Finally, che ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-6 Gas Taxes? Stones. Gen Welfare Clause, NH Liberty Alliance, Mick Assassination Plot? On Thursday, March 6, Gardner Goldsmith sounded the alarm about the Congressional proposal to increase the gas tax by $18 billion. The politicians want more of your money, and make your life more expensive, even as they complain about high gas prices. Incredible. Than take a listen to Gard and his audience members on the way in which politicians in DC misuse the “general welfare” clause of Article One in the US Constitution. The Founders would have been proud of Gard! Finally, che ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-4 NAFTA, Govt.n' Stomach Stapling On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith dissected the arguments against free trade. Like a skilled surgeon, he cut apart the “canards” as Lawrence Kudlow might say, and left listeners with a better understanding of how markets and freedom create prosperity. Don’t miss this. Gard also discussed the spurious claims of politicians like George Bush regarding the importance of government interdiction, therapy programs, and “education programs” to keep “kids off drugs”. Awfu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 3-3 Steinem: "Prez RULES us", Lene Johansen on Global Warming Listen to what Steinem had to say about the role of the President. She assumes he “rules” us. Oh, man. Also, Gard had the opportunity to chat with Lene Johansen (www.lenejohansen.com) who is attending the 2008 Climate Change Conference, a meeting of scientists and economists who are skeptical of the claims of anthropogenic global warming. Great stuff from Ms. Johansen. Enjoy the on the spot information! All from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com Read Gard ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-29 Govt n Medicine, NAFTA On Friday, 2-29-08, Gardner Goldsmith chatted with Charlie Arlinghaus, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. They discussed the pressures placed on health insurance providers when politicians regulate them. Gard also delved into the NAFTA issue, which will be one the presidential candidates push around more and more. All that, plus the Bad Song of the Week, think Tattoo, from Fantasy Island. And visit www.libertyconspiracy.com for more information. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-27 Bill Buckley, RIP., Government Swimming Gardner Goldsmith was saddened to note the passing of one of the most monumental figures in US political history, William F. Buckley, Jr. Mr. Buckley, often cited as the founder of the modern conservative movement in the US, died while writing, at age 82. In this edition of “Against the Grain” Gardner Goldsmith reviews some of his achievements, and asks listeners what they think will become of “conservatism”. Later, Gard spoke to David McCray, a town council in Merrimack, NH, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-26 NH Gov Caves on REAL ID, GG Teaches On February 26, 2008 Gardner Goldsmith entered the Lion’s Den once more, attempting to explain to his producer, who seems to think he’s a co-host, that there is a difference when politicians say they “intend” to do or not do something, and when they say, flat-out, that they will do or not do something. In this case, the specimen is NH Governor John Lynch, who is arranging things for an easy back-out on a NH Law passed last year. This law would prevent NH from conforming to the feder ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-25 FCC Net 'Neutrality', Charter Schools On Monday, 2-25-08, Gardner Goldsmith landed a one-two punch combo on the FCC and John McCain. Check out his explanation of how McCain’s vaunted rhetoric regarding putting an end to “special interest politics in Washington” rings rather hollow. Then listen to Gard explain how the FCC is an unconstitutional body that impinges on free market exchange. Later, check out the Charter School issue, and see how many supposedly free-market backers get caught supporting this government-tied ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-22 Revolution? FISA, Bad Song! On Friday, 2-22-08, Gardner Goldsmith returned from his award-winning* speech on Firefly and Serenity, to tackle the big issues like FISA, the appropriate time to take up armed insurrection against government, and the Bad Song of the Week. This week’s song? Ricardo Montelban, singing… Well, you’ll just have to listen to get it! Remember to get Gard’s new book, “Live Free or Die” at amazon.com! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-21 McCain Rumors, Drug War Join Gardner Goldsmith as he investigates the more important political story found in the allegations of misconduct with a lobbyist by Senator John McCain. McCain heads up the Senate Commerce Committee, and, he says, this places him in situations where he is touch with a lot of special interests. Perhaps, JUST PERHAPS, the Commerce Committee should be a lot smaller, and do less, or nothing at all… Then neither we nor Senator McCain would have to worry about “appearances of impropriety a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-20 FISA, USDA, Skinny Lattes! Check it out, Strongbad! On 2-20-08, Gardner Goldsmith took his program, “Against the Grain” into a new dimension, where the US Supreme Court refuses to hear cases of people who are disturbed by the federal government overlooking Fourth Amendment procedure. Why the dismissal? The plaintiffs cannot show harm, and thus do not have “standing”. But the only way they can show the “harm” that the S. Court requires is if they can show they have been wiretapped by the feds, and the o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-19 Cigar Tax pt 2 - Hit Back Hard! Freedom. That’s what it’s all about. No man has a claim on you or the fruits of your labor. NH Politicians ought to acknowledge this undeniable fact. Listen to Gardner Goldsmith as he chats with one of the owners of the Two Guys Smoke Shop, in Salem, NH. Together, they will try to lay out a defense against a new tax that could put cigar dealers out of business. And they call NH the “Live Free or Die” state! Make sure you grab a copy of Gardner’s book, “Live Free or Die” ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Pre-air Skit: McCain on Ron Paul! Enjoy this skit BEFORE it’s aired on 2-20, when Gardner Goldsmith talks to John McCain about the Ron Paul campaign… All from “Against the Grain”, www.libertyconspiracy.com and El G! Remember to get Gard’s book, “Live Free or Die”! It will make your life complete! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website A Special 'Rapid Response Team'! Enjoy this special treat, from Gardner Goldsmith, “Against the Grain”, and www.libertyconspiracy.com, BEFORE it hits the air on 2-20! Remember to grab a copy of Gardner’s book, “Live Free or Die” at www.amazon.com and www.borders.com It’s GRRRRREAT! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-18 Cigar Tax, "Trade Deficits" Listen to this installment of “Against the Grain”, as Gardner Goldsmith has to not only wrestle with a state politician who doesn’t want to come clean about his idea for a Cigar Tax, but as Gard has to handle his producer apologizing for and excusing the man’s unethical behavior! Also take a listen to Casey GG, as he explains the myth of the “Trade Deficit”, and why pop reporters never get the fact that we always have a BALANCE of trade! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-15 FISA, Families and Civilization On Friday, 2-15-08, Gardner Goldsmith explained why the US House of Representatives was right to reject George Bush’s call to “renew” the revised Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. he also spoke to Dr. James Kurth, editor of the newly revised “Families and Civilization”, a book that traces the destructive effect that government has on properly functioning families. Interesting book. It’s all from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com Remember to get Gardne ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-14 Waterboarding, Pay Day Loans, Valentine's Music Okay. So it’s Valentine’s Day, 2008, and you want to unload some troubles… Listen to Gardner Goldsmith! On this program, Gard hits the Bush Administration’s claims about Waterboarding, and the news that the Senate has voted to ban it. We heard that in 2006 and 2005. What a mess government is. But all is not lost! Gard got to talk to Mike Witthaus about music, and he also got to slam the NH Senate for starting the ball rolling that will put Pay Day Loan providers out of busines ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-13 Obama: Anti-Reagan, Capitalist Conservation on February 13, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith shed light on the socialist rhetoric and ideology of Barak Obama. This is one of the most insightful studies of policies offered on radio today. Gard also discussed how capitalism acts as a means to promote conservation. In fact, without capitalism, no one would even have “natural resources” to conserve. Great material for the mind. Lots to remember and take with you, all from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-12 Bloomberg Warming, NH Fascism On February 12, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith set fire to NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his INSANE statements claiming that supposed anthropogenic “global warming” is a greater threat to human life than terrorism. Gard is not a big subscriber to the alarmist positions on either subject. Check out how he mocks Bloomberg, and how he explains that capitalism is the best driver of conservation. Then, hear Gard talk to Charlie Arlinghaus, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Pol ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-11 Bush Admin Anti-gun, McCain Bogus Conservatism For those people who uphold and defend the right to keep and bear arms, the Bush Administration is a threat. Listen to Gardner Goldsmith and Mike Hammond, of Gun Owners of America, discuss this problem. Then, take a listen to Gard and Bob Harris, author of “Who Hates Whom”, as they talk about the burdens of maintaining the American Empire. Finally, take a look at Radio Birdman, ‘cause they’re awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNCvVAp83mo&NR=1 Oh, and buy Gard’s book, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-8 McCain's VP? NH Road RIPOFF! On Friday, February 8, Gardner Goldsmith showed what it takes to be a great radio host, broadcasting live from Queechee, VT, and delving into the palpable disappointment of conservatives and libertarians that John McCain will be the Republican Party nominee. It’s manifestly the end of the so-called party of Reagan, kids. Manifestly—meaning, it is only NOW becoming apparent, though it has been over for a long, long time. Gard also spoke to Erik Taylor, a friend who has been watching t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-7 Romney Out, Big Tents Stink On Thursday, 2-07-08, Gardner Goldsmith laid out what he has detected to be the fundamentally illogical patterns of Republican party behavior over the past two decades. The party is lost, friends, very lost. Gard also covered the positive work of his friend Matt Simon, who is trying to get the NH laws changed, in order to reduce the penalties for marijuana possession. Gard doesn’t smoke, but he believes smoking pot is not something that should incur ANY kind of action from the state. C ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-6 Reagan, Resources, Constitutions On 2-6-08, Gardner Goldsmith studied the claims made by people like John McCain that they are the holders of the Reagan mantle. He was joined by Nicholas Wapshott, author of “Reagan and Thatcher: A Political Marriage”, to discuss what Reagan and Thatcher stood for. (Today is Reagan’s birthday) Gard also answered an attack letter from a statist who believes capitalism will be the undoing of the world. Gard knows a weeeeee bit more about economics than this PhD. Take a listen, and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-5 Repub Death Sighs, Ben Powell! On February 5, 2008, Gardner Goldsmith laid out what he sees as the demise of the Republican Party. Eschewing principle, embracing ‘compromise’, the party has not bothered to educate people about fundamental principles of freedom. As a result, many members of the party no longer even considering ideas like reducing the size of government. Later in the program, Gard welcomed Benjamin Powell, whose new book, “Making Poor Nations Rich” is a stunning overview of how unfettered capit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-4 Specter n Football, Hillary n Medicine On Tuesday, 2-4-08, Gardner Goldsmith shook the trees, discovering that Senator Arlen Specter is interested in investigating the New England Patriots. Then there is Hillary Clinton, who would garnish wages of American Citizens in order to pay for her socialist medical care scheme. Check it out! From “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com Look for Gardner Goldsmith’s new book, “Live Free or Die”, at amazon.com and borders.com! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 2-1 Gun Control Zealots On Friday, 2-1-08, Gardner Goldsmith took on the Herculean task of trying to have a reasonable conversation with an anti-gun zealot. Tough work. He actually considered dropping her, but figured it would be worthwhile to show the vacuousness of the movement. Check it out! Plus, take a listen to this week’s BAD SONG of the Week! It’s a special one in honor of the political world, thanks to researcher and pal, Johnny Molson, of WMAY, Illinois! All this from “Against the Grain”, and ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 1-31 pt 2 Second Amendment On 1-31, Gardner Goldsmith and his audience in the radio think-tank of “Against the Grain” did a number on the shallow thinkers who seem to think that the explicit wording of the Second Amendment can be attenuated without providing another amendment. This is noble stuff, kids. Check it out! And visit www.libertyconspiracy.com for more. Gardner Goldsmith’s book is now available at amazon.com and borders.com Buy a spare to give to a friend! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 1-31 Partial McCain, Intelligent Design On 1-31-08, Gardner Goldsmith explored the main reason the pop media loves John McCain. It has a lot to do with the lifting of the so-called “Fairness Doctrine” and media power. Gard also discussed “Intelligent Design” being discussed in government schools, and chatted with Mike Witthaus, one of his kindred spirits in the music world! All from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com keep in mind Gardner’s new book, “Live Free or Die” at amazon.com and borde ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 1-30 Fla. Fallacy of fair taxes On 1-30-08, Gardner Goldsmith asked listeners if they could bring themselves to vote for McCain, if he were the Republican candidate to go up against Hillary Clinton. Ouch. He also studied the fallacy of “fair taxation”, and how those who believe they can come up with a “fair” way to place a government value on someone else’s property are elitist and deluded. All from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com Look for Gardner Goldsmith’s new book, “Live Free ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website 1-29 Bush SOTU, NH Education Hit it, George! Keep spouting the mix rhetoric in favor of the free market, while you push Marxist legislation. Incredible. Gardner Goldsmith takes him on, head on! Apply Gard directly to the forehead! And listen to Daler Mendhi and The Wolfmen in the music, from “Against the Grain” and www.libertyconspiracy.com! Make sure you get a copy of Gardner’s new book, “Live Free or Die” at amazon.com!