Leaning Libertarian

By Steve Kraske,

Published July 7, 2015 at 1:44 PM CDT

A 2013 poll showed that nearly a quarter of Americans lean toward a libertarian political philosophy. We explore libertarian ideals that support gay marriage as well as gun ownership.

Guest:

David Boaz is is the Vice-President of the Cato Institute and author of The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom.

Davis Boaz speaks Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, 14 W. 10th St. For more information or to reserve a seat, go to kclibrary.org.

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