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FF 096 - From Hijacker to NYC Mayor? Aaron Commey Defends His Past

On today’s episode New York City Mayoral candidate Aaron Commey joins host John Odermatt. Aaron is running for Mayor of New York City under the Libertarian Party banner. This is Aaron’s second time on Felony Friday. He first appeared on Episode 26, where we discussed his controversial past. You see, Aaron Commey spent more than a decade in federal prison without ever having a criminal conviction. The incident, which occurred 17 years ago, was detailed in a recent NY Post article, NYC mayoral candidate once tried to hijack an airplane. Aaron admits he was severely mentally ill at the time he attempted to hijack an airplane. Ultimately, Aaron was charged with five crimes, including attempt to commit aircraft piracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 3, 201742 min

ELL 44: John McCain Slams Echo Chambers From His Echo Chamber

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In this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams reverberates with John McCain, bouncing around the Senator’s echo chamber on military & foreign policy. Then moves into Saudi Arabia’s “peaceful” uranium enrichment goals, Trump’s terrible pick for Fed Chair, the Steele Dossier and the DNC’s sad attempts to play it down, a bunch of worthless hoopla about Russia and Facebook, and reaction to the latest terror attack in Manhattan. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 1, 201736 min

319. A Spooky, Scary, Liberty Halloween!

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Halloween comes a day early this year as special guest host Gary Johnson throws a Halloween party with all sorts of special guests, including Bill Weld, Frederica Wilson, Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump and many, many more! Eventually, the Lions return for an episode of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor”, as Marc, Brian, Rico and JB discuss Gary Johnson’s crusade against the two party system, and just how “private” companies like YouTube, Amazon, Facebook really are. Enjoy this spooky, scary, Liberty Halloween! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 20171h 2m

FF 095 - From Corporate America to Solitary Confinement

Today on Felony Friday Holli Coulman joins host John Odermatt to share a shocking story of injustice. Holli went ascended the corporate ladder over a 16 year period serving the administrative needs of senior and executive vice presidents at a large high-tech company, Hewlett Packard. She found herself targeted under a federal investigation. And upon legal advice she took a plea to avoid the exorbitant cost of taking her case to trial. Holli was given a 21-month sentence for one count of wire fraud with a restitution amount of 954K. Holli shares her experience and talks about the dangerous and abusive environment she was subjected to while incarcerated. The most shocking aspect of her time in prison was the two months of solitary confinement she was subjected to as a punishment for publishing blog posts that shared the mistreatme [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 201748 min

ELL Ep 43: Legal Prostitutes and Progressives Screaming at the Sky

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In this week’s truncated ELL Brian fights through back spasms and prescription drugs to give some quick takes on topics including the fight in Federal Court to legalize prostitution in CA, Progressive anti-Trump wackjobs’ plan to “scream at the sky”, and the Pentagon advocating women sign up for the draft. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 201719 min

318. Stephan Kinsella on “Argumentation Ethics”

On today’s episode Marc is joined by the very first guest to ever appear on Lions of Liberty way back in episode 1 - libertarian legal theorist and author Stephan Kinsella! Stephan answers the quesiton Marc failed to ask in that episode of just how he first became interested in libertarian ideas and went on to become a proponent of Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s “Argumenation Ethics.” Marc and Stephan go on to discuss the theory - where it originated from, what it entails, and why Stephan believes it to be a superior justification for libertarian private property ethics - moreso than natural rights or utlilitarian/consequentialist ethics. Enjoy this deep dive into libertarian philosophy! Find the show notes at LionsOfLiberty.com/318 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 201758 min

FF 094 - From Trafficking Marijuana to Trafficking the Good Life with Jennifer Myers

Today on Felony Friday Jennifer Myers joins host John Odermatt. Jennifer is an author, speaker, federal prison consultant, and advocate for women in prison and youth with incarcerated parents. She is the founder of LA Myers consulting, a prison consulting business that prepares first-time, nonviolent offenders and their families for federal prison. Jennifer also is co-founder of Voices of UNcarceration; a series of creative media production projects that bring to light the impact of incarceration on California families and communities. She is co-founder of R.I.S.E. to Empower, a nonprofit that empowers girls and young women to make positive choices. Her memoir, Trafficking the Good Life, was a finalist in the 2014 San Diego Book & Wr [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 201735 min

ELL 42: America’s #MeToo Problem

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian takes a long hard look at the mutation and obfuscation occurring in the fallout from the Harvey Weinstein allegations and the #MeToo hashtag trending on Twitter. Originally created to give sexually assaulted women a voice, the transformation of the hashtag’s users showcases how far the Democrats will go to move attention away from Clinton, and America’s real “Me, Too” problem, which has nothing to do with sexual assault. Brian then looks to the ironically named Liberty Act, which seeks to keep the worst of the domestic spying apparatus intact, the bombshell revelation that the FBI knew about Clinton/Russia bribes and money during Obama admin, the New York Times hiring a “gender editor” and finishes up with a well-deserved rant about kids Halloween costumes being considered cultural appropriation. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @B [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 201748 min

317. Self-Esteem and Libertarian Burnout with Dr. Michael Edelstein

In today’s show, we take a slightly different path away from libertarian philosophy and politics and welcome in clinical psychologist and speaker Dr. Michael Edelstein. Dr. Edelstein starts off by explaining how he became interested in clinical psychology and how that eventually led him to meet Walter Block and - after several years of debate - to him becoming a libertarian. Dr. Edestein then explains his view on self-esteem, and why he is critical of its promotion specifically by Nathaniel Branden and Ayn Rand. Marc and Michael then discuss the concept of “libertaran burnout” and how passionate libertarians can adjust their expectations in order to avoid this common phenomenon. For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/317 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 201743 min

FF 093 - Eric Holder Snakes his Way Back into Gun Control Debate

On today’s show Remso Martinez joins host John Odermatt. Remso is a political commentator, campaign consultant, and multi-media producer living in the D.C. area. Remso is best known for his podcast the Remso Republic. John asks Remso about his recent foray into investigative journalism, which tipped him off to some shady actions by Virginia Democrats. Remso shares how he discovered that the Democrat Party in Virginia was bringing controversial former Attorney General Eric Holder in to fundraise and in a very strange twist neglected to promote his appearance! When Remso asked local Dems why they were bringing gun walker Eric Holder of Fast and Furious fame for a fundraiser, they pretended that Fast and Furious was [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 201747 min

ELL 41: We Harvey (Weinstein) Knew Ye!

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In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian observes the days-long silence from top Democrats on Harvey Weinstein’s grope-gate scandal, talks about the United States embarrassing itself at the U.N. discussing death sentences for gays, looks at a Miami Dolphins coach Christopher Foerster being outed on social media as a drug user because “social justice,” and examines the insane amount of corruption in Latin American and Caribbean countries’ public services. And to wrap it up: will Rand Paul cave on Trump’s tax plan in exchange for some love on health insurance? @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 201746 min

316. Live Free in New Hampshire - Matt Philips of the Free State Project

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by the President of the Free State Project, Matt Philips! The Free State Project is a movement which is in the process of moving 20,000 people to the state of New Hampshire to better enact poltical change towards a more free society while building a upon a community of liberty activists. Matt explains how he first became a libertarian, and what inspired him to join the FSP and move to New Hampshire well ahead of the “trigger” - the signing of 20,000 people to the pledge to move to state within 5 years, which occurred in 2016. Marc and Matt also tackle the issue of guns, and address concersn of those who would fear a lack of government oversight over gun ownerships, as currently exists in New Hampshire. Find full show notes at LionsOfLiberty.com/316 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 201747 min

FF 092 - Make Automatic Weapons 100 Percent Legal

On today’s episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Lions of Liberty legal counsel “Rico.” After exchanging some pleasantries discussing the MLB playoffs, John and Rico dive into the serious topic of the recent Las Vegas shooting. They start out examining why the gun control crowd and Hillary Clinton have already started to use this tragedy to push their agenda. John and Rico point out that left will push perceived “common sense” solutions, that in reality do nothing to make us safer and absolutely infringe on our liberty. Instead of debating the left’s fantasy solutions, John and Rico discuss a very important question that you won’t hear anywhere else: Should automatic weapons be fully [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 201749 min

ELL 40: Vegas, Politicizing Tragedy, Gun Control and Catalan

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams gets into the Vegas massacre and the gun control discussion. He then talks about Clinton’s classlessness, and the Catalan independence violence and vote protests and police brutality ongoing in Spain. @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 201742 min

315. Is “Evictionism” the Libertarian Answer to the Abortion Debate? Walter Block Explains His Theory

The abortion debate has always been framed in the mainstream discussion as “Pro-Life” vs “Pro-Choice.” Meanwhile, libertarians often find themselves in a difficult position when trying to choose a “side” on this debate, as they try to weigh the rights of the mother vs the rights of the unborn child. Today, economist and libertarian philosopher Walter Block joins Lions of Liberty to explain why he believes his theory of “evictionism” is the answer to abortion debate that is consistent with libertarian value. Where do the rights of the fetus begin? Is abortion the same as murder? And what objection does Marc ask Walter that he has never heard in nearly fifty years of discussing this issue? Check out today’s show to find out! Pride members will also have access to a bonus, off-air conversation between Marc and Avens O’Brien about the issue of abortion, so be sure to j [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 201755 min

FF 091 - Bikinis and Basketball

Join host John Odermatt as he goes it alone for this episode of Felony Friday. During this episode John plays America’s fastest growing podcast game show “Is it a Crime, and Should they do Time” throughout the entirety of the show. John covers trending news topics from Bikini baristas to the NCAA basketball scandal. You can find the show notes page >here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 201742 min

Electric Libertyland Ep 39: NFL and Nuclear Tweeting With The Johnny Rocket Launchpad

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams is joined by the cast of the Johnny Rocket Launchpad, to talk about the NFL anthem flap, Trump’s tweets that may lead to nuclear war, a Senate vote for an $80B increase in defense spending, Betsy DeVos rescinding Obama’s Title IX “Dear Colleague” letter, and an Ohio bill that would make it illegal to abort babies testing positive for Downs Syndrome. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @LionsofLiberty @BrianMcWilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 201738 min

314. Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor: Hijinks Ensue w/ Mike Brancatelli

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Get ready for one of the most absurd, rambling, all-over-the-map liberty podcasts ever recorded. If crassness and taking nothing seriously isn’t your bag, you may want to skip this episode. Something tells us you won’t want to, as the “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor” are joined by the former co-host of “Part of the Problem” with Dave Smith and current host of the “Mikeadelic” podcast, Mike Brancatelli! Mike joins Marc, Brian and Odie to toss back some adult beverages and riff on topics including the return of Rand Paul, a failed attempt to discuss Cassidy-Graham Bill, Harrison Ford’s nazi punching and faultly plane landings, the the best bad B-movies, and tackle the question “Who Would Blow up the Asteroids in a Libertarian Society?”, and debate who did more damage to libertarianism in the last year - Gary Johnson, or Christopher Cantwell? And the fun doesn’t end here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 20171h 9m

FF 090 - Shane Claiborne Shares Why Christians are Wrong on the Death Penalty

Shane Claiborne joins the Felony Friday show to discuss a subject that is pretty controversial, the death penalty. Shane is a Christian activist and author who is one of the founding members of the intentional community, the Simple Way, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Eastern University, where he studied sociology and youth ministry. Shane has an impressive resume. He worked alongside Mother Teresa during a 10-week term in Calcutta. He spent three weeks in Baghdad with the Iraq Peace Team and took daily trips to sites where there had been bombings, visited hospitals and families, and attended worship services during the war. - Claiborne is featured in the documentary The Ordinary Radicals, and he co-directed the three volume Another World is Possible series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 201741 min

ELL 38: End the Fed (Again!) and The Graham-Cassidy Plan

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In this week’s episode of Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams gives his take on the Trumpian circle-jerk that was the 2017 Emmy Awards, and how politics and entertainment need to take a break from each other. He then turns towards more serious topics including the utter failure of the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing programs, the GOP’s last-ditch effort to repeal Obamacare (kind of) with the Graham-Cassidy plan, the state of the 1st Amendment, new climate research and an idiotic idea in the UK to limit voting rights based on internet trolling. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 20171h 3m

313. The Next Rand Paul? Interview with Maine State Sen. Eric Brakey

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by Maine State Senator and a man who has been called “The Next Rand Paul” since he announced the launch of his run for U.S. Senate in 2016, Eric Brakey! Eric is the only Senate candidate currently endorsed by both Ron Paul and Rand Paul. Listen today as Eric explains how he became interested in the ideas of liberty, how he won his State Senate seat on a small government platform, and how he plans to become the youngest Senator in history by defeating Angus King in the 2018 U.S. Senate election. For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/313 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 201745 min

FF 089 - First Time Drug Charge Lands Mother in Prison for Life

On today’s episode recent clemency recipient Ramona Brant joined the show to share her powerful story. In 1995, Ramona was sentenced to life in prison for a cocaine offense related to her then-boyfriend’s drug dealing. At her sentencing the judge said he was “shocked at the severity of the sentence,” BUT he had no legal discretion to sentence her to less time. Ramona spent 20 years in prison, before finally receiving a commutation from President Obama in 2015, and was released to a halfway house in February 2016. In March 2016, Ramona met President Obama during a special lunch for commutation recipients, and participated in a White House briefing on clemency, where she shared her story. Ramona is now the PR Director of the CAN-DO Guardian Angel program that has paired over 40 Guardian Angels with approximately 5 [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 201748 min

Lions of Liberty Pride Free Preview!

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Check out a FREE preveiw of the Lions of Liberty Pride bonus audio we prevent for our paid supporters. ROAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 201711 min

ELL 37: Who’s More Guilty of Masturbation, Cruz or Clinton?

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In this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams touches briefly on 9/11 #NeverForget and its echoing effects on the American psyche, which government takes advantage of to justify endless wars and domestic spying. Brian then looks at Rand Paul standing up for a referendum on AUMF, then cracks wise on the Ted Cruz porn “scandal” while also side-eying Hillary Clinton’s new cry-ography “What Happened” and asks, “which of them is actually guiltier of masturbation”? Brian also examines the effects of the recent hurricanes and the fallacy of Broken Windows economics, the $15.3B “relief” (and debt spending) bill, and a final thrilling conclusion to the epic tale of the PETA Monkey Selfie lawsuit. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 201750 min

312. Scott Horton on the “Fool’s Errand” of the War in Afghanistan

On today’s show, Marc is joined by Scott Horton on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to discuss his new book on the Afghnanistan War, “Fool’s Errand: It’s Time to End the War in Afghanistan.” The 9/11 attacks were used as justifcation for the Afghan War, but after raging for nearly 16 years, does that justification hold any water? Why is the United States still involved years after the death of Osama bin Laden? Can Trump’s new/old “go after the bad guys” strategy change anything? We discuss all this and so much more with the most knowledgeable human being on foreign policy I’ve ever encountered, Scott Horton! For full show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/312 For an extra 20 minutes with Scott Horton, join the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 201745 min

FF 088: Shot 5 Times, Sentenced to 30 Years and Now Freedom through Clemency - Part 2

On today’s episode of Felony Friday former felon and clemency recipient Jamael Nettles. This is Part 2 of the interview, please go back and listen to Part 1 is you haven’t yet. In part 1 Jamael shared how his environment growing up steered him towards drug dealing. He discussed how he grew up in a drug culture. When he found success and started making money selling drugs, he became respected by his family and friends. Jamael grew addicted to the high of drug dealing. In today’s episode, Part 2 of the interview, Jamael will have you on the edge of your seat. The events that led to Jameal’s arrest and conviction are shocking and tragic. He does a tremendous job sharing his [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 201756 min

ELL 36: Fallacy of Unions & No, Google and Facebook Should Not Be Nationalized

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In today’s Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams goes it alone with a Labor Day episode focused on the misconceptions about the benefits of unions. He then looks at some recent opinions on the need to nationalize Google, Amazon and Facebook, L’Oreal firing a transgender model for being racist, and James Comey drafting a statement exonerating Hillary Clinton before he even finished investigating her. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 201734 min

311. Hurricane Harvey Recovery: Phil Magness on Zoning, Regulation and “Price Gouging”

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by professor at Berry College - and Houston native - Phil Magness to discuss many of the economic fallacies that pop up during disasters, just as they are now with Hurricane Harvey. Phil disputes the narrative that lack of zoning and regulations in Houston have made the disaster any worse, and how they will actually help the city recover faster. Marc and Phil also discuss the concept of “price gouging”, and how it helps to ration resources during times of crisis. Be sure to stay tuned to hear about all the ways we are helping Hurricane Harvey victims, including one of our shows biggest fans and supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 201749 min

FF 087: Shot 5 Times, Sentenced to 30 Years and Now Freedom through Clemency - Part 1

On today’s episode of Felony Friday former felon and clemency recipient Jamael Nettles shares his unbelievable story. This episode is the first of two parts of Jamael’s story. Jamael will have you on the edge of your seat. The events that led to Jameal’s arrest and conviction are shocking and tragic. He does a tremendous job sharing the details of his story. He takes the listener on a journey though his life, from the drug culture where he was raised, to becoming a wildly successful teenage drug dealer and finally the break-in at his home that resulted in him being shot 5 times and ultimately sentenced to 30 years in prison for non-violent drug crimes. Jamael Nettles of Mobile was sentenced to 365 months imprisonment and four years supervised release in 2006 for possession with intent to distribute crack cocai [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 201741 min

Electric Libertyland 35: What’s So Hard About Peace, Love & Price Gouging?

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian battles the remainder of his 3.7 day hangover after visiting Vegas with legal counsel, “Rico,” to dive into topics including the Houston hurricane and price gouging, politicians’ lies about free speech rallies and recent Antifa attacks in San Francisco, North Korea’s latest missile test, and an unbelievable bout of idiocy in Illinois, where they want to pass laws to combat “gender cost.” Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 201734 min

How You Can Help Hurricane Harvey Victims Using the DonorSee App

I just spoke with Gret Glyer, the founder of the DonorSee app, to let him explain how Lions of Liberty listeners can help with the rescue effort in Houston by using the DonorSee App. We are currently raising money to pay for gas for the Cajun Navy, a group of volunteers currently in Houston rescuing people from who are stranded in their homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 20178 min

310. Austin Meyer on “The Patent Scam”

Austin Meyer created a revolutionary flight simulator software known as ”X-Plane”, which should have hid him on top of the world. Instead, it saw him on the receiving end of a patent infringement lawsuit. Not for his software, but for using the Google Play store to distribute it. In response, Meyer spent two years travelling the country in his custom built airplane to interview other small business owners who became targets of similar patent infringement scams, and the result is the amazing and eye opening “Patent Scam” documentary. Austin joins Lions of Liberty to tell his story. Is there any legitimacy to patents? Your opinion may change after listening to this show! Check out “The Patent Scam” and find the show notes at LionsOfLiberty.com/310 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 201746 min

FF 086: Johann Hari Strikes the Root to Expose Drug War Fallacies

On today’s episode, Johann Hari joins the show to share why he believes the War on Drugs is a horrible way to deal with drug abuse. Hari says that not only does the drug war fail to solve the drug problem, but it actually makes the situation much, much worse! Johann Hari is a British journalist who has written for many of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, the Guardian, the Los Angeles Times, the New Republic, the Nation, Slate, and the Sydney Morning Herald. For 9 years he was a lead op-ed columnist for the Independent, one of Britain’s leading newspapers. He graduated from King’s College, Cambridge with a double first in Social and Political Sciences in 2001. He is the author of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 201744 min

ELL 34: When Free Speech Equals Hate Speech, w/ Remso W. Martinez

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams welcomes in Remso W. Martinez from the Remso Republic podcast. Brian and Remso dive into the recent spate of marches and protests, including Boston, and the insane reactions from progressives like NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is trying to legislate away the right to assemble. Has the left successfully labeled free speech as hate speech? Remso and Brian then discuss the media’s bias, and Remso’s upcoming documentary series, “Nothingburger,” which looks to put the media on trial. The gents then wrap with a discussion on Canada’s intent to force gender issues into NAFTA and then Brian takes on Trump’s Afghanistan planistan solo to close the show. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20171h 7m

309. Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor with Julie Borowski!

In today’s episode, the boys of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor” are joined by libertarian YouTube sensation, Julie Borowski! Fueled by booze and H2O, they break down the recent Twitter war between Libertarian Party Chairman Nicholas Sarwark and Tom Woods. What is Nick’s intention in targetting Woods? Plus, we look at the events surrounding Charlottesville, and how identity politics is crushing any semblance of rational political dialogue, and break down some tough “free speech” cases where death resulted. For show notes, head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/309 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 201751 min

FF 085 - Is it a Crime? North Korea Edition

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Aug 18, 201756 min

Electric Libertyland Ep 33: The Truth About Charlottesville w/ Journalist Ford Fischer

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In this week’s Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams welcomes in journalist and founder of News 2 Share , Ford Fischer. Ford describes the scene as it unfolded in front of him, on the ground in Charlottesville, VA during the #UniteTheRight march and protests. Ford and Brian discuss the clashes, breakdown of attendees, and the tragic and fatal vehicular murder/manslaughter that occurred during the rally. Brian then takes on virtue signaling over Trump & Nazis as well as the virtue signaling that took place by LP Chairman Nick Sarwark when he attacked Tom Woods via Twitter. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 20171h 6m

308. Let’s Talk About Guns, with Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by the Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, Erich Pratt. They discuss some common objections to widespread gun ownership and gun rights, how Gun Owners of American sets itself apart from the NRA when it comes to standing up for gun rights, and Erich answers some questions from members of the Lions of Liberty Pride! For show notes, head to LionsOfLiberty.com/308 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 201742 min

Felony Friday 084 - Cops Serve Wrong Warrant And Kill Guy Who Answers Door

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Aug 11, 201739 min

Electric Libertyland 32: Google’s Opinion Echo Chamber & Trump or Dump

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams welcomes in old friend and Lion of Liberty Howard Snowdon to review the progressive outrage over a quickly infamous Google engineer’s “anti-diversity” internal memo that resulted in his firing. Following that is a riveting round of the game sweeping the nation: Trump or Dump, looking at the latest Trump actions on North Korea, Jeff Sessions, Trump TV and the immigration point system. Brian and Howie then round the show off with a very, very taboo discussion of a new prescription child sex doll in the UK. Grab your seat and boogie to the beat. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @Brianmcwilliams @Lionsofliberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 201756 min

Liberty Force Comic Book Contest Winners Revealed!

Marc is joined by Johnny “Rocket” Adams to unveil the winners of the contest for FREE Signed Copies of Liberty Force #1 by Johnny Adams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 201711 min

307. It’s Time to Unplug the Energy Monopolies!

In today’s episode, Marc is joined by Tea Party co-founder and energy freedom advocate, Debbie Dooley! Debbie describes how she helped to start the current “Tea Party” movement, her battles against energy monopolies in Georgia, how companies who cause environental damage should be dealt with, her opposition to the Paris Accord, and why she has hope for greater energy freedom under the Trump administration. Plus, stay tuned to hear about a great new charity project we are promoting thorugh DonorSee and Walk the Walk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 201750 min

Felony Friday 083 - It is Time to Legalize Marijuana

On today’s episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt unveils a unique format for the show. Instead of being joined by a guest, this is a special, first of a kind solo show hosted by John. As always on Felony Friday, there are some incredible topics to analyze. First, John talks about a couple criminal justice stories that you should be sharing and discussing with your friends. Next, he weighs in on some stories that have been discussed in the mainstream media, but as per usual the main stream media has missed the most important takeaway. And lastly, John weighs in on a controversial topic and asks if “it’s a crime, and if they should do time.” You can find the show notes page >here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 201740 min

Electric Libertyland 31: Reactions from Politicon 2017 & Cenk vs. Shapiro

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In today’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams recaps his experience at Day 2 of Politicon 2017, where he took in various conversations with the libertarians in attendance, chatting with members of the Taliesin Nexus and the CA Libertarian Party booth buds, and also hopping through various panels and talks during the day. These included: Roger Stone, From Russia With Trump, What Now, Republicans?, and the debate du jour, TYT’s Cenk Uygur vs. DailyWire’s Ben Shapiro. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @lionsofliberty @brianmcwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 20171h 4m

