Every year, government power grows while individual liberty recedes. We live in a bureaucratic regime of “permissioned” rights—freedoms granted only by decree. Libertarianism was founded to reverse this trend, yet our liberty has only withered further. Libertarianism has become an intellectual pursuit, abundant in theory but lacking in impact. Permissionless Liberty's Adam Knott & Dan Sanchez discuss how the ideas of liberty can be transformed into the active political force we deserve. Join us as we begin the transition from the theory of liberty to its practice—without permission.
In this episode, Dan Sanchez and Adam Knott explore their differing views on the foundations of libertarian philosophy, the role of education, natural law, and the challenges of achieving liberty in a modern, polarized world. They discuss whether moral truths are objective or subjective, how human nature influences political ideas, and explore the feasibility of permissionless liberty within a hostile society.
7 Jul 2026
The Birth of the Idea of Liberty
In this episode, Dan Sanchez and Adam Knott explore the profound influence of John Locke on American liberty, the nature of power, and the strategic use of authority throughout history. They discuss Locke's role in the American Revolution, the Glorious Revolution, and contemporary issues like Bitcoin and government overreach.
30 Jun 2026
Starting a Libertarian Revolution
Adam Knott shares innovative ideas on starting a libertarian freedom movement through peer-to-peer liberty and polycentrism, exploring how these concepts are already being employed in government and how they can be applied by private citizens to expand liberty.
00:00 Introduction to Liberty's Secret Agents
02:24 Starting a Freedom Movement
05:30 Peer-to-Peer Liberty Explained
08:51 Application of Peer-to-Peer Liberty in Government
12:14 The Need for a Freedom Movement
13:11 Emotional vs. Analytical Approaches to Freedom
14:58 The Reality of FOIA Requests
16:55 Government's Peer-to-Peer Liberty
19:14 Establishing a Libertarian Society
21:26 The Precarious State of Freedom
24:11 The Collective vs. Individual Freedom
27:09 Narrowing Windows for Liberty
28:18 Reflections on Public Skepticism and Control
29:46 The Ambitions Behind COVID Measures
32:55 Miscalculations and the Threat of a One-Party State
35:45 The Urgency of Action for Freedom
39:21 Establishing Independent Relationships
44:10 The Importance of Personal Jurisdiction
51:23 Exploring Alternatives for Change
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