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The Brian Nichols Show: The $11 Million Lesson Ryan Trahan Just Taught the World

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Lions of Liberty

Education, Business, Comedy, Self-improvement, News, Politics

4.6 • 672 Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

What if I told you a YouTuber just raised $11 million for kids with cancer—without a single law, tax, or politician involved?In this milestone 1000th episode of The Brian Nichols Show, we break down how Ryan Trahan just did what no government program has ever pulled off: unite millions of Americans around a mission that actually worked. We’re talking real impact. No red tape. No forced charity. Just one couple, a minivan, 50 states, and a dream that became a movement.Studio Sponsor: ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": ⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠This isn’t just a recap of Ryan’s incredible 50-day Airbnb tour to benefit St. Jude. It’s a case study in how liberty plays out in real life—voluntarily, compassionately, and effectively. If you’ve ever needed proof that bottom-up solutions beat top-down mandates, this is it. Ryan didn’t wait for permission. He just went out and did the thing.Along the way, Brian gets personal—sharing why Ryan’s story hit close to home, how it connects to his own family’s fight with childhood cancer, and why it perfectly reflects the values this show has stood for through 1,000 episodes. You’ll also hear how The Brian Nichols Show is evolving, with a brand-new 3-show lineup launching this week.If you're tired of waiting for DC to fix problems they helped create—and you want to see what happens when normal people step up and make miracles happen—then hit play. This episode isn’t about politics. It’s about proof. Proof that liberty works when people do. Order ⁠Cardio Miracle⁠ (⁠CardioMiracle.com/TBNS⁠) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!Submit Listener Questions to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week! WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on ⁠YouTube⁠ & ⁠Rumble⁠. With over 1000 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs.Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter ⁠(https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter⁠) & Facebook (⁠https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook⁠) Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to ⁠The Brian Nichols Show ⁠for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems!Tags/Keywords: Ryan Trahan,Ryan Trahan St. Jude,Ryan Trahan $11 million,Ryan Trahan 50 state tour,how to raise money without government,voluntaryism works,libertarian charity,St. Jude fundraiser,libertarian podcast,real world liberty,Brian Nichols Show,how liberty works,charity without taxes,government can’t do this,decentralized charity,libertarianism that works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.0

It's episode 1000. Yeah. Let's talk about that.

0:34.6

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0:38.5

and how we can use them to win in the world of politics, teaching you how to meet people where they're at on the issues they care about.

0:44.4

Welcome to the Brian Nichols Show.

0:47.1

Well, hey there, folks.

0:48.5

Welcome to today's special episode of the Brian Nichols Show.

0:51.8

Yeah, I am, as always, your humble host.

0:54.1

Joining you from our lovely Cardio Miracle Studios here in sunny, Eastern Indiana. The Brian

0:59.5

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1:05.9

the best heart health supplement in the world. Go ahead and check out Cardio Miracle by scanning that little QR code over my shoulder.

1:13.3

If you're looking to lower your rushing heart rate, lower that blood pressure while improving your

1:16.9

pump at the gym.

1:18.4

Stick around.

1:19.0

We'll talk about cardio miracle later in today's episode.

1:21.4

But first, Elephant in the Room, it is Episode 1000, and I am just, I am frankly floored that we are even here today

1:30.1

at episode 1,000. And, you know, what I wanted to do for today, really two things. Talk about

1:36.1

where the show has been, where we're, where we are today, and where we're headed. And then also

1:42.0

I want to talk about a really cool YouTube series

1:44.7

that just concluded over this past week with Ryan Trahan.

1:49.3

He's a noted YouTuber.

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