306. Judd Weiss vs. Charles Peralo on the Gary Johnson Campaign

On today’s episode, Marc moderates a conversation between former Libertarian Party VP candidate Judd Weiss - John McAfee’s VP Pick - and Charles Peralo, former 2016 candidate for LP chairmanship and co-founder of BeingLibertarian.com. This show is a follow-up to my interview with Judd Weiss in episode 290, and the two libertarian activists go back and forth about the veracity of Judd’s accusations of shenanigans and tomfoolery on behalf of the Johnson campaign - including claims that the Johnson campaign stacked the convention with phony delegates, paid for hotels and flights in exchange for votes, seemingly large payment to campaign manager Ron Nielson, and more! This is a lively conversation you’re not going to want to miss! Find out how to win a FREE, Signed Copy of th [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20171h 19m

Felony Friday 082 - Michael Krawitz Shares How International Drug Treaties Obstruct Reform

On this episode of Felony Friday Michael Krawitz joins host John Odermatt to discuss how international treaties are vital to advancing drug reform worldwide. Michael is a disabled United States Air Force Veteran, he served from 1981 to 1986 and was injured in an accident in Guam that was deemed “in the line of duty” although not in any way combat related. In 1997 he was part of a small team of activists that protected Virginia’s longstanding medical marijuana law from being repealed. In 1998 he was part of a United Nations drug summit. Since then in 1999 Krawitz presented testimony to the National Academy of Science, Institute of Medicine, AND he h [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 201753 min

Electric Libertyland 30: Imran Iwan Arrested, Dems’ New Better Deal

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In this week’s Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams examines and mocks the “New Better Deal” that the Democrats rolled out, unravels the flawed logic behind a link between climate change and terrorism, takes on the new manic wailing of the left on the Healthcare vote in the Senate, and rails against the death of a bill that would have established a third party panel to review police shootings & use of deadly force in CA. Brian then wraps it up with a quick take on this week’s “Game of Thrones” (is it jumping the progressive shark?) and rips up a Vox article about “workplace dictatorships.” There’s also breaking news that one of former DNC Chair Rep .Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s IT chiefs, Imran Iwan was arrested at Dulles airport attempting to flee the country and was arrested for bank fraud. This could be a huge happening for unraveling much of the Russia hacking myth and the DNC hacks. Imran and his bro [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20171h 4m

305. Double Feature: 2 Amazing Liberty Causes to Support!

On today’s episode, Marc brings you a double dose of liberty with TWO interviews featuring TWO amazing liberty causes - that’s right, it’s a Liberty Double Feature! First, former Libertarian Party Presidential candidate Steve Kerbel pops in to tell us about his fight against government revenue generation via traffic fines with his “Stop the Shakedowns” ballot measure in Colorado! Then, Shaine Robbins of the Libertarian Party of Tennessee stops by to give us an update on everything that has been going on with the brave individuals who formed the Libertarian Party of Cuba, how they are being oppressed and what U.S. libertarians can do to to help! Find out how to win a FREE, Signed Copy of the Liberty Force #1 Comic Book! Today’s sponsor: Martin [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20171h 0m

Electric Libertyland Ep 29: Who’s Crazier: PETA or Rabid Feminists?

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On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams goes it alone, and holy crabcakes is there a lot of horrible, hot garbage to sift through. A feminist mother, who shames her own sons and calls them future rapists in the Washington Post, PETA destroying a photographer’s life over a monkey selfie, an Aussie woman in MN being shot by a cop through the door of his own car, Jeff Sessions doubling up on civil asset forfeiture, CA extending Cap & Trade, Fruit punch pickles and progressive dreamland on Obamacare exchanges stabilizing. Show notes at Lions of Liberty @BrianMcWilliams @LionsofLiberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 201753 min

304. Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor with Dave Smith!

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In today’s episode, comedian and host of the Part of the Problem Dave Smith podcast pops in for a special, whiskey (and expletive, so hide the kids!)-fueled edition of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” Along the way the Lions discuss Trump, the Alt-Right, the coming Meme Wars, Ron Paul, Gary Johnson, , Austin Petersen, SJW’s, and more! Check out Dave Smith’s comedy special “Libertas” at https://www.davesmithlibertas.com Today’s sponsor: MartinArmory.com - Use Discount Code “LIONS” at checkout for FREE SHIPPING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 20171h 11m