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On Electric Libertyland 114, Brian hits a lot of topics in quick succession starting with Rep. Justin Amash half-hinting at a libertarian run at the 2020 presidential election. Could there be an Amash/Paul ticket in the works? Brian then gets into Hillary Clinton NOT running, and the Dem "non-aggression pact" proposed for candidates. After the break Brian looks to foreign affairs, including North Korea and Afghanistan, before turning to the Germans' pug-stealing over taxation. Finally, he wraps up with a take on Robert Kraft's arrest for soliciting prostitution and Kamala Harris bringing legalizing sex work. It's a hoot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Marc welcomes forensic historian and documentary filmmaker Richard Grove of TragedyandHope.com and the Peace Revolution Podcast. Marc and Richard interweave through various topics including why Richard's Penn State education was worthless, how skills he acquired in business gave him the freedom to become a corporate whistleblower, the importance of acquiring entrepreneurial skills and achieving greater cognitive liberty, and why he views the book "Tragedy and Hope" by Carrol Quigley as such an integral work. For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/390 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall with Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday Erin Murphy joins John to share the heartbreaking story of how Department of Health thugs shutdown her alternative healing business. Erin was the owner of Local Healing House, LLC. She has a doctoral degree in Oriental Medicine. She started her business in 2004. However, she was forced to close her location in Florida because of continued constitutional violations by the Department of Health inspectors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Electric Libertyland Brian battles yet another cold to bring you his take on the 2019 Oscars, Democrats voting down the "Born-Alive" abortion bill, and the 2020 Dem front runners embracing reparations as a core campaign point. Later Brian gets into a Federal court ruling a male-only military draft unconstitutional, the US State Dept. trying to upset Iranians on social media and finally finishes up with a bill that would block Trump from appearing on the ballot in New Jersey. @Brianmcwilliams Show notes: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special sneak preview of our new Patreon-only / Lions of Liberty Pride content, "Do Nothing Man." In episode #1 Do Nothing Man and Logic Lad take on the nefarious COONMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by editor-at-large at Reason magazine, Matt Welch! Matt details his background in journalism and politics, and how they've interweaved to shape his views today. Marc and Matt go on to discuss the concept of bias in journalism, the direction and purpose of the Libertarian Party, and just what is Bill Weld up to with his run against Donald Trump? For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/389 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall with Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show JC Almanza joins John to share his journey from Wrong to Strong. JC grew up in a tough neighborhood in Chicago and at a very young age got into drinking, drugs and stealing cars. After serving 17 years in prison, JC has hit the ground running on the outside. He is the founder of WRONG TO STRONG, LLC, which is Non Profit Organization that focuses on bettering the community by providing resources to the most vulnerable. Follow JC On Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams rolls around in the slime trail left behind by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's alleged "hate crime" that is turning into one of the funniest hoaxes in recent memory. Then Brian dips a toe into former FBI Agent McCabe's interview on "60 Minutes" and former 60 Min darling Lara Logan splitting from CBS because of its journalistic bias. Finally Brian wraps up by tearing into Alexandria Ocasio Cortez's liars tour following the evisceration of the New Green Deal by friend and foe alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcomes in some liquored-up Lions for a special President's Day Edition of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!" Marc is joined by Brian, Howie and the ever-mysterious "Rico" to share some adult beverages and talk all things Presidents and Liberty! Can there be such a thing as a "libertarian President?" Who are the "most" and "least" libertarian Presidents of all time? It's like a history lesson but with less facts and more liberty and alcohol! The tapes kept rolling after the show and the liquor kept flowing, so check out the bonus show by supporting Lions of Liberty on Patreon for as little as $5/month! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/388 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wallwith Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Elizabeth Nolan Brown joins John to talk about the very invasive tactics being utilized by hotels, at the direction of homeland security, to spy on women who are traveling alone. John and Elizabeth discuss her excellent article where she revealed these tactics. The article can be found on Reason and is titled Are You a Woman Traveling Alone? Marriott Might Be Watching You. Elizabeth is an associate editor at Reason magazine, where she writes regularly on the intersections of sex, speech, tech, crime, politics, panic, and civil liberties. She is also co-founder of the libertarian feminist group Feminists for Liberty. She began writing at Reason in 2014. Since then Brown has won multiple awards for her writing on the U.S. government’s war on sex. She is a graduate of American University, where she received an MA in strategic communication, and Ohio University, where she received a BFA in theater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's truncated Electric Libertyland, Brian brings back a popular segment, "Bar Talk" to break down some easy to understand arguments against the New Green Deal that can be rolled out in drunken discussions. Show notes: http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ell111 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcomes lovely and talented lady of liberty, Chloe Anagnos! Chloe is the publications manager for the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) and has previously authored over 100 research articles for libertarian-leaning organizations. Chloe dives into just how she stumbled upon libertarian ideas and just what made her begin self-identifying as a libertarian. Marc and Chloe discuss the best ways to market the ideas of liberty, which somehow includes ample discussion of their favorite girl scout cookies (spoiler: it's thin mints), just how Taylor Swift can teach people about liberty, and so much more! To listen to our 2 hour Patreon-only "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor", the brand-spankin new' Legion of Liberty Doom podcast and more join our Patreon and support Lions of Liberty for as little as $5/month! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/387 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wallwith Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday John is coming at your hard with a solo show. He talks about everything from Trump's beautiful criminal justice moment at the State of the Union to the idiotic legislation in Hawaii to ban cigarettes! Check out all the links below! President Trump: 'Welcome home' to Matthew Charles, man released from Nashville prison under First Step Act Alice Marie Johnson – FREE AT LAST – LIFE sent commuted! Alabama Police Officer Will Not Be Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Mistaken Gunman Hawaii considers ban on cigarette sales O.J. Simpson to Roger Stone: ‘Man Up, Stop Crying’ Jury Recommends Life in Prison for James Fields in Fatal Charlottesville Attack New Virginia bill would force those who kill law enforcement to be killed or spend life in prison Karl Marx's London grave vandalised in suspected hammer attack Inside India's 'Super Bowl' of cockfighting, where roosters wear razors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams welcomes Gigi Raffo, an activist for liberty from Venezuela who works with CEDICE Libertad fighting for individual rights. Brian and Gigi discuss Venezuela's fall into socialism, the current state of affairs and living in that nation under Maduro, and the public's response to Juan Guaido and U.S. involvement. Brian then flies solo, taking on VA Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface, Cuomo's celebration and legalization of late term abortion, and VA Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax's sexual abuse allegation. Finally, Brian wraps the show up by breaking down Trump's State of the Union address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by the guitarist for the band "Arrested Development" - and sprouting Rothbardian libertarian - Jason "JJ Boogie" Reichert! Jason has been active in the discussion in the Lions of Liberty Forum on Facebook, and after discovering he was currently a member of a band I grew up jamming to in the '90's, I decided to bring him on the show to discuss his journey to libertarianism. Jason describes how he began defying laws as a teenager by playing gigs in night clubs underage, and how his rebellious nature eventually found him learning about the ideas of libertarianism from great libertarian thought leaders and even podcasts like Lions of Liberty! Get ready to Boogie down for liberty! To listen to our 2 hour Patreon-only "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor", join our Patreon and support Lions of Liberty for as little as $5/month! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/386 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wallwith Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Austin Jones from Atlas Arms joins John to talk about his project Atlas Arms, which hopes to bring armor piercing bullets to the masses. Austin is the Chief Engineer and head of the project. He's also the Co-founder of 20/20 Armor. Austin has previous experience in start-up enterprise, application of experimental technology, and soft body “armor”. Additionally, he has designed work on micrometeoroid shielding for soft-bodied spacecraft and has contributed to in-depth knowledge of the principals and technologies employed in textile-based ballistic protection. Austin is an ethically-principled engineer who harbors love for liberty, individual creation, his fellow man, and the spontaneity of life. Visit Atlas Arms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland...First Brian McWilliams checks off another example of government workers being treated as a class above private sector citizens and has a good laugh over the media layoffs at Huffington Post and Buzzfeed. But it gets better due to the subsequent outrage over those same journos being told to "Learn to code." Brian then goes through some worrying news on Venezuela, some good news on Afghanistan, and Roger Stone's indictment. Finally to wrap the show up: an anti-dwarf tossing bill, Kamala Harris' sexing her way to the top and Bernie Sanders' Kremlin karaoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by the liberty movement's foremost expert on foreign policy, Scott Horton! In addition to hosting The Scott Horton Show - on which he has conducted over 3500 interviews on foreign policy - Scott is the Managing Director of The Libertarian Institute, the Editorial Director at AntiWar.com, and the host of AntiWar Radio on KPFK in Los Angeles. When Howie mentioned Nazis in Ukraine on a recent episode, I realized how little I knew about Ukraine, the conflicts with Russia, how the U.S. ties in, and how Trump has influenced the situation, but I knew exactly who would! I dialed up Scott Horton on my Liberty Speed Dial, and he was kind enough to take the time out of his busy schedule to make us all more informed. This episode will make you so knowledgeable on Ukraine and Russia that it will knock your friends' socks off (if you have nerdy libertarian friends like me anyway). Enjoy! To hear the bonus segment where Scott takes questions from supporters of the show and riffs on Syria, China, the education system and more join our Patreon and support Lions of Liberty for as little as $5/month! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/385 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wallwith Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jacob Shreffler and Bryan Christie join John to discuss the Schaeffer Cox case. If you aren't familiar with Schaeffer case and the egregious injustice he continues to suffer, then buckle up. This case is full of so much blatant FBI and prosecutor corruption that it will make your head spin. My two guests know this case inside and out. Bryan Christie knew Schaeffer well before his arrest and is a personal friend. Jacob Shreffler has been interviewed multiple times about this case, including on Pastor Ernie Sanders radio program. Jacob is a minister of Jesus Christ. His research interests include the book of Genesis, common law theory, abstract algebra, and quantum field theory. Be sure to check out all the links on Schaeffer's case. Don't be shy, go down the rabbit hole. [1] Schaeffer Blog. FreeSchaeffer.com Mini-documentary by J.B. Patterson [2] SchaefferForStateHouse.com Selected Links and Court Documents http://www.schaefferforstatehouse.com/index.php/literature/ http://www.schaefferforstatehouse.com/index.php/litigation-archive/ [3] Rudy Davis' YearOfJubile.com. [4] Free Schaeffer youtube channel [5] Larry Pratt, Atty Robert John and Terry Dodd discuss Schaeffer Cox. (note: Schaeffer now suspects Terry Dodd of being an informant-provocateur.) [6] Next News: Liberty Advocate Framed by FBI? - The Schaeffer Cox Story. Libertarian Michael Badnarick on Next News Network with Gary Franchi. [7] Amelia Duran. Porthole to Justice. The conspiracy to entrap Schaeffer Cox. Bryan Christie and Jacob Shreffler. [8] Pastor Ernie Sanders interview. Part 1 and Part 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian talks the dangers of government defining and punishing "hate speech", doctors getting burned out because of government data-entry requirements, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's amazing ability to see into the future. Brian then looks at the depressing media coverage of Nick Sandmann and Nathan Phillips and laments that the media is more concerned with the cultural civil war they are propagating in America than an actual civil war in Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by libertarian musician Jordan Page! Jordan dives deep on his path to becoming a libertarian, which all began after a strange dream led him to writing a song about (inadvertently) the Ron Paul Revolution. Jordan explains a series of odd events that led to him dedicating his life to spreading the ideas of liberty through his music. Jordan also details the background behind the tragic murder of rancher Lavoy Finicum by federal agents, and shares the inspirational song "The Ballad of Lavoy Finicum" with our audience. Jordan also explains the case of Schaeffer Cox, another case of injustice which Jordan will soon be releasing a song about. To hear even more of Jordan's story, join our Patreon and support Lions of Libertyfor as little as $5/month! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/384 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wallwith Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Terry Anderson joins John to share her story. Terry was charged with Conspiracy to Manufacture and Distribute Meth and Conspiracy to Money Launder. She received a 30 year sentence, leaving her two 12 year-old daughters (at the time) to be raised by her family. The prosecutors were able to hang such a large sentence on Terry, because they labeled her as a Kingpin when she refused to cooperate with their plea deal games. Terry received clemency on January 1, 2017. She has stayed positive and is cherishing every moment that she gets to spend with her two daughters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian gets into the morally bankrupt media attacking Rand Paul for using a Canadian hospital, debunks the 70% tax rate argument and then loses his mind over a new bill that would deny lenders and landlords collecting from any government worker during the shutdown: a clear preference for the well being of their own over private citizens. Brian then turns his attention to CA Governor Gavin Newsom's elitist nonsense from his inaugural address and the Los Angeles teacher's strike, which began this week. Finally, Brian wraps up looking at Gillette's new "Toxic Masculinity" ad, and then discusses Bolton and Pompeo's recent troubling remarks and their impact on America's occupation of the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by Ryan McMaken of the Mises Institute to discuss his recent article "Government Shutdown Shows Why We Need to Decentralize National Parks." After Marc and Ryan catch up and vent about the nature of social media commentary, they dig into the issue of national parks in the context of the current government shutdown. Ryan breaks down the problems with a federal monopoly over the National Parks and Forests, and why local and private control would prevent the destruction and neglect occurring during the government shutdown. They look at how private businesses and communities are incentivized to care for and protect the land, and why it is far less likely the land will be overtaken by "greedy capitalists" when they are no longer under the control of the Federal government. For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/383 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wallwith Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Mike Maharrey join John to discuss all things hemp and CBD. Mike serves as the National Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. Mike first shares an update on the surveillance fight in Lexington. Next we move onto the main topic for today, CBD oil. Mike shares how he has used CBD oil with great success to relieve pain in his hip. Mike and John discuss the changes to the regulatory environment for hemp and CBD with the passage of the Farm Bill in December 2018. Last but certainly not least, Mike plays America's fastest growing podcast Game Show, "Is it a Crime and Should they do Time?" Discussed on today's show: Check out Mikes website dedicated to the surveillance fight in Lexington Feds Legalize Hemp But Not CBD; States Can Continue to Nullify Prohibition GodArchy: An Exploration of Christianity as It Intersects with the State Cairo woman attempts to enroll in high school, faces felony charges Evergreen man gets felony conviction for illegal outfitting activities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian reacts to President Trump's speech in support of "The Wall" from the Oval office and the rebuttal from Democrats Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. Then Brian shares a conundrum regarding water rights going on between Ethiopia and Egypt before diving into Melissa Joan Hart being accused of "casual anti-Semitism", a reversal on Syrian troop withdrawal and the puzzling case of U.S. troops being sent to Gabon. Show notes: Http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ell106 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc hosts a lively debate on the concept of a Universal Basic Income guarantee! While most libertarians would oppose a UBI on it's surface, there are those who see it as a practical replacement for the current welfare state. Today, Marc welcomes Michael Munger, professor of political science at Duke University, and Antony Sammeroff, co-host of the Scottish Liberty Podcast and author of Universal Basic Income: For and Against to debate the resolution, "The Universal Basic Income should be supported by libertarians as a replacement for the current welfare state, Social Security system, and minimum wage regulations." Munger speaks in favor, while Sammeroff speaks against. This was a blast to record and I'm sure you'll all enjoy it! For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/382 Become mighty and learn to code at Mathbot.com! Be sure to check out another great podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wallwith Pete "Mance Rayder" Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode John welcomes Jason Brennan to the program. Jason is the Robert J. and Elizabeth Flanagan Family Professor of Strategy, Economics, Ethics, and Public Policy at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He is also Research Professor in the Department of Political Economy and Moral Science and the Freedom Center at the University of Arizona. He specializes in politics, philosophy, and economics. Jason has written nine books on a wide variety of topics. and is here today to discuss his latest book,When All Else Fails: The Ethics of Resistance to State Injustice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! On this week's ELL, Brian is preeettty drunk on New Year's Day, because we do NOT take off time for holidays on this podcast! But that's the perfect cocktail to talk about the latest Louis CK outrage, Elizabeth Warren running for POTUS and the government shutdown. Show Notes: Http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ell105 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Liberty New Year! And what better way to celebrate than with a Liberty New Year's Party, as Marc welcomes in some of his fellow Lions including Brian McWilliams, Howie Snowdon and not-really-a-hoodie-model J.B. Lubin. Having re-capped plenty of liberty in the last week, the Lions start off by discussing their favorite movies of 2018, before getting into vaguely relevant topics such as the question "IF you had to give up one of your five senses, which would it be?", discuss possible Democratic POTUS candidates, discuss which deceased libertarians they would draft in the "Ghost" category of the Liberty Draft....AND SO MUCH MORE! Don't forget to check out the bonus show on Patreon where we ramble about the Libertarian Party, Ben Shapiro's debate opponents, the libertarian stance on cannibalism, and whether or not Howie could survive on a diet of pure bourbon. For full show notes head to LionsofLiberty.com/381 Be sure to check out another great libertarian podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall! Check out Sounds Like Liberty's amazing project, FreedomSong365.com! For a free market alternative to health insurance, check out Health Excellence Plus to take control of the costs of your medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! For today's episode of Felony Friday John was joined by Electric Liberty Land host Brian McWilliams. Brian and John recap 2018 from a criminal justice standpoint, then get into some some criminal justice stories trending in the news. They cap the show off by playing "Is this a Crime?" Discussed on the show: To Protect Illegals from Deportation, Denver Decriminalizes Pooping on the Pavement Four teenage boys face felony charges for threat against Cambridge school 3 Students Face Felony Charges for 'Horrifying' Mock Shooting Videos 4 felony charges issued against businessman who hired private investigators to follow Detroit mayor Man faces felony charge after mistaking undercover officer for porch pirate, police say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian welcomes in fellow Lion and host of "Felony Friday," John Odermatt to play a rousing game of "Trump or Dump!" Brian and John rate the bump stock ban, First Step Act, Yemen and Syria troop pullbacks on the "Trump or Dump" scale, before wrapping the show up with some discussion on insanity in advertising censorship in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas ya Liberty animals! It's time once again for our annual "Naughty or Nice" show, where we go through various names in the political realm and and determine whether they have been "naughty" or "nice" for Liberty in 2018! Marc is joined by Brian, Odie, JB and sort-of by Rico, as they pass judgment upon Donald Trump, Rand Paul, Kim Jong Un, Arvin Vohra, Alexandria Occasio-Cortez, Matt Stone and Trey Parker and more! Don't forget to check out the bonus show on Patreon where we dive into more Libertarian Party such as Bill Weld, Nicholas Sarwark , Joshua Smith and more For show notes head to Lions of Liberty.com/380 Be sure to check out another great libertarian podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall! Check out Sounds Like Liberty's amazing project, FreedomSong365.com! For a free market alternative to health insurance, check out Health Excellence Plus to take control of the costs of your medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Hannah Cox joins John to talk about the always controversial topic of capital punishment. Hannah is the National Manager of Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty. Hannah was previously Director of Outreach for the Beacon Center of Tennessee, a free-market think tank. Prior to that, she was Director of Development for the Tennessee Firearms Association and a policy advocate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Discussed on the show: The Right Way: More Republican lawmakers championing death penalty repeal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams salutes an invoking of the War Powers Act to strike down U.S. support for the war in Yemen before turning his attention to attacking the 2018 Farm Bill's subsidy madness. Brian then laments California's "texting" taxation attempt and finishes up the podcast by gaping in awe at Elizabeth Warren's newest and dumbest plan to lower drug prices. The would-be Native American senator just introduced a bill that would get government into the pharmaceutical manufacturing game and truly "socialize" medicine. Show notes can be found at lionsofliberty.com/ell103 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc is joined by the great libertarian columnist and author, Jim Bovard! Jim is the author of many books including Public Policy Hooligan and Attention Deficit Democracy, and his writing has appeared in numerous publications including USA Today, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Playboy, Washington Post, New Republic, Reader's Digest, and many more! Jim starts off describing how his predilection for open spaces made him keenly aware of government interventions, and how Watergate further solidified that the government is a 'damn rascal', leading him to libertarian ideas. Jim explains how he's managed to wedge himself into the mainstream media despite his contrarian ideas and tendency to piss of the heads of federal agencies, and Marc and Jim bond over their mutual disdain for the TSA. For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/379 Be sure to check out another great libertarian podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall! For a free market alternative to health insurance, check out Health Excellence Plus to take control of the costs of your medical care. Support this show on Patreon to watch Marc take the heat in the HOT SAUCE AMA, and receive access to ALL of our EXCLUSIVE bonus content, including the latest "League of Liberty", "Conspiracy Corner", "Degenerate Gamblers" , bonus editions of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor" and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Dave Dahl joins John to share his story. Dave is the co-creator of the "Dave's Killer Bread" brand. Prior to his breakthrough in the bread game Dave served a total of four prison sentences for crimes ranging from burglary to armed robbery to drug dealing. Dave Dahl was able to turn his life around and find success after prison. Dave's story is one of second chances. And as listeners of this show know, I love giving a platform to people who beat the odds and by doing so prove that anything is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian still has a sore throat but fights through to break down two telling studies from Yale and Harvard on Democrats "dumbing down" language when speaking to minorities, and another wage gap debunking. Brian then brings in Dan Smotz of The System is Down podcast to look at South Park's latest socialism-touting episode...have they turned or are they just trolling us? To wrap things up Brian rages about old "homophobic" tweets found belonging to the 2018 Heisman Trophy Winner, before discussing France's fuel protests. Show notes here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcomes in Jeff Kanter, co-founder of Health Excellence Plus, a longtime sponsor of the show. Jeff has over 30 years experience in the health insurance industry, and has helped lead the way for free market solutions to controlling the cost of medical care. After detailing his path to libertarianism through the 1988 Ron Paul presidential campaign, Jeff helps uncover exactly why the health insurance industry is such a mess. He details how government intervention created such a convoluted industry with perverse incentives, and how freedom-loving individuals can subvert the system and control the cost of their health care. For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/378 Be sure to check out another great libertarian podcast, Free Man Beyond the Wall! For a free market alternative to health insurance, check out Health Excellence Plus to take control of the costs of your medical care. Support this show on Patreon to watch Marc take the heat in the HOT SAUCE AMA, and receive access to ALL of our EXCLUSIVE bonus content, including the latest "League of Liberty", "Conspiracy Corner", "Degenerate Gamblers" , bonus editions of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor" and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jason Spyres joined John to discuss the major injustice he suffered as a result of selling cannabis in his teens. Jason was arrested on drug charges nearly 20 years ago. In the years since, he’s been on a path of personal success and growth. When he was 19 years old, he was arrested for selling cannabis during an undercover sting, and until recently, the state of Illinois had kept him out of society for it. Jason served 15 years of a 30-year prison sentence. Once Jason got a taste of freedom, he pushed relentlessly for his goals. While on work release he worked 2 jobs and took on a full slate of college classes to work towards his goal of becoming an engineer. Currently, Jason is enrolled at Stanford University and is actively petitioning the Governor of Illinois for a full pardon. Jason will be the first to tell you that he's not doing this for himself, but to blaze a trail for those who do not have the resources to fight for themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams fights a very horse voice to take on Bill and Hillary Clinton's sad speaking tour, Trump's proposed defense budget cuts and the hooplah in response, the Pentagon's money laundering, George H.W. Bush's death and crybabies at Columbia cutting off a stand up comic mid-act. Show notes: Http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ell101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, it's a special edition of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor" featuring the return of The Liberty Draft! We revisit last year's draft results in our liberty fantasy league, choose keepers for this next draft, and JB and Howie partake in a supplemental draft featuring some surprising picks! For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/377 Be sure to check out another great podcast, The System is Down! For a free market alternative to health insurance, check out Health Excellence Plusto take control of the costs of your medical care. Support this show on Patreon to watch Marc take the heat in the HOT SAUCE AMA, and receive access to ALL of our EXCLUSIVE bonus content, including shows such as "League of Liberty", "Conspiracy Corner", "Degenerate Gamblers" , bonus editions of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor" and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Lisa Hanna join John to share her remarkable story. Lisa is a US Army veteran, having served 2 tours overseas. She graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, in 1993. However, she suffered a personal tragedy months earlier when her son passed away. Drugs and alcohol became Lisa’s medication to numb the depression after her only son's death. She did get clean and left her abusive husband Scott. Then Scott was busted with methamphetamine, marked bills, and stolen guns. When pressured by prosecutors he agreed to “cooperate” in exchange for a reduced sentence. He said Lisa was his source, which she claims is not true. Lisa was charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a substance containing Methamphetamine. She served more than 15 years in federal prison. While in prison, Lisa wrote a book called Prison Bitch, a humorous memoir covering her time inside federal female camps and prisons. When Lisa got out of prison she kept pushing and reached her goal to become a lawyer! She was sworn in recently is and she can legally practice law. Lisa hopes to help other women who have been targeted on trumped up conspiracy charges to avoid the nightmare she lived for over 15 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland Brian McWilliams looks back on 100 episodes of podcasting and reflects on what he's learned, where he feels the movement is currently and what libertarianism is lacking: marketable heroes. Brian then takes a look at libertarianism in pop culture and the pandering society that exists in media and entertainment. Finally, the episode wraps up with some current events, including a "cashless" Sweden, GM laying off 14,000 workers due to tariffs, the #ThotAudit and what wins this week's dumbest story award: Facebook's "black people problem." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In todays' flagship Lions of Liberty podcast, Marc welcomes back Gene Epstein of Barron's Magazine and The Soho Forum.Gene recently participated in a debate in which he defended capitalism against the ideas of socialism, and today he comes on the show to dismantle every argument for socialism that fans of the show could muster! But first, Gene gives an update on why he joined the Libertarian Party, what his plans are in the LP, and whether or not he has entertained the ideas of a Presidential run, as Marc suggested in his first appearance earlier this year. For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/376 Be sure to check out another great podcast, The System is Down! For a free market alternative to health insurance, check out Health Excellence Plusto take control of the costs of your medical care. Support this show on Patreon to watch Marc take the heat in the HOT SAUCE AMA, and receive access to ALL of our EXCLUSIVE bonus content, including shows such as "League of Liberty", "Conspiracy Corner", "Degenerate Gamblers" , bonus editions of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor" and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Rocky Ferrenburg joins John to talk about prison reform, namely the First Step Act. This Rocky's 2nd time on Felony Friday. He shared his story back on Episode 107 of this show. Rocky is a multiple felon who resides in Idaho. Rocky is in recovery after struggled with drug addiction and collectively has spent about 2 years incarcerated. Rocky has been clean for more than 6 years and during that time graduated with multiple degrees, plays in a rock band, donates time and energy to the community, speaks at drug rehabilitation centers, ran for a state-level office in Idaho and is the host of the The Noisemaker Podcast: a place to discover music and artists that you may have never found anywhere else. Talked about on the show: H.R.5682 - FIRST STEP Act First Step Act: Is It Good For Libertarians? Check out Rocky's website A doctor who takes medical marijuana sues for the right to own a gun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams is joined by Admin 2 of the now-Facebook purged page Liberty Memes. Brian and Admin 2 get into the hows and whys of Facebooks crackdown, the power of memeing and why Facebook had the establishment running scared. They also get into using comedy as a tool to promote liberty, and how using charity to break down barriers and win people to the philosophy of libertarianism can be a key to our success. Brian then catches up solo on a couple current news pieces including Trump's turkey pardon, Democratic lawmakers threatening to nuke gun owners, $300 million more tax dollars thrown in the garbage in San Fran, Trump supporting Justice Reform, and the ACLU abandoning principle on Title IX to continue its regression into a progressive shell organization. Sponsor Link to Ammo.com Show notes for this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that special time of year again, as Marc gathers with not only his fellow Lions of Liberty hosts Brian McWilliams and John Odermatt, but with his good friends Johnny "Rocket" Adams and Raylene Lightheart of Blast Off!! The coolest libertarian podcasters you know toss back some adult beverages and bullshit about all sorts of liberty and non-liberty related topics, including the question "If our shows were '80's sitcoms, which would be Perfect Stranger and which would be Family Matters?", the difference between flying and hovering, and....ok, maybe not so much about liberty but hey, it's Thanksgiving! The Blast Off! crew then gets a taste of their own medicine, as Johnny and Raylene undergo the mind numbing questions thrown at them in "The Cat's Cradle!" Find today's show notes at LionsOfLiberty.com/375 Support this show on Patreon between now and this Sunday November 25, 2018 at midnight EST to receive a FREE Lions of Liberty 5 year anniversary T-shirt AND receive access to ALL of our EXCLUSIVE bonus content, including the bonus segment of this episode featuring the Lions answering questions "Rocket Fire" style, as well as all our other exclusive shows such as "League of Liberty", "Conspiracy Corner", "Degenerate Gamblers" , bonus editions of "Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor" and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Felony Friday Kevin Matthews join John to discuss the movement in Denver to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms. Kevin is the campaign director of Decriminalize Denver, which is collecting signatures with the intention of getting the decriminalization of psilocybin mushrooms on the ballot in Denver in 2019. On the show Kevin gives some background on the campaign and provides an update as to how things are progressing. John and Kevin discuss some of the benefits of psilocybin mushroom, the stigma that follows them and the clinical research already underway. Kevin also shares the incredible impact that magic mushroom have had on his life. Decriminalize Denver Website Decriminalize Denver on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Electric Libertyland Brian gets into the shooting at the Borderline Bar in Thousand Oaks, CA, the "Camp Fire" wildfire ravaging the Los Angeles hills and also the results of the Midterm elections. Then he turns his attention to South African government programs segregated against whites, Mexico looking to legalize weed and finally, a shocking turn of events that finds Brian on the same side as avowed socialist tiny-brain Senator Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Show notes: http://lionsofliberty.com/2018/11/14/electric-libertyland-98-the-frozen-hellscape-i-agree-with-alexandria-ocasio-cortez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices