The No Treason Podcast Ep. 37: Spooner’s Legitimate Government

Jonathan Drake is back from Deadwood, hair growing long and spirits high after a GART weekend full of trial by jury shenanigans, whip mishaps, and a courtroom drama that left at least one Canadian juror bribed with citizenship. But once the recap wraps, it's back to business with Lysander Spooner. This week Jon dives into Section Three, unpacking why a hung jury should actually mean acquittal, how a 19th century Supreme Court case quietly rewired the presumption of innocence, and why calling Spooner an anarchist misses the point entirely. Expect a deep, sometimes cheeky exploration of natural law, the true purpose of government, and why collective authority can never exceed what individuals already possess. Stick around for some Gold Co and Tamarack Garden love, a Fourth of July inspired ad segment, and Jon's ongoing case for why voting in a rigged system is a moral and practical cliff dive.