What the hell is up with the Trump Adminstration and their push to acquire Greenland? Rich and Adam dig deep and find that this is just the latest of a decades long effort of often absurd and quixotic attempts to create a libertarian utopia.

We kick off with the story of the Principality of SeaLand, an abandoned World War II-era anti-aircraft platform turned self-proclaimed sovereign state by pirate radio broadcaster Roy Bates. We then transition to the sea and the ill-fated Operation Atlantis and Republic of Minerva, ambitious endeavors by Werner Stifel and Michael Oliver that saw multiple failed attempts to establish a libertarian utopia on the ocean. Finally, we explore contemporary libertarian projects on land, including the Free Town Project in Grafton, New Hampshire, which led to municipal collapse and an invasion by bears.

[00:00] Introduction: Why Greenland?

[01:10] Libertarian Utopias: The Greenland Connection

[02:20] The Appeal and Pitfalls of Libertarian Utopias

[04:04] Historical Libertarian Experiments

[10:38] The Principality of Sealand: A Pirate Radio Nation

[14:27] Sealand's Legal Battles and Recognition

[20:30] Sealand's Modern Ventures and Legacy

[24:32] Operation Atlantis: Another Libertarian Dream

[28:06] Atlantis’ Hudson River Launch and Initial Failures

[28:41] Atlantis’ Artificial Island Attempt and Haitian Gunboat Incident

[30:51] Atlantis’ Oil Rig Disaster and Persistent Failures

[32:52] Atlantis’ Final Attempt and Abandonment

[34:12] Michael Oliver's Ambitious Plan

[36:44] The Republic of Minerva

[38:34] Tongan Invasion and Collapse of Minerva

[43:57] Libertarian Experiments on Land - Grafton, New Hampshire: A Libertarian Takeover

[50:26] The Free State Project in New Hampshire

[53:07] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Rich and Adam step back and try to piece together the big picture of 2026's first 15 days. From geopolitical conflict and a resurgence of aggressive neocon foreign policies under the Trump administration, to the contradictions of 'America First' policies and its abandonment of a focus on domestic welfare. We found ourselves asking the question of whether America is truly prioritizing its citizens or merely perpetuating classic cycles of power and profit for a select few.

[00:00] Introduction and Banter

[00:50] Current Events Overview

[02:03] Trump Administration's Bold Moves

[03:50] Economic Policies and Public Sentiment

[13:58] Law Enforcement and Public Reactions

[15:23] Hypocrisy in Political Narratives

[20:50] America First vs. Americans First

[27:19] Military Deployment and Costs

[27:55] Energy Production Challenges

[29:18] Geopolitical Tensions and Cartel Influence

[29:33] Domestic Spending and National Guard

[32:58] Drug Policy and Public Health

[37:12] Political Corruption and Influence

[50:19] Contradictions in Society

[53:36] Call to Action and Conclusion

In this episode Rich and Adam dive into the recent shooting in Minneapolis involving Renee Good, a suburban mom who is now being labeled as a domestic terrorist.

We look at the circumstances and reactions following the incident, the exaggerated response by federal agents, the immediate vilification of Good by government officials and how this all ties in with NSPM-7, the Antifa Executive Order, and Pam Bondi's departmental memo from 2025.

[00:00] Introduction and Welcome

[00:17] Incident Overview: Renee's Story

[01:16] Government Response and Public Reaction

[02:49] Analyzing the Video Footage

[04:51] Law Enforcement Tactics and Public Safety

[12:03] Political Implications and Media Coverage

[23:22] Closing Thoughts, Calls to Action

[27:10] Outro and Credits

Under cover of darkness CIA-aligned assets kidnapped and smuggled Maduro and his wife to waiting US special forces for exfiltration, what now?

Rich and Adam discuss what we know so far and possible repercussions for Trump, Maduro, and the Venezuelan nation.

[00:45] Details of the Coup

[02:16] Betting on the Coup Outcome

[04:32] Marco Rubio's Influence and Venezuelan Political Dynamics

[10:38] Trump's Doctrine and Future Implications

[13:29] Economic Impact of the Coup

[20:07] The Cost of Extraction

[20:46] Strategic Occupation

[21:44] New Business Plan

[25:28] Maduro's Indictment

[27:49] The Trial's Potential Fallout

[35:02] Hopes for Venezuela's Future

[39:11] Energy Solutions and Final Thoughts

Just a brief selection of good news to close out the holiday season. Happy Everything to Everyone. Except Stephen Miller. You get coal.

[00:00] Heartwarming Holiday Stories

[01:40] Tatas for Toys Charity Event

[04:29] Don’t Let The Door Hit Ya, Elise Stefanik

[09:15] Man-o-Sphere Goes 0-2 At Manly Things

[14:13] FBI: Karl Marx Said Poor People Shouldn’t Be Poor

[18:02] Saturnalia Wishes and Festivus Grievances

This week Rich and Adam dive into:

• The absurdity of the FBI's inability to define, locate or seemingly answer anything regarding Antifa, despite designating it a terrorist organization.
• The ongoing issue of whether Trump’s NSPM-7 allows for unilateral execution of domestic terrorist organizations, the way the label designated terrorist organization is used to justify boat strikes.
• Brown University and Bondi Beach force us to channel our inner Howard Beale to ask: where's our "mad as hell" moment? Why does meaningful change feel impossible?

[00:00] Welcome to Idiot Seeking Village

[00:33] FBI's Struggle with Questions on Antifa

[05:42] Bondi, Brown and Gun Violence

[07:09] We’re Mad as Hell

[18:37] Our Political Stalemate

[20:57] Capitalism and Government's Role

[24:32] Taxation, the Welfare Trap, and Universal Basic Income

[34:56] Lobbying for the American People

Santa hates little bitches, but we love you just the way you are.

This week we talk the UN confirming that Russia broke the Chernobyl shield; the controversy around Venezuelan boat strikes get spicier as the Pentagon doubles down on "trust us, bro"; Adam risks his sanity by digging in on Candace Owens and the right-wing grift machine; and we share thoughts on the attention economy and our truth deficit; and Adam contemplates selling out for views.

[00:00] Opening Banter

[03:45] Russia's Drone Strikes and Chernobyl

[04:48] Venezuela Conflict and Pentagon Controversies

[18:05] Candace Owens and Conservative Media

[42:13] Rumors, Conspiracy, and Profit

[46:09] The Democratization of Information

[53:09] The Place of Regulations

[57:50] Similarities to Gambling

[01:01:22] The Human Nature of Ruining Good Things

[01:07:00] Introducing the HeilCast!

The War on Christmas Caracas

Adam and Rich dive into the latest series of events in the escalating Venezuela situation; SecDef Hegseth's "double tap" on boat strike survivors, Trump's failed offramp for Maduro turns into an airspace closure, and the pardoning of convicted drug trafficker, former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, while accusing Maduro of the same.

And when one door closes another opens. We analyze the proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan, written by and for US billionaires and Russian Oligarchs to their exclusive benefit, and how it plays into Putin's goals to undermine NATO.

Also, Trump's consistent pardoning and commuting of sentences for white collar criminals and drug traffickers (and pretty much no one else).

[00:00] Welcome to Idiot Seeking Village

[00:59] Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas Encroachment, Black Friday's Evolution

[05:57] FAO Schwartz and Modern Toy Stores

[10:09] Venezuela Crisis and US Politics

[18:35] US-Russia Relations and Global Power Dynamics

[23:29] Trump's Offer to Maduro

[23:53] The (Never-Ending) Role of Money in Politics

[24:24] Trump's Terms and Maduro's Rejection

[26:03] Rewarding Bullies and Bad Behavior

[27:55] The Influence of Business Interests

[31:07] Trump's Pardons and Double Standards

[37:45] Dictatorship and Regime Change

[40:21] Adam Sacrifices His Sanity to Study Candace Owens

[43:29] Concluding Thoughts and Future Speculations