# PRL Podcast Episode 569: Bearcat

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Podcast: [Punk Rock Libertarians Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/punk-rock-libertarians-podcast-805152)
Published: 2026-03-05T23:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://prlpodcast.com
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Duration seconds: 3611

## Resource

In this episode, the crew is joined by special guest Eric Dietrich to discuss a variety of topics, starting with the hilarious and bizarre story of sailors allegedly sabotaging the plumbing on the $13 billion USS Gerald R. Ford. We then pivot to the idea of small-town mayors ordering military surplus gear like Bearcats and grenade launchers, and how the drug war continues to cause chaos, including a recent cartel shutdown in Mexico. The conversation wraps up with a look at the "illusion of accountability" in our voting system, the State of the Union address, and the surreal rise of fully AI-generated music and bands. ----- Help out the show at PRLFans.com !! Buy our shirt at libertariancountry.com and enter code PRL to save 10%!

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