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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

In 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

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

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

On 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

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

Today 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

On 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

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

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

On 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

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

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

On 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

In 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by Ryan McMaken, editor of The Mises Wire and The Austrian over at The Mises Institute, and author of the book “Commie Cowboys: The Bourgeoisue and the Nation-State in the Western Genre.” In the show you’ll hear Marc and Ryan discuss: Ryan’s windy road to libertarianism, which parallelled his path from atheism to catholicism, eventually leading him to the Mises Institute, natural rights, and Rothbard. Why he enjoys writing about “radical decentralization”, and finds no value in those who make basic “End the State!” arguments. What inspired Ryans’ book “Commie Cowboys”, and why the much of the Western genre in American films were so authoritarian and anti-libertyin nature. Plus! Marc answers a couple “ [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Lions of Liberty legal counsel “Rico.” John and Rico discuss some felonies trending in the news and play “Is this a Crime and Should they Do Time?” Links to today’s topics: The Drug War Escalation Is Cruel and Stupid Manslaughter charges in Penn State fraternity pledge’s death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in his brother-in-law, legal mind and conservative Democrat, Steven Betz. Brian and Steven discuss Social Justice Warriors for a bit before diving into a ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that refused to set precedent for removing immunity from a police officer. In this case, the officer banged on the man’s door at 1:30am, neglected to identify himself as an officer and then shot and killed a man in “self defense” after seeing he had a gun, even though it was pointed downwards. Following the Circuit Court discussion, Jeff Sessions ramping the War on Drugs up again is discussed, as well as a bit of talk about James Comey’s firing. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair convenes another edition of “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor”, and adds some extra spice to show by bringing in special guests Johnny “Rocket” Adams of the Johnny Rocket Launch Pad and Remso Martinez of the Remso Republic, along with Lions of Liberty stalwart John Odermatt of “Felony Friday” fame. The crew tosses back a few adult beverages and riff on topics such as: - Who are some of their favorite guests they’ve had on their respective podcasts so far in 2017? - Their thoughts on the controversial statements of Libertarian Party Vice Chairman Arvin Vohra regarding the U.S. military. - Libertarian gossip involving some friends of the show. So grab a drink, kick your legs up and hang out in the Liberty Living Room wth us! For show notes head to LionsOfLiberty.com/295 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Raeford Davis joins host John Odermatt to discuss the current state of policing in the US and the debilitating impact of the War on Drugs. Raeford served the City of North Charleston police department for six years, including four years as a patrol officer and two as a special victims unit detective. During the time that Raeford was an officer in North Charleston, the city was ranked the 8th most dangerous city in America. Prior to becoming a police officer, Raeford served in the United States Coast Guard. Raeford has a BS in Criminal Justice from Charleston Southern University. Since leaving law enforcement Raeford has become an outspoken advocate for police reform and for the ideas of liberty. He’s a member of LEAP, Law Enforcement Action Partnership (formerly Law Enforcement Against Prohibition.) [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams discusses the American Health Care Act and all of the trumpeting, hand-wringing and idiocy that has surrounded its passing the House, plus the ACLU’s ridiculous hackery on the topic. He then turns to some other topics including South Korea’s new president, the socialist implosion of Venezuela, progressive’s selective reading of “1984″, California’s plan to tax rocket miles for space travel, a new documentary on men’s rights called “The Red Pill,” and FBI Director James Comey getting canned. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by Dr Elaina George, a board certified otolaryngologist and author of the book “Big Medicine: The Cost of Corporate Control and How Doctors and Patients Working Together Can Rebuild a Better System”. In the show you’ll hear Marc and Dr. George discuss: Why Dr. George became a doctor, and why she very quickly began to see the delitiriuos effects of government regulation on the medical industry. How Obamacare picked winners and losers, why the doctors and patients became “losers” under the bill, and just who became the “winners?” What sort of health care reform does Dr. George recommend for the patient that is the U.S. health care industry? Plus! Marc answers a couple “Letters of Liberty” from fans of the show! For show notes head over to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday we welcome Beth Curtis on the show. Beth is the founder of Life for Pot. Life for Pot is an organization that spotlights offenders who have received life sentences without Parole for marijuana offenses. Beth started the organization after her younger brother, John Knock, was found guilty of three conspiracy charges and given a sentence of two life terms, for a first time non-violent marijuana offense. John’s experience in the criminal justice system motivated Beth to start this organization, which shares his story and shines a lot on the many individuals who are serving life sentences for marijuana. You can find the show notes page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams welcomes in Paul Meekin of The Libertarian Republic to talk about the most libertarian movies ever made, the White House Correspondents Dinner, Obama’s $400K speech to Wall St., and the lack of personal responsibility in America today. Brian also takes time at the top of the show to touch on Trump’s lumber tariff, his executive order on religious freedom, and the coming clash with the progressives’ Equality Act to protect LGBTQ citizens against discrimination. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by the co-creator and artist of the graphic novel “Indoctrination”, Matt Battaglia! In the show, you’ll hear Marc and Matt discuss: In the show you’ll hear Marc and Matt discuss: How Matt first became passionate about comic books and art. How Matt became interested in politics due to Ron Paul’s presidential run, and how it intersected with his graphic design work. Why Matt isn’t a big fan of Atlas Shrugged, as many past guests have been. Why does Matt hate superheroes? What comic books and graphic novels does Matt recommend? Plus! Find out more information about a great new libertarian charitable effort! For show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/293 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday host John Odermatt is joined by Officer Dominick Izzo. Officer Izzo is a 16 year veteran police officer. You’ve probably seen his videos that he often shoots in his car, pop up in your Facebook feed. During his time as a police officer Officer Izzo received numerous honors and awards while serving in his community and he says on his website that it’s his goal to bridge the gap between the police and the public through education, empowerment and respect. In 2015 he started publishing videos where he began to expose police corruption. Officer Izzo spoke against the War on Drugs and revealed shady dealings behind the scenes in the Round Lake Police Department where he was employed. He vocally opposed a system that he believed was using officers to punish the very people they were hired to serve. L [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams takes a look back at the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, and touches on topics including national security, trade, immigration, foreign relations, Obamacare and the drug war. Brian also takes a brief trip down Mainsplaining Lane in conjunction with the new Marvel show “Iron Fist”, and looks at a recent SCOTUS ruling on civil asset forfeiture that could be great news for liberty. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in the usual gang of liberty suspects for a return to our oh-so-jovial and booze-fueled fan favorite format, “Libertarians in Living Rooms Drinking Liquor”! Marc is joined by “Electric LibertyLand” host Brian McWilliams, the “Godfather” Howie Snowdon, and our head researcher and resident legal counsel, the man known simply as “Rico.” In the show, you’ll hear the Lions: Break down Marc’s interview with Sam Seder - was Marc’s “conversational” approach the right one to take, or should he have been more combative? Discuss the “SatanGate” controversy stemming from the Libertarian Party posting a quote from the Satanic Temple on social media. Answer some “Letters of Liberty” from fans of the show, touching on topics such as - Which states are the least and most libertarian? How do we feel abo [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s show host John Odermatt is joined by Nazgol Ghandnoosh from the The Sentencing Project. Nazgol studied Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, before moving to Los Angeles for graduate school. She received a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Nazgol has worked as a researcher for the consulting firm Monitor Group and at Columbia University’s National Center for Children in Poverty. In Los Angeles, she contributed to “Ban the Box” reform efforts to enhance employment prospects for people with criminal records and worked on campaigns to restore voting rights to people with felony convictions. Currently, Nazgol is a Research Analyst at The Sentencing Project, which is a nonprofit organization engaged in research and advocacy for criminal justice reform. She’s on the show today to discuss her report titled: Delaying a Second Chance: The Declining Pros [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams gives his take on Alex Jones playing a “character,” the Atlanta Braves’ new taxpayer abomination of a stadium and the current state of affairs in North Korea. He then welcomes in friend of the podcast and podcaster in her own right, Heather Nixon of the Johnny Rocket Launchpad. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by actor, director and long-time progressive radio personality, the host of “The Majority Report”, Sam Seder! Marc and Sam manage to have a nearly hour-long dialogue about politics without devolving into yelling and name-calling. Yes, folks, it can be done! In the show you’ll hear Marc and Sam discuss: How Sam first became interested in politics and what led to the creation of “The Majority Report” along with Janeane Garofalo during the 1st term of the Bush administration. The role of morality in politics - should political decisions have a moral or utilitarian basis? Are true free markets achievable, or are they a “fantasy”, as Sam suggests? On what issues does Sam agree with libertarians on? For show notes head over to Li [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Felony Friday Malik King joins host John Odermatt. Malik is the Prison Outreach Coordinator for the Can-Do Foundation. On Episode 65 of this show we spoke to the founder of the Can-Do Foundation, Amy Povah. Malik is a Prisoner Activist and advocate who opposes mandatory minimums, cruel and unusual punishment and torture, including solitary confinement or draconian sentences that do not fit the crime. Malik’s incredibly dedicated to maintaining his communication with prisoners. He has a full-time job and all of his prison outreach is volunteer work. After working a full day, he routinely stays up until 6 AM writing emails and messages to inmates, before he finally retires to grab a few hours of sleep before work. There aren’t too many people who could make it a week on Malik’s schedule and he’s been doing it for years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Electric Libertyland host Brian McWilliams spends some time discussing one of his favorite television programs, and arguably the most libertarian show on air, Rick and Morty. Brian breaks down the show’s overarching anti-government trends, emphasis on anti-PC culture and individual rights and even it’s attack on digital currency and unsound money. Brian then turns inevitably to the flurry of activity surrounding Syria and North Korea, touching on the alleged self-gassing of Syrians by Assad, Trump’s missile attack (and his warning to Russia in advance), the new normal between America and China and China’s abrupt about-face on North Korea. Show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes 2016 Libertarian VP candidate Judd Weiss back to the show to discuss his experiences with the Gary Johnson campaign and the Libertarian Party in the 2016 Election cycle. In the show, you’ll hear: Judd explains his history as a supporter and friend of Gary Johnson, and why he chose to support and run with John McAfee in 2016. Judd details some of the strange behavior he began to notice from some individuals who he would later learn were under the employ of the Gary Johnson campaign. Judd breaks down some of the spending of the Gary Johnson campaign, and ponders why such a disproportionate amount of campagn money went to Johnson’s campaign manager, Ron Nielson. Judd reveals some of what he saw behind the scenes at the 2016 Libertarian Convention, including shenanigans involving Alicia Dearn’s endorsement of Bill Weld. Judd pulls no punches in hi [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode the great Harvey Silverglate joins Felony Friday host John Odermatt to discuss his bombshell book, Three Felonies A Day: How the Feds Target the Innocent. Harvey is a graduate of Harvard Law School and he’s been an advocate for civil liberties for more than fifty years. He’s an attorney, writer, and non-profit activist. Silverglate is still practicing law, currently with the Boston firm Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein. He specializes in criminal defense, civil liberties, and academic freedom [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s rooty-tooty fresh and fruity episode of Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams talks a little bit about Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch and the Democrat opposition, a massive tax increase on cigs in LA and #LibrariesResist before bringing in a fantastic libertarian writer, comedian and producer for “We the Internet TV,” Lou Perez. Lou (who has opened for the one and only Ron Paul three times) and Brian discuss topics including: the left’s newfound opposition to war, Trump’s expansion of executive war powers, Russian terrorist bombings, armed Police drones, a programmer being arrested by the FBI for creating a software used by hackers despite he himself hacking nothing, and wrap it up with a quick session of Rand “Pauluses and Minuses.” Full show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in Gret Glyer, the creator of the revolutionary DonorSee App, which is making it easier than ever to effectively fund charitable projects around the world. In the show, you’ll hear: How Gret decided a life of renting cars wasn’t his destiny, and what inspired him to seek out ways to help people in need around the globe. Gret describes his time in Malawi, and how the poverty that he saw there eventually led to the creation of DonorSee. How does Donor See work, and why is it so much more effective than government, NGO, or even most private charity. Find out how YOU can help fund a charitable project and directly help an eldery homeless woman in Malawi get a home THIS WEEK! For full show notes head over to LionsOfLiberty.com/289. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today the founder of the CAN-DO Foundation, Amy Povah, joins Felony Friday to share her remarkable story. The CAN-DO Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit foundation that advocates clemency for all non-violent drug offenders. When Amy was 28 years old, she was convicted on a conspiracy charge and received a 24 year sentence. She received such a harsh sentence due to the fact that she refused to cooperate with federal officials who were attempting to infiltrate her then husband’s massive ecstasy distribution ring. Amy never stopped fighting for her freedom after imprisonment. She attracted the attention of several media outlets and started a massive letter writing campaign, which led seventeen members of the House and Senate to write letters in support of Amy’s clemency. Justice prevailed when President Clinton granted Amy’s clemency on July 7th, 2000 and she was [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this sneak peek at Marc Clair’s hour + long interview with 2016 VP candidate Judd Weiss, Judd details some of his experiences with the Gary Johnson campaign and why he describes the Libertarian Party as akin to a “dog kennel” and “a place for angry libertarians who need a chew toy – and that’s each other.” To hear the full interview, which will be released in its entirety on April 11, 2017 be sure to subscribe to the Lions of Liberty podcast. OR, if you join the Lions of Liberty Pride at the $5 or higher level, you can help hear the full interview, commercial-free, NOW! In the meantime, check out Judd Weiss’ first appearance on Lions of Liberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Electric Libertyland, Brian McWilliams goes it alone as he takes on the recent “scandal” surrounding House Intelligence Committee Chair Devin Nunes, Trump’s “bill” to Germany for NATO backpay, Rand’s stand against NATO and admitting Montenegro, Steve Bannon taking sissy slaps at libertarians, healthcare bills, and a prediction for the new Ghost in the Shell film. He then wraps it up with a personal story about a client who is on hunger strike battling judicial overreach and slander from a sitting judge in Los Angeles. It’s chock full of liberty goodness. Full show notes at Lions of Liberty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in NY Times bestselling author and host of The Tom Woods Show and Contra Krugman, Tom Woods! In the show, you’ll hear: As The Tom Woods Show nears 1,000 episodes, Marc and Tom discuss what it takes to maintain a podcast and successfully grow an audience. Tom breaks down some of his experiences with the left and “social justice warriors”, including dealing with a person who “casually supports the deaths of billions.” Marc and Tom discuss the best approaches to dealing with those coming from the left - should they be “wined and dined”, or smacked over the head with liberty? Tom weighs in on the recent Nick Sarwarwk/Ron Paul/States Rights flap which began on this program, as we revisit a question that got Tom Woods thinking on his first appearance on this program. PLUS! Marc answers some mor [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Felony Friday Lenore Skenazy joins the show. Lenore is an advocate for letting kids be kids and she believes that parents and government are trending in a dangerous direction. And these factors have created a generation of overprotected, safe space loving college students. Lenore is a contributor to Reason.com, author of the book Free-Range Kids, How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry). She also hosts the blog F [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s fantastic, new Electric Libertyland, host Brian McWilliams wakes up early to deliver the news of the day, which includes the dangers of inward-facing propaganda from the US government, Venezuela’s ridiculous socialist failings that have led to new bread shortage, Rand Paul on John McCain, Donald Trump’s flirtations with regime change, Seal Team Six training with South Korean military, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that police allowing a dog to maul an innocent man was legal, unregulated space tourism, and Judge Andrew Napolitano being pulled from Fox News over his wiretapping statements. Boogie on down. Show notes at http://www.lionsofliberty.com/ell12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of Lions of Liberty, Marc welcomes in the founder of the Transhumanist Party and 2018 Libertarian candidate for the California Governorship, Zoltan Istvan! In the show, you’ll hear: What is transhumanism? Zoltan breaks down exactly what is behind this rapidly growing movement, and how transhumanism is differentiated from the standard advancement of technology from humankind. Zoltan describes how a near-death experience ended up launching his passion for transhumanism, and how the technology can help to enhance and expand human life. What concerns should people have regarding transhuman technology, particuarly considering the recent Vault 7 revelations? Zoltan and Marc explore some of the ways transhuman technology can enhance the human experience, from essentially ending blindness up to and including the possibility of ending the concept of death all together. How does the advancement of [...] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices