# PRL Podcast Episode 581: Libertarian Cargo Cult

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Podcast: [Punk Rock Libertarians Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/punk-rock-libertarians-podcast-805152)
Published: 2026-06-02T00:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://prlpodcast.com
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/19d8f64c-2e30-45f3-b317-6b9130088b0c.mp3
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Duration seconds: 4246

## Resource

In this episode, the crew is joined by Kate (@LadyLibertyAustralia) and Axel for a recap of the Libertarian Party convention, the Enemies of the State bash, and the ongoing circus of LP drama. James breaks down the event, including the surprisingly polished production, crypto prisoner advocacy, Dexter Taylor, Lynn Ulbricht, Ammon Bundy, and Afroman’s very on-brand no-show. The conversation then veers into dress codes, barefoot delegates, Star Child, libertarian weirdos, and whether the LP should look respectable or just fully embrace the freak show. Things get spicy with the disaffiliation of LP New Hampshire, Jeremy Kauffman drama, the new LNC chair’s past, and the eternal debate between anarchists, constitutionalists, and “taxation is actually dues” people. It wraps with Massie, AIPAC, Israel, Milei’s superhero costume, and a reminder that libertarian politics is mostly just chaos with better merch. ----- Help out the show at PRLFans.com !! Buy our shirt at libertariancountry.com and enter code PRL to save 10%!

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