Locke, Laws, and Liberty

July 4th is America’s birthday—but the real foundation was written in 1689 by John Locke. His ideas on natural rights, property, and government by consent inspired Jefferson and laid the groundwork for the Bill of Rights. In this episode, we trace Locke’s bravery standing up to kings and explore how his principles have been distorted today—how modern so-called liberalism has turned his natural rights into ‘human rights,’ turning the individual’s apples into a crowd-managed system of ‘equity.’ History, philosophy, and power collide in a 15-minute rethink of America’s origins.”