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The article presents an interview with Chase Oliver, the Libertarian presidential nominee, discussing his political journey and platform. Topics include his stance on reducing government entitlements and military spending, his approach to immigration policy inspired by Ellis Island, and his critiques of both major political parties, particularly their handling of social issues and foreign policy.

The article offers information on Glenn Loury's memoir, "Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative," which includes a recipe for crack cocaine along with discussions of economics and prominent thinkers. Topics include Loury's upbringing on Chicago's South Side, his academic and professional journey, struggles with addiction, and redemption.

The article present an interview with American commentator and host of "Hardcore History" podcast Dan Carlin. Topics include Carlin's views on history; including discussions on moral choices in the past; updates to his book in light of COVID-19; the value of lessons from history; the importance of understanding historical context and the intersection of personal actions with broader historical forces; and cautioning against judging the past solely through modern moral sensibilities.

The article present an interview with American author David Boaz. It discusses Boaz's significant impact on the libertarian movement; threats to freedom such as the PATRIOT Act; the illiberalism seen in both left and right ideologies; the challenges faced by libertarians in navigating the current political landscape; Boaz's assessment of the state of libertarian ideas; and the essence of libertarianism centered around the nonaggression principle and cosmopolitanism.

The article present an interview with Coleman Hughes, a writer and podcaster who specializes in race, ethics & public policy. Topics include his forthcoming book, "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America"; his argument for the return to the original ideals of the American civil rights movement; the challenges posed by the departure from the colorblind ideal; and his perspective on the role of the state in minimizing tribal instincts related to race.

An interview with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush highlights his perspective on the state's success, attributing Florida's growth to its efficient infrastructure and business-friendly environment. Topics also include Florida's education system, the influence of immigrants, concerns about legislation affecting speech, and the need for a balance between freedom and discourse in politics.

The article presents an interview with Mike Rowe talking about role in the documentary Something to Stand For. Topics include Rowe's unscripted interactions during filming, his admiration for storyteller Paul Harvey; and his views on acknowledging America's progress while recognizing its ongoing challenges.

An interview with Magatte Wade, author of "The Heart of a Cheetah: How We Have Been Lied to about African Poverty—and What That Means for Human Flourishing", is presented. She discussed the concept of the 'cheetah generation' in Africa, emphasizing a mindset of self-reliance and belief in free markets for overcoming poverty. She critiqued foreign aid and top-down development for perpetuating dependency, contrasting the cheetah mindset of African entrepreneurs with the hippo mentality.

An interview with Jay Bhattacharya, a professor at Stanford University and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, is presented, discussing his involvement in a lawsuit alleging government pressure on social media to censor dissenting COVID-19 opinions. Topics include his surreal experience of being on a government blacklist, collusion between government agencies and social media platforms, and violations of the First Amendment.

The article present an interview with American lawyer and politician Justin Amash. Topics discussed include the centralization of power in the U.S. Congress; the influence of the president on legislative outcomes; Amash's personal journey towards libertarian ideals shaped by his parents' immigrant experience; the challenges of taking principled stands in legislative decisions; and Congress's broken state & the concentration of power among a few individuals.