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Scott talks to Angela McArdle, chair of the Libertarian Party, and Nick Brana, Chair of the People’s Party, about the Rage Against the War Machine rally taking place in Washington D.C. on February 19. The three discuss the slate of speakers, make the case for building single-issue coalitions and explain why this rally is important. 

Discussed on the show:

• RageAgainstWar.com
• LP.org
• PeoplesParty.org

Angela McArdle is the Chair of the Libertarian Party. Follow her on Twitter @angela4LNCChair

Nick Brana is the founder and National Chair of the People’s Party. He was the National Political Outreach Coordinator with Bernie 2016 and Electoral Manager with Our Revolution. Follow him on Twitter @nick_brana

This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tom Woods’ Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott.

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