Lions Of Liberty

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams gets riled up telling some stories of Los Angeles local insanity and cries of “institutional racism”…all because of some bike lanes. Brian also discusses some wins and losses when chatting with progressives, the Bill Maher N-word scuffle, Rand Paul’s CARERS Act, the congressional baseball shooting, right wingers interrupting and shutting down the Trumpy “Julius Caesar,” and debuts a new segment called “Bar Talk” breaking down Dodd Frank. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally arrived - the 300th episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast! Marc Clair welcomes in Liberty All-Stars Jason Stapleton and Larry Sharpe to discuss the best ways to message the ideas of liberty. The discussion veers into a debate about the effectiveness of the Libertarian Party? Why is Larry so optimistic about the LP while Jason remains skeptical? Tune in to find out! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode journalist Ralph Cipriano joins host John Odermatt to discuss two sex scandal that have rocked the state of Pennsylvania, the Penn State/Sandusky scandal and the Archdiocese Sex Abuse Trial. Ralph has had a unique career as a journalist. Throughout his career he has never shied away from controversy. This time is no different, Ralph has steered right into the heart of the controversy surrounding the two cases discussed on today’s show. Ralph Cipriano received an undergraduate degree in journalism at the University of Missouri. He is a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently, Ralph writes for BigTrial.Net. His coverage of the Archdiocese Sex Abuse Trial was first brought to the attention of Felony Friday host John Ode [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland Host Brian McWilliams welcomes in legal counsel and renown man of mystery Rico to talk the Jeff Sessions hearing, James Comey, Rand Paul vs. Saudi arms deals, Evergreen College’s social justice warriors and the Gay Pride Week protest parades, some of which refused to allow pro-Trump LGBTQ citizens to participate. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s 299th edition of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair convenes another session of America’s favorite alcohol-fueled libertarian podcast segment, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!”  In addition to Felony Friday host John Odermatt, Marc is joined by special guests Rodger Paxton of the LAVA Flow podcast and Chris Spangle of We Are Libertarians! The crew start off debating whether anyone should care about the Comey hearings - or national politics at all for that matter. They then answer some “Letters of Liberty” from fans of the show! What will it take for Marc to leave California? Should it be a crime to leave an injured person to die? Who are their favorite and least favorite “celebritarians”, and does Gary Johnson count as one? < [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the co-founder and CEO of the New Agorist Brewery based out of Anaehim, CA - Alexander Meyer! Alex explains just how he became a libertarian, the connection between beer and freedom, details his plans for the opening of the New Agorist Brewery. Then, Marc has a little beer tasting of his own as he samples a couple of the New Agorist beers live, for the first time! PLUS! Stay tuned after the show for an update on a major charitalbe project we are promoting through Walk the Walk! and DonorSee! But WAIT, there’s more! Marc sticks around to answer some “Letters of Liberty” from listeners of the show! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday Randall Lord joins host John Odermatt. This is a heartbreaking interview, because Randall was just sentenced to 46 months in prison for buying and selling Bitcoins without a license. His son, Michael Aaron Lord, was sentenced to 106 months in prison after pleading guilty to running an unlawful money business and a narcotics distribution conspiracy charge. Randall is scheduled to begin serving time in July. A member of the Lions of Liberty Forum brought Randall’s case to our attention and upon learning of the gross injustice Randall was suffering. Randall is a long time libertarian activist. He’s run for office multiple times and he would have run again if this legal trouble had not intervened in his life. He needs [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams brings in Tomasz Kaye, aka BitButter on YouTube, and creator of the popular libertarian animations “George Ought to Help,” “How Government Caused the Healthcare Crisis” and many others. Additionally, Tomasz has created the website exploreistaxationtheft.com. Before Tomasz joins the show, Brian hits upon a tragic tale of the DEA murdering innocent Hondurans and then lying about it, the Portland stabbing deaths and PDX’s Mayor calling for a hiatus on free speech, the “Pissing Pug” and Roger Moore. Once Tomasz joins the fun, they discuss his videos, religion, the state of liberty in the Netherlands and Trump’s statements about NATO. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by deputy editor at The Daily Caller Scott Greer to discuss his book “No Campus for White Men.” In the show you’ll hear Marc and Scott discuss: How Scott’s interest in politics and education issues led directly to his career at The Daily Caller and eventually to writing “No Campus for White Men” What exactly encompasses the “hateful indoctrination” towards white males that has been growing on college campuses.  What sort of effect does the “anti white, anti male” culture have on the psyche of students?  PLUS! Stay tuned after the show for an announcement about the 300th episode and an update on a major charitalbe project we are promoting through Walk the Walk! and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by the “God Father” of the Lions of Liberty Howie Snowdon. This is Howie’s third appearance on the show. John and Howie don’t waste anytime and start the show off on a controversial note by discussing the Seth Rich scandal/conspiracy/investigation. Next they talk about some trending news stories (links below), before playing “Is this a crime and should they do time?” You can find the show notes page >here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams fights a brutal cold and his utter distain for President Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, looking at The Donald’s touching of the “orb,” his award from the Saudi King, US arms sales and then finishes up by touching on Rand Paul’s efforts to fight mandatory minimums, and Julien Assange. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by Ryan McMaken, editor of The Mises Wire and The Austrian over at The Mises Institute, and author of the book “Commie Cowboys: The Bourgeoisue and the Nation-State in the Western Genre.” In the show you’ll hear Marc and Ryan discuss: Ryan’s windy road to libertarianism, which parallelled his path from atheism to catholicism, eventually leading him to the Mises Institute, natural rights, and Rothbard. Why he enjoys writing about “radical decentralization”, and finds no value in those who make basic “End the State!” arguments.  What inspired Ryans’ book “Commie Cowboys”, and why the much of the Western genre in American films were so authoritarian and anti-libertyin nature. Plus! Marc answers a couple “ [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Lions of Liberty legal counsel “Rico.” John and Rico discuss some felonies trending in the news and play “Is this a Crime and Should they Do Time?” Links to today’s topics: The Drug War Escalation Is Cruel and Stupid Manslaughter charges in Penn State fraternity pledge’s death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in his brother-in-law, legal mind and conservative Democrat, Steven Betz. Brian and Steven discuss Social Justice Warriors for a bit before diving into a ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that refused to set precedent for removing immunity from a police officer. In this case, the officer banged on the man’s door at 1:30am, neglected to identify himself as an officer and then shot and killed a man in “self defense” after seeing he had a gun, even though it was pointed downwards.   Following the Circuit Court discussion, Jeff Sessions ramping the War on Drugs up again is discussed, as well as a bit of talk about James Comey’s firing.  Show notes at Lions of Liberty  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair convenes another edition of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor”, and adds some extra spice to show by bringing in special guests Johnny “Rocket” Adams of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad and Remso Martinez of the Remso Republic, along with Lions of Liberty stalwart John Odermatt of “Felony Friday” fame. The crew tosses back a few adult beverages and riff on topics such as:  - Who are some of their favorite guests they’ve had on their respective podcasts so far in 2017? - Their thoughts on the controversial statements of Libertarian Party Vice Chairman Arvin Vohra regarding the U.S. military.  - Libertarian gossip involving some friends of the show.  So grab a drink, kick your legs up and hang out in the Liberty Living Room wth us! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/295 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Raeford Davis joins host John Odermatt to discuss the current state of policing in the US and the debilitating impact of the War on Drugs. Raeford served the City of North Charleston police department for six years, including four years as a patrol officer and two as a special victims unit detective. During the time that Raeford was an officer in North Charleston, the city was ranked the 8th most dangerous city in America. Prior to becoming a police officer, Raeford served in the United States Coast Guard. Raeford has a BS in Criminal Justice from Charleston Southern University. Since leaving law enforcement Raeford has become an outspoken advocate for police reform and for the ideas of liberty. He’s a member of LEAP, Law Enforcement Action Partnership (formerly Law Enforcement Against Prohibition.) [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams discusses the American Health Care Act and all of the trumpeting, hand-wringing and idiocy that has surrounded its passing the House, plus the ACLU’s ridiculous hackery on the topic. He then turns to some other topics including South Korea’s new president, the socialist implosion of Venezuela, progressive’s selective reading of “1984″, California’s plan to tax rocket miles for space travel, a new documentary on men’s rights called “The Red Pill,” and FBI Director James Comey getting canned. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by Dr Elaina George, a board certified otolaryngologist and author of the book “Big Medicine: The Cost of Corporate Control and How Doctors and Patients Working Together Can Rebuild a Better System”.  In the show you’ll hear Marc and Dr. George discuss: Why Dr. George became a doctor, and why she very quickly began to see the delitiriuos effects of government regulation on the medical industry.  How Obamacare picked winners and losers, why the doctors and patients became “losers” under the bill, and just who became the “winners?” What sort of health care reform does Dr. George recommend for the patient that is the U.S. health care industry? Plus! Marc answers a couple “Letters of Liberty” from fans of the show! For show notes head over to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday we welcome Beth Curtis on the show. Beth is the founder of Life for Pot. Life for Pot is an organization that spotlights offenders who have received life sentences without Parole for marijuana offenses. Beth started the organization after her younger brother, John Knock, was found guilty of three conspiracy charges and given a sentence of two life terms, for a first time non-violent marijuana offense. John’s experience in the criminal justice system motivated Beth to start this organization, which shares his story and shines a lot on the many individuals who are serving life sentences for marijuana. You can find the show notes page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in Paul Meekin of The Libertarian Republic to talk about the most libertarian movies ever made, the White House Correspondents Dinner, Obama’s $400K speech to Wall St., and the lack of personal responsibility in America today. Brian also takes time at the top of the show to touch on Trump’s lumber tariff, his executive order on religious freedom, and the coming clash with the progressives’ Equality Act to protect LGBTQ citizens against discrimination. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices