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Chris Spangle

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Host of The Chris Spangle Show and co-host of the Patdown. Priors: Christian, libertarian, news junkie, and history fan.

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Awesome podcast episode on current dynamics between Canada and the U.S. Check out "The Chris Spangle Show" @cspangle.bsky.social

03.05.2025 06:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œWe have realized that we are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time, important and needed, all of us called to row together, each of us in need of comforting the other.”

- Pope Francis, praying on March 27, 2020

21.04.2025 20:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I've been slowly working my way through this the last year or so. It's a history of the GOP in the wilderness during the Obama years, which gave rise to the Tea Party and MAGA. So much of what is happening in the Democratic Party right now reminds me of that era. Worth a read.

07.04.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Attempts to break that down over the past 100 years to make it faster were a bad idea and we are seeing that now, which is why we need Congress to find its way back from a lap dog for Presidents and the judiciary to remain independent.

07.04.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We have three branches of government with checks and balances so that one single individual with bad ideas can't impose them on the entire country. A republican form of democracy is slow and frustrating on purpose.

07.04.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Stellantis announces temporary layoffs, production pause in response to tariffs - Inside INdiana Business Global automaker Stellantis said Thursday that it will pause production at two North American facilities and temporarily layoff 900 U.S. workers as a result of tariffs on the automotive sector that ar...

Global automaker Stellantis announced Thursday that it will pause production at two North American facilities and temporarily lay off 900 U.S. workers due to newly implemented automotive sector tariffs, with the layoffs at 3 IN facilities.
www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/ste...

03.04.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

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www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

24.03.2025 21:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Necessity of the Cross, Part 2 Tony Evans' Podcast Β· Episode

If you want to know what Christians truly believe, this is it. open.spotify.com/episode/6Obk...

20.03.2025 12:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Indy Biz Journal parent hires Spangle as director of digital content - Talking Biz News Chris SpangleΒ has been hired by the Indianapolis Business Journal parent as director of digital content. He’s also been working on podcasts for Indiana Lawyer, which is owned by the same company. Span...

@cspangle.bsky.social hired by IBJ Media as director of digital content: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/i...

12.03.2025 23:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œLife is best organized as a series of daring ventures from a secure base.” - John Bowlby

03.03.2025 17:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
How the Elite rigged Society (and why it’s falling apart) | David Brooks
How the Elite rigged Society (and why it’s falling apart) | David Brooks YouTube video by Alliance for Responsible Citizenship

This masterful speech by David Brooks concisely articulates so many points about why society is in a perilous position and what can fix it in less than fifteen minutes while being extremely personable.

01.03.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I sometimes slip in a Trumpism because it makes me laugh.

01.03.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The audiobook offering included in Spotify Premium is incredible. Almost any book I can think of (which is many!) is included in the monthly subscription. I am a longtime Audible user, so I can't switch, but I have bifurcated my listening now.

01.03.2025 16:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
One Week: Join Us For the Quarterly IN Podcasting Meetup

Join us in one week!

01.03.2025 15:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This Epstein List drop was lots of build up and zero satisfaction. I feel like Stormy Daniels.

27.02.2025 21:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Everyone on this little rectangle of doom is trying to control your feelings.

22.02.2025 01:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good evening. Just a reminder that the result of too much time spent on websites controlled by algorithms usually leads to depression. Do something tomorrow that enriches your soul and brings you joy instead of spending time here.

22.02.2025 01:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning. Just a reminder that the result of too much time spent on websites controlled by algorithms usually leads to depression. Do something today that enriches your soul and brings you joy.

21.02.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Podcast creation How many podcasts are there really - and how many are actively being updated? Here are the latest stats.

podcastbusinessjournal.com/data/podcast...

20.02.2025 00:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There are 4,437,887 podcasts in the Podcast Index's directory, with a total of 151,298,182 podcast episodes (an average of 34.1 episodes per show).

That may seem like an insurmountable amount of competition, but only 200,123 podcasts updated last week in the world.

20.02.2025 00:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I wasn't prepared for the letdown on a 32-degree rainy Wednesday after a 68-degree sunny Monday.

05.02.2025 17:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sen. Banks threatens IMPD's federal grants over chief's immigration comments Sen. Jim Banks is considering pulling federal grants for any law enforcement agency that blocks federal immigration sweeps.

You can't make this stuff up. A GOP Senator is now pro-Defunding the Police. www.wishtv.com/news/banks-t...

01.02.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m watching Tricky Dick on Max, and it’s fascinating to see the parallels between Nixon’s early life and career and JD Vance’s story.

01.02.2025 12:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You know you've had a weird career in media when you've both been a reporter at a Hillary for President appearance and an "artist" at Skankfest.

26.01.2025 20:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I desperately need to walk around some small Indiana town feeling 90 degree heat and full sun on my face. I can't take it anymore.

26.01.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Alcohol Industry Is Hooked on Its Heaviest Drinkers While many drinkers cut back, some people who consume 15 or more drinks a week say they are unfazed by health risks.

"A fifth of adults account for an estimated 90% of alcohol sales volumes in the U.S."

www.wsj.com/health/welln...

25.01.2025 15:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

25.01.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Do I have to be a β€œpure” libertarian to join?
Do I have to be a β€œpure” libertarian to join? YouTube video by Liberty Explained

As someone with both humanitarian & libertarian tendences I thought Chris Spangle @cspangle.bsky.social was really impressive with this video www.youtube.com/watch?v=N59T...

20.01.2025 23:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thomas Massie says it out loud here: x.com/haleytalbotc...

13.11.2024 23:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Are Recess Appointments and Why Would Trump Want Them? The president-elect is calling on the Senate to step aside so he can install some appointees without confirmation. Here’s a closer look at that process.

"What Are Recess Appointments and Why Would Trump Want Them?"
Matt Gaetz.

13.11.2024 23:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0