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The Junto Podcast serves as a voice for working class entrepreneurs, artists, professionals, and anyone else in pursuit of personal growth and community service. Inspired by its 1727 namesake, the podcast promotes the exchange of impactful insights, meaningful discussions across diverse subject matter, and the practical application of critical thinking in our daily lives. Our ethos is to enable and embolden our listeners to thrive in their personal lives and business endeavors while fostering positive and transformative influence in their communities. We explore a variety of unique subjects, drawn from personal essays, current topics, and the foundational charter of the original Junto Club, from history, ethics, entrepreneurship, politics, spiritualism, world travels, the arts, and far beyond. We welcome interesting guests whose perspectives illuminate our discourse. We invite our listeners and followers to contribute topic submissions and guest suggestions. We will choose the most compelling and resonant submissions for in-depth exploration on the podcast. Welcome to The Junto Podcast, where we promote the practical applications of critical thinking and bold creativity.
Episodes

Feb 1, 2026
Feb 1, 2026
1hr 11 min
Edgar Mills breaks down the non-aggression principle—its historical roots, connections to libertarian thought, and how it shapes views on taxes, law enforcement, privatized policing, and protests.
He emphasizes individual responsibility, consistent ethical standards for both citizens and authorities, and practical examples of applying non-aggression in business, community, and personal defense.

Jan 25, 2026
Jan 25, 2026
1hr 13 min
Host Edgar Mills examines today’s polarized public discourse and urges a return to critical thinking, empathy, and de‑escalation.
He analyzes recent ICE operations in Minneapolis and two shootings (Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti), discusses legal and tactical complexities, and evaluates unintended consequences of extreme tactics.
The episode argues for enforcing immigration law with accountability, engaging in civil debate using facts and active listening, and rebuilding local civic responsibility and community solutions.

Jan 18, 2026
Jan 18, 2026
57 min
Edgar Mills explores the rising trend of gun ownership among liberals and what it reveals about universal needs for safety, autonomy, and self-defense. He examines NPR interviews, personal anecdotes, and a libertarian perspective to argue the Second Amendment transcends partisan lines as a backstop against tyranny and individual threats.
The episode also touches on training, responsible ownership, hypocrisy in political reactions to violence, and local Libertarian Party activities and outreach in Georgia.

Jan 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026
55 min
Edgar Mills explores the idea "don't expect hard things not to be hard," sharing personal stories from Special Forces Selection, Stoic wisdom, and the difference between motivation and discipline.
He applies those lessons to entrepreneurship—planning a firearms training range—covering realistic expectations, contingency (PACE) planning, compromise, and the need to persevere; the episode ends with practical calls to support and a Floyd County hearing, to approve or deny the range plan, on January 27.

Dec 27, 2025
Dec 27, 2025
1hr 12 min
In episode 39 Edgar Mills examines the book by Joost Meerloo, The Rape of the Mind, explaining menticide, interrogation and re‑education techniques, and how they scale from individual torture to mass propaganda.
He connects historical brainwashing methods to modern tools like media, technology, and institutional conditioning, and offers practical advice on building mental resilience, critical thinking, and guarding individual liberty.
'Rape of the Mind: The Psychology of Thought Control, Menticide, and Brainwashing'

Dec 18, 2025
Dec 18, 2025
58 min
Edgar Mills and Nathan Hicks sit down for an unscripted conversation about what it means to be "all in." They explore commitment, family priorities, career demands, faith, and the myths of social-media success.
The episode ends with practical guidance — four simple questions to test big decisions — and honest stories about balance, sacrifice, and pursuing purpose in real life.

Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
34 min
Hello America—Edgar Mills walks listeners through his recent 2 Team Guys 3-Day Land Navigation course drawn from military method. He explains the intensive classroom training, the 24‑hour overnighter in Talladega National Forest, and the mix of technical skill-building and personal growth that emerges when teams or solo students face cold, darkness, and problem‑solving. He discusses leadership, teamwork, resilience, and how navigating the wild can reveal more than just map points.

Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
51 min
Host Edgar Mills explores whether punk rock’s rebellious spirit can coexist with conservative and libertarian politics. He defines conservatism as common-sense values—personal responsibility, free markets, and individual liberty—and argues that modern leftist conformity often contradicts punk’s ethos.
The episode traces punk history, highlights punk artists who lean right, condemns extremist factions that distort the movement, and suggests Libertarianism as the most genuinely punk political stance: maximum individual freedom paired with responsibility.
