In this episode of Liberty RoundTable Live! (Hour 1) For October 14, 2025, host Sam Bushman is joined by Eldon Stahl (John Birch Society) and Sheriff Richard Mack for a timely, hard-hitting discussion on the ongoing government shutdown and the deeper questions it raises about the role of government, faith, and community in America.
The show dives into the 14th day of the federal shutdown, exposing the dysfunction in Congress and the myth of a “total” government shutdown. Sam and guests challenge the necessity of federal programs like WIC and SNAP, arguing that churches, private charities, and philanthropists are better equipped to care for those in need. They call for a return to true charity, local solutions, and constitutional government—urging Americans to reject dependency on bureaucracy and embrace faith-based, community-driven compassion.
The conversation also covers:
- The media’s role in amplifying shutdown panic
- The constitutional limits of federal power (including parks and welfare)
- The potential for private sector and celebrity-driven solutions
- News headlines: Keystone XL, market volatility, FBI/DOJ controversies, and Cash Patel’s Senate testimony
- The importance of defending religious liberty and local action in the face of federal overreach
Key Topics & Timestamps:
- 0:00 — Show open, introduction, and mission statement
- 1:09 — Day 14 of the government shutdown: dysfunction, deadlock, and media hype
- 2:05 — The myth of a “total” shutdown; constitutional critique of federal parks and welfare
- 3:45 — Why churches and private charity should lead (WIC, SNAP, and beyond)
- 6:12 — Guest Eldon Stahl joins: historical perspective on shutdowns and media
- fearmongering
- 8:30 — The case for faith-based solutions and true charity
- 10:57 — How philanthropists and the private sector could fill the gap
- 13:20 — Headlines: “Let Church and Private Charity Feed America Again”; “Government Can’t Replace the Church”
- 14:05 — Repentance, personal responsibility, and the Davy Crockett story
- 16:00 — Reviving true charity: ending dependency, empowering local action
- 19:00 — Tax breaks, private sector innovation, and practical solutions
- 24:51 — News: Keystone XL, market turmoil, and global headlines
- 28:51 — Cash Patel, FBI/DOJ controversies, and the fight for accountability
- 36:00 — Closing thoughts: faith, family, and the call for local, compassionate action
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