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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
Lions of Liberty Pride Free Preview!
ECheck 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
ELL 37: Who’s More Guilty of Masturbation, Cruz or Clinton?
EIn 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
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
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
ELL 36: Fallacy of Unions & No, Google and Facebook Should Not Be Nationalized
EIn 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
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
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
Electric Libertyland 35: What’s So Hard About Peace, Love & Price Gouging?
EOn 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
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
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
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
ELL 34: When Free Speech Equals Hate Speech, w/ Remso W. Martinez
EOn 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
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
FF 085 - Is it a Crime? North Korea Edition
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Electric Libertyland Ep 33: The Truth About Charlottesville w/ Journalist Ford Fischer
EIn 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
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
Felony Friday 084 - Cops Serve Wrong Warrant And Kill Guy Who Answers Door
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Electric Libertyland 32: Google’s Opinion Echo Chamber & Trump or Dump
EOn 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
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
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
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
Electric Libertyland 31: Reactions from Politicon 2017 & Cenk vs. Shapiro
EIn 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
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
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
Electric Libertyland 30: Imran Iwan Arrested, Dems’ New Better Deal
EIn 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
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
Electric Libertyland Ep 29: Who’s Crazier: PETA or Rabid Feminists?
EOn 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
304. Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor with Dave Smith!
EIn 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
Felony Friday Exclusive - Corruption, Lies and Incompetence Sent Curtis Drayton to Prison for Two Decades
My guest today on Felony Friday is Curtis Drayton. Curtis was sentenced in 1995 to life with five years for four counts of distribution of cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and aiding and abetting. His prison sentence was commuted by President Obama in December of last year and he was released from prison in Feb 16 of 2017. Curtis was only convicted and sentenced to life as a result of what can be described as blatant corruption and incompetence at the hands of the federal prosecutors, federal agents, the judge and a probationary officer. I was introduced to Curtis by a former guest on this show, Malik King. Since our introduction Curtis and I have had several phone and Skype calls reviewing his case. Curtis sent me two large folders of legal docu [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric Libertyland Ep 28: Seattle is Ridiculous
EIn this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in regular legal man of mystery Rico to break down the events of the past week. Topics include: CNN Memegate, a new bill from Rep. Amash to kill the Ex-Im Bank for good, Chicago schools going insane, UCLA firing a popular conservative professor and the city of Seattle trying to unconstitutionally tax the rich. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
303. Kmele Foster on Talking Liberty with Grandma and Racial Skepticism
In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, host Marc Clair welcomes in Kmele Foster of The Fifth Column podcast and Free Think Media! Kmele was formerly the co-host of “The Independents” on Fox Business. Kmele breaks down how he evolved into a libertarian after a classmate told him he was “just too smart” to be a Democrat, and how the philosophy within the work of Milton Friedman pushed him further down the path. Marc and Kmele then discuss their approaches to talking about the ideas of liberty with “real people”, and their mutual skepticism when it comes to the conversation surrounding race. It’s a fun show! Plus! Stay tuned for a big update on our latest charity project in conjunction with DonorSee. For show notes head over to: LionsOfLiberty.com/303 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 079 - Law Professor Mark W. Osler’s Clemency Clinics Fueled President Obama’s Historic Commutations
Today on Felony Friday is Mark W. Osler joins host John Odermatt. Osler is a legal scholar, law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a staunch critic of narcotics policy and capital punishment. Osler received his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1990, he worked as an assistant U.S. Attorney in Detroit, before beginning to work as a law professor at Baylor University in 2000, and then leaving for St. Thomas in 2010. At St. Thomas, he founded the nation’s first law school clinic on federal commutations,and he has advocated for an expansive use of the presidential pardon power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric Libertyland Ep. 27: The Return of Gary Johnson
EOn this week’s Electric Libertyland Brian fights through his 4th of July hangover to talk about hipster hypocrisy on the 4th, Trump’s Mika Brzezinski tweets, the return of Gary Johnson, a ridiculous Democrat bill to create an “Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity,” the Young Americans for Liberty selling out in disgusting fashion and a breakthrough in cancer treatment. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
302. Marketing Liberty 101 with Jenn Gray
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by marketing consultant and host of the Leading Liberty podcast, Jenn Gray! Find her work at HeyJennGray.com! They discuss the biggest mistakes libertarians make when explaining the ideas of liberty to others, and get Jenn’s thoughts on the Gary Johnson campaign and some recent Libertarian Party gaffes! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/302. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 078 - Johnny Adams on the Drug War, Hate Speech and Children’s Rights
EToday we welcome a friend of the Lions of Liberty to the Felony Friday show for the first time. Johnny Adams joins the show to help Felony Friday host John Odermatt break down some important felonies. Johnny is the host of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad. Last week John Odermatt was a guest on the Launch Pad. On the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad each week Johnny Adams and his co-host Curt Nelson strive to bring you the best guests in talk radio. The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad delivers weekly interviews of Noteworthy: Politicians, Experts, and Activists. The Johnny Rocket Launch Pad is “Bringing the Party To The Libertarian Party” and “Launching Ideas in Your Direction.” Johnny is also the c [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric Libertyland Ep 26: CNN Scandal & Chicago Dyke March with Joe and Andy of The Dirty Sports Podcast
EOn today’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams welcomes in two fellow comedians and liberty-minded folk, Joe Praino and Andy Ruther of the Dirty Sports Podcast. The group dives into the new Senate healthcare bill, CNN’s #FakeNews scandal, PC Culture and double standards and also take a look at the Chicago Dyke Parade throwing out Jewish LGBTQs for having a rainbow flag with the Star of David on it. That and a bunch of jokes on this week’s #ELL. @BrianMcWilliams @AndyRuther @ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
301. Raising the Liberty Game: Nicholas Veser of Liberty Link Media
In today’s episode, Marc Clair is joined by Nicholas Veser of Liberty Link Media. Nick details how he became interested in libertarian ideas, how his own run-in with the State saw his business attacked, and how he responded by channeling his energy into Liberty Link Media. Check out our sponsors at Martin Armory. (Use Discount Code at checkout “LIONS” for FREE SHIPPING) Support the show by joining the Lions’ Pride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 077 - David Borden Leads the Fight to End Drug Prohibition Worldwide
Today on Felony Friday David Borden joins host John Odermatt to discuss his long fight to put an end to the global war on drugs. David is founder and executive director of StoptheDrugWar.org. David played the leading role in pioneering the use of the Internet for education and organizing in drug policy reform after founding DRCNet in 1993. Borden earned a degree with honors in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University in 1988, and completed a Master of Music in Jazz Composition from New England Conservatory in 1990. StoptheDrugWar.org works to end to drug prohibition worldwide, and an end to the “drug war” in its current form. The organization believes that much of the harm commonly attributed to “drugs” is really [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric Libertyland Ep 25: Bill Maher, Julius Caesar & The Debut of “Bar Talk”
EOn this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams gets riled up telling some stories of Los Angeles local insanity and cries of “institutional racism”…all because of some bike lanes. Brian also discusses some wins and losses when chatting with progressives, the Bill Maher N-word scuffle, Rand Paul’s CARERS Act, the congressional baseball shooting, right wingers interrupting and shutting down the Trumpy “Julius Caesar,” and debuts a new segment called “Bar Talk” breaking down Dodd Frank. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
300. Jason Stapleton & Larry Sharpe on the Libertarian Party and Messaging the Ideas of Liberty
It’s finally arrived - the 300th episode of the Lions of Liberty podcast! Marc Clair welcomes in Liberty All-Stars Jason Stapleton and Larry Sharpe to discuss the best ways to message the ideas of liberty. The discussion veers into a debate about the effectiveness of the Libertarian Party? Why is Larry so optimistic about the LP while Jason remains skeptical? Tune in to find out! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/300 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 076 - Ralph Cipriano on the Parallels Between the Catholic Church And Penn State Sandusky Sex Scandals
On today’s episode journalist Ralph Cipriano joins host John Odermatt to discuss two sex scandal that have rocked the state of Pennsylvania, the Penn State/Sandusky scandal and the Archdiocese Sex Abuse Trial. Ralph has had a unique career as a journalist. Throughout his career he has never shied away from controversy. This time is no different, Ralph has steered right into the heart of the controversy surrounding the two cases discussed on today’s show. Ralph Cipriano received an undergraduate degree in journalism at the University of Missouri. He is a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently, Ralph writes for BigTrial.Net. His coverage of the Archdiocese Sex Abuse Trial was first brought to the attention of Felony Friday host John Ode [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric Libertyland Ep 24: Sessions, Comey and Pride Week
EOn this week’s Electric Libertyland Host Brian McWilliams welcomes in legal counsel and renown man of mystery Rico to talk the Jeff Sessions hearing, James Comey, Rand Paul vs. Saudi arms deals, Evergreen College’s social justice warriors and the Gay Pride Week protest parades, some of which refused to allow pro-Trump LGBTQ citizens to participate. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
299. Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor feat. Rodger Paxton and Chris Spangle!
EIn today’s 299th edition of the Lions of Liberty podcast, host Marc Clair convenes another session of America’s favorite alcohol-fueled libertarian podcast segment, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor!” In addition to Felony Friday host John Odermatt, Marc is joined by special guests Rodger Paxton of the LAVA Flow podcast and Chris Spangle of We Are Libertarians! The crew start off debating whether anyone should care about the Comey hearings - or national politics at all for that matter. They then answer some “Letters of Liberty” from fans of the show! What will it take for Marc to leave California? Should it be a crime to leave an injured person to die? Who are their favorite and least favorite “celebritarians”, and does Gary Johnson count as one? < [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
298. Beer Tasting with Alexander Meyer of the New Agorist Brewing Co.
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the co-founder and CEO of the New Agorist Brewery based out of Anaehim, CA - Alexander Meyer! Alex explains just how he became a libertarian, the connection between beer and freedom, details his plans for the opening of the New Agorist Brewery. Then, Marc has a little beer tasting of his own as he samples a couple of the New Agorist beers live, for the first time! PLUS! Stay tuned after the show for an update on a major charitalbe project we are promoting through Walk the Walk! and DonorSee! But WAIT, there’s more! Marc sticks around to answer some “Letters of Liberty” from listeners of the show! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 074 – Randall Lord’s Story: Bitcoin Trader Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison
On today’s episode of Felony Friday Randall Lord joins host John Odermatt. This is a heartbreaking interview, because Randall was just sentenced to 46 months in prison for buying and selling Bitcoins without a license. His son, Michael Aaron Lord, was sentenced to 106 months in prison after pleading guilty to running an unlawful money business and a narcotics distribution conspiracy charge. Randall is scheduled to begin serving time in July. A member of the Lions of Liberty Forum brought Randall’s case to our attention and upon learning of the gross injustice Randall was suffering. Randall is a long time libertarian activist. He’s run for office multiple times and he would have run again if this legal trouble had not intervened in his life. He needs [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric Libertyland Ep 22: Tomasz Kaye, Creator of “George Ought to Help”
In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams brings in Tomasz Kaye, aka BitButter on YouTube, and creator of the popular libertarian animations “George Ought to Help,” “How Government Caused the Healthcare Crisis” and many others. Additionally, Tomasz has created the website exploreistaxationtheft.com. Before Tomasz joins the show, Brian hits upon a tragic tale of the DEA murdering innocent Hondurans and then lying about it, the Portland stabbing deaths and PDX’s Mayor calling for a hiatus on free speech, the “Pissing Pug” and Roger Moore. Once Tomasz joins the fun, they discuss his videos, religion, the state of liberty in the Netherlands and Trump’s statements about NATO. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
297. Are White Males Vilified on U.S. Campuses? Scott Greer Talks “No Campus for White Men”
In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by deputy editor at The Daily Caller Scott Greer to discuss his book “No Campus for White Men.” In the show you’ll hear Marc and Scott discuss: How Scott’s interest in politics and education issues led directly to his career at The Daily Caller and eventually to writing “No Campus for White Men” What exactly encompasses the “hateful indoctrination” towards white males that has been growing on college campuses. What sort of effect does the “anti white, anti male” culture have on the psyche of students? PLUS! Stay tuned after the show for an announcement about the 300th episode and an update on a major charitalbe project we are promoting through Walk the Walk! and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Felony Friday 073 - Attractive Female Medical Student Spared Jail after Drug-fueled Stabbing Frenzy
On today’s episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by the “God Father” of the Lions of Liberty Howie Snowdon. This is Howie’s third appearance on the show. John and Howie don’t waste anytime and start the show off on a controversial note by discussing the Seth Rich scandal/conspiracy/investigation. Next they talk about some trending news stories (links below), before playing “Is this a crime and should they do time?” You can find the show notes page >here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electric Libertyland Ep 21: A Seasonally Sick Howdy, Saudis!
In this week’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams fights a brutal cold and his utter distain for President Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, looking at The Donald’s touching of the “orb,” his award from the Saudi King, US arms sales and then finishes up by touching on Rand Paul’s efforts to fight mandatory minimums, and Julien Assange. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices