Lions Of Liberty

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair is joined by 2016 Libertarian Candidate for President, Steve Kerbel! Steve has been a businessman and libertarian for over thirty years, and is the author of the book “Take Everyman Down - A 12 Step Program to Servitude of the American Populace and Destruction of the American Dream.” Steve explains why he decided to step into the political arena and seek the nomination of the Libertarian Party for President in 2016. Steve details how he plans to bring mainstream attention to his campaign and breaks down some of the key tenets of his political platform. He explains what he would do to tackle the “us vs. them” mentality so many hold towards government and addresses on what occasions he believes it’s appropriate for the government to interfere in the lives of individuals. Steve discusses his pot [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair convenes a cast and crew of assorted libertarians in living rooms drinking liquor to react to the very first Republican Primary Debate of the 2016 election cycle. Marc is joined by Brian McWilliams, John Odermatt, JB Lubin and Howie Snowdon to break down how each and every candidate performed in this kickoff to the mainstream election cycle. They discuss how Donald Trump is shaking up the race and the impact of his presence, the exchange between Rand Paul and Chris Christie over NSA spying, and toss out puns galore! Grab your favorite adult beverage, kick back and join us for this entertaining look at the GOP circus.  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, fresh off his vacation for another edition of the Felony Report! John and Marc discuss the Charleston shooting, why gun control laws failed to stop it, and ponder a scenario where gun control might actually “work.” They then discuss a fairly ridiculous felony arrest related to a pecan pie fight, express both praise and criticism for President Obama’s push for criminal justice reform, and discuss whether the dentist who killed Cecil the Lion should face [...] 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 former Baltimore police officer Michael A. Wood, who recently made headlines for a series of tweets exposing instances of police brutality he witnessed during his 11 year with the Baltimore PD. Michael explains what drove his desire to become a police officer from a very young age, and how his view of the role of police was gradually altered during his time serving as a police officer on the streets of Baltimore. Marc and Michael discuss the case of Freddie Gray, the questionable circumstances surrounding his arrest, and why the abuse Gray likely received at the hands of police officers is so common. Michael describes the many instances of police brutality he witnessed as an officer, the inherent [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in economist and libertarian theorist David D. Friedman to discuss his book “Machinery of Freedom”, which was recently released in it’s 3rd edition. David describes what led him to believe that the most ideal society would be one without governments, and what drove him he to organize his thoughts on just how this could occur through the three edition of Machinery of Freedom. David explains his definition of government, how he views it as differing from other insti [...] 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 the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America , Larry Pratt! Larry discusses the driving motivation behind the founding of Gun Owners of America, and the need for an alternative organization to the NRA that is focused on protecting 2nd Amendment rights and keeping an eye on the government rather than in working with it. Marc and Larry touch on multiple issues related to the 2nd Amendment and gun ownership, including the fallacy of “Gun Free̶ [...] 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 National Committee Chair, Nicholas Sarwark! Nicholas describes how he became acquainted with libertarian ideas from a very early age, as he grew up in a very active libertarian political family. He then explains just why he decided to run for Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, and the change he hopes to bring to the party at the national level. Nicholas and Marc discuss the bias in the political system towards the “Big Two” parties, and Nicholas describe the various ways in which he and other motivated individuals are fighting to change that very system. Nicholas makes his pitch on why liberty-minded individuals should support the Libertarian Party, and responds to those who discourage political action among libertarians.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair and Lions of Liberty’s resident Rand Paul analyst Brian McWilliams convene an impromptu, special edition of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses” to discuss the Iran nuclear deal and Rand Paul’s stated opposition to it. Brian and Marc are joined by special guest Scott Horton of AntiWar Radio and the Scott Horton Show. Scott breaks down the history of the contentious relationship between the U.S. and Iran, and explains why the Iran nuclear deal is a win for liberty lovers. Scott dissects Rand Paul’ [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, host Marc Clair welcomes in young libertarian blogger Ryan Griggs! Ryan explains how he first became familiar with libertarian ideas after stumbling upon YouTube videos of Ron Paul’s 2008 Presidential campaigns. Marc and Ryan discuss how the public education system doesn’t prepare young people to think critically, rather training youth to think with pure emotion as opposed to reason and logic. Ryan then  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, host Marc Clair is joined by the one and only, Judd Weiss! Judd is known largely for his photography in the liberty movement, but in today’s show we meet the man behind the camera and delve into what makes Judd Weiss tick. Judd describes how his largely nihilistic attitude as a teenager was knocked for a loop with his introduction to Ayn Rand and her work “Anthem.” He then describes how he discovered the work of Nathaniel Branden, how it drastically altered his path in life, and how he eventually became close personal friends with Branden prior to his death in 2014. Marc and Judd discuss Judd’s interview with Jan Helfeld, and just why he was so unfazed by the questioning of t [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Lions of Liberty’s own Brian McWilliams for the latest installment of “Rand Pauluses and Minuses,” where they grade the political maneuvers and statements of quasi-libertarian presidential candidate Rand Paul, using the very scientific “Paulus” - “Minus” system. Marc and Brian discuss Rand’s statements surrounding the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage in the United States, and just what Rand views as the solution to the marriage contro [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, host Marc Clair welcomes in Austin Petersen to discuss why he enthusiastically touts a minarchist - i.e. “limited government” - view of government. But first, Austin describes how he came to identify as a libertarian after being raised in a conservative household. Austin then details how he spearheaded the creation Judge Napolitano’s much-hailed “Freedom Watch” on Fox  Business, and what he learned from the experience. Marc and Austin then why Austin identifies as a minarchist. Austin explains why he rejects he rejects the concept of anarchism, and the key problems he sees with anarchist philosophy. Marc and Austin discuss concepts such as consent of the governed, negative vs. positive rights, how a ’small government’ could be funded, and vigilante justice. After the interview, Marc lays out his positive vision of how individuals in a free [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in 23 year old independent journalist, Sam Richards! Sam details how he first became exposed to independent journalism while helping to cover and promote local protests in Minneapolis. Marc and Sam discuss some of the pitfalls of going through the traditional path of a journalistic career, and how being independent can allow one to be a true “watchdog” journalist. Sam describes how a tip from his brother regarding an odd flight pattern over Minneapolis led him down a rabbit hole to discovering an entire fleet of secret government surveillance plans operating through several front companies. Marc and Sam discuss the implications of this program, who is affected by it (spoiler alert: everyone!), and how it relates to futuristic-sound [...] 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 popular feature, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Host Marc Clair welcomes in fellow liquored-up libertarians Brian McWilliams, John “Odie” Odermatt, and Howie Snowdon. As per usual, the show begins with the gang revealing their drinks of choice. Brian kicks the conversation off by bringing up the Supreme Court’s recent 5-4 vote that ruled disparate-impact claims can be filed under the fair Housing Act of 1968.  This prompts Marc to launch into a rant about the overuse of the word discrimination and the group generally agrees that they have no idea how this law can be enforced on a large scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, Felony Friday author and all-around swell chap John Odermatt returns to the show for another edition of the Felony Report! John and host Marc Clair take a look at the past month of Felony Friday articles, starting with an attempt to answer the somewhat clickbaity question “Should Big Banks Be Treated the Same as People?” John and Marc look at the a case of a harmless high school prank which has seen two teenage girls face felony charges, which prompts Marc to recount the legal troubles he had following a senior prank in high school. They then discuss John’s recent appearance on Michael Santos’ Earning Freedom podcast, and what people can learn from Michael Santos and the great work he is doing to help those f [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Chad Peace of the Independent Voter Project! Chad explains how, after growing up in a political family turned him away from politics, he was inspired by the presidential campaigns of Ron Paul to become a political activist. Chad would go on to be a leading figure in drafting Rand Paul to run for the U.S. Senate, and the rest, as they say, is history. Chad describes his current involvement with the Independent Voter Project and EndPartisanship.org, and how these organizations intend to change the political landscape by ending partisanship, starting with the way debates and elections favor the “Big Two” parties of the Democrats and the Republicans. After Marc disparages California’s new “Top Two” voting system, Chad sets him straight by expl [...] 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 Jason Stapleton, the host of the Jason Stapleton Program and the man behind the forthcoming LibertyOne, a brand new libertarian radio and television network dedicated to promoting individual liberty and free markets. Jason starts off by describing how he evolved from a full-blown neocon as a Marine serving in Afghanistan and Iraq into the fiery libertarian talk show host he is today. When Jason was a mercenary working for Blackwater in the Middle East, he began to realize that the mission statement in that region wa [...] 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 fellow liberty podcast host, Johnny “Rocket” Adams of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad! Johnny starts things off by describing how he first came to identify with libertarian, and what inspired the creation of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad. Marc and Johnny go on to discuss the value of banter, the greatness of Chic-Fil-A, and how freedom leaves to the opportunities for the most people. They touch on minarchy vs. anarchy, property rights, and why the individual should be celebrated  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Lions of Liberty Podcast, host Marc Clair welcomes in Lions of Liberty’s own Brian McWilliams for another installment of the podcast adaptation of his weekly column, “Rand Pauluses and Minuses.” Marc and Brian discuss Rand Paul’s PATRIOT Act filibuster and the resulting fallout, including criticism from NeoCons Extraordinaire Lindsey Graham and Peter King. After getting a wee bit ranty in response to King’s charge that Rand was “shameless and disgusting” for fundraising off of the PATRIOT Act protests, Marc and Brian look at the tragic story of Kalief Browder. Browder was only sixteen years old when was he was 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 author Nomi Prins to discuss her latest book “All the President’s Bankers”, an incredibly thorough look at the crony relationship between major banking elites and the U.S. Presidency in modern history. Ms Prins details how her early career in the banking industry exposed her to the behind the scenes machinations of bankers and politicians, and explains what drove her to dig deeper and expose the corruption. Nomi and Marc discuss the 2008 financial crisis, and how [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices