Lions Of Liberty

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams for another edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses!”, where they take a look at the comings and goings of the quasi-libertarian Presidential candidate. Brian and Marc wade right into the ample #Randypants news from the past two weeks, discussing his recent polling boost, the “memo heard round the political world” from the Rand camp, and examine some bold statements Rand made about discrimination against the gays in the work place. Following that comes the fun of reliving the epic livestream event Paul undertook while on the road, during which the now legendary “idiots in the Republican Party” qu [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes writer, consultant and founder of the Borderless Blog and Podcast, James Guzman! James describes how he first caught the liberty and travel bugs, and how he found him seeking a life outside the borders of the United States. Marc and James discuss why everyone  - regardless of their political persuasion - should consider traveling and even living abroad. They discuss the benefits of moving abroad as a strategy to achieve greater personal liberty as opposed to committing to remaining in a particular geographic area in spite of the political situation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, we featured the much-awaited return of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up Lions of Liberty co-founders Brian McWilliams and John Odermatt to give their instant reaction to the very first Democratic presidential debate of the 2016 election cycle. They give their slightly tipsy take on all the candidates - Hill Dawg, Bernie Sanders, Mike O’Malley, Jim Webb and yes, even Lincoln Chafee. Fueled by adult beverages and a passion for liberty, this trio of Lions has a raucous time looking at the contenders of the Donkey crown. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in economist and author Steve Horwitz on his recent article entitled “Don’t Smash the State.” But first Steve reveals how he first became introduced to the ideas of liberty, Steve and Marc discuss how works of fiction can often be the impetus towards a further philosophical pursuit. Steve explains why he embraced the idea of “pushing the button” to “end the State” overnight when he was a young libertarian, and just what insights made him start to believe this idea might have flaws.  Steve describes his pr [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams for another edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses!”, where they take a look at the comings and goings of the quasi-libertarian Presidential candidate. Brian and Marc discuss how several key Rand Paul donors and supporters are speaking up in one way or another in o [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair welcomes in liberty activist and fellow Los Angelean, Nick Hankoff! Nick details how the combined influence of George Carlin, Ayn Rand and Ron Paul set him down the path of liberty activism. Marc and Nick discuss the vibrant liberty scene in Los Angeles and make plans to meet up later that evening at a local liberty “Liberty on the Rocks” event (Editor’s Note: and we did!) Nick describes how he and his fellow “liberty kids” attained positions of power in the Los Angeles Republican Party, and emphasizes the import [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Sean Malone, the director and producer of the documentary “Farming in Fear.” First Sean explains how he first became interested in the ideas of liberty as a teenager when he found himself asking the question “who owns me?” The answers would lead him to certain beliefs which he would later identify as “libertarian.” Sean details how he was able to merge his interest in the ideas of liberty with his passion for filmmaking, leading him to become a creative producer of both short form and long form documentaries with for the Charles Koch Institute. Marc and Sean then discuss his latest project, “Farming in Fear”, which tells the story of Martha Boneta, a [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in producer and editor of “Liberty: A documentary about freedom in America.” Jeremiah starts off by detailing how he became an active member of the liberty movement, and how the prospect of creating a documentary regarding the movement reinvigorated his passion for liberty activism. After a tangent about how Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are capturing much of the “outsider” vote while Rand Paul is failing to do so, Jeremiah and Marc get back on track by looking at what Jer [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

{Note: Today’s episode features extensive use of adult language. NSFW! So hide the kids first, then enjoy the show!} In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, we convene another session of our oh-so-jovial feature, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up libertarians Brian McWilliams, our legal counsel “Rico”, and a very special guest, the host of  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by patent attorney Bobby Walling to discuss…no, not intellectual property, but his exciting new web series “Unsustainable”! Bobby describes how he first came to identify as a libertarian through a political test in high school, and what led him to begin producing videos in order to advance the ideas of liberty. Marc and Bobby discuss the video projects which led to “Unsustainable”, and talk about everything from climate change to patent reform along the way. For full show notes, head on over to  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back the “Socratic Assassin” Jan Helfeld to take a look back at some of his past interviews with the current crop of 2016 Presidential candidates. We discuss his interview with Bernie Sanders and how Jan made Bernie “Feel the Bern” himself. Jan describes his interview with Ben Carson, and why he was ultimately impressed with Carson’s response on racism and affirmative action. We harken back to Jan’ [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams for another edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses!”, where we discuss the comings and goings of the quasi-libertarian Presidential candidate and rate them on our very scientific “Paulus” or “Minus” scale. After sampling some beer from a fan of the show,  Marc and Brian focus in on Rand’s comments regarding Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis’ actions in refusing to issue any marriage licenses if she also had to “sign her name” to any license for gay couples. We tackle the ensuing national debate, and Rand’s opinion on the matter which had libertarians arguing amongst themselves as to whether he was right, wrong, or simply confused. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by libertarian blogger and independent political analyst - not to mention Lions of Liberty contributor - Seamusin Reilly! After Seamusin explains the origin of his name and suffers through Marc’s atrocious attempt at an Irish accent, he explains how he first came into the ideas of liberty through reading the writings of the American founders and discovering the concept of natural law. Seamusin describes how the 2012 Presidential campaign of Ron Paul helped him more specifically come to understand modern libertarianism. Marc and Seamusin discuss the concepts of natural law and natur [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes Felony Friday author and all-around swell chap John Odermatt back to the show for another edition of ‘The Felony Report!’John and Marc take a look at the recent arrest of former Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle - once famous for shedding weight by walking to Subway every day - for child pornography and child prostitution charges. They discuss how the criminalization of prostitution can help give sick and twisted criminals like Jared Fogle cover for their acts, and how legalizing prostitution would go far in preventing such crimes from being kept hidden for so long. They examine the [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in entrepreneur, investor and founder of YouPaidFor.It, John Maddox! John describes how a near-death experience led him to realize that if he wanted to see a better world for his children to grow up in that he had to become politically active. John explains how YouPaidFor.It enables people to directly hold their elected officials accountable and to increase awareness of politicians’ actions through crowd sourcing and social media. Marc and John discuss how incumbents are able to hold such an advantage in the political process, and John answers critics who might scoff at his attempts to create actual accountability in governm [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by Alex Newman, co-author of “Crimes of the Educators” . Alex explains how he first became interested in the subject of education, and answers the question, ‘Just what exactly are the “crimes” of the educators?’ Alex describes the “whole word” reading method, and how it has lead to an epidemic of illiteracy and dyslexia in American children. Marc and Alex discuss how the American public school system abuses children through learning processes which actively damage their brains, psychotropic drugs administered at an early age, and just how new regulat [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Gavin Keefe, a libertarian and candidate for City Council in Yakima, WA. Gavin explains how he first became interested in the ideas of liberty after getting into a conversation about immigration with Lions of Liberty co-founder and frequent podcast contributor Brian McWilliams. Marc and Gavin have the revelation that they have actually met before at a beer pong fundraiser the Ron Paul campaign back in 2007.  Gavin explains why he is in favor of a more open immigration policy, and why illegal immigrants are often treated as second class citizens. Gavin explains why he got involved in Libertarian Party politics and j [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, we convene another session of our oh-so-jovial feature, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up libertarians John “Odie” Odermatt, our legal counsel Rico, and a very special guests, the original “Blue Republican” himself, Robin Koerner! As per usual, the show begins with the gang revealing their drinks of choice. Robin then kicks off the discussion by plugging Rand Paul’s upcoming appearance in his home  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes back our resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams for another edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses!”, where we discuss the comings and goings of the quasi-libertarian Presidential candidate and rate them on our very scientific “Paulus” or “Minus” scale. They start off by touching on Rand’s debate performance, his exchange with Chris Christie, and the seeming media bias against anyone with the last name “Paul.” Marc and Brian then delve into the realm of conspiracy, and wonder whether the timing of the Jesse Benton indictment had any political motive. They then d [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Carlos Morales, former agent for Child Protective Services turned whistleblower and author of “Legally Kidnapped: The Case Against Child Protective Services.” Carlos explains how he first became interested in libertarian ideas prior to his involvement with CPS, and just why he joined the agency despite some of his reservations about state agencies. Carlos describes how CPS agents manipulate both parents and children in order to remove children from their homes and “legally kidnap” them. Marc and Carlos discuss the perverse incentives in place which encourage CPS agents to focus on the sole goal of removing children from their homes as opposed to seeking the truth about the situation. Marc then poses the question to Carlos of [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices