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    <description>In the Swamp Explained, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. His co-host is Rob Quartel, a business and public policy entrepreneur and a 45-year veteran of the political institutions and wars in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for Republican presidential campaigns, government agencies like the EPA, and was US Federal Maritime Commissioner under Bush 41. He's also been a candidate for Congress and Senate and a successful businessman and technologist. Given his experience and iconoclastic viewpoints, Rob gives us great insight into the swamp that makes up our nation's capital.
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      <description>Rob Quartel joins me again to continue our Swamp Explained series! We cover a lot since we haven't spoken in a while including the assassination of Japan's Abe, Abortion, the Gun Lobby, the Supreme Court leak, Biden's job performance, will it be Trump or Desantis in 2024, and the resignation of Boris Johnson. 
In the Swamp Explained," Rob Quartel and I go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the wall in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for Republican presidential campaigns, and government agencies like the EPA, and has been confirmed by the Senate to the Us Federal Maritime Commission. He's also been a candidate for Congress and Senate. Given his experience and iconoclastic viewpoints, Rob gives us great insight into the swamp that makes up our nation's capital.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:48:24 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Rob Quartel joins me again to continue our Swamp Explained series! We cover a lot since we haven't spoken in a while including the assassination of Japan's Abe, Abortion, the Gun Lobby, the Supreme Court leak, Biden's job performance, will it be Trump or Desantis in 2024, and the resignation of Boris Johnson. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Rob Quartel joins me again to continue our Swamp Explained series! We cover a lot since we haven't spoken in a while including the assassination of Japan's Abe, Abortion, the Gun Lobby, the Supreme Court leak, Biden's job performance, will it be Trump or Desantis in 2024, and the resignation of Boris Johnson. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rob Quartel joins me again to continue our Swamp Explained series! We cover a lot since we haven't spoken in a while including the assassination of Japan's Abe, Abortion, the Gun Lobby, the Supreme Court leak, Biden's job performance, will it be Trump or Desantis in 2024, and the resignation of Boris Johnson. </p><p>In the Swamp Explained," Rob Quartel and I go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the wall in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for Republican presidential campaigns, and government agencies like the EPA, and has been confirmed by the Senate to the Us Federal Maritime Commission. He's also been a candidate for Congress and Senate. Given his experience and iconoclastic viewpoints, Rob gives us great insight into the swamp that makes up our nation's capital.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Biden's Afghanistan Pullout</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:00:15 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Rob Quartel and Chris Spangle discuss the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>COVID and Vaccines, Is the Swamp Back? Rob Asks What We Did to Get Censored</title>
      <description>In the Swamp Explained," Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the wall in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for Republican presidential campaigns, government agencies like the EPA, and has been confirmed by the Senate to the Us Federal Maritime Commission. He's also been a candidate for Congress and Senate. Given his experience and iconoclastic viewpoints, Rob gives us great insight into the swamp that makes up our nation's capital.
In this episode, we cover new developments in the Swamp now that Biden is President and the missed opportunities to change Washington by the Trump Administration. We cover the future of lockdowns, and Rob asks the new Bad Boy of Libertarianism what he did to get censored. 

Did the Resistance Defeat Donald Trump? - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/opinion/trump-election-defeat.html


The Trump-as-authoritarian debate, reconsidered - https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/03/16/trump-as-authoritarian-debate-reconsidered/


How to Fix 4 Years of Trump’s War Against Government - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/opinion/biden-trump-government.html


The Swamp Returns to Washington - https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/washington-swamp/



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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:54:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we cover new developments in the Swamp now that Biden is President and the missed opportunities to change Washington by the Trump Administration. We cover the future of lockdowns, and Rob asks the new Bad Boy of Libertarianism what he did to get censored. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In the Swamp Explained," Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the wall in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for Republican presidential campaigns, government agencies like the EPA, and has been confirmed by the Senate to the Us Federal Maritime Commission. He's also been a candidate for Congress and Senate. Given his experience and iconoclastic viewpoints, Rob gives us great insight into the swamp that makes up our nation's capital.
In this episode, we cover new developments in the Swamp now that Biden is President and the missed opportunities to change Washington by the Trump Administration. We cover the future of lockdowns, and Rob asks the new Bad Boy of Libertarianism what he did to get censored. 

Did the Resistance Defeat Donald Trump? - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/opinion/trump-election-defeat.html


The Trump-as-authoritarian debate, reconsidered - https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/03/16/trump-as-authoritarian-debate-reconsidered/


How to Fix 4 Years of Trump’s War Against Government - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/opinion/biden-trump-government.html


The Swamp Returns to Washington - https://besacenter.org/perspectives-papers/washington-swamp/



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        <![CDATA[<p>In the Swamp Explained," Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. The show is hosted by Chris Spangle of the We Are Libertarians network. Rob Quartel is a 45-year fly on the wall in Washington, DC. Rob has worked for Republican presidential campaigns, government agencies like the EPA, and has been confirmed by the Senate to the Us Federal Maritime Commission. He's also been a candidate for Congress and Senate. Given his experience and iconoclastic viewpoints, Rob gives us great insight into the swamp that makes up our nation's capital.</p><p>In this episode, we cover new developments in the Swamp now that Biden is President and the missed opportunities to change Washington by the Trump Administration. We cover the future of lockdowns, and Rob asks the new Bad Boy of Libertarianism what he did to get censored. </p><ul>
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      <title>The Future of the GOP and MAGA after the Events at the Capitol </title>
      <description>In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the insurrection at the Capitol and Trump's role in it, the future of the GOP, impeachment, and Inauguration Day.
Video - https://youtu.be/CMtgWYhQpUg
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:18:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the insurrection at the Capitol and Trump's role in it, the future of the GOP, impeachment, and Inauguration Day. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the insurrection at the Capitol and Trump's role in it, the future of the GOP, impeachment, and Inauguration Day.
Video - https://youtu.be/CMtgWYhQpUg
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        <![CDATA[<p>In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the insurrection at the Capitol and Trump's role in it, the future of the GOP, impeachment, and Inauguration Day.</p><p>Video - https://youtu.be/CMtgWYhQpUg</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Reaction to the Election, Is Trump a Victim of the Swamp? Biden's Transition</title>
      <description>In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's loss and his relationship with the swamp. Rob served on the 1980 transition and gives us some insight on how it works. 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:50:59 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we discuss Trump's loss and his relationship with the swamp. Rob served on the 1980 transition and gives us some insight on how it works. </itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In the "Swamp Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's loss and his relationship with the swamp. Rob served on the 1980 transition and gives us some insight on how it works. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Election Preview, The American Civil Service Explained Through Miles Taylor | The Swamp Explained</title>
      <description>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Miles Taylor's tell-all book of the White House inner workings and why it illustrates the Swamp well. Rob gives his predictions of what will happen in the coming week as well as the years to come. 
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:33:28 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Miles Taylor's tell-all book of the White House inner workings and why it illustrates the Swamp well. Rob gives his predictions of what will happen in the coming week as well as the years to come. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Miles Taylor's tell-all book of the White House inner workings and why it illustrates the Swamp well. Rob gives his predictions of what will happen in the coming week as well as the years to come. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>COVID-19 Comes for Trump, What Happens Now?</title>
      <description>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's illness and its effects on the race and Coney Barrett's nomination. We discuss the 25th amendment and succession protocol. We also cover the debate and his taxes. 
Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 
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      <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2020 16:19:31 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's illness and its effects on the race and Coney Barrett's nomination. We discuss the 25th amendment and succession protocol. We also cover the debate and his taxes. 
Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's illness and its effects on the race and Coney Barrett's nomination. We discuss the 25th amendment and succession protocol. We also cover the debate and his taxes. </p><p>Follow Rob on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/robquartel">@RobQuartel</a>. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/%C2%A0">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ </a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ruth Bader-Ginsburg's Death, AG Barr, Woodward, and Princeton</title>
      <description>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg and the nomination of a new justice's effect on the race. We also discuss the controversies of Attorney General William Barr, the fallout of the Woodward book, and the Department of Education suing Princeton University.
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg and the nomination of a new justice's effect on the race. We also discuss the controversies of Attorney General William Barr, the fallout of the Woodward book, and the Department of Education suing Princeton University</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg and the nomination of a new justice's effect on the race. We also discuss the controversies of Attorney General William Barr, the fallout of the Woodward book, and the Department of Education suing Princeton University.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg and the nomination of a new justice's effect on the race. We also discuss the controversies of Attorney General William Barr, the fallout of the Woodward book, and the Department of Education suing Princeton University.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Education During COVID-19, Portland, and 2020 Polling </title>
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      <description>In The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss students returning in the fall, the problem with Portland, the resurgence of COVID-19, and the bad numbers for the President in recent polling. 


Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/


Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss students returning in the fall, the problem with Portland, the resurgence of COVID-19, and the bad numbers for the President in recent polling. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss students returning in the fall, the problem with Portland, the resurgence of COVID-19, and the bad numbers for the President in recent polling. 


Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/


Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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<p>Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: <a href="https://swamp.fireside.fm/">https://swamp.fireside.fm/</a></p>

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<p>Follow Rob on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/robquartel">@RobQuartel</a>. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

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<p>Follow Rob on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/robquartel">@RobQuartel</a>. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

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<p>Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: swamp.fireside.fm/</p>

<p>Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob’s resume here: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a></p>

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Video - https://youtu.be/x2L7ixyhpV8


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Video - https://youtu.be/x2L7ixyhpV8


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<p>Video - <a href="https://youtu.be/x2L7ixyhpV8">https://youtu.be/x2L7ixyhpV8</a></p>

<p>Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: <a href="https://swamp.fireside.fm/">https://swamp.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p>Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

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      <description>The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we recap the most recent Democratic debates, the Nevada Caucus results, and the future of the Democratic primary. 


Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/


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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/


Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


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<p>Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: <a href="https://swamp.fireside.fm/">https://swamp.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p>Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

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      <description>The Swamp Explained series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we explore President Trump undercutting his own scientists, impeachment and the attack on Iran's top general.


Video: https://youtu.be/aIKw56-hZpE


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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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Video: https://youtu.be/aIKw56-hZpE


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<p>Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: <a href="https://swamp.fireside.fm/">https://swamp.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p>Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

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      <title>Is Impeachment Really Worth It?</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/10</link>
      <description>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we open with a discussion on the importance of networking within the Swamp. Then we discuss the role of the "steady state" in Trump's impeachment. Rob shares his opinion on if removal is possible or necessary.


Video - https://youtu.be/5aGHuregVgs


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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we open with a discussion on the importance of networking within the Swamp. Then we discuss the role of the "steady state" in Trump's impeachment. Rob shares his opinion on if removal is possible or necessary.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we open with a discussion on the importance of networking within the Swamp. Then we discuss the role of the "steady state" in Trump's impeachment. Rob shares his opinion on if removal is possible or necessary.


Video - https://youtu.be/5aGHuregVgs


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Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


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        <p>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we open with a discussion on the importance of networking within the Swamp. Then we discuss the role of the "steady state" in Trump's impeachment. Rob shares his opinion on if removal is possible or necessary.</p>

<p>Video - <a href="https://youtu.be/5aGHuregVgs">https://youtu.be/5aGHuregVgs</a></p>

<p>Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: <a href="https://swamp.fireside.fm/">https://swamp.fireside.fm/</a></p>

<p>Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
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      <title>John Bolton Fired, Remembering 9-11</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/9</link>
      <description>In the "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. President Trump has fired John Bolton. We debate if Bolton is the last Wilsonian hawk in the White House. Rob shares where he was on 9-11, and we examine how the world has changed over 18 years. 


Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/85ca992c-de92-11ea-8549-cb0625956e61/image/cover.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>President Trump has fired John Bolton. We debate if Bolton is the last Wilsonian hawk in the White House. Rob shares where he was on 9-11, and we examine how the world has changed over 18 years. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In the "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. President Trump has fired John Bolton. We debate if Bolton is the last Wilsonian hawk in the White House. Rob shares where he was on 9-11, and we examine how the world has changed over 18 years. 


Follow Rob on twitter: @RobQuartel. Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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        <p>In the "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. President Trump has fired John Bolton. We debate if Bolton is the last Wilsonian hawk in the White House. Rob shares where he was on 9-11, and we examine how the world has changed over 18 years. </p>

<p>Follow Rob on twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RobQuartel">@RobQuartel</a>. Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
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      <title>Trump's Wild Week, The Fed, Joe Walsh Jumps In'</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/8</link>
      <description>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's wild week where he proposed buying Greenland and accepted the title 'King of the Jews.' Joe Walsh is getting into the Presidential race, and we discuss a few more that might. We look at Nixon's price controls and how it relates to the tariff fight. We also touch on the possibility of a recession. 


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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's wild week where he proposed buying Greenland and accepted the title 'King of the Jews.' Joe Walsh is getting into the Presidential race, and we discuss a few more that might. We look at Nixon's price controls and how it relates to the tariff fight. We also touch on the possibility of a recession. 

Get the Swamp Explained Podcast Feed: https://swamp.fireside.fm/</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's wild week where he proposed buying Greenland and accepted the title 'King of the Jews.' Joe Walsh is getting into the Presidential race, and we discuss a few more that might. We look at Nixon's price controls and how it relates to the tariff fight. We also touch on the possibility of a recession. 


Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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        <p>The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, we discuss Trump's wild week where he proposed buying Greenland and accepted the title 'King of the Jews.' Joe Walsh is getting into the Presidential race, and we discuss a few more that might. We look at Nixon's price controls and how it relates to the tariff fight. We also touch on the possibility of a recession. </p>

<p>Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
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      <title>End The Homeland Security Department? AOC vs. Trump</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/7</link>
      <description>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, they discuss ending the Department of Homeland Security and Trump's fight with the "Squad."


Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, they discuss ending the Department of Homeland Security and Trump's fight with the "Squad."</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, they discuss ending the Department of Homeland Security and Trump's fight with the "Squad."


Check out Rob's resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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        <p>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. In this episode, they discuss ending the Department of Homeland Security and Trump's fight with the "Squad."</p>

<p>Check out Rob's resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
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      <title>Justin Amash for President? Should Trump Be Impeached?</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/6</link>
      <description>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. Today we discuss the possible Justin Amash campaign and if impeaching Donald Trump is politically smart for the Democrats. 


Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 15:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works. Today we discuss the possible Justin Amash campaign and if impeaching Donald Trump is politically smart for the Democrats. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. Today we discuss the possible Justin Amash campaign and if impeaching Donald Trump is politically smart for the Democrats. 


Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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        <p>"The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. Today we discuss the possible Justin Amash campaign and if impeaching Donald Trump is politically smart for the Democrats. </p>

<p>Check out his resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a> </p>

<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
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      <title>Rob's Time on the George HW Bush Campaign</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/5</link>
      <description>Rob Quartel served as Issues Director for two Presidential campaigns. After serving on Gerald Ford's 1976 campaign, he was the third person hired on George HW Bush's 1980 campaign. He details how the campaigns worked and what kind of man Bush was. He went to the funeral and shares his experience there. We briefly touch on the shutdown as well. 

      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/86bc4510-de92-11ea-8549-675a2c09663e/image/cover.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Rob Quartel served as Issues Director for two Presidential campaigns. After serving on Gerald Ford's 1976 campaign, he was the third person hired on George HW Bush's 1980 campaign. He details how the campaigns worked and what kind of man Bush was. He went to the funeral and shares his experience there. We briefly touch on the shutdown as well. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Rob Quartel served as Issues Director for two Presidential campaigns. After serving on Gerald Ford's 1976 campaign, he was the third person hired on George HW Bush's 1980 campaign. He details how the campaigns worked and what kind of man Bush was. He went to the funeral and shares his experience there. We briefly touch on the shutdown as well. 

      
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      <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>4501</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Political Violence Now vs. 60s, Is Trump Draining the Swamp?</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/4</link>
      <description>In our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. On this episode, we compare the heated political environments of the 1960's to today, we examine how Trump is emboldening the Swamp by not staffing the Executive Branch, and we question if the Federal Reserve is truly independent. 


Bib Gourmand - http://dcist.com/2018/09/bib_gourmand_2018_dc.php


Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. On this episode, we compare the heated political environments of the 1960's to today, we examine how Trump is emboldening the Swamp by not staffing the Executive Branch, and we question if the Federal Reserve is truly independent. 
</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. On this episode, we compare the heated political environments of the 1960's to today, we examine how Trump is emboldening the Swamp by not staffing the Executive Branch, and we question if the Federal Reserve is truly independent. 


Bib Gourmand - http://dcist.com/2018/09/bib_gourmand_2018_dc.php


Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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        <p>In our "The Swamp, Explained" series, Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in depth on how Washington works. On this episode, we compare the heated political environments of the 1960's to today, we examine how Trump is emboldening the Swamp by not staffing the Executive Branch, and we question if the Federal Reserve is truly independent. </p>

<p>Bib Gourmand - <a href="http://dcist.com/2018/09/bib_gourmand_2018_dc.php">http://dcist.com/2018/09/bib_gourmand_2018_dc.php</a></p>

<p>Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a></p>

<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
      <p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Manafort and McCain</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/3</link>
      <description>Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel discuss the Paul Manafort trials and how it is emblematic of the Swamp, and we discuss the complex legacy of John McCain. Rob then answers listener questions about the Jones Act. 



Paul Manafort - 00:04:08

John McCain Dies - 00:16:29

Brett Kavanaugh Nomination - 00:28:14

Jones Act Questions - 00:35:10

Diner's Guide to DC - 0055:24


      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>We Are Libertarians</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/87021c02-de92-11ea-8549-2701ff6918b6/image/cover.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle>Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel discuss the Paul Manafort trials and how it is emblematic of the Swamp, and we discuss the complex legacy of John McCain. Rob then answers listener questions about the Jones Act. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel discuss the Paul Manafort trials and how it is emblematic of the Swamp, and we discuss the complex legacy of John McCain. Rob then answers listener questions about the Jones Act. 



Paul Manafort - 00:04:08

John McCain Dies - 00:16:29

Brett Kavanaugh Nomination - 00:28:14

Jones Act Questions - 00:35:10

Diner's Guide to DC - 0055:24


      
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<li>John McCain Dies - 00:16:29</li>
<li>Brett Kavanaugh Nomination - 00:28:14</li>
<li>Jones Act Questions - 00:35:10</li>
<li>Diner's Guide to DC - 0055:24</li>
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      <title>Russians and Trump, The Jones Act</title>
      <link>https://swamp.fireside.fm/2</link>
      <description>In the second episode of our series "The Swamp, Explained", Chris Spangle and Rob Quartel go in-depth on how Washington works.


Rob gives us a view of Russian meddling and possible Trump collusion from the swamp. Rob explains the Jones Act.


GOP lawmaker pressures Puerto Rico to end push for shipping rules exemption - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-lawmaker-pressures-puerto-rico-to-end-push-for-shipping-rules-exemption


The Jones Act: A Burden America Can No Longer Bear  - https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa845.pdf


The Jones Act In Perspective - https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/articles/brannon-grassroots-hawaii.pdf


Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/


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Rob gives us a view of Russian meddling and possible Trump collusion from the swamp. Rob explains the Jones Act.</itunes:subtitle>
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Rob gives us a view of Russian meddling and possible Trump collusion from the swamp. Rob explains the Jones Act.


GOP lawmaker pressures Puerto Rico to end push for shipping rules exemption - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-lawmaker-pressures-puerto-rico-to-end-push-for-shipping-rules-exemption


The Jones Act: A Burden America Can No Longer Bear  - https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa845.pdf


The Jones Act In Perspective - https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/articles/brannon-grassroots-hawaii.pdf


Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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<p>Rob gives us a view of Russian meddling and possible Trump collusion from the swamp. Rob explains the Jones Act.</p>

<p>GOP lawmaker pressures Puerto Rico to end push for shipping rules exemption - <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-lawmaker-pressures-puerto-rico-to-end-push-for-shipping-rules-exemption">https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gop-lawmaker-pressures-puerto-rico-to-end-push-for-shipping-rules-exemption</a></p>

<p>The Jones Act: A Burden America Can No Longer Bear  - <a href="https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa845.pdf">https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa845.pdf</a></p>

<p>The Jones Act In Perspective - <a href="https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/articles/brannon-grassroots-hawaii.pdf">https://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/articles/brannon-grassroots-hawaii.pdf</a></p>

<p>Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/</a></p>

<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
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They discuss the origins of the EPA, the roots of bureaucracy, and what Washington thinks of Gary Johnson by telling the story of Rob's career. Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
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They discuss the origins of the EPA, the roots of bureaucracy, and what Washington thinks of Gary Johnson by telling the story of Rob's career. Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. </itunes:subtitle>
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They discuss the origins of the EPA, the roots of bureaucracy, and what Washington thinks of Gary Johnson by telling the story of Rob's career. Rob has lived and worked in Washington DC for 40 years. He worked for the EPA and the Ford and H.W. Bush campaigns. Check out his resume here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-quartel-5291553/ 


Have questions for Rob? Email us - editor@wearelibertarians.com

      
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p>Have questions for Rob? Email us - <a href="mailto:editor@wearelibertarians.com">editor@wearelibertarians.com</a></p>
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