The Party of Principle w/Angela McArdle, Chair of National Libertarian Party

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Angela McArdle, Chair of the National Libertarian Party, discusses the party's beliefs and goals. The Libertarian Party advocates for personal and economic freedom, peaceful foreign policy, laissez-faire economics, and limited government intervention in private life. McArdle explains that the party welcomes both anarchists and those who want minimal government involvement. She also discusses the challenges faced by third-party candidates, such as ballot access restrictions. McArdle highlights the importance of figureheads like Ron Paul and Rand Paul in promoting libertarianism and mentions the candidates running for the 2024 presidential election. She envisions a libertarian government slashing unnecessary government agencies and implementing voluntary solutions to societal issues. McArdle also addresses the libertarian stance on immigration, advocating for open borders while acknowledging concerns about welfare and entitlement programs. The conversation covers topics such as the border crisis, the role of the Defense Department, the concept of borders, the origin of the Libertarian Party, the party's stance on the Constitution, personal freedom vs. public safety, and the future of the party. Angela McArdle emphasizes the importance of individual rights, radical messaging, and grassroots movements. She also discusses the need for the party to focus on external issues rather than internal governance.
Guest Bio:
Angela McArdle is the 22nd and current Chair of the Libertarian National Committee. She is a former resident of California where she served as Secretary and At Large Member of the Libertarian Party of California, and the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County. Angela has worked as a paralegal and legal aid for over eleven years. Angela currently works in litigation and also has a private practice where she provides self help legal services to low income clients. The bulk of Angela’s practices focuses on real estate and constitutional law. Angela received her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Biola University in 2009 and a Paralegal Certificate from UCLA Extension in 2013.

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